Although Qizhou was only a few hundred miles away from Chang 'an, the mountain road was rugged and the journey was slow. It was far slower than taking the water route.
The Wei River led directly to Qizhou.
A magnificent double-decked ship had already docked on the shore, waiting for the two imperial envoys.
When Su Che and Helan Chushi arrived at the riverbank, the owner of the luxurious ship was already waiting for them.
"Wan San greets the imperial envoy." The owner of the ship, who was submissive and pleasing to the eye, welcomed him with a flattering smile.
Before Su Che could speak, Helan Chushi said arrogantly,""Get up. I heard that the scenery on both sides of the Wei River is not bad.”
The owner of the luxurious ship smiled obsequiously,""Then the imperial envoy must stay on the top floor. Sitting on the top floor and drinking wine in the wind is the best place to appreciate the scenery on both sides of the Wei River.”
"Oh? The imperial envoy must stay on the top floor and enjoy the scenery of the Wei River.”Helan Chushi's arrogance soared to the sky. He even glanced at Su Che intentionally or unintentionally.
Cheng Tieniu looked at Helan Chushi's arrogant expression and could not help but be furious.""What is this grandson so arrogant about? As if we are not imperial envoys? Moreover, it's winter. What's the point of admiring the scenery? They're just staying on the top floor of the ship and trying to suppress us.”
When Shangguan Wan 'er heard Cheng Yaojin's words, her eyebrows rose and her beautiful eyes burned with anger."Milord, we must stay on the top floor of the ship. The top floor was not only luxurious, but it also had a wide view. If they stayed on the first floor, they would definitely be neighbors with a portion of Helan Chushi's followers. Letting Milord live with Helan Chushi's attendant, this was simply an insult to Milord.”
Su Che didn't expect that a simple matter like moving in could involve so much. He had not even left Chang 'an City's territory and this Helan Chushi had already started to trip him up.
"Heh, I'm not even afraid of his father-in-law, Hou Junji, so why should I be afraid of him?”Su Che understood and sneered,""Wan Er, go and occupy the top floor. If anyone dares to snatch our residence, beat them all down.”
"Yes." Shangguan Wan 'er's beautiful eyes revealed a happy expression. He was decisive and domineering. This was the person she was willing to serve.
After Shangguan Wan 'er received the order, she flew into the air and landed on the top floor of the luxurious ship, guarding the stairs.
? Helan Chushi's followers had just reached the top floor when they saw a beautiful woman occupying the top floor before them.
"What do you do?" A few servants shouted.”
With a few thuds, a few of Helan Chushi's followers were kicked down the stairs by Shangguan Wan 'er, and fell heavily onto the first floor of the ship.
"How dare you. This is the residence of the imperial envoy.”? The imperial guards following Helan Chushi drew their weapons and glared at him.
Shangguan Wan 'er also sneered." This place has been requisitioned by the Langya County Duke, the Nine State Inspector, and the imperial envoy, Su Che. It has nothing to do with you. If you dare to take a step on the top floor, don't blame me for being rude."”
Although Shangguan Wan 'er was handsome and beautiful, her expression was cold and her posture was sharp. Her entire body was filled with a powerful aura, and her peerless strength was completely exposed.
The Imperial Guards that had followed Jialan Chushi here were mostly second-rate powerhouses. When they felt the killing intent from Shangguan Wan 'er, they could not help but feel a chill run down their spines. They could not help but turn to look at the ashen faced Jialan Chushi.
"Do you want to rebel?”Helan Chushi shouted furiously, his voice and expression stern.
As Hou Junji's son-in-law, the official of the Eastern Palace, Helan Chushi had always had a smooth life, and at a young age, he had already attained a position of honor. And now, he was even favored by the Emperor as an imperial envoy to appease the various countries.
This honor and glory made him even more arrogant.
He looked down on Su Che, the lowly Duke of Langya County. Moreover, he had received instructions from his father-in-law to suppress this young constable during this trip.
Who would have thought that before the first step of his plan could be implemented, he would be the first to occupy the top floor of the ship.
What was even more infuriating was that even a female attendant under him dared to look down on him like this. How could this not make Helan Chushi even more ashamed and furious: "Su Che, is this your subordinate? If there is no distinction between high and low, the following will offend the superior. As the imperial envoy of the Great Tang, you actually brought a female attendant. We are going on a mission for the Emperor, not to flirt.”
Helan Chushi pointed his spear at Su Che, who had boarded the boat.
"Haha, Lord He Lan, seeing how ignorant you are, I will forgive you.”Su Che laughed coldly and pointed at Shangguan Wan 'er. He said to Helan Chushi,""This Miss Shangguan is Empress Zhangsun's personal female official. The one who came to assist me is not the maid you speak of.”
Helan Chushi was stunned. He never thought that this cold and beautiful woman was the female official Empress Zhangsun had bestowed upon Su Che.
One had to know that the status of a female official in the palace was not lower than his status at all. These female officials even had official ranks.
Shangguan Wan 'er's expression was sullen as she swung the soft whip in her hand. An ear-piercing sound exploded in Helan Chushi's ears, scaring him so much that he could not help but shiver. Obviously, this was a warning from the beautiful female official.
As for the dozens of Imperial Guards beside Helan Chushi, none of them dared to step forward in the face of the unyielding Shangguan Wan 'er.
"Monkeys will always be monkeys. Even if they wear nice clothes, they are still not humans.”Cheng Tieniu laughed maniacally and led thirty-six guards to escort Su Che to the top of the ship.
? Helan Chushi's expression was filled with shame and anger, but he knew that his team was no match for them. If they insisted on arguing, they might really be beaten up by the murderous female official and the 36 Iron Guards.
"Alright, alright, this imperial envoy will endure it. When we reach Qizhou, this imperial envoy will teach you a lesson.”? Helan Chushi's face turned green and then white, but he still didn't dare to take a single step up the stairs.
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