Chapter 207 (1/2)

”It is an honor to meet you, Commissioner Fan” Fan Xian's conte diploaze from the mottled city walls ”In this country, it's best to call htly surprised He had been stationed for a long tin country, so he wasn't sure of the particulars of ent on in the capital, but he knew that this Commissioner Fan was a favorite of the palace He hadn't expected his first greeting to be rebuffed like that Looking at the youngon favors from his father and the E, the vice-envoy with the diplomatic mission, smiled ”Master Fan meant that as this is a peaceful visit, it is best not to mention his position in the Overwatch Council, so as not to upset our counterparts”

Finally understanding, Lin Wen smiled ”As Master Fan commands”

Fan Xian turned his head to look at the resident official He looked an upright sort, but there was souely distrustful Lin Jing laughed ”Master Lin Wen is an older cousin on hed at his realization ”Is that so? It appears officialdom is your fas will go fine”

The three ed to quiet down just in tied their conversation topic to thethe city wall until the official had passed Lin Wen seemed to have a sudden realization ”Has Brother Wei Hua co at the Northern Qi official whose na it inconvenient to say anything

Wei Hua cupped his hands in salute He seely ”If it weren't for having to receive your diplo Courtyard right now instead”

Fan Xian was a Both had the gift of gab

Lin Wen hurriedly introduced him to Fan Xian ”This is Wei Hua, vice-minister of the Office of the Grand Herald of Northern Qi” Then he turned to Wei Hua to make the saave a strange smile and waved his hand dishout the land, Brother Lin There's no need to introduce him”

Fan Xian, somewhat taken aback, cupped his hands in salute ”You are too kind, sir”

”And you are too modest, Master Fan” Wei Hua had delicate features, but there was a hint of wildness in his eyes He seenificent immortal of poetry and a commissioner of the Overwatch Council to boot Perhaps next year you will take over the palace treasury of Qing Before you set out on your diplomatic mission, you uncovered a scandal in the imperial exams, and 17 officials lost their jobs And now you are here in Northern Qi”

He laughed ”I' Someone as important as Master Fan should really be kept in the capital Why put hi all the way to Qi? Suppose you were to catch a chill on your journey – then ould be done?”

Fan Xian could hear the faint hint of menace in his words, but paid no attention to it He sile?”

Wei Hua noticed that this fajing's city walls, and he could not help but feel soo, and it has never once been taken by invaders Isn't that just incredible, Master Fan? I don't know if you have anything like the”

Fan Xian sine they could use some repairs”

The two traded hidden barbs in their words while the others remained silent After a while, Wei Hua spoke calmly ”Master Fan, you have co host once your official business has concluded”

Fan Xian looked at him There was a faint hostility hidden behind this ht hatred Why? He couldn't help but feel curious He had never met this man before; what could he have done to offend hihed ”I must tell you, Envoy Fan, Master Wei Hua is the son of Marquis Ning, as part of the delegation who visited Qing last year Envoy Fan was drinking with the Marquis at a banquet last year and the old man could not hold his liquor After he ca man who had appeared in the south He said that not only were you a fine poet, you were also an accomplished drinker Master Wei Hua has heard a lot about you, and naturally he wants to put you to the test”

”I see” Fan Xian forced a smile and looked at Master Wei once more He could indeed see so Last year, he had been vice-envoy receiving the Northern Qi diplo Later on in the banquet hall, he had drunk quite a lot, and the Marquis had attempted to join him He couldn't help but mumble and cup his hands in salute ”Brother Wei, should you wish to avenge your father, then I'm afraid you ht affect matters between our two nations, and that would not be an easy thing to explain to His Majesty”

They all laughed, and thewas a bustling city, and though its streets were not wide, the roadsides were lined with taverns and eateries The walls were lined with light-green tiles which set off with the tall trees It was a beautiful scene, and the people strolling along the street wore gentle smiles on their faces, filled with confidence and pride This did not seem like a defeated nation at all