"The Tian Family of Daze has been guarding the Seven Star Tower for 200 years. Their harvest is not as good as before, and there are many examples of them returning empty-handed. However, it's said that the stars are shining brightly this time, and it's the Year of Radiance. There's a treasure that can increase one's lifespan. The news is half true and half false. It's from the Tian Family, so it's 50% reliable … "Chung Geng Sheng leaned back on the specially-made chair and said seriously," That's what happened. "
With Qi's vast territory, cultivation resources were abundant, and the various mystic realms were also very impressive.
For example, the Tianfu Mystic Realm was completely under Qi Ting's control. They even built Tianfu City based on this place.
The Seven Star Tower was also one of the famous mystic realms in Qi. However, this mystic realm belonged to the Tian Family of Daze. It could be said that the Tian Family of Daze relied on this mystic realm to rise.
After many years of fighting and compromise, the Seven Star Tower still belonged to the Tian Family. However, they needed to open up most of the slots and allow other people to participate.
Every few years or decades, there would be an explosion of treasures in the Seven Star Tower, which was known as the "Year of Radiance". However, there was no pattern to it.
The recent few times, the harvest was mediocre, and the Seven Star Tower was not as attractive as before.
This Year of Radiance was said to be the result of a mysterious fortune-teller's divination. The Tian Family tried their best to cover it up, but the news still spread.
The so-called treasure that could increase one's lifespan was actually not eye-catching in the Year of Radiance. Although the Seven Star Tower had a variety of treasures, they had never heard of any extraordinary treasure that could increase one's lifespan.
What really attracted attention was the appearance of a treasure that was related to the secret of the outer tower. However, no one could tell what it was or if it really existed. In short, it was a mystery, and all kinds of news were spread everywhere.
There was no doubt that the treasure that could increase one's lifespan was very attractive to Jiang Wang now. Especially treasures that could increase one's lifespan other than the Longevity Fruit and the Life-Nourishing Pill. He desperately needed treasures that could increase his lifespan and make up for his regrets so that he could take a big step forward.
The trip to the Withered Yard made him feel regretful. For the sake of his long-term cultivation, he had been paying attention to news in this area recently. Chung Geng Sheng was also helping him collect treasures, but this kind of thing could only be found by chance.
"Only fifty percent …" Jiang Wang thought for a moment, "There's no need to make a trip."
Chung Geng Sheng glared at him. "Who can say for sure what will appear in the Seven Star Tower? A 50% chance of reliability is already very stable. "
"Things that can't be explained clearly …"
"I know what you're thinking," Chung Geng Sheng interrupted him, "Don't tell me you think that I won't be able to play without you? Aren't you too full of yourself, Jiang? With your weight, no matter how much it expands, you can't reach me! "
Jiang Wang felt touched and amused at the same time. "Yes, yes, yes. Of course you're good at it. You're so round, you can spin more than ten times in one go! "
Chung Geng Sheng choked and couldn't help but look at Fourteen. "Look at him now. Where did the inarticulate and simple young man go? Now, all she does is stroll around the garden, spend money, and quarrel. "
"Hmph," he said indignantly, "Xu Gaogao is really a black sheep, causing a lot of trouble!"
Jiang Wang was about to retort, "Didn't I learn from you?", but Chung Geng Sheng had already blocked his mouth with Xu Xiangqian. He was really good at quarreling.
He didn't know if Xu Xiangqian was sneezing or not.
"Blame him, blame him," Jiang Wang gave up on winning the argument and became serious. "Are you sure you're okay?"
Chung Geng Sheng smiled confidently. "Go to the market now and find an auntie to chat with. She can even remind you that the Jubao Merchants are going to be gone soon. Don't buy anything from them, just in case they go crazy before they die. Tell me, am I okay with it? "
Jiang Wang looked at Fourteen again. Fourteen's expression was always hidden under the heavy armor, but he nodded slightly.
The Jubao Merchants had been "revived" during this period of time, and they were very active in all aspects. But those who really had connections with them had "wisely" kept silent. Those who were moved by the profits were also suppressed by Chung Geng Sheng and the Four Seas Merchant Alliance.
Wang Yiwu had expressed his confidence in the Jubao Merchants many times, but he wasn't good at business, and he didn't provide any practical resources to support the Jubao Merchants. Just a declaration was useless. It would be better if the Military God, Jiang Mengxiong, did this, but it was impossible.
If Jiang Mengxiong was willing to help Wang Yiwu, Jung Genzun might have already taken control of Junggenjia, and Chung Geng Sheng wouldn't have to do anything, and the current situation wouldn't have happened …
In short, in the competition between Jung Genzun and Chung Geng Sheng, Wang Yiwu couldn't use the resources of the Grand Marshal's Office except for his identity as the Military God's disciple.
Let's put these words aside.
When the rumor turned into a "consensus", the collapse of the Jubao Merchants was already showing signs.
…
When a stone was thrown into the lake, the sound was soon over, but the ripples caused by it would shake for a long time …
The palace of Da Qi was magnificent and occupied a large area.
The Shouning Palace was where the Daqi Empresses lived.
When He Fu was summoned, he didn't dare to delay and hurried into the palace. He was the younger brother of the current Empress He, and the only relative of the Empress outside. The relationship between the siblings used to be very close.
When he entered the palace, He Fu first bowed respectfully. The whole process was meticulous. Even if the ceremonial officer was next to him, it was difficult to find any mistakes.
The Empress also sat on the phoenix chair in silence.
One bowed, one sat, one minister, one master.
One brother, one sister.
The elder sister was still beautiful, but the younger brother's hair was gray.
After a series of bows, the Empress raised her hand and said, "Give me a seat."
Two palace maids carried out a chair and placed it on the lower side.
He Fu bowed and thanked the Empress, then sat down.
The Empress waved her hand again. The palace maids bowed and left without making a sound.
Only a personal maid was left to serve the Empress.
"May I know why the Empress summoned me?" He Fu asked.
At this time, the Empress's voice had a trace of warmth. "I haven't seen my brother for a long time. How is the family? Is Zhen 'er still filial? "
"I'm not promising, so I can only be filial." He Fu's voice was a little muffled.
There was some resentment in his words.
With the He family's current status, it was not difficult for He Zhen to be successful. He didn't need to have any talent at all. He didn't even need the Empress to do anything.
As long as she didn't stop him and acquiesced.
But the Empress stopped him.
Her attitude was very firm.
As a result, He Fu, the Empress's uncle, didn't have a job now. In the early years, he had some ambitions and wanted to fight for a big future. After being persuaded by the Empress, his thoughts faded. After all, he didn't lack glory and didn't have to worry about food and clothing. He just endured it.
But his son He Zhen, who was thirty-six years old this year, also didn't have any achievements.
He could get used to this and endure this. But after enduring for so long, his son still wanted to be like this.
This made him very resentful. In the past, he often went to the palace to see the Empress. He never stopped giving gifts during the New Year and was always worried about his sister's preferences.
From then on, he went to the palace less and less. He couldn't even come unless summoned.
Compared to He Fu, who was already old, Empress He looked like she was in her thirties. She had maintained her youthful appearance and was even more graceful and magnanimous.
Hearing the Empress's words, she just smiled warmly and said, "Filial piety is the most important thing among children."
These words were reasonable. He would only understand after becoming a parent.
In addition, his sister, as the Empress, gently persuaded him. As a younger brother, it wasn't good to always be cold.
He Fu's expression softened and said, "Sister is right. The Crown Prince is filial. This is known by the world. If Zhener can be half as good as his cousin, I'll be satisfied. "
"Zhener is also a good child …" The Empress paused and said, "As his aunt, it's been hard on him."
He Fu was moved and said, "If sister can say this, he won't feel wronged."
The Empress nodded and said casually, "Do you have someone called Cao Xing under you?"
He Fu was shocked, "Yes … but what crime did he commit?"
What crime did Cao Xing, who should be killed, commit? Even the Empress knew about it!
His heart was in turmoil and he couldn't hide his shock.
"No." The Empress shook her head slightly and looked at her brother's aged face, "He seems to be holding a position at the Jubao Merchants?"
"… Yes."
Cao Xing was the honorary elder of the Jubao Merchants. Regardless of cultivation, talent, or methods, there was nothing to be praised about him.
But he could become the honorary elder of the Jubao Merchants because he represented He Fu, the Empress's uncle of Da Qi.
"Let him retire." The Empress said.
Although he already had a premonition, when he heard it, He Fu still subconsciously grabbed the armrest to prevent himself from losing his composure.
In order to avoid suspicion, there were no officials in the He Residence.
As a relative of the Emperor, it was natural that he didn't have to worry about food and clothing. But in the noble circle of Linzi, how could it be enough to not worry about food and clothing?
What did he do that didn't cost money? How could he save money?
The shining silver flowed like water.
It wasn't an exaggeration to say that Cao Xing was responsible for at least half of the He Residence's expenses.
"Is the rumor true? His Majesty is really interested in Jubao … "
The Empress raised her hand to stop him, "How can you and I guess His Majesty's thoughts?"
He Fu was anxious, "But!"
"No buts." The Empress's voice was still gentle, but there was an unquestionable authority.
She was He Fu's sister, but she was also the Empress of Da Qi.
Seeing He Fu's disappointed face, Empress He softened, "Wu Hua is your nephew. You have to think about him. We can't take the slightest risk. "
"You … You … Can't you say something for me?"
The Empress looked at him quietly and didn't answer.
Silence was the most resolute answer.
"But, Empress." He Fu's face was ugly, "This is a path that this commoner found with great difficulty. In the future, everyone in the Residence will be chewed by horses and people. What should we do? The entire Qi will belong to Wu Hua in the future. Do his cousin and uncle have to live in poverty? "
"People can continue to eat, but horses don't have to. If you want to say that we are in poverty, then we are in poverty. "
The Empress said.
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