As calm as Bu Xun was, he couldn't help but be taken aback. He didn't expect Niu Youdao to suddenly link this to Shao Pingbo. It was beyond his expectations.
After regaining his composure, he smiled faintly. "Yan Bei Province? Didn't Bei Province belong to Han? "
"Hehe, Duke Yongping firmly believes that Bei Province belongs to Yan Yan. I'm used to following his lead." Niu Youdao didn't want to argue with him on national affairs and cleverly resolved the issue. He continued, "Most importantly, Shao Pingbo is an intelligent person. He's the most suitable person to be the Head Chief's disciple."
Bu Xun smiled. "King of Bei Province, King of Bei Province, there are rumors that you started this rumor. Now, I'm starting to believe it. Shao Pingbo is the pillar of Bei Province now. No matter how intelligent he is, he won't come to Qi Kingdom to be my disciple. Even if he agrees, I'm afraid the Great Zen Mountain won't agree. "
Niu Youdao said, "As long as the Head Chief promises Bei Province benefits, it will be enough to lure Shao Pingbo to Qi Capital. They won't be able to decide whether they agree or not!"
If Shao Pingbo knew that this person was thinking about him no matter where he went and was actually discussing turning him into a eunuch, how would Shao Pingbo feel?
Bu Xun said, "You're really thinking about him. But I don't think he's good enough. The person who takes over my position has many chores and is tired. He must have a strong body and can't be sick. He's not a cultivator."
"I see. That's a pity." Niu Youdao shook his head and sighed. He confirmed that this person was indeed a cultivator.
Bu Xun didn't have time to talk nonsense with him. He got down to business and asked, "May I know why Duke Yongping sent you here?"
Niu Youdao stopped talking nonsense and replied, "To be honest, Head Chief, I'm here for the warhorse."
He knew that there was no need to talk nonsense with this kind of person. He couldn't hide it from him. He mentioned that Shang Chaozong sent him here, so how could he not know what he wanted?
Bu Xun didn't say anything else. He took out a token from his sleeve and threw it over.
Another token? Niu Youdao was stunned when he received it. He flipped it over and realized that this token was obviously not as imposing as the dragon token from before. One side was engraved with the image of a horse, while the other side was engraved with the word 'Si'.
He did not understand and was somewhat on edge. Did this person really want to force him into the palace to become a eunuch? He asked tentatively, "Head Chief, what do you mean?"
Bu Xun said, "With this token, you can transport ten thousand warhorses out of the Qi Kingdom at any time. With Shang Chaozong's two counties, ten thousand warhorses should be enough. After you leave the State of Qi, it's up to you how you're going to transport them back. "
Niu Youdao was bewildered, completely confused. "Head Chief, what are your conditions for giving this token to me?"
Bu Xun said, "There are no conditions, and it wasn't me who gave it to you. It was His Majesty who gave it to you."
"His Majesty gave it to me?" Niu Youdao was very surprised. From his point of view, it was already good enough that Vast Cloud Map did not kill him, so why would he give him warhorses?
Bu Xun suddenly changed his tone to a more serious one. Enunciating every word, he said, "Reason and evidence, advancing step by step, decisive when necessary, never sloppily, and knowing when to yield and when to stand tall. A real man, a real man! This person is so young, yet he has such magnanimity and such ability. If he can overcome all the obstacles, he will definitely become a prominent figure in the future! I have high hopes for him. Doesn't he want warhorses? I'll give them to him! "
He repeated Vast Cloud Map's words, omitting some of them. He changed the words' show goodwill to him 'to' have high hopes for him '. He would not make Vast Cloud Map's words sound bad in front of outsiders.
Niu Youdao was stunned when he heard this. Who else could call themselves' Guren '? He asked suspiciously, "These are His Majesty's words?"
Bu Xun changed back to his original tone and nodded, saying, "These are His Majesty's original words! After learning that you defeated Kun Lin Shu, His Majesty's impression of you changed greatly and he admires you greatly. This token is a small token from His Majesty. "
Niu Youdao did not know whether what he said was true or false. He flipped through the token in his hand and found it funny. If it was true, this was the first time in his two lifetimes that someone of the Emperor's level had high hopes for him.
It was unlikely to be false. There was no need for anyone to play tricks on him with such matters.
Seeing that he did not speak, Bu Xun said, "His Majesty is very busy and rarely pays attention to outsiders. Therefore, there are not many people in the world who have the chance to catch His Majesty's eyes. You won't refuse, right?"
Niu Youdao said, "I have no reason to refuse His Majesty's good intentions."
"Good! You and I have gotten to know each other today. In the future, if there is anything you need me for, you can go directly to the palace to find the palace guards and have them report on your behalf. This old servant is busy with miscellaneous matters, so I won't disturb you any further. "Bu Xun said as he stood up. Niu Youdao immediately stood up to send him off.
After taking a few steps, Bu Xun suddenly waved at the token in his hand.
Niu Youdao did not understand and handed it back to him with a bitter smile. "Isn't this for me?"
Bu Xun said, "Someone will send the token to you later. You are a Yan citizen. There is another Yan citizen in Qi Capital. He has left his hometown for many years and has been missing his homeland. He heard that someone from his hometown has come and wants to meet you. Why don't you meet him? "
There were at least eight hundred Yan citizens in the capital of Qi Kingdom, if not a thousand. The person mentioned by Bu Xun was definitely not an ordinary person. Niu Youdao could not help but ask, "Who is it?"
Bu Xun waved the token in his hand. "In a little while, someone will come to visit with this token. You will naturally know who it is then. You don't have to worry about the Heavenly Fire Order. There are Heavenly Fire Order disciples outside. They will soon know that I am here. When they know that I have come to look for you, they will give me some face and won't touch you easily. "
"Thank you, Chief Steward, for helping me out."
"Also, that sworn brother of yours outside has been behaving strangely all year round. It is not the behavior of a normal cultivator. He is either a thief or a thief. He may not be on the same side as you. You should pay more attention to him."
Before he left, he reminded Niu Youdao again as a sign of goodwill.
Niu Youdao sighed inwardly. Many people in the cultivation world did not understand, but this person who lived in the imperial palace had a clear mind. He did not know if it was because he was a bystander. Many cultivators thought that they were high and mighty and did not care about mortals. Who was the one who was muddle-headed?
However, on the surface, he looked as if he did not care about what Bu Xun said.
Seeing him like this, Bu Xun did not say anything more. He lowered his hand, covered the token in his hand with his sleeve, and left.
He accompanied him all the way and personally saw him off.
Before boarding the carriage, Bu Xun stopped and turned to look at him. "I am surprised that you can still run back to the capital. You are indeed a bold person!"
He did not give Niu Youdao time to explain. He turned and boarded the carriage. He entered the carriage and closed the curtain, concealing his figure.
Pei Sanniang looked at Niu Youdao deeply. The scene of Niu Youdao injuring Kun Linshu still replayed in her mind. She could not understand why Bu Xun had personally come to look for Niu Youdao.
The carriage started moving. Niu Youdao, Linghu Qiu, and the others cupped their hands to see them off.
After the carriage disappeared from the alley, the people guarding the alley also disappeared. They returned to the courtyard.
Now that there were no outsiders, Linghu Qiu immediately asked, "Brother, what's the situation?"
"What, what's the situation?" Niu Youdao walked in unhurriedly.
"Bu Xun!" Linghu Qiu was puzzled. "He didn't come to look for you for no reason. What did he come to look for you for?"
Niu Youdao said, "It's the matter we were talking about earlier."
Linghu Qiu asked, "The matter we were talking about earlier? What did he say earlier? "
Niu Youdao said, "Didn't he say before he boarded the carriage? He was curious about why I came back to the capital and came to ask me."
Linghu Qiu was shocked. "Just because of this? That's impossible! A dignified Chief Steward of the Imperial Household personally came to look for you for this matter? Does he need to personally ask about such a small matter? Why didn't he just ask Pei Sanniang to come and ask? "
Niu Youdao replied perfunctorily, "I find it strange too!"
"…" Linghu Qiu was speechless.
Niu Youdao did not return to the courtyard where Feng Entai stayed. Instead, he returned to the main courtyard and paced back and forth in the courtyard, deep in thought.
He had already given up on escaping through the underground tunnel. Bu Xun had come in person, and his words carried weight. There was no need for him to put on an act. The matter seemed to have passed, and there was no need to escape.
It was just that the Emperor's actions were cloudy and confusing. He had already clenched his fists, ready to retaliate the moment something unexpected happened. He wanted to stir up chaos in the capital. With the other party's sudden appearance, he could not find a target to attack. All the preparations he had made in secret were for nothing. He didn't know if he had dodged a calamity, or if the Emperor had dodged a calamity.
In short, in front of the Emperor, he had a feeling that he was always at a disadvantage.
"Teacher, Bu Xun is definitely looking for him for a reason. He's definitely not telling us the truth. He's definitely hiding something from us."
In the pavilion, Hong Fu whispered to Linghu Qiu as she watched Niu Youdao pacing back and forth in the courtyard.
Linghu Qiu could tell as well, but the other party was unwilling to talk about it. What could he do? Who didn't have their own secrets? He was also hiding something from Niu Youdao. Could he say it?
Night fell, and the capital was brightly lit with lanterns.
Niu Youdao, who was standing in the attic, was immersed in the darkness of the night. He looked at the bustling city from afar. He had been in Qi Capital for many days, but he had yet to have a good look at the capital.
He wanted to see it, but he couldn't. Every step he took was filled with trepidation, and he couldn't indulge himself.
Linghu Qiu, who was leaning on the railing, seemed to be inseparable. From time to time, he would raise his finger to tease the dancing moon butterflies and occasionally observe Niu Youdao's reaction.
Hong Xiu, who was walking quickly, flew up to the attic and gave Niu Youdao a look. She then presented a token with both hands to Niu Youdao. "Daoye, someone is requesting to see you. He said that you will understand once you see this. In addition, Pei Sanniang is here as well. The people accompanying her seem to be the same people who accompanied Bu Xun during the day. "
Pei Sanniang was here again? Linghu Qiu's eyes flashed. He stood up and reached out to grab the token. He flipped it over and saw that it was different from the one Bu Xun had given him. He muttered in his heart, "It's another token!"
Niu Youdao reached out and took the token. It was the same token that Bu Xun had given him during the day.
He held the token in his hand and said indifferently, "Please!"
After Hong Xiu left, Niu Youdao turned around with his hands clasped behind his back and walked down the attic unhurriedly.
He wanted to see which Yan man wanted to see him.
Not long after, a group of people entered, including Pei Sanniang. They were escorting a person covered in a cloak. Judging from the person's attire and figure, it should be a woman.
This made Niu Youdao even more curious. However, the other party's head was covered and she was walking slowly with her head lowered. He could only see the area below her nose and couldn't see her face clearly.
It was the same as during the day. Linghu Qiu and the others were separated, leaving only Niu Youdao and the cloaked woman.
"Please!" Niu Youdao extended his hand towards the mysterious woman.
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