Ji Xiaolan: Kill Qianlong at the beginning

A group of dancers are dancing seriously to the sound of musical instruments.

Emperor Gai Zhang, He Shen, and Mo Li sat aside and watched.

It’s just that Mo Li sat a little further away.

In addition, there are some guards.

The Stamp Emperor seemed to be very relaxed and comfortable, gently waving the folding fan in his hand.

"Not bad, not bad." The Stamp Emperor commented.

He Shen, who was sitting next to him, was delighted to see the emperor happy and said, "This was specially sent from the north by Wang Danwang, the governor of Zhejiang. It's not easy to see this in Hangzhou, which shows his filial piety."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Gai Zhang laughed out loud and seemed to enjoy it very much.

The folding fan in his hand never stopped.

He Shen continued to smile and said, "Master, there is a martial arts scene later."

"Oh?" Emperor Stamp seemed quite surprised.

Heshen nodded.

At this time, a guard came over and saluted and said, "Your Majesty, Zhejiang Governor Wang Danwang is here to see you by your order."

Emperor Gai Zhang stared intently and said, "Let him in."

The guard said yes and walked out.

Emperor Gai Zhang glanced at He Shen, then at Mo Li, and said, "Then you two, please step aside first."

Heshen and Mo Li both stood up and said, "Yes, your Majesty."

The guard led Wang Danwang over.

When Wang Danwang arrived before Emperor Gaizhang, he immediately bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I, Wang Danwang, pay my respects to you. Long live the Emperor."

Emperor Gai Zhang waved his folding fan and said, "Get up."

Wang Danwang stood up.

Emperor Gai Zhang pointed at the dancers and said, "Ask them to stop for a moment."

Wang Danwang immediately said, "Stop, stop."

The dancers all stopped.

Emperor Gai Zhang waved his hand and motioned Wang Danwang to sit down.

Wang Danwang sat down.

The Emperor Gai Zhang kept fanning himself, "You were transferred here from your post as Governor of Gansu, right?"

Wang Danwang said yes.

The Emperor put away the folding fan and said, "I want to show you something." Immediately someone brought the "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" painting.

The Emperor unfolded the Qingming Shanghe Tu and asked, "Is this a family heirloom?"

Wang Danwang's expression was serious. "Your Majesty, please be wise. This is an heirloom from my humble ancestor. I know Your Majesty is deeply enamored with painting, and I was afraid Your Majesty would not want to take away what you love, so I resorted to this desperate measure."

Emperor Gai Zhang nodded in satisfaction and said, "You are indeed kind-hearted. Stand up. I want to ask you what your relationship is with the woman selling paintings in the market."

Wang Danwang stood up and said, "This is my adopted daughter, Su Qinglian."

When Emperor Gai Zhang thought of this girl, he could only admire her. "Ah, your adopted daughter is extremely smart. She stood up for you and went through fire and water. It shows that you are also a powerful person."

Wang Danwang said solemnly, "Your Majesty sees through me at once. I am a fool and deserve death."

Emperor Gai Zhang smiled and said, "Sit down, sit down." Wang Danwang sat down.

Emperor Gai Zhang said, "This time I'm here mainly to inspect the seawall project. I'll also visit Tianyi Pavilion in Ningbo. And then I'll stay for a few days at Chen Ge Lao's garden in Haining. Please keep it secret."

Wang Danwang said seriously, "Your Majesty, I dare not."

Emperor Gai Zhang said, "Wang Danwang, your father was an honest official, and your family truly deserves a treasure passed down through the generations. I appreciate your kindness. As for this painting, consider it my gift to you. It's quite old, but its style is somewhat realistic, not the style I prefer. Hang it in your home to remind you of your father's integrity."

Wang Danwang stood up and bowed, saying, "Thank you, Your Majesty. I will devote my life to your service until my death."