The Duke's Mansion in the Central Capital of the Lieyang Empire.
Chu Xiyan was studying in the study room, and sitting opposite the desk were Chu Qianxue and Dianwu.
"I heard that you met Qian Yuan this time when you went to the east?" Chu Xiyan asked without looking up.
When Qianxue heard this, she secretly glanced at Dianwu beside her, and Dianwu shook her head slightly.
"Yes, father, he interfered in Shangzhou County affairs without authorization, and I stopped him." Qianxue nodded and replied.
"Okay, you did a good job." Chu Xiyan didn't seem to want to blame Qianxue.
Qianxue just breathed a sigh of relief when Chu Xiyan asked again: "Do you know why the Li family has been in the east for many years and this Shangzhou County has never been under their jurisdiction?"
"I know it's because Shangzhou County has too much financial resources." Qianxue nodded.
"Now that you know it, why don't you recommend the Li family to your great-grandfather?" Chu Xiyan put down the book on her phone and looked at Qianxue calmly.
Qianxue took a deep breath and replied: "Based on the current situation in the entire east at that time, only the Li family can lead Shangzhou County well, and the Li family has no relationship with Du'e Mountain, so there is no need to worry about them joining forces..."
"One more thing, instead of being wary of the Li family, it is better to let them go. With Shangzhou County, they will definitely put their minds on Shangzhou County. If they have other ideas, they will put them aside."
Chu Xiyan smiled and shook her head, as if she was not very satisfied with Qianxue's answer.
"What about what you said after they smooth out the affairs of Shangzhou County?" Chu Xiyan asked with a smile.
"After he smoothes it over, he will find that even if he combines the energy of Shangzhou County, there is no way to fight against Zhongdu..."
"Leaving Shangzhou County to the Li family is a reminder to them and a deterrent to them."
"Oh? Where does the word "deterrence" come from?" Chu Xi asked with a sigh.
Qianxue said what she wanted: "What they want is that the Li family feels that they have become bigger and stronger in the east, but if you think about it more deeply, they will understand that this Shangzhou County was given by the imperial capital, and they can take it back if they can give it to him." When I come back, if I want the Li family to develop better, I can only be loyal to Zhongdu."
Chu Xiyan kept nodding his head as he listened to Qianxue's words, and finally burst into laughter.
"Okay! Okay! Okay! If you want the Li family to develop better, you must be loyal. No wonder your great-grandfather will agree to your request." She suppressed her laughter and said three good words in a row.
Qianxue felt relieved when she saw that her father was not angry.
But before she could take a breath, Chu Xiyan's next words made her heart pick up again.
"There's another thing you didn't say? Did you arrange for the Li family to take over Shangzhou County to pave the way for your little boyfriend?"
Qianxue's expression changed, and her hands under the table clenched into fists nervously.
"Your little boyfriend is a bit naughty. After coming to the Lieyang Empire, his actions made me a little confused about what he wanted to do." When Chu Xiyan said this, his face was extremely calm, as if he was He is indifferent to these things, but if he looks carefully, there is some displeasure in this plainness.
"He didn't do anything to harm Lieyang!" Qianxue said nervously.
"It's precisely because he didn't do anything to harm Lieyang. Otherwise, do you think the Central City will just sit back and do nothing?" Chu Xiyan sighed and said.
"Perhaps you don't know, let me tell you today what he did after arriving in Lieyang."
Then Chu Xiyan told Qianxue.
From Dayi Sect to Longcheng to Sichuan Black Desert and then to Shangzhou County.
After causing several big commotions in Shangzhou County, he went to Tielong County and participated in the battle in Tielong County.
"Although he does like to be a little noisy, he hasn't done anything extraordinary." Qianxue explained eagerly.
"Of course, if he has other thoughts, I won't let you go to the east to meet that kid." Chu Xiyan nodded and said.
"Speaking of it, Tierong County can take the initiative to pledge allegiance to Zhongdu, and it must be attributed to this boy. As long as he doesn't mess around, you can do whatever you want."
Hearing what Chu Xiyan said, a smile suddenly appeared on Qianxue's face. In her opinion, there was nothing wrong with her being with Daolin. If there was any big problem between Daolin and the Chu family, then the problem must have happened to her. On my aunt.
Dianwu was also a little happy. After all, he was accompanying Qianxue to the east this time. If he was to be rewarded based on his merits, he had done a great job.
"Father, I would like to ask how Aunt Wan'er is doing now?" Qianxue asked suddenly.
Upon hearing these words, Chu Xiyan and Dianwu's expressions changed drastically at the same time.
Dianwu stood up suddenly and said: "Sir, I remembered that I still have something to do, so I will leave first. You and the young princess have a rest."
After Dianwu said that, he didn't wait for Chu Xiyan to reply and left directly. He was so fast that he wanted to use his true energy to escape.
After Dianwu left, silence fell in the study. Qianxue and Chu Xiyan looked at each other without speaking.
"Why do you ask this suddenly?" Chu Xiyan was the first to break the silence.
"It's nothing, I just wanted to ask out of curiosity. I've been back for so long and I miss Aunt Wan'er a little." Qianxue said with a smile.
"It's not convenient for you to see Aunt Wan'er. Let's talk about it later..." Chu Xiyan sighed and said.
"What's wrong? Is Aunt Wan'er not at home?" Qianxue asked reluctantly.
"Stop asking!" Chu Xiyan shouted suddenly.
Qianxue's words stopped abruptly, and Chu Xiyan suddenly realized that what he said might be a bit serious, and quickly adjusted his attitude.
"Qianxue, there are some things that we can't decide. The title of your young princess and my title of duke are not omnipotent."
"You should put your Aunt Wan'er's affairs aside for a while. When there is a chance in the future, I will naturally arrange for you to see her."
Qianxue nodded and said, "Father, please rest early. Qianxue has resigned."
Chu Xiyan nodded and picked up the book she just read again.
Qianxue stood up and left the study. She was in the Duke's deep mansion. She felt lonely for no reason.
In the study room, Chu Xiyan sighed and put down the book in his hand. His heart was already in confusion and he could no longer read it.
Chu Wan'er is his cousin. They have been playing with him since they were young, and they have always followed him and shouted "Brother Yan".
He was helpless, he wanted to save Chu Wan'er, and he had mentioned it to his father in his early years, but his father reluctantly said that sending Chu Wan'er to Zhicong Palace was the emperor's decision, and no one could change it.
Chu Xiyan thought that Chu Wan'er was locked up for only a few days and a few months, but she never thought that this lockup actually lasted nearly twenty years.
The great youth was wasted in the Zhidong Palace. Not only that, nearly twenty years later, Chu Wan'er still has not revealed anything about who she had an affair with, nor the name of the child she gave birth to. .
"Here comes someone!" Chu Xiyan slapped the table and shouted.
The fire lion standing guard outside the door opened the door and walked in.
"Follow me to visit Zhicou Palace at night!"
