kvmb Chapter 322 Favoritism
Chapter 322 Favoritism
Shen Qingtan nodded. Putting aside other bargaining chips, just considering their value in the eyes of the Imperial Tutor, there was no need to worry about their safety.
After all, the Northern Qi emperor trusted his imperial tutor, and all the affairs of the court had to go through the imperial tutor's hands.
The Imperial Tutor could protect them with just a word.
However, she didn't know what the Imperial Tutor was plotting.
After hearing Shen Qingtan's words, Liu Yue finally felt relieved.
The carriage drove into the capital and stopped in front of a mansion.
Liu Yue was the first to get off the carriage and subconsciously looked up at the plaque. She saw that this mansion did not have a plaque.
Yan Yi came over and explained, "Your Highness, this is the residence His Majesty bestowed upon the Crown Prince. After he is officially enfeoffed, a plaque will be cast and hung up."
Shen Qingtan was surprised. She had thought she would stay at the Siyi Pavilion for the time being, but she did not expect that the Northern Qi Emperor would bestow the mansion upon them before they even arrived in the capital.
She nodded slightly: "Thank you for your trouble."
Yan Yi looked at the dozens of guards brought by Shen Qingtan, rubbed his nose with his index finger, and was about to say something when he caught a glimpse of the steward of the mansion coming out.
The steward hurriedly approached Shen Qingtan and bowed respectfully: "Your Highness, I am Hu Jin'an, the steward of the residence."
He glanced at the tall, imposing guard, whose imposing presence suggested he was no ordinary guard.
"I heard earlier that Your Highness and the Crown Princess were coming to the capital, so I instructed my servants to prepare the main courtyard, just waiting for you to move in."
Hu Jinan forced a smile: "Please follow me into the mansion."
Shen Qingtan nodded slightly: "Thank you for your trouble."
She then instructed her guards to carry the trunks into the mansion.
Hu Jinan instructed the gatekeeper to help the guards move the boxes.
Regardless of Shen Qingtan's identity, once he moves into this house, he becomes his master and has the right to dispose of him as he sees fit. He cannot be neglected.
Yan Yi watched Shen Qingtan enter the mansion, then rode his horse back to the Imperial Tutor's residence and went straight to the main courtyard.
The Imperial Tutor had just finished washing up, his long hair was dry and neatly combed, and he was standing by the window in his everyday clothes.
The plum blossom branches outside the window reached into the room, highlighting his unparalleled elegance and refinement.
"Master, open the window, be careful not to catch a cold." Yan Yi walked to the window and closed it: "The Junior Chamberlain has sent people to Yingcheng, I'm afraid they're going to take action against His Highness."
When the Imperial Tutor returned to the capital from the border of Northern Qi, he heard along the way about the people's dissatisfaction with him, which stemmed from his decision to cede Yingcheng to the Great Zhou when a plague broke out there.
This is not only abandoning the people of Yingcheng, but also a loss of sovereignty and national humiliation.
Especially when the plague spread in Northern Qi, Lin Yi arranged for people to incite the people. It was his inaction that allowed the people of other cities to suffer from the plague.
"Master, should we arrange for someone to intercept the young master's men?" Yan Yi said worriedly. "You sent the eldest prince to deal with the plague. If he fails, it will implicate you."
"The Crown Prince's abilities, as demonstrated in the Great Zhou, are more than enough to deal with Lin Yi," the Imperial Tutor said indifferently. "If he can't even handle this small matter, he will fall victim to the power struggles of the Northern Qi imperial court."
Yan Yi understood the Imperial Tutor's meaning: the Imperial Tutor would not interfere in the affairs of Yingcheng.
The Imperial Tutor instructed, "Arrange a carriage."
"Yes." Yan Yi immediately went to arrange a carriage.
The imperial tutor rode in a carriage to the palace to pay homage to the Northern Qi emperor.
The Emperor of Northern Qi summoned his Imperial Tutor to his study. Upon seeing the Imperial Tutor enter the hall, the Emperor immediately rose to greet him: "Imperial Tutor, I knew that sending you as an envoy to Great Zhou would not be a mistake. You not only quelled the grievances of the people of Great Zhou and successfully formed an alliance between the two countries, but you also brought Chong'er and Zhao Yi back to Northern Qi. I will certainly reward you handsomely."
Unfortunately, the Great Zhou demanded a city.
If the Great Zhou is unwilling to relinquish this city and form an alliance, not only will the Imperial Tutor perish in the Great Zhou, but the King of Qi and his envoys will also perish there.
The Imperial Tutor bowed and said, "Your Majesty, this is my duty."
When the Northern Qi emperor brought up the plague, he said, “Imperial Tutor, I know very well that you did not cede the city to the Great Zhou because of the plague. On the contrary, you intended to use the plague in Yingcheng to force the Great Zhou to retreat.”
He sighed, "Unfortunately, Zhao Yi interfered, representing Northern Qi to support Great Zhou in controlling the plague."
At this point, the Northern Qi emperor's face darkened: "Imperial Tutor, why did you assign Zhao Yi to manage the plague?"
“His Highness is the most suitable. Only if he goes to Yingcheng to assist the Great Zhou will the Great Zhou not make things difficult for him and will be willing to cooperate with him.”
The Imperial Tutor replied, "The Crown Princess is in the capital of Northern Qi, and His Highness would not dare to show favoritism to the Great Zhou."
Upon hearing this, the Emperor of Northern Qi felt relieved: "Imperial Tutor, in your opinion, how should I treat Zhao Yi?"