Hidden Dragon in Qing Dynasty

The scenery here is very unique. Outside the window is the Thames River, at night, just looking at the river full of lantern shadows is enough to fill my heart with pride, this is the power of the British Empire! Gladstone leaned against the window, sighing as he looked out at the bustling night scenery.

Xiao Letian walked over. It was only then that he realized the ingenuity of the house, the circular design was very unique, because half of the room was made out of windows.

Standing in the middle of the windowsill, the eye can easily scan the entire 360-degree circular view, it is indeed a unique design idea of the landscape room.

In front of him was the street along the river. The streets were bustling with traffic, the Thames's river water was rippling and flashing with waves. Merchant ships flowed endlessly on the river surface, and the other side of the river was the heart of London, the Capitol Building.

The orange gas lamp illuminated the outline of the Capitol Building, the hazy light added a gentleness to the building that did not exist during the daytime.

"Great scenery, great ingenuity in design, a circular viewing balcony, French windows, a circular dining hall, this is the first time I've seen such a unique design line of thought …"

In fact, in Xiao Letian's previous life, he had played in countless of restaurant rotations in high-rise buildings, so he was not surprised by this kind of design at all.

However, since Gladstone had arranged for the banquet to be held here, it meant that the other party had the intention to show off.

As expected, Gladstone proudly said, "That's right, this design should be unique in Europe. I really like it here, and the owner of this restaurant is my good friend. His chef might not be able to cook as delicious as Chinese chefs, but since you're here, why don't you try out this exotic taste …" Sit down! "

The two of them sat facing each other, the servants outside the door opened the door and brought in a cup of red wine that had been awake for half an hour, then they poured Xiao Letian a few drinks first.

Xiao Letian then waved his goblet skillfully, watching the wine swirl within the pure crystal cup and savored the ruby-like luster. Then, he raised the goblet and took a light sniff at the rich fruit fragrance.

"The Pinot Noir of Burgundy? Great, but I can only go so far with my taste. It should be more than 25 years old, right? "I can only speculate to this point …"

"Sir, you really are an expert. This is the 28-year-old Pinot Noir. We specially made him a steak with French truffle sauce. I believe you won't be disappointed …"

"Sure, take a rest!" The guest acknowledged the wine, and only then could the attendants pour the wine for both sides.

When the servant left the room, Gladstone sighed, "I've always suspected you of studying in Europe and America, but just based on your little achievement in tasting wine, I knew that with less than ten years of wine and wine, you would definitely not have such a level of taste …"

"Oh, the bread crabs made in this restaurant are so delicious. What do you want with the wine?" Gladstone asked.

"Although most people like to match seafood with white wine... "However, I still like Peach Red Wine personally. The Peach Red Wine from the Loire and the Rhone Valleys of France are all very good. Of course, if there is a rose life in Provence, it would be even more perfect!"

Pah pah pah … Gladstone couldn't help but clap his hands. "An expert, indeed an expert …" Now I have a question for you. Where did you study in Europe and America? Why have we never been able to trace the trajectory of your life for the first half of your life? "

Xiao Letian was obviously immune to this problem. He gently swirled his wine cup and laughed despondently, "My first half of my life was rootless and unsettled, and I did not have much of a reputation in Europe. I just loved to read."

"Europe and the North America are really big, but they aren't places you can understand. A poor guy like me, who is unremarkable amongst the hundreds of millions of people here, isn't conspicuous at all!"

"For the first half of my life, I received the help of many kind European people s, but it was also because of their kindness that I didn't want to disturb their peaceful life …"

"Let's get straight to the point. With my current international status and sensitive position, how many people are trying to control me or threaten me? Do you think I would give these people a chance? "

"So, let the people I love live a peaceful life forever. I shouldn't disturb them …" Therefore, there is no need to investigate further in the first half of my life. You only need to know that I have the ability to use the rest of my life to change this world! "

The circular dining room formed a perfect arc that converged on the walls on both sides of the room. Behind the exquisite wallpaper, there were carefully camouflaged copper pipe eavesdropping devices working hard.

Each of the copper pipes had a bell-shaped device with wallpaper covering it, and then oil paintings, wine cabinets, and showcases camouflaged in the front.

No one would have thought that the restaurant was a stronghold of the British Intelligence Service, and the eavesdropping equipment alone cost £7,000.

The sound wave pierced through the wall paper and into the copper pipe. The two houses next to them became silent, and Prince Edward and the representatives of the various powers that could influence the destiny of Britain did not even dare to breathe heavily. They only listened quietly, and listened to this important conversation that had changed the political situation in the world of the nineteenth century.

Gladstone already knew that Xiao Letian would not tell him the secret of his past, but he never thought that Xiao Letian's reason for refusing was so ingenious. He raised his wine cup and sighed, "The Head of the Guards is so considerate, regardless of whether what you said is true or false, I agree with the second half of your words …"

"If you remain unknown for the first half of your life, then you might be able to shine for the rest of your life. At the very least, you've stirred up the situation in East Asia, and now you're stirring up the situation in Europe …" Aren't your ambitions a little too big? "

Xiao Letian laughed out loud. "Oh, dear Mr. Gladstone, you mean ambitious? You told me about ambition? "

"Which one of the people who has been in the political world is not ambitious? Don't tell me you didn't, and if you didn't, why would you cooperate with me to fight against Benjamin? "

Gladstone didn't blush when she heard the sarcasm. Instead, she lightly said, "Of course I have ambition, but I have a bottom line. Do you have it? My bottom line is very clear, that the interests of the British Empire are the most important. No matter what you do, you will never be able to cross this line! "

Xiao Letian put down his wine cup: "I know, that's why you put forward so many harsh conditions, right? Chinese internal British businessman tax relief, legal immunity, free berth of warships … "Tsk tsk, do you consider us Chinese to be your British colonies?"

"Dear Shaw, you must understand that if you want anything, you have to pay for it... Didn't you have an adjective in your Journey to the West? "It's called the Leadership Club. I really like this noun …"

"Since you want to enter this club, then you have to pay a price!"