I Have A Qi Fortune Altar

"Subordinate knows that the lord has unique tastes. In fact, I am the same way. I do not like those young, unripe women. Just so happens, I have a beautiful woman in my residence, though over thirty, her charm is still intact. I wish to present her to you, my lord..."

Chen Yuan: "???"

He was very surprised, truly surprised!

How could such baseless rumors have spread all the way to the North in Liangzhou, making him seem as if he really likes married women?

Slander, this is complete slander!

It's truly the case that good news doesn't leave the door, while bad news spreads far and wide.

He conducts himself honorably and lives with integrity; this is a complete affront to his character!

Seeing the expectant look in Feng Jiuying's eyes, Chen Yuan pondered for a moment, then said:

"Golden Envoy Feng, it seems you have misunderstood some matters. My nature has always been to abstain from women, focused solely on the path. Do not mention such matters again in the future."

Feng Jiuying was stunned for a moment, what is happening?

Could it be that he really was mistaken?

Is it true that Chen Yuan's preferences are completely different from his own?

That shouldn't be! Some rumors might indeed be false, but he had conducted a thorough investigation. It is said that in Chen Yuan's previous place of office, he still maintains a beauty from Shuzhou.

Yes, he must have been too blunt in his approach.

Feng Jiuying quickly realized where exactly his mistake lay.

Chen Yuan is a renowned figure in Jianghu, a man who values his reputation. How could such matters be discussed so blatantly? He should have first invited him to the residence and once the wine has flowed thrice and the dishes tasted in full, introduced his concubine by accident.

It would be best if she accidentally fell onto Chen Yuan....

This way, wouldn't the matter be accomplished naturally?

Thinking thus, Feng Jiuying hurriedly apologized:

"The lord is right, it was presumptuous of me, I should not have used a petty man's heart to judge a gentleman. As an apology, may I invite the lord to my residence for a conversation tonight?

Having stayed long in the Southern lands, the food and usage differ from the North, perhaps you might enjoy trying some at my place. Moreover, I have some urgent matters to report."

Chen Yuan tapped his fingers on the table, quickly realizing that Feng Jiuying was likely referring to the same issue, only now more tactfully.

If it weren't for the previous words, Chen Yuan might have considered attending the banquet, but now, of course, he refused!

He came to Liangzhou not for women.

How could he agree to Feng Jiuying's invitation?

Furthermore, what is Feng Jiuying really plotting, that remained unknown, and he wouldn't let himself be led by the nose, so he directly refused Feng Jiuying's invitation.

And told him that he had no free time recently, and that they could discuss drinking and pleasure once he had time.

Upon hearing this, although Feng Jiuying felt a bit disappointed, thinking that he could not deepen the relationship with Chen Yuan, he did not show it. After all, opportunities would still arise in the future.

Immediately, he agreeably consented with a forced smile.

After chatting about some matters in the Capital, Feng Jiuying noticed Chen Yuan becoming somewhat impatient, and wisely took his leave.

Once Feng Jiuying departed, Chen Yuan pondered on some subordinate matters, but within just a quarter of an hour, another report was heard outside.

Huangfu Qi had also arrived...

Chen Yuan contemplated and decided to meet this person, but he had already roughly guessed the other's intentions, likely similar to Feng Jiuying's.

Since it couldn't be prevented, he might as well embrace it fully.

"Subordinate Huangfu Qi greets Lord Chen."

Huangfu Qi had changed into official attire once more. Compared to Feng Jiuying, his power was slightly stronger, so his injuries appeared lighter, and he seemed full of vitality.

However, if one observed closely, a hint of frailty could still be perceived.

"Golden Envoy Huangfu, no need for formalities, please sit."

How Chen Yuan treated Feng Jiuying was exactly how he treated Huangfu Qi. Although previously during Feng Jiuying's words, it was revealed that Huangfu Qi might have spoken disrespectfully towards him.

But who could really know for sure?

Even if Feng Jiuying didn't say anything directly, who knows what he was contemplating, facing the two of them, Chen Yuan always maintained a vigilant heart.

Tasting the Spiritual Tea offered by Chen Yuan, Huangfu Qi's gaze was deep. He rushed here today precisely because the Heavenly Patrol Bureau's informants told him Feng Jiuying had arrived.

Otherwise, he considered himself too senior to come.

But if Feng Jiuying allied with Chen Yuan, both joining hands against him, he would be in dire straits. Therefore, after drinking the Spiritual Tea, he pledged his loyalty to Chen Yuan.

The main intent was not different from Feng Jiuying, only more straightforward.

Chen Yuan smiled at Huangfu Qi and said: "Since Golden Envoy Huangfu is so sincere, let me return with a heartfelt word. As long as you cooperate well with my tasks, once I leave Liangzhou,

I will certainly recommend you to become the Golden Envoy of Liangzhou. We should strive together to protect Liangzhou for the court."

This sentence, except for the name changes, was practically unchanged from the response Chen Yuan gave to Feng Jiuying.

In the Heavenly Patrol Bureau, Chen Yuan also learned a bit of the art of promises from Gu Tianqiong.

As for when he leaves, if both of them prove sensible, he could very well submit both their names, providing a report to his superiors.

To make Gu Tianqiong believe that he, Chen, was not forming cliques...

Sure enough, hearing Chen Yuan's promise, Huangfu Qi was somewhat excited, feeling that he might have been a bit too disrespectful to Chen Yuan in the past, and quickly continued to pledge allegiance.

Though he was previously the Golden Envoy of Liangzhou, after the half-year power struggle with Feng Jiuying, his mindset had transformed greatly, especially after being easily defeated by Chen Yuan.