Dimensional Codex System: I'm really not a cultist!

Chapter 1096: Chapter 1095: Secret Outings Are All About Eating, Drinking, and Having Fun...

The surface of this world of the Chinese Federation and the world Fang Zheng once lived in doesn’t seem to have much difference. After all, this is a civilization capable of building warships and already stepping into space; it couldn’t possibly be that different.

At least, that’s how it appears on the surface.

However, for His Majesty, this is a world full of novelties.

”Is this a traffic light? That should be the park over there, how lovely...”

She flitted around Fang Zheng like a little bird released from its cage, eyes wide open, curiously observing everything around her.

”You can’t say you’ve never seen these things before, can you?”

Looking at His Majesty’s manner, Fang Zheng was rather surprised. If it were ancient times, the Emperor living in the Imperial City might indeed know nothing about the outside world. But now it’s the information age, ships are flying into space, so can anyone be completely oblivious to the outside world?

”I’ve seen all these on television...”

Upon hearing Fang Zheng’s query, His Majesty awkwardly smiled at him.

”It’s just, seeing them in person, this is the first time...”

As she spoke, His Majesty reached out, gently stroking the pedestrian traffic light in front of her.

”The eunuchs wouldn’t let me go out, saying it’s dangerous outside, and as His Majesty, I must stay in the Imperial City to reassure the people...”

”The outside is indeed not safe, but it’s not particularly dangerous either.”

Upon hearing His Majesty’s response, Fang Zheng snorted coldly.

”Unless those people are worried about you seeing something, otherwise... forget it, let’s not bother about such boring things now and go for a stroll.”

”What’s the plan mainly?”

”Hmm...”

Facing His Majesty’s inquiry, Fang Zheng thought for a moment.

Usually, in TV dramas, incognito visits are basically eating and drinking, playing with women, and then...

”Then, let’s start with eating, drinking, and having fun, but before that, let’s buy you some new clothes.”

”New clothes?”

Upon hearing Fang Zheng’s suggestion, His Majesty widened her eyes in surprise.

”Won’t that take several days?”

”...Although shopping for clothes can indeed take some time, it shouldn’t be several days!”

”But that’s how it is for me in the Imperial City?”

His Majesty tilted her head in confusion, then gestured with her hands.

”Every time I need new clothes, tailors are dispatched to measure me, and it takes several days to prepare the new clothes...”

”.........”

Quietly listening to His Majesty’s story, Fang Zheng helplessly smiled and reached out to stroke her little head.

”Ordinary people don’t have the luxury of custom-made clothing; today I’ll let you experience the lifestyle of ordinary people.”

”Okay, ordinary people are the best!! I want to see how everyone lives daily!”

On hearing this, His Majesty became even more excited, nodding vigorously, and then reaching out to grab Fang Zheng’s sleeve—although she had only known Fang Zheng for a few hours, right now, in His Majesty’s heart, Fang Zheng was already her closest person.

Smiling and stroking His Majesty’s head, Fang Zheng then led the little girl to a relatively large clothing store by the street—the nightlife here was quite vibrant, so even though it was dark, the stores hadn’t closed yet and were mostly open for business.

”Wow...”

Stepping into the clothing store and seeing rows of mannequins and various types of apparel, His Majesty couldn’t help but widen her eyes in awe. Seeing this, Fang Zheng couldn’t help but shake his head. Although he already learned from the ”Ratziel” that this little girl had been controlled by the eunuchs, confined in the Imperial City and never allowed out, but it shouldn’t be to this extent... it’s obvious the eunuchs aren’t good people either...

Well, Fang Zheng already knew they weren’t good people.

”Can I wear all the clothes here?”

”Of course, this side is women’s clothing. Choose styles you like and you can ask the staff to bring the right size for you to try on.”

As the saying goes, the nature of shopping is engraved in the genes of women, and His Majesty is no exception. Initially, the little girl was somewhat afraid, sticking close to Fang Zheng, not daring to speak to the staff. But after repeatedly changing outfits a few times, the little girl seemed to be unable to extricate herself from the dress-up game, changing clothes one after another tirelessly.

Fang Zheng naturally wouldn’t pass on such an opportunity.

”Brother... how is this outfit?”

”Hmm, very cute.”

Looking at His Majesty in a white princess dress before him, Fang Zheng nodded in satisfaction. Then he took out his phone and snapped a few photos of His Majesty, saving them in the ”His Majesty” folder.

”And how about this one?”

”Also very cute, but don’t you feel cold?”

”It’s indeed a bit cold, let me change into another one!”

Had Fang Zheng not been handsome, plus he had already assured the staff that they would buy all the clothes His Majesty selected, they might have been kicked out long ago.

However, after His Majesty played the ”dress-up game” for an hour, Fang Zheng still pulled her out. After all, they couldn’t waste all their time here; although the little girl was a bit reluctant, she obediently followed Fang Zheng’s words and left together. But even so, she kept glancing back at the clothing store every few steps.

”Don’t worry so much, we can come out again to shop when we have time.”

Looking at His Majesty’s demeanor, Fang Zheng helplessly smiled and stroked her little head. Upon hearing Fang Zheng’s reassurance, His Majesty’s somewhat disheartened face immediately brightened.

”Can I come out again in the future?”

”Of course, when we have time in the future, we can come out again to play. Now let’s go grab some food.”

After playing the ”dress-up game” for an hour, His Majesty was naturally hungry, so she nodded, agreeing with Fang Zheng’s suggestion, and began to search for a dinner spot.

Ordinarily, taking children out usually involves grabbing KFC or something similar. Although this world has fast food akin to those, Fang Zheng didn’t want His Majesty eating anything unhealthy, so he took her to a...

”Imperial Brother... what is this?”

Gazing at the large bowl in front of her and the food inside it, His Majesty blinked in curiosity and asked.

”This is called ’spicy hot pot’... ah, authentic spicy hot pot, I haven’t had it for a long time...”

Looking at the spicy hot pot before him, Fang Zheng was almost drooling. Since his rebirth in the Main World, he hadn’t had authentic spicy hot pot until now!

”Can you eat spicy food?”

”I... I can give it a try!”

Seeing the bowl of fiery red spicy hot pot, His Majesty hesitated but then picked up her chopsticks, grabbed a bite, and put it in her mouth.

The next moment, His Majesty’s fair little face suddenly turned bright red.

”Cough... cough cough...! So spicy!”

As she spoke, His Majesty hurriedly grabbed the nearby water glass, taking a sip.

”So spicy... I never thought it could be this spicy... but... it’s really delicious!”

”That’s right, although it’s not very healthy, you shouldn’t eat too much, but it’s nice to have it occasionally. Come on, continue eating!”

”Okay, Imperial Brother!”

And so, the two happily continued enjoying their food at the night market. But just as they were savoring the flavor, suddenly, not far away, a racket and noisy shouting broke out, followed by a ”bang,” then the door of the neighboring shop swung open abruptly. A man wailed as he was thrown out, landing heavily on the ground. Then, several men in black suits emerged, surrounding him and administering a beating.

”Hmph, you think you can compete with me for a woman?”

Subsequently, a young man adorned in gold and silver, obviously a villain, emerged with a woman whose hands he held. The woman wore a qipao, her appearance was quite good. She was currently struggling hard, trying to free herself from the young man’s grip.

”Let me go, let go of me, you rogue! Erkang! You guys let Erkang go!”

And the man being beaten reached out toward the woman.

”Ruping! You bastard, let go of Ruping!!”

Fang Zheng: ”.........”

Have I somehow wandered onto the wrong set again?!