Inheriting a security escort agency, the game begins with escorting the eldest princess.

Chapter 18: Taking on another escort mission, delivering supplies.

Inside Chang'an City.

After taking a bath and changing clothes in the inn, Chu Sheng looked at his incredibly handsome self in the bronze mirror and sighed, "Another day of being amazed by my own good looks."

How could there be such a handsome and ethereal bodyguard in the world?

This would surely bewitch all the beauties in the martial arts world.

My apologies, my apologies.

Chu Sheng realized that although he could make a living with his good looks, the system made him rely on his strength.

Wandering the world, enduring wind and snow, his good looks will eventually be ravaged beyond recognition, turning him from a young heartthrob into an old sausage.

He packed the wooden box into a bundle and carried it on his back. Chu Sheng even complained about the system, saying it was not humane at all.

Surprisingly, there is no storage space.

Is it reasonable for a system to have no storage space?

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The city of Chang'an was bustling with activity in the afternoon, and Chu Sheng began to get busy.

He bought a fine horse in the east market and a saddle in the west market.

Buy fine wine in the south market, enjoy brothels in the north market.

Escorting the princess back to the capital was fraught with danger, with many narrow escapes. He was on edge the whole time. Now that they had finally arrived in the capital, why didn't he go to a brothel to enjoy himself?

This is called balancing work and rest.

This moment.

Inside the Prince's Mansion.

Qingming appeared in the study. "Your Majesty, Chu Sheng has gone to the academy."

Zhao Jingzhong frowned slightly, seemingly seeing through everything. "The Master is trying to win him over."

"Let our people find out exactly why Master invited Chu Sheng to the academy."

"Also, confirm Chu Sheng's location. Tonight, we'll make him disappear from the capital."

Qingming said, "Your Majesty, Chu Sheng has bought a fine horse and some fine wine. He is currently listening to music at the Miaoyin Pavilion in the North City. Our men are keeping an eye on him."

"To listen to music in a brothel?"

"He certainly has refined tastes."

"He's not afraid of us dealing with him at all."

The thought that Chu Sheng didn't take him seriously instantly ignited Zhao Jingzhong's fury. He was determined to eliminate Chu Sheng and prevent his divine power from being affected in the slightest.

"Your Majesty, what is the attitude of anyone in the palace...?"

"He won't interfere in anything else as long as the princess isn't harmed."

Qingming's eyes lit up, a murderous intent flashing within them. "I will immediately gather my men and leave Chu Sheng lying dead in the street once he leaves Miaoyinfang."

Zhao Jingzhong nodded, "Go and take care of it. Chu Sheng is quite powerful, so make sure you are well prepared."

Qingming accepted the order and was about to leave when a figure appeared outside the study. "Your Majesty, His Majesty went to the Princess's residence after leaving the palace. We also saw the Princess bringing Chu Sheng back to the residence."

Upon hearing this...

Zhao Jingzhong and Qingming's expressions changed slightly. The latter asked in confusion, "Your Majesty, what does His Majesty mean by this? Are you going to protect Chu Sheng?"

"You're overthinking it." Zhao Jingzhong seemed to have realized something. "His Majesty probably wants to entrust the task of escorting the grain supplies in the Eastern Territory to Chu Sheng. The previous times, the grain supplies were intercepted halfway and failed to reach the Eastern Territory."

"King Kao Shan is in a very difficult situation right now."

"The provisions have been prepared for a long time and have long been gathered, but His Majesty has not yet sent them to the Eastern Territory because there is no suitable candidate."

"Chu Sheng successfully escorted Li Anlan back to the capital, which caught His Majesty's attention. This time, the task of escorting the grain supplies is none other than his."

Qingming: "?" Your Majesty, in that case, it will be difficult for our people to steal the grain.

Zhao Jingzhong shook his head and laughed, "This time we won't take action. You just need to send someone to convey Chu Sheng's detailed situation to Dong Tang, and they will send someone to intercept and kill Chu Sheng."

"Killing two birds with one stone, why not?"

Qingming instantly understood Zhao Jingzhong's meaning, "I'll go and do it right away!"

...........

Inside the Princess's residence.

Led by Li Anlan, Chu Sheng met Emperor Li Ancang of Xia.

He was only in his early twenties, a year or two older than Chu Sheng. He wore a plain brocade robe with dragon patterns, had a handsome and gentle face, clean and soft eyebrows and eyes, and an air of refined elegance and scholarly refinement.

They give off the impression that anyone can bully them.

Chu Sheng, however, did not think so. As a young man who ascended the throne, his foundation was shallow and powerful ministers controlled the court. He was able to navigate between Zhao Jingzhong, the Prince of Kaoshan, Emperor Wuming, and the Master, and balance the relationships between them.

The boy is not as simple as he appears.

He was curious as to why Li Ancang had summoned him.

When Li Ancang saw Chu Sheng approaching, he actually stood up to greet him, speaking very politely, "Chief Escort Chu has arrived."

As the ruler of a country, the fact that he was able to set aside his pride and treat others with courtesy gave Chu Sheng the impression that this young man knew how to be patient and restrained.

This also shows that he himself was valuable to Emperor Xia, which is why the other party treated him in this way.

It was definitely not because he escorted the eldest princess back to the capital.

"This humble subject, Chu Sheng, pays his respects to Your Majesty!"

"Chief Escort Chu, rise!" Li Ancang said gently, raising his hand to signal Chu Sheng to rise. "Chief Escort Chu protected my elder sister on her way back to the capital, saving her from being killed. I shall reward you."

"Master Chu, please feel free to speak your mind."

"I can satisfy you, I will certainly satisfy you."

Chu Sheng said, "Having escorted His Highness back to the capital, the money and goods have been settled, and this humble subject does not need any reward."

"I wonder what business Your Majesty has summoned me here for?"

Li Anlan waited for Chu Sheng outside Miaoyin Pavilion, only saying that there was a big business deal, without saying anything else. He wanted to know what kind of business deal would be between him and Emperor Xia.

Li Ancang hadn't expected Chu Sheng to be so well-mannered, speaking so directly and bluntly.

"Let's sit down and talk!"

Three people sat down beneath the ancient pavilion and beside the stone table.

Li Anlan's beautiful eyes sparkled as she sized up Chu Sheng. Seeing his composed demeanor, she thought he was indeed the man she had chosen. Even if Mount Tai collapsed before him, he remained calm and composed. This kind of composure was not something someone his age should possess.

"Master Chu, I have summoned you to request your protection as a guard."

"Escort services?" Chu Sheng was shocked. This was a business deal with the royal family. It was a hot potato, not something to be taken on. Otherwise, they wouldn't have asked him for help.

"Your Majesty, please explain in detail!"

"Please have Master Chu escort the grain supplies to the Eastern Border and deliver them to the Prince of Kao Shan. For this shipment... I will give Master Chu two thousand taels of gold. I wonder what Master Chu thinks?"

Chu Sheng inwardly refused, remembering his master's instructions in the letter not to interfere in matters of the imperial court. Just then, a screen of light appeared before him:

[Escort mission: Deliver supplies to the Eastern Border. Completing the mission will reward you with a divine-level reward.]

A god-level reward?

This left Chu Sheng with no reason to refuse. It wasn't because of the two thousand taels of gold from Emperor Xia; the system was offering too much, and he couldn't refuse.

Seeing that Chu Sheng remained silent for a long time, Li Ancang and Li Anlan's hearts were in their throats, fearing that he would refuse.

Emperor Xia quickly added, "Master Chu, there will be generals accompanying you on the task of escorting the grain. Your only responsibility is to ensure that the grain is not destroyed along the way and to keep watch in the ranks to deter any petty villains along the route."

"Alright, I'll take this delivery!"

Emperor Xia's face lit up with joy, and he quickly said, "Little Gui, bring me the silver notes!"

A thousand taels of silver appeared before Chu Sheng, who skillfully put it away.

For the system's divine reward, this escort mission is a must.

The main reason is that he is going to Wudi City, which is also in the Eastern Territory, so it's on the same route and won't interfere with each other.

"When do we depart?"

"Tomorrow at dawn!"

Chu Sheng suddenly sprang to his feet. "Meet me at the city gate at dawn tomorrow."

Seeing that Chu Sheng was about to leave, Li Anlan said, "Master Chu, why don't you stay at the mansion tonight? It's not very safe in Chang'an."

"No!"

Business is business, and employers are employers.

The second rule of Zhenyuan Escort Agency: Do not get close to women or have romantic entanglements.

Do not touch employers or their families, and do not get entangled in prostitution; trouble caused by beautiful women will ruin your life.

Chu Sheng kept his master's teachings in mind.