He looked like he'd had a bit too much to drink; his cheeks were flushed, and he was walking unsteadily.
Qi Yang then stood up as well, "Brother Chen... no, Lord Chen, I really must congratulate you!"
Chen Yongnian couldn't avoid drinking this time, so he had no choice but to obediently drink with these people.
Wan Qiqi had drunk some, but wasn't drunk yet, when she saw Chen Yongnian, Xiao Fan, and Qi Yang slumped on the table.
She looked up at Tao Ran sitting opposite her and asked, "Brother Tao, what brings you here?"
“My father has agreed to my younger sister’s marriage to Yongliang, and has already spoken to your mother-in-law. The wedding will be held before the new year,” Tao Ran said, taking a sip of wine.
Wan Qiqi was taken aback. "So suddenly?"
“I was surprised too… Perhaps it’s related to Yongnian’s recent promotion.” Tao Ran stared at the drunken Chen Yongnian and drank another cup.
"Is it related to him?"
"right!"
Wan Qiqi was puzzled, so she heard Tao Ran ask:
"Do you know his current official position and authority?"
"Is he different from the previous county magistrate?"
“Different! Previously, the county lieutenant was only in charge of the army, arrests, and prisons, but this appointment, although titled county lieutenant, incorporates the powers of the county magistrate!”
"What?" Wan Qiqi's pupils dilated, unable to hide her shock. "It can be like this?"
"As long as there is an appointment in the court, it can be done!"
Tao Ran put down his empty cup. "In the past, the county magistrate was in charge, and others were assistants. Now, with this division of authority, it seems that power has already been divided!"
Wan Qiqi frowned deeply, "This puts Yongnian on the edge of a knife!"
"Yes! I've come here to tell you that some people in the court are starting to stir, perhaps using this opportunity to strike at others. You, Yongnian, Xie Xing, the Tang family... are all pawns in their game!"
Wan Qiqi knew that Old Master Xu had great influence in Beijing, and there must be someone who opposed him.
It seems there's a grand scheme unfolding in the capital.
This explains why Bai Lingxuan suddenly asked Feng Zhi to stay.
Everything has a traceable origin!
"Okay, I'll keep that in mind!" Wan Qiqi replied, then asked Tao Ran, "What about you? Are you planning to stay at the academy, or do you have other plans?"
Tao Ran paused, lowered his eyes, and whispered, "See!"
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