Chapter 1427 Back to Kyoto, Wang Qinian, Chen Pingping
Zhou Chen left Kyoto in autumn last year, and now, in autumn again, he returned to Qingguo.
On the way back to Kyoto, Zhou Chen couldn't help but think about the old scholar he met at the roadside pavilion. He didn't know if he passed the Chunwei exam this year and whether he would become that rare lucky one, but he probably didn't have much hope.
When he left Kyoto, he was on the ninth level, and when he came back, he was already a grand master.
Although the Grand Master cannot be said to be invincible in the world, having such power does make him feel much more relaxed. Even when facing the old silver coins of the Qing Kingdom, he does not need to worry about anything and can face it calmly.
Although Emperor Qing was also the Grand Master and the Emperor, it can be seen from his behavior that after learning that Zhou Chen was the Grand Master, even if he wanted to get rid of Zhou Chen, he would definitely not take action until he was absolutely sure.
Emperor Qing is indeed capable and strong, but he is too ruthless. People say that Sigu Jian is ruthless and righteous, but in real terms, Emperor Qing is even worse than Sigu Jian. He can obviously rely on upright methods.
He acts like a man, but he likes to hide and use conspiracies and tricks to make various calculations.
If you want to get rid of the Grand Master, there is no problem, but the key point is that Emperor Qing has all kinds of conspiracies and schemes against everyone.
Regardless of whether you are a minister or a biological son, if you are not what he wants, he will use dirty tricks to kill you without any tolerance.
Just look at the final outcome of those who followed Emperor Qing. They all said that the eldest princess Li Yunrui was a crazy woman, but in fact what Emperor Qing did was even worse than her.
Zhou Chen also knows the nature of Emperor Qing, so he has no sense of belonging to the Qing Kingdom. The Qing Kingdom is strong, but the atmosphere of the Qing Kingdom's court is really much worse than that of the Northern Qi Dynasty.
No one wants to think about it, there is always someone staring at you and plotting against you behind your back.
In the Qing Dynasty, outside the city of Kyoto, a black horse came to the city gate leisurely.
After getting closer, I discovered that there was no saddle on the black horse, and the white figure on the horse was not sitting, but lying down, looking as if he was asleep.
The people on the roadside were very surprised to see the figure on the black horse. Without any auxiliary tools, this man could actually lie down on the horse and sleep stably?
Moreover, this black horse is also very magical. It does not need anyone to direct it, but it actually knows where to go and can flexibly avoid pedestrians.
The black horse came to the gate of the city. Under the watchful eyes of the defenders, it stopped steadily and snorted, as if to remind its master.
The man on the horse slowly opened his eyes, stretched his body, and sat up. It was Zhou Chen who had returned from Northern Qi.
Zhou Chen raised his head and glanced at the city gate in front of him and rubbed his eyes.
"We've arrived in Kyoto."
He patted the horse's neck gently and praised: "Well done, Tornado, I'll give you some extra food when I go back, and I'll find you a little mare as a reward."
It took half a month to get from Dongyi City to Kyoto. It was already mid-October and late autumn.
After a year, he finally returned to Kyoto.
Just as he was sighing, a figure suddenly swooped in front of him.
"Sir, I see that you are very busy and travel all the way. You must have come to Beijing from a far away place. Thank you for your hard work."
Zhou Chen looked at the fat middle-aged man in front of him with a smile on his face, and the clothes he was wearing from the inspection institute, and immediately smiled.
What a coincidence.
"How did you see that I traveled all the way?"
"Seeing that you are so tired that you are sleeping on the horse. You must be too tired from the journey."
Seeing him opening his eyes seriously and telling lies, Zhou Chen was 100% sure that there was no one else but Wang Qinian.
"What you said is very interesting. Tell me, what do you want to do if you stop me?"
Wang Qinian's smile became even brighter, and he said amiably: "Young Master has extraordinary bearing. Just one glance made Mr. Wang admire him. He came from afar. It must be his first time in Beijing. Mr. Wang has something here that he would like to invite you to."
Watch."
"Oh, really, take it over and have a look."
"Okay, sir, just wait."
Wang Qinian happily went over and brought something over.
"Young master, you see, this map contains the scenic spots in Kyoto in detail. It may be useful for your first trip to the capital."
Zhou Chen took it and looked at it without opening it, looking down at Wang Qinian who was smiling.
"Did you draw this yourself?"
"Yes, sir, this picture is made of fine paper, supplemented by good pens and ink. I worked hard, repeatedly surveyed, and drew it myself. Moreover, this is the last picture left. Only two of them are left.
Two taels of silver, sir, two taels of silver, it’s not even Wang’s money for running errands and drinking tea, you’ve taken advantage of me.”
Zhou Chen seemed to be smiling but not smiling. Of course he knew what the map was about. He was not interested in the map, but he was somewhat interested in Wang Qinian.
Originally, he was planning to go back to the mansion directly after returning to Beijing, but the appearance of Wang Qinian made him temporarily change his mind.
"I'm not short of two taels of silver, but I want to go somewhere. You can show me the way."
Wang Qinian smiled at first, and then looked troubled.
"Sir, Mr. Wang is just selling a map, but he has no business leading the way."
"no?"
"It's not impossible, it's just."
Wang Qinian was very embarrassed and gritted his teeth: "I have to pay more."
When Zhou Chen heard this, he was very happy and asked for more money to be a layman.
"Then how much do you think is appropriate?"
"Then, even the map and the guide, three, no, five taels of silver. Young master, I am not trying to trick you. I am very familiar with Kyoto. No matter where you want to go, I promise to bring you there as soon as possible. I will never
I will ask you to go one more step, otherwise I, Wang, will be derelict in my duty, and I will not be able to ask for your money anymore."
Wang Qinian carefully quoted the price. Seeing that Zhou Chen had no reaction, he hurriedly explained it himself and patted his chest to assure himself.
While he was talking eloquently, a piece of silver was suddenly thrown at him. He was agile and caught it as fast as lightning.
"Thank you, sir, thank you, sir."
As soon as he got the money, he knew it was no less than five taels. The smile on his face made him happier than seeing his biological father.
Greed for money is greed for money. Since you have received money, you will naturally do something.
"Sir, I wonder where you want to go?"
"Inspection Institute."
"ah?"
Wang Qinian was so frightened that he almost dropped the money in his hand and cried in despair.
"Master, please forgive me. Wang just wants to make a little money. It's not worth it for you to go to the inspection institute in person. Otherwise, I will refund your money and only charge you two taels of silver for the map. You can find it again."
Others leading the way?”
Zhou Chen decisively refused: "No, married girl, spilled water, you took my money, it's impossible to return it."
Wang Qinian was so anxious that he almost cried: "Sir, you have a noble status. There is no need to argue with a little person like Wang. I..."
"Don't worry, I asked you to take me to the Institute, not to report you. It's just that I've heard the name of the Institute for a long time, but I've never seen it. It's hard to get to Kyoto, so I want to see it.
's headquarters."
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"real?"
"If you keep talking nonsense, I will really go to the forensic institute to report you for cheating."
"No, no, young master, I will lead the way, I will lead the way."
Wang Qinian immediately and decisively agreed: "Sir, please wait for me, I will clean up and lead the way for you."
As soon as he turned around, the smile on his face became extremely bright. As long as he didn't go to the forensic institute to report him, it didn't matter to him.
A map sells for two taels of silver, and a guide earns three taels of silver. If you can earn like this every day, you might as well quit working as a clerk in the Forensic Inspection Institute.
But when he was packing his things, he was still wondering. Didn't he hear that any of our children were going to Beijing recently?
He, Wang Qinian, has been around in Kyoto for decades. I can't say that he has a sharp eye, but he still has the basic ability to recognize people.
The young man in white looked lazy, but his demeanor and tone of voice showed that he did not come from a small family. He was not domineering. Although he spoke softly, he also gave people a slight pressure, a bit like
The kind of person who is always in a high position and gives orders.
To be continued...