章 22: Bed and Breakfast

The further we got from the palace, the merrier my humor became. When we finally reached Jin Port that night, I was practically skipping. We led the horses to an inn and asked for three rooms and food for the night and morning.

Or we would have if a messenger hadn’t arrived when we were talking to the innkeeper. He fell to one knee and saluted us with great reverence.

“Esteemed Honorary Prince Shen Long Mu! This soldier was sent by his lord to invite you to dine with his family.”

I blinked and stared. Having practically lived in the imperial library for the past four months, I had completely forgotten I was a public figure. Around me, everyone but my party kowtowed to me.

I gazed at Fa min who shrugged.