Traveling through the emperor, overthrowing the empress dowager at the beginning

Chapter 35

When Qin Man went to find Yu Niang, she didn't expect that Yu Niang had been waiting at the door.

"Oh, Master Ye, are you leaving? Then remember to come often in the future. My lakeside cottage not only has nice girls, but also delicious snacks. I specially prepared some for you today. These are all made with care by the girls, so please don't despise them."

Yu Niang gently twisted her waist, bringing a gust of fragrant breeze as she walked.

Seeing Yu Niang like this, Ye Chen couldn't help but laugh.

"Yu Niang, I happen to have something to ask you today."

"Oh, I wonder what Mr. Ye wants to ask?"

Yu Niang was a little surprised and asked in confusion.

"When is your boss Murong free? I have something important to meet with him."

Ye Chen said with a gentle attitude, showing his elegant demeanor.

"Oh, Master Ye, my boss won't be back today, but tomorrow, she'll be hosting a tea party at the Lanmei Painting Boat on Jing Lake in the city. It'll last for three days. There are only a few large painting boats like that. You can find out by just asking around."

"But sir, during the tea party, many people wanted to see my boss, but only a few actually got to see him!"

"But in three days, my boss will be free. You can see him as long as you come to my place."

The smile on Yu Niang's face seemed to be able to squeeze out water, and she said.

Hearing this, Ye Chen curled the corner of his mouth.

He didn't have much time and didn't want to wait for three days in vain.

After remembering Lan Meifang's name, he got on the carriage.

Just as the carriage left the small building in the middle of the lake, a servant from the Marquis of Jing'an's Mansion suddenly arrived.

After a conversation, Qin Man quickly stopped Ye Chen's carriage.

"Master Ye, I have some matters to attend to at the Marquis' Mansion, so I'll take my leave now. When you arrive at the pleasure boat in the future, just say you are a friend of the Marquis of Jing'an Mansion, and Boss Murong will definitely receive you."

Hearing this, Ye Chen took the initiative to get off the carriage.

"Miss Qin, has something serious happened?

"It's not a big deal. There's just a problem with the number of strong horses being transported to the Marquis' Mansion, and I have to deal with it."

Qin Man felt a little helpless.

"Well, Miss Qin, you can go back first. If you encounter any difficulties in the future, you can come to me."

Ye Chen thought for a moment, took out a jade pendant from his waist, and handed it to Qin Man: "You only need to go to the north gate of the imperial palace and show this jade pendant to the guards at the gate, and you will be able to find me."

"This, Master Ye, you have helped me a lot, I cannot accept this."

Qin Man quickly shook her head. She already felt that she owed Ye Chen a lot.

"Miss Qin, I must get to the bottom of the matter regarding the Marquis of Jing'an's residence. If you have any clues, you can come find me in the palace."

Ye Chen had a serious expression on his face, spoke in a domineering tone, and his aura was captivating.

Qin Man's heart trembled.

"Well, well, Master Ye, I'll accept this jade. Thank you so much for your help."

Qin Man took the jade pendant, then looked suspicious again.

"By the way, sir, what is your position in the palace?"

"Ah."

Ye Chen turned and looked at Shen Qiu.

"Imperial Guards, Commander of the Imperial Guards!"

Ye Chen said with his head held high and his chest puffed out.

Shen Qiu on the side rolled his eyes silently.

In her opinion, if Ye Chen with his limited skills could become the commander of the Imperial Guards, then the Imperial Guards would be useless.

Qin Man held the warm jade in her hand with a complicated look in her eyes.

Commander of the imperial guards and a close minister to the emperor.

It sounds impressive, but in reality the position is not high.

Qin Rou originally thought that Ye Chen could work for the emperor, and he dared to take charge of the affairs of the Jing'an Marquis Mansion. In addition, he had an extraordinary demeanor, so he should be at least a high-ranking official.

She couldn't help but smile bitterly, but still put away the warm jade. As long as she could overturn the old Marquis Jing'an's case, even if there was only a slight possibility, she didn't want to give up.

"Then Mr. Ye, I will go back."

"Go ahead, and walk slowly."

Qin Man got on the carriage, and the carriage slowly drove away.

Ye Chen watched him go away before returning to the carriage.

"Your Majesty, Boss Murong is definitely not a simple person."

When Ye Chen returned to the carriage, Shen Qiu immediately looked serious and said.

At this moment, her eyebrows were as sharp as knives and her eyes were sharp.

Hearing this, Ye Chen nodded slightly. Indeed, a brothel owner could interfere with the business in the horse market, establish connections with the Qiang people, and his subordinates had also learned martial arts.

This boss Murong has a lot of power.

But the more this happened, the more Ye Chen wanted to meet him.

"Qiu'er, send someone to investigate this Boss Murong and find out where he came from and if he has any background."

Ye Chen gave Shen Qiu an order with a serious expression.

"it is good."

Shen Qiu's heart trembled, and he felt an inexplicable pressure.

Ye Chen's aura is really getting stronger and stronger.

"Qiu'er, do you like these snacks?"

Ye Chen suddenly picked up a box, which was sent in by Yu Niang. He opened the box and looked at the uniquely shaped pastries inside, then asked with a smile.

"Your Majesty, I don't like it."

Shen Qiu shook his head, maintaining his cool image.

"Qiu'er, your duty is to protect me. What if someone poisons me? You need to eat something first. Come, I'll feed you. Open your mouth."

Ye Chen smiled slightly, held the box in his hand in front of Shen Qiu, reached out and picked up a piece of mung bean cake, and handed it to Shen Qiu's mouth.

Shen Qiu glared at Ye Chen in dissatisfaction, and suddenly reached out to take off the silver hairpin on her head, and her three thousand black hair fell like a waterfall.

Shen Qiu had her hair loose, her movements were neat, and she had the beauty of a chivalrous woman.

"Your Majesty, to test poison, you don't need to take it with your mouth."

Shen Qiu inserted the silver hairpin into the pastry.

"That won't work, Qiu'er. What if someone else didn't poison it, but croton? You must taste it. If you follow me out, you must be responsible to me!"

Ye Chen had a playful smile on his face and a firm tone.

Shen Qiu had no choice but to open his mouth and take a light bite, but he only felt that it was soft and sweet, and melted in his mouth.

"Qiu'er, how is it? Is it delicious?"

"good."

Shen Qiu nodded slightly. Although she didn't eat these much, she couldn't find any fault with them.

"That's right, then you should eat more. You must try a bite of everything here."

Ye Chen picked up another piece of soft cheese and put it to Shen Qiu's mouth without saying a word.

Shen Qiu spoke again, but he was no longer resistant to it.

After she had tasted all the cakes.

"Your Majesty, I can confirm that these cakes are not poisonous."

Shen Qiu moved a little and said.

Taking advantage of the opportunity to let Shen Qiu try the pastries, Ye Chen took the opportunity to get very close.

Shen Qiu was obviously not used to it.

"Qiu'er, just eat it if you want. Why is there some on your mouth? Come, let me wipe it off for you."

Ye Chen stretched out his hand and gently brushed the corner of Shen Qiu's mouth with his fingers.

Shen Qiu was caught off guard, his whole body felt like he was struck by lightning, and his eyes immediately became sharp.

From childhood to adulthood, no man except her father had ever touched her like this.

If Ye Chen was just an ordinary person, she would have drawn her sword and poked a dozen holes in the person in front of her.

However, Ye Chen's hand quickly moved away from her face.

"truth."

Ye Chen felt the soft touch on his hands, looked at the skin on Shen Qiu's face, and couldn't help but sigh.

They say women are made of water.

But Ye Chen felt that Shen Qiu was made of jade, flawless white jade.

Hearing this, Shen Qiu pursed her lips and felt even more dissatisfied, but the next moment, Ye Chen poured a glass of water and handed it to her.

"Qiu'er, you must be thirsty after eating too much cakes. Drink some."

Ye Chen said in a gentle tone.

Shen Qiu was slightly stunned. Ye Chen's behavior was completely beyond her expectations.

Before, he asked her to try the cake to test for poison, but now, Ye Chen actually took the initiative to give her water.

She was flattered by such care.

After all, Ye Chen is the emperor. In the strict etiquette of Dayu, even if the relationship between master and servant is good, there is still a difference between superiors and subordinates. How can a master serve a servant?

"Your Majesty, I am not thirsty."

Shen Qiu said with a complicated expression.

“Qiu’er, even if you’re not thirsty, it can still moisten your throat. Drink it quickly!”

Ye Chen said very domineeringly

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Shen Qiu finally took the cup, opened his mouth and took a sip.

"Qiu'er, I heard that you have been with the Queen Mother since you were a child. Could it be that you have lived in the Northern Territory Palace since you were a child?"

Ye Chen asked again.

"Your Majesty, my father was a member of Dayu's army. When I was ten, the Tatars invaded and both my parents died. I was then adopted by the King of the Northern Territory."

Shen Qiu's face suddenly turned cold, and his tone became even colder, like ice.

".."

Ye Chen immediately understood that Shen Qiu was still carrying a deep blood feud.

After all, at the age of ten, he is almost sensible, but he witnessed the tragic death of his parents with his own eyes. The sorrow in this is unimaginable to ordinary people. No wonder Shen Qiu is usually serious.

"Qiu'er, don't worry. The Tatars are also my enemies. Sooner or later, I will wipe out these barbarians and avenge the Han people who died at the border!"

Ye Chen's eyes were like torches, his face was serious, his imperial aura was fully displayed, and his tone was extremely firm.

Looking at Ye Chen like this, a strange look appeared in Shen Qiu's cold eyes.

She bit her lip hard, clasped her fists and said, "If Your Majesty can really destroy the Tatars, no matter what Your Majesty wants Shen Qiu to do, even if it means going through fire and water, Shen Qiu will not frown!"