After several days of long journey, Su Qian and his group finally arrived in Qingzhou.
The bluestone road has been washed clean by the spring rain. Magnificent and prosperous carved beams and painted buildings are located on both sides of the spacious street. There are endless pedestrians on the street, but this bustle and prosperity is different from the Shangjing that Su Qian had seen before.
In this drizzle, Qingzhou has even more of the misty atmosphere of Jiangnan towns.
At the city gate, the governor and other officials were already lining up to greet them. Yan Xuanye lifted the curtain of his carriage and took a casual glance. Only then were everyone able to see up close the true face of the legendary invincible Prince of Yan.
It was a very aggressive, dark complexion, and he didn't like to smile. Just with his brows drooping and a faint look, he gave people a feeling of inviolable strength and oppression.
The officials waiting in front of the city gate only glanced at him and then suddenly looked away.
After all, Yan Xuanye was once their enemy. The days of sieges, invasions, killings, and lives hanging on their necks left them with a deep-seated sense of fear.
The leading official was Li Jizhong, the former governor of Qingzhou. He looked away without further ado.
Li Jizhong lifted his robe with a calm demeanor, bowed slightly, and saluted Yan Xuanye. "Your Highness, Prince of Yan, may you be well and at peace. I am Li Jizhong, the former governor of Qingzhou. I received the news that Your Highness was coming, and I have come to greet you."
"Now that Your Highness has arrived in Qingzhou, all matters will be subject to Your Highness's arrangements."
Yan Xuanye nodded disapprovingly and did not respond to him.
There were too many people waiting outside the city wall. Among them were former Nanchang officials who disobeyed him but had no choice, as well as villains who tried to fawn on him, and some were his capable subordinates who stayed here.
Yan Xuanye looked around the crowd and asked, "Where is Banaiko?"
Banai had been waiting in the crowd for a long time. When he heard Yan Xuanye calling him, he hurried out and said, "I am here."
"Is the accommodation ready?"
Before he came here, he had sent someone to inform Banai and asked him to prepare a place to stay.
After the bloody experience of Jiang Xuewei causing trouble last time, Yan Xuanye was not at ease letting Su Qian live in someone else's mansion again. He was always worried about her safety.
Banai replied, "Everything is ready."
After he finished speaking, Banai saw Su Qian sitting next to Yan Xuanye through the car curtain.
Su Qian was originally listening to his report, but then she noticed that Banai looked at her with a very strange look for two seconds.
In fact, he was not the only one. When she just returned to Yan Xuanye, Machi and Gebulu both looked at her with that look.
In fact, she could understand it. After all, these people had followed Yan Xuanye for many years. It was impossible for them to say that they did not hate her actions at all.
She can understand it too.
Not only Banai, some people present also saw Su Qian sitting next to Yan Xuanye. Although they couldn't see her clearly, just a glance made people realize that the woman was extraordinary in appearance and elegant.
He had originally wanted to recommend his sister and daughter to Yan Xuanye, but at this moment he actually backed off.
The King of Yan already has a woman of such good character and appearance by his side, and other people may not be able to catch his eye.
The carriage moved forward slowly on the bluestone road, and after two cups of tea it stopped in front of a five-story mansion with green tiles and red walls.
With the help of Yan Xuanye, Su Qian got off the carriage, stood in front of the mansion door and took a closer look. She finally understood what the wealthy families in the books looked like.
The gatehouse is exquisitely carved with various floral and bird patterns. Entering the mansion through the gatehouse, you will see neatly arranged eaves and green tiles, and quiet and elegant pavilions and towers scattered everywhere.
All the houses in the mansion are richly decorated, and some windowsills are even inlaid with colorful glazed tiles, which are gorgeous and elegant.
The two of them wandered around casually and then returned to the main house to rest.
Yan Xuanye: "Qianqian is tired after traveling these days, so take a rest first. I still have some things to take care of, so you don't have to wait for me for dinner tonight."
When Yan Xuanye conquered Qingzhou, he fainted and was forced to rest for two days. Later, when he regained consciousness, he immediately led his men to attack Danxia City in order to bring her back from Lu Huan as soon as possible.
Therefore, he was not very familiar with Qingzhou, and some matters were left to Banai and others to handle.
If I come to Qingzhou again, I must first understand this city and the relationships between officials from the previous dynasty.
In particular, we need to investigate whether there are any spies of Lu Huan here, and whether there are any secret passages or the like.
He had to be extremely careful to ensure her safety and ensure that she would always stay by his side.
Su Qian sat down on the white marble chair, a look of fatigue on her face. "Don't work too hard. You can put aside unimportant matters for a while and do them in a couple of days."
Yan Xuanye leaned over, cupped her cheek and kissed her hard, "With you here, I will naturally come back earlier."
"Don't worry," he said.
A blush crept onto Su Qian's face. She shyly turned her face away and muttered, "I have nothing to worry about."
"Okay, I'll be back soon."
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In the inner hall, the young emperor, dressed in a black brocade robe inlaid with gold, sat upright at the desk, handling official business. His eyebrows and eyes were as black as ink, but they formed a sharp contrast with his cold white skin.
Eunuch Li Honghe cautiously stepped forward and called out to him, "Your Majesty."
Lu Huan didn't respond, so Li Honghe bravely went to watch his movements.
Everyone outside was talking about how gentle, graceful, and elegant the new emperor was.
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