Chapter 826: Chapter 490: Golden Envoy Chen Yuan!
“I understand.”
“The Liangyou Border, especially Liangzhou, is of utmost importance, and you must not be careless,” Gu Tianqiong said with a serious face.
He hoped that Chen Yuan would not cause chaos at the Liangyou Border, as it would not be in the interest of the court, and everything should prioritize the greater good; otherwise, it would only delight the remnants of the previous dynasty.
“Yes.”
“Liangzhou…..”
Then, Gu Tianqiong earnestly explained some matters about Liangzhou to Chen Yuan, saying that the people there were fierce, with many military officers, and aside from some administrative and military affairs, the Northern Liang King controlled the rest.
Even the court would not say much.
He told Chen Yuan to maintain a proper balance and that as long as he did well in Liangzhou, promotions in the future would be a trivial matter.
Chen Yuan expressed his understanding as well.
“The imperial decree for your position as the Golden Envoy will be confirmed within two days. Go back and prepare; within seven days, you will set off for Liangzhou, hmm… you alone.”
Gu Tianqiong said solemnly.
Chen Yuan raised his head, cupped his fists, and bowed:
“Yes, I understand.”
“You may leave now.”
“I take my leave.”
Chen Yuan nodded and turned to leave the Heavenly Patrol Hall.
Watching Chen Yuan’s departing figure, Gu Tianqiong squinted slightly; that familiar feeling resurfaced. Every time he saw Chen Yuan, he felt an inexplicable familiarity.
But no matter what, he couldn’t say why, which was indeed a bit strange.
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After leaving the Heavenly Patrol Bureau, Chen Yuan did not return to the Duke Wuwei Mansion, but instead hurried straight to the Zhang Mansion to meet Zhang Yantong. As expected, upon arriving at the Zhang Mansion, Chen Yuan was led in by Butler Chen, who said that the master was waiting for him in the study.
In the study, Chen Yuan earnestly expressed his gratitude to Zhang Yantong. In his view, his appointment as the Golden Envoy of Liangzhou was likely due to Zhang Yantong’s influence.
However, to his surprise, Zhang Yantong denied this, saying he had just learned about it, although he was summoned by the Great Governor yesterday,
who asked him some things about Chen Yuan, and then he mentioned that Chen Yuan had already broken through to the Heavenly Core Realm.
This answer made Chen Yuan ponder. Could it really be Gu Tianqiong’s doing?
He didn’t come to a conclusion on this question, and Zhang Yantong solemnly told him that Liangzhou was not a favorable place. The harshness of the border was a minor issue; the real challenge was how to establish oneself there.
The Beiliang Royal Mansion held a position there above all government offices, controlling major military and political affairs in Liangzhou, and even Youzhou had to obey King Wei Jinfeng of Beiliang’s military orders when necessary.
He urged Chen Yuan to act cautiously because he might not be able to support him this time. The Heavenly Patrol Bureau in Liangzhou was distant from the Zhang family, but the two Golden Envoys had connections with Zuo Tiancheng and Wu Tianxi.
Of course, there’s no need for excessive concern about this.
The Zhang family would have his back, and if there were deliberate disruptions, some necessary measures could be taken.
Chen Yuan expressed his understanding.
Chen Yuan stayed at the Zhang Mansion for half the night, where Zhang Yantong explained many things about the Liangyou Border to him in more detail than Gu Tianqiong had, giving Chen Yuan a preliminary understanding of the place.
At least he was no longer completely in the dark.
When Chen Yuan was leaving, he happened to encounter the ‘Moon Gazing’ Second Sister Zhang Wanshu in the courtyard. She looked at him with a deep gaze and said:
“Is the Green Envoy leaving?”
Chen Yuan didn’t find it strange, assuming Zhang Yantong had told Second Sister about it. He nodded and said, “The imperial command is not to be disobeyed; I will assume my post in Liangzhou soon.”
“I’ve heard it’s quite chaotic there. Be cautious in your actions, Green Envoy,”
Second Sister advised.
Chen Yuan smiled confidently and said:
“Chaos suits me just fine. Rest assured, Second Sister, await Chen’s triumphant return.”
“Alright, you said it; I will await you,” Zhang Wanshu immediately replied.
Chen Yuan paused for a moment, then chuckled, realizing that Second Sister Zhang waiting like this was indeed a bit like Brother Zhang.
“Alright.”
Second Sister gazed at Chen Yuan, covering her mouth with a light laugh:
“I was just joking. Please be cautious in your actions; this is a sachet I wove earlier. If the Green Envoy doesn’t mind, take it as a token.”
She took out a pale red embroidered sachet from her sleeve and placed it before Chen Yuan.
After a moment’s contemplation, numerous thoughts flashed through Chen Yuan’s mind, and he eventually stepped forward to accept the sachet, saying softly, “Thank you, Second Sister.”
Second Sister giggled and turned away.
After she walked away, Chen Yuan felt the sachet and noticed something inside. Then, with a thoughtful expression, he opened it and found a Divine Talisman inside!
Gazing at the Divine Talisman for a long time, Chen Yuan let out a deep breath and left.
Meanwhile, in the study, seeing this scene from afar, Zhang Yantong’s face showed a trace of exasperation. He wondered why Wanshu had asked him for a precious Divine Talisman out of the blue.
It turned out it wasn’t for Xuan’er but for this young fellow!
With a long sigh, Zhang Yantong slowly shook his head, lamenting that daughters are hard to hold onto, but for someone with Chen Yuan’s character, he truly was not a suitable match.
Returning to the Duke Wuwei Mansion, Chen Yuan sat cross-legged with a peaceful expression and slowly said:
“Senior, there’s no need for farewells this time. Let’s go to the Liangyou Border together; although I’m not very strong, I think I can still be of some help.”
“Good.”
A soft Buddhist chant echoed in Chen Yuan’s ears.
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In the blink of an eye, another night passed.
The next morning,
Chen Yuan slowly opened his eyes. It had been a night of cultivation, everything was calm, and after finishing his breakfast, the imperial decree from the Imperial Palace arrived.