Zheng Qing sneered in his heart, "This old fox is quite stubborn, huh?"
He lowered his voice again, "Don't worry, we are both working for the Emperor. This time, the Emperor personally appointed me to assist Su Wu Ming. The investigation is a pretense. Ensuring the Emperor's plan doesn't go wrong is the real goal."
Yuan Lai let out a sigh of relief upon hearing this.
When Zheng Qing uttered the first half of his sentence, he almost jumped out of his skin!
He even, in a very short time, imagined a plan to seemingly justifiably get rid of Zheng Qing!
After all, this person is a Censorial Imperial Inspector, and his stance is still unclear. If he is a person from the Princess or the Crown Prince's side, once he reports it, Yuan Lai will be dead without a burial place!
But when he heard the second half of the sentence, he felt relieved.
So, he's an ally! What a close call!
"Since you are sent by the Emperor, we will naturally cooperate with you to the best of our ability!"
Zheng Qing nodded and then added, "You're doing well, but the progress of the red tea must be accelerated! Furthermore, Su Wu Ming, being a disciple of Di Gong, cannot be overlooked. And the Jin Wu Guard, where Lu Ling Feng is located, is also eyeing this matter. Be extremely cautious."
Yuan Lai nodded, "Please rest assured, Saint Messenger, I will do my utmost!"
Zheng Qing smiled, "Then I'll be at ease. When I see the Emperor next time, I will speak well of you."
【Yuan Lai's好感度increased, Renown +300.】
Yuan Lai bowed respectfully.
Zheng Qing didn't rush in. Instead, he opened the system store.
【Special Skills:
Immune to All Poisons: 2000 Renown
After exchange, the host will have a body immune to all poisons. No poison in the world will have any effect on you.
Discerning Eye: 2000 Renown
After exchange, the host will have eyes that can see through illusions and formations. Any disguise or transformation will not escape your eyes.】
His Renown value, after a series of fluctuations, had fallen to 4550.
He decisively exchanged!
Zheng Qing knew very well that in this dynasty, there were many extraordinary people. When traveling the world, immunity to poisons and being able to see through the methods used by others were crucial.
When the two entered the room, Wen Chao and Pei Jian, knowing Zheng Qing's other identity, didn't say much. They just asked them to sit down quickly.
Su Wu Ming, however, narrowed his eyes as if sizing up the two. His grasp of human feelings was quite impressive, and he could tell that the relationship between the two seemed to have become closer.
Pei Jian roasted the tea leaves over charcoal fire. When the aroma of tea appeared, he placed it aside and crushed it. Finally, he placed the fragments in a pot and brewed it.
Soon, a refreshing tea aroma filled the air.
Wen Chao exclaimed, "This tea! The raw material is rare, the method of making it is unique. Elderly people, if they drink it, their bones will loosen, and their spirits will be refreshed. Young and strong people, if they drink it, their yang energy will be overflowing, and their vital essence will be boundless!
It is said that if you drink it regularly, you can ascend to the immortal realm and dance with the gods!"
Yuan Lai quickly entered the mood, "I have heard of it too. I never imagined that we would have such a treat tonight!"
Su Wu Ming and the others all nodded.
As they spoke, five cups of tea were brought in.
Pei Jian picked up a cup and first handed it to Zheng Qing.
"Censorial Inspector Zheng, please have some."
"Thank you, Minister Pei."
The second cup was handed to Su Wu Ming, "Prefect Su, please."
"Thank you, Minister Pei."
But when Su Wu Ming saw the red tea, as red as blood, in the cup, his eyes widened abruptly, his body trembled, and he fainted!
Yuan Lai and the others were all surprised,
"This...!"
Zheng Qing stepped forward to check and then said, "Don't panic everyone. The red tea is bright red. It seems that Prefect Su has fainted from blood."
Wen Chao was astonished, "Faint from blood? I never imagined that a disciple of Di Gong would faint from blood. But I've heard that Prefect Su, when he does his work as a coroner, is quite a pro!"
Pei Jian quickly had people take Su Wu Ming back.
Zheng Qing smiled, "It's okay. Since Prefect Su missed out on this red tea, let's continue first, and we'll invite him to a feast another day."
A series of toasts and exchanges.
Half an hour later, Zheng Qing and the other two walked out the gate.
"Minister Pei, you really have to stay this time."
Pei Jian bowed, "Gentlemen, be careful on your way. When Prefect Su is back in good health, we must drink till dawn!"
They parted ways at the intersection.
Zheng Qing used his stealth technique and, under the cover of night, quietly found Xi Jun's room.
He quietly opened the window, but he found that the little girl was squatting on the ground, hugging her arms, and staring at the portrait.
"Have you ever thought that there could be a coincidence in this world? For example, the person you saw was not General Xiao, but someone else using his name to meet you?"
This sudden remark startled Xi Jun.
"Who is it?!"
She turned around but found Zheng Qing standing in the room.
Xi Jun stepped back a few steps. Naturally, she had seen Zheng Qing, but right now all the windows and doors were intact. How did he get in?
Moreover, he entered her boudoir in the middle of the night. Even if she wasn't the daughter of Minister Pei, I'm afraid any other girl would only think from the perspective of a flower thief!
"Don't rush to call for help. Although I can leave before you can call for help.
I'm here to solve your troubles."
Zheng Qing was implying something.
Pei Xi Jun, naturally very smart, immediately approached him, considering his previous words, "Do you know something?"
But soon she stopped, "No, you haven't even met General Xiao, how can you talk nonsense? If you leave now, I can pretend that none of this ever happened!"
Zheng Qing slowly walked forward, looking at the portrait of Lu Ling Feng, and said softly, "If you go to various brothels in Chang'an and inquire, you will naturally understand that General Xiao's reputation is actually quite bad..."
"Shut up! Although you are a Censorial Imperial Inspector, how can you insult the Great General who fights for the country?! I will have my father impeach you!"
Pei Xi Jun stopped Zheng Qing abruptly.
Zheng Qing shook his head and laughed. This little girl's temper was really fierce.
"I am just stating a fact. A man who has been on the battlefield for many years, and who is addicted to wine and women, how can he have such a handsome appearance as the man in the painting?"
Pei Xi Jun was stunned.
Her little hand kept trembling, but she still persisted, "How can I believe you?"
Zheng Qing shook his head, "I don't need you to believe me. You just need to do two things.
First, have your servant inquire about General Xiao's actions in various brothels.
Second, wait patiently. Soon, you will meet the man in the painting!"
Pei Xi Jun obviously took these words to heart, but she was still curious, "What is your purpose in telling me all this?"
Her eyes were full of scrutiny. Although Pei Jian had protected her very well, the principle that 'someone who offers unsolicited kindness is either a villain or a thief' is still something she knew.
"Because I have great respect for Minister Pei's character! But he is worried about you all day long. Perhaps the information I have can ease his worries."
Zheng Qing finished speaking and turned to leave.
"You..."
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