Chapter 400 Turmoil
Qin Jinzhi had to thank Huangfu Su for discovering Consort Shen's secret.
Huangfu Su wanted the throne, but he couldn't do anything about Huangfu Nanfeng, who had made great military achievements at the time.
As long as Huangfu Nanfeng is around, the throne will never fall into her hands.
That's why Qin Jinzhi and Huangfu Su collaborated.
Huangfu Su had a master of disguise who could completely alter a person's skeletal structure with clay.
That person had a unique skill: anyone who saw him could reconstruct five to six tenths of the appearance of his relatives based on their faces.
When Liu Yiyi saw that the person had recreated Liu Yuanqing's appearance, she was so shocked that she couldn't close her mouth.
The man said he had never missed a shot.
Qin Jinzhi then thought of Xiao Yuanyi and Consort Shen.
The two made a bet: if the man made a mistake, he would have to serve Qin Jinzhi for three years.
If Qin Jinzhi loses, she has to help him kill three people.
Therefore, after Xiao Yuanyi's portrait was delivered to that person, the resulting portrait was not of Consort Shen at all.
The man therefore agreed to serve Qin Jinzhi for three years.
But that person has never made a mistake except for Xiao Yuanyi.
So she drew her father's appearance based on Xiao Yuanyi's portrait.
Qin Jinzhi's expression became subtle when she saw that moment.
Because Xiao Yuanyi's father did not resemble her imperial grandfather.
He was Shen Consort Shen's younger brother, Shen Cha.
Things suddenly became interesting.
It was because of this incident that Qin Jinzhi discovered Consort Shen's secret.
Later, Huangfu Nanfeng was captured alive by her.
The situation in the State of Chu changed in an instant.
Even if Huangfu Nanfeng returns, he won't be able to suppress Huangfu Su.
Huangfu Nanfeng is a very useful pawn, and every struggle between Qin Jinzhi and the aristocratic families is fraught with danger.
If she fails, the ambitious Huangfu Nanfeng will be her turning point.
Even the seasoned Zhenbei Army couldn't conquer the Chu Kingdom. If the Qin family had no one, who would fight for these pampered noble families? And these noble families were also afraid of her death, as her grandfather Qin Ye's iron cavalry swept across the land.
Yang Xian always believed that the Yang family was nominally powerful but lacked real power because of the Qin family.
What truly rendered the Yang family's soldiers useless were these powerful families in the capital.
Only if the Yang family's soldiers are useless can everyone be treated the same.
Can a powerful family with military power still maintain a balance?
Did Xiao Chengqian know about Huangfu Nanlin's background?
Was this Huangfu Su's scheme, or a conspiracy between the two?
Qin Jinzhi locked herself in her study for one night.
He went to court as usual the next day.
Cui Ying stood beside the emperor, staring at his two dark circles under his eyes.
He forced himself not to yawn in the main hall.
Once she's done with these busy days, she definitely wants to get a good night's sleep.
Wei Cha glanced at Qin Jinzhi a few times in the hall.
After the court session, Qin Jinzhi said to Cui Ying, "You don't need to be on duty today."
Cui Ying blinked. "What's wrong?"
Qin Jinzhi looked at her dark circles and said, "You look a bit dead. Go back and get some sleep. You've had a tough time these past few days."
Cui Ying almost cried, "Qin Jinzhi, you acted like a good person today."
Qin Jinzhi smiled slightly, "Rest well, Vice Envoy Cui. The Thousand Birds Bureau is going to be expanded, you'll be very busy."
Cui Ying turned around and sped away.
Qin Jinzhi followed her out of the palace.
Before long, an old man appeared beside him.
Qin Jinzhi said with some surprise, "Old man, you're still going strong! You walk so fast!"
Wei Cha immediately bared his teeth and said, "There aren't any dogs chasing you, why are you walking so fast, you little brat?"
Qin Jinzhi was speechless. "Couldn't you call me?"
Wei Cha was taken aback, then cleared his throat.
"I'm hungry, please treat me to a meal."
Qin Jinzhi chuckled lightly, "Alright, please go ahead."
The two arrived at Yong'an Tower.
The waiter led the two to Qin Jinzhi's private room.
Looking at the waiter's attentive manner, Wei Cha asked, "What, do you own this restaurant?"
Qin Jinzhi smiled and said, "This Yong'an Restaurant is older than me, how can I run it?"
Wei Cha glanced at him. He had heard that private rooms at Yong'an Restaurant cost a lot of gold per year.
That brat won't waste his money like that.
Qin Jinzhi could tell what Wei Cha was thinking just by looking at him. "I didn't open Yong'an Tower, but the person who opened it has something to do with me."
Wei Cha raised an eyebrow. "What's the relationship?"
Qin Jinzhi said with a smile, "We're relatives."
Wei Cha scoffed, just then the waiter knocked on the door and came in to serve tea.
There was a large gold character painted on the tea tray.
The food was served very quickly.
Wei Cha ate some side dishes and drank some wine, thoroughly enjoying himself.
Qin Jinzhi didn't ask him what he was going to do.
The two ate in silence.
After they had both finished eating, Wei Cha, sipping his expensive tea, asked, "Aren't you going to ask me anything?"
Qin Jinzhi looked at Wei Cha and asked, "Is the food to your liking?"
Wei Cha clicked his tongue. "I knew you were a cunning little rascal. So, tell me, what exactly did Wei Lin find out?"
Qin Jinzhi raised an eyebrow, "Why don't you ask your son?"
Wei Cha glared at her. Could Wei Lin tell him?
He was acting on the emperor's orders. Wei Lin was acting on Qin Jinzhi's orders.
Qin Jinzhi looked at Wei Cha and said, "Elder Wei, if I really cause turmoil in the Jin Kingdom, would you impeach me just like you impeached those officials?"
Wei Cha clicked his tongue again, "What nonsense are you talking about?"
Qin Jinzhi chuckled, "Some things are easier to do than to know."
Wei Cha sighed, "Never mind."
Qin Jinzhi stood up. "Let's go, I'll take you back to your residence."
Looking at Yuanfei, who was always by Qin Jinzhi's side, Wei Cha suddenly felt a little regretful.
I wonder if this meeting will cause trouble for this kid.
After the three people left.
The door to another private room was pushed open.
Xiao Can came out from inside.
I heard that Old Wei was invited back by Jinzhi.
The two have such a close relationship.
Xiao Can and the others walked away and left Yong'an Tower.
Qin Jinzhi escorted Wei Cha back to his residence.
As soon as I arrived at Chidori-no-Tsukasa, I saw a person acting suspiciously in front of the door.
Qin Jinzhi watched as the man kept looking to both sides.
Just as the two were looking at each other, Qin Jinzhi looked somewhat familiar.
Where have I seen this person before?
The man, dressed in black, strode forward and said, "Greetings, Princess!"
Qin Jinzhi raised an eyebrow. Isn't this Qian Suihong's younger brother, that peacock?
She's dressed quite simply today.
Qin Jinzhi asked, "Did you need something from me?"
The man kept looking around, "Princess, may I speak to you in private?"
Qin Jinzhi dismounted and said, "Come in."
The peacock followed Qin Jinzhi into the office of the Thousand Birds Bureau.
As soon as they entered, the peacock knelt down on the ground.
"Princess, please save my sister! I am willing to die in her place! My sister has been wronged!"
Qin Jinzhi frowned. "What's going on?"
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