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"Your Majesty, I think these people are more like the elite troops of South Vietnam," Zhou Qing said.

As he was speaking, Song Jiayun came in and reported: "Your Majesty, the South Vietnamese delegation has been arranged to stay at the post station, but their leader said that there is an urgent matter that needs to be reported to Your Majesty immediately."

"What's the emergency?" Xu Feihong asked.

"They said that if the cotton trade issue is not resolved quickly, it could affect relations between the two countries."

Xu Feihong sneered: "Threatening me, Daqian? Send an order and say that I am not feeling well and need to rest. We can talk again in three days."

"Yes, sir." Song Jiayun responded and left.

At night, Zhou Qing returned to his residence, still pondering the true purpose of the South Vietnamese delegation. They brought so many armed personnel to Beijing, definitely not for simple trade negotiations.

At this moment, there was another knock on the door.

Zhou Qing asked warily, "Who?"

"Sir Zhou, it's me, Li Mingxuan." A familiar voice came from outside the door.

Zhou Qing sneered. This Li Mingxuan, who was driven away by him yesterday, came again today.

"How dare you come here?" Zhou Qing opened the door and looked at Li Mingxuan.

"Master Zhou, I was reckless yesterday." Li Mingxuan smiled broadly, "I'm here to apologize today."

"Apologize?" Zhou Qing didn't believe it. "Tell me, what do you want to do?"

"It's like this. I know that Lord Zhou is honest, so I dare not mention the money issue today. But I would like to ask Lord Zhou to consider the overall situation of the relationship between our two countries."

"What's the big picture?"

"If the cotton trade issue cannot be resolved, the relationship between the two countries will inevitably deteriorate. Then the people of both countries will suffer." Li Mingxuan said sincerely.

Zhou Qing looked at him and knew in his heart that he was playing soft.

"Mr. Li, you are a businessman, and I am an official appointed by the court. We each have our own responsibilities. Business matters have their own rules. Court matters have their own rules. You have the wrong person."

Li Mingxuan's expression changed, but he still kept smiling: "Master Zhou, please reconsider. Our South Vietnamese delegation came here with sincerity."

"Sincerity?" Zhou Qing sneered, "Bringing three hundred armed men is what you call sincerity?"

Li Mingxuan was stunned, obviously not expecting Zhou Qing to be so direct.

"Master Zhou, those guards were only there to protect the delegation and had no ill intentions."

"Really?" Zhou Qing said noncommittally, "If there's nothing else, please go back."

Seeing Zhou Qing's firm attitude, Li Mingxuan's smile finally disappeared.

"Sir Zhou, doing this will not benefit anyone." His tone became cold and stern.

"Really?" Zhou Qing was not afraid at all. "Then what do you want?"

"Master Zhou, you need to think clearly. Offending Nanyue will not benefit you personally or Daqian."

"Is this a threat?" Zhou Qing's tone also turned cold.

"It's not a threat, it's advice." Li Mingxuan said, and left with his entourage.

Zhou Qing watched them from behind, his mind growing even more alert. It seemed the South Vietnamese had indeed come prepared, and they would not give up until they achieved their goal.

The next morning, as soon as Zhou Qing arrived at the imperial study, he heard Xu Feihong discussing something with Wang Meng.

"Your Majesty, the Jinyiwei reported that the South Vietnamese delegation had unusual activities last night." Wang Meng said.

"What's abnormal?" Xu Feihong asked.

"They sent people to secretly contact some merchants in the capital, seemingly to get some information."

"What are you asking about?"

"It's mainly about the situation of the ministers in the court, especially their attitude towards South Vietnam."

Xu Feihong frowned: "It seems that they want to divide my ministers."

"There's one more thing." Wang Meng continued, "That Li Mingxuan went to see Mr. Zhou again last night."

"Oh?" Xu Feihong looked at Zhou Qing, "Why are you here again?"

Zhou Qing reported last night's situation truthfully.

"It seems they want to find a way through you," Xu Feihong analyzed. "You're doing the right thing. We must not let them succeed."

"Your Majesty, I think more severe measures should be taken against the South Vietnamese delegation," Wang Meng suggested.

"No, we still have to maintain a diplomatic demeanor." Xu Feihong shook her head. "However, we can ask the Jinyiwei to strengthen surveillance and report any misconduct immediately."

As he was speaking, Song Jiayun hurried in: "Your Majesty, this is bad! The South Vietnamese delegation said they must see you today, or they will leave the capital!"

Xu Feihong sneered, "Threatening me? Pass the order to receive the South Vietnamese delegation in the Hall of Supreme Harmony at noon today."

"Your Majesty, please be careful." Zhou Qing said worriedly.

"Don't worry, I know what to do." Xu Feihong said firmly, "Let's see today what South Vietnam wants to do."

The wealthy second-generation Qi Shao was so excited that he almost jumped up as he held the medicine bottle. He held Zhou Qing's hand tightly, his eyes gleaming with gratitude.

"Brother Zhou, I, Qi, will remember this kindness for the rest of my life!" Qi Shao's voice trembled. "From now on, you are my big brother. You gave me this life!"

Zhou Qing waved his hand, "It's just a small favor, no need to do this."

"No!" Young Master Qi shook his head firmly. "My father's illness was so severe that all the famous doctors in the capital were helpless. You solved it with just one move. This favor is greater than the sky!"

As he spoke, Mr. Qi took out a gold card from his pocket and handed it to Zhou Qing with both hands, "There is 50 million in it, a little gift from me."

Zhou Qing refused, "I told you, it's just a piece of cake."

"Then, if you need any help in the future, just ask." Seeing that Zhou Qing didn't want any money, Qi Shao simply stated his position directly, "I have some influence in the capital, and I will never refuse anything I can do."

Zhou Qing nodded, "Okay."

Only then did Qi Shao leave with satisfaction. Before leaving, he did not forget to remind him, "Brother Zhou, remember what I said. If you have any problems, you must come to me!"

Watching Qi Shaoyuan's retreating figure, Zhou Qing pondered inwardly. The medical level of this era was indeed limited. The medical knowledge he had acquired from the system was simply a dimensionality reduction attack here.

However, he still understood the principle that a tall tree attracts the wind. Qi Shao's big reaction just now would probably spread quickly. He had to be careful in dealing with it.

Sure enough, not long after, the Wang family got the news.

In the Wang family compound, Wang Yun was discussing family affairs with several clansmen when a servant suddenly came to report, "Master, there are rumors outside that Zhou Qing cured the old man of the Liu Group."

Wang Yun paused for a moment, "What?"

"He's the son-in-law we kicked out. It's said that he cured Mr. Liu's illness."

Wang Yun sneered, "Nonsense! What kind of ability does he have?"

"But there are rumors out there that Mr. Liu is in very good health now and has even come downstairs to receive guests in person."

Wang Yun's face darkened. He knew Zhou Qing's medical skills very well. If he couldn't even cure a cold, how could he possibly cure Mr. Liu's illness?

But if this news is true, then it would be a big problem.