Embroidered Uniform Guard: I Can Plunder Talents-Chapter 165 - 30: Great Qian’s Number One Beauty? Who Pays for Their Subordinates’ Meals?

Chapter 165: Chapter 30: Great Qian’s Number One Beauty? Who Pays for Their Subordinates’ Meals?

"I’ve long heard that Prince Jin’s fief boasts beautiful scenery. Seeing it in person now, it truly lives up to its reputation."

Now that they’d arrived, there was no need to hurry along at breakneck speed any longer, and their pace slowed.

Ye Liuyun took the opportunity to admire his surroundings.

He had to admit, it was indeed quite nice.

The areas around them were shaded by green trees, and even the air felt exceptionally fresh.

"Haha, if Brother Ye likes it here, when you one day wish to retire, you can move here to live."

Hearing Ye Liuyun’s remark, Qi Yuanliang chuckled and teased.

At the same time, he added a thought silently. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

No worries—since you like it so much, letting you die here wouldn’t be treating you unfairly.

"That actually is a pretty good idea!"

Although Qi Yuanliang hid his intentions well, Ye Liuyun still caught that fleeting murderous intent; a Grandmaster’s perception was certainly not something those in the Innate Realm could match.

Yet Ye Liuyun acted as if he hadn’t noticed anything at all.

Instead, he nodded along with the suggestion.

He even put on a look of seriously considering it.

It really was a feng shui treasure—letting Qi Yuanliang die here, wouldn’t be doing him an injustice, either.

This was true mutual pursuit.

"Brother Qi, so are we going to go catch those bandits directly now?"

On the surface, Ye Liuyun still acted as though he knew nothing, treating their purpose here as if it really was to capture bandits.

"No hurry for that!"

Qi Yuanliang waved a hand with a smile, and continued smoothly,

"We’ve rushed all the way here non-stop—the brothers must be weary. Let’s put off catching the bandits for now; we’ll enter the city first, find a nice tavern, have a proper meal, get some rest. What do you fellows say?"

As he finished speaking,

Qi Yuanliang smiled and looked at the Embroidered Uniform Guards behind Ye Liuyun, wearing that look of ’it’s all for your sake.’

"..."

Qi Yuanliang had thought that,

upon his suggestion,

these Embroidered Uniform Guards would immediately cheer and echo him.

But what he got in return were only pairs of cold, indifferent eyes—no one said a word in response.

These men had all been carefully chosen by Shi Sheng.

They clearly knew Qi Yuanliang was the Governor—his rank higher than Ye Liuyun’s—but they understood even more clearly who it was they truly served.

This situation made the atmosphere around them freeze up.

Noticing Qi Yuanliang’s face gradually stiffen, Ye Liuyun also smiled.

But he didn’t let the awkwardness drag on, instead following up on Qi Yuanliang’s words,

"Since Brother Qi insists, let’s enter the city first—let the brothers have a good rest!"

When Ye Liuyun said this, the previously tense atmosphere finally eased. The Embroidered Uniform Guards behind him smiled lightly, then responded in succession.

"Thank you, sir!"

"Thank you, sir!"

"..."

The more voices echoed in agreement, the worse Qi Yuanliang’s face became.

Damn it, why are you thanking Ye Liuyun? Clearly I was the one who made the suggestion, wasn’t I?

Damn it all.

Feeling humiliated, Qi Yuanliang had already started planning: After he set up Ye Liuyun’s death, he’d finish off these Embroidered Uniform Guards, one by one, as well.

If they couldn’t be used by him, they’d all have to die.

On the surface he was cultured and amicable, but Qi Yuanliang’s heart was colder than anyone’s.

"My apologies, Brother Qi!"

Ye Liuyun waved a hand, and the chorus of assent gradually died down.

Seeing Qi Yuanliang’s obvious displeasure, Ye Liuyun smiled and said,

"These men have been under my command for a long time. They’re more used to taking my orders. It wasn’t my intention to make Brother Qi lose face—when we get back, I’ll have a word with them!"

"..."

Just a word?

Qi Yuanliang wasn’t stupid—how could he not see that Ye Liuyun was just putting on a show, and barely even trying to pretend?

And this ’show’ was far too superficial at that.

"No need! Not at all!"

Fortunately, Qi Yuanliang’s training in self-control was good enough.

He quickly recovered, a gentle smile returning to his face.

"With such loyal subordinates, it’s I who should be congratulating Brother Ye."

"Is that so? Since Brother Qi says so, then when we’re back I won’t speak to them at all."

"..."

He finally understood—Ye Liuyun really wasn’t giving him the slightest courtesy now.

"Ahem! It’s already midday; we’d best enter the city."

Staying here any longer would just be more humiliation—might as well go into the city.

Seeing that Qi Yuanliang couldn’t keep acting, Ye Liuyun, watching his departing back, couldn’t help but click his tongue inwardly.

So you can’t take it anymore?

I see your composure isn’t much, either!

...

He didn’t know what this place used to be called, but because of Prince Jin Yan Ze, it was now called Prince Jin City.

Although it couldn’t match the splendor of the Imperial City,

as a royal fief it was naturally still prosperous—its streets were busy and bustled with vendors hawking their wares endlessly.

Thanks to the nearby mountains and rivers, Prince Jin City was dotted with lakes; the majority of goods sold in its markets were seafood, mostly fish.

Ye Liuyun led his men down Prince Jin City’s main street, their passage utterly unhindered.

Their status as Embroidered Uniform Guards meant that, even if the city guards noticed them, no one dared bar their way.

But it stood to reason someone would go report to Prince Jin.

As expected.

Ye Liuyun understood at once.

This was exactly Qi Yuanliang’s intent—if otherwise, he’d never bluster so conspicuously on the street. After all, this was Prince Jin’s territory; to make such a show was to directly announce, ’We, the Embroidered Uniform Guard, are here.’

If their goal really was to capture bandits, they would of course keep their identities hidden to avoid unnecessary trouble.