Chapter 256 Debts of Favor
When Changfeng Daoren was accepting disciples, there were four candidates.
Grand Tutor Xie's granddaughter was one of them.
If nothing unexpected happens, the current closed-door disciple of Daoist Changfeng should be Miss Xie Yanqing of the Xie family.
Changfeng Daoren originally belonged to Xie Yanqing, but Qin Jinzhi interfered.
Daoist Changfeng then granted Xie Yanqing a favor.
The fact that Xie Yanqing could meet the closed-door disciple of Daoist Changfeng was the knot in his heart that had been tied to him for so many years.
Before heading to the capital, Xie Yanqing imagined countless possibilities for Changfeng Daoren's disciples.
I never thought of Qin Jinzhi.
It's not surprising that Xie Yanqing's disguise was exposed.
“Your Highness is indeed discerning. I came to the capital secretly this time, which is why I was disguised. Once my grandfather arrives in the capital, I will definitely visit his residence to apologize.”
Qin Jinzhi was speechless. The old man owed her a favor, and now he was using her to repay it.
"Please sit down."
Xie Yanqing still found it hard to believe when he looked at Qin Jinzhi in front of him.
She then asked, "To be honest, when Daoist Changfeng told me about the princess's identity, I thought I was hallucinating."
Qin Jinzhi tilted her head and looked at Xie Yanqing, "You came to see me for more than just to express your surprise, didn't you?"
After hearing this, Xie Yanqing said seriously, "Why did the princess choose me to marry into the Lu family?"
Qin Jinzhi smiled, "Miss Xie is unwilling?"
Xie Yanqing looked into Qin Jinzhi's eyes and said, "I heard that the princess founded the Thousand Birds Bureau in the capital. Even the eldest daughter of Prime Minister Cui, who was once your mortal enemy, has submitted to you and is now working for you. This marriage should have originally been hers."
Qin Jinzhi nodded. "Indeed, it was the Cui family that initially wanted to form a marriage alliance with the Lu family."
Xie Yanqing's expression became even more serious. "I have been in the capital for a few days and have heard a lot about Miss Cui. She is a person with lofty ambitions, so she does not want to get married. You have arranged for her to marry into this family. If I also do not want to marry into the Lu family, wouldn't that be considered bullying others by the princess? You should know that my talent is no less than that of Miss Cui, and my ambitions are naturally no less than those of Miss Cui."
Qin Jinzhi looked into her eyes and smiled, "What does this have to do with me?"
Xie Yanqing was taken aback, not expecting Qin Jinzhi to react this way.
"It's not fair that you're trading one woman's marriage for another's!"
Qin Jinzhi laughed at her impassioned manner, "Have you heard too many embellished stories about me outside, thinking that I employ and value women, and that I have to manage all the affairs of women in the world?"
She chuckled softly, "Fairness? You must be mistaken. You should have known from the moment I took your position as the last disciple that there is no such thing as fairness in this world."
Xie Yanqing looked at Qin Jinzhi in disbelief, "So everything you did was fake?"
Qin Jinzhi looked at her casually, "Since it's a favor the old man owes, I'll answer your question today, because you're of no value to me."
"What?"
Qin Jinzhi looked into Xie Yanqing's eyes and said, "I said, because you have no value to me, I don't care about anything about you. I don't care who Grand Tutor Xie's granddaughter is or who will marry into the Lu family, because as long as the Xie family wants to return to the capital, they will definitely agree to the marriage."
As Xie Yanqing looked at Qin Jinzhi, the feigned anger on his face gradually disappeared.
Then he laughed out loud, "Now I know why I lost to you."
Qin Jinzhi was not surprised by Xie Yanqing's sudden change of attitude.
A candidate who can win the old man's favor must not be an incompetent fool.
Xie Yanqing's appearance here is probably to test whether it's safe for the Xie family to get on her side.
The fact that Xie Yanqing, from the family of the Imperial Tutor, could appear before her proves that among the younger generation of the Xie family...
She is an outstanding individual.
In initial collaborations, mutual benefits are what truly motivate people.
Xie Yanqing gathered all the information he could find about Qin Jinzhi's life.
The information she gleaned from this was that Qin Jinzhi was extremely cunning and calculating.
When they learned that the marriage between the Lu and Xie families was actually arranged by Qin Jinzhi.
She wanted to meet this princess even more.
Qin Jinzhi looked at Xie Yanqing and smiled, "If I'm not mistaken, you asked for this marriage yourself."
Xie Yanqing raised an eyebrow. "That's right."
After shedding his pretense, Xie Yanqing exuded a calm demeanor.
"The Xie family has been out of the court for decades. This marriage alliance with the Lu family to return to the court is of paramount importance. I cannot allow the Xie family to make any mistakes."
Qin Jinzhi raised an eyebrow, "You want to use the power of your household to help the Xie family?"
Xie Yanqing smiled and said, "Does the princess look down on women in the inner quarters?"
Qin Jinzhi smiled and said, "I just think that with your talent, you wouldn't be content with this."
Xie Yanqing looked at Qin Jinzhi and said, “Princess, I am just like you. You are responsible for the entire Zhenbei Army, while I am responsible for the future of the Xie family. Moreover, if you achieve your wish, even if I marry someone else, I can still realize my ideal.”
Qin Jinzhi looked at Xie Yanqing with an expression of appreciation.
"Grand Tutor Xie has truly raised a fine granddaughter. What would you like to ask for?"
Xie Yanqing's face showed an unprecedented firmness.
"I want the next imperial tutor to come from the Xie family again."
Qin Jinzhi was taken aback for a moment, then laughed out loud, "Did you ask the wrong person?"
Xie Yanqing said very seriously, "I have read your poems and essays, so I trust my intuition."
Just then, the waiter knocked on the door.
The takeout food is ready.
Qin Jinzhi stood up and turned to look at Xie Yanqing.
"I've said it before, everyone around me must be valuable."
Xie Yanqing smiled upon hearing this, "The princess and I are of one mind."
Qin Jinzhi burst out laughing, "I'm waiting for the Xie family to come knocking."
After saying that, he opened the door and went out.
Qin Jinzhi arrived at the Imperial College carrying a food box.
Taoist Changfeng is meditating.
Upon hearing footsteps, without even opening his eyes, he asked, "Did you see that girl?"
Qin Jinzhi placed the food box next to Changfeng Daoist, saying, "Old man, I'm using this to pay back a favor I owe you!"
Daoist Changfeng opened his eyes and raised an eyebrow. "This debt of gratitude was originally owed to you, so what's wrong with you repaying it!"
Qin Jinzhi rolled her eyes and took the contents out of the food box.
While enjoying his food, Daoist Changfeng said, "That girl is quite something, isn't she? I almost took her as my disciple back then. If you can bring her under your wing, your plans will take another step forward."
Qin Jinzhi sat down next to him and poured herself a cup of tea.
"I have dragged all the officials in the capital into this mess. It seems like I have won against Prime Minister Cui, but in reality, I have also revealed my true colors. Now everyone in the capital is watching me, and I am surrounded by crises. It is not a good time for Xie Yanqing to surrender."
Master Changfeng put down his chopsticks. “The Xie family has been dormant for a long time and needs to regain its footing in the capital. Whether it is surrender or cooperation, you are the best candidate. The way of a ruler is to be half-true and half-false, which is the best way.”
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