Chapter 661 Dancing Princess vs. East Factory Admiral 21
Chen Lang was dressed formally today, in a purple gown, a white belt with purple auspicious clouds around his waist, and a gold-threaded jade crown that held up his jet-black hair.
He rode against the light and stopped in front of Quan Jiu. His narrow and long phoenix eyes under his sword-like eyebrows drooped slightly, just meeting Quan Jiu's inquiring gaze.
"You go take that carriage."
Quan Jiu looked in the direction of his finger and saw a low-key carriage parked not far away.
Quan Jiu looked up into his eyes:
"Isn't it clear to the Admiral that every year when we go to the Foyin Temple to pray for blessings, all men ride on horseback?"
Although there is no explicit regulation, according to the customs and practices of the Meng Kingdom, except for the emperor and the elderly and disabled ministers, all other men must ride horses.
Shen Langliang looked at her with a gloomy gaze, as if silently questioning her:
Are you a man?
"All right."
Quan Jiu was defeated.
The mountains were high and the roads were long, and she didn't want to ride a horse because her butt would hurt from the constant shaking.
After saying goodbye to the Xuanyuan brothers, she got into the carriage.
Xuanyuan Zhuo looked at her disappearing back, pursed his pink lips, and a hint of disappointment flashed in his eyes.
Xuanyuan Qinglan touched Xuanyuan Zhuo's head and said, "Xiao Zhuo, it's time for us to get on the carriage."
Xuanyuan Zhuo turned around dejectedly and got into the carriage.
After he disappeared, Shen Lang withdrew his gaze from Xuanyuan Zhuo. He rode back to Quan Jiu's carriage, and the long convoy began to move forward.
………
Halfway through the journey, it suddenly rained heavily and the team had to find a nearby town to rest for a while.
"Your Majesty, it seems that we won't be able to reach Foyin Temple today." Chen Lang rode his horse to Chu Tuo's carriage.
Chu Tuo made up his mind: "Let's find an inn to rest for the night."
Quan Jiu's room was arranged next to Chu Tuo and He Miaomiao.
She was packing her luggage when He Miaomiao knocked on the door and came in.
She was wearing a pink peony strapless long dress, with gorgeous makeup on. The phoenix hairpin on her head swayed as she walked, and she exuded elegance and grace.
"Doctor Shen, the elixir you gave me is truly powerful. The fine lines and sun spots on my face are now gone. His Majesty praised me yesterday, saying that my skin is like a peeled egg and more radiant than that of a sixteen or seventeen-year-old girl."
He Miaomiao looked at Quan Jiu with gratitude.
Although she had good facial features, her skin condition was not good. She had acne on her face from time to time. She used many skin care products and drank a bowl of bird's nest every day, but there was no improvement. She was no match for those seventeen or eighteen-year-old pretty girls in the harem.
After taking the pill given by Quan Jiu, the effect was immediate. In just one week, the blemishes on her face disappeared visibly.
It is no exaggeration to say that Quan Jiu is the savior of her face.
Facing He Miaomiao's flattery and compliments, Quan Jiu remained calm from beginning to end:
"Your Majesty, thank you for your praise. This is what a commoner should do."
He Miaomiao smiled warmly, carrying a bag of cakes and placing them on his desk:
“I heard that Doctor Shen likes to eat chestnut cakes, so I specially asked the servants to buy some.”
Boys are visual animals. Ever since she became beautiful, Chu Tuo has come to her palace more and more often, and all the credit should be attributed to the Divine Doctor Shen in front of him.
"I heard that Concubine Liang is also looking for Doctor Shen to prescribe medicine?" He Miaomiao's eyes flashed slightly.
Quan Jiu lowered his eyes, a dark color surging in his eyes. He was not surprised by what He Miaomiao said.
"Well, the Imperial Concubine came to ask me for some beauty pills."
A smile flashed in He Miaomiao's eyes: "Oh? Didn't Doctor Shen tell Concubine Liang about the elixir I'm taking now?"
The efficacy of the pill she is taking now is two to three times that of ordinary beauty pills.
"This elixir is extremely difficult to refine. I don't have much, and I can only provide it to you, the Queen."
Quan Jiu's expression was indifferent.
When He Miaomiao heard this, her face showed joy, and the more she looked at Quan Jiu, the more satisfied she felt.
"It seems that I have taken advantage. Since I have taken advantage, I can't let Doctor Shen suffer. Tell me, Doctor Shen, what do you want? I will give it to you if I can do it."
Quan Jiu pretended to think for a moment and said, "I'm still short of a guard."
"That's easy. You can pick any guard from my palace. Not just one, ten will do."
Doctor Shen was a noble man and didn't even want the official position awarded by His Majesty. He Miaomiao was worrying about how to please her, but she didn't expect him to take the initiative to speak.
Quan Jiu recalled:
"I once saw a guard in plain clothes in Her Majesty's palace. Compared to the other majestic guards, this guard seemed more approachable. I wonder if Her Majesty would be willing to give him to me?"
He Miaomiao frowned: "Are you talking about Weizhi?"
Quan Jiu pretended to try hard to recall: "I think someone called him Guard Wei..."
After confirming Weizhi's identity, He Miaomiao looked hesitant.
This Weizhi is her admirer. He is ruthless and does things cleanly and efficiently. Most importantly, he is loyal to her. Even if his deeds are exposed, he will choose to commit suicide rather than reveal any information about her.
Naturally, she was reluctant to give away such a useful knife, but she had already said it just now. If she refused now, wouldn't it make her seem hypocritical and insincere?
He Miaomiao hesitated and said, "Weizhi is too cold and difficult to communicate with. How about I find you a guard with better skills?"
Quan Jiu's attitude was cold and distant: "Since the queen is in trouble, then forget it. I will ask someone to find a guard that suits my eyes."
Hearing her tone, He Miaomiao became anxious. She finally had the opportunity to please the other party, but she messed it up. In a hurry, she quickly changed her words:
"etc."
Quan Jiu: "Your Majesty, is there anything else?"
He Miaomiao grabbed her handkerchief and said, "I treat Doctor Shen as my own. Since Doctor Shen specifically asked for you, I am naturally happy to give it to you."
Anyway, Weizhi's heart is with her, so even if he goes to be with her, he can do things for her.
………
Quan Jiu looked at the man in front of him who was wearing gray cloth and had an ordinary appearance.
This person is the sharpest knife around He Miaomiao. He is highly skilled in martial arts and cruel, and he has done all kinds of bad things for He Miaomiao.
The original owner's tenth brother was captured by Weizhi. Because he was unwilling to write a letter of indictment about the original owner's adultery with others, he was locked up in a dark secret room by He Miaomiao for three whole months. He was subjected to all kinds of torture, his tongue and hands were cut off, and he was finally tortured to death.
"Weizhi, huh?"
Quan Jiu picked up a cup of tea, the water in the cup reflected her eyes, and a hint of murderous intent passed across the water.
Weizhi has an ordinary appearance and would never attract any attention from others if he were in a crowd.
He looked calm and indifferent:
"Exactly."
Quan Jiu paused while drinking his tea, smiled, and put down the teacup:
"Are you dissatisfied with me?"
“…”
"Go back. I don't need a disobedient guard."
She didn't look at him again.
Weizhi frowned, then suddenly knelt down and admitted his mistake:
"Weizhi was reckless just now. I hope that Doctor Shen will be magnanimous and forgive my disrespectful behavior!"
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