Special Expert of Beauty CEO-Chapter 1654 - 1658: Fourteenth Prince, Xuanqing

The widely-discussed incident of Qin Tian exterminating He Mingdong gradually subsided after passing through the scrutiny of the Ninth Prince.

Initially, Qin Tian thought that the Ice Emperor would pursue this matter after hearing about it.

Unexpectedly, the Ice Emperor did not hold Qin Tian accountable for the murder, nor did he pursue He Mingdong’s collusion with the demon and the excessive interactions between He Mingdong’s backing and the demon.

And so, the matter was concluded.

However, in Qin Tian’s heart, the humiliation he suffered that day in Yitian Palace was something he remembered vividly, vowing to take revenge!

For the past ten days, Qin Tian had been lying in bed to recuperate, while secretly cultivating and mastering the Ice and Fire Energy within himself, aiming to allow the Ice Dragon and Fire Qilin to coexist harmoniously, water and fire in balance.

During these days, Du Qiuniang never left Qin Tian’s side, caring for him, and at night, they engaged in dual cultivation together, which accelerated Qin Tian’s recovery.

"Young master, I went to find Murong Fei, but couldn’t get any information. It’s like she’s disappeared; I heard from the Murong Mansion that she’s in the palace, but I have no idea what she’s specifically doing there, in some palace hall."

Du Qiuniang, knowing the relationship between Qin Tian and Murong Fei, took the initiative to speak about her previous endeavors to seek Murong Fei’s help.

"Oh?"

Qin Tian sat on the bed, embracing Du Qiuniang, the two reclining and taking a nap, "So, we at least know Murong is in the Imperial Palace..."

Thinking carefully, Qin Tian suddenly recalled that day in Yitian Palace, where the Fourteenth Prince, whom he had never met before, suddenly intervened to help him, even at great cost to rescue him. Could it be that Murong had some influence in this?

Qin Tian just thought of this, imagining that Murong Fei might be helping him, because, in these days, he couldn’t comprehend why the Fourteenth Prince would spend an enormous amount, one million High Grade Spirit Stones, to save him. There was absolutely no prior connection between them.

As for what the Fourteenth Prince said at the time about believing in Buddhism and disliking killing, whether others believed it or not, Qin Tian utterly did not believe it.

Being in the Imperial Palace and as a prince of the Tianyuan Dynasty, having witnessed killings from childhood to adulthood, how could it affect him emotionally?

Moreover, after this incident, the Fourteenth Prince’s side also had no further news, no one was sent to seek Qin Tian out, completely as if this event had never happened, making it even more unfathomable to Qin Tian.

"Could this Fourteenth Prince truly not care about these valuable things? Not care about power?"

Qin Tian had Zhou Yang prepare generous gifts, along with a storage bag containing forty thousand High Grade Spirit Stones, which was practically all he owned at the moment.

Carrying these items, Qin Tian went alone to Wuyou Palace in the Imperial Palace to pay his respects to the Fourteenth Prince, Xuanqing.

The Wuyou Palace of the Fourteenth Prince was worlds apart from the Yitian Palace of the Ninth Prince.

The building area of Wuyou Palace was less than half of Yitian Palace, the decoration was plain, and there were fewer than a hundred guards, with no more than twenty maids and eunuchs in total, resembling more a wealthy heir of a small town, the Fourteenth Prince having no pomp and circumstance at all, leaving Qin Tian awestruck at the door of Wuyou Palace, impressed by the Fourteenth Prince’s detachment from worldly affairs.

"Wuyou Palace... Perhaps, when the name was chosen for this palace, the Fourteenth Prince had set his course. Detachment leads to no worries; the Fourteenth Prince truly is someone who sees things clearly."

The eunuch led Qin Tian to a quiet study within Wuyou Palace, and before even entering, Qin Tian heard the voice of the Fourteenth Prince inside: "Who awakens first from the great dream? I know myself throughout my life; it seems an old friend is coming, regret not meeting earlier."

Creak!

The guiding eunuch left, the door of the study opened, and the Fourteenth Prince stood in the doorway, stretching and shading his forehead with his hand as he looked up at the sky, exclaiming aloud, "What a good day today, the sun is surely scorching..."

"Governor Qin Tian, at your service, Fourteenth Prince!"

Qin Tian stood in the courtyard at the foot of the study steps, respectfully saluting Qin Tian.

"Haha, Governor Qin Tian, what a rare guest you are; it’s your first time here, isn’t it? Please, come in."

The Fourteenth Prince warmly invited Qin Tian.

This hospitable and respectful attitude was worlds apart from that of the King of Wu and the Ninth Prince.

Qin Tian entered the study, amazed by the myriad books and calligraphy.

The study of the Fourteenth Prince was akin to a library!

The Fourteenth Prince, ignoring formality, instructed Qin Tian to sit after inviting him into the study and personally poured him tea, leaving Qin Tian pleasantly surprised.

After sitting down, Qin Tian placed his gifts and the storage bag on the desk, expressing his gratitude, "Your Highness, during our first meeting, you graciously intervened to save my life. I’ve been restless these past days, so, once recovered, I came to express my gratitude. Thank you, Your Highness, for saving my life!"

Qin Tian clasped his hands and bowed his head, showing genuine respect to the Fourteenth Prince.

The Fourteenth Prince quickly motioned for Qin Tian to sit, pushing the items back to Qin Tian, and said, "It’s true I saved you, but I did so simply based on my heart’s inclination. I felt I should save you, and so I did, without asking for anything in return."

Qin Tian said, "You used items personally granted by the Ice Emperor, valued at a million High Grade Spirit Stones; such a favor is not ordinary. My resources are scarce, I’ve gathered forty thousand High Grade Spirit Stones..."

"Governor Qin, by doing this, you’re disrespecting the intention behind my rescue. Do you think I care for such worldly things? Do you see me, Xuanqing, as an ordinary person?"

The Fourteenth Prince earnestly challenged Qin Tian, making him pause, then laugh: "Your Highness, by saying this, you make me seem petty."

"Very well, since Your Highness does not care for these mundane items, I shall take them back. But for saving my life, I shall never forget it; I owe you a life, eternally engraved in my heart!"

Qin Tian stood once more, bowing to the Fourteenth Prince, "In the future, should Your Highness need my services, I will do my utmost, even if it costs me my life!"

"Haha... Governor Qin, I’m aware of your gratitude, it’s no trouble. You say I shall neither worry about food nor clothing, then perhaps I may not require your aid..."

"Your Highness, you this..."

"Haha, just a joke, do not take offense. In the future, if there are places Governor Qin can assist, I shall certainly ask you, and Governor Qin, do not forget today’s words."

"Never a forgotten memory."

The two chatted in the study, discussing books and the interesting tales of the Imperial City, and in the relaxed atmosphere, Qin Tian found himself conversing amiably with the Fourteenth Prince.

Unlike those who manipulate and scheme, the Fourteenth Prince appeared unburdened by distractions, caring only about reading, recreation, and other tasteful subjects. These conversations with Qin Tian proved to be exceptionally fitting.

The two chatted all afternoon and had dinner together, striking up a friendship as if they had known each other for years.