Daqian Night Emperor

Chapter 220 The guests enjoy themselves
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When Ji Qingkong said this, Ruan Yu was stunned.

Before he came, he had already thought about the reasons why Ji Qingkong would come to see him.

But no one expected that the Fourth Prince would speak so bluntly.

Ruan Yu could not help but show hesitation, and asked with a folded hand: "I dare to ask, Your Highness, was it the Second Prince's will that you meet with me today?"

Ji Qingkong laughed: "Of course not."

"Then Your Highness, isn't that just a free-for-all?"

"Hey, Mr. Ruan, please be patient."

Ji Qingkong picked up the wine pot, picked up the upside-down cup on the table, poured wine for Ruan Yu himself, put it on the table and handed it to him: "Aren't you curious about how I found you?"

Ruan Yu lowered his eyes and looked at the wine glass handed to him, but did not touch it. He said lightly: "I would like to hear more details."

"Of course, my second brother mentioned you to me in private!"

Ji Qingkong emphasized his tone, paused for a moment and then said: "You are willing to present such a treasure as the Enlightenment Tea Tree to my second brother, which shows your sincerity in making friends with my second brother. And my second brother is also tempted, but Zhao Qi'an helped my second brother a few days ago. If I abandon him now, wouldn't it make my second brother bear the name of treachery? How do you want other people who have come to my second brother to look at him? Aren't you making it difficult for him?"

Ruan Yu was surprised, not knowing there was such a thing, and asked, "How did the young master help the second prince?"

Ji Qingkong leaned over and said in a low voice, "It's related to Third Brother. Haven't you seen that Third Brother has been like a coward lately?"

He didn't say what it was, he just pointed out who it was.

This immediately gave rise to endless fantasies in Ruan Yu's mind.

No wonder the Third Prince was so cold when he tried to make friends with him.

If Zhao Qi'an had helped the Second Prince deal with the Third Prince, then the Third Prince would probably have thought that the Zhao family was biased towards the Second Prince. If a Zhao family priest like me approached the Third Prince at this time, wouldn't that be like putting my face in a cold shoulder?
In this way, Ruan Yu understood why the Third Prince had been so cold towards his kindness these days, and he believed Ji Qingkong's words a little more.

Ji Qingkong saw Ruan Yu's thoughtful expression, so he struck while the iron was hot and said, "That day, my second brother promised Zhao Qi'an that he would keep you out. It was Zhao Qi'an who also said that he would give the enlightenment tea tree you brought from the East China Sea to my second brother before the longevity banquet."

Ruan Yu sneered: "Oh, absolutely impossible."

He seemed very sure that Zhao Qi'an could not find the whereabouts of the Wudao tea tree.

Ji Qingkong saw his reaction and nodded, "Mr. Ruan did hide the treasure well. Now time goes by and there is no movement from Zhao Qi'an. My second brother is getting anxious, but since he has already promised Zhao Qi'an, he is now in a difficult situation. He can only go and collect other treasures to present to father at the birthday banquet."

"But time is running out. How can we find a treasure comparable to the Wudao Tea Tree?"

"My second brother often told me that if he were allowed to choose again that day, he would definitely not believe Zhao Qi'an's lies."

He looked at Ruan Yu and smiled slightly, "Tell me, if I am willing to match you with your second brother again and speak well of you in front of your second brother, how about that?"

Ruan Yu was moved.

Ling Nu failed in his attempt to assassinate Zhao Qi'an, and Prime Minister Wu probably won't give him another chance.

Previously, he had placed high hopes on the Third Prince. Now, after learning from Ji Qingkong about the conflict between the Third Prince and the Zhao family, he was afraid that it would be difficult for him to get close to the Third Prince.

If he could reestablish a relationship with the Second Prince…given the relationship between the Second Prince and Prime Minister Wu, his current predicament could be resolved instantly.

Zhao Qi'an lost the favor of the Second Prince, which was equivalent to losing an extremely important ally.

As one gains, the other loses, which is naturally a good thing like pie falling from the sky!

But Ruan Yu was still alert and asked calmly, "Why did the Fourth Prince help me?"

"what?"

Ji Qingkong sighed, showing his impatience: "What do you mean by help you? Do you want me to help you for nothing? What good things are you thinking!"

His unabashed greed made Ruan Yu feel more at ease. She asked, "What does the Fourth Prince want?" Ji Qingkong spread his hands in front of Ruan Yu and said, "The Zhao family owns ten shops in the market town in the west of the city. I have to choose which shop to choose. Don't try to fool me with a shop that doesn't make money."

"I'm afraid... it's not just because of these?"

Ruan Yu suddenly raised his head and looked at him, and said slowly: "I heard that the Fourth Prince and the Second Prince have a very close relationship. Whenever the Second Prince has a banquet, the Fourth Prince never misses it. But since the Second Prince became close to Zhao Qi'an, the Fourth Prince often misses banquets..."

"His Highness the Fourth Prince is willing to help me, and it seems that it is not just for money."

Ji Qingkong was stunned for a long time.

He didn't expect that this guy was so good at making up stories and even made them make sense.

But he quickly came to his senses and snorted, "So what if you figured it out? I want nothing less!"

Ruan Yu said in a deep voice: "Except for the bank, the other shops are up to your choice, Your Highness."

"Okay, feel free!"

Ji Qingkong immediately revealed a satisfied smile and raised his glass to him.

This time, Ruan Yu no longer refused. She also picked up the wine glass on the table and raised it to Ji Qingkong.

The clinking of the wine glasses seemed to have brought the consensus reached between the two to a perfect end.

After the two of them each drank a glass of wine, the atmosphere between them became much more harmonious.

Ruan Yu asked, "When will Your Highness introduce the Second Prince to me?"

Ji Qingkong was already a little drunk, his face was slightly red, he exhaled a breath of alcohol, squinted his eyes and said: "In the next few days, I know where you live, wait for me to send someone to inform you."

"Still in the Qin Mansion compound?"

"Oh, doesn't that make me look like I'm taking advantage of you?"

Ji Qingkong raised his hand and pointed outside the window.

The direction Yaoyao was pointing to was the imperial palace.

He laughed and said, "I'll take you to the palace to see my second brother, but I have to go back to make some preparations... Oh, bring the enlightenment tea tree with you, maybe it will make the conversation easier."

When Ruan Yu heard that he was asked to bring the Wudao tea tree to meet the Second Prince, there was a hint of hesitation on his face.

Ji Qingkong put his arm around his neck and hung himself on Ruan Yu, looking very familiar. As he spoke, his alcoholic breath sprayed on Ruan Yu's face: "What are you afraid of? That's the imperial palace. Can anyone steal your enlightenment tea tree in the palace?"

Ruan Yu thought about it and said, "Don't worry, Fourth Prince. I will definitely bring the Enlightenment Tea Tree with me to the appointment."

"Okay, okay, I like talking to someone as straightforward as you. Come on, let's have a drink."

That night, the guests had a great time.

……

Ji Qingkong acted quickly, and it was unclear whether it was for the benefit of the ten shops of Zhao’s Commercial House or to deal with Zhao Qi’an.

In short, at noon the next day, he sent someone to inform Ruan Yu and asked him to meet at a small gate on the west side of the imperial city before the hour of Yin the next morning.

For this purpose, Ji Qingkong even got a "Night Walking" badge for Ruan Yu from somewhere.

Ruan Yu had no doubts and readily agreed to the appointment.

(End of this chapter)