Li Ke followed Li Chen's instructions and led Wei Zheng and Zhangsun Wuji into the capital government office.
"Men, examine these six carriages of gifts one by one and report them to Governor Li!”
Li Ke shouted, and soon a group of soldiers came up to carry the gifts.
Now, he was Li Chen's favorite. Although he didn't have a position, the Golden Guards would obediently listen to his orders.
"Sir, this is just a small gift. There's no need to make such a big fuss, right?”
Wei Zheng asked uneasily.
This grand reception made him a little embarrassed.
"Mr. Wei, you are wrong."
Li Ke waved his hand and said,
"If it was an ordinary person giving gifts, there would naturally be no need for this. However, you two represent the Crown Prince and the King of Qin respectively.”
"Naturally, we have to receive them solemnly to show our respect.”
"Come, come, come. Milords, please. The Governor is already waiting in the hall.”
When Wei Zheng heard this, he couldn't help but stroke his beard and smile. His impression of this Virtuous Junwang whom he had never met before had increased greatly.
However, Zhangsun Wuji, who was beside him, was frowning.
Something was wrong, something was wrong!
Based on his understanding, Li Chen was definitely not such a person! There must be something fishy!
……
In the hall, Li Chen saw the two of them and went forward to welcome them.
"Lord Wei, I've heard a lot about you. Please sit down.”
"Lord Zhangsun, please sit as well."
How could he be so polite to her?
Something was wrong, something was wrong!
He even secretly peeked outside to see if there were any axemen prepared.
No... Everything was in order.
"Your Highness, Wei Zheng greets you.”
Wei Zheng smiled and cupped his hands as he sat down. He said in a clear voice,
"I am here on the orders of His Highness the Crown Prince to congratulate Xian Junwang on his promotion. I have prepared a small gift for Your Highness to accept.”
"Seeing you is not as good as hearing your name. Seeing you today, I feel that Your Highness is elegant and otherworldly.”
Since Li Chen was so polite to him, he naturally had to praise him appropriately.
"You're too kind, too kind."
"Lord Zhangsun, what do you want?”
His voice was a little colder, and the smile on his face was much fainter.
The two of them were indeed at odds. Wei Zheng observed his expression and thought to himself.
"I am here on the orders of His Highness the King of Qin to congratulate Xian Junwang on his promotion. I have also prepared some gifts and hope that Xian Junwang will not mind.”
Zhangsun Wuji felt his hair stand on end when he heard Li Chen's question. He braced himself and cupped his hands in greeting.
"It's all gifts…Good, very good.”
Li Chen retracted his gaze and tapped his fingers on the chair. He instructed Li Ke,
"Have you finished counting? Is the booklet ready?"
When Li Ke heard this, he took out a small booklet as if he was performing a magic trick and respectfully handed it over.
"Commander-in-chief, please take a look."
Li Chen ordered.
"Yes."
Li Ke opened the book and read,
" The Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace has sent 10 luminous pearls, 100 bolts of Shu brocade, 100 bolts of silk, 15 antiques, 20 pieces of gold…"
"In addition, there are also special foods such as flying dragons, venison, and turtles.”
Li Chen nodded his head repeatedly as he read out the words.
"Very good, very good! Both of you are thoughtful, both of you are thoughtful!”
He laughed loudly and said,
"This king is really embarrassed to accept such a precious gift!”
"As the saying goes, no merit, no reward! Don't you think so, Mr. Wei?"
"Your Highness, your words are wrong. We are all elders of the same family.”
Relatively speaking, the Crown Prince did not give as many gifts as the King of Qin. However, Wei Zheng could clearly feel that Li Chen was more willing to communicate with him than to pay attention to Zhangsun Wuji.
This kind of difference in treatment made him feel a little smug.
The feeling of being treated as an honored guest was naturally very comfortable.
"Sigh, even though that's the case, I really don't dare to accept it.”
Li Chen waved his hand again,
"I'll fulfill your request. This way, it'll be considered returning the favor.”
Wei Zheng was slightly stunned.
What was the meaning of this?
Zhangsun Wuji was also stunned---when did Li Chen change into this?
Li Chen was a stranger to him today. He was so unfamiliar that it was as if he had never known this kid.
Could it be that he had really been enlightened and changed his personality?
Something's not right! Two days ago, he had even shut the door on His Highness the King of Qin, making Yuchi Gong and the others so angry that they jumped up and cursed!
Zhangsun Wuji was also a little stunned.
"Please, please speak frankly!"
Li Chen cupped his hands.
"This…Alright, alright…"
Wei Zheng reacted and pondered for a moment before saying,
"I'm all ears." Li Chen looked like he was being taught humbly.
"Please protect Chang 'an, protect His Majesty, and make everyone in Chang' an feel at ease.”
"If that's the case, then His Highness the Crown Prince will be extremely gratified.”
His request seemed to be a formality, but it was indeed the situation that the Crown Prince wanted to see.
As long as Chang 'an was stable, the Crown Prince would be able to sit on the fishing platform, and the King of Qin would not be able to cause any trouble!
The corners of Li Chen's mouth curled up slightly.
"This request is quite difficult!”
"Lord Zhangsun, what request do you have? Tell me!"
Zhangsun Wuji was speechless.
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