Returning to Beijing seemed to be an urgent matter, but Qi Yu felt that there was no need to travel day and night.
Why?
Qi Dalang analyzed it this way:
Even without his own response, King Yan's rebellious intentions were obvious. The Holy Sage had so many eagles, dogs and minions, how could he not count them all?
When he came, the emperor had explained that the purpose of this mission was to investigate the unknown force that was in contact with Princess Sichuan, and that he was not specifically here to investigate Prince Yan, so there was no need for him to be too nervous.
Therefore, there is no need to be too impatient when hurrying, as long as you hold your hand a little tighter.
The return route is the same as when we came here. After traveling by land, we then turn to the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal and then head all the way north.
On this day, the wind was calm and the sun was shining brightly, and the haze that had been shrouded for many days finally began to dissipate.
Good weather always makes people feel refreshed and happy.
Even, there are some random thoughts.
Huang Fei is like this, he has already started talking about women.
Think about it?
Fulfill you!
Therefore, when the official ship docked to purchase supplies and rest, the considerate Qi Yu specially treated the considerate Huang Fei to a banquet and had a so-called "flower" wine.
Qi Yu explained that this move was to thank him for his careful care along the way.
Huang Fei was very happy and accepted it readily.
So, what's the "flower" method for this wine?
Let's see, in addition to being accompanied by a charming little lady, there is also a beautiful orchid dancing in circles, allowing you to move your index finger and ten fingers at the same time.
Holding the wine glass, Huang Fei became confused.
When two grown men are having a drink, why do they only order powder?
Yes, how embarrassing is it to let Mr. Qi watch over there...
Now it's prostitution with public funds... ahem, it should be said that public funds cultivate sentiments, and it doesn't cost him his own money, so why should he save it?
In response, Qi Yu laughed and said that he had to go home to pay the public rations and was now recharging his energy.
Oh I got it!
Huang Fei expressed his understanding after analyzing it with his lower body.
Then, there was singing and dancing, the clothes were elegant,
The two of them ate and drank heavily and were in high spirits.
Just when Huang Fei was about to loosen his belt, his nose finally smelled something was wrong.
What's wrong?
As the saying goes, anyone who shows courtesy for nothing is either a traitor or a thief!
Also, things like eating flower wine are obviously not in line with Mr. Qi's temperament.
Could it be...this is the Hongmen Banquet?
Well, it's possible!
After this period of understanding, Huang Fei felt more and more that Qi Yu was unfathomable.
Although he appears to be a modest gentleman on the surface, if he really shows his true nature, he will kill people without blinking an eye, and his intelligence is not that high. Otherwise, how could he defeat Princess Sichuan?
Huang Fei's thoughts finally returned to his upper body.
After calming down, he hurriedly pushed away the person in his arms and said seriously: "Master Qi, something is really wrong with you today! Just tell me directly what kind of medicine is being sold in this gourd?"
Qi Yu smiled and said, "You are thinking too much! This time, I sincerely want to invite you to come out and have some fun. Of course, I will also ask you about some little things."
'no big deal?
Huang Fei was born as a hawk, and he still had this basic sense of smell. He simply ignored the first half of the sentence and said cautiously: "Tell me, what do you want to ask me about?"
Qi Yu coughed dryly, waved away Hu Ji and Fen Tou in the room, and then said, "I want you to help me clear up my confusion!"
"What confusion is solved?"
"No hurry, come on, let's drink this cup first!"
"..."
Qi Yu wanted to ask about something else, but about the mystery of the two herbs on the cricket picture.
As for the appointment in Linjiang in Yongchuan Mansion, in addition to himself and the emperor, Huang Fei was also one of the parties involved.
That's why I came to ask him.
Qi Yu also knew that the inner guard's words were quite difficult to manipulate, so he came up with such a special bribery method.
Huang Fei is sober, how can he still be in the mood to drink?
"Master Qi, you'd better explain yourself clearly, otherwise I won't be able to drink this wine."
This time, Qi Yu didn't hide anything and asked directly: "Back then, when I had an appointment with the Holy Master Yongchuan Mansion in Linjiang, I gave him a "Cricket Picture". I don't know the mystery of the two medicinal herbs on my picture.
Has the Holy One ever interpreted it?"
From what Huang Fei heard, Qi Yu was asking whether the emperor understood the so-called mystery. However, to Qi Yu, this was completely a lie.
Yes, Qi Yu himself doesn't know what the mystery is?
However, Huang Fei doesn’t think so!
He felt that it was Qi Yu's own painting, so how could he not know the inside story?
So tell me?
Huang Fei was about to say it, but held it back in time.
Well, something's still wrong!
Couldn't you just ask the emperor about this matter directly? Why should you ask me in private?
He indeed thought and said so, and then he said bluntly: "Haha, you'd better ask the emperor about this!"
Qi Yu chuckled and said, "Tsk, tsk, with a mind like yours, no wonder you can't climb to the position of general manager!"
Is this... laughing at me for being stupid?
Huang Fei asked curiously: "Why do you say that to me?"
Qi Yu said: "Think about it, if I really ask this question, doesn't it mean that I am more advanced than the emperor? If the emperor can interpret it, it's better. If he doesn't, doesn't it mean that he is too stupid?
?Where do you want to put my emperor’s face? So, I can’t ask!”
It seems like...
Even so, Huang Fei still didn't want to say anything, so he said perfunctorily: "It's been so long that I don't remember it anymore."
Yeah?
Qi Yu smiled and said: "You deliberately concealed this matter, which is not good for you or me at all."
All... no good?
Huang Fei tasted the product and said, "How do you say this?"
Qi Yu explained: "Let's put it this way, if you don't tell me, I will be confused, so there will be no good." Then, his voice changed and he said sternly: "But for you, the harm will be even greater.
Well, think about it carefully, what would happen if you were the only one who knew about this kind of thing? You have to know that there are very few internal guards who die well!"
Waterfall sweat!
Hearing this, Huang Fei's hair stood up involuntarily as if on a conditioned reflex, and his face was filled with shock.
I still remember that not long ago, two confidential internal guards disappeared. Could it be that they were later...?
Qi Yu seemed to have seen through what he was thinking, and at this moment he made a cooperative gesture of wiping his neck.
This time, Huang Fei was even more scared!
"Are you going to say it or not? Be happy, the fans are still waiting for you!"
"Okay, then I'd better say it!"
"..."
Under Qi Yu's coaxing and intimidation, Huang Fei finally compromised and agreed to tell the secret.
That is, the specific interpretation of those two herbs.
From Huang Fei's perspective, people who have visited the brothel together can definitely be trusted.
"I remember that at that time, you deliberately drew two medicinal herbs on the "Cricket Picture", but did not explain the intention. Later, the emperor actually asked me to ask the doctor for identification..."
"The doctor said that those two plants are both medicinal materials. One of them is called Asarum, and the other one is called Fangji... The emperor's interpretation at the time was that you were deliberately reminding him to be careful and defensive.
'..."
Asarum, homophonic for "careful", means meticulous; and "guarding against oneself" is easy to understand, that is, beware of one's own people.
If we look at it based on the actual situation at that time, isn't it a reminder to the prince to pay attention and beware of King Yongchuan who wants to harm him?
oh……
I never imagined that the actual situation would be like this!