The water palace is very large. In addition to being the signature room for the Grand Master, the Second Deputy Palace Master and several other Deputy Palace Masters, it also has a corresponding auditorium and a large restaurant for entertaining guests. It is also the residence for the Grand Master and the Second Deputy Palace Master. The residence of the palace lord.
There are also deputy palace masters who do not live here and buy houses outside, but accommodation has been reserved for them here.
After the sky darkened, a palace near the water in the Water Palace was brightly lit, reflecting thousands of colors on the lake.
The house is full of guests tonight.
Because there were so many guests, a Western-style banquet was adopted.
Qi Xuansu was the absolute center of attention, being held in high esteem by all the stars, just like the Imperial Preceptor at the dinner party to welcome the Imperial Preceptor at Fenglinzhou.
Qi Xuansu was holding a glass of amber yellow rice wine in his hand. It was not a Western-style goblet, but a Central Plains-style three-legged wine bottle. He did not raise the glass frequently, but only occasionally, showing the expected behavior of a second deputy palace master. He is so reserved that others don't dare to be dissatisfied at all. It can be said that he is high-spirited.
In fact, Qi Xuansu is really not used to it. She is used to supporting roles, being surrounded by others, and suddenly becoming the protagonist and being surrounded by others, there is a huge difference.
Although the second deputy palace master has a subtitle, he is actually one of the triangles of the local Taoist government and has a large enough say. He is not a vassal of the real person in charge. Therefore, if Shi Bingyun dares to confront Li Ruoshui head-on, Li Tianlan can also be in Jiangnan Dao The house is filled with clouds and rain.
In other words, regardless of the real person in charge, as long as the head, chief, and second-in-command reach an agreement, then this matter will definitely be promoted.
So many people came not so much for Qi Xuansu as for the power of the deputy palace master.
At this moment, an unexpected yet reasonable figure appeared. When she appeared, many guests around her unconsciously stepped back, separated a path, and left enough space for her. .
Qi Muyu.
Wanmiao Zhenren Qi Jiaozheng's sister, the eldest lady of the previous generation of the Qi family, was also a "popular figure" in the Taoist sect like Shi Bingyun.
Qi Muyu walked straight towards Qi Xuansu with a smile on his face.
Qi Xuansu stood still and said, "Qi Daoyou's quick movements."
"Actually, I am here in Borneo for six months of the year." Qi Muyu held a glass of scarlet wine in his hand, "I have purchased a manor here. If you don't mind having a dinner together, you can come to my place. Be a guest.”
Qi Xuansu gave a relatively certain but somewhat perfunctory reply: "Definitely."
Next to Qi Muyu was a young girl, wearing a lotus-colored top and a lake-green pleated skirt. She was tall and had snow-white skin. She looked older than Xiao Yin, but unlike Xiao Yin, a devil in the world, she had an obvious... Everyone behaves like a lady.
The girl's beautiful eyes were fixed on Qi Xuansu's body, constantly looking at him, full of curiosity.
Qi Xuansu glanced at her: "Who is this girl?"
Qi Muyu explained on his behalf: "This is Princess Furui of Dayu Kingdom. She has been officially canonized by our Daxuan court. She is also the daughter of King Dayu. She can be regarded as my best friend."
The girl lifted up the hem of her skirt with both hands, guided one foot diagonally to the back, slightly bent her other knee, and performed a Western-style woman's kneeling salute: "My name is Chen Jianqiu, and I have seen Qi Cifeng."
Although Taoism does not reject Western learning and even absorbs some Western learning to neutralize the influence of Confucianism, the Central Plains is still the mainstay in terms of etiquette. Qi Xuansu's initiative to reach out to Zhang Yuelu was already the limit. The rest of the cheek-to-cheek and hand-kissing gestures were taboo and could easily lead to private fights and deaths.
Only then did Qi Xuansu notice that Chen Jianqiu's pupils were slightly bluish-colored, his green hair was curly, and his excessively white skin color was completely different from the slightly darker skin color here in Borneo. He immediately understood that the woman in front of him should be wearing He is half-Western and of mixed race.
This is not so unusual. When the Qi Dynasty was at its peak, there was no shortage of beauties, beauties, and beauties. Today's Daxuan is not inferior to Daqi back then, or even better.
Qi Xuansu asked: "What is the relationship between Miss Chen and Chief Chen of our Borneo Taoist House?"
"Chief Chen is my aunt." Chen Jianqiu replied.
Qi Xuansu was not surprised. The Chen clan was the royal family of King Yu, and the Taoist sect absorbed some Chen clan members, which was beneficial to the Taoist sect's rule in Borneo.
Qi Muyu said: "Jianqiu came to see Qi Cixian this time because he actually wanted to ask for something."
Qi Xuansu glanced at Qi Muyu with some surprise. Titles often reveal a lot of important information. The master of Lan Da is two generations higher than Qi Xuansu, and he didn't rely on the earth. Calling someone by their first name is generally the exclusive right of the closest relatives and elders. Qiniang has this power, but the situation between the two of them is special. Qiniang does not call Qi Xuansu by her first name, and Qi Xuansu will not directly call her mother. Even though Qiniang often thinks that she is mother, she has not really pierced the last layer of window paper.
Even though the etiquette here in Borneo is not as strict as in the Central Plains, Qi Muyu is from the Central Plains after all, and he actually calls Chen Jianqiu by his first name. This is like the gesture of an elder, which shows that the relationship between the two is far closer than usual, and it is by no means a year-end friendship. So simple.
Since it was Qi Muyu who spoke, Qi Xuansu had to sell his face. After all, he wanted to make a difference in Borneo. Naturally, the more friends the better, the Qi family was also a force that could be fought for. As for the relationship between Chen Jianqiu and Chen Shuhua , but it’s nothing to worry about. The relationship between the members of the royal family has always been very delicate. It would be fine if they were not hostile, let alone friendly.
Qi Xuansu handed the wine glass in his hand to Ke Qingqing, who had been following him, and said, "Let's go to the lounge to talk in detail."
At this time, the banquet has come to an end. Qi Xuansu has already met all the guests, and many guests are also talking in twos and threes. Qi Xuansu's temporary departure at this time is not a big deal.
Borneo is a transit place for shipping. Because the customs is not perfect, a large amount of Western goods are stored here. Ordinary people naturally have no access to it, but Western goods are quite popular among the upper class.
When the three of them came to the special lounge, Qi Muyu took out a box of cigars and asked Qi Xuansu with his eyes if he wanted to have a taste.
Qi Xuansu remembered for no reason that he gave Qiniang a cigar, and then thought of Qiniang buying him a new house. He couldn't help feeling ashamed and waved his hand.
There is a set of sofas placed here. Qi Xuansu is sitting in the middle of the largest sofa, which is the owner's position.
Qi Muyu sat on the single sofa next to her and lit a cigar. The smoke rose and blurred her face.
Chen Jianqiu hesitated for a moment and sat opposite Qi Muyu: "I came to see Qi Cixi this time because strange things have happened in the palace recently."
Qi Xuansu did not ask what the strange thing was, but asked: "Why did you come to me?"
The implication of Qi Xuansu's words is why don't you find other people from the Borneo Taoist House.
Chen Jianqiu glanced at Qi Muyu, and then said: "Because I suspect that this matter has something to do with my aunt. My aunt has a close relationship with the real person in charge, and the real person in charge doesn't care about secular affairs. I haven't even seen the real person in charge. Chance."
This is the truth. The dignified Master Pingzhang, let alone Chen Jianqiu, cannot meet Qi Xuansu just when he wants. Unless the Master summons him, he must first go to Xu Jiaorong and wait for Xu Jiaorong to report. After getting the consent of the Master Then arrange a specific time to meet.
Then Qi Xuansu becomes the best choice, or even the only choice. Chen Jianqiu must have learned about Qi Xuansu's position from Qi Muyu - he was at odds with the Wang family and was still an imperial envoy sent to Borneo by the Taoist Jinque.
This is Master Qingtian.
This is also in line with Qi Xuansu's guess that the relationship between royal family members is always delicate.
The conflict between Chen Jianqiu and Chen Shuhua may be a breakthrough.
However, Qi Xuansu would not easily believe Chen Jianqiu, so Chen Jianqiu invited Qi Muyu as a middleman. In any case, Qi Jiaozheng was on the side of Donghua Zhenren. The Congdi Master appointed Qi Jiaozheng to visit Dazhenren Mansion on his behalf. I can tell a thing or two.
Qi Xuansu asked without showing anything on his face: "What is the specific strange thing?"
Chen Jianqiu said: "My father was ill, but he was very ill and fell into coma several times. According to what my father said after he woke up, when he was sleeping, he always dreamed of a big red lake and a black mountain hanging upside down in the sky. There is also a huge Bodhisattva. The first time he had this dream, he was still far away from the Bodhisattva. I can gradually see the appearance of the Bodhisattva clearly. The Bodhisattvas in the Central Plains are all dressed in white, but this Bodhisattva is dressed in blood."
Qi Xuansu glanced at Qi Muyu when he heard this. Since Qi Muyu has been in Borneo for a long time, he must know something.
Qi Muyu held the cigar with three fingers, and the fire flickered: "You know, there is a hard standard in our Taoist sect, and that is the realm of cultivation. Master Pei has Master Donghua as his brother, but it is because of his realm of cultivation She couldn't be promoted, and she still can't move up to the position. Chen Shuhua can become the chief deputy palace owner of the Borneo Taoist Palace, and his level of cultivation is naturally quite good. Even though her half-mother, King Dayu, is not as good as her, she is Relying on a hard pile of pills, it won't be too far off. If you have a realm of carefree stage, it's probably similar to Pei Zhenren."
Qi Xuansu's face became solemn.
This is obviously not an ordinary evil spirit entering the body. Even if it is an alchemist entering the dream state, it is so invisible that a heavenly being has not much power to fight back. It is still in the deep palace, and at least it must be an alchemist in the stage of creation. And there must be internal response.
Qi Xuansu pondered for a moment and asked: "What did Chief Chen say? As the sister of the king of the country and the chief deputy head of the palace, it is best not to ignore it."
Chen Jianqiu replied: "My aunt is not interested. She said that my father was eager to achieve success in his cultivation, and something went wrong. He went crazy and went crazy. He just needs to take the elixir and rest for a while."
Qi Xuansu said thoughtfully: "It is precisely because of her statement that you are suspicious of her."
"Yes." Chen Jianqiu nodded.
