The Eternal Beauty of the City of Wealth

Zi Ri asked doubtfully, "If Brother Zhao settles down in Fugui City, what will happen to our family property?"

"My lord, you may not know that since my father's death, my position as the General Agent for Foreign Trade has been usurped by the Prime Minister's subordinates."

"Many businesses have closed down because they no longer have my father as a protective umbrella."

"Because of our relationship, they dare not do anything to me for the time being."

"I'm afraid they'll attack me as soon as you leave!"

Zi Ri nodded: "I see. Well, since you have made up your mind, come with me to develop in Fugui City."

Zhao Yan hurriedly bowed deeply: "Thank you for your kindness, sir!"

Zi Ri waved his hand and said, "Brother Zhao, you're welcome. When I first came to Yan State, weren't you the one running around to help me?"

"Besides, when General Zhao was still alive, he entrusted me to protect the Zhao family."

"Now that he's gone, you're stuck in Yan State, so it's only right for me to help you."

"Very good! I cannot thank you enough for your kindness. Sir, please wait for a few days until I have taken care of my family affairs before setting off again. Is that ok?"

Zi Ri nodded: "No problem!"

So Zhao Xin hurriedly said goodbye and returned home to deal with all matters such as real estate.

Zi Ri ordered his one hundred guards to patrol inside and outside the villa day and night to prevent any accidents.

Three days later, on the day of Zi, Zhao Xin led his family and clansmen in a mighty procession towards Fugui City.

Zizhi received Gongzi Ri's resignation letter and sneered, "It's better for you to leave! You won't bother me anymore!"

He then asked his men, "Have you found out where Ji Kuan is?"

The subordinate hurriedly clasped his fists and said, "Prime Minister! We are currently searching, but there is no news of him yet!"

"Well! If we can't find them, forget it. If we do find them, we can just deport them."

After Ji Kuan escaped from the palace through the secret passage, he bought several carriages, disguised himself as a merchant, and headed towards the border of Qi State.

Madam Yu sat in the bumpy carriage and asked anxiously, "Kuan'er, where are we escaping to?"

"Will the Prime Minister catch him and execute him? I'm so scared!"

Seeing her aunt was so frightened, Ji Kuan hurriedly comforted her, "Don't be afraid, aunt."

"We are fleeing to Qi State to seek refuge with Lord Zixuan of Fugui City!"

"Kuan'er, City Lord Zixuan won't turn us away, right?"

Ji Kuan thought for a moment and said, "That shouldn't be the case. Last time she led the troops to rescue Yancheng from danger, I asked her, and City Lord Zixuan didn't refuse."

"Besides, I've been kind to Gongzi Ri, and City Lord Zixuan won't just stand by and watch him die."

After hearing what Ji Kuan said, Madam Yao's heart finally settled down.

Since Zizhi did not want to put Ji Kuan to death, they did not encounter any trouble along the way and had a smooth journey.

A few days later, the team left the border of Yan State and arrived at the territory of Qi State.

It was already late at this time, and the few of them found an inn to stay in.

The next day, Ji Kuan was not in a hurry to travel. He ordered a guard to wait for Prince Ri at the gate of Yan State.

The guard asked doubtfully, "Your Majesty, will Prince Ri flee to Qi like us?"

Ji Kuan said, "I have already analyzed it. Without me, Prince Ri will definitely not stay in Yan State."

Oh! The guard was skeptical and quickly ran to the city gate.

Three days later, when the guards were almost tired of waiting, a long line of people finally appeared.

He quickly stepped forward and asked, "Brother, is this Young Master Ri's team?"

The guard looked him over and asked, "Who are you?"

The guard clasped his fists and saluted, saying in a low voice, "Brother, I am the Prince of Yan's attendant."

"The king is in the inn ahead, and he specifically ordered me to wait here for you, young master."

After hearing this, the guard did not dare to delay and quickly reported it to Gongzi Ri.

When Zi Ri heard that Ji Kuan was still alive, he was very happy and immediately ordered the eunuch to lead the way to the inn.

When the king and his ministers saw this, they hugged each other and cried bitterly. After crying for a long time, Ji Kuan looked at Zi Ri and said, "My lord, they didn't do anything to you, did they?"

Zi Ri wiped his tears and said, "Thanks to my mother's divine power, they didn't dare to attack me!"

"By the way, my king, the court has been taken over by Ziyi's faction, and they have already placed Gongzi Qian on the throne."

"I can't go back, what are your plans next?"

When Ji Kuan heard Zi Ri ask him this question, he hurriedly knelt on the ground and looked at him with pitiful eyes.

"Sir, I have nowhere to go now. I beg you to take me in!"

When Zi Ri saw Ji Kuan kneeling before him, he hurriedly helped him up and said, "Your Majesty, please rise quickly! Please do not perform such a great ceremony upon me."

"It is an honor for me that you are willing to condescend to visit the wealthy city of Jukui. I am also going back, so we can travel together."

Ji Kuan nodded gratefully: "Okay! Thank you, sir!"

After the two teams merged, they slowly walked towards Fugui City.

Half a month later, Zi Ri and others entered Fugui City. Because it was winter, the scenery outside was not beautiful.

But the neat buildings and flat asphalt roads made Ji Kuan praise it endlessly.

At this time, Zi Ri acted as a tour guide, introducing each place to Ji Kuan whenever he passed by one.

After listening to Zi Ri's introduction, Ji Kuan couldn't help but feel admiration for Zi Xuan.

Looking at other people's wealthy city and then looking at his own Yan State, he felt that he had been king for the past few decades in vain.

He didn't know what he had done over the years, but the State of Yan did not improve at all during his reign.

So he secretly made up his mind that if one day he were to take control of the government again.

He must govern the State of Yan like City Lord Zixuan did, making the people rich and the country strong.

Time always passes quickly, and before we knew it, the convoy entered Kyoto and returned to the city.

Zixuan received a call from Ziri and heard that his son had returned.

He also brought Prince Ji Kuan of Yan and Lady Yao to Fugui City.

She hurriedly sent Yuan Huan to lead officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to greet them at the city gate.

He also ordered the imperial kitchen to prepare several tables of delicious meals to welcome his son and his entourage.

During the meal, Zi Ri told his mother what happened in Yan State.

After listening to this, Zixuan couldn't help but feel a little sympathy for Ji Kuan.

After pouring a glass of wine for Ji Kuan, she asked, "What are the King of Yan's plans for the future?"

Ji Kuan bowed and said, "City Lord Zixuan, Ji Kuan would like to ask for your help. Can you help me take back the throne?"

Zixuan pondered for a moment after hearing this and said, "King Yan, you know that Fugui City never gets involved in disputes among the vassal states."

"Besides, this is Yan's family affair, so it's not convenient for me to interfere."

"How about this? You stay in Fugui City first, and when the opportunity arises, I will petition the King of Qi."

"How about asking him to ask the other vassal states to send troops to escort you back to Yan State and restore your power?"

Ji Kuan was overjoyed upon hearing this and bowed deeply, saying, "Thank you, City Lord Zixuan! I will never forget your great kindness!"

Zixuan quickly supported him with his hand: "Your Majesty, there is no need to be so polite. I am deeply favored by the king in Yan State and have been entrusted with important tasks."

"Zixuan always keeps this in mind. It's my duty to help with this little favor."

He then ordered Yuan Huan to prepare a villa, an off-road vehicle and a driver for Ji Kuan.

In this way, Ji Kuan and Madam Yao settled down peacefully in Fugui City.