TPITWOHEF

Chapter 197

The King of Chu stood on the boat, finding it difficult not to notice Xiao Yunzhou in the crowd.

After all, the relationship between Jing Country and Chu State had been tumultuous since the previous generation.

The King of Chu had clashed with Xiao Yunzhou's father several times.

Xiao Yunzhou resembled his father, allowing the King of Chu to recognize him at a glance.

Xiao Yunzhou was in the same position; after ascending to the throne, he had obtained a portrait of the King of Chu from his father.

At this moment, just a fleeting glance in the crowd was enough for them to lock onto each other!

Two generations of monarchs, rulers of two countries, their gazes intersected.

In an instant, sparks flew as they read the meaning in each other's eyes.

The King of Chu quickly narrowed his eyes, softening his sharp gaze somewhat.

"Jing Country has made great progress. I never imagined that meditation could be used to govern a country, huh."

Xiao Yunzhou and the King of Chu tacitly returned downstream.

As night fell, two boats sailed from their respective territories towards the center of the river.

The two monarchs sat on their respective vessels, engaged in a battle of wits.

The King of Chu's first words couldn't help but mock Xiao Yunzhou's meditation-based governance.

But before Xiao Yunzhou could respond, the King of Chu cleared his throat and conceded slightly, "Today's dragon bone water wheel for irrigation in Jing Country is quite impressive."

Such praise would have been impossible a decade ago.

But now, faced with absolute technological superiority, Jing Country had achieved it!

Successfully making the proud King of Chu bow his head!

Xiao Yunzhou was moved, but quickly chuckled and pretentiously picked up his teacup, hiding his overly excited expression!

The King of Chu indeed observed Xiao Yunzhou closely, trying to discern his expression, but upon seeing his calmness, the King of Chu couldn't help but furrow his brow.

The King of Chu had to proactively bring up the next topic, "Has Jing Country truly found an otherworldly expert?"

He had heard that the heir of a mystical family possessed mastery over the five arts of mysticism: mountains, medicine, physiognomy, fortune-telling, and divination.

"Is this dragon bone water wheel also the result of the expert's guidance?" The King of Chu clearly coveted this expert, inadvertently revealing his eagerness.

Xiao Yunzhou took a pretentious sip of tea, "Indeed, there is an expert, but we didn't find her."

The Little Princess, his daughter, was reincarnated into his family, into Jing Country!

"Chu State need not harbor any hopes," Xiao Yunzhou chuckled, "The expert belongs to Jing Country; she won't help you."

The King of Chu's mouth twitched. How had this Xiao Yunzhou become even more irritating than his father?

"Then why did you help Yun Wu?" The King of Chu wasn't a fool; he narrowed his eyes at Xiao Yunzhou.

Clearly, Xiao Yunzhou had given the expert's guidance in a sealed envelope to Yun Wu, allowing her to expose his royal brother, showing their favor towards Yun Wu.