If he really rushed out, by the time Xiao Rong came out, he would probably have already returned to the palace.

He suppressed the worthless pride in his heart by pursing his lips, and then he hurried to find Qu Yunmie.

The owner of the teahouse was still holding the silver in his hand.

Seeing that the shopkeeper didn't move, the waiter thought he was scared and stupid. After being called several times, the shopkeeper finally reacted and looked at the waiter as if waking up from a dream: "This young man, he is so polite to me."

The guy felt sympathetic: "Yes, this young man is very approachable."

The shopkeeper asked him, "By the way, what is this gentleman's last name?"

How could the waiter know that when Xiao Rong and Qu Yunmie were talking, they didn't mention their names. But when he heard the noisy voices from Huichun Hall, the waiter suddenly approached the shopkeeper and asked with a bright look in his eyes, "Is your last name Xiao? Is that the good man Xiao that the Butewu people are talking about?"

The shopkeeper clapped his hands and said with certainty: "Of course it is!"

Good, good, although the King of Zhenbei looks exactly like the one in the rumors, which makes people despair, he has a kind-hearted man named Mr. Xiao by his side. That's great, Chenliu can be saved.

Xiao Rong returned to the palace and took a rest in his residence first.

But Qu Yunmie, that stubborn bull, led his horse to the military camp as soon as he came back, with a stern face, as if he wanted to vent his anger in the military camp.

No matter whether Xiao Rong planned to knock down a few soldiers or chop a few more wooden stakes, once he made his decision, Qu Yunmie would not be able to stop him.

Xiao Rong had just put away the biography of Qu Yunmie when Gao Xunzhi ran in happily. "Ah Rong, I heard that Huichun Hall is doing well today?"

Xiao Rong smiled and looked at Gao Xunzhi: "Yes, most of the people are curious and come to inquire about the news. There are not many people who really come to see the doctor. But I think it will not be like this tomorrow. Tomorrow this news should spread throughout Chenliu."

Gao Xunzhi said many good things in a row, saying that the Butewu people could live in harmony with the people of Chenliu, which would be of great benefit to the king.

He was about to sit down and praise Xiao Rong, but Xiao Rong stood up first and asked him, "Prime Minister, is there anyone in the Zhenbei Army who is good at carving?"

Gao Xunzhi was stunned for a moment, then shook his head: "No."

Xiao Rong probably thought of this. After all, carving is a test of talent, so he asked again: "Is there anyone in the Zhenbei Army who is good at calligraphy and painting?"

Gao Xunzhi was silent for a moment, then shook his head a little guiltily: "No."

Xiao Rong: "...There must be someone in the Zhenbei Army who is good at carpentry, right?"

Gao Xunzhi was afraid that Xiao Rong would ask another question that he didn't have. When he heard this question, he instantly breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "Yes, yes, yes, I have this! Ah Rong, do you want to find someone to fight for something?"

Xiao Rong also smiled: "We do need to make some things, but I will be leaving Chenliu soon, so I hope the Prime Minister can help me supervise them and make a sample as soon as possible."

It sounded like Xiao Rong was going to tinker with something new. In the past, Gao Xunzhi was always very curious and wanted to be the first to know what it was. However, today he didn't pay any attention to it at all. He just asked in astonishment, "Where is Ah Rong going?"

Xiao Rong told Gao Xunzhi again what he had told Qu Yunmie before.

He thought Gao Xunzhi was a reasonable man and would definitely be more receptive than Qu Yunmie. As long as he explained the pros and cons to him clearly, Gao Xunzhi would help him persuade Qu Yunmie to leave. However, he was thinking too highly of himself.

Upon hearing this, Gao Xunzhi's reaction was even more intense than Qu Yunmie's. He kept telling him no and no, and almost alarmed Xiao Yi who was studying hard next door.

In the evening, everyone sat together again in the meeting room closest to the front yard.

However, this time they were not discussing business matters, but collectively criticizing Xiao Rong's fantastic and overly naive ideas.

Qu Yunmie came back after dusk, all sweaty and smelly. He had just taken a shower. When he heard that Gao Xunzhi was going to hold such a meeting, he didn't even wipe his hair and walked in as if bathed in the spring breeze.

Xiao Rong: “…”

He looked at Qu Yunmie's half-dry, half-wet long hair with a face full of resentment, but Qu Yunmie noticed his gaze and did not offer to help him. Instead, he smiled at him arrogantly.

Xiao Rong: “…………”

Gao Xunzhi thought that his approach was too risky, and Yu Shaoxie had the same attitude. One of them had stayed in Jinling for a year, and the other grew up in Jinling. They also thought that Xiao Rong would be very dangerous in Jinling, but the reason was different from what Qu Yunmie said.

They didn't think that any official in Jinling would kill Xiao Rong out of stupidity, but it was very likely that someone would discover Xiao Rong's intelligence and the threat he posed to Nanyong and do something to him, either detaining him or faking an accident and creating a murder.

After all, Xiao Rong had predicted that something would happen in Yizhou, and the news had spread very far. Even if ordinary people didn't know about it, wouldn't people in Jinling also know about it?

Moreover, Xiao Rong's words revealed that he wanted to use his mouth to fool and persuade the officials of Jinling. How could this be possible? ! Sun Renluan was definitely not a pushover, and Yang Zangyi was definitely not a fool. Even if Xiao Rong was really good at speaking, Gao Xunzhi never thought that he could fool both of them at once.

Xiao Rong stared at them silently. It was the first time that he sat in a position opposed by everyone. He was almost angry like a pufferfish. However, he could not reveal his plan to everyone. Everyone had a different standpoint. His plan might touch the bottom line of some people. Maybe they would not show their opinions at this time, but the dissatisfaction was accumulated. Being able to sit in this room meant that they were all the think tanks of the King of Zhenbei and were very important figures. If such a person betrayed them, it would directly cause the Zhenbei Army to lose an arm.

The only people he could tell were Qu Yunmie and Gao Xunzhi, but the former wouldn't listen to him at all, and it was useless even if he told the latter, as he would definitely still oppose it.

Because his plan was much more dangerous than what Gao Xunzhi said now. Gao Xunzhi thought that he was going to the Nanyong court to debate with the scholars, but in fact he was going to bypass the Nanyong court and directly contact the young emperor.

This was more challenging to the officials than any debate with scholars. Although the identity of the little emperor was questionable, his existence had kept many people in line. He was Sun Renluan's reliance and Yang Zangyi's target. If Xiao Rong wanted to contact him, it would be almost like seeking death.

But wealth and honor are achieved through risk, and Xiao Rong has already thought about what to do. He is confident that he can walk out of Jinling unscathed. Moreover, even if someone really wants to kill him, the only person in the world who can kill him is Qu Yunmie.

He felt very proud, but he couldn't say the reasons out loud. As a result, he could only sit there feeling depressed and listen to Gao Xunzhi's earnest advice.

But Gao Xunzhi still doesn't understand him, a pretty stubborn donkey who is even more stubborn than Qu Yunmie. ...

Gao Xunzhi was talking until his mouth was dry, but Xiao Rong still lowered his head and didn't respond at all. Gao Xunzhi couldn't help but sigh, with disappointment on his face. When he stopped talking, Yu Shaoxie started talking, and even used his brother as an example. You know, his brother just defected from Nanyong. Even if Nanyong didn't break up with the Zhenbei Army, the relationship between the two sides was not as good as before. If he went to Nanyong at this time, Nanyong's anger would be directed at Xiao Rong.

Xiao Rong had a look of despair on his face, while Qu Yunmie pursed his lips and almost laughed out loud.

Seeing Xiao Rong being "abandoned by everyone", Qu Yunmie sat aside in a very good mood and watched the show. He looked relaxed and was about to pick up the wine cup in front of him, then he heard a calm voice.

"I think Mr. Xiao's plan is feasible."

Qu Yunmie stopped picking up the wine cup and instead raised his head, staring at Mi Jing's face, which looked increasingly peaceful and harmonious under the candlelight.

Damn bald ass, no wonder I never liked you! ...

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