Otherworldly Companions: Every Handsome Man is Extraordinary

Chapter 273 A Gift from a Close Friend

Chen Xin had planned to stay in Hollandpur for at least a week.

This not only slightly alleviates the tension and anxiety, providing a buffer before entering the royal city, but also, ultimately, Chen Xin and Gilbert's information resources and channels are not as good as Jiang Yu's.

She and Jiang Yu are best friends, and now she regards Jiang Yu as family, as well as an emotional and spiritual support.

She hoped that Jiang Yu and Fan Qingyin could help her thoroughly understand the power structure and conflicts of interest within the Ocean Empire.

Jiang Yu and Fan Qingyin naturally offered their full assistance, seizing the time to sit down with Chen Xin and the others to analyze the situation.

Turner did not give them that much time.

In just three days, the palace guide arrived with a lavish procession to greet them.

This is a welcome, not a wedding procession. His Highness Turner is still a minor, and even as the heir to the throne, he is not yet qualified to marry.

In addition to being of legal age, men also need to hold a fixed social position to marry. Therefore, Chen Xin's temporary status upon entering the palace is not as Turner's fiancée, but rather as a guest from the Forest Empire.

In an effort to curry favor, the Imperial Court sent the same guide who had brought gifts for the Emperor last time.

Perhaps it was the emperor's ambiguous attitude, or perhaps it was because of the good relationship Jiang Yu had once formed, but the guide readily agreed to Jiang Yu's suggestion.

"Hehe, Your Majesty and Your Highness are very anxious, but I believe they can understand this unexpected situation. You know, as a native of the Forest Empire, it's inevitable that Lord Chen Xin will experience some physical discomfort when he comes to our warm and humid Ocean Empire."

"I'll trouble Lord Jiang Yu to allow us to stay here for a couple more days. We'll set off immediately the next morning, once Lord Chen Xin is feeling better."

The guide was still smiling, but what he said pleased Jiang Yu greatly.

"You truly deserve to be His Majesty's most important guide; your insight and tolerance alone are beyond the reach of ordinary people. You and your subordinates have had a long journey, so please take a good rest these next few days." Jiang Yu nodded slightly in acknowledgment.

“I remember you mentioned last time that you were very interested in the local customs and culture of Hollandpur. I have already made arrangements to ensure that your trip is worthwhile without disturbing your rest.”

Fan Qingyin stood beside Jiang Yu, her demeanor no longer cold and aloof as before. This time, she greeted the guide sent by the palace with a warmer smile.

This flattered the guide.

This gave Chen Xin another two days.

"You're so resourceful, Xiaoyu!" Chen Xin was overjoyed. She rushed into Jiang Yu's room and started spinning around in circles, not even having time to change out of her fancy clothes.

"I get chills just thinking about Prince Turner. How can he be so cunning at such a young age?" Chen Xin exaggeratedly hugged herself.

“Exactly, he’s still a minor. If you think about it, calling him a terrifying high school student wouldn’t be an exaggeration.” Jiang Yu couldn’t agree more.

"Terrifying high school student? I don't even think that title is worthy of him." Chen Xin curled her lips. "I always feel like he'll play me to the bone."

"Ugh, was I being too malicious towards a minor?" Chen Xin stuck out her tongue. "But the thought of him becoming my bedmate in the future sends chills down my spine."

“His age is probably his least noteworthy advantage. We must not underestimate him just because he is young.” Jiang Yu stood up and took out a tightly wrapped brocade box from the cabinet.

To Chen Xin's surprise, she opened the box layer by layer and pushed it in front of her friend.

"This is a talisman given to me by Qingyin's elder sister, the Holy Maiden of the Aurora Empire. It has been buried in the snow and ice of the Holy Mountain for many years. Keep it with you at all times and don't let outsiders see it. It can protect you in critical moments."

"Oh my god, such an expensive gift!" Chen Xin pushed it away. "This was given to you by Sister Fan Qingyin. It wouldn't be right for you to give it to me as well!"

“You need it more than I do,” Jiang Yu said firmly. “Sister Qingyin is a very kind person; she will understand.”

"Moya has also prepared a gift for you, which he will give to you before you leave. Remember, you must keep this gift with you at all times." Jiang Yu didn't say anything more, believing that Chen Xin understood.

Chen Xin understood as expected.

"Do you remember the amulet you once gave me, made by a wizard? It protected me once when I was kidnapped by pirates."

“Gilbert never liked these things, but before setting off from the Forest Empire this time, he did his best to gather a lot for me.”

"But these are completely different from what you gave me. I know without you saying it that Moya, like the Holy Maiden, has an extraordinary identity. Don't worry, I will carry it with me at all times and take good care of myself."

Jiang Yu was relieved and gave Chen Xin an even more important gift.

“My father once trained a secret servant for me, named An. I am giving him to you.”

"He was injured in the palace before. After he recovered, the leader of the owls took him away from his father and trained him. Now he is a completely different person. It would be most suitable for him to accompany you to the palace to protect you."

Jiang Yu pursed her lips: "His Highness Turner and His Majesty would naturally be aware of this, but for someone of your status to bring a secret servant into the palace is entirely in accordance with regulations and is beyond reproach."

"I've already sent people to make arrangements in the palace as much as possible, so you can rest assured and take him with you."

Chen Xin's tears immediately fell. Her friend had done so much for her behind her back.

"Xiaoyu, I really don't know what to say. Thank you so much."

“That’s too formal,” Jiang Yu said, pulling Chen Xin into her arms. “If our roles were reversed, you would do the same, wouldn’t you?”

After calming her down for a while, Chen Xin's emotions finally stabilized. Jiang Yu coaxed her to go back to her room, change into comfortable pajamas, and get some rest.

Before leaving, Chen Xin couldn't resist gossiping and teasing her: "The leader of the Owls of Keslan?"

Chen Xin winked and said, "I heard he's very handsome, the kind of charmingly arrogant type? Sister, this kind of guy is rare and has your heart set on you, wouldn't it be a shame not to win him over?"

"I've heard Gilbert mention her. She's the pinnacle of combat power, and she's of the Yuria family bloodline. She's strong, beautiful, and crazy. Wow, just thinking about it is exciting!"

"..." That's certainly exciting, and hearing you say that makes it even more exciting. Jiang Yu was a little speechless, so he could only laugh it off: "Don't worry, I'll tell you whatever the news is."

"Hahaha, then I'll be waiting for your good news." Chen Xin twirled away like a butterfly.