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Chapter 1427 Return to Kyoto, Wang Qinian, Chen Pingping

Last year Zhou Chen left Kyoto in the autumn. Now, it is autumn again, and he has returned to Qing Kingdom.

On the way back to Kyoto, Zhou Chen couldn't help but think of the old scholar he met in the roadside pavilion. He wondered whether he had passed the imperial examination this year and whether he would become the rare lucky one, but the hope was probably slim.

When he left Kyoto, he was at the upper ninth rank, and when he came back, he had become a grandmaster.

Although the Grandmaster cannot be said to be invincible in the world, with such power, he does feel a lot more relaxed. Even when facing a group of old silver coins from the Qing Kingdom, he does not need to worry about anything and can face it calmly.

Although Emperor Qing is also a grandmaster and an emperor at the same time, it can be seen from his style of doing things that after learning that Zhou Chen is a grandmaster, even if he wants to get rid of Zhou Chen, he will definitely not take action before he is absolutely sure.

Emperor Qing is indeed capable and powerful, but he is too cold-blooded and ruthless. People say that Si Gu Jian is heartless and unrighteous, but if you really compare them, Emperor Qing is even worse than Si Gu Jian. He can obviously act in an upright manner, but he prefers to hide and use conspiracies and tricks to make all kinds of calculations.

If you say that he did it to get rid of the grand master, then there is no problem with that, but the key point is that Emperor Qing has all kinds of schemes against everyone.

No matter whether you are a subject or his own son, if you do not do what he wants, he will use underhanded means to kill you without any mercy.

Just look at the final outcome of those who followed Emperor Qing and you will know. Everyone says that Princess Li Yunrui is a crazy woman, but in fact, what Emperor Qing did is even worse than her.

Zhou Chen, you know the nature of Emperor Qing, so you don’t have a sense of belonging to Qing Kingdom. Qing Kingdom is strong, but the atmosphere in the court of Qing Kingdom is really much worse than that of Northern Qi.

No one wants to feel that there is always someone staring at you and plotting against you from behind.

In Qing Kingdom, outside the capital of Kyoto, a black horse leisurely came to the city gate.

When I got closer, I found that there was no saddle on the black horse, and the white figure on the horse was not sitting, but lying, looking as if asleep.

The people on the roadside were looking at the figure on the black horse in surprise. Without any auxiliary tools, how could this person lie steadily on the horse's back and sleep?
Moreover, this black horse is also very magical. It knows how to move without anyone's command and can also avoid pedestrians flexibly.

The black horse came to the city gate and stopped steadily under the gaze of the soldiers guarding the city. It even snorted, as if reminding its owner.

The person on the horse slowly opened his eyes, stretched his body, and sat up. It was Zhou Chen who had returned from Northern Qi.

Zhou Chen looked up at the city gate in front of him and rubbed his eyes.

"We've arrived in Kyoto."

He patted the horse's neck gently and praised: "Good job, Tornado. I'll give you a snack when I get back and find you a young mare as a reward."

It took a total of half a month to get from Dongyi City to Kyoto. It was already mid-October and late autumn.

After a year, he finally returned to Kyoto.

Just as he was sighing with emotion, suddenly a figure swooped in front of him.

"My dear, I see you are exhausted and have traveled all the way here. You must have come from a very far place to Beijing. Thank you for your hard work."

Zhou Chen looked at the smiling, slightly plump middle-aged man in front of him, and the Inspection Bureau uniform he was wearing, and he immediately smiled.

Coincidentally not.

"How do you know I traveled all this way?"

"You are so tired that you are sleeping on the horse. You must be exhausted from traveling so long."

Watching him lie with his eyes open, Zhou Chen was 100% sure that it was none other than Wang Qinian.

"You sound quite interesting. Tell me, what do you want to do by stopping me?"

Wang Qinian smiled even brighter, and said amiably, "Young Master, you have an extraordinary demeanor. I admire you at first sight. You have come from afar, and this should be your first time in Beijing. I have something here that I would like to invite you to take a look at."

"Oh, really? Bring it here and let me see."

"Okay, sir, please wait."

Wang Qinian happily went over and took something.

"Sir, look, this map shows the beautiful scenery of Kyoto in detail. It may be useful for your first visit to Beijing."

Zhou Chen took it, took a look at it, and didn't open it. He looked down at Wang Qinian who was smiling.

"Did you draw this yourself?"

"Yes, sir. This picture is made of the finest paper, with fine ink and brush. I worked hard, surveyed repeatedly, and drew it myself. And there is only this last picture left. It only costs two taels of silver, sir. Two taels of silver is not even enough for Wang to run errands and drink tea. You are taking advantage of me."

Zhou Chen smiled, of course he knew what the map was about. He was not interested in the map, but he was somewhat interested in Wang Qinian.

Originally, he planned to go back to his mansion directly after returning to Beijing, but the appearance of Wang Qinian made him change his mind temporarily.

"Two taels of silver, I don't need it, but I want to go somewhere, you lead the way for me."

Wang Qinian smiled at first, then looked embarrassed.

"Sir, I am only selling maps, but I don't have the business of leading the way."

"no?"

"It's not impossible, it's just."

Wang Qinian was in a dilemma and gritted his teeth: "You have to pay more."

When Zhou Chen heard this, he was delighted and asked Mr. Qian to add more money.

"Then how much do you think is appropriate?"

"Then, including the map and the guide, three, no, five taels of silver. Sir, I'm not trying to cheat you. I'm very familiar with Kyoto. No matter where you want to go, I promise to take you there as soon as possible. I will never let you walk an extra step. Otherwise, it will be my fault, and I won't be able to ask you for money."

Wang Qinian quoted the price carefully, and when he saw that Zhou Chen didn't react, he hurriedly explained it himself and made a promise with a pat on his chest.

Just as he was speaking eloquently, suddenly a silver ingot was thrown at him. He was agile and caught it as fast as lightning.

"Thank you, sir. Thank you, sir."

As soon as he got the silver, he knew it was no less than five taels. The smile on his face was even happier than when he saw his biological father.

One may be greedy for money, but since he has received the money, he naturally has to do something.

"Sir, where do you want to go?"

"Inspection Institute."

"what?"

Wang Qinian was so frightened that he trembled and almost dropped the silver in his hand, with a sad face.

"Please forgive me, sir. I just want to make a little money. It's not worth it for you to go to the Inspection Institute in person. Otherwise, I will refund you the money and only charge you two taels of silver for the map. You can find someone else to lead the way?"

Zhou Chen refused decisively: "No, a married woman is like spilled water. You took my money, and it is impossible for you to return it."

Wang Qinian was so anxious that he almost cried: "Sir, you are of noble status, there is no need to bother with a small person like Wang, I..."

"Don't worry. I asked you to take me to the Inspection Institute not to report you. I have heard of the Institute for Inspection for a long time, but I have never seen it. Since it is a rare opportunity to come to Kyoto, I want to take a look at the headquarters of the Institute."

"Really?"

"If you keep talking nonsense, I will report you to the Inspection Bureau for cheating people."

"No, no, sir, I'll lead the way, I'll lead the way."

Wang Qinian immediately agreed decisively: "Young Master, wait for me, I will pack up and lead the way for you."

As soon as he turned around, the smile on his face became extremely bright. As long as he was not reported to the Inspection Bureau, he didn't care.

A map sells for two taels of silver, and a guide can earn three taels of silver. If I can earn this much every day, I'd rather quit my job as a clerk in the Inspection Institute.

But while packing his things, he was still confused. He hadn't heard that any young man from a prominent family would be coming to Beijing recently.
Wang Qinian has been in Kyoto for decades. He wouldn't say that he has a keen eye, but he does have at least the ability to judge people.

This young man in white looked lazy, but one could tell from his bearing and the tone of his voice that he was not from a poor family. He was not overbearing and spoke softly, yet gave people a slight sense of pressure, a bit like someone who had been in a high position for many years and gave orders.

And that black horse, wow, he had never seen such a majestic and spiritual horse. This black horse alone might be worth more than a hundred taels of silver.

So he made up his mind to take the young man to the Inspection Institute and leave quickly to avoid trouble.

As soon as Zhou Chen passed the city gate, he immediately went to meet him.

"Sir, I will lead the way for you. However, Sir, in this capital, you are not allowed to ride a horse unless you are an official."

Zhou Chen pointed to the front: "Aren't those people on horseback?"

Wang Qinian took a look and laughed dryly, "Those are the sons of the Dukes and Marquises. You know the rules, sir."

"Of course I understand. But I have walked a long way to Kyoto. I am tired and don't want to get off the horse. You will be responsible for leading the way. If anyone comes to ask, let him find me."

Zhou Chen turned around and lay down on the horse's back again. Xuanfeng followed Wang Qinian without Zhou Chen's instructions.

Wang Qinian saw this scene and scratched his head: "Hey, it seems that this gentleman is not simple. Five taels of silver is not easy to earn. Wang is so lucky."

Muttering to himself, he still took a step forward and led the way.

As they walked into the city, people on the road saw Zhou Chen lying on his horse and walking forward, and they all looked at him sideways, expressing their curiosity.

In Kyoto, it is not uncommon to see people riding horses or riding in horse-drawn carriages, but this is the first time I have seen someone sleeping on a horse's back. Isn't he afraid of falling off?
However, people who are skilled in martial arts could tell that Zhou Chen must have very strong martial arts skills since he was sleeping soundly on the horse's back.

Along the way, they also encountered yamen runners. When they saw Zhou Chen walking on a horse, they wanted to intervene. However, when they saw Wang Qinian, who was leading the way, was wearing the uniform of the Inspection Bureau, they tactfully avoided him and did not make any trouble.

There are many forces in Kyoto, but the Inspection Bureau is definitely one of the most powerful forces in Kyoto and one of the forces that should not be provoked. As long as nothing happens, those yamen runners don't want to meddle in other people's business.

Wang Qinian quickened his pace and saw that the black horse behind him was catching up steadily. Zhou Chen, who was lying on the horse's back with his face covered, did not react at all, which made him even more surprised.

"Whose young master is this? He is so young, but his martial arts skills are really good."

Lying on a horse's back seems simple, but lying steadily when the horse is running is different. This requires strong body control ability.

Suddenly, the whirlwind stopped, and then Wang Qinian's voice rang out.

"Sir, the Inspection Bureau has arrived."

Zhou Chen took the book covering his face away, sat up from the horse, and glanced at the solemn and majestic building next to him.

Inspection Institute!
"Is this the Inspection Office? It's so quiet."

The Inspection Institute is so famous in Qing that ordinary people are unwilling to pass by here, so the area around the Inspection Institute is very quiet and there are hardly any people to be seen.

"Yes, sir, this is the Inspection Institute. I have already completed your request. Can I leave first?" Wang Qinian asked cautiously.

Zhou Chen didn't say anything, but got off his horse, his eyes fell on the tall stone tablet at the entrance of the Inspection Institute, and slowly walked over.

"I hope that the laws of Qing will be established for the people; not tolerated because of nobility, not deprived because of poverty; no unjustified injustice, no forced crime, obeying the law is like wielding a sword, breaking the evil spirits and worship, not seeking gods."

Wang Qinian, who was about to leave, stopped involuntarily when he heard Zhou Chen read out the contents of the inscription and looked at the man in white standing in front of the stele.

"I hope that the people of Qing will have the truth to follow, know propriety and morality, and keep a benevolent heart... I hope that there will be no more oppression and bondage in this world... I hope that one day everyone will be born equal, and there will be no distinction between noble and humble. Protecting life and pursuing light is what I wish for. Although there are thousands of twists and turns, we will not be afraid to move forward. We are born equal and everyone is like a dragon."

After slowly reading the entire inscription, Zhou Chen had a solemn expression and remained silent for a long time.

"That's a nice thing to say, isn't it?"

"Yes, that's great, but it's just a wish after all, and there's no possibility of it coming true."

Wang Qinian was shocked as he saw a man dressed in black and wearing a black mask walking out of the yard. He was pushing a wheelchair, and sitting on the wheelchair was a beardless, majestic man with gray hair, skinny hands, and a lightning-like gaze.

The person who spoke was the man in the wheelchair.

"Although it is a wish and a dream that is impossible to achieve, the fact that you dare to think like this is already worthy of admiration. Ye Qingmei is truly an amazing person."

Zhou Chen was filled with emotion. Even though he had lived for hundreds of years and traveled through dozens of worlds, he never dared to imagine that there would be such a world.
Even the era in which Ye Qingmei lived was far from what she had imagined. Such a world could only appear in dreams.

But Ye Qingmei not only thought so, she also did so. She wanted to build Qing Kingdom into such a world, but obviously, she failed.

Perhaps, she herself knew that it was impossible to succeed, but she still did it, and she did it not for herself, but sincerely for the people of the world.

Call her naive or a saint, but Zhou Chen admires people like her.

"But many people don't think so, and instead find it ridiculous."

“No one can laugh at a person who has a dream and works hard for it.”

Zhou Chen slowly turned around and looked at Chen Pingping who was sitting in a wheelchair. Although it was the first time they met, he knew he was Chen Pingping without saying anything.

Chen Pingping, the first director of the Inspection Institute, is a person with extremely complex psychology. He is also one of the most popular characters in Joy of Life and one of Fan Xian's "fathers".

Chen Pingping still remembers what Zhou Chen said.

"No one can laugh at a person who has a dream and works hard for it. That's a very good point."

Chen Pingping looked at Zhou Chen seriously. Just now when he came out of the yard, he heard someone reading the inscription, so he came over involuntarily and saw Zhou Chen.