pjbooks Chapter 410 Imperial Crisis
Chapter 410 Imperial Crisis
Outside the Vermilion Bird Palace.
Yin Wenzheng did not leave. When he saw Xiao Weiqing come out, he showed a happy expression.
"Come on, let's have a welcome dinner for you."
Xiao Weiqing nodded and did not refuse.
The two got into a luxury limited edition car with a retro look.
soon.
The car was parked at Yin's Private Kitchen.
Yin Wenzheng got off the car first.
Xiao Weiqing raised an eyebrow when he saw the restaurant's name.
Yin Wenzheng explained, "It's a family business, not open to the public. It's usually used to entertain friends from official or business circles."
"Forming cliques for personal gain?"
Holy crap!
"Can't you speak properly?"
Yin Wenzheng was startled and subconsciously looked around, looking a bit guilty.
"Then what are you feeling guilty about?"
Xiao Weiqing smiled.
"Brother, I've been secretly colluding with you behind everyone's back, harming the interests of the empire. How can I not feel guilty?"
Xiao Weiqing patted Yin Wenzheng on the shoulder, "Don't feel guilty. Even if you don't cooperate with me, the Vermilion Bird Empire can't possibly get that many Nirvana Stones. This is the best outcome."
"You don't really think I'm going to give you 80% of the Nirvana Stone, do you?"
Yin Wenzheng said irritably, "Couldn't you have been a little more tactful?"
"Since you've already done it, don't be afraid. If you don't tell, and I don't tell, who will know?" Xiao Weiqing said indifferently.
"Nonsense, with your strength, of course you have nothing to fear. I can't do it."
"From the perspective of the Great Xia Dynasty, you are making a contribution. But from the perspective of the Vermilion Bird Empire, I am enriching myself."
Yin Wenzheng sighed, and the two of them entered the restaurant one after the other.
"Brother Zheng, what brings you here today?"
"Are you treating your friends to dinner?"
A man in his thirties stepped forward, clearly familiar with Yin Wenzheng.
Yin Wenzheng laughed and said, "Why would I come here if I'm not going to eat? Are there any private rooms on the third floor?"
"Yes, all four private rooms are empty."
"Okay, go and prepare a few of our signature dishes."
The man replied, "Okay."
"Wait, Zheng Hong."
"Brother Zheng, is there anything else you need?"
"You cook it yourself."
The man was clearly a little surprised. He rarely cooks these days, only occasionally when the old men bring people over.
She glanced at Xiao Weiqing subconsciously, but quickly looked away.
"Okay, don't worry."
"Okay, go ahead, I can go up by myself."
The man nodded and, not daring to delay, hurriedly went to the kitchen.
Yin Wenzheng led Xiao Weiqing up to the third floor.
"That was Yin Zhenghong, the youngest son of Old Master Yin. He has no talent for cultivation, but he has awakened a level 5 talent in cooking. His skills are unmatched in the Vermilion Bird Empire. You can try some later."
The old man Yin Wenzheng was referring to was Yin Zong, because Xiao Weiqing only knew Yin Zong.
To Xiao Weiqing's surprise, this was the first time he had seen a level 5 cooking skill, which was already a very high talent level.
The two entered a private room with a traditional Chinese style.
I hadn't even been sitting down for a quarter of an hour.
Ten beautiful waitresses carried in one after another, carrying exquisite dishes.
Instantly.
The private room was filled with a wonderful aroma.
Even Xiao Weiqing couldn't help but feel a surge of appetite. Although he no longer needed grains to provide energy, no matter how strong he was, his instinct to eat remained.
"bring it on."
"Let's eat and talk."
Xiao Weiqing didn't stand on ceremony. He picked up a piece of meat and put it in his mouth. His eyes lit up immediately. It was indeed delicious, better than any food Xiao Weiqing had ever eaten before.
"How is it?"
"Great, very impressive."
Xiao Weiqing casually ate a few bites, genuinely enjoying the food, while Yin Wenzheng seemed somewhat distracted.
"What's wrong?"
"What's up?"
Xiao Weiqing asked.
"You're not still thinking about the Nirvana Stone, are you?"
Yin Wenzheng put down his chopsticks, shook his head, and said, "No."
"Then why are you frowning?"
Yin Wenzheng looked up, stared intently at Xiao Weiqing, and said something startling:
"Xiao Weiqing, can you stay in the Vermilion Bird Empire?"
"What?"
Xiao Weiqing was stunned; he never expected Yin Wenzheng to say such a thing.
Instead of answering Yin Wenzheng immediately, he asked:
"May I ask why?"
"I need you."
"roll!"
Xiao Weiqing's face darkened.
"No, no, I misspoke. The Vermilion Bird Empire needs you."
"Don't talk nonsense. I came to the Vermilion Bird Empire to enter the No. 9 Civilization Ruins and build a divine body. Before that, we were not familiar with each other, and we had no connection with your Vermilion Bird Empire."
Yin Wenzheng explained, "What I mean is, we need your combat strength."
Explain it more clearly.
"Due to some historical factors, many powerful families in the Vermilion Bird Empire are now fighting their own battles, somewhat like establishing their own kingdoms. The empire's control over the prefectures and cities below is becoming increasingly weak."
Xiao Weiqing listened quietly as Yin Wenzheng introduced the current situation of the Vermilion Bird Empire.
simply put.
The Suzaku Empire is somewhat like a modern version of the late Eastern Han Dynasty.
With the imperial family weakened, their control over the empire was insufficient. Of the 50 prefectures in the country, more than half were somewhat unruly and outwardly complied with the empire's policies but inwardly defied them.
"What's wrong with Palace Mistress Yun Shu?"
"No, the Palace Master was actually quite helpless. Back then, the three empresses died mysteriously, and the already chaotic situation became even more turbulent. The Palace Master was forced to inherit the divine fire and use powerful force to deter others."
"Although I managed to stabilize the situation, my own divine body has malfunctioned. Now that the major prefectures have noticed, all sorts of monsters and demons have reappeared."
"You know that Palace Master Yun Shu inherited the divine fire?"
Yin Wenzheng nodded. "My second uncle told me about this a few days ago. Only a handful of people knew about it to begin with."
"So, you're saying there's a rebellion brewing in your empire?"
"There's no need for an open rebellion, because no one supports them; the Yun clan is irreplaceable in the eyes of ordinary people."
"Is that the mountain king?" Xiao Weiqing teased.
Yin Wenzheng was somewhat amused and exasperated. "That's roughly the idea."
"Let the Vermilion Bird Army suppress it forcefully."
"It's impossible. It might have been possible if three empresses were on the throne, but now..." Yin Wenzheng shook his head, "It's almost impossible."
Xiao Weiqing thought about it and agreed. If it were really like the end of an ancient dynasty, the Vermilion Bird Empire would probably be willing but unable to act. Taking force would only have a domino effect, accelerating the disintegration of the empire.
"Well, there's nothing I can do. I'm from Great Xia, and there's nothing I can do to help."
Xiao Weiqing shrugged.
"No, you can be a member of the Vermilion Bird Empire."
Yin Wenzheng quickly said, "As long as you marry the Palace Master, you can rightfully help the Vermilion Bird Empire."
"No, don't talk nonsense."
"I'm serious. A hundred years ago, spiritual energy revived, and the old and new eras were replaced. The Great Xia Dynasty is what it is today because of the Dongfang family. The Tianlang Empire took a different path, so we won't discuss it for now, but we have already seen the fate of the Xuanwu Empire."
"They fight their own battles, there are many factions, and they're a disorganized mess."
"The Vermilion Bird Empire cannot become the next Black Tortoise Empire."
"Yes, yes, you're absolutely right."
Xiao Weiqing nodded in agreement from time to time, but did not respond.
Yin Wenzheng: "......."
"Thank you for the hospitality. The food is good. That's all for now."
With a wave of his hand, Xiao Weiqing conjured up more than a dozen Nirvana Stones.
"The Nirvana Stone, keep it safe."
Yin Wenzheng sighed, took the Nirvana Stone, and watched Xiao Weiqing leave, his heart filled with melancholy.