Daqian Night Emperor
Chapter 95: A private meeting?
Chapter 95: A private meeting?
Zhao Qi'an didn't expect the topic to turn to himself.
Under the gazes of the crowd, he silently put down his wine glass, pondered for a moment, and said, "Over the years, the Zhao family has collected a lot of cultivation methods from small countries overseas. They are very different from the martial arts of the Central Plains and are not included in the Heavenly Book Pavilion. Father should present these as the most important birthday gifts to Your Majesty."
Ji Haoyu frowned slightly: "Should?"
Zhao Qi'an sneered: "After all, my family is thousands of miles away from Kyoto City. There are some things that I know no more than you gentlemen present here."
Ji Haoyu squinted his eyes and stared at Zhao Qi'an for a long time without being noticed, as if he wanted to see from his face whether his words were true or false.
But Zhao Qian'an just had a self-deprecating smile on his face, and it didn't look... fake.
Judging from Zhao Qi'an's performance since he came to the table today, Ji Haoyu only had the impression that he was quiet, taciturn, and not good at socializing. When he thought about the fact that Zhao Qi'an had been in Beijing for ten years but had done nothing and made no movement...
You shouldn't be so cunning.
Ji Haoyu put aside his suspicions about Zhao Qi'an and instead had a general idea of his position in the Zhao family.
After hearing what Zhao Qi'an said, everyone present showed a hint of disappointment in their eyes.
But everyone present was a civil servant, and most of them had never practiced martial arts. Even if they had practiced, they had only dabbled in it and their strength lay in a strong physique. They were not really interested in the gift from the Zhao family.
Naturally, there are warriors in the families behind them. If it is some rare martial arts, they will be interested in it. Even if they don't practice it themselves, it can be used to cultivate family confidants.
But ever since Emperor Tianwu established the Heavenly Book Pavilion, the prejudices among warriors had long been broken. If these dignitaries really wanted to obtain the martial arts inheritance, it would not be a difficult task.
The martial arts of the Central Plains are extensive and profound, and there is still a lot to learn. Who would be interested in some barbaric and inferior martial arts?
The reason why the Zhao family's gift is so rare is that it is "strange". It must have taken a lot of effort to prepare and consumed a lot of financial, material and human resources to collect it.
This gift is not without thought, but rather caters to Emperor Tianwu's preferences. I think Emperor Tianwu will like it very much.
But for people other than Emperor Tianwu, these so-called barbarian skills are not of much concern, and will not attract anyone's covetousness.
Everyone lost interest and no longer paid attention to Zhao Qi'an, and soon the topic changed.
……
After three rounds of wine, five tastes of food.
This evening's dinner was gradually coming to an end.
No one dared to stay too late. Because of the affairs of Jingzhou and the upcoming "Wanshou Banquet", the court meetings that were originally held only once every three or two months have now become morning court meetings every day.
They were all important officials in the court and had to attend the morning court before daybreak. Some of the elders among them were quite old and could not endure the night.
Zhao Qi'an also stood up and left, going downstairs with Duke Ji Liyuan.
As soon as he got downstairs, Ji Liyuan couldn't help but complain, "In the future, don't talk nonsense in such occasions. My dear nephew, your words made me sweat..."
Zhao Qi'an also had a good attitude, and he said, "Yes, the Duke is right."
But when Ji Liyuan glanced at him and saw his indifferent expression, he didn't know whether he didn't listen or he listened but refused to repent.
He thought Zhao Qi'an was ignorant of the ways of the world and sighed, "In the future, you should let Mr. Gou accompany you on such occasions, or you can just say less and make fewer mistakes."
He talked on and on, teaching Zhao Qian'an all the few ways he knew about "being an official".
Whether he was truly kind-hearted or worried that Zhao Qi'an would bring trouble upon himself and implicate his old boss...it was hard to tell.
Just as the two were talking and walking towards the gate of Zhaixing Tower, a shrill voice came from behind them.
"Secretary Zhao, Secretary Zhao, please stay." Zhao Qi'an and the old Duke both stopped and turned to look.
A eunuch came down the stairs from the second floor and walked quickly to the two of them.
Then, the eunuch bowed to Zhao Qi'an and said, "Zhao Sicheng, the Second Prince invites you to the quiet room to discuss something."
Zhao Qi'an was not surprised and said to himself, "As expected."
Ji Haoyu obviously had no intention of inviting him to tonight's dinner, otherwise the invitation should have been sent to the princess's mansion two days in advance.
And the sudden impulse was probably because he heard about the incident at Bai Ri Zong Zheng Temple.
He didn't bring it up during the meal. It seemed that it was inconvenient with so many people around, and he wanted to talk alone.
It seems that today's "startling the snake" not only scared out a small rat snake like the temple secretary Ji Hengyi.
Ji Liyuan didn't know the reason behind this, and asked in surprise: "The Second Prince is looking for him? Eunuch, did the Second Prince tell you why he was looking for Zhao Sicheng?"
The young eunuch replied: "I don't know about this."
Ji Liyuan frowned and thought for a long time, feeling somewhat doubtful.
Could it be that because of what Zhao Qi'an said, the Second Prince was not in a position to get angry during the meal, and now he came to trouble him alone?
With the Second Prince's magnanimity, it shouldn't be the case.
Ji Liyuan didn't want to cause such trouble, but Zhao Qi'an was his subordinate after all, and he was also the God of Wealth of Zongzheng Temple, so he could only bite the bullet and said, "Okay, then please lead the way, eunuch."
He originally wanted to go with Zhao Qian'an to meet the Second Prince. Since he was the Second Prince's uncle, he was a real relative after all. He thought the Second Prince would give him some face.
But unexpectedly, the young eunuch did not move, but bowed to Ji Liyuan and said, "Please stay, Duke. The Second Prince only invited Zhao Sicheng."
Ji Liyuan was stunned.
Zhao Qi'an stepped forward and said, "Don't worry, Duke. I'll be back soon."
Ji Liyuan wanted to say something, but seeing Zhao Qi'an's calm look, he felt a little relieved and reminded him, "Don't forget what I said. Speak less and make fewer mistakes."
Zhao Qi'an gave him a reassuring look, then followed the eunuch away.
……
The third floor of Zhaixing Tower is full of elegant rooms.
Zhao Qi'an followed the young eunuch beside the second prince to the third floor and was led into an elegant room.
"Zhao Sicheng, please wait a moment. The Second Prince will be here soon."
After saying this, the young eunuch bowed to Zhao Qi'an and left the pavilion.
Zhao Qi'an stood at the door of the elegant pavilion, closed his eyes slightly and concentrated, and soon he became aware of everything around him.
Next to the elegant room, there sat a celestial warrior. His aura was not very strong, and his blood seemed to be exhausted. It was probably that his time was up.
He is almost on par with Cang Baizi, the abbot of Baiyun Temple.
When Zhao Qi'an opened his eyes, he already knew his situation.
It seems that the Second Prince attaches great importance to meeting me alone tonight.
(End of this chapter)
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