Busodi had the meal prepared, for he wished to host Mr. Kudu for dinner. Naturally, the people on the estate did not dare to neglect this task, and soon a table full of delicious food was served.
âMr. Kudu, please donât hold back, eat whatever you like.â Busodi raised his glass, âCome, letâs finish this glass.â
Kudu raised his own glass and once again expressed his gratitude to Busodi, âThank you, Your Royal Highness, for your hospitality. I am very pleased. Only at Your Royal Highnessâs residence can one enjoy such delicious food. When I was traveling and studying outside, all I had was trash, none of that could compare to the food here. Oh, this food is truly sublimeâI wish I could always indulge in such delightful dishes!â
If Tan Rou were here, she would certainly be comparing Kudu with Lin Yu. Both were skilled in speech, yet Lin Yuâs words were structured and meaningful, whereas Kuduâs praise was nothing but flattery.
However, Busodi greatly appreciated it; he particularly enjoyed listening to Kudu talk because he believed that Kudu spoke the truth.
âThen donât leave this time; reside in my estate from now on,â Busodi said with a smile. âWhatever you wish to eat, just inform the chefs of the estate, and they will prepare the food for you.â
But Kudu declined Busodiâs kind offer. âYour Royal Highness, you know my nature. I cannot stay long in one place because I am like a dandelion in flight, seeking the most wonderful place to take root. But for now, I have yet to find that beautiful place.â
Busodi said, âThen take your time searching. Before you find a place to settle, you are always welcome to stay here. My royal estate will always welcome you.â
Kudu thanked him once more, âThank you, Your Royal Highness! However, I cannot stay for free; I noticed that you seemed troubled about something just now. If you need my assistance, please feel free to command me.â
Busodi had, indeed, been looking for someone to confide in about his worries, but Monica would only cry, the two children were too small, and everyone else were servantsâhe simply had no one to talk to.
Now things were better; his good friend Mr. Kudu had returned, a man who had given him many good ideas in the past and would surely help him out of trouble.
âI have noticed that the King has become wary of me,â Busodi revealed. âToday when I went to see him, he not only refused to meet me, but he also sent his sister to mock me. It truly angered me.â
Yet Kudu remained very composed, âYour Royal Highness, I think the King has been cautious of you for a long while. The King has a son; how could he not want his own child to succeed him as King?â
Hearing this, Busodi became even angrier, âBack then, it was already decided that I would be Crown Prince, but in the end, he still couldnât let go of his foolish son.â
âYour Royal Highness, if you had to choose, would you pick your cousin or your own son?â Kudu asked.
Without hesitation, Busodi answered, âOf course, I would choose my son!â@@novelbin@@
Kudu chuckled, âYes, for his own son, the King could easily change his decisions, especially since the final result had not been announced. However, in my opinion, I still hope that Prince Laka does not become the King; he simply doesnât have the capacity.â
âIn my heart, only the great Busodi is fit to be King. Only you can lead our country to a bright future.â
âIndeed, only I am most suited to be King,â Busodi said. âThat idiot is not worthy of being King.â
âExactly,â Kudu said with a smile. âNo one is more suitable to be King than you are.â
Busodi was delighted, but after a few seconds, he began to worry again, âThe problem is that fool is accompanied by two formidable assistantsâone is a cunning foreigner, and the other is the troublesome Samiyi. That woman Samiyi appears gentle, but she has a bellyful of schemes!â
Kudu responded, âI have had a conversation with Mr. Lin, who is a patriot. He will soon return to his homeland. As for Princess Samiyi, she is just a woman, so no matter how intelligent she is, itâs of no consequenceâthe country will not have a queen.â