bookbashuk Chapter 36: Ye Chengfeng Suddenly Turns Against Him
Chapter 36: Ye Chengfeng Suddenly Turns Against Him
Zhan Doudou invited Ye Chengfeng over not only because she genuinely liked him.
They also have their own calculations.
The saying "emperors are ruthless" does not mean that emperors have no feelings, but rather that emperors are not influenced by emotions in their choices.
Zhan Doudou likes Ye Chengfeng, but that doesn't stop her from scheming against him.
"You asked about Yan Bingyun. Should I keep her in my Great Qi, or let her leave?"
After Zhan Doudou finished speaking, Ye Chengfeng frowned.
"Why did she ask me? Wait, how could she decide Yan Bingyun's fate?"
Zhan Doudou noticed Ye Chengfeng's confusion.
"Do you remember that guard from the birthday banquet?"
Ye Chengfeng nodded. At the time, he had only guessed that the matter reported by the guard might be related to Yan Bingyun.
But Ye Chengfeng couldn't guess exactly what happened.
Moreover, this matter has nothing to do with Ye Chengfeng, and he would not send anyone to investigate it.
To avoid getting caught in it.
"Hehe, the eight sword servants I asked you to leave behind have kept Yan Bingyun here."
"What? You're keeping Yan Bingyun here? Could it be that Yan Bingyun has fled the capital?"
Zhan Doudou admired Ye Chengfeng even more; she had only said a few words, yet Ye Chengfeng had already guessed the gist of it.
"Yes, that's right. Last night, Fan Xian sent someone to escort Yan Bingyun out of the capital. However, he didn't have anyone take action at the time; he just sent someone to follow from a distance."
Zhan Doudou got up, walked to the edge of the pavilion, and gazed at the sky.
Ye Chengfeng thought to himself, "Good heavens, I knew it! I didn't see the Eight Sword Attendants when I came to the palace today."
Logically, when he entered the palace, the Eight Swordsmen should have come to protect him.
"You wouldn't send my Eight Swordsmen to stop Yan Bingyun, would you?"
Ye Chengfeng's tone was slightly cold. His decision to send the Eight Swordsmen to Zhan Doudou's side had an unspoken meaning.
The two also had a great understanding, and Zhan Doudou had the Eight Swordsmen do a lot of things for her.
But there is not much danger involved.
But this time is different. Yan Bingyun is no ordinary person, even though he is seriously injured.
Given Fan Xian's cautious nature, he definitely had a backup plan.
At today's birthday banquet, Ye Chengfeng did not see Gao Da by Fan Xian's side.
As expected, Fan Xian sent the Tiger Guards to escort Yan Bingyun.
"Don't worry, in addition to your eight sword attendants, I'll also have a squad of imperial guards accompanying you."
"If they're alright, everything's fine; but if something happens, humph!"
Ye Chengfeng stood up and continued, "Once they return, there's no need for them to stay by your side. Let's pause our cooperation for a while!"
After saying that, Ye Chengfeng turned to leave!
Ye Chengfeng's sudden change of expression left Zhan Doudou somewhat at a loss.
In Zhan Doudou's view, there were only eight guards, and he didn't understand why Ye Chengfeng cared so much.
Little did she know that Ye Chengfeng shared a striking resemblance to Fan Xian in one respect.
That is to value one's own people above all else, regardless of their status.
Just like Fan Xian killing Cheng Jushu in the street for Teng Zijing.
It should be noted that Cheng Jushu is an eighth-grade martial artist specializing in external martial arts.
Fan Xian, being an eighth-rank official, was not entirely confident of victory and might even be killed in the process.
But that's exactly what Fan Xian did, which shows that he values loyalty and righteousness.
Of course, when dealing with enemies, you'll see Fan Xian's ruthless side.
"Sigh, as expected, there's a reason why Fan Xian dislikes those in power in this era."
Although Ye Chengfeng had known for a long time, he had gradually forgotten about it over the years in Dongyi City, where he was pampered by people like Si Gu Jian and Yun Zhilan.
Moreover, in the Sword Pavilion of Dongyi City, all the sword disciples and their descendants were treated with the respect due to elders and juniors.
To put it bluntly, the entire Sword Lodge could be considered one family, with almost no servants or attendants.
While Zhan Doudou was at a loss, Ye Chengfeng had already walked away.
This time, Haitang Duoduo did not stop Ye Chengfeng, nor did Zhan Doudou send anyone to stop him.
She still couldn't understand what she had done wrong.
In her opinion, her plan was perfect.
Ye Chengfeng's eight sword servants were tasked with taking Yan Bingyun back to Northern Qi.
In this way, Ye Chengfeng would incur the wrath of the Nanqing Supervisory Council.
Of course, the eight swordsmen will definitely encounter some dangers, and some may even lose their lives.
"Junior Aunt, why is he angry?"
"They're just a few guards. He's already assigned them to stand next to me. He shouldn't be so concerned about them."
"Your Majesty, have you ever considered that he sent the Eight Sword Attendants to your side precisely to prevent them from being drawn into this conflict, to protect them?"
Haitang Duoduo is an ancient woman whose way of life and values are similar to those of modern people, even without Fan Xian's influence.
She often mingled among ordinary people, and would even buy groceries and cook for herself. When buying groceries, she would also bargain with the people.
For example, what if Haitang Duoduo and Zhan Doudou both traveled to the modern era?
Haitang Duoduo will soon be able to integrate into the group, while Zhan Doudou will most likely end up sleeping on the streets.
"Your Majesty need not worry, I will go and have a talk with him!"
Seeing Zhan Doudou looking somewhat lost and dejected, Haitang Duoduo could only clean up her little emperor's mess.
The Northern Qi dynasty cannot afford to lose Dongyi City as an ally.
Ye Chengfeng is the next master of Dongyi City. Offending Ye Chengfeng, and given his current behavior, it's not just a matter of forming an alliance; it could very well turn into enmity.
The crabapple blossoms went to chase after the leaves carried by the wind.
Zhan Doudou realized she might have made a mistake, so she immediately sent someone to recall the Eight Swordsmen.
He hoped to make amends for his mistake.
On the way back in the carriage, the old horse noticed that his young master seemed a little angry.
"Young Master, did the young emperor give you a hard time?"
"No, he wouldn't dare to do that yet. It's just that I'm somewhat disappointed with this era."
Although Ye Chengfeng knew that this was a feudal era and that what these superiors did was reasonable.
But as a modern person, he really doesn't like it.
This may be related to Ye Chengfeng's identity before he transmigrated.
Before he transmigrated, his identity was similar to Fan Xian's; both were ordinary people.
If Ye Chengfeng had been a "capitalist" before he transmigrated, even just a small business owner, he wouldn't be facing this dilemma now.
"Sigh, when I watched the TV series back then, I thought Fan Xian was pretentious. Now, looking at it, I can't stand it either. Only now do I understand why Fan Xian hated this world back then."
It really proves the saying that you have no right to judge something if you haven't experienced it yourself.
"Uncle Ma, go to the mission's post station. I need to see Fan Xian."
"Yes, young master."
Old Ma didn't understand why Ye Chengfeng would suddenly want to see Fan Xian.
But he knew that his young master was intelligent and must have something important to say.
Just as Ye Chengfeng arrived at the gate of the post station, he ran into Fan Xian.
He just got back too.
It turned out that Fan Xian did not return to the mission's post station immediately after the birthday banquet.
After the birthday banquet, Fan Xian did not immediately return to the delegation's post station, but instead went to the Jinyiwei command post.
The reason is simple: he has taken over the secret service of Nanqing, and this time Fan Xian returned to Nanqing.
He will take over the Imperial Treasury, and Fan Xian will naturally also take over the business between the Imperial Treasury and the Embroidered Uniform Guard when Li Yunrui was in charge of the Imperial Treasury.
At the same time, Fan Xian also wants to investigate who is behind the smuggling between the Imperial Treasury and Northern Qi, as well as related evidence.
And most importantly, there is evidence.
In the original novel, Fan Xian only knew that Li Yunrui was involved in smuggling, but he did not know that Li Chengze was also involved.
In the end, it was Shen Zhong who told him.
But this time was different. On the way to Northern Qi, Fan Xian learned that the Second Prince Li Chengze was involved.
Because among those who assassinated him were Li Chengze's retainers.
"Are you here to see me?"
Fan Xian, who had just stepped off his carriage, saw Ye Chengfeng's carriage.