Chapter 947 - 212: The Natural Sycophant
All preparations complete, Pei Qin and Mo Heng, following An Liefeng and the Hu Qi riders, crossed the Huanghe River and hastened toward Runing Prefecture.
Emperor Chu Wen, somewhat impatient, stood atop the city wall, personally waiting for their arrival.
Seeing his anticipation, every chancellor knew that Pei Hansan, so esteemed by the Emperor, was about to soar to great heights and rise rapidly through the ranks. It was even possible that before the war’s conclusion, the Emperor would bestow upon Pei Hansan a noble title and the rank of general.
Emperor Chu Wen, too, was anxious and most eager to meet this legendary figure. In such times, to be able to turn the tides, create the Waci people’s Thunder Cannon, and develop an even more formidable mortar, was not only salvaging multitudes from devastation but also a meritorious servant indispensable to the greatness of Great Chu!
Pei Qin, clad in light armor and donning the Dragon Spring Treasure Sword, came forth to greet the Emperor.
Those who come to greet the Emperor must not carry weapons. When the Imperial Guard at the gate took the Dragon Spring Treasure Sword handed over by Pei Qin, they looked at her with eyes filled with surprise and admiration.
All the chancellors were present as well, all waiting to catch a glimpse of this deity-like figure. Not only had she created the Thunder Cannon and mortar, but the recent night battle at the Huanghe River was also a masterpiece! Such a talent emerging at this time was truly a sign that Heaven had not forsaken Great Chu!
Shen Bi, as Minister of the Ministry of Justice and a senior Cabinet official, was naturally among them. But he didn’t recognize Pei Qin. After the eunuch had announced her, and Pei Qin stepped forward, he felt that this Pei Hansan was unlike what he had imagined—she was actually a youth!
"Subject Pei Hansan greets the Emperor! Long live the Emperor, may he live forever!" Pei Qin, following behind An Liefeng and together with Mo Heng, paid her respects.
After the soy sauce poisoning case, Emperor Chu Wen had seen Pei Qin once, but as much time had passed, he couldn’t clearly remember her appearance. However, she had been summoned before with Mo Heng by her side, an impression that remained deep within him. This time, with him once again present, Emperor Chu Wen carefully scrutinized her for a good while. Despite the Emperor’s dignified aura and stoic demeanor, he couldn’t help but widen his eyes in shock as he pointed at Pei Qin, "You... You..." He recognized her, this Pei Hansan was clearly the very Madam Yuanyang he had titled—an actual woman!