In the Xianyang Palace, Ying Zheng, who has already gone to court, is handling important matters in the palace. Every day, two stone bamboo slips need to be reviewed and approved by Ying Zheng.
"Um?"
Ying Zheng looked at the bamboo slips in his hand, his brows suddenly wrinkled, and his eyes were full of solemnity.
This scene made the eunuchs standing nearby look at each other, wondering what had happened.
"Call Han Ye to come in!"
Ying Zheng said softly after reading the bamboo slips for a few seconds.
"promise!"
A eunuch quickly bowed to Ying Zheng, then turned around and slowly exited the study.
After a while.
Han Yezhe's figure appeared in front of Ying Zheng and came to Ying Zheng to perform the ceremony.
"Greetings to the King!"
After Han Ye compiled the ceremony, he raised his head full of doubts. In the past, when Ying Zheng reviewed the bamboo slips, he rarely gave instructions, but every time something happened, it would definitely attract Ying Zheng's attention.
Therefore, Han Ye is not sure at the moment whether something happened again and someone needs to be sent out to investigate.
"During this period, many people in Xianyang City mentioned Bai Qi!"
Ying Zheng knelt down behind the wooden table and asked while looking at the remaining bamboo slips.
Han Yezhe saw this and quickly responded with his hands.
"Go back to the king, this is indeed the case!"
After Han Ye finished speaking, he looked at Ying Zheng and knew that there were rumors in Xianyang City during this period. Officials had already written to Ying Zheng, but he didn't know whether that person reported it or what.
"A few days ago, I don't know who was making noise in the city, saying there were rumors."
Han Yezhe's voice paused when he said this, and he looked at Ying Zheng with a vague look, and finally continued speaking.
"It is said that General Bai once said something while drunk, but he will definitely not be like his ancestor Bai Qi!"
When Han Yezhe said this, he felt that his heart could not help but shrink. This simple sentence made him, who had served Ying Zheng in the palace for more than ten years, sweat on his back.
Without him, this sentence is too heart-wrenching and cruel.
What does it mean to be not as good as his ancestor Bai Qi? Does it mean that he does not want to disobey orders like Bai Qi, or does he mean that he will not kill himself like Bai Qi!!
Whenever he thinks of this, Han Yezhe can feel that the person behind him who said this is really vicious and his methods are too terrifying. He has an extremely thorough understanding of people's hearts. A simple sentence does not say everything, but it is better than saying it clearly.
, more deeply rooted in people’s hearts.
Often no other meaning is expressed, but people can't help but think about Bai Qi's end!
at the moment.
Han Yezhe secretly looked at Ying Zheng, not knowing what Ying Zheng would think when he heard these words. The only thing that was certain was that Ying Zheng would definitely think of Bai Qi when Du You committed suicide.
"Are there any other rumors?"
To Han Yezhe's surprise, when Ying Zheng heard what he just said, he didn't have an expected expression. He didn't even raise his head. He just casually asked if there were any other rumors.
This scene actually confused Han Yezhe.
its not right!
Even if Bai Yan sacrificed his life to stand in front of Ying Zheng, Ying Zheng is the king after all. It is impossible to mention Bai Qi's words and not have any reaction to those words. No matter how broad-minded he is, he must have a reaction.
That's it.
strangeness!
Han Yezhe, who couldn't figure it out, endured all the doubts in his heart and bowed to Ying Zheng again.
"Back to the king, there are indeed many bad rumors about General Bai!"
After Han Ye finished the ceremony, he talked to Ying Zheng about this period of time. In addition to Bai Qi's affairs, the most important thing was about Bai Yan's announcement in Luoyin that merchants and common people from all over the world could cross the river for free from Luoyin.
During the conversation, countless people said that Bai Yan was extremely stupid and acted recklessly to gain fame. Even many officials in the court were waiting to see Bai Yan's jokes.
"Is there anyone who has dissent? Someone who has his own opinion?"
As Ying Zheng spoke, he asked again.
Seeing this, Han Yezhe thought for a moment, pondered for a while, and then looked at Ying Zheng.
"Looking at the entire court and even Xianyang City, I haven't seen any objections so far!"
Han Yezhe raised his hands and said.
Ying Zheng, who had not looked at Han Yezhe from beginning to end, heard this, quietly put down the bamboo slips, and looked up at Han Yezhe. His eyes seemed not surprised, but also seemed a little disappointed, and then turned into relief.
"Back off!"
Ying Zheng said nothing more.
When Han Ye saw Ying Zheng's appearance, he didn't know what Ying Zheng was thinking. After concluding the ceremony, he prepared to leave.
"Bai Yan should have returned to Xianyang today?"
Ying Zheng suddenly thought of something, looked at Han Yezhe and asked suddenly.
When Han Ye heard this, he quickly stopped and bowed to Ying Zheng.
"Back to the king, if there is no accident, General Bai should be arriving at Xianyang City soon! Does the king want to summon General Bai?"
After Han Yezhe finished speaking, he looked at Ying Zheng with some anxiety.
Speaking of which, Han Yezhe is one of the few people in the palace who prefers Bai Yan in his heart. Although Han Yezhe doesn't know whether Bai Yan said that sentence or whether it was really drunken nonsense, even
Han Ye also felt that it was very unwise to pay shipping fees for merchants all over the world.
But because of Yang Duanhe, Han Yezhe still sided with Bai Yan.
"No need! Just go back to Xianyang!"
After Ying Zheng finished speaking, he continued to look at the bamboo slips.
Han Yezhe could still understand the previous sentence, but the next sentence made the young Han Yezhe feel confused.
Looking at Ying Zheng, Han Yezhe could only guess that no matter how favored Ying Zheng was to Bai Yan, he would be affected by those words in the end, so he said this.
Think of this.
Han Yezhe couldn't help but feel worried about Bai Yan.
But at the moment, Han Yezhe can't help Bai Yan in this matter. The people behind the scenes who are planning to spread this sentence are too ruthless, not only taking advantage of the Bai family's Bai Qi, but also taking advantage of Bai Yan's past offending Tai Yan.
Many people, now those who have been dissatisfied with Bai Yan, see the opportunity, so they are adding fuel to the fire behind the scenes, making more and more people talk about this matter.
Xianyang City.
At the city gate, an endless stream of merchants and pedestrians entered and exited the city gate under the search of Qin officials. Not far away, a number of carriages drove slowly. Among the carriages, the leader of the carriages had a black flag with the word Qin, and
In the middle and behind are mostly the flags of Qi.
Seeing this, both the Qin officials guarding the city gate and the merchants and pedestrians all looked sideways, and they instantly knew who was coming.
After all, following the edict issued in Luoyin, the affairs of Qi envoys in Luoyin were gradually spread to Xianyang by merchants.
"Then Bai Yan still dares to come to Xianyang? Didn't he see the number of merchants crossing the Luoyin River?"
"No! It's estimated that if he comes to Xianyang on this trip, he will have to rush back within three to five days!"
"What's the use of rushing back? The issue of issuing the edict has already been spread. Brother Su, you cross the river first, but you don't know that in the next few days, almost every day, the number of merchants and travelers going to Luoyin will be more than twice that! I see that
No matter how much money Bai Yan Mansion has, it can't last long! It can only last a day or two at most!"
Under the city gate, many merchants from other countries were whispering and pointing at the approaching carriage.
Due to their status, although these merchants were taboo about Bai Yan's identity, they dared to talk about it in private.
Upon seeing this, the Qin officials at the city gate urged the merchants to enter the city quickly.
After a while.
Along with entering the city, if there were Qin officials controlling the city gate at the beginning, then as the carriage drove into the streets of the city, the buzzing gossip was directly transmitted into the carriage.
There were endless discussions and ridicules. Even though there were carriages and cavalry soldiers, Bai Yan could still hear them clearly while sitting in the carriage.
Inside the carriage.
The comments at this moment were particularly harsh to Uncle Bai. Looking at Bai Yan beside him, Uncle Bai felt helpless.
In Uncle Bai's eyes, Bai Yan can now rely on the king's reward and the previous food to support his expenses. However, as those rumors say, how long can Bai Yan support this expenditure like running water.
But Bai Yan is young and doesn't listen to the words of someone like him, alas~!
Bai Junzhu and Bai Yingxue were also sitting in the carriage. Unlike Bai Ping, Bai Ping was left in Luoyin to manage the shop bought by Bai Yan for the Bai family, while the two daughters followed Uncle Bai back to Xianyang.
Look at Bai Yan.
At the moment, neither Bai Junzhu nor Bai Yingxue understands why Bai Yan is indifferent while looking at the expenses like running water. Even when listening to the rumors outside the carriage, the young man seems not to be able to hear them at all.
Fortunately, I have returned to Xianyang, and I will let my uncle talk to Bai Yan then.
After a while.
The carriage slowly stopped.
"You guys wait in the carriage for a moment!"
Bai Yan told Bai Junzhu and Bai Yingxue, and then walked out of the carriage with Uncle Bai.
Outside the carriage, Bai Yan looked at the residence of the envoy of the State of Qi in front of him, turned to watch Tian Ding and others getting out of the car one after another, and then stepped forward.
"Master Tian, Bai Yan will send Master Tian here today. If there is an opportunity in the future, Bai Yan will visit again!"
Bai Yan came to Tian Ding, saluted Tian Ding, and glanced at Tian Feiyan beside Tian Ding out of the corner of his eye.
Tian Feiyan naturally noticed Bai Yan's eyes and lowered his head slightly, a little concerned that his father was beside him.
Tian Feiyan, who was wearing the Qi costume, looked extremely beautiful at this moment.
"General Lao Bai is here, and Tian Ding is waiting for you at his residence!"
Naturally, Tian Ding was also keenly aware of Bai Yan's fleeting eyes. As for the boy's instinctive little movements, even if they were subtle, Tian Ding, Tian Feiyan's father, could catch them.
Fortunately, after experiencing what happened before, Tian Ding didn't mind it as much as before.
Next to the carriage.
Uncle Bai also saluted Tian Ding, and Tian Ding returned the salute.
Bai Yan bowed to Xunzhou, Lin Anshun and Hou Yao and said goodbye to them. When the three returned their bows, Bai Yan turned around and walked back to the carriage with Uncle Bai.