The water palace is very large. In addition to being the signature room for the Grand Master, the Second Deputy Palace Master and several other Deputy Palace Masters, it also has a corresponding auditorium and a large restaurant for entertaining guests. It is also the residence for the Grand Master and the Second Deputy Palace Master.
The residence of the palace lord.
There are also deputy palace masters who do not live here and buy houses outside, but accommodation has been reserved for them here.
After the sky darkened, a palace near the water in the Water Palace was brightly lit, reflecting thousands of colors on the lake.
The house is full of guests tonight.
Because there were too many guests, a Western-style banquet was adopted.
Qi Xuansu was the absolute center of attention, being held in high esteem by all the stars, just like the Imperial Preceptor at the dinner party to welcome the Imperial Preceptor at Fenglinzhou.
Qi Xuansu was holding a glass of amber yellow rice wine in his hand. It was not a Western-style goblet, but a Central Plains-style three-legged wine bottle. He did not raise the glass frequently, but only occasionally, showing the expected behavior of a second deputy palace master.
He is so reserved that others don't dare to be dissatisfied at all. It can be said that he is high-spirited.
In fact, Qi Xuansu is really not used to it. She is used to supporting roles, being surrounded by others, and suddenly becoming the protagonist and being surrounded by others, there is a huge difference.
Although the second deputy palace master has a subtitle, he is actually one of the triangles of the local government and has a large enough say. He is not a vassal of the real person in charge of the palace. Therefore, if Shi Bingyun dares to confront Li Ruoshui head-on, Li Tianlan can also be in Jiangnan Dao
The house is filled with clouds and rain.
In other words, without considering the real person in charge, as long as the head, chief, and second-in-command reach an agreement, then this matter will definitely be promoted.
So many people came not so much for Qi Xuansu as for the power of the deputy palace master.
At this moment, an unexpected and reasonable figure appeared. When she appeared, many guests around them unconsciously stepped back, separated a path, and left enough space for her.
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Qi Muyu.
Wanmiao Zhenren Qi Jiaozheng's sister, the eldest lady of the previous generation of the Qi family, was also a "popular figure" in the Taoist sect like Shi Bingyun.
Qi Muyu walked straight towards Qi Xuansu with a smile on his face.
Qi Xuansu stood there without moving, "Qi Daoyou made quick movements."
"Actually, I am here in Borneo for six months of the year." Qi Muyu held a glass of scarlet wine in his hand, "I have purchased a manor here. If you don't mind having dinner together, you can come to my place.
Be a guest."
Qi Xuansu gave a relatively certain but somewhat perfunctory reply, "Definitely."
Next to Qi Muyu was a young girl, wearing a lotus-colored top and bottom
Wearing a lake green pleated skirt, she has a tall figure and white skin. She looks older than Xiao Yin, but unlike Xiao Yin, she has an obvious air of a lady.
The girl's wonderful eyes were fixed on Qi Xuansu's body, constantly looking at him, full of curiosity.
Qi Xuansu glanced at her, "Who is this girl?"
Qi Muyu explained on his behalf, "This is Princess Furui of Dayu Kingdom. She has been officially canonized by our Daxuan court. She is also the daughter of King Dayu. She can be regarded as my best friend."
The girl lifted up the hem of her skirt with both hands, guided one foot diagonally to the back, slightly bent her other knee, and performed a Western-style woman's kneeling salute: "My name is Chen Jianqiu, and I've met Qi Ci."
Although Taoism does not reject Western learning, and even absorbs some Western learning to neutralize the influence of Confucianism, the etiquette is still based on the Central Plains. Qi Xuansu took the initiative to reach out to Zhang Yuelu, which was already the limit. The rest was a kiss and a kiss.
Hand gestures are taboo and can easily lead to private fights and even deaths.
Only then did Qi Xuansu notice that Chen Jianqiu's pupils were slightly bluish-colored, his green hair was curly, and his excessively white skin color was completely different from the slightly darker skin color here in Borneo. He immediately understood that the woman in front of him should be wearing
He is half-Western and of mixed race.
This is not a strange thing. When Da Qi was at its peak, there was no shortage of beauties and beauties. Today’s Da Xuan is not inferior to Da Qi back then, or even better.
Qi Xuansu asked, "What is the relationship between Miss Chen and Chief Chen of our Borneo Taoist House?"
"Chief Chen is my aunt." Chen Jianqiu replied.
Qi Xuansu was not surprised. The Chen family was the royal family of King Yu, and the Taoist clan absorbed some Chen clan members, which was beneficial to the Taoist clan's rule in Borneo.
Qi Muyu said, "Jianqiu came to see Qi Cixian this time because he actually has something to ask for."
Qi Xuansu glanced at Qi Muyu with some surprise. Titles often reveal a lot of important information. Master Lan Da was two generations older than Qi Xuansu, and he did not ask Dadi to call him by his first name. This was generally the exclusive right of the elders.
Qiniang has this power, but the situation between the two of them is special. Qiniang does not call Qi Xuansu by her first name, and Qi Xuansu will not directly call her mother. Even though Qiniang often thinks that she is mother, she has not really pierced the last layer of window paper.
Even though the etiquette here in Borneo is not as strict as in the Central Plains, Qi Muyu is from the Central Plains after all, and he actually calls Chen Jianqiu by his first name. This is like an elder's gesture, which shows that the two of them
The closeness of our relationship is far beyond ordinary, and it is by no means as simple as a year-end friendship.
Since it was Qi Muyu who spoke, Qi Xuansu had to sell his face. After all, he wanted to make a difference in Borneo. Naturally, the more friends the better, the Qi family was also a force that could be fought for. As for the relationship between Chen Jianqiu and Chen Shuhua
, but it is nothing to worry about. The relationship between the members of the royal family has always been very delicate. It would be good if they were not hostile, let alone being friendly.
Qi Xuansu handed the wine glass in his hand to Ke Qingqing, who had been following him, and said, "Let's go to the lounge to talk in detail."
At this time, the banquet has come to an end. Qi Xuansu has already met all the guests, and many guests are also chatting in twos and threes. Qi Xuansu's temporary departure at this time is not a big deal.
Borneo is a transit place for shipping. Because the customs is not perfect, a large amount of Western goods are stored here. Naturally, ordinary people have no access to it, but among the upper class, Western goods are quite popular.
When the three of them came to the special lounge, Qi Muyu took out a box of cigars and asked Qi Xuansu with his eyes if he wanted to have a taste.
Qi Xuansu remembered for no reason that he gave Qiniang a cigar, and then thought of Qiniang buying him a new house. He couldn't help feeling ashamed and waved his hand.
There is a set of sofas placed here, and Qi Xuansu is sitting in the middle of the largest sofa, which is the owner's position.
Qi Muyu sat on the single sofa next to her and lit a cigar. The smoke rose and blurred her face.
Chen Jianqiu hesitated for a moment and sat opposite Qi Muyu, "I came to see Qi Cixi this time because strange things have happened in the palace recently."
Qi Xuansu did not ask what the strange thing was, but asked, "Why did you come to me?"
The implication of Qi Xuansu's words is why don't you find other people from the Borneo Taoist House.
Chen Jianqiu glanced at Qi Muyu, and then said, "Because I suspect that this matter has something to do with my aunt. My aunt has a close relationship with the real person in charge, and the real person in charge doesn't care about secular affairs. I haven't even seen the real person in charge." Opportunity.”
This is true. The dignified Da Zhenren Pingzhang, let alone Chen Jianqiu, cannot meet Qi Xuansu just when he wants. Unless the Da Zhenren summons him, he must first go to Xu Jiaorong and wait for Xu Jiaorong to report. After getting the consent of the Da Zhenren Then arrange a specific time to meet.
Then Qi Xuansu becomes the best choice, or even the only choice. Chen Jianqiu must have learned from Qi Muyu about Qi Xuansu's position - he is at odds with the Wang family, and he is still an imperial envoy sent to Borneo by Taoist Jinque.
This is the Great Master Qingtian.
This is also in line with Qi Xuansu's guess that the relationship between royal family members is always delicate.
The conflict between Chen Jianqiu and Chen Shuhua may be a breakthrough.
However, Qi Xuansu would definitely not believe Chen Jianqiu easily, so Chen Jianqiu invited Qi Muyu as a middleman. In any case, Qi Jiaozheng was on the side of Donghua Zhenren, and the Earth Master appointed Qi Jiaozheng to visit Dazhenren Mansion on his behalf. I can see a thing or two.
Qi Xuansu kept his face quiet and asked, "What is the specific strange thing?"
Chen Jianqiu said, "My father was ill, but his illness was very strange. He fell into coma several times. According to what my father said after he woke up, when he was sleeping, he always dreamed of a big red lake, a black mountain hanging upside down in the sky, and... There is a huge Bodhisattva. The first time he had this dream, he was still far away from the Bodhisattva. Gradually I can see the appearance of the Bodhisattva clearly. The Bodhisattvas in the Central Plains are all dressed in white, but this Bodhisattva is dressed in blood."
Qi Xuansu glanced at Qi Muyu when he heard this. Since Qi Muyu has been in Borneo for a long time, he must know something.
Qi Muyu held the cigar with three fingers, and the fire flickered. "You know, there is a hard standard in our Taoist sect, which is the realm of cultivation. Master Pei has Master Donghua as his brother, but it is because of his improvement in realm and cultivation." If you don't go up, you still can't get up or down. Chen Shuhua can become the chief deputy head of the Borneo Taoist Palace, and his level of cultivation is naturally quite good. Even though her half-mother, King Dayu, is not as good as her, it is because of her If you pile up the pills hard, it won't be too far off. If you have a realm of carefree stage, it's probably similar to Pei Zhenren."
Qi Xuansu's face became solemn.
This is obviously not an ordinary evil spirit entering the body. Even if the alchemist enters the dream state, it is so invisible that a heavenly being cannot fight back. It is still deep in the palace. At least it must be an alchemist in the creation stage.
And there must be internal response.
Qi Xuansu pondered for a moment and asked, "What did Chief Chen say? As the sister of the head of the country and the chief deputy head of the palace, it's better to ignore it."
Chen Jianqiu replied, "My aunt is not concerned. She said that my father was eager to achieve success in his cultivation, and something went wrong as a result. He went crazy and went crazy. He just needs to take the elixir and rest for a while."
Qi Xuansu said thoughtfully, "It is precisely because of her statement that you are suspicious of her."