Chapter 253 Hexagram
The Fifth Prince looked at the lying Embroidered Robe Enforcement Officer below him, then stared at the Purple Robe Envoy for a long time before saying with a hint of sarcasm, "Are you Embroidered Robe Enforcement Officers quite clever?"
The Purple Envoy knew what the Fifth Prince was referring to, but didn't respond. Instead, he began to play the victim: "Of course, those of us who walk on a tightrope every day, if we don't have a little flexibility, even if we have nine lives, it wouldn't be enough to waste!"
The fifth prince gritted his teeth, but after receiving the amulet, his mind returned to its former clarity. He knew that he should not act rashly because of momentary anger. Although he was annoyed, he would never really provoke a purple-robed envoy.
He could only state his purpose with a gloomy expression: "Don't play dumb, the news has leaked now. There's no need to go to the other families anymore. Starting tomorrow, I, Princess Yixin and I will part ways with the Purple-Robed Envoy. Is this arrangement okay?"
"Where is His Royal Highness the King of Shu?" The purple-robed envoy seemed to have expected this. There was no trace of anger on his face. He just threw out this sentence lightly.
The Fifth Prince responded bluntly, "That's nothing for the Purple Envoy to worry about!"
Chu Ci couldn't help but sigh: [Is this the real-life version of there being no permanent friends, only permanent interests?]
So Chu Ci gently tugged at Fan Jingrui's sleeve and said in a voice that everyone could hear: "Husband, do you think we will be sold out one day?"
Upon hearing this, Fan Jingrui looked at Chu Ci with eyes full of doting, and said in a gentle voice: "As long as my wife's value remains, I can guarantee that no one will be willing to sell her off."
The fifth prince looked depressed. [Is there anyone who does this in front of the person concerned?]
I wanted to say something back, but it seemed like he had never gotten the upper hand over this couple, so I just pretended not to hear.
Following his own thoughts, he said, "Do you and your wife agree with my opinion, or do you plan to go to the capital alone?"
At this moment, Fan Jingrui was also furious, as if he had been hit by a firecracker. He said angrily, "When you go out, you still need a companion to look after you. Your Highness the Prince of Qin should understand such a simple truth, right?"
Chu Ci didn't hesitate and offered his opinion. "I'm afraid it's not possible to leave tomorrow. There are so many embroidered law enforcement officers. Even if I stay up all night, I won't be able to give everyone a copy."
Upon hearing this, the Fifth Prince instantly remembered the Emperor's instructions and asked unhappily, "How many days will it take?"
Chu Ci didn't answer, but turned to look at Feng Yan and Taoist Yunshang, "Master Feng, Taoist Yunshang, is it okay for each of us to have one peace amulet?"
"If possible, it would be better to have some spare ones. After all, the embroidered-robed law enforcement officers risk their lives every day, and they are bound to get stained with blood and water." Having said this, the purple-robed envoy thought that Feng Yan was speaking for them.
Unexpectedly, Feng Yan changed the subject: "But I believe everyone will protect it well, so it's good to have some as a backup."
The purple-robed envoy cursed inwardly, "I heard Feng Yan was a dog when I was in the capital, but now that he's in trouble, I understand he's not just a dog, he's completely heartless!"
Simply skipping Feng Yan, the Purple Envoy turned his gaze directly to Chu Ci and said sincerely, "Princess Yixin, thank you for preparing more. The Embroidered Enforcement Officer will remember this favor."
After these words were spoken, Chu Ci was no longer able to control the situation. He simply expanded the situation and said solemnly, "I will. After all, the integrity of the embroidered clothes is also related to the integrity of the Great Zhou officialdom."
Three days later, not only did the embroidered robe law enforcement officers receive a peace amulet, but the guards of the eldest prince, the fifth prince, and Chu Ci himself also received the same treatment.
The consequence was that Chu Ci could draw amulets with his eyes closed, and he almost vomited from drawing.
Chu Ci was completely listless, and even after resting in the carriage for a day, he was still weak.
Therefore, when Feng Yan envied Taoist Yunshang for being able to hoard tickets privately, he suggested that he also wanted to hoard a few.
Chu Ci was immediately displeased and angrily said, "Master Feng, Taoist Priest, is there no other way besides the amulet?"
Feng Yan sighed, "Princess Yixin, you know that the Great Zhou Dynasty was always doomed. But since the night before the Fan family was exiled, things have suddenly changed. There is light at the end of the tunnel. And the hexagram indicates that you are the one who can break this deadlock."
Chu Ci shuddered at the words, his heart fluttering with fear, but he quickly suppressed the emotion. He then took the initiative and asked, "So this is why you stayed with me on purpose?"
Feng Yan was misunderstood, but he didn't rush to refute it. Instead, he slowly said, "The facts prove that my choice was correct."
"You not only saved the Fan family, but you also single-handedly changed the fate of many people, and Taoist Yunshang and I are among them."
Taoist Master Yun Shang smiled and nodded upon hearing this, agreeing, "So, you don't have to be on guard against us. We are definitely not the kind of people who would repay kindness with enmity."
Chu Ci thought, could she say that she wasn't on guard against them, but that she had truly ignored the two great gods? But it seemed that such a truth was even more hurtful.
Chu Ci could only choose to change the subject: "Lord Feng, if my guess is correct, you are better at fortune-telling, right? How about you calculate whether I can help my elder sister get revenge when I go to the capital this time?"
Feng Yan didn't expose Chu Ci's thoughts, and casually calculated a few times. Then he smiled and said, "Princess Yi Xin will surely get what she wants."
"Really?" Hearing this answer, Qianxue and Qianyan, who had been pretending to be good girls, finally couldn't help but ask. They said anxiously, "Can we get my eldest sister's dowry back?"
"Sure." Let alone the mere dowry, as long as Chu Ciwang's royal image remains intact, it would not be difficult to confiscate the Fu family's property and exterminate them.
After all, the Fu family has been in a lot of trouble since they lost the Fan family, their in-laws and backers.
However, these things can only be discovered slowly after entering Beijing.
Thinking of this, Feng Yan was in a good mood for a rare moment. He quietly read Chu Ci's fortune, then looked at Qian Yan with a strange expression.
After the baptism of the Road of Exile, Qianxue and Qianyan's minds and temperaments became more acute.
"Why are you looking at us like that?" If Qianyan's words were still polite, Qianxue would have exploded. "Was everything you said before all false?"
Unexpectedly, Feng Yan directly kept the secret: "The Buddha said: It cannot be said, it cannot be said."
Qianxue and Qianyan were about to ask more questions, but Taoist Yunshang, who had been silent the whole time, smiled and said, "Don't worry, we'll know the answer once we get to the capital."
Then he pointed at Chu Ci who was resting with his eyes closed.
Sure enough, his strategy was very successful. Even though Qianxue and Qianyan were dissatisfied, they did not ask any further questions.
Unfortunately, he had forgotten how kind Chu Ci was to these two girls. As soon as Qianxue and Qianyan got off the carriage, Chu Ci immediately opened his eyes and asked solemnly, "Is there anyone planning to use Qianyan's life experience to make a fuss?"
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