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Qin Feng pretended to be calm, but his heart was already in a panic. He couldn't help but wonder if this person was deceiving him, and whether Wang Xiang had truly bribed the Imperial Guard and sent so many people to capture him.
He asked, "Brother Liu, do you know why the Emperor is looking for me? Why are there so many people here?"
Liu Xian's smiling face immediately turned serious. He felt that something was off with Qin Feng's tone. Why was he calling him "brother"?
"Brother Qin, are you joking? I, Liu Xian, am not as old as you, so how can you call me 'big brother'? That's too much; I should be calling you 'Brother Qin'."
His face regained its smile but appeared somewhat awkward.
This made Qin Feng even more confused. They knew each other and their relationship should be quite good, yet he referred to him as "big brother."
This made him stand a little straighter, no longer needing to pretend to flatter.
"Then, Brother Liu! You brought so many people; is this really the Emperor's order? What does he want with me?"
Liu Xian also smiled, feeling quite friendly, not like someone who would betray him.
"If I’m not mistaken, it should be that there’s been another war in the north. The Jin people are coming again, so the Emperor wants someone to go for negotiations, and that person might just be you, Brother Qin!"
The reason for bringing so many people was that early this morning when they went to your residence, your wife wasn't home and didn't return at all. They were even kicked out by a bunch of your friends who have led you astray.
They searched all over Tokyo City and later heard news that you were at Yanhua Tower spending time with the famous courtesan Li Shishi, so they came over.
So it turned out that the Emperor really had business with him and had chosen quite a prominent place.
However, going to negotiate with the Jin people was daunting; he couldn't even remember how things were done before. How could he talk to them? Besides, those Jin people were known for being ruthless and quick to resort to violence.
Qin Feng thought to himself and couldn't help but sigh; misfortunes never come singly!
Liu Xian also had the Emperor's orders on him and hurriedly urged him to leave. The Emperor had already been waiting for quite some time; if they delayed any longer, it could cost lives.
Two people walked ahead, followed by a dozen Imperial Guards with Long Swords, making the scene quite grand.
His heart was filled with anxiety; he had forgotten all the formalities. What if he encountered a High Official or the Emperor? What would he do then?
When they reached the second floor, he saw Afu, dressed in coarse cloth, as if he had spotted a savior, and hurried over.
Afu also looked at him excitedly and quickly approached.
Knowing that the master had forgotten everything, he noticed the many Imperial Guards on the second floor. Upon inquiring, he learned they were there to find the master, so he waited there.
Leaning close to his ear, he began to whisper about the formalities when encountering High Officials and the Emperor.
Especially with the Emperor, one must perform a kneeling salute; otherwise, one could be executed, and it could bring disaster to the entire family.
Qin Feng understood the importance of this and memorized everything.
Unexpectedly, Afu congratulated the master for spending a night with Li Shishi, who was known as Tokyo's top Maiko. It must have been very enjoyable and she was indeed the master's confidante.
At a critical moment, how dare she tease him? He was ready to hit her when she dodged away.
Just like that, she walked out of Yanhua Tower with Liu Xian, where beautiful women were abundant. It was now daytime, and there weren't many people around; perhaps they had gone to sleep.
Upon exiting, there was a carriage that looked quite large—about one and a half times bigger than his own—with two horses that seemed faster.
The coachman appeared strong and robust, his hands rough from years of work as a Coachman.
There were also over ten Black Horses tied up nearby; these must belong to the Imperial Guards. However, there weren't enough for all these men; there should be some Infantry as well!
Qin Feng sat at the front of the carriage, which quickly took off towards the palace in Tokyo City. This was indeed a matter of national importance!
Behind him followed more than a dozen Imperial Guards on Black Horses, this was the Cavalry of the Imperial Guard, charging forward with great momentum, producing a roar of galloping horses that was quite imposing!
Following them were over twenty Infantry soldiers, also running swiftly, appearing to be battle-ready.
The Imperial Guard is composed of three main military groups: Cavalry, Infantry, and Archers. A unit of over a hundred is referred to as the Duties of the Imperial Guard Commander Liu Xian. The Horse Commander is also called the Military Envoy; the commander of a hundred soldiers can be referred to as either the Duties of the Imperial Guard Commander Liu Xian or the Military Envoy, which are essentially similar.
Above the Imperial Guard Commander Liu Xian is the command structure, also known as a battalion, which consists of five divisions. The leader is also called the Commanding Officer.
Half an hour later, they arrived at the palace, showed their token to the guards, and entered.
The stableman led Qin Feng to the Imperial Garden where the Emperor was waiting for him and allowed him to enter.
It was unclear which back door of the Imperial Garden this was; it appeared narrow enough for only two or three people to pass through at once, but it was quite beautiful.
It was currently winter in the north, and the air was quite cold, making it the season for plum blossoms to bloom. They were everywhere, growing tall, some several meters high.
These plum blossoms were also colorful, with vibrant reds, pinks, pure whites, enchanting yellows, and vivid blues and purples; they were truly a riot of colors and exceptionally beautiful.
It felt like spring rather than winter, with flowers blooming everywhere and a delightful fragrance in the air.
These plum blossoms were not just ordinary varieties; some had petals that were comparatively large—some even as big as coins! They came in yellow, red, and white colors; it was quite rare.
Some even had butterfly-shaped blooms that were red! They rested on gray branches as if alive like butterflies perched there; it was truly stunning!
Of course, there were more peculiar shapes as well; some flowers bloomed as large as bowls and were white, sitting on plum branches—it was really strange.
There were also plum blossoms that grew very long, resembling curved snakes but slightly shorter than branches. There were blue ones and purple ones coiling around; they looked absolutely beautiful.
Not only these plum blossoms but also below them grew many exotic flowers and grasses that covered the ground completely.
It was also colorful, with red, yellow, green, white, and purple, looking truly vibrant. They came in different shapes, some as big as a fingernail, while others were as large as a bowl. The flowers were only a few dozen centimeters tall, truly strange but indeed beautiful!
Most of the flowers and plants were unfamiliar to Qin Feng; he had never even heard their names. It was no wonder it was the Imperial Garden.
Here, in the Imperial Garden filled with strange flowers and plants, there was a path leading forward to an ancient pavilion several meters high.
Looking around in this area full of plum blossoms, there was only that one Antique Pavilion, which seemed somewhat hidden within the Imperial Garden.
Qin Feng slowly walked towards it! There were many exotic flowers and plants that were very beautiful, yet he hadn’t seen a single palace maid or eunuch; this was a bit strange.
Upon arriving there, he discovered an Ice Crackle Pattern teapot placed on display, with several cups beside it also featuring the Ice Crackle Pattern. The intricate and complex designs truly made his heart race.
This was a unique piece of famous porcelain; just one cup in that future era could be worth millions, and this was a complete set!
If he could take these back, he would truly be a millionaire.
While he admired the Ice Crackle Pattern porcelain and dreamed of it, feeling the hidden plum blossoms around him, several armored men suddenly appeared.
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