Zhu Tian: A journey of spiritual practice starting from Joy of Life

Chapter 98 Emperor Qing summons and warns the Fan family
After hearing this, Leng Feibai nodded secretly and slowly walked into the palace.

Before he could go in, he saw Fan Xian walking out from the front with a bored look on his face.

"elder brother!"

Fan Xian didn't say much, but signaled Leng Feibai to be more careful.

Leng Feibai nodded and walked straight in.

As soon as Leng Feibai entered the imperial palace, he saw Emperor Qing in white walking towards him.

"My lord, see your majesty."

Leng Feibai bowed to Emperor Qing, who looked at him and said, "It's been a while since we last met in the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests."

Seeing Emperor Qing trying to get close to him, Leng Feibai quickly replied, "Your Majesty is very busy, and I dare not disturb you."

"You."

Emperor Qing looked at Leng Feibai and said calmly, "I've read the last volume of Tian Long (Tian Long) and Qiao Feng's ending is rather unfortunate. However, I'm more interested in the Sword of the Yue Girl in the appendix, especially the strategy for conquering Wu mentioned by Wen Zhong."

"As long as your Majesty likes it."

Leng Feibai lowered his head and didn't look at Emperor Qing, but secretly despised him in his heart.

"I have already ordered Fan Xian to go on a diplomatic mission to Northern Qi."

Emperor Qing got straight to business. "I know you're worried about letting Fan Xian go alone. But I don't want you to be part of the delegation, lest you mess up my business."

"Your Majesty, I would like to make a bold guess."

Leng Feibai bowed and said, "When I was traveling in Northern Qi, I learned that Xiao En and Ku He went to the temple together and gained great fortune. Dean Chen captured Xiao En but did not kill him, so I dare to speculate that Your Majesty kept Xiao En to torture him to find out the location of the temple."

As soon as these words fell, a cold light flashed in Emperor Qing's eyes.

"If Your Majesty really wants to know the exact location of the temple, I can tell you."

As soon as these words fell, Emperor Qing's expression changed and he asked sternly, "Do you know the whereabouts of the temple?"

"I dare not deceive Your Majesty."

Leng Feibai quickly said, "When I was traveling around the martial arts world, I found the body of a Tianmai who had been killed by the temple. He left the temple's exact location. It's in the far north, deep in a snowy valley. There's a bronze gate. Once the gate opens, there's a staircase leading up into the sky. At the end of the staircase is a palace that's beyond description, held up by white clouds and suspended in the sky."

Listening to Leng Feibai's description, Emperor Qing closed his eyes and asked, "Can you guarantee that what you said is true?"

"I'm not sure. After all, I haven't been there."

"never mind!"

Emperor Qing sighed and said, "For the sake of the information you provided, you should go with us. If you go, you might be able to find a chance to kill Sean."

"Perhaps I can think of a way!"

Leng Feibai laughed and said, "Using Xiao En to provoke a fight between Shang Shuhu and Shen Zhong, I took the opportunity to fish in troubled waters."

"I don't care!"

Emperor Qing said calmly, "You can do whatever you want, but remember, you must find a chance to kill Sean no matter what. Go down."

Leng Feibai nodded, turned and walked out.

"and many more!"

Before Leng Feibai could even take a few steps, Emperor Qing's voice rang out again. "I remember you hooked up with the Saintess of Northern Qi, right?"

Emperor Qing's expression instantly brightened. "Work hard to bring the Saintess of Northern Qi to my Kingdom of Qing. When the time comes, I will issue an order to officiate your wedding."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness."

Leng Feibai bowed again and said, "I will definitely conquer Nai and return!"

After saying that, Leng Feibai turned around and left the palace.

"Conquer it and return!" Emperor Qing smiled triumphantly as Leng Feibai left. "I'd like to see how Ku He reacts when he finds out his most respected disciple has been kidnapped."

Outside the palace, when Leng Feibai was about to leave, he saw Fan Jian hurriedly walking towards him in official uniform.

Upon seeing Leng Feibai, Fan Jian hurried forward and asked, "What did His Majesty say to you?"

"His Majesty asked me to go to Northern Qi with Fan Xian."

As Leng Feibai finished speaking, a hint of anger flashed in Fan Jian's eyes, and then he said, "You go back to the mansion first, I will go talk to His Majesty."

Leng Feibai moved his lips and said quickly, "Okay, godfather, when I get back, I have something to discuss with you and my aunt."

Half an hour later, Fan Jian returned to the Fan Mansion with the imperial edict and asked his family members to come to the study directly.

Fan Jian sat down and said calmly, "Feibai, everyone is here except Fan Xian. If you have anything to say, just tell me."

Leng Feibai nodded, his tone and eyes revealing seriousness. "Foster father, aunt, His Majesty has issued an order for Fan Xian and me to lead the team to Northern Qi to exchange hostages."

"what!"

Seeing this, Liu Ruyu said worriedly, "Feibai, that's so dangerous. Do you and Fan Xian have to go?"

After hearing this, Fan Jian sighed and said, "Your Majesty has already decided that it will be Fan Xian and the others. There's no way he can change it."

"Godfather, aunt, don't worry."

Leng Feibai patted his chest and said, "As long as Ku He doesn't take action, I'm 98% sure I can bring Fan Xian back."

After listening to Leng Feibai's words, Fan Jian and others secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"But compared to me and Fan Xian, I am more worried about you, godfather."

Leng Feibai gritted his teeth and said, "Li Yunrui said he left a gift for Fan Xian when he left the capital. So I suspect that Li Yunrui is colluding with not only the Crown Prince but also others. So I'm worried that when Fan Xian and I leave Kyoto, someone will attack the Fan family and force Fan Xian and me to submit."

As soon as these words came out, Fan Jian's face darkened and he motioned Leng Feibai to continue.

"My adoptive father has now taken over as the Minister of Revenue and is a senior official in the cabinet. It would be very difficult for others to plot against him."

Leng Feibai said as he looked at the others, "Auntie and Ruoruo don't go out on weekdays, so trouble won't come to you. The only one I'm worried about is Sizhe."

Upon hearing this, Fan Sizhe immediately became unhappy, "Brother Feibai, what are you talking about? Why do you think I'm just a brainless idiot?"

Fan Ruoruo said angrily, "Brother Feibai is right, you are the dumbest in the family. If my opponent is you, I will also pick on you."

"sister!"

Fan Sizhe said pitifully, "I'm pretty smart too."

"All right."

Fan Jian interrupted Fan Sizhe, "Feibai, go on." Leng Feibai looked at Fan Sizhe and said, "Sizhe, let me ask you this: If someone told you there was a business that could make more money than running a bookstore, would you do it?"

"real!"

Fan Sizhe's eyes gleamed with gold, "There are more profitable businesses than opening a bookstore!"

"Borthello!"

As soon as these words fell, Fan Sizhe's face turned pale in an instant, and he said aggrievedly, "Brother Feibai, please don't hurt me. How could I possibly open a brothel?"

Leng Feibai raised an eyebrow, "Really?"

Fan Sizhe quickly gestured, "Brother, let me tell you, there are only four or five established brothels on Liujing River. Those doing this business now simply can't compete with the established ones. And..."

Fan Sizhe looked at Fan Jian, whose face was livid, and said, "If I really dare to open a brothel, my father will punish me with family rules. I'm not that stupid."

Fan Jian breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this, but Leng Feibai continued, "What if they tell you it's not a brothel, but a place for drinking, chatting, listening to music and reciting poetry? And they've already found a place for you, hired staff, and hired a manager to help you run it. All you have to do is go there regularly to collect and check the accounts."

Before Fan Sizhe could speak, Liu Ruyu covered her head and said, "Then Sizhe must have fallen into the trap. I know him too well!"

(End of this chapter)