Didn’t Love You Enough 112

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Chapter 112 – Inspection Tour, Part 2

When the middle-aged couple saw that the tables around their wonton stand were full of guests, the middle-aged man hurried forward and greeted them warmly, “Would these guest like some wontons? They are all made fresh today. There are small wontons and big wontons. The big wontons are stuffed with cabbage and pork.”

After visiting the night market and walking around so much, the food from dinner has already been digested, so Lin Jia Bao thought for a while and said, “Give us each a big bowl of wontons.” As he spoke he looked to Xuan Yuan Han Cheng for consent. Naturally, Xuan Yuan Han Cheng had no objection.

As soon as he got the order, the middle-aged man immediately told his lover to make the wontons. He also went over to help his lover, passing him bowls and such. The two cooperated tacitly, and soon the wontons were done. Lin Jia Bao was the first to have a taste. The soup tasted very fresh. It was likely a bone broth that’s been simmered for a long time. The wontons were big and the seasoning was just right. Lin Jia Bao gobbled up the big bowl of wontons one by one.

Xuan Yuan Han Cheng stared at Lin Jia Bao eating wontons without blinking at all.

His ardent gaze made Lin Jia Bao feel embarrassed. “The wontons are delicious, but they won’t taste good when they get cold.”

Xuan Yuan Han Cheng lowered his head and ate the wontons. He was now very satisfied with his darling’s appetite. His darling has finally put on some weight and feels very nice to hug.

Lin Jia Bao’s group finished eating the wontons and paid the middle-aged couple with a silver ingot. The couple was extremely grateful.

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Xuan Yuan Han Cheng and Lin Jia Bao left the stall holding hands. As they walked, Lin Jia Bao asked Xuan Yuan Han Cheng, “Will we be like them in the future?”

“In this lifetime, we will definitely be together until we’re old and gray.” Xuan Yuan Han Cheng vowed that no matter what difficulties there were in this lifetime, he would never let go of Lin Jia Bao. Xuan Yuan Han Cheng held Lin Jia Bao’s hand tightly. He really wanted to hold this hand and walk together forever until the end of time…

Xuan Yuan Han Cheng and Lin Jia Bao stayed in Luo City for a few days. After admiring the beautiful scenery of Luo City with Jia Bao, they boarded a big ship and set off for the next stop of their inspection tour – Hu Province. The final stop of the inspection tour would be Jiang Province.

This big ship was specially built for His Royal Highness’s inspection of the Luo River Canal. The hull was very large. It was two stories high on top and also had a floor below. It could accommodate over a thousand people. The huge ship sailed along the Luo River very smoothly.

This was Lin Jia Bao’s first time riding on a ship, and on top of that it was such a huge vessel. Riding on a ship was very different from being on land. When he walked along the plywood surface of the ship, the ground would sway beneath his feet. Looking at the water lapping against the hull of the ship, Lin Jia Bao smiled with delight. Everything was so new and fresh for him.

After sailing for two days, the ship docked in Hu Province. Like Luo City, there were already many officials awaiting their arrival.

They stayed in Hu Province for two days. Xuan Yuan Han Cheng inspected the unfinished river embankment in Hu Province, checked the speed of progress, and made some arrangements with the officials in Hu Province.

After that, they boarded the ship again and set off for Jiang Province. After three days of sailing, they finally arrived in Jiang Province. In Jiang Province, they met with Dai Heng, the vice-minister of the Ministry of Works. Xuan Yuan Han Cheng saw the completed embankment in Jiang Province and praised Dai Heng profusely.

“With this embankment, the Luo River will never be afraid of the spring flood at peach-blossom time.”

Dai Heng was very excited to receive His Royal Highness’s praise.

“Thank you for your appreciation, Your Royal Highness. Without your support, I would not be able to do this. My subordinates will continue to work hard and supervise the completion of the embankment projects in other river sections as soon as possible.”

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“Dai-daren has worked hard and accomplished a meritorious deed. When we return to the capital, I will ask His Majesty to reward you.” Xuan Yuan Han Cheng said.

A few days later, Xuan Yuan Han Cheng finished his official duties and took Lin Jia Bao around to enjoy the scenery of Jiang Province. The canals in Jiang Province have been connected to the Luo River, with branches extending in all directions. The port was very prosperous, and the shops along the shore were still very lively even at night.

In addition, there were a few decorated pleasure boats docked along the shore. The melodious sound of a qin could be heard coming from the boats. Lin Jia Bao heard the music and praised, “These boats are so beautiful and the music is very nice!”

Seeing that his darling liked it, Xuan Yuan Han Cheng ordered Yuan Fu, “Go and rent out a pleasure boat.”

Yuan Qing with his loose lips said, “That’s a flower boat, right?”

Curious, Lin Jia Bao asked, “Flower boat? Is there a flower shop on board?”

Xuan Yuan Han Cheng was amused by his darling’s expression. “You will know if you take a look.”

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