Chapter 1934 - 1938: Imperial City, Storm Approaching! (Fourth Update)
Chapter 1934 - 1938: Imperial City, Storm Approaching! (Fourth Update)
No matter which world you’re in, having money and Spirit Stones in hand is definitely hard currency.
Qin Tian stuffed two High Grade Spirit Stones into the hands of the two female guards, and immediately, one of them said, "Sir, please wait a moment, I’ll go report right away."
After speaking, this beautiful guard even gave Qin Tian a charming smile.
"Wow, the Gongsun Family is full of women, and each one is gorgeous. If I lived there... hiss, forget it, I might not be able to handle it."
As they were talking, that female guard quickly returned.
Accompanying the female guard was the incredibly stunning Gongsun San Niang, dressed in a light purple long dress.
"He RenSan... giggle, I didn’t expect Mr. He to visit in person, please come in, please come in."
Gongsun San Niang giggled charmingly, her brows and eyes blossoming. Seeing Qin Tian arrive was like a courtesan seeing a patron, she eagerly came down to warmly invite Qin Tian inside.
Qin Tian was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter as he walked inside the Gongsun Residence with Gongsun San Niang.
The two were very close, Qin Tian whispered, "You’re so enthusiastic, aren’t you afraid of being discovered?"
Gongsun San Niang replied, "You reported your identity as a musical instruments dealer. You know, our Gongsun Family excels in singing and dancing, so musical instruments are indispensable. If the dealer boss can give us discounts, we can save a lot of money. So, our relationship with the musical instrument dealers has always been good, no one will suspect anything with me walking so close to you."
While speaking, Gongsun San Niang already led Qin Tian to her own small courtyard.
In the entire Gongsun Family premises, courtyards connect in clusters, bursting with flowers, impressively beautiful.
As Qin Tian stepped inside, he immediately smelled the fragrance of various flowers.
From the depths of the courtyard, sounds of various musical instruments could be heard, extremely pleasant to the ears.
Watching a group of delicate maids going back and forth between corridors, Qin Tian whispered with a smile, "This place of yours is truly wonderful."
Gongsun San Niang giggled and said, "If you like it, you can come often. If you can help me fulfill my wish, the women here, you can choose any, and I can train them for you, ensuring your satisfaction."
"Uh..."
Qin Tian chuckled awkwardly, thinking to himself, is this a one-stop service?
Upon arriving at Gongsun San Niang’s courtyard, she instructed her female guards not to let anyone in, stating that she was discussing business with a client.
Subsequently, Gongsun San Niang led Qin Tian directly to a tastefully decorated small parlour.
"Mr. He, please forgive me for only addressing you so, giggle."
After entering the parlour, Gongsun San Niang closed the door, attended to Qin Tian as he sat down, while pouring tea for him with a happy smile.
Qin Tian said, "Luckily you recognized me, I thought you’d refuse to see me if I reported such a name, thinking I came to start trouble."
Gongsun San Niang said, "The surname ’He’ is already rare, and when you reported as He RenSan, I knew it must be you sneaking in. Earlier, I couldn’t contact you and was worriedly trying to find a way."
Pouring herself a cup of tea, Gongsun San Niang didn’t sit down but cleverly came behind Qin Tian to massage his back and shoulders.
Her technique was a unique skill of the Gongsun Family, with True Qi flowing between her palms, the massage of perfect strength and joint alignment immediately made Qin Tian feel invigorated.
Looking at the room’s arrangement, Qin Tian smiled and said, "I suppose this is your boudoir, and no man has been here before, right?"
Gongsun San Niang laughed, "No, you’re the first."
"I’m honored."
Qin Tian nodded, then asked, "I came to the Imperial City for business this time. Since we lost contact in the Demon Clan before, I thought I’d come to see you."
"Thank you, Young Master, for thinking of me," Gongsun San Niang replied.
She was a clever woman and knew Qin Tian must have come disguised to inquire about the intelligence she held regarding the Imperial City, so before Qin Tian even asked, she proactively said, "After you left the Imperial City, many changes occurred. It’s evolving daily, yet undercurrents are surging. All forces are restless."
"Oh? Surging undercurrents, tell me more."
Qin Tian turned his head, signaling Gongsun San Niang to sit down.
Gongsun San Niang sat next to Qin Tian, lowered her voice, and said, "Other forces have started moving because the Fourth Prince’s increasing power has alarmed His Majesty."
"Rumor has it, that besides the Fourth Prince, the Ice Emperor intends to choose someone among the many princes in the Imperial City to counter the Fourth Prince’s dominance."
"Also, the State Preceptor, who has had little real power, is starting to receive authority again. It seems after seeing the Fourth Prince ally with the War God, their combined strength is too formidable, forcing the Ice Emperor to support a powerful contender to oppose them."
Pausing here, Gongsun San Niang giggled and said, "Our Ice Emperor loves playing balancing games. Once someone can’t balance, that person is not far from death, like the former King Wu."
"But now it’s the Fourth Prince who’s emerging, his own son. Even if he stands out, he shouldn’t be treated harshly. The Crown Prince and the Ninth Prince are both slumping, and the Fourth Prince is the most outstanding among the remaining princes. The Ice Emperor won’t fully suppress him, his strategy will keep the Fourth Prince empowered but not threatening to his own rule. After all, our Ice Emperor wishes for longevity, and worrying about a son seizing power is quite normal."
Hearing this, Qin Tian nodded with a smile, "Another palace intrigue drama? The War God and the State Preceptor have already walked onto the stage, it seems the final act is unfolding. Just wondering, how many will remain on the stage when the curtain falls."
"Not only that."
Gongsun San Niang sipped her fragrant tea, her alluring eyes seemed electric, one gaze at Qin Tian stirred his emotions.
"I’ve heard the Soul Suppressing Hall has been making big moves recently, capturing several key figures of the Long Yin organization. That Shenyue who controls Long Yin is said to be becoming active in the Imperial City too. This Ice Emperor’s most despised rebel leader is always shrouded in mystery, rarely heard of, but recently many reports have surfaced. He seems to be contacting some hidden Long Yin masters within the Imperial City, possibly planning something significant."
"Is that so?"
Listening to Gongsun San Niang, Qin Tian could only remain skeptical about Long Yin, wondering who the enigmatic Shenyue really is, and what his intentions are now.
"Besides, I’ve discovered some other unusual circumstances." Gongsun San Niang added.
"Oh? What unusual circumstances?" Qin Tian asked.
At this moment, Gongsun San Niang boldly got up, charmingly walked in front of Qin Tian, and sat on Qin Tian’s lap. Qin Tian was startled, but then heard Gongsun San Niang’s soft voice saying, "It’s about the Fourteenth Prince."
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