"Your Majesty, there are people claiming to be from the Yundan royal family outside the palace gates, asking to see you."

Yundan people?

Xiao Li had almost completely forgotten about that tiny country. The Yundan royal family? That sounded interesting.

"Xuan."

I happen to be free, so it’s okay to meet.

"Yundan Hua Qichuan, meet the Empress Longsheng!"

Xiao Li looked at the dignified and elegant man below, raised his eyebrows slightly, and was rarely surprised.

The other party didn't dare to look up and didn't recognize her, but Xiao Li could see clearly, wasn't this Qi Chuan, the owner of the caravan?

An acquaintance!

There was no sound from above for a long time, but Hua Qichuan didn't dare to look up. He kept his head down and maintained a respectful attitude.

The Empress Long Sheng has a perverse personality and uses brutal means, so he can't afford to anger her.

Just when Hua Qichuan was feeling extremely nervous, a familiar female voice came up, smiling: "Boss Qi, how are you?"

This sound?

Hua Qichuan suddenly looked up, and when he saw the face of the person sitting behind the imperial desk, he was stunned for a moment. This person...isn't it the Miss Li from Beicang before?

Why is she sitting here?

Seeing her dress, Hua Qichuan immediately reacted and was even more shocked.

"You...you are actually the empress..."

Hua Qichuan never dreamed that he had actually met the empress, and at such a time and place.

Regardless of the turmoil in his heart, he quickly said, "I didn't realize it was Her Majesty. I apologize for any offense. Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"

Hua Qichuan frantically tried to recall whether he had offended the empress in any way.

The emperor has always been unpredictable and cannot be offended.

What may seem harmless to ordinary people may be considered offensive to the emperor.

Now he comes to ask the empress for a favor, but he must not fail because of what happened before.

In just a moment, Hua Qichuan's forehead was sweating from thinking about it.

"Boss Qi, you're joking. You saved me once, and I'm indebted to you. How can you say you're offending me?"

"Didn't we say before we parted that if we meet again in the future, I will definitely repay my master's kindness."

Hua Qichuan quickly said politely, "I wouldn't dare, Your Majesty, just don't mind my impoliteness."

The emperor remembered that it was a favor, and he dared not repay it.

Xiao Li knew that he must have something to ask of her by appearing here, so she didn't mention anything about repaying him. She just said, "Besides, I will definitely have a drink with you and show my hospitality."

How could Hua Qichuan not dare to respond: "Your Majesty is so polite. Qichuan is honored."

Xiao Li asked people to prepare wine and food, and asked Rong Qing to join him.

Rong Qing was also surprised to see Hua Qichuan and stepped forward to greet him, "Mr. Qi, long time no see."

Knowing that 'Miss Li' was the empress, Guard Yang must have an extraordinary status.

He had heard quite a few rumors along the way, and now they finally matched up.

"General Rong, I have long admired you!"

According to rumors, there are two generals around the empress, one is tall and mighty with great martial arts skills, and the other is gentle and elegant with a sly smile. Both of them are loyal to the empress and only obey the orders of the empress.

Judging from his figure and facial features, he is undoubtedly the great general Rong Qing, who is known for his bravery.

No wonder he wanted to recruit him the first time he saw him. General Long Sheng is no ordinary talent. Who wouldn't be jealous?

As for the Empress, he was really short-sighted.

It’s not that the Empress is a bad person. He also realized her mystery and power, but he really couldn’t imagine that the Empress and the General would appear in the desert in such a miserable state.

It was truly an incredible fate that he met these two top figures in the world in such a place.

He actually wanted to recruit two people, he really overestimated his own abilities.

The banquet began, and in addition to Rong Qing, Song Junzhan was also called to sit down.

Hua Qichuan looked at Rong Qing, who looked as majestic as a god-like general, and then at Song Junzhan, who was elegant, calm and handsome, and felt that Longsheng was truly a place of outstanding people and talents.

Xiao Li came out, wearing a white silk robe embroidered with a dragon pattern, with his hair tied up with a crown. He looked neat and dignified, but the white lacked the oppressive heaviness of the black, making him look much more approachable, which made Hua Qichuan finally dare to take a serious look at him.

Sure enough, no matter how poor some people are, you can tell at a glance that they are no ordinary people.

He had felt that Xiao Li had a special temperament before, saying that she was the daughter of Beicang, but he really couldn't think of which young lady in a small country like Beicang could have such a temperament.

Now looking at her wearing the dragon robe, it was as if it were fitted together perfectly.

And the faint smile that Xiao Li wore when he spoke always gave people an indescribable feeling, making people feel scared and gentle, and inexplicably convincing.

At this moment he understood that it was the smile of someone in power looking down upon the world.

It's not the composure of a king of a small country like Yundan, but the composure of an absolutely supreme ruler who controls the world.

"I heard that you are from Yundan and are from the Yundan royal family."

Prime Minister Song Junzhan asked politely.

Hua Qichuan immediately replied: "The Lord of Yundan is my cousin."

As he spoke, he looked at the empress and bowed, "Your Majesty, I have a brother named Hua Jinchuan who was sent to Longsheng three years ago. I wonder if you would allow us two brothers to meet later?"

Xiao Li couldn't answer this question, and his eyes fell on Song Junzhan.

Xiao Li never took care of this person, so he didn't get killed, right?

Song Junzhan obviously knew what was going on and nodded: "Don't worry, Your Excellency, the Empress will let you see it."

Hua Qichuan saw this subtle glance, but didn't understand what it meant.

But judging from the tone of his voice, his brother should still be alive.

He had anticipated many times that his brother would not have a good life, so he did not have too high demands. As long as he was alive and had all his limbs intact, that was enough.

He was also lucky that he could find the empress on the border between Beicang and Yundan. The empress did not look like an unreasonable person.

I just don't know if he can take the person away from the empress because of the favor of saving me.

As the empress, Xiao Li couldn't always entertain guests, so it was almost always Song Junzhan chatting with Hua Qichuan, with Rong Qing occasionally joining in a few words.

The empress listened to the whole thing, nodding occasionally to express her opinion.

However, it took a long time for Hua Qichuan to react.

It was Song Junzhan who had been asking him questions all along, about the customs and practices of Yundan, Yundan's economic situation, as well as the Yundan royal family and court structure.

Of course, Song Junzhan didn't ask directly, but used a chatting method, which made people inadvertently reveal a lot of information.

Hua Qichuan boasts of his abilities and experience. He often travels between several countries and has witnessed many sinister human hearts, so he is extremely vigilant.

But Song Junzhan, a young man who looked handsome and harmless, almost exposed all his past with just a few casual words.

He is worthy of being a man who can follow the empress and become the prime minister of a great country at such a young age.

So terrifying!

Hua Qichuan's sudden alertness was so obvious that Xiao Li couldn't help but laugh.

Her Prime Minister may look handsome and harmless, but it would be disastrous to underestimate him.