After being married for so many years, the empress sensed something was wrong and asked, "Did Qingqing do something wrong again?"
"You think too much." Hao Yuntian stood up and left. He didn't know when he would find her, so he couldn't sit here and wait for Pei Niangzi.
Coincidentally, Hao Qingqing and the others came back around this time, even though Hao Qingqing didn't want to come back too early.
While she was still outside the Palace, Pei niangzi bumped into the people sent by the Emperor and entered the Palace faster than Hao Qingqing.
When she saw Hao Yuntian, he was sitting in a hall dealing with official business.
"Greetings, Your Majesty!" Pei Niangzi cupped her hands in greeting.
Hao Yuntian put down the document in his hand and looked up, asking, "Qingqing went to watch the show again?"
Pei Niangzi replied respectfully, "Yes."
Hao Yuntian said, "That girl will never grow up. What was the result of the Waterfall Platform? "
Pei Niangzi said, "The challenger, Xuan Zichun, was killed by a group of people sent by Niu Youdao …" She explained the situation, including how Hao Qingqing went to Niu Youdao's place.
Vast Cloud Diagram laughed, as if he was a little interested. However, what he was interested in was not how Niu Youdao killed people, but something else. "Qingqing and Hu Yanwei are playing together?"
Pei Niangzi knew what he was interested in, but she didn't know if she should say it. From a woman's point of view, she also disliked Hu Yanwei, but there were some things she shouldn't say. She reminded him with a hidden meaning, "Hu Yanwei likes to go to brothels, and the princess is disgusted by it. She doesn't have anything good to say to Hu Yanwei."
Hao Yuntian was silent for a moment, then said, "He's a man, I can understand. Hu Yanwei has nothing to do now, and he's still young, so it's a bit absurd. When he has a family and understands his responsibilities, he'll naturally restrain himself. His family's situation can't be allowed to continue like this forever. Sanniang, you're someone by Qingqing's side, so there are some principles you need to talk to Qingqing about. Do you understand what I mean? "
"Yes!" Pei Niangzi agreed. She wouldn't talk to Hao Qingqing about principles she didn't agree with. She just had to do what she was supposed to do.
Vast Cloud Diagram stared at Pei Niangzi with a deep gaze, before returning to the topic from before, "You said that there are many cultivators spectating the battle at the Waterfall Platform. How many are there?"
Pei Niangzi pondered for a moment before replying, "Your Majesty, I'm not sure exactly how many people are there, but there are at least a few thousand spectators."
"Thousands of people …" Vast Cloud Diagram muttered and asked again, "Are they all cultivators?"
Pei Niangzi replied, "They should be cultivators. It's not easy for ordinary people to enter that place."
The Vast Cloud Diagram was silent. In the silence, he waved his hand.
Pei Niangzi cupped his fists and bowed. He took a few steps back and turned around to leave.
Slowly, Hao Yuntu leaned against the back of his chair and slowly said, "Bu Xun, do you think that Qingqing should return the money she owes?"
Standing at the side, a slightly plump white-haired old eunuch stepped forward. He was the Bu Xun whom the emperor had mentioned. With a smile on his face, he said, "It's just a joke. Don't take it seriously."
Vast Cloud Diagram: "That girl Qingqing promised him another hundred thousand warhorses today."
Bu Xun chuckled. "The princess is naive and ignorant of the ways of the world. The promise of a hundred thousand warhorses is even less serious."
Vast Cloud Diagram tilted his head and looked at him. "There are thousands of cultivators spectating the battle at the Waterfall Platform. What do you think?"
Having accompanied each other for so many years, even if they didn't have a telepathic connection, they were still familiar with each other's thoughts. Bu Xun seemed to have understood something and replied, "And this is only the ones at the Waterfall Platform. Who knows how many cultivators are not at the Waterfall Platform but in the capital city."
Vast Cloud Diagram: "That's right! And this is only the ones who went to the Waterfall Platform. Who knows how many more in the capital city. What do so many cultivators want to do in the capital city? "
Bu Xun: "They should be sent by various forces to ask for warhorses."
"Aren't there too many people gathered here? Even a small commotion can attract thousands of cultivators to spectate. What if something big happens? They even came to this Lonely One's doorstep to fight! With so many people with bad intentions loitering around this Lonely One's house, once something happens and someone gathers to cause trouble, this Lonely One's palace wall guards won't be able to stop them. It's time to clean them up. "
As Vast Cloud Diagram spoke, he stood up and walked around the long table. He walked out of the door and stood under the eaves of the palace gate.
Bu Xun followed his every step, observing his expression from the side.
Slowly, Vast Cloud Diagram stared ahead, his gaze deep. "How can the grand Eldest Princess of the State of Qi go back on her word! This Lonely One's precious daughter owes money, so this Lonely One will help her pay it back. This Lonely One will help her fulfill her promise. After all, this Lonely One is her father … "
In the deep and serene courtyard, the lights were waning. Moon butterflies fluttered under the moonlight. In this beautiful scene, Niu Youdao raised his head and gazed at the moon.
Black Peony walked over with several pieces of paper in her hands. "Daoye, this is the situation of the families you'll be visiting tomorrow."
Niu Youdao retracted his gaze from the night sky. Just as he took those pieces of paper, Duan Hu hurried over and reported, "Daoye, Pei Niangzi has come to visit."
Niu Youdao was curious. "What is that simple-minded Princess doing here so late at night?"
Duan Hu said, "The Princess isn't here. It's just Pei Niangzi and Chai Fei."
Niu Youdao was slightly startled. "Invite them in!"
Soon, Pei Niangzi and Chai Fei arrived. They invited the guests to take a seat in the living room.
After tea was served, Niu Youdao was still curious. "Do the two of you have any instructions?"
Pei Niangzi smiled. "We don't dare to give instructions. We are here on His Majesty's orders to see Brother Niu."
"Emperor?" Niu Youdao was suspicious. "The Emperor of the State of Qi has a decree for me?"
Pei Niangzi said, "You aren't from the State of Qi. What decree would there be for you? His Majesty sent us here to negotiate with Brother Niu."
"Negotiate?" Niu Youdao and Black Peony looked at each other in confusion. Niu Youdao asked again, "What do you want to discuss?"
Pei Niangzi said, "His Majesty said that the Princess Royal of the State of Qi can't go back on her words. Since she owes him money, she has to return it. Since she made a promise, she has to fulfill it. The two million gold coins that the Princess Royal owes Brother Niu, as well as the one hundred thousand warhorses that the Princess Royal promised Brother Niu, will all be fulfilled by His Majesty on behalf of the Princess Royal. A daughter's debts must be paid by her father! "
"…" Niu Youdao and Black Peony were speechless. They felt as if they had been hit by a stick.
This surprise came too suddenly and too intense. Two million gold coins and one hundred thousand warhorses?
Niu Youdao was in slight disbelief. "Is His Majesty the Emperor of the State of Qi joking?"
Pei Niangzi said, "A monarch doesn't joke!"
Niu Youdao asked suspiciously, "Since she wants to fulfill her promise, what does this so-called negotiation mean?"
Pei Niangzi said, "It's like this. Brother Niu, you are an understanding person. You should be able to tell that the Princess often speaks without thinking. His Majesty also has a headache. If one day the Princess becomes hot-headed and says that she will give the State of Qi to someone else, His Majesty can't help her fulfill her promise, right? Therefore, it is unrealistic for His Majesty to directly give the Princess two million gold coins and one hundred thousand warhorses. Brother Niu, what do you think? "
Niu Youdao chuckled and slowly took a sip of his tea. He secretly tried to figure out the other party's intentions and what he meant. For the moment, he couldn't say that he didn't want the large sum of money anymore. He also couldn't say that they must fulfill their promise.
"Then what does His Majesty mean?" Niu Youdao tried to ask.
Pei Niangzi said, "It is impossible to give you one hundred thousand warhorses. That is unrealistic. I believe Brother Niu understands this. As for the two million gold coins, His Majesty is willing to give it to you. However, taking out so much cash at once will put pressure on the State of Qi's treasury. His Majesty means to compromise! "
Niu Youdao asked again, "What kind of compromise?"
Pei Niangzi took out a roll of parchment from his sleeve and pushed it in front of Niu Youdao.
Niu Youdao took a look at it and discovered that it was a stack of documents that allowed the departure of the State of Qi for warhorses. There were a total of ten documents and each document allowed for ten thousand horses.
Ten thousand horses! According to Niu Youdao's knowledge, this was the maximum number of warhorses that could be allowed to leave the country. Ten documents meant one hundred thousand horses!
Niu Youdao looked at Pei Niangzi in bewilderment and pointed at the documents, asking, "What does this mean?"
Pei Niangzi said, "There is no need for the two million gold coins. These ten thousand horses are worth two million gold coins. As for the money to purchase the warhorses, Brother Niu will think of a way. In this way, the Princess' absurd promise will be fulfilled. What do you think? "
This was naturally what he wanted. However, Niu Youdao did not believe that such a good thing could happen. He waved the document in his hand and asked, "If I agree, this will be mine?"
Pei Niangzi nodded, "As the saying goes, a monarch does not go back on his words! I have brought everything here. Brother Niu has nothing to doubt. However, there are two additional conditions! "
Niu Youdao said, "I am all ears!"
Pei Niangzi said, "Firstly, any promises made by the Princess to Brother Niu will no longer be valid! Secondly, after Brother Niu accepts the items, we must clearly state that you have received the items from the Princess and that you will no longer owe Brother Niu anything. Brother Niu must also not collect any debts from the Princess. Also, the previous condition must be clearly stated in the document. Brother Niu, it is that simple. This is not considered us using our power to oppress others, right? If you can agree, we will officially hand over the items now. If not, then forget it. What do you think? "
Niu Youdao was a little confused. He did not know what was going on in the palace and did not understand the Emperor at all. Suddenly, such a good thing fell on his head. He knew nothing about the situation and could not make an accurate judgment. He was a little confused.
However, after thinking about it, this was an obvious benefit. It was not disadvantageous to him. However, how could there be such a good thing in the world? Even he did not take Hao Qingqing's promise seriously. How could the Emperor take it seriously?
Niu Youdao hesitated, "Can you give me two days to consider?"
Pei Niangzi shook his head, "Brother Niu, what I am about to say has no other meaning. It is just a fact."
Niu Youdao said, "Please speak!"
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