After Du Qi left the palace, he did not go straight home. Instead, he took a carriage to the tea shop and called for Jin Wuque, Qian Zailai, Qianxue, and Cai Youde. All of Du Qi's subordinates had arrived.
Facing everyone, Du Qi said slowly, "I have just been summoned by His Majesty. He wants me to be the envoy to the Turks in the north. I will not be in Chang 'an for a long time. "
"When I am not in Chang 'an, you all take care of your own matters. There is no need to report."
"If you meet with any problems, go directly to the Chang 'an County Yamen and ask Wang Minzhi for help. His Majesty personally gave Wang Minzhi a decree to help you deal with things. "
Du Qi said seriously, "So if you meet with any problems, he is duty-bound to help."
Qianxue said worriedly, "Young Master, the Turks are cruel and often invade the border. It will be dangerous for you to go as an envoy. You are not suitable to be an envoy at your age. How can we let you go? "
Du Qi said, "I have no choice. I have to go. His Majesty has already ordered me to be the deputy envoy. Under such circumstances, I cannot refuse. "
Qianxue was sad when she heard that.
She started to worry about Du Qi's safety.
Qianxue thought about it and said, "Young Master, I will go with you. When you go to the Turks in the north, I will take care of your daily life. After all, the tea shop has Shopkeeper Cai. Even without me, there will be no problems. "
"Don't!"
When Du Qi heard this, he couldn't help but laugh.
Qianxue taking care of his daily life?
In the end, he would be the one taking care of Qianxue's daily life. Moreover, going deep into the Turks in the north, Qianxue was not suitable as a woman.
Du Qi said, "You stay in Chang 'an and take care of the tea shop."
Qianxue said, "Young Master, are you looking down on me?"
Du Qi did not answer her and said directly, "Anyway, you stay in Chang 'an. There is no room for discussion. It is decided. Do you understand? "
"Yes!"
Qianxue did not say anything else.
Cai Youde was not an indecisive person, nor was he sentimental. Since it was decided, he knew that he could not change it, so he said, "Please rest assured, Young Master. I will help Miss Qianxue."
Jin Wuque replied, "Young Master, I will handle the matters of the inn well. I will not disappoint you."
Qian Zailai frowned.
The teahouse and restaurant were easy to run, but Xinhua Wen Xuan was supported by Du Qi alone. Once Du Qi left, Xinhua Wen Xuan would be greatly affected.
Qian Zailai said worriedly, "Young Master, now that you are going on a diplomatic mission, what should you do with the two books, Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Investiture of the Gods?"
Du Qi chuckled and said, "Be it the Romance of the Three Kingdoms or the Investiture of the Gods, I have enough drafts. Based on the current update rate, the saved chapters would last at least a month or two. In a while, you can follow me to get the latest chapter. "
"Yes!"
Qian Zailai finally let out a sigh of relief.
With Du Qi's words, he was relieved. As long as the Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Investiture of the Gods could be updated for a month or two, then even if they stopped temporarily, the impact would not be great.
After all, during this period, Qian Zailai had been digging for good books. As long as there were other books to replace them, even if they were not as good as Du Qi's two books, the impact would not be great.
Du Qi arranged other matters, including the inn, the teahouse, and the bookstore. Then, he left the teahouse and went to the Du residence. After all, the diplomatic mission was very important. He had to report to his mother, the Jeong Clan.
He was worried about the Jeong Clan's reaction.
As soon as Du Qi returned to the Du residence, he went straight to the Jeong Clan's backyard. The Jeong Clan was now sewing the soles. This was specially made for Du Qi and his brothers. When she saw Du Qi coming, she smiled and quickly said, "Erlang, you're here. Come, come, you came just in time. Quickly try the soles and see if they fit."
Du Qi tried the soles. The size of the soles was about the same, just right.
After the Jeong Clan took it, she nodded with satisfaction and said, "Just right. It seems that Mother didn't remember wrongly."
Du Qi said, "Mother, you can leave these things to the people in the residence. Why do you have to do it yourself?"
The Jeong Clan snorted and said, "How can you leave your shoes to others? It's best if I do it myself. This kind of shoe is durable. Especially your father, he goes here and there all day long. He often goes to the battlefield with the Qin Emperor. His shoes will soon be worn out. "
When Du Qi heard that, he felt a lump in his throat.
He and his sons were all people that the Jeong Clan cared about. But now, he was going to be sent as an envoy. For a moment, he did not know how to say it. If he was in his twenties or thirties, as an official of the Tang dynasty, it would be reasonable for him to be sent as an envoy to the Turks.
But now, Du Qi was too young. The Jeong Clan would definitely not accept it.
Du Qi found it difficult to speak.
The Jeong Clan saw that Du Qi was not saying anything and was a little puzzled. In the past, whenever Du Qi came to the backyard, he would talk non-stop. But today, he did not say anything.
The Jeong Clan put down the needle and thread and said, "Erlang, did something happen to you? If you're in trouble, just tell Mother. Mother will help you solve it. "
Du Qi said, "Mother, His Majesty summoned me as an envoy to the Eastern Turks in the north."
"Ah!"
The Jeong Clan exclaimed when she heard that.
She was stunned for a moment. Then, she saw darkness in front of her and her body was about to collapse to the ground.
Du Qi was quick to react. He rushed forward to support the Jeong Clan and pressed on her philtrum. After a while, the Jeong Clan slowly woke up. She choked and said, "My son, His Majesty must be blind to send a twelve-year-old child as an envoy. Erlang, don't be afraid. Mother will find Qin Wangfei and ask her to take me to the palace. Even if I have to sacrifice my life, I won't let you go. "
In the eyes of the Jeong Clan, being sent as an envoy to the Turks was suicide.
No matter what, it was impossible.
Du Qi gently patted the Jeong Clan's back to comfort the Jeong Clan. He said, "Mother, you can't blame His Majesty for this. At that time, His Majesty asked me if I was willing to go. If I said no, His Majesty would not force me. I was the one who said that I was willing to go. "
"Are you stupid?"
The Jeong Clan heard this and said angrily, "Erlang, you're usually quite smart. Why are you being so stupid now? By doing this, have you considered Mother's and your father's feelings? "
Du Qi smiled and said, "Mother, I'm not young anymore. I know what to do and what not to do. Even if Father knows about this, he will only agree. Mother, although this journey is dangerous, it's actually not that dangerous. I'm only the deputy envoy. The head envoy is Zhangsun Shunde. With him around, I'll be safe. Don't worry. "
"You little brat, you're really …"
The Jeong Clan heard this and was still very worried. Du Qi was a piece of meat that had fallen from her body, so how could she not be worried? Furthermore, he was going to the Turks in the north.
These Turks had always been inhumane. Once they entered the Turks' territory, they would easily fall into danger.
Du Qi said, "Mother, I know what's important."
Thud! Thud!
At this time, footsteps were heard. It was the housekeeper of the residence rushing in. The housekeeper came to the Jeong Clan's side and said, "Madam, there's a message from Master from the frontlines."
Then, the housekeeper handed over a letter.
The Jeong Clan took it and read it. After reading it, she waved her hand and dismissed the housekeeper. Then, she looked at Du Qi and said, "Erlang, your father sent a message saying that the war at the frontlines has ended. Dou Jiande and Wang Shichong's forces have been destroyed. Now, the war at the frontlines has begun to end. I estimate that the army will return to the capital next month at the latest. "
After a pause, the Jeong Clan continued, "Listen to Mother. Delay the diplomatic mission. Wait for your father and the King of Qin to return and make arrangements. We'll see what your father and the King of Qin have to say then. "
Du Qi laughed when he heard this.
No matter what, his mother did not want him to go on a diplomatic mission and was worried about his safety.
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