Chapter 1427 Returning to Kyoto, Wang Qinian, Chen Pingping

Last year, Zhou Chen left Kyoto in autumn. Now, it is autumn again, and he has returned to Qing.

On the way back to Kyoto, Zhou Chen couldn't help but think of the old scholar he met in the roadside pavilion. He didn't know if he had passed the spring exam this year, and whether he would become the rare lucky one, but he probably didn't have much hope.

When he left Kyoto, he was a ninth-rank upper, and when he came back, he was already a grandmaster.

Although the grandmaster cannot be said to be invincible in the world, with such power, he did feel much more relaxed. Even if he faced a group of old silver coins in Qing, he didn't need to worry about anything and could face it calmly.

Although Emperor Qing was also a grandmaster and an emperor at the same time, it can be seen from his style of doing things that after learning that Zhou Chen was a grandmaster, even if he wanted to get rid of Zhou Chen, he would definitely not do it before he was absolutely sure.

Emperor Qing is indeed capable and powerful, but he is too cold and ruthless. It is said that Si Gu Jian is ruthless and righteous, but in comparison, Emperor Qing is even worse than Si Gu Jian. He can obviously act with upright means, but he prefers to hide and use conspiracy and tricks to calculate all kinds of things.

If you say that he wants to get rid of the Grand Master, there is nothing wrong with it, but the key is that Emperor Qing is scheming against everyone.

No matter if you are a minister or a son, if you don’t do what he wants, he will kill you with a shady trick, without any tolerance.

Just look at the final outcome of those who followed Emperor Qing. It is said that Princess Li Yunrui is a crazy woman, but in fact, what Emperor Qing did is worse than her.

Zhou Chen also knows the nature of Emperor Qing, so you don’t have a sense of belonging to Qingguo. Qingguo is strong, but the atmosphere of the court of Qingguo is really much worse than that of Northern Qi.

No one wants that there will always be someone staring at you and calculating you from behind.

In the Kingdom of Qing, outside the capital of Kyoto, a black horse came to the city gate leisurely.

When it got closer, it was discovered that there was no saddle on the black horse, and the white figure on the horse was not sitting, but lying, looking like he was asleep.

The people on the roadside were all very surprised to see the figure on the black horse. Without any auxiliary tools, this person could actually sleep steadily on the horse's back?

And this black horse was also very magical. It didn't need anyone to command it, but it knew how to go and could flexibly avoid pedestrians.

The black horse came to the city gate, and under the gaze of the soldiers guarding the city, it stopped steadily and snorted, as if reminding its owner.

The person on the horse slowly opened his eyes, stretched his body, and sat up. It was Zhou Chen who came back from Northern Qi.

Zhou Chen looked up at the city gate in front of him and rubbed his eyes.

"We've arrived in Kyoto."

He patted the horse's neck gently and praised: "Good job, Tornado. I'll give you a snack when I get back and find you a little mare as a reward."

It took half a month to get from Dongyi City to Kyoto. It was already mid-October and late autumn.

After a year, he finally returned to Kyoto.

Just as he was sighing, a figure suddenly rushed in front of him.

"My lord, I see you are exhausted and have been traveling all the way. You must have come to Beijing from a faraway place. You've worked hard."

Zhou Chen looked at the smiling, slightly fat middle-aged man in front of him, and the clothes of the Inspection Bureau on his body, and smiled immediately.

What a coincidence.

"How do you know I've been traveling all the way?"

"You're so tired that you fell asleep on the horse's back. You must be too tired from traveling."

Looking at him lying seriously with his eyes open, Zhou Chen was 100% sure that there was no one else except Wang Qinian.

"You are quite interesting. Tell me, what do you want to do by stopping me?"

Wang Qinian smiled even brighter, and said amiably: "Young Master, you have extraordinary bearing. I admire you at first sight. You have come from afar, and this should be your first time in Beijing. I have something here, and I want you to see it."

"Oh, really? Bring it here and let me see it."

"Okay, young master, wait."

Wang Qinian happily went over and took something.

"Young Master, look, this map has detailed pictures of the beautiful scenery of Kyoto. It may be useful for your first visit to Beijing."

Zhou Chen took it, took a look at it, and did not open it. He looked down at the smiling Wang Qinian.

"Did you draw this yourself?"

"Yes, sir, this map is made of fine paper, with good brush and ink, and I worked hard, repeatedly surveyed, and drew it myself. And there is only this last one left. It only costs two taels of silver, sir, two taels of silver, not even the money for Wang to run errands and drink tea, you are taking advantage."

Zhou Chen smiled, of course he knew what this map was like. He was not interested in this map, but he was somewhat interested in Wang Qinian.

Originally, he planned to return to the mansion directly after returning to Beijing, but Wang Qinian's appearance made him change his mind temporarily.

"Two taels of silver, I don't need it, but I want to go to a place, you lead the way for me."

Wang Qinian smiled at first, then looked embarrassed.

"Sir, I just sell maps, but I don't offer tours."

"No?"

"Not that I can't, but."

Wang Qinian was very embarrassed and gritted his teeth: "You have to pay more."

Zhou Chen was happy when he heard it, and he said, "You have to pay more."

"How much do you think is appropriate?"

"Then, even the map and the guide, three, no, five taels of silver, young master, I am not trying to trick you. I am very familiar with Kyoto. No matter where you want to go, I promise to bring you there as soon as possible. I will never I will ask you to go one more step, otherwise I, Wang, will be derelict in my duty, and I will not be able to ask for your money anymore.”

Wang Qinian carefully quoted the price. Seeing that Zhou Chen had no reaction, he hurriedly explained it himself and patted his chest to assure himself.

While he was talking eloquently, a piece of silver was suddenly thrown at him. He was agile and caught it as fast as lightning.

"Thank you, sir, thank you, sir."

As soon as he got the money, he knew it was no less than five taels. The smile on his face made him happier than seeing his biological father.

Greed for money is greed for money. Since you have received money, you will naturally do something.

"Sir, I wonder where you want to go?"

"Inspection Institute."

"ah?"

Wang Qinian was so frightened that he almost dropped the money in his hand, crying.

"Master, please forgive me. Wang just wants to make a little money. It's not worth your while to go to the inspection institute in person. Otherwise, I will refund your money and only charge you two taels of silver for the map. You can find it again." Others lead the way?"

Zhou Chen decisively refused: "No, the married girl threw the water away. You took my money and it's impossible to return it."

Wang Qinian was so anxious that he almost cried: "Master, you have a noble status. There is no need to argue with a little person like Wang. I..."

"Don't worry, I asked you to take me to the Institute, not to report you. It's just that I have heard the name of this Institute for a long time, but I have never seen it. It's rare that I get to Kyoto, so I want to see this Institute. ’s headquarters.”

"real?"

"If you keep talking nonsense, I will really go to the forensic institute to report you for cheating."

"No, no, young master, I will lead the way, I will lead the way."

Wang Qinian immediately and decisively agreed: "Sir, please wait for me, I will clean up and lead the way for you."

As soon as he turned around, the smile on his face became extremely bright. As long as he didn't go to the forensic institute to report him, it didn't matter to him.

A map sells for two taels of silver, and a guide earns three taels of silver. If you can make this kind of money every day, you might as well quit working as a clerk in the Forensic Inspection Institute.

But when he was packing his things, he was still wondering. Didn't he hear that any of our children were going to Beijing recently?

He, Wang Qinian, has been around in Kyoto for decades. He can't say that he has a sharp eye, but he still has the basic ability to recognize people.

The young man in white looks lazy, but with his demeanor and tone of voice, you can tell at a glance that he does not come from a small family. He is not domineering. Although he speaks softly, he also gives people a slight pressure, a bit like The kind of person who is always in a high position and gives orders.

And the black horse, tsk tsk, he has never seen such a majestic and intelligent horse. This black horse alone probably costs more than a hundred taels of silver.

So he made up his mind to take the young master to the inspection institute and leave quickly to save himself from trouble.

When Zhou Chen passed the city gate, he immediately greeted him.

"Sir, I'm here to lead you. However, you are not allowed to ride a horse without an official status in the capital."

Zhou Chen pointed forward: "Aren't those people riding horses?"

Wang Qinian glanced at them and smiled dryly: "Those are the noble sons of the Duke and Marquis. This kind of rule, hehe, Master, you understand."

"Of course I understand, but I have walked a long way all the way to Kyoto. When I am tired and don't want to dismount, you are responsible for leading the way. If anyone comes to ask, let them come to me."

Zhou Chen turned around and lay down on the horse again. Xuan Feng followed Wang Qinian without Zhou Chen's orders.

Wang Qinian scratched his head when he saw this scene: "Hey, it seems that this gentleman is not simple. Five taels of silver is not easy to make. Wang is so lucky."

While muttering something in his mouth, he still took steps to lead the way.

Walking into the city, people on the road looked sideways and felt curious when they saw Zhou Chen lying on his horse and moving forward.

In Kyoto, people on horseback are not uncommon, and people riding carriages are also not uncommon, but this is really the first time I have seen people sleeping on horses while walking, and they are not afraid of falling off, right?

On the other hand, anyone with martial arts skills can see that Zhou Chen, who is sleeping steadily leaning on the horse's back, must have strong martial arts skills.

Along the way, they also encountered government officials. When they saw Zhou Chen lying on his horse, they originally wanted to take care of it. However, when they saw Wang Qinian leading the way wearing the uniform of the inspection institute, they all wisely avoided it. eventful.

There are many forces in Kyoto, but the Inspection Agency is definitely at the forefront, and it is also one of the forces that cannot be provoked in Kyoto. As long as nothing happens, those government officials don't want to meddle in other people's business.

Wang Qinian quickened his footwork and was even more surprised when he saw the black horse behind him steadily keeping up. Zhou Chen, who was lying on the horse with his face covered and still unresponsive, was even more surprised.

"Which family is this young master? He is young and his martial arts skills are not weak."

Lying on the back of a horse seems simple, but it is different when the horse runs and can lie down steadily. This requires strong body control.

Suddenly, the whirlwind stopped, and then Wang Qinian's voice sounded.

"Sir, the inspection agency has arrived."

Zhou Chen took the book away from his face, sat up from the horse, and glanced at the solemn and solemn building next to him.

Inspection Institute!

"Is this the inspection institute? It's so quiet."

The Inspection Institute is so prestigious in Qing Dynasty that ordinary people are not willing to pass by here, so the area around the Inspection Institute is very quiet and there are not many people in sight.

"Yes, Young Master, this is the Inspection Institute. Wang has fulfilled Young Master's request, can he leave first?" Wang Qinian asked cautiously.

Zhou Chen did not speak, but got off the horse, his eyes fell on the tall stone tablet at the entrance of the inspection institute, and he walked slowly over.

"I hope that the laws of the Qing Dynasty will be established for the sake of the people; they will not be tolerated because of nobility, and will not be deprived because of poverty; there will be no unjust injustice, and there will be no crimes of imposition. We will obey the law like a sword, break the idolatry of monsters, and do not seek gods."

Wang Qinian, who was about to leave, stopped involuntarily when he heard Zhou Chen read out the content of the inscription and looked at the man in white standing in front of the monument.

"I hope that the people of the Qing Kingdom can follow the truth, know etiquette and justice, and be benevolent... I hope that there will be no more oppression and restraint in this world... I hope that one day everyone will be born equal, and there will be no distinction between high and low. , protect life, pursue light, this is my heart's wish, despite all the twists and turns, I will not be afraid to move forward, everyone is born equal, and everyone is like a dragon."

After slowly reading the entire inscription, Zhou Chen looked solemn and silent for a long time.

"That's very well said, isn't it?"

"Yeah, that's great, but after all, it's just a wish and has no chance of coming true."

Wang Qinian looked shocked. He saw a man covered in black and wearing a black mask walking out of the hospital. There was also a wheelchair pushed in front of him. Sitting on the wheelchair was a majestic man with no white beard. This man had long hair. He is gray, his hands are skinny, and his eyes are like lightning.

The person who spoke was the man in the wheelchair.

"Although it is a wish or a dream that cannot come true, if you dare to think like this, you are already worthy of admiration. Ye Qingmei is really an amazing person."

Zhou Chen sighed with emotion. Even if he had lived for hundreds of years and traveled through dozens of worlds, he would never have dared to imagine such a world.

Even the era Ye Qingmei lived in was far from what she imagined. Such a world could only appear in dreams.

But Ye Qingmei not only thought this, but also did it. She wanted to build Qingguo into such a world, but obviously, she failed.

Perhaps, she herself knew that it was impossible to succeed, but she still did it, and she was not doing it for herself, but sincerely for the sake of all the people in the world.

Call her naive or holy mother, but Zhou Chen admires such a person.

"But many people don't think so, and instead think it's ridiculous."

"No one can laugh at a person who has a dream and works hard for his dream."

Zhou Chen slowly turned around and looked at Chen Pingping who was sitting in the wheelchair. Although it was the first time they met, he knew that he was Chen Pingping without saying anything.

Chen Pingping, the first dean of the Institute of Inspection and Investigation, is a person with extremely complex psychology. She is also one of the most popular characters in Qingyu years and one of Fan Xian's "fathers".

Chen Pingping was still talking about Zhou Chen.

"No one can laugh at a person who has a dream and works hard for his dream. That's so well said."

Chen Pingping looked at Zhou Chen carefully. Just when he came out of the courtyard, he heard someone reading the inscription, so he couldn't help coming over, and then he saw Zhou Chen.