Yu Zhi was very relieved. He suddenly felt that those troublesome things were no longer troublesome. Qiu Jinfeng, this is the second time you promised Yu Zhi so loudly.
Yu Zhi walked out of the quiet east courtyard. After Qiu Jinfeng finished speaking confidently, he made his first request - to erase the reputation of the shame of asking questions.
Putting this bad reputation with Yu Zhi, he just felt that it didn't matter if he hung on to it for the rest of his life. But which girl from that family would be willing to marry such a notorious guy? Which family's elders are willing to marry their daughter to someone everyone can laugh at.
Yu Zhi was afraid that Li Wantong would care, and he was also afraid that Li Wantong's family would care. Most people in the world are secular, and what secular people care about is money, status, and reputation. Yu Zhi is also a layman, so he knows that these three things are important.
Qiu Jinfeng's answer is that there are many voices in the world and it is difficult to stop.
Therefore, Yu Zhi wanted to make himself more famous. A good reputation is always more effective than a bad reputation. There are many ways to become famous, and the most familiar one to Yu Zhi is the Qingyun Examination.
The college entrance examination was not difficult, and Yu Zhi also felt that he could securely rank among the top three in the Qingyun examination. Of course, he didn't have the confidence to defeat Ye Qinghuan. Like Ye Qinghuan, there was only one ancient person before Ye Qinghuan who made the first list for the first time.
The top three in the Qingyun Examination Ranking are also worthy of those young ladies from the wealthy families in the Great Chu Dynasty.
However, the Qingyun Examination will take place in the autumn of next year, which is still more than half a year away from now. Yu Zhi couldn't wait any longer. He thought it would be best to use another reputation to cover it up before Li Wantong knew about it. Although there are some suspicions of guilty conscience, after all, the flaws cannot be concealed.
The best opportunity at the moment is the mission from the north. This is also the reason why Yu Zhi came down the mountain. It's just that Yu Zhi never seemed to take this matter to heart since he came down the mountain. That time when I went to Zizhu Villa to threaten me, it was all because of Qiu Ruoruo, but it had nothing to do with the reception of the mission.
"You follow Ruoruo to receive the delegation. Once the matter is settled, I will have a workaround." These were Qiu Jinfeng's exact words.
Nothing is free in this world.
Yu Zhi also knew that this job was not easy to do. The original purpose was also to nourish the body with the Ganoderma lucidum and other rare treasures presented by the mission, but now it has just changed its purpose.
Yu Zhi nodded in agreement, but found that except for Meng Si and the princess, there was no impression of anyone else in the mission in his mind. Feeling quite ashamed, I hurriedly walked towards the west guest room.
In Yu Zhi's room, Qiu Ruoruo and Ye Qinghuan have been waiting for a long time. Since Yu Zhi left Kyoto yesterday, Qiu Ruoruo has ordered her servants to notify her immediately whenever they see Yu Zhi's figure. So the moment Yu Zhi stepped into Qiu Mansion, Qiu Ruoruo knew that Yu Zhi was back. It's just that this guy went to the east courtyard first. Qiu Ruoruo didn't want to be disturbed and waited quietly.
"Tell me, where have you been?" Qiu Ruoruo asked in a questioning manner.
It was already dark, and there was only one lamp burning in the dim room, and the candle flame swayed in the cold wind that slipped in through the crack in the door. Qiu Ruoruo's voice seemed to come from the darkness, and only a few shadows allowed Yu Zhi to roughly see Qiu Ruoruo's position. The atmosphere and scene were very strange.
Yu Zhi kept it secret like last time and told the truth about the bamboo house and the lady in detail.
After Yu Zhi explained, Qiu Ruoruo let people come in and light the candles in the room.
"Since it is Brother Xiaoyu's life-long event, why should I do it for him?" Qiu Ruoruo said. The matter of the mission is not difficult, she has already received the order from the palace. If there is an order from above, everyone below must follow it, and they can only follow it.
Now that His Majesty has a will, this matter will be much easier to handle. As long as you do it according to the will, there will be no mistakes.
"Seriously?" Yu Zhi said doubtfully. It's not that he doesn't trust Qiu Ruoruo, it's just that there has been no movement from the mission, and there is no progress in the peace talks. Thinking about it, it may not be an easy task.
Qiu Ruoruo smiled confidently and said, "Of course. You just need to follow me to ensure immediate success."
Yu Zhi saluted Qiu Ruoruo respectfully and said, "Then I'll leave it to Qiuqiu."
Qiu Ruoruo also returned the favor. She wanted to know what kind of girl made Yu Zhi start to care about her reputation, so she wanted to erase this bad reputation. You must know that in the past few years, Yu Zhi has never taken the words "the shame of Wenwen Academy" in his eyes. Even though Qiu Ruoruo was in a hurry, Yu didn't know how to be anxious. Just like Qiu Ruoruo because of the shame of asking.
Now, Yu Zhi would not take her and Ye Qinghuan to the mountains outside Kyoto.
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On the second day, at Yu Zhi's urging, Qiu Ruoruo took Yu Zhi and Ye Qinghuan to Honglu Temple. According to Yu Zhi, since they are going to receive the mission together, the adults from Honglu Temple need to meet.
Koroji Temple is located at the foot of the Imperial City in the east city of Kyoto. Because you often have to enter the palace, the location is much more convenient.
Yu Zhi and the other three were sitting in one of the reception rooms of Honglu Temple. There are two rows of chairs and coffee tables placed vertically in the hall, with a chair and a small coffee table spaced apart from each other. It is said to be a living room, but in fact it is no different from the lobby at home.
Cui Wenqi, the Shaoqing of Honglu Temple, heard that Qiu Ruoruo came to the door and hurriedly waited in the living room. Although he was not happy that a little girl like Qiu Ruoruo led a group of Honglu Temple officials to receive the delegation, this was an imperial order that must not be violated.
For now, the etiquette that should exist between the two parties still needs to be maintained.
Qiu Ruoruo sat in the first place, Yu Zhi sat next to Qiu Ruoruo, and Ye Qinghuan sat at the end. Qiu Ruoruo was the emperor's designated candidate to receive the delegation. After all, she had no official position in the court, so she also kept a low profile towards the people in Honglu Temple.
Qiu Ruoruo explained the purpose of her visit, and Cui Wenqi and several officials from Honglu Temple began to look at Yu Zhi. Being surrounded by so many middle-aged men, Yu Zhi always felt that something was wrong, as if he was a high-ranking official with some hobbies who wanted to do something inappropriate. Now that he was begging for help, Yu Zhi had no choice but to endure it.
Amidst the various looks, Yu Zhi felt more and more that this trip was not easy.
Cui Wenqi winked at the official beside him. When he saw that person, he stood up and said, "Is this person the Yu Zhi of Wenwen Academy?"
"Exactly." Yu Zhi replied neither humble nor arrogant. I am afraid that Honglu Temple already knew these identities when Yu Zhi and others entered Kyoto.
After hearing Yu Zhi's direct admission, the official said: "Miss Qiu, Your Majesty asked me to receive the envoy, firstly for peace talks, and secondly, it cannot damage the face of the great Chu and the prestige of the dynasty. I heard that this person has a bad reputation. , if we receive the envoys together, I am afraid that foreign countries will laugh at me because I have no one to use."
Qiu Ruoruo smiled softly and placed the cup in her hand on the coffee table. She had long known that Honglu Temple would say this. Yu Zhi is neither appointed by His Majesty nor has a profound background. Who would be willing to let this person participate. When you're done, you'll get an extra share of the credit. If the success fails, who should be held accountable?
And Yu Zhi's well-known reputation will become the most critical point.
The atmosphere was not tense. Cui Wenqi drank tea leisurely, waiting for Qiu Ruoruo or Yu Zhi to speak. He is the Shaoqing of Honglu Temple and an official of the fourth rank. Since he was received by the mission, his position has always been lower than Qiu Ruoruo's, how could he be willing to do so?
Just a hairy little girl.
"This is what my grandfather meant." Qiu Ruoruo said.
Cui Wenqi was stunned for a moment, then looked at Yu Zhi. He was from the third prince's faction. After learning that he and Qiu Ruoruo were receiving the envoy, he also received the third prince's order to get close to the Qiu family. Cui Wenqi understood that the most important thing about getting close to the Qiu family was getting close to the old man in the Qiu family - Qiu Jinfeng.
After Qiu Jinfeng grew old, he became the crown prince and tutor. I have been teaching the prince since he was a child, thinking that he would be closer to the prince. But Qiu Jinfeng never seemed to stand behind the prince, and rumors spread in the East Palace. Qiu Jinfeng pointed out to the prince, saying that rotten wood cannot be carved.
Qiu Jinfeng was the only one in the current court who dared to scold the prince like this.
Although it is an unconfirmed rumor, there is no smoke without fire. In addition, Qiu Jinfeng and the prince have never clarified the matter. Gradually, many people have taken it as the truth. The third prince also saw an opportunity.
Cui Wenqi is depressed. Now Qiu Ruoruo is above him, and now there is another young boy coming. He was reluctant. Honglu Temple respects him and everyone listens to his orders. He is used to giving advice and being pointed out, rather than following behind and being pointed out.
"Yu Zhi met Princess Nuomin before. The princess had a very good impression of him. If he can bring Yu Zhi to meet him, it may be able to promote peace talks. It will also be a great achievement for Mr. Cui." Qiu Ruoruo said again.
Cui Wenqi laughed. He also wanted to use this time to get acquainted with the Qiu family. "That's what Mrs. Qiu means. It's easy for me to talk to you, but I just thought I should report it to the higher ups."
"Master Cui is overly worried. His Majesty once asked me to ask the academy students for help. When I went to Tiandao Mountain, I borrowed these two people just like Master Li. I believe that after the success, your Majesty will only praise Honglu Temple for its ability to do things well."
Cui Wenqi laughed again and praised Qiu Ruoruo for her carefulness and thoughtfulness. In fact, he was thinking that she was just a lucky lady from an official family who had a high bed and a soft pillow due to her family background.
Qiu Ruoruo responded to Cui Wenqi one by one as practice makes perfect.
On the way back, Yu Zhi squinted his eyes and looked at Qiu Ruoruo. Qiu Ruoruoke, who has a certain degree of advancement and retreat in Honglu Temple, has no intention of following the little sister next door behind him.
"What's wrong, is my makeup gone?" Qiu Ruoruo covered her face and took out a small mirror from her arms.
Yu Zhi smiled and said: "No, no. I just thought that the little fox in Honglu Temple just now suddenly changed his appearance."
Qiu Ruoruo puffed up her little face and said angrily: "Who do you think is the little fox and who is the little fox?" As she said this, she clenched her little fists and greeted Yu Zhi.
"Inside Honglu Temple, Qiuqiu and the young master Shaoqing are like two foxes, one young and one old, plotting against each other. Qing Huan, don't you think they look alike?" Yu Zhi continued to tease Qiu Ruoruo while blocking her little fist. .
After hearing this, Ye Qinghuan thought for a moment in silence, and then said seriously: "Yes. Fox."
