After the fairy disappeared

Chapter 1321 Yao Kingdom’s Test

The two of them sat down in a private room by the river, and He Lingchuan ordered ten dishes right away.

Before Fan Shuang could say two words, two cold dishes were served first, one of which was bright red and looked pleasing to the eye.

"what is this?"

"Drunken Chicken. It's made with wine lees." He Lingchuan picked up a piece for him first, "I brought a few chefs from Yangshan. Zhuyin Restaurant is launching new dishes now. Brother Fan is here to help me taste them."

Few people could resist his enthusiasm. Fan Shuang ate several dishes in a daze before he exclaimed:
“It’s really delicious!”

He Lingchuan turned around and asked the servant to serve tea. The next second he said, "Brother Fan, Brother Fan, when will the hundred fine horses be able to set off? I am so anxiously waiting."

Fan Shuang joked, "Is it good to race horses on an island?"

The Chigu horses that He Lingchuan bought from Yao State were not horses for farming and transportation, but mounts suitable for charging into battle. Why would an island owner of an archipelago buy so many fine horses?
He Lingchuan smiled: "There are also valleys and grasslands on my island."

This aura of arrogance hit Fan Shuang's face, knocking him back. "Just kidding, I was just joking. Today I'm here to bring good news to Brother He: My king has approved that within three days, we can deliver a hundred Red Valley horses, aged between three and ten, all strong and healthy, with even and bright coats, and none of them are old, weak or disabled."

He Lingchuan was overjoyed: "Your country is really generous!"

Chigu horses are fully mature at the age of five, with well-developed organs and well-proportioned muscles. They are just past their peak at the age of ten, but can serve as war horses until at least thirteen or fourteen. Yao State has always strictly controlled the export of this precious war reserve resource. He Lingchuan originally thought that it would be good enough to be able to buy some, and he would accept some old and sick horses. However, Yao State actually took out the strongest and best horses.

But after he was overjoyed, he immediately realized something was wrong. Why did Yaoguo suddenly show kindness to him?
Fan Shuang's implication was that releasing these one hundred fine young horses was in compliance with King Yao's order.

"A few days ago, I was summoned by the king and I mentioned Brother He's past deeds. My king was very impressed and praised your upright character. We can be more assured in cooperating with Yang Shan."

There was some ulterior motive in Fan Shuang's words, as if it was because she had taken the initiative to bring it up when she met the emperor that He Lingchuan was appreciated by King Yao.

He Lingchuan was moved and immediately congratulated him: "Congratulations, Brother Fan, for meeting you. You will have a bright future in the future."

There were countless minor officials in Yao State, but only a few of them could meet the King of Yao. Fan Shuang said modestly, "I was just summoned to have a few questions and answers."

But he could no longer hide his joy.

He Lingchuan grasped the key words in Fan Shuang's words. King Yao listened to He Lingchuan's past deeds and praised him for his integrity?

How much of He Lingchuan's deeds could Fan Shuang know? Nothing more than the Lingxu City and the Immortality Medicine Case.

King Yao would not praise a foreign businessman for no reason. Does the so-called "uprightness" refer to He Lingchuan's attitude of pursuing the elixir case to the end and not fearing power?
Well, the first obstacle He Lingchuan encountered in investigating the immortality medicine case was Cen Boqing, the son-in-law of Lingxu Grand Minister of Agriculture. However, although Cen Boqing had troubled the officials of Chiyan, the Yao King, who was thousands of miles away, would not notice him.

When it comes to "power" in the eyes of King Yao, Cen Boqing probably doesn't count enough.

So, it’s Qingyang?

It just so happens that Qingyang is currently serving as the Grand Regent in Yao State.

In the Panlong World, He Lingchuan had heard about how the regents and special envoys sent by Beijia bossed the vassal states around. The king of Xiluo was pointed at by the regent and scolded in public, and he never received a single bit of respect.

If this is the tradition and custom of Beijia, King Yao might not feel very comfortable when facing Qingyang as regent.

So, what was the meaning behind King Yao suddenly summoning Fan Shuang at this time and asking him about He Lingchuan's past experience in investigating the elixir of life case?

He Lingchuan felt that there was something to be done here.

So he took a bite of roe deer meat and changed the subject: "The past of Lingxu City seems like a lifetime ago. I don't know where Qingyang Imperial Preceptor is now. After I left Lingxu City, I only knew that she was dismissed from her position as Imperial Preceptor."

Fan Shuang coughed lightly: "She is no longer the Imperial Master, but the Regent of our country."

"Regent?" He Lingchuan was surprised, and his voice tone rose three degrees. "She is the regent in your place?!"

He couldn't even bear to watch the soul-stealing mirror in his arms: "Master, your acting is getting more and more exaggerated."

Fan Shuang said awkwardly: "Yes, yes."

"What's going on?" He Lingchuan couldn't believe it at first, but then he reacted and let out a long sigh, "The Qingyang Kingdom and the State Supervisor are really good at tricks. They didn't perish after being defeated, but instead found a good position thousands of miles away."

"I could tell from the cases I handled before that she and Emperor Beijia have a very deep relationship." He looked at Fan Shuang with sympathy, "Did Beijia send a regent here before?"

This question made Fan Shuang feel uncomfortable, but she had to answer it, with her chopsticks sticking out in the air: "Never before. This is... the first time."

As a minister of Yao State, he felt uncomfortable about this matter.

"This is really... Alas!" He Lingchuan shook his head and sighed, "Brother Fan reminded me not to step into the territory of Yao Country in the future."

"What you mean, Brother He is worried about his personal safety in our country?"

"Shouldn't I?" He Lingchuan glanced at him. "When I was investigating the elixir case, I offended Qingyang and was almost blown to death in the inn by the people she sent."

"That's Lingxu City, and she can commit crimes without restraint! Now--" He took a sip of wine, still feeling frightened, "I'd better not show up under her nose."

"Brother He, you run the Yangshan Chamber of Commerce and intervene in the war between the seven countries against Pixia. Whether you like it or not, you have already entered the vision of the Qingyang Regent." Fan Shuang spoke quickly, shattering his plan to hide in his tortoise shell. "Don't blame me for speaking bluntly. If the Yangshan Chamber of Commerce wants to develop in the Shining Gold Plains, you can't avoid our country and the Qingyang Regent."

"This..." He Lingchuan looked embarrassed.

Fan Shuang couldn't help but provoke him: "Brother He, back then Lingxu City was a den of dragons and tigers, but you went through it without batting an eyelid. Now that you are in the Shining Gold Plain, why do you have concerns?"

"I was still young then..." He Lingchuan coughed, "I had the support of Prince Chiyan, so I wasn't alone in the dragon's den."

When Fan Shuang heard the word "Longtan", she felt that it had a certain meaning:
Isn’t Beiga’s Demon Emperor a dragon?

Fan Shuang said casually: "In Lingxu City, did Brother He have a master protecting him? Otherwise, how could he escape safely in the end?"

King Yao once said that there must be someone helping He Lingchuan.

How powerful must that so-called "noble person" be to be able to save He Lingchuan's life from the whirlpool in Lingxu City and right under Qingyang's nose?

"Ah?" He Lingchuan waved his hands quickly and denied three times in a row, "No, no, no, where did Brother Fan get this from?"

However, the more he denied it, the more Fan Shuang believed that there was something else going on.

"I'm thinking that it's been two years since the incident. But if you find it difficult, then don't talk about it."

"Oh, it's not that I don't want to talk about it, there really is no inside story." He Lingchuan said, "Prince Chiyan tried his best to protect me, and the emperor was so wise. Besides, Qingyang State Master made a big mistake and was accidentally pinned down by his opponent. He can never turn over. Tell me, how many of these things can a small person like me control? At that time, the wind and clouds were rolling, and a big wave came, and my little boat capsized."

Fan Shuang let out a long sigh: "Brother He, now I understand what you said!"

"I was accidentally pinned down by my opponent"? That was Qingyang State Master!
What kind of opponent is qualified to hit this old venomous snake's weak spot and still win? If Fan Shuang were to go up against him, he would probably be killed by the poisonous blood before he could even touch the opponent's weak spot.

It should be Master Shuangye! Apart from Qingyang's old rival, who else has such great power?
He Xiao compared himself to a small boat, so who was the big wave? It wasn't just Qingyang, otherwise he would have capsized long ago.

When he heard the news, he was very happy.

He Lingchuan saw that he was smiling happily, and he knew that he was secretly guessing about Master Shuangye - he had hinted so obviously.

That's right. Fan Shuang has studied in Lingxu City for several years and is no longer a novice in the political arena. The more He Lingchuan denies it, the more he will make up his own stories.

He Ling guided him to think in the direction of Frost Leaves, which was of course correct.

When the case of the immortality medicine was fermenting in Lingxu City, Qingyang and Shuangye, the two great state masters, fought against each other. The frequent exchanges with Shuangye greatly distracted Qingyang's attention, leaving her with little time to pay attention to He Lingchuan.

After all, her real opponent is Shuangye, not a small character named He.

Besides, it was only after Fu Shanyue arrived at the Yangshan Islands that he confessed to He Lingchuan that the reason why the elixir case progressed so quickly in Lingxu City was that the Chiyan Kingdom did have the support of State Master Shuangye.

But he didn't mention it to He Lingchuan at that time.

So He Lingchuan took this opportunity to force the credit back onto Master Shuangye.

The most interesting thing is that not only did he not mention Frost Leaf's name, he even denied that he had received help from a noble person. However, Fan Shuang had already determined that there was a big tree behind him who was the National Master Frost Leaf, and would bring this information back to King Yao.

He Lingchuan then mentioned several large chambers of commerce in Beijia, all of which have close cooperation with Yangshan. While drinking and eating, he boasted and said with pride: "However, thanks to Ling... Beijia's care, at least 30% of the traffic in my Yangshan Islands comes from Beijia."

This is an exaggeration. But it doesn't matter, how many businessmen don't brag?

Fan Shuang didn't mind because He Lingchuan revealed another important message: until now, he still received special care from Lingxu City.

Otherwise, how could a small island owner in a remote place get so many big orders and so many customers from Bejia? Why is it that among so many barren islands in the world, only Yangshan Islands can prosper in just a few years?
In other words, to date, He Lingchuan and Imperial Master Shuangye are still in contact.

Imperial Master Shuangye is still the noble person standing behind He Lingchuan.

(End of this chapter)