Chapter 423 The Rules of Baise City
Caiyue lowered her head and smiled after hearing this.
"Don't worry, City Lord. Everyone in Baise City knows that Young Master Jun is frail and often bedridden, taking medicine all the time. Rumor has it that he suffered a serious injury in the past that shortened his lifespan. No matter how that Lord Qian tries to find out, it's the news we want him to hear."
At this time, it was an inn in Baise City.
Qian Zexi had obviously changed out of his dusty clothes and was sitting by the window drinking tea, looking at the busy streets below. This Baise City was indeed different from the rumors in the past. If he hadn't actually been in Baise City, he would have doubted which prosperous city in Tianyuan it was.
Gundam came in from outside.
"master."
Qian Zexi raised his hand and closed the window.
"explain."
Gundam bowed.
"Master, we've been asking around on the streets. The people of Baise City are full of praise for the City Lord, showing great respect and admiration. But when it comes to Jun Moye, their faces are filled with regret. They all say Jun Moye has the talent to govern a country, but unfortunately, he suffered a serious injury in the past that shortened his lifespan. Rumor has it that he won't live past thirty."
Qian Zexi narrowed his eyes when he heard that.
"Serious injuries and not living past thirty?"
Gundam continued speaking.
"That's indeed the rumor out there. We've asked quite a few people, and the results are all the same."
Qian Zexi fell silent for a moment after hearing this, then opened the window, looked at the bustling crowd on the street, and listened to the hawkers' shouts.
"Tell our people to prepare and go to the City Lord's Mansion tomorrow."
A night passed.
When Qian Zexi put on airs and went to the City Lord's Mansion with more than 20 guards, he was shocked by the City Lord's Mansion in front of him.
The walls of the palace are tall and solid, made of bluestone and engraved with exquisite patterns and runes, all of which demonstrate the authority and status of the city lord.
A golden plaque hangs high above the door, with three large characters "City Lord's Mansion" inlaid on it, shining brightly.
A pair of huge stone lions stand on both sides of the gate, lifelike, as if guarding the mansion.
A row of guards holding spears stood guard at the door.
This scene was even more majestic than the royal palace. Qian Zexi, who was originally full of confidence, began to feel scared.
I’m afraid that this city lord is not someone who can be easily messed with. If the city lord is wholeheartedly protecting Jun Moye, can I bring him back?
Gundam stepped forward to take over from the guards of Baise City.
"Brother, we are from Tianyuan Imperial City. We have an imperial decree from the Tianyuan Emperor for your Young Master Jun. Please pass it on."
The commander of the city defense is Mu Chi, who is highly skilled in martial arts.
He was wearing a black battle robe, his posture was as straight as a pine tree, his stern face revealed his determination and courage, and his eyes were as sharp as cold stars.
"What's going on?"
The guards on duty bowed hurriedly.
"General Mu, they said they were from Tianyuan Imperial City and had some imperial decree for Master Jun."
Upon hearing this, Mu Chi looked at the carriage with sharp eyes.
"Bai Se City has always been an independent entity and has never been affiliated with Tian Yuan. It's not like we in Bai Se City need to accept Tian Yuan's imperial edict, right?"
Qian Zexi didn't expect that a general guarding the city lord's mansion would be so tough. This was completely different from what he thought, but when you are under someone's roof, you have to bow your head. In the end, he slowly got off the carriage.
"Sir, I am from the Qian Family of Tianyuan Imperial City. Your Young Master Jun is a member of the Tianyuan Imperial Family. No matter where he is, he still has the blood of the Tianyuan Jun Family in him. This is the imperial edict written by your Young Master Jun's uncle. Whether to accept it or not depends on your Young Master Jun's decision."
Upon hearing this, Mu Chi glanced at the imperial edict in Qian Zexi's hand.
"Wait a minute. I'll report to the city lord and see if he summons you to an audience."
Qian Zexi became furious upon seeing this. It was just a place with all kinds of people, but with some changes, they thought themselves superior and even dreamed of being on equal footing with big countries. It seemed that the lord of Baise City was very arrogant.
After waiting for a long time under the scorching sun at the city gate, I saw a woman in special clothes and Mu Chi coming.
"So you are Master Qian of Tianyuan. I am Caixing, the maidservant of the City Lord. Our City Lord invites you in."
After hearing this, Qian Zexi turned around and got into the carriage with satisfaction.
Caixing reminded in a cold voice.
"Master Qian, except for the City Lord and Young Master Jun, no one else in Baise City is allowed to ride in a carriage or on foot. Please dismount from the carriage and walk into the City Lord's Mansion."
Qian Zexi's face showed a hint of anger when he heard this.
"Baiser City is so good, but they don't take me seriously."
Caixing showed no fear when she saw this.
"Master Qian, I was born in Baise City and have limited experience, so naturally I don't know that you hold such a high position. However, I do know that no matter how high your salary is in Tianyuan and how powerful you are, this is Baise City. As the saying goes, the guest should follow the host's wishes. Since you wish to see our Lord, you must abide by the rules of Baise City."
Qian Zexi sat in the carriage and spoke angrily.
"What if I insist on riding in a carriage today?"
Upon hearing this, Caixing looked up at the sun.
"The sun in Baise City is quite warm. Master Qian can choose to continue basking here."
Qian Zexi never imagined that everyone in Tianyuan Imperial City respectfully called him Lord Qian, but when he came to this small Baise City, he was actually treated so neglectfully by a maid.
"How outrageous! Baise City is so ignorant of etiquette."
Upon hearing this, Caixing retorted without any hesitation.
"Courtesy is for distinguished guests, not for troublemakers."
Qian Zexi was furious when he heard this and gave the order immediately.
"Turn around and return to Tianyuan. I want to see if Jun Moye dares to refuse even the imperial edict."
The driver immediately turned the carriage around.
Watching the carriage going farther and farther away, Mu Chi spoke worriedly.
"Miss Caixing, you're not really leaving, are you? Will it delay the City Lord and Young Master's business?"
Caixing spoke with determination in her eyes after hearing this.
"What are you afraid of? Just watch carefully. There's no way they'll just leave like that. When has the City Lord ever miscalculated?"
Sure enough, Gundam, who was sitting outside the carriage, spoke in a low voice.
"Master, we are getting further and further away..."
Qian Zexi let the carriage go for a while and saw that no one stopped it.
Finally he gave the order.
"Turn around."
The carriage drove back to the city gate again.
Qian Zexi got off the carriage with a cold look on his face.
Caixing knew when to stop.
"Master Qian, please."
All Qianzexi saw along the way were magnificent houses with high roofs, carved beams and painted buildings, and magnificent decorations. They were even bigger than a royal palace.
Caixing brought the person to the door of the court hall and spoke slowly.
"Master Qian, you are the only one allowed to see the City Lord, and you are not allowed to bring any weapons."
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