Empress, please have some self-respect. I am not your husband.

Ye Bingyun never imagined that one day so many priceless treasures would be placed in front of her.

If these things were converted into silver, the disaster in the south could be greatly alleviated!

Wait a minute, why do these gift boxes look so familiar?

Upon hearing His Majesty's question, Qin Xinyi dared not conceal anything, nor did she want to: "Your Majesty, this is a donation that Lu Feng asked me to pass on to Your Majesty."

No wonder!

Ye Bingyun remembered that these gift boxes were the ones she had seen in Lu Feng's room earlier.

"You said Lu Feng asked you to pass on the donation?" Ye Bingyun squinted at her, she could tell that Qin Xinyi was lying and deceiving her superior.

Qin Xinyi's expression remained unchanged: "Yes, Your Majesty, these items are worth millions. Lu Feng knows that our Qian Kingdom's treasury is currently empty, so he specially asked me to pass on these donations to alleviate the national crisis."

Interesting. Qin Xinyi has actually started deceiving me for Lu Feng's sake.

Ye Bingyun chuckled and asked, "Is this really true?"

"It's absolutely true, Your Majesty. Lu Feng's dedication to serving the country is evident to all," Qin Xinyi said, feeling somewhat helpless.

That guy gave me a free meal with a woman's money, and I still have to come up with excuses and ways to back out for him. It's infuriating.

"I really didn't expect Lu Feng to be so thoughtful. In that case, my dear minister, please remember to thank him for me." Ye Bingyun stopped asking about the origin of these things, after all, the Qian Kingdom really needed money right now.

Qin Xinyi breathed a sigh of relief, and then said, "Your Majesty, I obey your command. In addition, Your Majesty, I have a request."

Ye Bingyun was in a great mood and said with a smile, "Speak, what is your request?"

Qin Xinyi immediately said, "Lu Feng is devoted to the country. Although he is arrogant and conceited, it is undeniable that he has extraordinary talent. Now that the third competition is approaching, I would like to ask Your Majesty to grant my request."

"Regardless of whether Lu Feng wins the third match or not, please do not punish him, Your Majesty, since he has already won two matches. In this third match, the Western Chu side will definitely take some measures against him."

Her Majesty the Empress raised her eyebrows slightly: "I really didn't expect that you, Minister Qin, would care so much about Lu Feng."

Qin Xinyi quickly explained, "Your Majesty, please don't misunderstand. I don't care about Lu Feng. It's just that Lu Feng has made meritorious contributions first and has now donated valuable treasures. If he is punished for losing the third match, it would undoubtedly disappoint the people of the world. That's why I made this request to Your Majesty."

Ye Bingyun smiled: "Do you think I am some kind of foolish emperor? I never intended to do that. No matter who wins or loses the third match, I will not punish Lu Feng."

Moreover, our Qian Kingdom simply doesn't have the ability to punish a peerless expert who is already at the second rank at the age of sixteen!

Looking at Qin Xinyi before her, Her Majesty the Empress couldn't help but smile slightly. Qin Xinyi, you really are incredibly foolish.

Lu Feng is not just a simple prodigy!

Not only does he possess unparalleled cultivation, but one dose of his medicine costs 170,000 taels of silver! And he still needs to take twenty-three more doses!

This clearly shows that Lu Feng is quite wealthy!

Therefore, she can now conclude that these precious treasures were given to the Qin family by Lu Feng, and then Qin Xinyi sent them to her.

Seeing Ye Bingyun say this, Qin Xinyi finally felt relieved: "Your Majesty is wise, then this humble subject will take his leave."

Her Majesty the Empress nodded, watching Qin Xinyi's departing figure, then glanced at the priceless treasures on the table, and a wicked idea suddenly popped into her mind.

Although I don't know why Lu Feng values ​​Qin Xinyi so much, if Lu Feng continues to send her like this in the future, Qin Xinyi will be sent back to him.

Then the national treasury will have no shortage of silver!

Looking at the treasures on the table, Ye Bingyun gave a bitter smile, thinking to herself, "Lu Feng, Lu Feng, how many secrets do you still hold? Giving away so many rare treasures, what woman in this world could resist such temptation?"

Her Majesty the Empress suddenly felt a pang of envy for her subjects.

……

The time for the third match was drawing closer, but things were becoming increasingly calm.

Princess Yu Ningyan of Western Chu did not extend another invitation, as if she had been deeply hurt by being toyed with last time.

That's perfect, no one will bother me.

Five days had passed since the last time they visited the Qin residence.

Lu Feng asked the gatekeeper to announce his arrival and waited outside the Qin residence. He was surprised to find that it was Qin Ming who came out. "Lord Qin," he said.

"Lu Feng, you've come at the perfect time."

Qin Ming, dressed in his official robes, was all smiles. There was no way around it; Lu Feng's last gesture was simply too extravagant. Even though it was all handed over to the state, Qin Ming was now convinced that Lu Feng was rich, and very rich indeed!

Seeing Qin Ming in his official robes, Lu Feng asked, "Lord Qin, are you going to the palace?"

Facing his savior, Lu Feng appeared approachable and kind. Qin Ming smiled and said, "Yes, it's good that you're here. His Majesty has summoned us to discuss the third competition the day after tomorrow."

"It wouldn't be good to go any further," Lu Feng said hesitantly.

Qin Ming chuckled: "What's wrong with that? You're one of the candidates for the competition. According to the people His Majesty sent, the people from Western Chu have already reported the questions for His Majesty's third competition. It'll be good for you to be prepared."

"I see."

Lu Feng nodded and followed Qin Ming into the carriage, which then headed towards the palace.

Inside the carriage, Lu Feng finally couldn't help but speak up: "Lord Qin."

"What's wrong?" Qin Ming asked.

Lu Feng tentatively asked, "Lord Qin, you must have been to the former desolate city, right?"

"A desolate city? Oh, I remember now, you mean the number one city under heaven now? I've been there, but that was many years ago. Why?" Qin Ming asked back.

The First City Under Heaven was formerly known as the Desolate City. Ten years ago, it was suddenly renamed the First City Under Heaven. It is located in a no-man's-land between four kingdoms and three states!

It is said that only those who have achieved the best in the world in a certain field are qualified to enter the city!

It was regarded by the other three kingdoms as a major force that could rival the former Crimson Flame Legion, and all three kingdoms wanted to bring it under their control but failed to do so.

This is because the First City has two top-tier experts who are known to intimidate other countries.

The greatest swordsman in the world and the greatest assassin in the world!

Upon receiving Qin Ming's affirmative answer, Lu Feng clenched his fist slightly: "Then, who did you bring with you when you went there?"

Qin Ming thought for a moment and then smiled and said, "I'll take Xinyi with me. That girl has been restless since she was little. Back then, I was just a junior official in the Ministry of Revenue and didn't have any important duties, so I often took her out to play."

Lu Feng loosened his clenched fist, feeling relieved. It really was the Qin family father and daughter!

Very good!

He didn't press the matter further, thinking about how to repay this kindness.

Qin Ming was a little puzzled. Why was this kid asking me about something from fifteen or sixteen years ago?