Chapter 723: Chapter 161: One Word to Decide the World
Li Fei said to He Jian.
Compared to investigating major cases of the Government, he felt this old man was more suited to investigating cases in the World.
Because government cases would involve too many matters outside the cases themselves, and He Jian’s temperament was actually not quite suited for handling these.
He Jian looked at Li Fei, “Are you planning to transfer me there?”
After all, Ye Ze’an had just said in the hall that all the Blue Patrol Envoys of the Monitoring Pavilion were to be transferred to the Blue Patrol Pavilion.
So, once the Blue Patrol Pavilion was established, Li Fei would immediately gain a voice in it.
“I do have this idea.”
“Let’s talk about it after I finish investigating the cases at hand.”
Li Fei smiled, “Then I’ll take that as a yes.”
“Marquis Jing’an, please stay!”
A voice suddenly called from behind.
Li Fei turned around and saw a young man walking towards him.
“What does the University Scholar need?”
Li Fei cupped his hands in a greeting and asked.
Hu Tingzhong returned the salute, “My teacher asked me to invite Marquis Jing’an to his residence for a chat this evening.”
“Your teacher? The Grand Secretary is inviting me?”
Li Fei was taken aback.
Ye Ze’an suddenly wanted to see him?
“Alright, please convey to the Grand Secretary that I will definitely be there tonight.”
Li Fei did not hesitate and agreed decisively.
Hu Tingzhong nodded and took his leave from Li Fei.
“Lord He, why do you think the Grand Secretary suddenly wants to see me?”
After Hu Tingzhong left, Li Fei asked He Jian beside him.
He Jian shook his head, “I only know that the Grand Secretary rarely receives any minister privately at his residence.”
Li Fei shook his head, choosing not to ponder further.
Anyway, he’ll know after the meeting tonight.
After leaving the Imperial City, Li Fei first returned to his own residence.
It wasn’t until 7 p.m. that he left his residence and walked to Ye’s residence.
Come to think of it, this Marquis Jing’an could be considered extremely frugal.
There wasn’t a single servant in his residence, not even a single carriage; he relied entirely on walking.
When he arrived at the entrance of Ye’s residence, it was already close to 7:30 p.m.
In front of the gate, Hu Tingzhong was standing alone.
“Why has the University Scholar personally come to greet me? I’m rather embarrassed.”
Li Fei quickly approached and said to Hu Tingzhong.
Hu Tingzhong waved his hand and laughed, “Marquis Jing’an, there’s no need for courtesy. Here, I am just a student of my teacher, please come in.”
Then Li Fei followed him into Ye’s residence.
This residence was also an imperial gift, covering a vast area with all kinds of pavilions and terraces.
However, judging from the interior decoration, there wasn’t much of a wealthy aura.
Hu Tingzhong led Li Fei through several corridors and two courtyards, pointing to a lit study room in front.
“The teacher is waiting for you inside.”
“Thank you, University Scholar, for leading the way.”
After thanking him, Li Fei stepped into the study.
The layout of the study was also very simple, the only possibly expensive items being the ink and brushes on the desk.
Li Fei speculated that those too were likely imperial gifts.
“I have seen the Grand Secretary.”
He saluted Ye Ze’an, who was sitting at a table.
Ye Ze’an nodded, “Marquis Jing’an, there’s no need for ceremony, please sit.”
So, Li Fei sat opposite him, with a short table between them on which a chessboard and two boxes of chess pieces were placed.
“Does Marquis Jing’an play chess?”
Ye Ze’an asked directly.
Li Fei nodded, “A little.”
Thus, the first thing they did upon meeting was play chess.
As a guest, Li Fei took the black pieces and moved first.
He wasn’t being modest when he said he knew a little.
He really only knew a little, not even having memorized many standard moves.
After just a few moves, Ye Ze’an could see Li Fei’s level of play.
The Grand Secretary calmly and steadily continued to make his moves.
In the study, only the steady sound of chess pieces being placed could be heard.
Li Fei rarely pondered for long, often relying on his instincts to play.
By mid-game, he conceded defeat.
Ye Ze’an, looking at the serene Li Fei, smiled slightly:
“Marquis Jing’an doesn’t seem to care much about winning or losing, does he?”
For the first time, Li Fei met Ye Ze’an’s famous double pupils up close and smiled back:
“The outcome on the chessboard is something I’ve never been too concerned about.”
Ye Ze’an, while tidying up the chessboard, casually said:
“Today, I proposed at the court to establish the Blue Patrol Pavilion and let all Blue Patrol Envoys join on behalf of the court. If the Blue Patrol Pavilion is truly established in the future, it would be akin to an unprecedented Martial Arts Alliance.
Have you ever thought about becoming the person who could decide World matters with a single word in the future?”
“Marquis Jing’an doesn’t seem to care much about winning or losing, does he?”
For the first time, Li Fei met Ye Ze’an’s famous double pupils up close and smiled back:
“The outcome on the chessboard is something I’ve never been too concerned about.”
Ye Ze’an, while tidying up the chessboard, casually said:
“Today, I proposed at the court to establish the Blue Patrol Pavilion and let all Blue Patrol Envoys join on behalf of the court. If the Blue Patrol Pavilion is truly established in the future, it would be akin to an unprecedented Martial Arts Alliance.
Have you ever thought about becoming the person who could decide World matters with a single word in the future?”