Chapter 311 It really does exist
The princess looked at Yan Xiaoyi for a moment, a trace of apology suddenly appeared on her face, and she spoke softly.
"Because of my actions, you lost your command and were demoted to guard the border. I always feel..."
Yan Xiaoyi nodded and interrupted directly.
"Your Highness, there is no need to feel guilty. Xiao Yi did everything willingly!"
The eldest princess looked at him deeply, took a deep breath, and nodded slowly.
“This trip north…”
As she was speaking, there was a loud sound of a galloping horse whipping from a distance. The princess subconsciously stopped talking, frowned and turned her head to look in the direction of the sound. Yan Xiaoyi did the same.
Seeing this, Lanxiang, who was standing beside the carriage, took the initiative to walk quickly towards the man riding the fast horse.
After having a quick conversation with the man who had just dismounted from his horse, Lanxiang quickly came to the eldest princess to report the news.
"Your Highness, news has come from the court that Fan Xian has been ordered to lead the delegation north. Set off immediately!"
Yan Xiaoyi's eyes narrowed when he heard this.
"Fan Xian is going to be an envoy to Northern Qi?"
Lanxiang glanced at him and nodded.
"Yes."
The eldest princess curled her lips and spoke lightly.
"It just so happens that the border between the two countries is vast and barren, so if something unexpected happens, it is inevitable."
Yan Xiaoyi looked at the eldest princess with bright eyes.
"The place where I am stationed is also on the way north."
The eldest princess hummed lightly and stopped talking nonsense.
"Once I know Fan Xian's exact itinerary, I'll have someone send a fast horse to convey the message to you!"
Yan Xiaoyi nodded excitedly.
"The minister, wait!"
The eldest princess looked at him and laughed.
……
Control Yuan.
Chen Pingping's office.
Mei Cheng'an pushed Chen Pingping and stopped beside a bush of wild flowers under the stone wall. He let go of his hand and pointed at the steering wheel on the other side of the wall.
"Lao Wang, please help open the sunroof."
Wang Qinian, who was following behind him, took a look, exclaimed, and immediately walked over.
As the steering wheel was slowly turned, the skylight on the top of the wall slowly opened, and bright light shone into the room.
After looking at Chen Pingping who was bending down to look at the wild flowers, and then glancing at the wild flowers in the cracks of the rocks, Mei Chengan asked.
"Tell me, what's the matter with calling me here?"
Chen Pingping didn't look up or stand up, but raised his arm behind his back and hooked his finger at him.
"No hurry, come over and help me take a look first."
"What are you looking at?"
As he spoke, Mei Chengan walked over and stood beside him.
Chen Pingping pointed to the wild flowers scattered in several places.
"Can you help me take a look? Are these flowers sick or dead? Why are they all withered?"
Mei Cheng'an squatted down and looked at it carefully. Having taken care of his father Zi Yi for several years, he also had some experience in growing flowers and plants.
I don’t know what kind of wild flower it is. The tips of its slender, emerald green branches and leaves are slightly yellowish, and the small purple flower in the center has signs of shrinking and withering, looking wilted.
Gently pushing aside the branches and leaves and taking another look at the roots, Mei Chengan spoke softly.
"Don't worry, these wild flowers are not that fragile. They are just a little sick. It's not a big deal."
Chen Pingping felt a little relieved after hearing this and asked.
"Can you tell what caused it?"
Mei Chengan shook his head.
"Actually, I don't have much experience in growing flowers and plants. After all, I've only grown one kind of domestic chrysanthemum, and it was basically my maids who did it."
After a pause, he reached out and fiddled with the wild flowers.
“I only know that the same external disease may have many different causes and there are many possibilities.
To further confirm, you may need to determine the condition of its roots, its growing environment, its smell, etc.
For houseplants... the potting soil can be replaced at any time, but this..."
As he spoke, he turned his head and looked at Chen Pingping.
Chen Pingping immediately raised his hand to refuse.
"You can't pull it out!"
Mei Cheng'an shrugged and said nothing.
After thinking for a while, Chen Pingping asked.
"Is there no other way except observing the roots?"
Mei Chengan spread his hands.
"Maybe, but I don't know. I've said I don't have much experience. Doesn't Fan Xian often grow herbs? Maybe you can ask him. He might know."
Chen Pingping nodded and continued to look at the wild flowers while lying on his knees.
"Ok."
Mei Cheng'an clapped his hands, stood up and glanced at him.
"Now you can tell me what's going on?"
Chen Pingping didn't respond in a hurry. Instead, he reached out and carefully touched the withered flower. The leaf stem under the flower was not thick, and it swayed slightly at his touch.
With a hiss, he abruptly withdrew his hand. Chen Pingping observed for a while before straightening up.
He tilted his head to look at Mei Chengan and smiled.
"About the diplomatic mission."
As he said this, he glanced at Wang Qinian who was standing beside him, and suddenly pointed at him and asked with a smile.
"Will you take him with you then?"
Mei Chengan looked back at Old Wang. Wang Qinian looked blankly at this moment, not knowing why Chen Pingping suddenly asked him. Mei Chengan turned his head and looked at Chen Pingping.
"That's natural."
Chen Pingping nodded slightly, looked at Mei Chengan and smiled.
"Back when we were at his house, you asked me a question about why I asked you to go to the Honglu Temple. Do you remember?"
Mei Cheng'an thought about it and soon remembered that the memory was not too long ago, about two or three years ago, it was the birthday party of Xiao Wu Belly. He nodded.
"Remember, I asked you why you transferred me to the Honglu Temple, and your answer was that you didn't know yet.
Because at that time you are still unclear about the future.
So now is the time? Have you figured out how to use this chess piece you just casually placed?"
Chen Pingping clicked his tongue when he heard that, gave him a reproachful look and said unhappily.
"You really know how to use words. You use the words 'pawn' and 'utilization', which sounds so ugly. I didn't hide it from you at that time."
Mei Cheng'an thought about it and felt that it was the case, so he shrugged.
"Well, since you were honest at the time, I will forgive you for secretly sending me to the Honglu Temple without my consent. After all, I didn't suffer any loss."
Chen Pingping bowed, looking flattered.
"Oh, thank you then!"
Mei Chengan waved his hand proudly and spoke boldly.
"You're welcome. I'm always so generous. Tell me, what do you want me to do for you on my mission to Northern Qi?"
Chen Pingping rolled his eyes. He was too lazy to argue with this shameless guy and decided to get down to business.
"You are not helping me, you are helping Fan Xian. This is the task His Majesty asked me to give you."
Mei Chengan raised his eyebrows.
"Tell me more specifically."
Chen Pingping spread his hands.
"It's nothing, I just want you to do everything you can to help Fan Xian complete the mission, whether it's openly or privately.
You have kept your ninth-grade skills hidden for so long, this time you can use them to your heart's content. Go ahead and strike at the enemy who is invading you!"
Mei Cheng'an thought about it and raised two fingers.
"First question, I know the official mission, but what about the private mission? What mission?
The second question is, although I am of the ninth rank, I have only just entered the ninth rank. Your Majesty and you, do you think too highly of me?
As far as I know, there are many ninth-rank masters in Northern Qi, and they are all upper ninth-rank masters. If they attack me, I won’t be able to defeat them.”
Chen Pingping smiled calmly when he heard this.
"For the first question, His Majesty will personally assign the private mission to Fan Xian, so you can just ask him then.
The second question is, it’s not that we overestimate you, it’s that you underestimate yourself. Shadow told me that although you have just entered the ninth rank.
But your swordsmanship is extremely fast and your body movements are cunning. Even he, a peak ninth-grade master, can be easily defeated by you if he is not careful, let alone other ordinary ninth-grade masters.
So, have a little faith in yourself.”
Actually, Shadow had said this to him when they were fighting before. At that time, he thought he was just being polite and never thought he really meant it. So... it feels pretty good, hehe.
As for the task assigned to him by Emperor Qing... it was not difficult, because even without him, Fan Xian could complete the task by himself.
It can even be said that as long as he doesn't cause trouble or hold back, completing the task will be simple and easy.
Thinking of this, Mei Chengan nodded.
"Okay, I understand your majesty's instructions. I've tried my best. Now you can tell me yours."
Chen Pingping was stunned when he heard this, and looked confused.
"What do you mean mine? That's all. I've explained everything."
Mei Chengan rolled his eyes at him.
"Don't pretend. Didn't you discuss with His Majesty about sending me to the Honglu Temple? Do you think I don't know?
I know with my feet that you must have your own little calculations. What are you hiding now? Just speak out."
Chen Pingping smiled.
"You are really amazing. You can even think with your feet. I can't do that."
After a pause, he denied it again.
"You think too much. I'm not a god. I can't predict what will happen now. Moving you is just a casual move."
Mei Chengan groaned.
"I'm reminding you, if you don't tell me now, I won't listen to you later."
The smile on Chen Pingping's face gradually disappeared, and a hesitant look appeared on his face. After a long silence, he finally spoke.
"I didn't think much about it at the time, but now... there is indeed something that may require you... but I haven't decided whether to tell you or not."
Mei Cheng'an looked surprised.
"I was just trying to trick you, it really happened."
"..."
Chen Pingping didn't want to roll her eyes, but she just rolled her eyes and couldn't control it at all.
Mei Chengan chuckled.
"Okay, I was just teasing you. Take your time to think about it and tell me when you're done. But first, I have to make it clear that if it's too difficult, I may not agree to it."
Chen Pingping rolled his eyes at him again, waved his sleeves, grabbed the wheel rim and moved the wheelchair forward a little, then bent down, rested his arms on his knees and continued to look at the wild flowers.
Mei Chengan glanced at him.
"Is there anything else? If not, I'm leaving now."
"You wait."
Chen Pingping's eyes wandered over several wild flowers.
"Fan Xian will be here soon. I need to tell him some things to be aware of. You can listen to me."
"Oh."
Mei Cheng'an responded and turned to look at Wang Qinian.
"Lao Wang, go over there and get me a cup of tea. I'm a little thirsty."
Wang Qinian was about to respond when he heard this.
Chen Pingping, who was admiring the flowers nearby, suddenly added.
"I'll have one too, thanks."
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(End of this chapter)
