Xiangyang, the state pastoral house.

"Father, that Su Zhe came back safely, he really lived up to his father's expectations, successfully completed the tribute mission, and also got the will of the imperial court to appoint him as the Taishou of Nanyang."

In the study, Liu Qi, who rushed in, couldn't wait to report the good news to Liu Biao, who was painting.

A hint of relief flashed in Liu Biao's eyes, and he nodded: "Qi'er, your vision is really good, this talented man from a poor family is indeed a talent, he has proven his worth, and it seems that he can be used by me." ”

"Then what is my father going to do to Cai Mao?" Liu Qi asked again.

Liu Biao's pen did not stop, and said lightly: "Although Cai Mao can be transferred from Nanyang now, the strength of the Cai family cannot be ignored, and my father plans to transfer him to the state capital as a farewell." ”

Liu Qi's eyes rolled, and he immediately understood the intention of his father's appointment and dismissal.

The state pastor is set up to be engaged in a state and is in charge of the military and political affairs of a state, among which he is engaged in other driving and governing the middle of the country, which is the first of all engagements, with the highest status and almost the same power.

At present, Liu Biao has appointed Kuai Yue to be engaged in governance, and the position of Don't Drive has been vacant, but now Cai Mao is transferred to be a Separate Driver, so he naturally has the right to share Kuai Yue, and uses the intention of the two to clamp each other.

Although Beijia has a high status, in this era of chaos in the world, it is a little inferior to a big county guard like Nanyang Taishou who holds soldiers and horses.

Liu Biao's appointment clearly promoted Cai Mao and gave Cai Mao face, but secretly it was equivalent to depriving Huang Zu, the Jiangxia Taishou, of the opportunity to support the army.

"My father's methods are not obvious, but he kills two birds with one stone, he is really clever, and my son admires it." Liu Qi couldn't help but admire.

Liu Biao smiled slightly, brushed his hands and said: "You can go and comfort Su Zhe for your father, if you want him to work for us, not only to give him visible benefits, but also to accept his heart." ”

"I understand, I say goodbye." Liu Qi took the order and surrendered his hand.

He walked out of the study, and after walking for a short time, he happened to meet Cai Shu entering the house.

Because Cai Shu's aunt is Liu Biao's stepwife, Cai Shu often comes to visit her aunt, and Liu Qi doesn't think it's strange, just politely says hello.

Just as the two passed by, Cai Shu suddenly said: "Eldest son, I heard that you want to propose to Sister Na Yueying several times, but you have been rejected repeatedly, right?" ”

Which pot is not mentioned, Cai Shu's words are clearly full of irony.

A trace of embarrassment flashed in Liu Qi's eyes, but he pretended to be calm and said lightly: "This matter doesn't seem to have anything to do with you, Miss Cai." ”

His attitude was quite cold, but Cai Shu was not annoyed, and only sneered: "Then do you know why Sister Yueying has repeatedly rejected you?" ”

Liu Qi wanted to leave, but when he heard her words, he instinctively stopped.

He turned his head, glanced at Cai Shu with a slightly cold gaze, hesitated for a moment, and then asked calmly: "Why?" ”

"Because she already has someone else in her heart, she refused your proposal for the sake of that person." Cai Shu's eyes revealed a bit of schadenfreude.

Liu Qi's heart was shocked, but his expression was still calm, and he asked coldly, "Who is that person?" ”

"This person, although he came from a humble background, he is extremely talented, known as our first genius in Jingxiang, and was also named 'Wolong' by Mr. Shuijing, I think the eldest prince must have heard of this person."

When Cai Shu spoke, she always paid attention to the changes in Liu Qi's expression, as if she wanted to see Liu Qi being hit and angry.

The moment he heard the word "Wolong", Liu Qi was indeed hit hard in his heart, and a flame of anger flashed in his eyes.

That kind of anger is like a high-ranking noble son, who takes a fancy to the noble lady, but looks down on him, but instead falls in love with a grass scholar who has nothing.

If the one who snatched Miss Gui's heart was also a noble son, he could still bear this tone, but it was a cold one, which made him feel a kind of humiliated anger.

In an instant, Liu Qi's fists clenched and his teeth clenched.

Cai Shu pursed her lips and smiled secretly, the corners of her mouth hooked up with a touch of pride, as if she was happy that Liu Qi was hit, just waiting to see his annoyed and angry jokes.

"Phew—"

Liu Qi took a breath secretly, but tried his best to suppress the extreme unhappiness in his chest, and when he looked at Cai Shu again, his expression had returned to his calmness.

"Thank you Miss Cai for telling me, but I'm curious, what is Miss Cai's purpose for telling me?" Liu Qi asked rhetorically.

His calmness surprised Cai Shu, and his rhetorical question made her at a loss for a while, not knowing how to answer.

Liu Qi didn't give her a chance to think, and said lightly: "No matter what, I still have to thank Miss Cai, and please rest assured that I, Liu Qi, have this confidence, and one day I will win Miss Huang's heart, I still have something to do, so I'll go first." ”

With that, Liu Qi flicked his sleeves, turned around and walked away.

Cai Shu was stunned in place, looking at Liu Qi's distant figure in a daze, and only came back to her senses after a while, she stomped her foot angrily, biting her lip and scolding secretly: "Huang Yueying, what is so good about you, why are they only looking at you in their eyes, I'm not convinced, I'm not convinced-"

Liu Qi in front of him walked quickly, turned the corridor, escaped from Cai Shu's sight, suddenly stopped, his fists clenched again, and the anger in his eyes rose again.

"Su Zhe Su Zhe, you are so bold, you know who you are robbing a woman with, just because you also want to covet Yueying, are you worthy!"

The more Liu Qi thought about it, the more angry he became, and he began to think about how to teach Su Zhe a lesson and let him retreat.

At this time, a gust of wind rushed through the hall, and he shivered violently.

This cold war also instantly extinguished his anger, and his impulsive emotions suddenly calmed down.

"If you can't bear it, you will make a big plan, now is the time for me to cultivate my own power, this Su Zhe is a talent, and now he has become the Taishou of Nanyang County, this time is the time to win him over for my use, how can I miss my plan because of a woman......"

After weighing it for a long time, Liu Qi's clenched fist finally loosened again, took a few deep breaths, forcibly calmed down his mood, and barely squeezed out a smile on his face before he entered normal.

In the midst of normality, Su Zhe, who returned from the mission, stood with his hands in his hands and waited for a long time.

"Ziming, you have finally returned safely, Chang'an City is a place of right and wrong, I won't tell you, since you sent the envoy, I have been worried about your safety."

Liu Qi stepped forward with a smile, with a sincere expression of the lord's concern for the courtiers, and he couldn't see any other meaning at all.

Su Zhe smiled slightly, and arched his hand: "There is the eldest prince of Lao who is worried, Zhe is fortunate not to disgrace his life, and has successfully completed the important task assigned by the lord and the eldest prince, the will of the Son of Heaven is here, please take a look at it." ”

As he spoke, Su Zhe took out the edict appointing him as the Taishou of Nanyang from his sleeve and handed it over.

Liu Qi took it, glanced at it a few times, nodded and said: "Since there is an edict from the imperial court, then there is no need to be afraid of the gossip of others, I will ask my father to give an order as soon as possible in the capacity of the state pastor and appoint Ziming as the Taishou of Nanyang." ”

"Thank you, eldest prince, Zhe is waiting for the appointment of the lord."

Su Zhe did not show the appearance of gratitude, after all, this edict was won by himself at the risk of his life, and it had nothing to do with his Liu family.

At that moment, Liu Qi said a lot of things about buying people's hearts, saying how much he appreciated Su Zhe, and how hard he recommended himself to Liu Biao, hoping that after he went to Nanyang, he would talk to him more.

Of course, Su Zhe knew that Liu Qi wanted to win him over and act as his force, so Su Zhe did everything he could, saying that he would not disappoint Liu Qi.

After the polite words, Su Zhe got up and said goodbye.

Liu Qi expressed his attention and personally sent him off.

When the two of them walked to a place where no one was, Liu Qi couldn't help but ask after a few hesitations: "Ziming, you and I are both ministers and friends, I want to ask you a private matter as friends now, I don't know if it's appropriate?" ”

"Childe is serious, Zhewan doesn't dare to be, Childe has something to say, but it doesn't hurt to say it." Su Zhe said lightly.

Liu Qi swallowed his saliva, and asked, "I want to ask, Ziming, what is the relationship between you and that Huang Yueying?" ”

knows that paper can't hold the fire, and Liu Qi will know his relationship with Huang Yueying sooner or later......

Su Zhe didn't do anything wrong, his heart was frank, since Liu Qi asked, he had nothing to hide, so he said calmly: "Miss Huang and I appreciate each other, and we have a white head appointment." ”

Appreciate each other!

The Covenant of the White Head!

These eight words, like eight knives, stabbed Liu Qi's heart fiercely, causing him a burst of pain.

The jealousy in my heart is about to burst out.

Liu Qi took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed it, but said with a smile: "If I want Ziming to break off your contract with Huang Yueying, and there will be no more to do with it, I don't know if Ziming will mind?" ”

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