Children of Loulan

Chapter 420 Young Master

Adi stood there quietly, staring calmly at the uninvited guest. Although the other party was full of sarcastic remarks, Adi did not get angry. Instead, he respectfully performed a standard etiquette to him, and then slowly said, "So it's the eldest son. I'm going to look for His Royal Highness the Fifth Prince to tell him about the homework that the teacher has assigned to me today."

When the man called the eldest son heard this, he was stunned for a moment, and then he and the other young men who came with him burst into laughter. The laughter resounded all around, as if it was shaking the entire courtyard.

"Hahaha, homework?" The eldest son laughed so hard that he was out of breath. After finally stopping laughing, he continued to mock:

"It's really hard for you, Adi. But don't forget that my good-for-nothing uncle the Fifth Prince is a well-known unlearned person! When has he ever seriously completed the homework left by the teacher? He even avoids the classroom whenever possible and never sets foot in it at all!"

As he spoke, a look of contempt appeared on the eldest son's face. He shook his head and smacked his lips and said, "Tsk tsk tsk tsk, Adi, why are you so stupid? Just think about it, what kind of person my fifth uncle has, everyone in the palace knows him? Your master actually sent you here on purpose. It's obvious that he doesn't take you seriously. He simply treats you as the lowest and most despicable slave!" After saying that, the eldest son deliberately pretended to be heartbroken, as if he deeply sympathized with Adi's experience.

He shook his head gently and sighed helplessly again: "Hey... Adi, you are so busy every day, how hard it is! How about this, you come to serve me. As long as you come, I promise you that I will treat you as a real person and will never let you do those meaningless and thankless things again. What do you think?"

Faced with the eldest son's seemingly enthusiastic invitation, Adi seemed unusually calm, with no trace of emotion on his face.

He just pursed his lips slightly and replied calmly: "Young Master, you really love to joke. A person of your status is naturally surrounded by talented people with outstanding abilities. How could you look down on an insignificant character like me?"

Before he finished speaking, Adi bowed deeply to the eldest son respectfully, and then said: "I hope that you will be magnanimous and not hold grudges against me. It is getting late today. If I have time another day, I will come and chat with you. Now I will take my leave first!" After speaking, Adi turned around and was about to leave. His steps were hurried, and it was obvious that he could not wait to continue looking for the fifth prince.

However, Adi had just taken two steps when he suddenly felt a force blocking his way. It turned out that the eldest son was quick-witted and stretched out an arm in front of him. The eldest son frowned slightly and said with a little dissatisfaction: "Hey, why are you in such a hurry! I haven't even given you permission to leave yet, how can you just leave like that?"

Adi paused, bowed slightly, his face full of respect, and said slowly: "Please forgive me, young master. I really have to go and find the Fifth Prince." After that, he bowed solemnly to the young master again.

The man called the eldest master had an arrogant and disdainful look on his face. With the corner of his mouth raised, he said contemptuously: "Want to leave? All right, see, my shoes are dirty. If you can wipe them clean obediently, I can show mercy and let you go." After he finished speaking, he stretched out one foot straight in front of Adi without any hesitation, as if he was sure that Adi would obey and do as he was told.

Seeing this, Adi had no choice but to lower his head, his eyes falling on the shoe that was not dirty. Just as he was about to take out his sweat towel from his arms and condescend to clean the shoes for this young master, suddenly, a clear voice came from behind him, interrupting his next action.

"Adi, why are you still lingering here? Didn't Hawule tell you to go find your fifth brother as soon as possible?" These sudden words made Adi tremble all over. He quickly turned around and saw that the person who came was actually His Royal Highness the Sixth Prince.

Adi was secretly delighted, and hurried forward, bowed respectfully and said: "Greetings to His Royal Highness the Sixth Prince! I'm just about to leave!"

At this moment, the dignified and elegant young master looked up and saw the person coming. A look of awe instantly appeared on his face. He hurriedly stepped forward and bowed respectfully, and greeted, "Hello, Sixth Prince!" It turned out that the person who came was of extraordinary status. He was the son of Xilin - the extremely noble Sixth Prince, Maihemuti!

The Sixth Prince nodded slightly in response, and then said to Adi in a gentle tone: "Well, Adi, you should go and do your job quickly! Don't waste time." After getting the Sixth Prince's consent, Adi nodded repeatedly, and then ran away like an arrow, disappearing from everyone's sight in the blink of an eye.

After Adi left, the Sixth Prince turned his gaze back to the young man in front of him, raised a smile, and teased him jokingly: "My dear nephew, are you bullying others here again? If my Third Prince knew about this, I'm afraid he would have to reprimand you severely!"

The young man was shocked when he heard this, and his nonchalant look instantly calmed down. He quickly waved his hands and shook his head, explaining in a flattering manner: "Oh, Uncle Six, you are such a joker! How dare I, your nephew, do such a thing? I was just joking with Adi just now, and I definitely didn't mean to bully anyone."

Seeing the young master's fearful look, the Sixth Prince couldn't help but laugh, but he still pretended to be serious and continued to advise: "If that's the case, then it's the best. It's getting late now, you should go home early, so that my gentle and virtuous Third Prince's wife won't be waiting at home and worrying about you."

Upon hearing this, the young master hurriedly responded as if he had been pardoned: "Okay, okay, thank you Sixth Uncle for your concern and reminder. Then I'll take my leave now, and we'll see you tomorrow!" Before he finished speaking, he turned around and called a few young friends beside him, and the group headed towards home in a mighty manner.

The young man called "the eldest son" by Adi was actually the illegitimate son of King Cheng Batur. However, a twist of fate made him be recorded under the name of Princess Cheng, and he became the only "legitimate son" in the palace.

Princess Cheng doted on her son to the extreme. No matter what mistakes he made outside, she would not hesitate to cover up the truth and absolve him of his guilt.

In contrast, King Cheng treated him much more harshly. If he was not careful, he would be beaten and scolded, and even corporal punishment would be used at any time. Being beaten with a stick was already commonplace for him.

Because of this, he has been afraid of his father since he was a child. As time went on, the alternation between fear and favor gradually affected the development of his character.