Chapter 44 - The best room!

While Zhong Kunyi and Ouyang Ziyu move to another room, Feng Long and Xia Chunyu hold a conversation at a much higher level. He moves closer and closer to Feng Long, and both look deep into their eyes. As they get right in front of each other, they hug:

-Feng Long... you are still so beautiful... - Xia Chunyi holds one of his hands.

-You still hold the title of the most beautiful emperor... 

-I have so many people on my heart... The ones I love, I simply love to the same degree... You are no exception.

They keep kissing for minutes until Xia Chunyu gently stops. He passes his hands behind Feng Long, holding his hip:

-Saying you are the most handsome emperor is an understatement... 

-They say I am handsome. I say you are beautiful...

-It must be said that you are so sophisticated... your prince is so similar and beautiful as mine is...

-Really? Ahhhh, Feng Long, I love you!!!

Xia Chunyu lowers his head and leans towards Feng Long's chest. He leans his head sideways, so he can hear Feng Long's heartbeat. Feng Long caresses his head from behind:

-I can hear your heart beating for love... Maybe later...

Xia Chunyu blushes, as well as Feng Long:

-Deeper... What I want...

They both blush. Shortly after, they separate from the hug but go together to the window to look at the lake. In a nearby room, Zhong Kunyi and Ouyang Ziyu talk:

-But Ouyang, this next tax regime will improve drastically our trading... The tariffs were reasonable five years ago, but now we should lower them.

-I partially agree. Zhejiang is a richer empire and may pay more, lowering the taxes may not be good for our farmers. 

-We can compensate for it by lowering taxes on other raw materials. I really want to have a win-win deal. 

Ouyang thinks for a while:

-Well, we may accept your deal, partially. Our economy is not in a bad situation by now, and maybe we can recover a bit faster by selling more to Zhejiang.

-You must also consider the epidemic. It will have far-reaching consequences if not managed properly. 

-Yes, his majesty talked about it. I just need to know how much it will cost and how long until all the tests are shipped.

-Well, as your entire empire has half of the population of Huangshan, it will cost exactly half or 15125 taels. We can give you a 15% discount and ship it for 12856 taels if you pay it once. 

-That's actually a lot of money...

-I can understand, but the raw materials are difficult to extract on large scale. Consider that I'm almost giving it away for you.

-Well, right. We will ask for fifteen thousand tests. And I need them in two weeks, is it possible?

-Yes. As an act of good faith, we will send you all the tests, and you can pay for them in the returning trip of the carriages. 

-Excellent. 

Ouyang Ziyu and Zhong Kunyi handshake:

-Highness, I apologize to you for what I'm going to say. but... you are really good-looking... you look almost like a perfect painting of his Highness of Zhejiang...

Ouyang Ziyu blushes slightly:

-I... No need for an apology... I must say that you are also pretty...

Feng Long and Xia Chunyu move to the room:

-Your highness, how was the deal with Zhejiang? Any restrictions? 

-Oh, Your Majesty... We're all set! - Ouyang Ziyu bows to Xia Chunyu.

-You may rise. Excellent. I was talking with your majesty Feng Long before, and we will strengthen our mutual treaty of self-defense and self-support. 

-Your Majesty is wise! - Everyone, including Feng Long, bow to him.

Xia Chunyu smiles:

-You all can rise. It's late and we must provide adequate accommodations to our guests. What do you think about doing some sightseeing in our city tonight? Of course, if you accept.

-We humbly accept Your Majesty's invitation. - Feng Long and Zhang Kunyi bow.

-You can rise. Excellent. But, first of all, let's arrange a good place for you to stay. We have some good accommodations in this palace, I think the upper one will be good. Please, follow me! - Xia Chunyu smiles, looking at Feng Long. 

Feng Long smiles back, and they follow him upstairs. Getting to the last floor, Xia Chunyi opens the door leading to a luxurious room, with two single beds, and a larger king-sized bed:

-This is my best room. I couldn't offer anything else to another emperor than the best room we have. - He smiles.

-We are grateful to Your Majesty!- Feng Long and Zhong Kunyi bow to him.

Xia Chunyu helps them to rise:

-Rise, please... Maybe you may want to take a shower? This room has a separate bathroom and also a bathtub, there's a small valve you can open to fill it with warm water. After that, we can meet and also have some food if you want.

-I humbly thank Your Majesty for being so sensitive with us. - Zhong Kunyi smiles.

-Feel at home, you are my guests. 

-I think we will take a shower, and after that, meet with Your Majesty in your room. Could it be? - Feng Long smiles.

-Sure, you can do it! - Xia Chunyu smiles back.

-Excellent. Zhong Kunyi, let's do it. Your Majesty, we will meet with you in your room. We will take our leave by now- Feng Long and Zhong Kunyi bow to him.

-Right.

Xia Chunyu and Ouyang Ziyu bow back to them, rise, and leave the room. Feng Long looks at Zhong Kunyi and smiles:

-Please, Zhong Kunyi, let's have a quick shower.

-We can go, your majesty. 

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