Daqian Night Emperor

Chapter 297: Standing out

Ji Haoyu seemed to have complete trust in Zhao Qian'an and unconditionally handed these people over to him for tasks.

If it were anyone else, even if they didn't show any expression on their face, they would definitely feel extremely benefited in their hearts.

But Zhao Qian'an did not seem happy in his heart, instead he frowned slightly.

Ji Haoyu turned sideways and said, "In addition to these worshippers, I still have more than 300 warriors under my command. In addition, Worshiper Xing Yun also has 200 disciples of the Golden Sword Sect, and they can all go with you to Jingzhou."

He seemed to have sensed Zhao Qi'an's emotions, and quickly added: "Don't worry, these people are only loyal to me, and will not be noticed by my grandfather."

Zhao Qi'an said tactfully: "Your Highness, I am not good at martial arts, so I may not go to Jingzhou in person."

Ji Haoyu obviously considered this: "I know, I mean my people will follow the actions of your Zhao family, just send them as you please."

Zhao Qi'an glanced at everyone in the hall again, with a lot of thoughts in his mind.

It has to be said that Ji Haoyu's group of elite warriors is indeed a strong team.

But after thinking about it, he pulled Ji Haoyu aside and asked in a low voice: "Your Highness, does Prime Minister Wu know about the existence of these people?"

Ji Haoyu was reminded by him and immediately frowned and said, "Is there something wrong with this?"

"If Prime Minister Wu knows of their existence, I'm sorry I can't obey your orders."

Zhao Qi'an bowed to him, paused for a moment and said, "During this trip to Jingzhou, if Prime Minister Wu noticed their whereabouts, he would think that Your Highness wanted to add a layer of protection. The goal is always the same, so he may not care. But if they find out that they are acting together with the Zhao family of Donghai, I am afraid something will happen."

Ji Haoyu was a little hesitant for a moment.

Zhao Qi'an added, "What's more... maybe Qin Tianguan will also make a move secretly at that time?"

Ji Haoyu suddenly became inspired, slapped his head and said, "I almost forgot about this, fortunately Haiqing reminded me. In this case, I will let Ah Fu lead the team to Jingzhou personally. If you have any arrangements, how about discussing it directly with Ah Fu?"

Zhao Qi'an nodded and said, "That's great."

……

It was not until nightfall that Zhao Qian'an left the Qin Mansion, drunk, and got on the carriage prepared for him by the Qin Mansion and returned to the Princess's Mansion.

"My Lord Prince Consort was in high spirits today and drank a few extra cups. Please take good care of me."

Wei Fu personally helped Zhao Qian'an into the mansion, handed him over to Luan Nu, and gave him careful instructions.

Luan Nu supported Zhao Qian'an and said politely, "Thank you, Eunuch Fu. I will have someone take you there."

"Stay a little while, we'll leave soon."

Not long after Wei Fu left the princess's mansion, Luan Nu wanted to help Zhao Qian'an to the front hall to sit for a while.

But Zhao Qian, who looked drunk at the beginning, stood up straight at this time and waved his hand to push Luan Nu away.

He closed his eyes slightly, started to circulate the spiritual energy in his body, and opened his mouth to exhale a mouthful of turbid alcohol.

When the smell of alcohol dissipated, the redness on Zhao Qian'an's face gradually disappeared, and when he slowly opened his eyes, his vision had regained clarity.

Zhao Qi'an glanced at the carriage going away outside the mansion gate, snorted, retracted his gaze, turned sideways and asked the Luan slave beside him: "Notify Nichang and ask her to come to my study with Song Biaotou to discuss matters."

Luan Nu lowered his head and replied respectfully, "Yes."

……

A moment later, inside the study, Song Yizhang and Zhao Nishang came together to pay their respects to Zhao Qi'an.

As soon as the escort leader Song saw Zhao Qian'an, he couldn't help but complain: "Boss, why did you transfer me from Yuzhou? The brothers have been running around all over the mountains and plains with those two dwarfs all day long, busying around for no reason."

Ever since the people from Tianwei Escort Agency were summoned to Kyoto by Zhao Qian'an, they have been following the two priests "Tian Ting Di Wen" in their search for the secret passage in Yifeng Royal Manor. Unfortunately, they gained very little, so it is inevitable that he would complain.

Zhao Qi'an said, "We should prepare for a rainy day. Isn't it time for Song Biaotou to be of use now?"

Song Yizhang touched his big bald head and grinned, "Boss, it's just a matter of your word. I will chop down whoever you want me to chop down."

Zhao Qi'an felt somewhat helpless. Actually, Song Yizhan was not as honest and straightforward as he appeared to be. If he was really that brave but foolish man, Zhao Qi'an would not have summoned him to discuss matters and would have just given him orders.

At critical moments, Zhao Nishang is still more reliable.

"Godfather, you called us here so late, is there something you want to say?"

Zhao Qi'an nodded and said, "Today, I went to see the Second Prince..."

He told Ji Haoyu everything that happened after he met him today. After listening to him, the two of them had different reactions.

"Wow." Song Yizhang smacked his lips, "Three powerful masters of the Divine Power Realm, eight Heavenly Warriors, and more than 500 elite warriors... This is almost catching up with the Iron Wolf Guard's personal guard camp. The Second Prince is willing to hand them over to the Dong family. It seems that the Second Prince really trusts the Dong family. Why doesn't the Dong family agree?"

"trust?"

Zhao Qi'an smiled and shook his head, not making any comment: "I'm afraid that if we agree to this, these people will become the host when they go to Jingzhou. Moreover, Wu Yong knows about the existence of these people, and the Third Prince's party may also know about their existence. Instead of recruiting them to serve under his command, it is better to let them be a target in the open, so that we can act secretly."

Zhao Nishang asked, "Father, are you going to send the Xiaowei to Jingzhou?"

Zhao Qi'an shook his head and said, "The Xiaowei can't move too much. Kyoto has to be guarded by someone."

At this point, he looked at Song Yizhang and said, "Captain Song, I plan to ask you to go to Jizhou to bring over the Tianlang Army, and borrow some martial arts masters from Marquis Weiwu."

Song Yizhang grinned and said, "That's great. I haven't been back to Jizhou for a long time. It's a good opportunity for me to go see my old brothers."

Zhao Nishang said with some worry: "It may not take long to go back and forth from the northern border. I am afraid that by the time the Tianlang Army reaches Jingzhou, the battle for the crown prince will have come to an end."

"That's enough. Three thousand wolf riders can travel light and reach Jingzhou from the northern border in seven days."

Zhao Qi'an's calm words made the two people in the study room open their eyes wide and look at him sideways.

Zhao Nishang was surprised and said, "But in this case, the Tianlang Army will come from the northern border, and their tracks along the way will definitely not be concealed. Everyone will know that Marquis Weiwu participated in the battle for the crown prince!"

"That's it."

Zhao Qi'an nodded and said, "If you think about it carefully, how can a Tianguan of the Ministry of Personnel and the Left Prime Minister alone provide checks and balances? But with a Marquis of Weiwu, that would be enough."

Speaking of this, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

He is a person who likes to plan before making decisions, but who can predict everything in the world? There will always be unexpected events.

Just like the matter of appointing a crown prince this time, it was too sudden and not within Zhao Qi'an's expectations.

Originally, he had expected that he would have to wait until the beginning of next spring, after the spring examination, when the students of Bailu Academy would enter officialdom and Dean An would become a first-rank official. Only then would it be the time to submit the matter to Cambodia to establish the crown prince.

At that time, Zhao Qi'an had no lack of foundation in the court, and Dean An alone was able to check and balance Wu Yong.

But now everything has been brought forward. If the Zhao family of Donghai does not want to be the first to stick their heads out, they can only let Marquis Weiwu to attract the attention of the court.

(End of this chapter)