Legend of The Young Master

Chapter 83: Jade Serenity Inn

Among the continuous stream of caravans, four wagons stood out conspicuously. Behind them were a few merchants who seemed to have joined the noble's procession for protection. But the four carriages stood out in the group.

The first three were luxurious, adorned with intricate carvings, gold embellishments, and silk curtains that fluttered in the wind. They bore the noble clan insignia of the Golden Orchards.

All the carriages of this clan were luxurious. However, the fourth wagon was in a league of its own. It was pulled by massive horses which seemed to be low-level spirit beasts, their manes shimmering in ethereal colors. The coachman was dressed head-to-toe in garments woven from the finest silks, embroidered with golden threads.

Accompanying the four wagons were about eight men, armed to the teeth. Dressed in traditional Eastern armor made of lacquered wood and metal, they looked like Qi warriors. Their presence was a clear indication that they were guards for the noble in the fourth carriage.

As the procession reached the city gates, they were stopped by the city guards.

The head guard at the gates, upon seeing so many Qi warriors protecting the procession, was a bit nervous. Still, doing his duty, he stepped forward to inquire about the identity of the travelers and their business in Yuzhao.

One of the muscular guards near the fourth wagon moved forward. He dismounted from his horse and walked toward the head guard with heavy yet confident steps. He approached the head guard and asked if there was a problem.

The head guard repeated his question, but the procession guard simply reached into his pocket and produced five gold liangs, handing them over as he spoke, "This procession is of the young master of the Qingshan clan from the Western Huanghou. He is traveling to explore your province."

The head guard looked at the gold liangs, then back at the imposing warrior. He was wide-eyed for a while, then nodded and kept the gold, signaling his men to open the gates.

The procession of four opulent wagons meandered through the labyrinthine streets of Yuzhao City, initially passing through the lower quarters where the city's less fortunate resided.

Gradually, the convoy transitioned into the wealthier suburbs, a district populated by affluent merchants and relatives of nobles.

The procession finally halted in front of a grand establishment known as the Jade Serenity Inn. This inn was renowned as one of the finest in Yuzhao City.

Alerted by his gatekeepers, the innkeeper hurriedly emerged to welcome his noble guests.

The muscular guard approached the innkeeper and stated, "Innkeeper, our young master requires accommodations for four weeks. We need rooms for thirty people, and our carriages and horses must be well cared for."

As he spoke, the guard handed over twenty gold liangs to the innkeeper.

A wide smile spread across the innkeeper's face. But the gold liangs were not the only reason for him to be pleased—the main reason was that he had been waiting for this procession for days.

The owner of the inn had informed him that the inn would be reserved for someone special arriving. This procession was what the innkeeper had been anticipating.

With the innkeeper's guidance, the main gates of the inn were opened, allowing the carriages to enter the inn's outer grounds.

From the first carriage emerged a man, dressed in traditional attire, carrying a sword in his hand. One look from him with his sharp eyes made the innkeeper shrink.

The second carriage revealed a woman with a scar running diagonally across her left cheek, giving her an intimidating appearance. She wore traditional clothes too and carried a sword similar to the man. A pair of daggers were sheathed at her waist, their handles wrapped in red leather. Her hair was tied back in a tight bun, and her eyes were piercing too.

From the third carriage stepped out a 15-year-old boy and a 17-year-old girl. The boy wore a tunic of light blue, and his eyes held youthful curiosity. The girl was dressed in a flowing gown of lavender, her eyes a matching shade, exuding a sense of maturity beyond her years.

The man and the scarred woman took their positions at the inn's entrance, standing at attention. The two youngsters hurried to the fourth, most luxurious carriage, knocked on its door, and announced, "Young master, we have arrived."

The door of the fourth carriage swung open, revealing a young man who couldn't have been older than fifteen. He was dressed in noble attire, a robe of deep blue silk embroidered with golden threads, his hair neatly tied back with a jade pin. His youthful but pale face was strikingly handsome, exuding an air of regal authority—a true noble in appearance.

The innkeeper, realizing that all these people were in service to this young master, stepped forward and bowed deeply, "Welcome, young master, to our inn."

The young master nodded, and the girl behind him spoke, "Please lead us to the young master's room."

The innkeeper led the way. They had not walked far when a man arrived, wearing simple, loose-fitting robes of brown and green. His eyes darted around, taking in the surroundings with a somewhat confused, foolish expression.

When the man arrived, the innkeeper stepped forward and bowed to him. The man acknowledged the innkeeper with a nod, then bowed to the young master before turning back to the innkeeper and saying, "I will lead the young master in."

The man turned and guided the guests inside. The young master was the first to follow. Behind the young master, his two attendants carried some of his belongings. Following them was the Qi warrior with a sword and the scarred woman, who carried the remaining items from the young master's carriage. The innkeeper quietly followed behind them, feeling a bit nervous.

They were taken to the highest floor of the inn, which offered a panoramic view of the entire city. The room was the epitome of luxury, adorned with exquisite furnishings that spoke of opulence. A grand wooden platform bed, its frame carved from dark mahogany, dominated the room. The bed was covered in silken sheets and plush pillows embroidered with silver threads.

A lavish carpet of intricate design covered the floor, and ornate silk scrolls depicting mythical creatures hung on the walls.