Prelude to the Battle for the First Prince

The news that Zhao Qingqing forcefully took people away from Shuixie Tianju spread quickly throughout the entire Imperial Capital. Although few people knew who the boss behind Shuixie Tianju was, everyone knew that it must be a guy with great connections.

In fact, not long ago, several dragons from across the river caused trouble in Shuixie Tianju. In less than half a day, they all knelt at the door of the club and kowtowed for two hours. They were not driven away by the security guards until their heads were bleeding.

The incident of Zhao Qingqing forcing her way into Shuixie Tianju was not a big deal, but it did not stop some people from wanting to watch the fun. Many people had long disliked Zhao Qingqing and the Tiandao Group, and this time they really wanted to see a good show.

So, after Zhao Qingqing escorted Guan Tianxiao and a group of people back to Tiandao Building, she actually saw Zhao Xiaozhuo and Yuan Shihuang in the office, which was a rare sight.

"What brings you here?" Zhao Qingqing asked curiously, "What do you want from me?"

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Zhao Xiaozhuo shook his head: "Strictly speaking, I came to find Xia Tian."

Xia Tian said lazily: "If you have anything to say, please tell me quickly. I still need to catch up on some sleep with Qingqing later."

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"Hey, you guys haven't finished yet, have you? Didn't you just sleep?" Zhao Xiaozhuo looked at Xia Tian in confusion, "Is that kind of thing so interesting? You won't die if you don't sleep a few times. I really have something important to talk to you about."

Xia Tian curled his lips: "That's your business, it's none of my business."

Zhao Xiaozhuo was speechless for a moment.

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Zhao Qingqing smiled and smoothed things over, saying, "Stop bickering and get straight to the point. I just arrested a few people and will interrogate them later."

"I came here just for your matter." Yuan Shihuang said casually.

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Zhao Qingqing sometimes wondered, "Are these people so important that they would bother you to come and intercede for us?"

"Plead for mercy, what the hell is that?" Zhao Xiaozhuo rubbed his eyes and said angrily, "No matter who you catch, beat him to death. Damn it, I was sleeping soundly, and seven or eight phone calls came in, it was so annoying."

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Yuan Shihuang looked at Zhao Xiaozhuo with amusement, but he did not lose his temper. Instead, he pointed out the crux of the problem: "No one cares about the people you arrested. What's important is that you broke into Shuixie Tianju. Several people from the old-fashioned families have greeted us."

"Oh." Zhao Qingqing asked with a smile: "What hello?"

Yuan Shihuang said calmly, "They asked you to release the people you arrested and apologize to the owner of Shuixie Tianju."

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"What the hell is that?" Xia Tian yawned lazily. "Qingqing girl, you don't have to pay attention to those idiots. If anyone is dissatisfied, let him come and tell me himself."

"Then I guess no one will come." Yuan Shihuang waved his hand awkwardly, "Who dares to provoke a killing god like you? In fact, some people don't even know you're here, otherwise, they wouldn't have time to avoid it."

Zhao Xiaozhuo still said with some dissatisfaction: "A bunch of old cabbage bastards, not only do they take advantage of their age, but they are also damn snobbish."

"Who is the boss of Shuixie Tianju?" Zhao Qingqing was a little curious at this time, "He even asked those old-fashioned families in the Imperial Capital to pass on the message to you."

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Zhao Xiaozhuo raised his eyelids and said to Yuan Shihuang: "Go ahead."

"It's this person." Yuan Shihuang hesitated for a moment, then raised his hand to draw a circle in the air and tapped in the middle. "You should have heard of the Xingyuan Society in the past."

Zhao Qingqing couldn't help but roll her eyes: "Just tell me the name, I don't like guessing."

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"Okay." Yuan Shihuang sighed and said slowly: "It's Yuan Yifang. In terms of seniority, he should be considered my grandfather, but he is not very old, just 45 years old."

"Yuan Yifang?" Zhao Qingqing couldn't help but think about it for a while, "I seem to have heard of him somewhere."

Zhao Xiaozhuo reminded him at this time: "Speaking of which, he is of the same generation as my brother in terms of age, but he once competed with Yue Zhifeng for the title of the number one son of the imperial capital, but unfortunately he lost, and then he committed some crime and was imprisoned."

"Oh, I have some impression." Zhao Qingqing finally had some impression, "I remember the information said that he was dead."

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Yuan Shihuang went on to explain: "The crime he committed back then was so serious that in order to give the public an explanation, some tabloids said he was dead. In fact, there was never an official announcement, and now he has been released."

Zhao Qingqing asked in surprise, "A person who just got out of prison, even if he had some power before, now the situation has changed. Why would those old guys help him?"

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"Because he took the blame for those old guys back then." Zhao Xiaozhuo sneered and said sarcastically, "Those old Taoists felt ashamed, so not only did they give him the Waterside Residence, they also tried their best to push him to the top."

"To a higher position?" Zhao Qingqing was stunned. "To what position?"

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Zhao Xiaozhuo glanced at Zhao Qingqing with a somewhat dissatisfied expression: "I say, you are now a force in the Imperial Capital, so you should at least pay attention to the situation in the Imperial Capital."

"What do you mean?" Zhao Qingqing was still confused.

Zhao Xiaozhuo replied: "The so-called First Young Master of the Imperial Capital will be re-elected soon."

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"Ah, the title of the First Young Master was actually chosen?" This was the first time Zhao Qingqing knew this. "I thought it was just a title you guys made up to flatter each other."

"You must be joking." Zhao Xiaozhuo explained seriously, "As long as you become the first son of the Imperial Capital, you can control some of the emerging forces in the Imperial Capital. Otherwise, why do you think Yue Zhifeng and my brother would fight for such a false reputation?"

Zhao Qingqing finally came to her senses at this time: "No way, those old guys actually want to nominate Yuan Yifang?"

Xia Tian said with a smile: "He is in his forties or fifties. Is he competing for the title of the First Young Master or the First Young Master's father?"

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"Xia Tian, ​​don't underestimate Yuan Yifang." Zhao Xiaozhuo pinched his brows with a headache, "That guy's personality is similar to yours, he acts recklessly and does whatever he wants. Although he has been in there for more than 20 years, I heard that his temper has only gotten worse. Recently, he has been making small moves frequently and is about to step on our faces."

Xia Tian glanced at Zhao Xiaozhuo and couldn't help but say, "You deserve a beating, don't you?"

"Is there no one left to choose from among those old guys?" Zhao Qingqing was puzzled.

Yuan Shihuang also smiled bitterly and shook his head, saying, "In the past ten years, there haven't been any newcomers with potential in those old-school families. In order to prevent us from taking advantage, they might really push him out to disgust us."

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Zhao Qingqing smiled and said casually, "That's right. It would be easy for any of you two to defeat an old man in his forties or fifties."

"The problem is that we can't take action." Yuan Shihuang said worriedly, "Because we are already the head of the family, the title of young master is not appropriate for us."

Xia Tian asked casually, "Then how did your brother Zhao Gongzi become the number one prince?"

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"Of course it was because my dad was still alive at that time." Zhao Xiaozhuo pretended to be casual and said, "If you are willing to run in the summer, then we can rest assured."

Xia Tian curled his lips: "Not interested."

"Master is not from the Imperial Capital either." Zhao Qingqing knew Xia Tian very well. He would never be fooled by such false reputation. "Don't have such a crazy idea."

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Zhao Xiaozhuo said in a tone that showed no regrets at all: "That's a bit regrettable."

"Oh, I see." Zhao Qingqing came to her senses at this time, her beautiful eyes fixed on Zhao Xiaozhuo and Yuan Shihuang: "You two definitely didn't come here to pass on a message, you must have something else to say, right?"

Xia Tian said with a smile: "Qingqing girl, you are still a little stupid. You only see it now."

"Master, you've seen it a long time ago, why didn't you remind me?" Zhao Qingqing actually hit Xia Tian coquettishly. This effeminate look gave Zhao Xiaozhuo goose bumps all over his body.

Zhao Qingqing glared at Zhao Xiaozhuo: "You have an opinion."

"No." Zhao Xiaozhuo didn't want to be beaten at this time.

Zhao Qingqing said impatiently: "So, what do you want to do? Tell me quickly. If you keep beating around the bush, just get out of here."

"That's right, we have found a candidate." Zhao Xiaozhuo hesitated for a few seconds, then said, "However, his strength in all aspects is a little insufficient. I hope Xia Tian can take some time to help him strengthen it a little."

Zhao Qingqing asked: "Who is your candidate?"

"Song Yumei's cousin Song Yuqing." Zhao Xiaozhuo replied: "Xia Tian, ​​he is also your brother-in-law, don't you plan to help?"

Xia Tian had no interest in meddling in other people's affairs, but when he heard that this person was Song Yumei's brother, he decided to give him face: "Bring him over here so I can see him."

"Okay." Zhao Xiaozhuo stood up and clapped his hands when he heard Xia Tian's words. "I'll call them over tomorrow. Well, there's nothing else to do, so you can take your leave first.

"Don't you see the people who were captured?" Zhao Qingqing couldn't help but ask, "One of them seems to be the young master of the Jin family."

Yuan Shihuang laughed and said, "The Jin family fell into decline fifty or sixty years ago. This Jin Ziduo is still immersed in the beautiful dream of the past glory. He is a complete idiot."

Zhao Xiaozhuo also said: "Deal with it however you want."

"What if Shuixie Tianju is also involved in what they did?" Zhao Qingqing asked, "Will it affect your plan?"

"You make it sound like you've ever worried about our plan." Zhao Xiaozhuo replied unhappily, "You and Xia Tian are exactly the same character. Even if it really has an impact, will you stop?"

"Of course not." Zhao Qingqing said softly, but without any hesitation: "I always get to the bottom of things when I do things."

Zhao Xiaozhuo didn't say anything else, and he and Yuan Shihuang quickly left Tiandao Building.

"Master, let's go and interrogate those people now." Zhao Qingqing saw the two electric lights leave, and smiled at Xia Tian, ​​"You won't find it boring, will you?"

"It doesn't matter." Xia Tian said nonchalantly, "There's nothing to do anyway."