Chapter 213 You Know Nothing

At the beginning of the morning, the Sixth Princess' carriage arrived at the Xihe Gate, the central gate in the north.

When Qin Zhaoyue got out of the car, he saw a familiar face.

It was none other than Pei Xueqiao.

I thought that the reception of the border nobles could be handled by the Ceremonial Department, but I didn't expect that the royal heir would also be involved.

As soon as she got closer, Pei Xueqiao was dazzled. This makeup and outfit...

A flash of astonishment passed, and his heart was beating violently. He suppressed his emotions and bowed respectfully:

"Sixth Prince."

Pei Xueqi had also seen the Sixth Princess in formal attire before, but this time it was different, solemn yet lively.

He couldn't put it into words specifically, he just felt a tightness in his chest, as if he wanted to say something.

"Mr. Pei, I heard you got promoted. I haven't had time to congratulate you yet."

Qin Zhaoyue listened to Sui Mo and was transferred from the Hanlin Academy to the Ceremonial Department, where his official position was promoted half a level.

They were both fifth-rank officials, and it was probably considered a good thing that both father and son were in the court together.

"It's all thanks to His Highness and His Highness the Sixth Prince. Xue Qiao doesn't dare take any credit for it."

In the first half of the disaster relief efforts, he made almost no contribution.

That is, after Qin Zhaoqiong took charge of Bailu County, he followed him to handle government affairs.

Therefore, it is completely reasonable for His Highness to promote me.

As for the Sixth Prince…if it weren’t for her, she would have been drowned by the flood.

Pei Xueqiao was not alone, he had colleagues and subordinates with him, but he was the highest-ranking one.

Originally, she was just the daughter of a border noble of no rank or status, so it was enough for her to become a fifth-rank court official.

As for Qin Zhaoyue, she did not hold any official position, and considering her reputation, she was probably just a presence there to join in the fun.

Xiao Pei's colleagues and subordinates all came up to greet him, but there was no intention of exchanging pleasantries.

The Sixth Princess participated in the disaster relief work and was rewarded with some gold, jade, cloth and silk.

Not to mention being granted the title of prince, he doesn't even have an official position and doesn't participate in the court. It is obvious that he is useless.

Anyway, the chief officer is there to entertain people, so I can have some free time.

They didn't realize that Pei Xueqiao's words were not just a polite gesture to save face.

The eldest prince has helped me, but the sixth prince has saved my life.

But he was very restrained, giving his colleagues the impression that he was not familiar with the Sixth Prince.

"Your Highness, the Helian clan from Bianting arrived near Fengjing last night. I don't think we need to wait too long."

Qin Zhaoyue just said "hmm" softly as a response.

In addition to her and the Ceremonial Department, there are also imperial guards here, who are responsible for the safety of the Helian family in Fengjing for the next period of time.

The leading captain also strode forward and saluted politely, "Your Highness."

Qin Zhaoyue took a quick glance and felt that they looked familiar. They should be the imperial guards who were traveling with them to provide disaster relief.

After a slight nod, he asked, "Has your deputy commander reached the fourth rank?"

"Uh..." The captain was stunned. He didn't expect that the Sixth Prince would ask this as the first question.

But it seems that he recognized him, otherwise he wouldn't ask this question.

"Probably not yet."

Qin Zhaoyue curled her lips, "Tsk, trash."

Captain: ...

Qin Zhaoyue is still thinking about making a big deal.

The fifth level is still far from being able to use that precious medicine, and only the fourth level is in urgent demand and can be sold at a high price.

She doesn't recognize anyone else, so she can't sell it to Xuanji Guard.

With Yinzhe's mentality, he would probably be severely pressured into paying the price.

Why not leave it to Sui Mo?

Tsk...that damn girl has become more and more daring recently, she's basically rebelling against Tiangang.

Leave it to her? Tui!

Besides, that thing can save lives and improve your cultivation, and it won’t expire if you keep it.

Pei Xueqiao's eyes darkened.

The Sixth Prince actually took the initiative to inquire about Meng Jian's cultivation, which made him feel a little sad.

According to the attendant, Miss Sui Mo thought he was still in the Hanlin Academy, a quiet office, so she waited for so long when she came to visit him.

Could it be that the Sixth Prince really has his eyes on that deputy commander?

Impossible! He was born in the Meng family, absolutely impossible!

The captain retreated, and his colleagues nudged him, coming closer and whispering, "Why are you joining in the fun?"

Their imperial guards only need to be loyal to His Majesty, and they don't need to care about anything else, nor will they participate in party struggles.

Besides, she is just a useless Sixth Princess, so there is no need for her to put on a show.

The captain glared at him warningly, "You know nothing."

The Sixth Prince is not at all what the rumors in Fengjing City say.

If he is uneducated and absurd, how could he take the risk to treat the victims?

Even the imperial physician was unwilling to intervene in a fatal situation, but she managed to save 20% to 30% of his life.

Also, when the dike in Longmen County burst, it was this person who was in charge of disaster relief wearing the armor of the Grand Prince.

It's just a mask, but the voice can't deceive people.

He still can't forget the old doctor's kneeling ceremony in the seriously ill area, and his figure wading through the water to carry wood on the high slope of the collapsed embankment.

Although there was not much achievement in the second half, this contribution cannot be erased.

As a result, after returning to Beijing, the Sixth Prince did not receive any decent reward.

To be honest, he was not convinced in his heart.

He didn't take the reward of Qingluan Guard seriously, after all, there were no Qingluan Guards even by the side of the Grand Prince.

It is estimated that he had been assassinated before and was temporarily placed in the Sixth Princess's Mansion.

Considering the Sixth Prince's merits, he is not worthy of being a prince. At the very least, he should be granted an honorary title.

I had tried to test the deputy commander before, but the answer I got was very secretive.

Other colleagues who witnessed the incident were also ordered to keep silent, so the story did not spread.

If the Sixth Prince is really as the rumors say, he would probably make it known to the whole court.

But this matter was never mentioned again and it just passed by quietly.

The captain couldn't figure it out, and as he was of little influence, he didn't want to delve into it.

When they came forward to pay their respects, they were not showing their respect for the Sixth Princess's identity, but for what she had done in the disaster area, that was all.

Soon, more than a hundred riders escorted two carriages and headed straight for the north gate.

There is nothing surprising about cavalry. It is common to see them when they are changing guard or on official business.

But the carriage in the middle is obviously not of the Central Plains style, and its frame is more than one circle larger than that of an ordinary carriage.

The frame is made of black rosewood, and the octagonal gilded top is covered with yak leather.

The head of the chariot shaft is cast in the shape of a wolf biting a crescent moon, and hanging in front of the chariot is not an ordinary glass lamp, but a bronze-cast antelope head.

There is a whistling arrow hanging on each of the hexagonal eaves, which sounds like a lone goose crying at night when the wind blows, and the whole thing exudes an undisguised ferociousness and brutality.

"Here I come."

Anyone could see that this was the carriage coming from the northwest border.

The march was not fast, and there were cavalrymen in front giving warnings, asking the surrounding people to make way.

When they got closer, the leading soldier dismounted.

"I am Cui Jiu, the commander of the Second Regiment of the Xuanwu Reserve Army and the Shu Battalion."

Qin Zhaoyue raised her eyebrows. This general was born strong and must be over 1.85 meters tall. She smelled something angular.

The next moment, a figure took a step forward, just blocking her sight...