Chu Qing and Ye Chenxi felt extremely uncomfortable during the subsequent journey. It was not because the road was difficult and dangerous, but because they were always worried about the broken night pearl.
Although they didn't want to come to a neighboring country so soon, when the journey was finally over, Chu Qing and Ye Chenxi looked at the bustling market, but their hearts were extremely sad.
Chu Qing found an inn, settled in the escort team, and arranged for people to guard the gifts day and night, before going back to the house to rest.
Along the way, although we did not experience the wind and sun, we also suffered from the dust along the way, and everyone was tired.
Ye Chenxi asked the waiter to get hot water and took a comfortable bath. Then he ordered a bunch of food, called Chu Qing, and the two started eating together.
Although Ye Mingzhu's matter has not been resolved, Chu Qing and Ye Chenxi are both forthright people and will not regret what has happened.
Just as the two were eating happily, someone suddenly came forward and said that they had come to greet them by the emperor's order.
Chu Qing and Ye Chenxi looked at each other, knowing that they couldn't escape what was coming, so they got up and followed the person who sent the message. Anyway, the road is naturally straight to the bridge. No matter what, we will see it first.
"You two have had a hard time traveling all the way. Please sit down quickly."
The emperor of the neighboring country looked very kind and spoke politely. He was probably not a stingy person, Chu Qing thought to himself.
"I heard that the two of them are very capable and have great martial arts skills. Your Majesty must be very relieved that you are escorting things." The emperor of the neighboring country suddenly said, seeming to be very satisfied with Chu Qing and Ye Chenxi.
"Your Majesty is so complimentary." Chu Qing and Ye Chenxi said in unison.
The emperor of the neighboring country waved his hands with a smile and said: "Don't be humble, you two. The news about General Chu's single-handedly repelling the enemy army has already spread to our country. The people of our country and even the courtiers admire you so much."
Chu Qing smiled shyly. In the past, when others praised him, he would not blush. But now that Ye Mingzhu was broken, how could he have the nerve to accept the emperor's praise.
Ye Chenxi knew Chu Qing and knew that it was extremely uncomfortable for Chu Qing at this moment. After thinking about it, he was still prepared to take the initiative to take responsibility for the broken night pearl.
"His Majesty."
Ye Chenxi was stunned and turned to look at Chu Qing who suddenly spoke, wondering what he was going to do.
Chu Qing stood up and knelt on the ground and said, "Your Majesty, I have something to report to Your Majesty, and I hope that Your Majesty will punish you."
The emperor of the neighboring country was slightly startled and said, "Why are you asking for punishment as soon as you arrive? Did something happen on the way?"
Chu Qing nodded and said: "The gift presented to His Majesty by the Emperor of our country included a priceless luminous pearl, which was broken due to my negligence."
"Broken?" the neighboring emperor asked in surprise.
Chu Qing nodded and said: "It really happened suddenly and I failed to protect it well. Please forgive me and don't bring harm to others."
"You get up and talk first."
Chu Qing hesitated for a moment, stood up, and looked down at the ground.
"What happened suddenly? Did something happen on the way here?" the neighboring emperor asked, seeming to be very interested in the sudden incident Chu Qing said.
Chu Qing nodded and informed the neighboring emperor in detail about how they took shelter in a poor village and encountered riots, as well as the discovery of the broken Night Pearl afterwards.
After hearing Chu Qing's narration, the emperor of the neighboring country was not only not angry, but also praised: "You are indeed a hero. You are brave enough to take action. I admire you very much."
Ye Chenxi breathed a sigh of relief when she heard what the neighboring emperor said. She was really afraid that the neighboring emperor would be furious and directly ask them about the crime of protecting the treasure.
Chu Qing looked up at the neighboring emperor and asked, "Your Majesty, won't you punish me?"
The emperor of the neighboring country shook his head with a smile and said: "For someone like you who has the courage to admit his mistakes, if I punish you, wouldn't it mean that the people will talk about it?"