Chapter 541: Chapter 173 The Funeral Begins, Nan Batian Full of Confidence (Please Subscribe)_4
Tang Ziyue had etched the matter in his heart, “Chen Jiusi, I must beat you once; I need to claim a victory for my intellect!”
“You like to play five-in-a-row chess, don’t you? This time, I’ll see how you can win! I’m playing this game to the end with you!”
Chen Jie, holding a game piece in hand, quickly moved on the game board, leaping three times, and successfully captured Ruirui’s side of the board.
Seeing this, Ruirui frowned and said, “Bad brother-in-law, how come you win again!”
Chen Jie smiled and said, “Because I am an adult, how could an adult lose at hopscotch chess.”
Ruirui pouted, and just then, Si Xi walked in and immediately said to Chen Jie, “Hall Master.”
Chen Jie glanced at him and then said to Ruirui, “Alright, Ruirui, go play with Sun Yong.”
Chen Jie handed the game board to Ruirui, who said, “Brother-in-law, wait for me to practice; once I’ve learned, I will definitely beat you!”
Chen Jie said, “Alright, you start learning.”
At that moment, Chen Jie stood up and walked with Si Xi towards the study not far away.
“Hall Master, as you expected, Tang Ziyue indeed sent people to investigate our Mianshui River ship movements’ accounts. We also, according to plan, gave them the fake records, making them believe we had moved twice the number of ships.”
Chen Jie chuckled and said, “Hmm, I knew he would investigate. By the way, did Nan Batian go to Yelu Mansion?”
“Hall Master, you know about that too?”
Si Xi looked at Chen Jie surprised. Chen Jie said, “And I even know what he will say to Yelu!”
Si Xi looked at Chen Jie, who said, “Don’t believe it?”
Si Xi replied, “I don’t believe.”
Chen Jie said, “Nevermind then, but the spread of misinformation outside must continue properly.”
“Don’t worry, our men are arranging it, and they’ve even intentionally left many flaws.”
Chen Jie laughed and said, “Good, we can’t disappoint our Guild Leader and Mr. Tang!”
“By the way, how is Hu Zi doing?”
Si Xi replied, “Brother Hu Zi has been complaining these last few days. Guarding the city gates is both tiring and boring; he has complained several times.”
Chen Jie laughed and said, “Ha ha, inform them to send some more delicious food to these people, but no wine.”
“This job is indeed boring, we can’t let them waste their time without even proper meals; don’t mistreat them in terms of food and drink.”
“Yes, Hall Master, I understand.”
Si Xi agreed. After hearing this, Chen Jie said, “Good, that’s well.”
After finishing, Chen Jie arrived at the study and glanced at the time saying, “Less than three days left, then, Nan Batian, I will make you kneel down and apologize to my brothers!”
Yelu had just finished his meal and was relaxing on the couch. A group of twin maids held large fans, gently fanning Yelu. A cool breeze was refreshing, and two other maids were feeding Yelu iced yogurt with silver spoons.
As for indulgence, Darugachi truly knew how to enjoy. His ancestors were Chancellors of the Three Dynasties, endowed with honors.
Moreover, having embraced Han cultures, he naturally studied many Han rituals and knew the pleasures of the Han people.
Speaking of indulgence, don’t forget the previous dynasty was Zhao Song, considered the ultimate when it came to pleasures, even comparable in certain aspects to modern people.
If you doubt it, just look at the Qingming River Painting, which captures the bustling street scenes of Tokyo Bianliang.
While Yelu was savoring his beautiful life, suddenly Qimu Ge rushed back home, bowed to Yelu and said, “Lord, Nan Batian seeks an audience.”
Yelu paused, looked at Qimu Ge, and asked, “What does he want?”
Qimu Ge replied, “He says he has important matters to report.”
Yelu asked, “Has he caught anyone from the Zoroastrian Sect?”
Qimu Ge said, “I’m not sure, but it seems he knows something.”
Yelu chuckled and said, “Interesting, well then, let him in.”
After hearing this, Qimu Ge immediately relayed the message, and soon Nan Batian entered and bowed saying, “Subordinate Nan Batian, greetings to Lord Yelu.”
Yelu glanced at Nan Batian and asked, “Why aren’t you outside properly catching the demon people of Zoroastrian Sect? What are you doing here?”
“Lord Yelu, I came to report to you exactly about that matter.”
Yelu frowned slightly and looked at Nan Batian, asking, “Oh, you have news about the Zoroastrian Sect?”
Nan Batian replied, “Yes.”
Yelu’s expression relaxed, and he then waved everyone away saying, “Bring some iced yogurt for Guild Leader Nan; such a hot day, and he’s taken the trouble to come here.”
Nan Batian immediately bowed and said, “It’s my duty.”
Nan Batian’s attitude was incredibly submissive, making sure to address himself as a subordinate.
Yelu looked at him and said, “Guild Leader Nan is commendable, speak up, what’s the matter?”
Nan Batian said, “Lord Yelu, I think I have found those military supplies.”
Yelu perked up, and Nan Batian said, “However, it’s just a guess on my part; I can’t promise its accuracy, but as soon as I had a thought, I immediately came to report to you, Lord.”
“If there are any errors, please forgive me.”
Yelu looked at Nan Batian and chuckled saying, “Speak, don’t hesitate.”
After hearing this, Nan Batian said, “Then I will speak my mind. I think the one colluding with the Zoroastrian Sect is Chen Jiusi…”
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Yelu was taken aback, furrowing his eyebrows.
Nan Batian repeated what Tang Ziyue had told him. After listening, Yelu looked at Nan Batian and said, “Oh, so that’s what you wanted to say? It does make some sense. However, Chen Jiusi’s funeral had been conveyed to me in advance, and I had agreed.”