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Haitang Duoduo said: "Otherwise, except for my master to take action, who else in this palace can stop him?"

The little emperor snorted coldly, "I tolerate him because he is about to have a good relationship with my sister. Otherwise, even if he is a great master, I can still destroy him with tens of thousands of troops."

Fan Xian couldn't help but laugh at his outwardly timid attitude. "Yes, yes, Your Majesty is right. Everything you said is right."

"Mr. Fan, please take a seat."

"I thank your Majesty."

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Zhou Chen was staggering and preparing to leave the palace. Now he was already a celebrity in the Northern Qi Palace. Zhan Doudou had already issued an edict that no one should stop Zhou Chen when they saw him, so he was very free in the palace and no one dared to stop him.

After passing through the hall, Zhou Chen was about to leave the Northern Qi Imperial Palace, but just as he passed the imperial stone steps in front of the Northern Qi Grand Court Palace, he unexpectedly saw Wang Qinian and others.

Wang Qinian and Teng Zijing were talking to Shen Zhong at this time. Shen Zhong asked them why the emperor was so polite to Fan Xian. Wang Qinian and Teng Zijing also looked confused.

Suddenly, Wang Qinian saw Zhou Chen slowly walking down the stairs from above, and his eyes suddenly brightened.

"The Duke of Zhenguo."

Teng Zijing and Shen Zhong were also attracted by Wang Qinian's voice. Teng Zijing was also very surprised when he saw Zhou Chen, but Shen Zhong's expression remained unchanged.

As the commander-in-chief of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, he had connections in the palace and naturally knew that Zhou Chen frequently went in and out of the palace these days.

Although he felt that it was inappropriate to treat Zhou Chen, a person from an enemy country, in this way, the Queen Mother and His Majesty had no objection, so he couldn't say anything. Moreover, Zhou Chen was a grandmaster, and he had witnessed Zhou Chen's power with his own eyes, so he didn't dare to have any opinion about Zhou Chen.

"Mr. Zhou."

"The Duke of Zhenguo."

Both Shen Zhong and Teng Zijing bowed, but Shen Zhong was just pretending, while Teng Zijing was very serious.

Zhou Chen looked at them, nodded, and asked, "Are you waiting for Fan Xian?"

Wang Qinian immediately replied: "Yes, have you seen my master?"

"It's inside, don't worry, it's okay, I want to go check something out, who of you two can lead the way?"

"I."

"I."

Wang Qinian and Teng Zijing responded at the same time, and then glared at each other.

"Teng Zijing, you stay here and wait for the Lord. I will go and see the Duke off."

After saying this, without waiting for Teng Zijing to refute, he bowed to Zhou Chen and asked: "Duke Zhenguo, I will take you there. This should be the second time I have led you there."

Zhou Chen thought of the scene when he first returned to Kyoto, smiled slightly, and asked: "Are you still going to charge money this time?"

Wang Qinian immediately licked his face and said, "Duke Zhenguo, you are slapping me in the face. I will lead you the way, no money is needed."

"Don't you, Wang Qinian, never do business at a loss?"

"Please don't talk bad about me. I am willing to work for you, the Duke, even if it means paying you a small fortune."

Wang Qinian led the way in front, chattering to Zhou Chen, which made Teng Zijing, who was standing still, curse him, "You just know how to flatter me."

When they arrived outside the palace, Wang Qinian very attentively helped Zhou Chen get on the carriage.

"Duke Zhenguo, please slow down."

In the carriage, Zhou Chen asked Wang Qinian, who was driving, "Old Wang, are you interested in working for me?"

"what?"

"Are you kidding me?"

"Okay, you don't have to answer. I'm just asking casually. Just drive."

Wang Qinian pulled the reins and wiped the sweat from his forehead. He had indeed rejected Zhou Chen in disguise. Although Zhou Chen had a high status and great abilities, he felt that Fan Xian was very much in line with his own ideas and had never thought of leaving Fan Xian and joining Zhou Chen.

He was afraid that Zhou Chen would be dissatisfied, but it seemed that he was overthinking it. Well, he was just asking casually. If he really wanted subordinates, he could find someone stronger than him.

There was no conversation along the way, and they soon arrived at the inn where the Qing Kingdom delegation was staying.

As they approached the posthouse, they heard a burst of noise and the carriage stopped.

"Duke Zhenguo, our posthouse has been surrounded and the carriage can't pass through."

Wang Qinian's voice came: "These people seem to be here to cause trouble for Lord Fan. It seems that the news of Lord Fan planting a flag in the palace has spread. What's going on with the Northern Qi government? They don't even know how to come and take care of it."

"Duke Zhenguo, how about we go in through the back door?"

"What do you think?"

"Of course I don't think so. How can a person like you enter through the back door? But there are so many people, and the carriage can't pass through?"

Zhou Chen sat in the carriage, without even looking outside, and just gave instructions to Wang Qinian.

"Just walk towards the gate."

Wang Qinian, who was holding the reins, was stunned when he heard this: "Duke, did I hear you right? You mean, just go over like this?"

"Ah."

"But what about so many people?"

"If you don't move out of the way, I'll crash into you."

"what?"

Zhou Chen said impatiently: "Don't worry about it. Just give me a warning. If I don't get out of the way, I will just drive the carriage over it."

Wang Qinian scratched his head and looked at the group of people in front of him. Should he really rush over to them? This would only make things worse.

So he immediately shouted loudly: "Move aside, move aside, people in front, don't blame me for not reminding you, the person sitting in my carriage is the Duke of Daqing, a martial arts master, why don't you move aside quickly."

The group of Northern Qi warriors surrounding the posthouse didn't take Wang Qinian seriously at all, and didn't even think about making way for the carriage.

But when they heard that the person sitting in the carriage was Nanqing's Duke of Zhenguo, Grandmaster Zhou Chen, they were all shocked.

The news of Zhou Chen's battle with Ku He and then with Si Gu Jian had already spread throughout the world. Anyone who practiced martial arts and had some knowledge basically knew about the five great masters in the world.

Recently, the news that Grandmaster Zhou Chen came to Northern Qi and wanted to ask for the eldest princess' marriage had spread openly and secretly. Therefore, everyone in Shangjing City who had a little ability knew that Zhou Chen was in Shangjing City at this time.

They dared to stop Fan Xian's carriage, and they also dared to stop anyone from Qing Kingdom. After all, the law does not punish everyone. But they really didn't dare to stop the grandmaster's carriage.

Therefore, most people in the crowd in front of the door involuntarily made way for the carriage.

But some people just don't believe it.

"Don't believe him, the person in the carriage must be Fan Xian, he is trying to deceive us, everyone... Phew..."

The man who jumped out flew into the air before he could finish his words, and a cloud of blood mist spurted out of his mouth, scaring the people around him so much that they moved away in panic.

"boom!"

His body fell heavily to the ground, and after just a few flutters, there was no more movement.

Not to mention the Northern Qi warriors around, even Wang Qinian on the carriage was shocked. He didn't feel anything, but the person was already dead. The grandmaster was too scary.

"The Grand Master is angry, why don't you get out of the way."

When Wang Qinian shouted this time, the lethality was much greater. Everyone retreated in a hurry, fearing that they would be a step slower and repeat the same mistake.

Soon, a wide road was cleared, and Wang Qinian drove the carriage to the entrance of the posthouse, then swiftly placed the sedan chair next to the carriage.

Zhou Chen slowly got down from the carriage and glanced at the Northern Qi warriors around him. No one dared to look him in the eyes.

Some people who had seen Zhou Chen recognized him and were even more afraid to say anything.

Gao Da, the Tiger Guard who was in charge of guarding the gate at the inn, stared at the scene in astonishment. How chaotic these people were just now, and how strangely quiet they were now.

The deterrent power of the Grand Master is so terrifying!

“Challenge if you want, but don’t block the road.”

Zhou Chen just said this, and then took Wang Qinian into the inn.

The Northern Qi warriors at the door looked at each other at first, and then one by one began to behave in an orderly manner. The noise became less loud, and they even started to line up automatically.

After entering the posthouse, the members of the delegation who learned of Zhou Chen's arrival came to pay their respects to him.

"The Duke of Zhenguo."

"Meet the Duke of Zhenguo."

"........."

Although they had no friendship with Zhou Chen and had never even met him, Zhou Chen's appearance had a great calming effect on them, and they even felt more secure than with Fan Xian, the chief envoy of the delegation.

Fan Xian is famous throughout the world, but his fame is based on his talent. Zhou Chen, as a grandmaster, is a real deterrent of strength. In the enemy's territory, talent and fame cannot compare to the deterrence of strength.

Zhou Chen didn't know these people either, but he responded politely.

Wang Qinian took Zhou Chen to the storage room.

"Duke Zhenguo, all your things are here. I have been keeping an eye on them all the way, and not a single thing is missing. Please take a look."

Some of these things were picked by Zhou Chen himself, and some were selected according to the rules and etiquette of marriage gifts in this world. He took a quick look at them and found nothing wrong with them.

"Thank you for your hard work on this journey. I have already given your master 10,000 taels as a reward. If you want more, you can go find your master."

Wang Qinian patted his chest with a righteous look on his face and said, "Look at what you said. How could I ask for money for doing things for you? I did all this willingly."

"To be honest, Lao Wang, you are wasting your talent by being a clerk in the Inspection Institute. With your ability, you can even be the director of the Inspection Institute."

"Oh, you really think too highly of me. I don't have that ability. Being a clerk is good enough for me." Wang Qinian was very humble.

Zhou Chen smiled and said, "Pack your things. I will go to the Northern Qi Palace to propose marriage tomorrow. You can bring a few people with me then."

"Shall I go with you?"

"What, you're not happy?"

"No no."

Wang Qinian waved his hands hastily and said embarrassedly: "It's just my master's side."

"He won't mind if I just borrow your time for a day."

"Then the villain will be fine."

Wang Qinian didn't have any ulterior motive in trying to please Zhou Chen. He just wanted to appear familiar in front of Zhou Chen, which might be helpful if something happened in the future.

Of course, the reason why he did this was because he saw that Zhou Chen was a kind person who kept his word, unlike those high-handed, cold-blooded and ruthless bigwigs.

Big people have their own way of living, and small people like them also have their own way of living.

"Then I will come over tomorrow, and you can arrange for someone to help me transport these things away."

"My Lord, please rest assured that I will make all the arrangements for you."

Zhou Chen said with satisfaction: "I don't like to treat people unfairly. Since you are so straightforward, if you encounter any danger in Shangjing City, I will allow you to use my name."

Wang Qinian was overjoyed. The title of Grand Master was very useful. With Zhou Chen's protection, even if Northern Qi wanted to take action against them, they would have to think twice.

"Thank you, Duke Zhenguo."

"Let's go, take me to the Zhuang Mansion."

"Yes, my lord."

After returning to the Zhuang Mansion, Zhuang Mohan was still studying in the study.

Now Zhuang Mohan spends most of his time studying the two books Zhou Chen gave him. Although the two books do not have many words, he annotates them word by word, and each time he gains something different, which makes him enjoy it.

At the same time, he also studied the poems that Fan Xian recited. Now he doesn't even go out. He is even more of a stay-at-home than the otakus in later generations.

Except for a few old friends who come to visit occasionally, he will see them, and he hardly sees the rest of the people anymore.

But every time Zhou Chen came back, he would take Zhou Chen to the study.

In the past, he just thought that Zhou Chen was a talented writer, but now he understood that although he might be older than Zhou Chen, the knowledge and vision in Zhou Chen's mind definitely surpassed his. Zhou Chen could explain to him some problems that he could not understand normally.

In his words, the thing he was most grateful for in his later years was meeting Zhou Chen, a friend regardless of age difference, which brought him a lot more fun in his life.

The next morning, when Zhou Chen arrived at the gate of the posthouse in a carriage, Fan Xian had already brought people to greet him at the door.

"The Duke of Zhenguo."

"Fan Xian, Wang Qinian wants to borrow my help today. I guess he told you about it."

Fan Xian immediately said, "I've told you, Duke Zhenguo, you don't have to be so polite. If you need anything, just tell us directly. We won't argue."

Zhou Chen nodded and said, "Okay, I'll remind you that Shen Zhong is not easy to deal with for you, but I believe that with your ability, it should only be a matter of time before you defeat him. Just think of it as me saying something too much."