Free Web NovelChapter 812: Chapter 66 Things remain the same but people change
Owing to the Wu YiYue case requiring people to be captured on the Near Sea Archipelago, Jiang Wang managed to access the Patrol Inspection Bureau’s secret stronghold, perusing all the related intelligence the Imperial City Inspection Mansion had on the Near Sea Archipelago.
And the son of the Beiyar Commander grandly opened the gates of convenience, letting Jiang Wang discover much intelligence that wasn’t necessary for his mission.
Places like Huai Island, like End of the World Platform, like Yang Valley, and even the various sects scattered across the Near Sea Archipelago.
Some hidden news and historical origins were also not beyond his reach.
He even found the complete story of Xu Xiangqian’s jealousy and rivalry on the Near Sea Archipelago, which was far more detailed than Zhongxuan Sheng’s schadenfreude-laden narrative.
The person who contended with Xu Gaoe was none other than a direct disciple from the Sea Tower, a young master named Yang Liu.
Their rivalry over a woman named Zhao Wuyan, who was said to be a genius Confucian cultivator from Longmen Academy.
Longmen Academy, alongside Qingya Academy, ranked among the Four Great Academies of the World, renowned for its talent cultivation, therefore being admitted to this academy was like leaping through the Dragon’s Gate, which serves to show their formidable nature.
Just like the Jixuegong, which is also referred to as the Qi Territory’s Dragon’s Gate, yet when it comes to recognition throughout the world, not many acknowledge it. Of course, this also has to do with Jixuegong’s extreme strictness regarding control, allowing for little leakage of information.
Xu Xiangqian and Yang Liu’s feud was a melodramatic saga; to summarize, it boiled down to, "Why are you pestering her?" and "What’s it to you?"...
And then they started to fight. freewebnøvel.com
According to records from the Imperial City Inspection Mansion, the two were quite evenly matched and difficult to distinguish in terms of superiority. However, since the incident took place on Huai Island, right at the heart of Sea Tower’s base of operations,
Yang Liu effortlessly rallied a group of senior and junior disciples, chasing Xu Xiangqian until he was utterly disgraced and in a sore plight.
Owing to Qingya Academy’s reputation, he wasn’t subjected to excessive harm.
But the enmity was established, and his pride was lost.
Qingya Academy had little influence on the Near Sea Archipelago, and Li Longchuan of Shimen Li Clan personally set out to sea, thunderously furious, to vindicate his friend...
In any case, the entire incident was quite laughable, with two scions of prominent families fighting over a woman like common hooligans, creating an ugly brawl.
While laughing inwardly, Jiang Wang could not help but become curious about the protagonist of the incident, the aforementioned Zhao Wuyan from Longmen Academy.
He was quite keen to see what charms she possessed that even the worldly Xu Gaoe stumbled. That young man was not one to suffer losses easily.
Having already finished reviewing the relevant intelligence on the Near Sea Archipelago and read about Xu Gaoe’s glorified achievements, Jiang Wang remembered something and posed the question, "I heard that Lord Huaying beat up Yan Fu. What was the reason for that? I’m quite curious. Where’s the detailed record of the event?"
Previously, Chongxuan Sheng had mentioned this to him, but then he forgot to ask again due to matters concerning Zhu Bijing.
Afterward, when he remembered it, he wasn’t too keen on asking Chongxuan Sheng, lest that chubby person took delight and made demands.
Zheng Shangming showed a troubled expression: "Regarding the affairs of those individuals, our Patrol Inspection Bureau doesn’t keep records."
Jiang Wang could tell at a glance that while the Patrol Inspection Bureau might have records on affairs relating to the Daqi Imperial Family, if any existed, they would only be accessible to those with special permissions. In any case, revering the exalted meant that such information wasn’t to be shared lightly.
He was not one to make his friends uncomfortable, so he simply nodded, "It’s no problem, I was just asking casually."
Zheng Shangming smiled, "However, I personally do know some insider details. It seems the cause was the grandson of Prime Minister Yan breaking off an engagement first, with Lord Huaying stepping in to support her friend and thus gave a lesson."
Yan Ping had retired many years ago, yet people still habitually called him Prime Minister Yan, which shows how deeply entrenched he was in the hearts of the People of Qi.
"I haven’t heard about this," Jiang Wang remembered that back when he was in the Western Territory, Chongxuan Sheng vaguely mentioned that Yan Fu was about to be arranged in a marriage, but he didn’t connect this with the incident where Jiang Wuyou beat him up.
He couldn’t help but be curious, "Which family’s daughter was it?"
"The Liu Family," Zheng Shangming chuckled, then swiftly moved on from the topic, unwilling to elaborate further.
Of course, all these were just idle chats in the end.
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Isn’t it ironic how things turn out to be such coincidences.
Jiang Wang had just stepped out of the Imperial City Inspection Mansion when a servant dressed in green and donning a small hat approached him respectfully and said, "Lord Jiang, my young master invites you to meet with him."
"Who is your young master?" Jiang Wang asked.
The servant replied with proper decorum, "I am from the Yan family. My young master is an old acquaintance of yours."
Yan Fu!
Jiang Wang had just been hearing gossip about him inside the Imperial City Inspection Mansion, and unexpectedly ran into the matter as soon as he stepped outside.
To be precise, Yan Fu’s servant had been waiting here for quite some time.
"Where?" Jiang Wang asked.
Yan Fu could be considered one of his more congenial friends in Linzi City, and it had been a long time since they’d last seen each other. Jiang Wang couldn’t help feeling a bit pleased.
But he was also puzzled.
Given Yan Fu’s gentle and unassuming temperament, it would be unlike him to insist on a meeting with Jiang Wang and put on airs, waiting somewhere and specifically sending a servant to invite him.
"Please follow me," the servant said softly.
Confident that he wouldn’t be lured into a trap in Linzi City, Jiang Wang suppressed his curiosity and followed the servant.
They passed through the bustling main street and turned into a small alley, pushing open a partially closed door to find Yan Fu standing right behind it.
Yan Fu bowed to Jiang Wang and apologized, "My apologies, Brother Jiang."
This modest courtyard was actually very close to the Imperial City Inspection Mansion, just a short distance behind it, and one could even see the soaring eaves of the mansion from within the courtyard.
After looking around, Jiang Wang smiled and said, "I didn’t expect the Yan family to have a property here as well."
"It was purchased temporarily to meet with Brother Jiang," said Yan Fu casually, gesturing behind him, "I received the news of your return to Qi a bit late, otherwise, I would have welcomed you with a feast to clear the dust of travel. The preparations were a bit rushed, so I hope Brother Jiang won’t mind."
Behind him was a table laid out with a sumptuous banquet—pearl fowls, jade beasts, dragon cakes, and phoenix wines—all of which highlighted the character "luxury" at a glance.
One could only say that what wealthy households consider "hastily arranged" differs significantly from the common understanding.
Moreover, Yan Fu had bought this house temporarily just to entertain Jiang Wang at the earliest opportunity upon his departure from the Imperial City Inspection Mansion.
Although the house was small, given its proximity to the Imperial City Inspection Mansion, the land price could not have been cheap. And since it was a spontaneous purchase with the requirement of prompt processing, the price probably doubled.
Yet to Yan Fu, such an act seemed so ordinary.
How else could one describe affluence!
"You call this rushed?" Jiang Wang laughed, "You should know that Zhongxuan Sheng received me with just half a pot of tea that day, and it was from his own half-finished drink!"
After saying this, he added, "It’s not that I’ve forgotten old friends; it’s just that important matters have kept me extremely busy, and I truly haven’t had any free time. I didn’t inform you either."
"I’m not blaming you, Brother Jiang," Yan Fu replied, waving his hand, "Gao Zhe returned to Silent Sea, Longchuan and Xiang Qian went to Huai Island, so even if you had informed them, they wouldn’t have been able to come. As for me..."
At this point, he gave a wry smile, "I also have to look for an opportunity to sneak away and meet old friends."
The people he mentioned were all friends from Linzi in the previous years, often gathering together for drinks and merriment.
Among them were the direct grandson of the former prime minister, the heir of the Shimen Li Clan, an advanced disciple from Qingya Academy, and a son from the Jinghai Gao Clan... In Linzi, they didn’t walk around with arrogance but could certainly traverse most places with ease.
Who would have thought that in the blink of an eye, Xu Xiangqian and Yan Fu would both suffer losses and take beatings... Indeed, times change, evoking a chuckled response... Ah, no, evoking reflection.
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