Pang Xiao took the black horsewhip and looked at the tassels at the tip and the pendant at the handle. He couldn't help but be moved.
"Then you can use mine first." He walked to Huzi's side and took the horsewhip that he had used for many years. He then handed it to Ji Zeyu.
Ji Zeyu took it and shook the horsewhip in his hand. He smiled and said: "Okay, I'll take it as a gift from you. Let's go. It's getting late. "
Pang Xiao nodded. He suddenly opened his arms and hugged Ji Zeyu.
The two of them were about the same height. They were both very tall. Pang Xiao was moved by Ji Zeyu's brotherly affection. He held Ji Zeyu's whip and gently hit Ji Zeyu's back twice.
Ji Zeyu was surprised at first. He then slowly raised his hand and hugged Pang Xiao back. His peach blossom eyes revealed a warm smile that could not be hidden.
"Good brother, wait for me to come back. Let's drink."
"Okay, we won't go back until we're drunk." Ji Zeyu hit Pang Xiao's shoulder.
Pang Xiao laughed loudly and hugged Ji Zeyu again. Then he turned around and mounted his horse. He waved to Ji Zeyu in high spirits: "Let's go."
Ji Zeyu took Pang Xiao's horsewhip and led his silver-white horse back a few steps to make way.
Jinghu Wei and the others followed behind Pang Xiao. They rode past Ji Zeyu and quickly disappeared into the distance.
Ji Zeyu finally tightened his grip on the horsewhip that Pang Xiao gave him. He returned to his expressionless self and mounted his horse, urging it to return to the capital.
He did not immediately return to his Prince Consort's Residence. Instead, he made a detour to the Family Qin. However, because he was worried that there would be Spies around the Family Qin, he did not dare to show his face and only glanced at them from afar.
Just as he turned a corner in the alley, he saw a group of people coming to a halt at the end of the alley, facing the Family Qin's entrance.
The leader of the group was riding a tall red horse. He was wearing a mink fur cloak and a warm hat with a mink fur rim. His face was as calm as water as he dismounted from his horse under the service of a bowing man wearing an iron-gray cotton robe.
Although he was far away, Ji Zeyu easily recognized that the person who had come was none other than Emperor Li Qitian, who was supposed to be at the top of the palace!
Ji Zeyu hurriedly dismounted from his horse and hid on top of the wall. He cautiously peeked his head out to observe, but his brows were tightly furrowed in worry.
At this time, Li Qitian was standing in front of the Family Qin's entrance with a gloomy face and his hands clasped behind his back. Li Guanwen and a group of Imperial Bodyguards were in a panic. They carefully guarded the front, back, left, and right.
When they went to the Prince Zhongshun's Residence, they unexpectedly found nothing. There were only servants left in the residence. Pang Xiao's maternal grandfather, his wife, and mother said that they had left early in the morning with a bundle to visit relatives. They did not know when they would return.
How could it be such a coincidence that they left just like that? He had known Pang Xiao for a long time. How could the Yao Family and the Pang Family have any relatives to visit? It was obvious that they wanted to tease him!
Good, good, good. Since they said that they wanted to visit relatives, wasn't their family's biggest in-law the Family Qin? He wanted to see how the Family Qin would react! If the Qin Huaiyuan really dared to cover up the secret stash as he guessed, then everything would be out of his control!
In a fit of anger, Li Qitian had already lost his reason. He ordered in a deep voice, "Go and knock on the door."
The attendants and Imperial Bodyguards did not dare to be negligent. They immediately complied and quickly went to knock on the door.
The doorman answered very quickly. However, when he saw that the group of people standing in front of the door did not come with good intentions, he was nervous and did not know what to do. "Everyone, this is the Qin Residence. Who are you?"
Li Qitian stood with his hands clasped behind his back. He was silent.
Li Guanwen looked back at Li Qitian. In this situation, should he reveal his identity? Your Majesty did not express his position. It was really difficult for him to die!
Li Guanwen criticized in his heart. He could only try to figure out Your Majesty's thoughts. He said, "Honored guests have arrived. Quickly go and ask your Master to come out."
The doorman looked doubtfully at the pale-faced, beardless, and luxuriously dressed man in front of him. He then looked at the middle-aged man beside him, whose face was as calm as water, as if he was suppressing his anger. He could not help but nod and say, "This humble one will go now."
As he spoke, he did not dare to hesitate. He quickly turned around and dashed into the residence.
Compared to the servants of the Prince Zhongshun Residence, the servants of the Family Qin Residence were clearly more courteous and enthusiastic.
Li Qitian's face was cold. When he saw that the other party's attitude towards him was so nervous, he felt a bit better.
Even so, he still had no way to vent the anger in his heart. He had already ordered people to chase after Pang Xiao. If they did not chase after Pang Xiao, he could not guarantee that he would not take his anger out on them.
In short, he needed to first see what Qin Huaiyuan's attitude would be.
After a short while, the sound of footsteps could be heard from inside the residence. Soon after, the door opened. Qin Huaiyuan, who was wearing a dark blue silk robe that was neither new nor old, was standing inside. When he saw the people outside, he was so frightened that he wanted to kowtow on the spot.
When Li Qitian saw this, he did not stop him. He clasped his hands behind his back and accepted his bow.
When Qin Huaiyuan saw that Li Qitian was dressed casually, he did not dare to greet him. He only said, "Please come in."
Although the servants accompanying him did not know Li Qitian's identity, they could tell from Qin Huaiyuan's attitude that this guest must be of high status. No one dared to neglect him in the slightest. They hurriedly went to tidy up the front hall and prepare tea and snacks.
When they entered the residence, Li Qitian hesitated for a moment. In the end, he ordered the imperial bodyguards to stand guard outside the door. He only brought Li Guanwen inside.
Qin Huaiyuan knew how to act appropriately and did not let the servants in to disturb them.
When Li Qitian sat down, Qin Huaiyuan once again knelt down and bowed deeply. Only then did he dare to say, "Your Majesty has graced my humble residence with your presence. This humble subject did not go out to meet you. Please forgive this humble subject for not going out to meet you."
Li Qitian pursed his lips and stared at Qin Huaiyuan. He said in a deep voice, "Beloved Official Qin, do you know why We have come?"
Qin Huaiyuan was kneeling properly. When he heard Li Qitian's words, his eyes revealed confusion. He pondered for a moment and said, "It seems that Your Majesty has come because you sympathize with this humble subject. Your Majesty values this humble subject so much. This humble subject …"
"Shut up!" Li Qitian angrily slammed the table. He leaned forward and gnashed his teeth as he said, "Are you trying to play tricks in front of Us? You clearly know why We have come, yet you are playing dumb in front of Us? Beloved Official Qin, We have always valued your talent and have never made things difficult for you because of your status as a humble subject. Is this how you repay Us? Hm? "
Qin Huaiyuan's face turned pale. He hurriedly kowtowed and said, "Your Majesty, please calm down! This humble subject does not understand Your Majesty's meaning. If Your Majesty has any orders for this humble subject, just tell me and this humble subject will do my best to carry them out. This humble subject is also aware of Your Majesty's appreciation of my talents. This humble subject has always been conscientious and conscientious in carrying out my tasks. This humble subject does not dare to disobey Your Majesty's orders in the slightest! "
"You can explain yourself however you want. Let Us ask you, do you know that Pang Zhixi has left the capital?"
Li Qitian stared fixedly at Qin Huaiyuan's face. He did not want to miss any expression on his face.
Qin Huaiyuan's eyes widened in astonishment. He said in disbelief, "Your Majesty means that Prince Zhongshun has left the capital? Your Majesty did not give him any orders. He is … "
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