Joy of Life: I'm really not a saint

Led by the eunuch, the carriage slowly moved forward.

Seeing that his master had returned, Wang Qinian was just about to say something while driving the carriage when he saw Fan Xian pretending to touch his lips and nose with his right hand, but actually spitting out a mouthful of blood. He couldn't help but feel worried.

Fan Xian carefully wiped off the blood, raised his index finger and placed it between his lips, asking Wang Qinian and Gaoda to shut up, and after saying that it was okay, he fell into deep thought.

'The gap between me and the ninth rank is not that huge, but this domineering true energy is really difficult to control, and I will hurt myself every time. I don't know how Li An was promoted to a master at such a young age! '

But he knew when Li An started practicing.

I gave him this Qigong technique myself! I didn't expect that at the age of just over 20, his cultivation speed was faster than mine in all these years. It was unbelievable!

The carriage entered the palace without stopping.

For some reason, other officials of the delegation were not invited and were instead sent to the post station.

The only people who entered the palace were Fan Xian with empty hands, Gao Da who was guarding with a knife, and Wang Qinian who was holding the letter of credence.

Following the eunuch to the steps of the main hall, the three of them stood there waiting.

As the ceremonial music started, the three people waiting at the bottom of the stairs couldn't help but wipe the sweat off their face, thinking that this palace was really huge. They were actually sweating after walking all the way so fast!

The guards standing guard nearby heard the message and shouted, "The envoy from Nanqing has arrived!"

The voices were transmitted one after another, and the guards went up one by one. Seeing this, several of them straightened their appearance and went upstairs.

After entering the hall, Fan Xian greeted the ministers, walked to the center and greeted them loudly: "Foreign minister Fan Xian greets His Majesty the Emperor of Northern Qi!"

As he spoke, he couldn't help but secretly look around this overly luxurious hall, and now he saw Li An sitting on the left.

Hey, this Brother Li is quite impressive and is doing pretty well!

Others stood while he sat.

When Li An saw Fan Xian looking at him, he blinked at him, smiled slightly and remained silent.

Being interrupted like this, Fan Xian almost forgot what he was doing. He quickly controlled his expression and said loudly, "Your Majesty, may you be blessed! I hereby present to you a letter personally drafted by our ruler!"

After saying that, he signaled to Wang Qinian who was bowing his head beside him, and several people knelt down.

The eunuch standing by took the tray from Wang Qinian and presented it to Zhan Doudou. Zhan Doudou took it but did not look at it. Instead, he smiled and said, "Stand up!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Fan Xian secretly let out a sigh and stood up silently, looking at everything in front of him with a calm mind.

His attention was focused on the scenery along the way. The capital of Northern Qi and the imperial palace were indeed prosperous. The imperial palace was magnificent yet simple and elegant, with numerous eaves and palaces, looking exquisite and incomparable.

Just like when Li An first arrived, he was also shocked by the two pools of clear water in front of him!

Such luxury shows the profound legacy of the Northern Wei Dynasty!

Fan Xian raised his head and saw that the Emperor of Northern Qi was looking at him with great interest, glancing back and forth between Li An and himself from time to time with an ambiguous look in his eyes.

He pondered over the information of the Northern Qi emperor, and at the same time thought about how to use Li An's identity to open up the situation and create convenience for himself.

I heard that Li An is very trusted and valued by His Majesty the Emperor.

"When will Mr. Fan finish writing The Red Mansion?"

Zhan Doudou looked at everyone in silence for a long time before finally speaking. However, what everyone did not expect was that he was so disrespectful of etiquette as soon as he opened his mouth and asked questions that were off topic.

"Your Majesty!" An official reminded His Majesty not to act on his own accord.

Seeing that the ministers were all talking, Zhan Doudou coughed slightly, and the scene instantly became quiet again.

"Your Majesty, in fact, I have already finished writing the book "A Dream of Red Mansions", but I have been bothered by many things and have not had time to publish it." Fan Xian was also amused. He glanced at the leisurely Li An, and bowed to the Emperor and said, "In fact, Mr. Li An has already read the sequel in my house. If Your Majesty is interested, you can ask Mr. Li to retell it!"

Li An could no longer maintain his image as a great man after hearing this. He looked bitter and cursed inwardly: "Who can recite the entire Dream of the Red Chamber like you? Screw you!"

"I've heard that Master Fan and the Imperial Master are good friends. It seems that what he said is true!"

Zhan Doudou pretended to be dignified and nonchalant, with a hint of smile on her lips, and asked lightly, "Does the Imperial Master still remember the sequel to Red Mansions?"

"This" Just when Li An was about to tell the truth, the Queen Mother appeared.

A cough was heard from behind the pearl curtain, and a palace maid slowly drew aside the veil. The noble-looking Queen Mother of Northern Qi and Haitang Duoduo walked out.

I wonder if the royal family likes to cough before appearing.

The Queen Mother first greeted Li An and called him "Imperial Master", then she came and sat down on the phoenix chair to the left of the Emperor.

She also took the opportunity to observe Fan Xian and nodded involuntarily.

Fan Xian also looked at Haitang Duoduo, thinking about the aphrodisiac he had used on her before. Their eyes collided in the hall, sparking a fire. This made Fan Xian feel uneasy, and after a moment he retracted his gaze, looking at Haitang Duoduo's provocative eyes, secretly praying that this lady would not embarrass him with this!

"Mother, I am delighted to see the Immortal Poet Fan Xian. I hope you will forgive me for my impoliteness."

Seeing that the Queen Mother ignored him, Zhan Doudou's face turned bitter and he sat up straight.

"Foreign minister Fan Xian pays respects to the Queen Mother and Miss Haitang." Fan Xian spoke at the right time, smiling to ease the strange atmosphere: "I wonder if Haitang is okay?"

"There are some more evil people in the capital today. I feel worried about this. How can I stay safe?" Haitang Duoduo bowed slightly to Li An and answered Fan Xian in a bad mood.

After hearing this, Fan Xian's smile instantly became even more bitter than the little emperor's!

This evil person is talking about himself.

The Queen Mother also heard something wrong, but she had no interest in the feud between the two. She looked up and said in an elegant voice: "Are you the Immortal Poet of Nanqing?"

"I am terrified!" Fan Xian bowed and said loudly, "I am not worthy of the title of Poet Immortal!"

"He is indeed a handsome man!"

The Queen Mother nodded to Fan Xian and said, "You don't know, the Emperor loves your poems very much!"

Hearing this, Fan Xian looked up at Zhan Doudou, only to see him smile slightly and say nothing.

Fan Xian turned his gaze to Li An again and said, "Mr. Li's poems are also excellent. The Queen Mother must be joking!" After that, he winked at Li An, wanting Li An to say a few words, but he did not expect Li An to remain indifferent and even looked away.

Good boy, you are so loyal!

"Mr. Fan, excessive modesty can become arrogance!" The Queen Mother spoke in a deep voice, playing the villain.

The young emperor Zhan Doudou saw that the scene was a bit awkward, and all the ministers felt a bit puzzled. The young emperor waved his hand and asked the officials of the Ministry of Rites to come out and continue the next steps.

After a round of questions and answers, the tedious procedures began.

It was just some high-sounding words, praising the two countries as brotherly countries, saying that their friendship would last forever and would last for generations. Everyone knew it was fake, but they still spoke nonsense in a serious manner, which made people laugh.

Wang Qinian himself performed the ceremonial duties of the chief envoy of the delegation perfectly. The two sides agreed to discuss in detail on a later date, and this simple meeting came to an end for the time being.

Fan Xian was bored, but he still kept a humble smile on his face, as if he was immersed in the friendly atmosphere between the two countries. From beginning to end, except for nodding from time to time, he did not say a word.

He felt a little unwell.

To be precise, these are not suitable for me. If it weren't for Lin Wan'er, I wouldn't have done this.

Chapter 139 Wedding Gift.

After everything was over, Zhan Doudou raised her neck slightly and said in a clear voice: "That's all for today, all the nobles please leave!"

Seeing the Emperor wave his hand, Fan Xian felt relieved, and bowed to the dragon throne in a daze. The Northern Qi officials also bowed and retreated silently.

Seeing this, Fan Xian hurriedly wanted to catch up, and was about to pat his butt and leave to arrange for Yan Bingyun to be rescued. The little emperor spoke again, disrupting his pace:

"Mr. Fan, please stay for a while."

Zhan Doudou followed his own way, ignoring the Queen Mother's slightly frowned brows, and tried to persuade her to stay: "Master Fan has traveled a long way and must have worked hard. I was very happy to know that the envoy was Master Fan. I can't put down the Banxianzhai Poetry Collection written by you and the National Master, and even the National Master praised your talent. Since I have nothing to do today, why not ask you and the National Master to accompany me to walk around the palace, so that Master Fan can appreciate the charm of my Northern Qi Palace!"

The young emperor had said so much, and it was difficult for Fan Xian to refuse. After instructing Gao Da and Wang Qinian to wait for him outside, he followed Li An and followed the Emperor of Northern Qi.

"Duoduo, you should go with me too!"

The Queen Mother did not take any action. Without the presence of ministers, Zhan Doudou's wishes were fulfilled. She only arranged for Haitang Duoduo to accompany him to ensure the safety of His Majesty. At the same time, she could also get the latest news and help His Majesty analyze Fan Xian.

"Yes." Haitang Duoduo responded in a low voice, then glanced coldly at Fan Xian's back, making him shudder inexplicably.

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Several people were walking in the royal forest garden of Northern Qi State, accompanied by countless palace maids and eunuchs, all holding various fruits in their hands, which was very rare.

The vast garden covering thousands of acres is planted with colorful exotic flowers and plants. There are many kinds of them, but they complement each other without being too prominent. Between the sea of ​​flowers, the rockery and stone forest arranged with natural giant rocks, dotted with pavilions and towers, are extremely magnificent! The small waterfalls and artificial rivers formed by the river in the city flow in a clear and pleasant way! Not noisy, but it makes people feel very relaxed and peaceful.

There are also countless rare birds and herds of reindeer roaming around the gardens. It is full of interest and beauty. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is a paradise on earth!

The refreshing colors and wind filled Fan Xian's surroundings, making him feel excited.

Beauty, beauty that cannot be described in words!

Is this where the Emperor of Northern Qi lives?

Fan Xian followed the crowd somewhat stiffly, which allowed him to observe Li Ang's movements and expressions.

'Why does it seem like Lee Ang is also feeling uncomfortable?'

It would be strange if Ang Lee could be free!

He had become somewhat immune to these scenes, but the difficult one was the owner of the palace.

Zhan Doudou didn't say anything along the way, nor did she pay attention to the crowd. She just glanced at Li An from time to time, making it impossible to tell what she was thinking. As a grandmaster, Li An had a keen sense of perception. He had already sensed the occasional glances and felt a little uncomfortable.

There are outsiders here! Just treat it as a normal day!

After a long time, the emperor seemed to be tired and stopped at a pavilion. Seeing this, the palace maids and eunuchs who followed him hurriedly arranged it and cleaned it spotlessly. After putting down the table, chairs, tea and fruits, they waited on the side.

Li An thought: Here it comes!

"Let's take a break here!" Zhan Doudou looked puzzled. He walked to the railing beside the pavilion, put his hands behind his back, and said loudly to the lake in the distance: "Knock on the railing, the forest flowers blow in my hair, the mountain wind chills my hair, and the loud song startles the floating clouds away."

"Well done!" Fan Xian praised the little emperor just as he finished reciting.

Not only that, Fan Xian also clapped his hands vigorously. If it weren't for his perfunctory look, others would have thought that Fan Xian was the emperor's little fanboy!

With a puff, Li An couldn't hold back.

This little emperor loves to get to the bottom of things. It depends on how you, Fan Xian, deal with it. You can't escape the suffering you have endured!

Even Haitang Duoduo beside her couldn't help it, and the upturned corners of her mouth were harder to suppress than AK.

The palace maids and eunuchs standing on both sides lowered their heads hurriedly upon seeing this, leaving only their bodies shaking slightly from time to time.

Zhan Doudou turned around, staring at Fan Xian's face with interest with a pair of bright eyes, and said, "There are many people who flatter me, but you are the first one who is so careless!"

"Foreign officials are terrified."

Zhan Doudou sat at the table, drank the tea, and sighed: "Mr. Li is not very satisfied with my palace. He once said that it is too extravagant. And this is also the reason why my Northern Qi is not as good as Southern Qing. I wonder what Mr. Fan thinks of it?"

Fan Xian was embarrassed and didn't know how to start. He just pretended that he didn't understand and responded with a stiff upper lip: "Maybe Mr. Li has his own reasons. As an outsider who has just arrived, I don't know."

Zhan Doudou sighed again and said, "I always think this palace is too beautiful. It is so beautiful that I don't even want to leave the palace."

Pointing to the teacup in front of him, the little emperor said, "Master Fan, Little Sister-in-law, please be at your ease."

As for Li An, he had already started drinking with big gulps, not treating himself as an outsider at all.

The tea in this palace is not only delicious, but also expensive! This is a rare opportunity. Thanks to Fan Xian's status as an envoy, the tea today is of the highest quality. It would be a waste not to drink it.

Otherwise, when we get back to Wanshizhai, the tea we eat will be just ordinary coarse tea.

"Master Fan, what do you think of the scenery in my palace?"

"it is good!"

"Where's the good?"

"Eh?" Fan Xian was startled, and replied, "This has mountains and trees, forming a seamless whole, which makes the foreign officials praise it endlessly!"

Faced with Fan Xian's perfunctory response again, Zhan Doudou nodded.

"Mr. Fan, please write out the sequel to Red Mansions in the near future and submit it to the palace!"

"Ah!?" Fan Xian didn't know how to respond and looked at Li An.

Ang Lee could only helplessly explain: "My storytelling skills are far inferior to yours, you...you should just write it!"

"Yes, sir, it is indeed difficult to tell the story."

Zhan Doudou seemed to have thought of something funny, and his expression was no longer gloomy. He said, "When Mr. Fan finishes writing the subsequent chapters, the affairs of the two countries will be handed over!"

He didn't expect that the Emperor of Northern Qi would use such a trivial matter to interfere with Fan Xian's efforts to bring Yan Bingyun back. Fan Xian's face immediately turned ugly.

"This way, my little sister-in-law can be considered to have relieved her anger."

Fan Xian pretended to be stupid and asked, "Your Majesty, what do you mean? This is the first time a foreign minister has met the Saint of your country. I wonder what offense I have committed?"

"Is this Miss Haitang really the first time I've seen her? Master Fan's memory is not that good!"

"But this is indeed the first time I have seen this."