Chapter 58 Gift of Knife

Shi Bingyun clapped his hands, and soon servants came in a stream to bring various cups, spoons and plates. They were all treasures made from official kilns. They were made of celadon porcelain, as thin as paper. At first glance, they were all green, but if you look closely, you can see a faint pink in the green. The chopsticks were simpler, ivory inlaid with silver. The silver on the tip of the chopsticks was polished to a shiny white, and the ivory on the chopsticks showed a shiny yellow from the inside.

As for the various delicacies inside, they were all exquisite, and people were even reluctant to use their chopsticks.

To be fair, Qi Xuansu was now a wealthy man. His annual income of 3,600 Taiping coins was not a small amount. It was enough for ordinary people to live a life of wealth and worry-free, but they could not afford such treatment.

Then there are the servants. Qi Xuansu is the chief, and the Taoist sect assigns him a Taoist to take care of his daily life. After all, Qi Xuansu cannot wash clothes, cook, and clean the house himself. When he is busy, he often does not distinguish between day and night, and he also has to take care of his own realm cultivation, so he has no time at all. But that's all. As for other things like dressing and eating, he has to do it himself. The Taoist sect advocates "thrift". Things like clothes and food are provided by hand, and maids warm the bed are the enjoyments of the dignitaries in the court. Even if Qi Xuansu is the chief, he can't be so extravagant.

No wonder the imperial capital and the Taoist government in the past rotted so quickly. After seeing such a prosperous scene, the heart can no longer sink.

Imagine that a Taoist priest in charge sees an official of similar status to himself calling slaves and maids, having three wives and four concubines, and he beats and scolds him if he wants. But he could only employ one Taoist and guard one woman. He dared not beat or scold the Taoist because Taoism advocated equality. He also dared not lose his temper with his wife. He might be scolded by his wife all day long. How could his mentality not be unbalanced? Once the mentality is unbalanced and he starts to make up for it, that is the beginning of degeneration.

In fact, the court officials also have the same mentality. Looking at those merchants who are humble in front of them, they are all dressed in fine clothes and have delicious food, a group of servants, surrounded by beautiful women, and generous. Thinking that they rely on that little salary to only support their wives and children, and a few old servants, their lives are really tight, and their mentality is more unbalanced than that of Taoist priests.

People are not worried about the lack of wealth but the inequality, so people are afraid of comparison, and problems will arise when they compare. It is said that women are vain, but in fact men are not much better. It is just human nature.

Shi Bingyun smiled and said, "I dare not violate the rules and use so many servants. These are Lao Qin's people. Lao Qin and I are not husband and wife, but close friends. Fengxiantang cannot say that I broke the rules."

Qi Xuansu smiled.

Officials in the imperial court were not allowed to engage in business, so they let their brothers and brothers-in-law engage in business, and officials were only responsible for escorting them. This was quite similar, and there was nothing new since ancient times.

Qi Xuansu had just taken power not long after all, and he could not appreciate the taste of it. Only when he understood the samadhi, he could understand how difficult it was for Zhang Yuelu to stick to a frugal style.

"I have heard Lao Shi mention Tianyuan many times, and I have long wanted to meet Tianyuan, but Tianyuan was busy rectifying the atmosphere, so I didn't have the chance to meet him. This time I finally have the opportunity to meet, which is my wish." Qin Quanyi did not have the airs of a powerful prince, and was very easy-going, just like an ordinary elder.

Qi Xuansu was a little surprised by the way they addressed each other. Shi Bingyun called Qin Quanyi "Lao Qin" and Qin Quanyi called her "Lao Shi". It felt like an old couple and old friends. The way people get along is natural, which is enviable.

But in addition to being natural, the two are also a match made in heaven in a sense, and the couple complement each other. The Imperial Capital Daofu is rooted in the Imperial Capital. With the support of His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin, Shi Bingyun naturally has a greater voice in the Daofu and is at ease in everything. Similarly, Qin Quanyi will also get the help of the Zhengyi Dao through Shi Bingyun to consolidate his position in the court.

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Qi Xuansu hurriedly said a few polite words and lowered his posture.

It can be seen that whether it is Qin Quanyi or Shi Bingyun, they both intend to downplay the background of the Daoist sect and the court. Qi Xuansu naturally put on the posture of a junior, rather than a public-to-public relationship between superiors and subordinates or the court Daoist sect.

The puffer fish soup is delicious, and the eight small plates of pickles are also delicious. It is said that it is called Eight Treasure Pickles, which is more expensive than beef. It comes from the old brand Liuxinju, which has a history of 400 years from the Wei Dynasty to the present. It is said that several generations of emperors in the previous dynasty and the current emperor have eaten their pickles. The King of Jin held a banquet, and of course, the pickles he used were top-notch, with particular attention to the origin, season, melons and vegetables, sweet sauces, containers, and springs. One dish cost ten Taiping coins, and eight dishes cost eighty Taiping coins, which was already the cheapest thing on the table.

There was also "Drunken Life and Dreaming Death", which Zhang Yuelu was reluctant to drink, but from what Shi Bingyun said, Qin Quanyi had collected quite a few.

After this meal, including the wine, at least thousands of Taiping coins would be spent.

What else could Qi Xuansu say, what is the meaning of overwhelming wealth? He had seen it. Thinking about it this way, it was indeed a pity that Zhang Yuelu didn't come, no wonder Shi Bingyun said she was unlucky.

After the meal, it was time to talk about business.

Qin Quanyi was also concerned about Gao Mingyin's case and asked, "I heard from Lao Shi that Gao Mingyin was involved with a big shot behind the scenes?"

For the dignified King Jin, there was no big shot in the imperial capital. Except for His Majesty the Emperor, other people were at most on an equal footing with him, so this sentence was quite ironic. It seemed that the Li family's ethos was widespread.

Qi Xuansu knew the meaning of the string, and this Highness the King of Jin should be at odds with the King of Liao, so he said, "It was a man called Weng, the chief historian of the King of Liao's mansion."

"It turns out it's him." Qin Quanyi said, "I've heard of him, the chief steward of the King of Liao. He is responsible for many matters in the palace, which means that the King of Liao is involved in this matter."

Qi Xuansu hesitated for a moment and did not dare to make a conclusion: "When it comes to the clan, it is not my place to comment."

King Jin smiled and did not force Qi Xuansu. Instead, he said, "I heard that Tianyuan uses a sword?"

Qi Xuansu responded: "Yes, I followed the trend in using swords at first. Later, I worked as a wild Taoist priest for several years. I found that swords are more useful in the world, so I used swords and swords together. After I met Qingxiao, I followed Qingxiao to learn the 'Dayan' "Spirit Sword", I completely abandoned the sword and used the sword. Later, I went to the Shang Palace to study, and was appreciated by Master Sun, who taught me the "Magic Sword" of Song Zheng of the Xidao Sect. I finally entered the palace, which was a bit of a blessing. "

Qin Quanyi said: "As the saying goes, swords are given to strong men. Since Tianyuan uses a sword, I have a gift for Tianyuan."

After that, Qin Quanyi took out a sheathed horizontal sword from the Xumi object. It was about two and a half feet long. It was gorgeously decorated and had a dragon and phoenix ring on the handle. It was very similar to Qi Xuansu's "Feiying".

Qin Quanyi also had some cultivation. He unsheathed his sword at will and was immediately hit by a strong cold air.

Qin Quanyi introduced: "A strange cold plum blossom, a branch in the snow, is full of sadness. The inquiry is speechless, vaguely like jealousy, flying white in the sky. This knife is called 'Feiyingbai', and it is a medium-grade treasure."

Qi Xuansu immediately remembered that when he went to buy a knife, the old man selling the knife once said that "Fei Ying" was originally a pair of swords, and the other knife was called "Fei Ying Bai", but it was not in their hands. He didn't expect that he would see "Feiying"'s twin brother here.

Qin Quanyi continued: "'Feiying' is sharp and can make quick decisions and break gold and jade. The only shortcoming is that 'Feiying' is a bit 'brittle' and not strong enough. It will break easily when encountering a real sword." , is not good at fighting head-on, so it can only be regarded as a spiritual object, while 'Feiyingbai' makes up for the shortcomings of 'Feiying', it is tough but not brittle, and has cold air attached to it. As long as it is injected with true energy, it can be used. If you injure someone with this knife, it can cause cold air to enter the body, freeze the qi and blood, block the true qi, and even kill the vitality."

Qi Xuansu's eyes were already shining brightly. It was impossible to say that Qi Xuansu was not moved. After he became a heavenly being, he could defeat an innate person without a knife. When he met a heavenly being, he would be "feiying". It's not enough. He is missing such a precious sword that can support him in fighting with heavenly beings. Especially the cold air attached to it surprised him even more. He still remembered how Qi Jianyuan died.

There was just one problem. Qi Xuansu remembered that the price of "Fei Ying" was four thousand Taiping coins, and "Fei Yingbai" was a treasure in appearance, so the price was naturally higher. It cost eight thousand Taiping coins at least, or even It's ten thousand Taiping money. This amount was too large and exceeded the scope of normal courtesy exchanges. If he accepted it rashly, he would have made a mistake. If he was caught by Feng Xiantang in the future, he would have to shed his skin even if he died.

Qi Xuansu still understood the importance and said apologetically: "Xuansu accepts His Highness Jin's kindness, but this gift is too expensive and Xuandu really doesn't dare to accept it. I hope His Highness Jin will forgive me."

Qin Quanyi seemed to have expected Qi Xuansu's reaction, and said with a faint smile: "I already know about the affairs of Tianchen Division and reported it. Your Majesty severely punished several stewards of Tianchen Division. This Feiying Bai Quan should be the one to apologize to you, just accept it.”

Qi Xuansu was still hesitating and looked at Shi Bingyun again.

Shi Bingyun spoke: "This knife has been recorded, and it is not considered a violation of the rules. Since it is the kindness of His Highness Prince Jin, it is also a token of appreciation for you. Why don't you accept it?"

Qi Xuansu then took the Hengdao with both hands, then leaned forward slightly with his upper body, holding the Hengdao above his head with both hands: "Thank you for your kindness, His Highness King Jin."

Qin Quanyi waved his hand: "Tian Yuan doesn't need these false gifts. It's just a knife, it's nothing."

Qi Xuansu said nothing.

A banquet worth thousands of Taiping coins is just a simple meal, and a sword worth tens of thousands of Taiping coins is nothing.

What is wealth?

That's it.

Compared with these noble people, he is really like a bumpkin.

Qi Xuansu stood up straight, unsheathed his sword three inches, and faced the cold light, his eyes reflected on the long and narrow sword.

Qin Quanyi said: "Now there is an undercurrent surging in the Imperial City. I look forward to Tianyuan using this knife to cleanse the muddy water in the Imperial City."

Qi Xuansu suddenly understood something and nodded in agreement.

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