C97

That night, the wind was blowing fast, the hundreds of weeds and yellow horses were screaming, and the soldiers at the top of the city wall were burning brightly. There were groups of oxen and mules everywhere! Before daybreak, when Qi Da had sent away the people who came to congratulate him, he gave some silver to the shop owner to help him find more carriages and labourers.

After receiving the money, the shop owner ran out and knocked on the door to borrow some carts to work. Not long after, a dozen people and seven or eight carts and mules arrived.

After these people came, many of them didn't understand what was going on. It was the middle of the night and everyone was confused, but because of the shop owner, they didn't flare up. When everyone came, Qi Da took out some silver and gave it to them.

Then Qi Da said to the rest of them, "Everyone! I'm sorry to have to bother you guys so late in the night, but please help me load these things onto the carriage, and then follow me there to transport these items to a certain place. There will be a heavy debt of gratitude when the matter is completed! "

Everyone was surprised to receive the silver from Qi Da. They looked at the items piled up behind Qi Da with their eyes almost popping out. These items were all beautifully packaged, some were sealed with a top-quality sandalwood box, and some were piled up like a small hill.

None of these ordinary citizens had ever seen such a scene before, so none of them dared to agree to it. However, the shopkeeper played a key role at this time, and seeing that his subordinates did not move, he hurriedly said: "This Official wants you to do something, not to mention that he has already given you money. If I say it, even if we don't give you money, you still have to do it!" Hurry up and do it! "

When everyone heard the shop owner's words, they came to their senses and began to move things into the cars one by one. With a dozen or so people and seven or eight cars, it didn't take long for the mountain of things to be all moved away.

Qi Da had been standing guard by the side while everyone moved, afraid of losing anything. When everything was finished, Qi Da would lead the way and lead everyone towards the imperial city!

These people followed Qi Da, and only after they realized that Qi Da was bringing them to the imperial city, they were really frightened. Some of them did not want to go, and only after hearing what Qi Da had to say, as well as asking for money, did these people follow, trembling with fear.

Qi Da did not lead them through the main entrance but through a side door. When they arrived at the side door, they were stopped by the guards at the entrance. There were nine guards at the entrance.

After the patrolling officer saw Qi Da, he stopped him and shouted at him, "Who are you! Quickly state your name! "

Seeing someone ask a question, Qi Da took out a long piece of jade and passed it to the person who asked the question. When the person took a look at it, his face immediately changed and he immediately clasped his fists towards Qi Da with a smile, "So it's Master Qi, I have offended you, please forgive me! May I know what brings Lord Qi here at this time? "

Qi Da saluted the soldier before speaking urgently, "General, there is no need to be overly courteous. This audience has an important matter to report to His Majesty. I shall have to trouble you to place the general in the palace!"

"This … Lord Qi, you don't know about this. His Majesty had once ordered that no officials were to enter the palace before the assembly. You're really making it difficult for me to enter!" When the soldier guarding the door heard what Qi Da said, he looked troubled. He really did not dare to let Qi Da in. Although he knew that Qi Da had made a name for himself in the imperial court, he was still a subordinate of the emperor.

"General Ma!" "Let them through!" Just as Qi Da was at a stalemate with the soldier, a command came from the darkness!

At the sound, Qi Da and the guard general called General Ma turned their heads to look, and they saw a man in a black robe walking slowly out of the darkness. He had a pale face, wore a blue scarf, a black robe, and had a red belt around his waist. He was walking very carefully.

Seeing this person, the soldier guarding the door quickly saluted and said, "This humble one greets Attendant Gong!"

That Attendant Gong walked up to them and waved his hand, "General Ma, there is no need to be overly courteous. Let us go now. This is His Majesty's will!"

"Little general's life!" "Let them through!" After hearing the words of the servant Gong, the high-ranking officer waved his hand and let the others behind him pass. The eight guards, under General Ma's command, opened the side door together!

After opening the side door, that Attendant Gong walked to the front and invited Qi Da with a gesture, "Lord Qi, please enter. His Majesty must be waiting for you!"

It seemed like Wang Mang was already prepared for all of this, and had even secretly sent people to keep an eye on him. If tonight he was the one greedy enough to accept these gifts, then his brain might move tomorrow. Luckily, he didn't take the wrong flag out of greed!

Qi Da entered the side door covered in cold sweat. The people behind him were blocked by the guards. These people, along with the horses and mules, were temporarily locked outside the door.

After they entered the side door, the servant said to Qi Da, "Lord Qi, please follow behind me. I will bring you to His Majesty!"

Qi Da replied, "Thank you, Attendant Gong. This is just a small matter, please accept it!" After saying that, Qi Da took out a silver ingot and stuffed it into the hands of the attendant.

After getting the silver taels, the cold and indifferent attitude that Attendant Gong showed immediately turned a 360 degree turn. He beamed and said, "Lord Qi, you are quite considerate. Please!"

As he spoke, he moved to the side, allowing Qi Da to go first. Qi Da also bowed to the attendant, and in the end, the two walked in side by side.

After seven turns and a half an incense worth of time, Attendant Gong led Qi Da to Wang Mang's royal study. Along the way, many sentries and guards kept watch over these two, and when they saw that it was Attendant Gong leading them, they no longer obstructed them. Qi Da thought to himself, if he came alone to meet them, he would probably be killed by them before the first sentry!

When he arrived at the Imperial study, Qi Da discovered that the lights were still on. It seemed that Wang Mang had not rested yet, and the words that the Attendant Gong said earlier about Wang Mang waiting for him were definitely true!

"Your Majesty, Qi Da requests an audience!" When he got closer, he heard a low voice from the attendant beside the door!

"Let him in!" Wang Mang's tired voice came from inside the room!

When Qi Da heard Wang Mang's voice, he greeted him in accordance with the etiquette. After entering the imperial study, he saw that Wang Mang was actually dressed neatly and was reading a memorial. Qi Da quickly knelt down to greet him.

Wang Mang took a glance at Qi Da and noticed that his body was drenched in sweat. He couldn't help but feel happy in his heart. He then asked in a serious tone, "Qi Da, what do you want to see me so late at night?"

"Your Majesty, this subject is guilty! I hope His Majesty will make amends! " After saying this, Qi Da then explained the matter of many people coming to deliver gifts today. He also indicated that he had pulled over all the gifts without leaving a single one behind in the carriage, preparing to hand them over to the treasury!

After listening to Qi Da's report, Wang Mang put down the airs he had been carrying earlier. He smiled at Yan Rui and said to Qi Da. Qi Da, you are a wise man, I am very happy, I forgive you! "Not only are you not guilty, I will reward you!"

After saying that, Wang Mang's expression became serious as he aligned with Qi Da and said, "Qi Da will listen to the decree! I order you to take over my shadow guard as soon as possible and secretly investigate the bad deeds of the ministers in the imperial court. "There's no mistake!"

"Qi Da receives the decree!" Long live our Emperor! Long live! "Long live!" After hearing Wang Mang's dictum, Qi Da had put his heart in his stomach. From then on, he knew that he had finally passed this trial and obtained the respect of Wang Mang!

However, what Qi Da did not know was that after he had received this dictum tonight, his half foot had entered the gates of hell!