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375: Ladies and gentlemen, please take a seat.

Prime Minister's Residence.

In the large courtyard.

Wei Zhongchen was holding a cup of fragrant tea, sipping it with a contented expression.

"Grandpa, Young Lord Xie sent an invitation. Are you really not going to Zhenxi Marquis Manor?"

Wei Changle looked at Wei Zhongchen, a hint of confusion in her eyes.

Wei Zhongchen looked at Wei Changle in surprise: "Girl, don't you dislike Xie Weilou very much? From your tone, it seems you want me to go!"

Wei Changle shook her head and said: "Grandpa! Times are different now. Xie Weilou, that fellow, was playing innocent to hide his true strength, and now he has surprised everyone. He will definitely go further in the future. It might be very beneficial for our Wei family to be on good terms with him."

Slaying the Profound Manifestation, beheading the Dragon Transformation, capturing Western Xuan, breaking the Fierce Tiger—one person, one sword, continuously breaking through thirteen cities of West Chu. Such a record is extremely remarkable and admirable.

Now she was full of curiosity about Xie Weilou. She had originally thought that guy was just a profligate son, but she never expected him to hide his true abilities so deeply.

Wei Zhongchen said indifferently: "But that kid doesn't know how to be tactful!"

Wei Changle looked at Wei Zhongchen: "I think Grandpa must have tried to win over Xie Weilou before, but he refused."

Wei Zhongchen retorted: "Why should I win him over?"

Wei Changle said directly: "A new Emperor brings new officials. The Xia Emperor's health is deteriorating, and he will probably abdicate soon. Grandpa is a treacherous official, and you are afraid that after the Xia Emperor abdicates, you will be purged, which is why you are trying to win over civil and military officials, and you also wanted to win over Xie Weilou to counterbalance, but he refused, and you were enraged, which is why you are not going to Zhenxi Marquis Manor."

A great treacherous official.

Every dynasty has them.

Once a dynasty changes, treacherous officials become the first targets for the new Emperor to eliminate, to appease public resentment, win over public support, and deter officials from all sides.

Perhaps, her Grandpa was also worried about such a thing happening.

"......"

Wei Zhongchen fell silent.

Wei Changle sighed: "Changle feels that even if Xie Weilou cannot be won over, Grandpa should not make an enemy of him. Someone who can lie dormant for so long, making it difficult for anyone to detect anything, is truly terrifying."

Wei Zhongchen said indifferently: "You are just a girl. Focus on your cultivation! Don't bother with other matters."

"Reporting to the Prime Minister, latest news: His Majesty and the Empress have already gone to Zhenxi Marquis Manor."

A guard quickly came up to report.

Wei Zhongchen's eyes narrowed. He put down his teacup and immediately said: "I will go to Zhenxi Marquis Manor!"

If the Xia Emperor didn't go to Zhenxi Marquis Manor, he naturally wouldn't have to go, but if the Xia Emperor went, then he had no choice but to go.

Soon, Wei Zhongchen left the Prime Minister's Residence.

At the same time.

Many officials who were watching, knowing that the Xia Emperor and the Empress had gone to Zhenxi Marquis Manor, and knowing that Prime Minister Wei was also going, their expressions changed drastically, and they quickly prepared gifts and hurried to Zhenxi Marquis Manor.

Even the Xia Emperor and the Empress had gone, what airs could these officials still put on?

Not long after.

Wei Zhongchen and many officials arrived outside Zhenxi Marquis Manor.

"Everyone, please!"

Xie Weilou saw the crowd and did not show any extra expression, merely calmly motioning for everyone to enter the manor.

Wei Zhongchen glanced at Xie Weilou, then led the officials into the manor.

"......"

Xie Weilou and Lin Qinghuang exchanged glances, then entered the manor.

In the main hall.

"Greetings, Your Majesty."

"Greetings, Empress."

Prime Minister Wei and the officials quickly bowed to the Xia Emperor and Dugu Buzheng.

The Xia Emperor held his wine cup, sitting with Yan Junlin and others. He glanced at Prime Minister Wei and said indifferently: "Prime Minister, what airs you put on!"

Wei Zhongchen's expression changed, and he quickly said: "Your subject dares not! Your subject had matters to attend to earlier, which is why I was a bit late. I didn't expect Your Majesty to arrive first."

"Dare not? I think there's nothing you dare not do!"

The Xia Emperor's tone was quite cold.

"......"

Prime Minister Wei lowered his head, his face unnatural.

The other officials who arrived later were trembling, feeling uneasy.

The Xia Emperor said indifferently: "Enough! Today, Xie Weilou inherits the position of Marquis Zhenxi. This is a great joyous occasion, so everyone needn't be too formal. It's not appropriate to talk about matters of ruler and subject at this moment. Just follow the arrangements of the host!"

"Your subjects understand."

Prime Minister Wei and the others then stood up.

Xie Weilou looked at everyone, smiling faintly: "Esteemed sirs, please take your seats."

"Thank you, Young Lord."

Everyone quickly bowed to Xie Weilou, then found seats and sat down.

The Xia Emperor looked at Xie Weilou and Lin Qinghuang: "Have a few drinks with us!"

"Alright!"

Xie Weilou brought Lin Qinghuang to sit at the Xia Emperor's table.

Afterward, everyone drank wine and ate dishes, continuing to chat about trivial matters, without discussing affairs of the court.

Half an hour later.

The Xia Emperor had drunk many cups. He stood up with Dugu Buzheng's support: "I've had enough to drink. My health is getting worse, so I need to go back."

Xie Weilou stood up: "Your subject will see Your Majesty off."

The Xia Emperor waved his hand: "No need, you drink a few more cups with them."

He then looked at Prime Minister Wei and the others: "You all continue drinking."

After speaking, he left the Marquis Manor with Dugu Buzheng's support.

"Respectful farewell, Your Majesty!"

Prime Minister Wei and the others quickly bowed.

Only after the Xia Emperor had completely departed did they sit down.

Xie Weilou smiled faintly, then continued to sit down and drank with Yan Junlin and others.

In a flash.

Another half an hour passed.

Everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, and those who were meant to be drunk were drunk.

"Brother Xie, I can't drink anymore. I'm going back first."

"Me too! Let's drink again next time."

"Xie Weilou, Princess is stuffed, touch my belly..."

Yan Junlin and the others stood up with difficulty, their faces flushed with drunkenness.

Seeing that everyone had drunk enough, Xie Weilou also said with a face full of drunkenness: "Then let's drink again next time!"

"Good, good, good!"

Yan Junlin and the others waved their hands and, supported by maids, stumbled out of the main hall.

Prime Minister Wei and the others did the same, leaving the venue one after another.

Not long after.

Everyone had left, and in the main hall, only Xie Weilou, Lin Qinghuang, Old Fu, and Lihua remained.

Lin Qinghuang looked at Xie Weilou, and she whispered: "I'll go back first."

"Alright."

The drunkenness on Xie Weilou's face disappeared, and he showed a gentle smile to Lin Qinghuang.

A faint smile appeared on Lin Qinghuang's face, and she walked out of the hall.

Xie Weilou went out to see her off. After Lin Qinghuang walked out of Zhenxi Marquis Manor, he sat down on a stone stool in the courtyard, looking at the stars in the sky with a tired expression.

The stars twinkled, their light dazzling and exceptionally beautiful.

Old Fu walked up, he hesitated for a moment, then asked: "Young Lord, Prime Minister Wei's attitude..."

Xie Weilou smiled wryly: "There's no need to pay attention to this."

The cunning Prime Minister Wei was no fool. To judge what he was thinking based on his words and actions alone would surely lead astray.

"......"

Old Fu nodded lightly and said nothing more.

Xie Weilou said: "You go busy yourself first! Have someone clean up."

"Alright."

Old Fu walked towards the main hall.

Xie Weilou looked in one direction, a cold glint appearing in his eyes: "Get out!"

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