Chapter 276 - Just Call me Mother
There is a small coastal city in the Jiangbei Prefecture called Xianlong Port. It is said that long ago, someone witnessed a sea dragon stirring up the ocean here, creating a spectacular display of stormy skies and turbulent seas. The incident was rumored to have even alarmed the imperial court, but the truth of it remains uncertain. Regardless, the name Xianlong Port has endured through the years.
It's said that those who live by the sea thrive on the sea. Most of the residents in this city rely on fishing and shipbuilding to put food on the table. Since shipbuilding is a craft handed down through generations, the city gradually became a city of carpenters. In fact, thirty percent of the imperial navy's warships originate from Xianlong Port. While it cannot compare to major metropolises, such a bustling scene in a small port city is still quite rare. The huge shipbuilding industry made the small city quite prosperous.
As Tang Jinnian and Rao Shuang walked along the road leading to Xianlong Port, he warned her, "Don’t reveal your martial arts easily after we enter the city. It will bring unnecessary trouble."
Rao Shuang curiously observed this unfamiliar city and casually asked, "Why? What kind of trouble?"
Tang Jinnian seemed a bit irritable and replied impatiently, "Xianlong Port builds ships for the imperial court and is under constant supervision by the Imperial Guardians. If it were just local officials... it wouldn’t be a problem. However, the Imperial Guardians are fond of chasing shadows and catching the wind. If they discover you’re from the jianghu, they might arrest you and throw you into prison for interrogation."
Rao Shuang seemed unconcerned. "With you here, who could capture me?"
Tang Jinnian sneered coldly. "You can try and see if I’ll lift a finger to help you."
Accustomed to Tang Jinnian’s brusque tone, Rao Shuang wasn’t offended. She curiously probed, "Are you also afraid of the Imperial Guardians?"
Tang Jinnian fell silent. After walking a short distance ahead, he finally said in a low voice, "My family lives here..."