Chapter 1454 Generous Wang Qinian, Shadow Challenges Zhou Chen

In fact, when Fan Xian and the other two saw Zhou Chen and came to say hello, they had already seen Zhan Pianpian. After all, such a noble, beautiful and pure girl was still by Zhou Chen's side, and it was difficult not to notice.

Especially when they saw Zhou Chen talking to Zhan Pianpian so gently, the love in his tone overflowed, which made several people even more curious about Zhan Pianpian's identity.

Under the curious eyes of Fan Xian and the other five, Zhou Chen pointed at Zhan Pianpian and introduced them.

"This is the eldest princess of Northern Qi."

When Fan Xian and the other five heard this, they were immediately shocked, and then they all saluted Zhan Pianpian one after another.

"I have met Her Highness the Princess."

The intimate posture between Zhou Chen and Zhan Pianpian made them very curious. What was even more curious was that the eldest princess of Northern Qi actually appeared in Kyoto. Did she come with the Northern Qi envoy? Why haven't I heard of it before? It's not a trivial matter for a country's princess to go on an envoy.

"Shh, shh!"

Zhan Pianpian hurriedly gestured to Fan Xian and others to silence them, and then snorted dissatisfiedly at Zhou Chen: "I came secretly with the teacher, and you didn't help me hide it, and you told others directly. It would be harmful to spread it out." The face of the Daqi royal family, huh.”

Zhou Chen smiled fondly and said, "It doesn't matter. As long as I'm here, no one dares to speak against you."

Watching Zhou Chen and Zhan Pianpian flirting, Fan Xian and others looked at each other, but they did not dare to say anything, feeling uncomfortable.

"Didn't you say you want to eat? Lead the way."

"Oh, oh, eat, eat."

Fan Xian woke up from a dream, nodded hurriedly, and then asked Fan Sizhe to lead the way to the restaurant.

When a few people were about to leave, the lady at the stall hurriedly shouted: "Girl, girl, you haven't given me the money yet."

"ah!"

Only then did Zhan Pianpian, who was holding a candied haws in one hand and a toy in the other, react.

"Zhou Chen, I haven't given you any money yet."

Zhou Chen touched her forehead, turned around and asked, "How much is it?"

"Two cents."

Zhou Chen dug out and found that he only had money left, so he was about to wave for He Qin to come over.

But at this time, Teng Zijing and Wang Qinian both took out the copper coins very quickly.

"My lord, I'm coming."

"Sir, I have copper coins with me."

As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Qinian glared at Teng Zijing with dissatisfaction.

"What are you doing? I'm paying the bill, what do you need?"

Teng Zijing was not to be outdone: "Your Excellency saved my life. It is only right that I settle the bill for you and Your Highness the Princess."

"Step aside."

Wang Qinian reached out and wanted to push Teng Zijing aside and go to check out, but Teng Zijing stood firm and grabbed his hand instead.

"I think you're the one who's meddling in other people's business, so stop pretending to be generous to those who pick on you."

Wang Qinian's eyes widened, breath came out of his nostrils, and he stared at Teng Zijing.

Thinking that Wang Qinian had saved his whole life, he took the initiative to settle the bill for the first time, just because he wanted to curry favor with Zhou Chen and the princess, but in the end, someone came up to steal the credit, how could he not be angry.

"Teng Zijing, don't be ignorant of good and evil. If I hadn't carried you to the Duke's Mansion, you would have died."

"I remember your kindness. What's more, I treated you to dinner several times and I've already paid it back."

"Hey, it's my life. How many times can I pay you back by eating some noodles? Do you still have a conscience?"

"It's better to be more conscientious than cheating people out of money all day long."

"..."

Good guy, these two people got into a fight in the street over the two cents they paid for the bill. Fan Xian was embarrassed, especially when Zhan Pianpian tilted his head and looked at them with a strange look on his face. He felt so embarrassed. .

"Can't you two just contribute a penny each?"

Wang Qinian and Teng Zijing looked at each other without giving in, and accepted Fan Xian's proposal, each paying a penny.

Zhou Chen looked at these two funny people speechlessly. The matter of two pennies was so complicated that they almost had to fight in the ring.

Zhan Pianpian was very polite and thanked them: "Thank you. You are Zhou Chen's friends, and you are also my friends."

Wang Qinian and Teng Zijing hurriedly replied: "Your Highness, there is no need for this, this is what we should do."

It was the first time in their lives to be thanked by a princess. Both of them felt it was amazing and very satisfying.

Wang Qinian, in particular, felt that his money was well spent. He curried favor with Zhou Chen and got the gratitude of the eldest princess of Northern Qi. He made a lot of money. The only thing he was unhappy about was that half of his joy was shared by Teng Zijing. He would never do it again next time. Don't save him.

Several people came to a restaurant not far away and asked for a box next to the window. They sat down after Zhou Chen and Zhan Pianpian both sat down.

Zhou Chen introduced Fan Xian and others to Zhan Pianpian.

"Pianpian, this is Fan Xian."

"Fan Xian?"

Zhan Pianpian's eyes suddenly lit up and she asked, "Is he the young Master Fan who wrote 'The wind is rushing, the sky is high, the ape is screaming in sorrow'?"

Fan Xian was very surprised. He didn't expect that the eldest princess of Northern Qi actually knew about him. It was just a poem. Has it been spread to Northern Qi?

"Your Highness, this poem should be considered written by me."

"Then you are really talented. You can write such a good poem at such a young age."

Zhan Pianpian also heard about this poem from her teacher Zhuang Mohan. She was also educated, so she naturally knew that this seven-character poem was very good.

Fan Xian was embarrassed and modest: "No, Your Highness, I just pick up people's wisdom and have no talent."

Then he took the initiative to introduce his sister and brother.

"Your Highness, this is my sister Fan Ruoruo, and this is my brother Fan Sizhe."

"Your Highness."

"Your Highness."

Fan Ruoruo and Fan Sizhe both bowed respectfully. They were not as relaxed as Fan Xian. After all, she was the princess of a country. Even if it was an enemy country, they still had to show respect.

Zhan Pianpian said very straightforwardly: "Hello."

"Your Highness, this is my guard Teng Zijing, and this is the clerk of the Inspection Institute, Wang Qinian, both of whom are my good friends."

"Hello."

Just now, the two of them competed to pay for her. She smiled at them generously, not relying on her status to show off.

Teng Zijing bowed again respectfully and seriously, and Wang Qinian smiled so hard that his eyes were almost narrowed into lines.

Zhou Chen warned: "Pianpian came with the delegation privately, don't spread it everywhere."

"Don't worry, Lord Zhenguo, we won't."

In fact, Fan Xian and the others were very shocked. Seeing Zhou Chen and Zhan Pianpian getting along, they were just like a loving couple. Although everyone knew that Zhou Chen had been to Shangjing City, Northern Qi, not many people knew that he had such a close relationship with the princess of Northern Qi.

What surprised them was that the princess of Northern Qi didn't seem to have any airs at all. She was very easy to get along with and talk to, which was very different from the impression of a royal princess.

When ordering dishes, Zhou Chen and Zhan Pianpian didn't express their opinions. Fan Sizhe ordered a lot. When the dishes were served, they started chatting.

"Fan Xian, you just said that your bookstore has been opened and the Dream of Red Mansions has been sold?"

Fan Xian was a little embarrassed. The Dream of Red Mansions was not written by him, but now he had to take up the identity of the author. Every time it was mentioned, he felt embarrassed.

"It's ready and we're about to start selling it."

Zhan Pianpian asked curiously, "I've read Red Mansions too. Is it sold in your bookstore?"

Fan Xian was shocked, "Has Red Mansions spread to Northern Qi?"

Zhan Pianpian nodded and said, "Yes, we also sell Red Mansions in Da Qi, but not many people have read it, so it's not widely circulated. What volume of Red Mansions have you reached in Qing?"

Fan Ruoruo saw that Zhan Pianpian was easy to get along with, so she said at the right time, "My brother is already writing the next volume."

Zhan Pianpian's delicate eyes suddenly widened, "Red Mansions was written by Young Master Fan?"

"Ah, no, it wasn't written by me, it was written by a Mr. Cao."

Fan Xian tried his best to pass the buck, but there was no Cao Xueqin in this world, so he could only take the credit.

The meal lasted nearly an hour, and then Zhou Chen and Zhan Pianpian said goodbye to Fan Xian and others and went to the street to play again.

Fan Xian and others were still thinking about Zhou Chen and Zhan Pianpian, and Fan Xian couldn't help but sigh.

"I didn't expect that a great master like the Duke of Zhenguo could be so tender. His eyes are almost as tender as the ones I look at Wan'er."

Teng Zijing said, "I think the Duke of Zhenguo and the Northern Qi princess are a perfect match."

Wang Qinian: "Just like me and my wife, we have a deep relationship. It seems that the Duke of Zhenguo and I have similarities."

Fan Xian glanced at Wang Qinian, and really didn't want to expose his shortcomings.

Fan Ruoruo said, "The Northern Qi princess is sincere to the Duke of Zhenguo. She secretly followed the delegation to Kyoto, and it must be to see the Duke of Zhenguo. She looks so soft, but she has such a tough personality. Looking at the rich girls in Kyoto, there is no one like her."

Only Fan Sizhe didn't bother to care about the love between men and women. He was still calculating the bill. He had spent a lot of money on the meal just now.

The Inspection Institute and Emperor Qing have been keeping an eye on Zhou Chen's whereabouts, so Chen Pingping and Emperor Qing both know that Zhou Chen is traveling with Zhan Pianpian in Kyoto, and Zhan Pianpian's identity is no secret in their eyes.

It's just that Chen Pingping is a laissez-faire person. This matter has nothing to do with him, and keeping an eye on him is just his duty.

But Emperor Qing is different. When he learned that Zhou Chen and Zhan Pianpian were together, he thought a lot and wondered if he could use Zhan Pianpian's point to target Zhou Chen.

But after thinking for a long time, he still didn't take any action. Now Ye Liuyun didn't reply to him at all. He really couldn't deal with Zhou Chen by himself.

These days, he has also been thinking about two other possibilities. One is to use Wu Zhu, but he has no idea where Wu Zhu is now, and Wu Zhu only listens to Ye Qingmei, so he may not be able to convince Wu Zhu.

Another way is to contact the temple messenger. He has always wanted to find the temple. Although he still doesn't know the secret of the temple, he has a way to contact the temple messenger.

But he has been hesitating. The temple messenger is not so easy to use, and this is also his trump card. He doesn't know if it is worth it to deal with Zhou Chen.

If possible, he still doesn't want to face Zhou Chen head-on. It is the best choice to use a trick to get rid of Zhou Chen or to subdue Zhou Chen.

After thinking about it for a long time, he still hasn't made a decision.

Don't look at how decisive and resolute Emperor Qing is in the plot, but in fact, he is so strong when he can control it.

If he encounters a situation that is difficult for him to deal with, or when he is not sure, he will become indecisive and constantly plot and calculate, and he will only take action when he feels sure.

In summary, he is very afraid of death, without absolute certainty, unwilling to expose himself, and even more unwilling to do it himself.

People who are used to plotting and scheming will gradually become gloomy.

Zhou Chen has been accompanying Zhan Pianpian. At night, he took a carriage to the bank of Liujing River and watched the night view of Liujing River.

After a day, Zhan Pianpian was very tired. After returning to the mansion, he went to wash and rest. Zhou Chen came to the study alone.

"Master, this is the invitation sent by Dean Chen of the Inspection Institute."

Tong Quan handed the invitation sent by the Inspection Institute to Zhou Chen.

Zhou Chen took it and took a look. It was indeed an invitation from Chen Pingping, inviting him and Zhan Pianpian to meet at Chen Garden outside the city tomorrow.

"Send someone to pass the message and say that we will go tomorrow."

"Yes, Master."

Chen Pingping's Chen Garden is different from ordinary official residences. Chen Pingping put all the things rewarded by Emperor Qing in Chen Garden. Chen Garden not only covers a large area, but also has luxurious courtyards. There are all kinds of rare and precious animals and plants. There are many people in it, and there are no more girls than those brothels.

Chen Garden is so luxurious, and it is also deliberately done by Chen Pingping. After all, as a minister, if you have no desires, how can the superiors trust you?

The next morning, before Zhou Chen and Zhan Pianpian set out, Chen Pingping had already arranged a carriage to meet them.

Zhou Chen was not polite and asked He Qin to rest today. She took Zhan Pianpian on the carriage alone. Sang Wen refused to go with them again on the grounds of feeling unwell.

In the carriage, Zhan Pianpian talked to Zhou Chen about Chen Pingping with great interest.

"Even if I am in the inner court of the palace, I know the name of Chen Pingping from the Qingguo Inspection Institute. It is very popular in our place. It is said that he has a green face and fangs, is five meters tall, has three heads and six arms..."

Watching Zhan Pianpian's babble, Zhou Chen found it very interesting. This child has not been out of the palace for a long time. She is very simple and may believe whatever others say.

"If you think so, you will be very disappointed when you see him later."

"Doesn't he look scary?"

"He doesn't look scary, but when he's angry, he's probably a little scary. But with me here, he won't get angry in front of you, so don't worry."

Zhan Pianpian smiled sweetly and said, "I'm not worried. With you by my side, I won't worry about anything that happens."

Chen Garden is outside the city of Kyoto. Only outside the city can a huge Chen Garden be built. In the city, except for the imperial palace, there can't be such a large mansion.

After leaving the city, the carriage drove for another quarter of an hour before arriving at Chen Garden.

As soon as I got off the carriage, I saw Yingzi pushing Chen Pingping and waiting at the gate of Chen Garden.

"Duke Zhenguo, Princess."

"Dean Chen."

Zhan Pianpian also called "Dean Chen" with Zhou Chen, looking at Chen Pingping with curiosity, wanting to see if this king of spies who made countless people in Northern Qi tremble in fear was so terrifying.

Chen Pingping said enthusiastically: "Duke Zhenguo, Your Highness, please come in."

Walking into Chen Garden, it was indeed different from ordinary mansions. Exotic flowers and plants could be seen everywhere, even peacocks, and some uncommon small animals.

"These are all collected from various places. I brought them back to Chen Garden to raise them, and they can also be entertaining at ordinary times."

"Dean Chen is so elegant."

Zhan Pianpian's eyes were almost dazzled. In just a short while, she saw many flowers, plants and animals that she had never seen before.

When she came to the courtyard, Chen Pingping immediately asked people to come over to play music and dance. It must be said that Chen Pingping really knows how to enjoy himself. The people he found were all beautiful women, and the musicians were also very outstanding.

After watching the singing and dancing for a while and listening to the music, it was lunch time. Chen Pingping was very enthusiastic and set a table of delicious dishes.

It was not long after lunch that a small episode happened.

The shadow wrapped in a black robe kept winking at Chen Pingping, and Chen Pingping spoke helplessly.

"Duke Zhenguo, I wonder if I can trouble you with something."

"What is it?"

Chen Pingping pointed to the shadow beside him and said, "This is my bodyguard, Shadow, who is a martial arts fanatic. He has always wanted to see the gap between himself and the grandmaster. He is too arrogant. So if it is convenient for Duke Zhenguo, please teach him a lesson and let him understand the gap between himself and the grandmaster."

Sorry, this is the only update today. My child at home has a fever of more than 39.5 degrees. I have been tossing and turning for a day. I finally wrote a chapter, but my eyes are really hard to open. I have to rest! I hope I won't toss and turn at night. Alas.