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  The first time as a spy, although very reluctant, a little scared, but also vaguely felt some stimulation.

  Chen Yuan thought for a moment and made up his mind. He would go to Yanjing to take a look at the situation first, and if he couldn't accept the stimulation, he would think of another way to leave.

  At present, replied Lv Yi Jian.

  Lü Yi Jian took out another jade pendant.

  This jade pendant looks no different from those ordinary people wear around their necks, only those who are deeply familiar with the fine craftsmanship of the Liao and Song dynasties can spot the difference.

  Lü Yi Jian handed the jade pendant to Chen Yuan: "Keep this well, for all my subtle actions in Liao State on behalf of Great Song, seeing this jade pendant is like seeing me myself."

  Chen Yuan took a look at the jade pendant and thought to himself, "Has Lv Yi been in charge of foreign affairs for seven or eight years? Is this thing really the golden token of the Song Dynasty's secret agent?" Although he didn't want to be an official, temporarily playing the role of a Song Dynasty agent seemed like a pretty cool thing to do.

  Just as he was about to ask, Lü Yi Jian continued: "However, I no longer preside over their affairs. Xia Zong that old man must have established a new connection method. This jade pendant may not be of much help."

  One sentence almost knocked Chen Yuanlei down. He looked up at Lü Yi Jian, what was this old man doing with an outdated thing after making a fuss all day?

  But after all, it's a piece of jade. Even if it's useless, you can still pawn it for two silver coins. Chen Yuan put the jade pendant into his bosom: "Don't worry, Premier, I will definitely do my best."

  Lv Yi and Pang Ji were both satisfied, and the two of them came up with a plan: "This time, let's make contact with those Liao people in the guise of merchants. Don't worry, we've got everything arranged. Since Wen Yanbo has been cracking down on border trade, salt is extremely scarce in Liao right now. I think if we pose as salt sellers, we'll definitely be welcomed."

  Pang Ji said, "His identity is that of the number one Shifu under Fu Xiao Tian. After going to Liao Guo, Pang Xi will take him to see Xiao Su Li. He is the younger brother of Empress Xiao of Liao, and since Pang Xi brings him, he won't be suspicious."

  Chen Yuan nodded: "Yes, I understand. But who is Fu Xiao Tian?"

  Pang Ji smiled: "A salt smuggler."

  Chen Yuan was somewhat uneasy: "Prime Minister, Taishi, since that Fu Xiao Tian is smuggling salt, he must also go to Liao Guo frequently. If they run into each other, won't it be exposed?"

  Pang Xi, who was standing on one side, said: "Don't worry, just say he's my master, I'll accompany him, no one will suspect. As for himself, from now on, no one will ever see him again."

  Chen Yuan understood the implication, and he also knew that if he declined again now, perhaps no one would see him again in the future.

  He said at once: "Good, then I will prepare several hundred bags of salt tomorrow. Don't worry, Premier, I will set off as soon as possible."

  Pang Ji sneered: "Several hundred bags of salt? Don't be so petty. If you want to make them look up to us, and maintain the dignity of that fake Master Tian, we should at least have several hundred carts."

  Lv Yi Jian put down his teacup: "Don't worry about the salt issue, everything has been prepared. After attending the new Jinshi's wedding, we'll set off immediately."

  Chen Yuan nodded: "Yes, I understand, but there's one more thing, may I trouble you, Lord Xiang?"

  "What's the matter?"

  Chen Yuan glanced at Pang Ji: "The third of the three heroes of Mobei who was serving in the Taishi Mansion a few days ago is now being held in Kaifeng Mansion. I hope the Prime Minister can help, let me take him out, and also have more helpers on the way."

  When attending Yan Cha's wedding, Chen Yuan was already like a small boss with some momentum. Although the guests were all high-ranking officials, his two-horse carriage would not look too shabby. The driver was Han Qi, and the carriage stopped in front of Liu Hong's mansion. Han Qi immediately jumped down from the carriage shaft, lifted the curtain.

  A Mu Da, who was riding a horse beside him, also jumped off the horse and stood around the carriage, looking at the situation around him, with an expression similar to that of the bodyguards of those officials.

  On both sides of the gate, there are special awnings for welcoming guests. In each awning, there are servants busy registering the guests who come to congratulate.

  "Newly-wed couple, old friends, Chen Shimei and Chen Zhanggui's gift of one hundred taels of silver for the new home, wishing the newlyweds a harmonious union for a hundred years!"

  Taking out 100 taels of silver is indeed quite generous. But Chen Yuan can now afford this amount, especially after accepting the mission to Liaodong, Lv Yi Jian and Pang Ji repeatedly instructed him to maintain a businessman's demeanor wherever he goes.

  Liu Hong's residence is a standard Song Dynasty folk architecture, with a low wall outside and another high wall after the living room that divides the entire residence into two layers.

  The inner building form is more diversified than the outer layer, with a compact layout, each group of buildings forms a courtyard, surrounded by walls on all sides, used for family members to live in.

  The outer layer is much simpler in layout, mainly spacious and used for receiving guests.

  The main venue of the wedding was set in the outer living room, when Chen Yuan walked into Liu Hong's house, a servant hurried to greet him, after some courtesy, he led Chen Yuan to sit down at the banquet.

  Pang Taishi also arrived, he had no relationship with Yan Chasan and did not want to sit together with these righteous men. He came to attend the wedding because the emperor sent him as a representative to present a gift to Yan Chasan.

  Although he could not participate in politics, Renzong still delegated him to attend a wedding banquet.

  A fallen phoenix is not as good as a chicken, this sentence is now perfectly embodied in Pang Ji's body. The scene of people swarming around him has disappeared, and even those who used to fawn on him are now only politely greeting him before sitting down beside the currently triumphant Fan Zhongyan and Ouyang Xiu.

  Chen Yuanjin came in and first exchanged greetings with Ouyang Xiu, who did not neglect him either. He stood up and returned a courtesy.

  Then Chen Yuan came before Pang Ji and made a respectful bow: "Your humble servant pays his respects to the Grand Master."

  Pang Ji smiled slightly and pointed to an empty seat beside him: "There's a vacant seat here, sit down."

  Chen Yuan was also straightforward and slowly sat down: "Taishi, there are many adults here that I am not familiar with. If I say something wrong tonight, please correct me."

  Pang Ji looked down on the big men sitting next to Fan Zhongyan and others, slightly raising his voice: "Shi Mei, do you know that the position beside me was always fought over by those first-class officials in the past?"

  Chen Yuan did not speak, and Pang Ji looked at a military general opposite him and said bluntly: "Do you see that majestic general? He was originally my disciple. If it weren't for me, he would still be watching the armory now. Ren Fu, aren't you planning to come have a drink with me today?"

  Ren Fu's face turned pale and white, and finally having no other choice, he picked up his tea cup and walked towards Pang Ji: "The kindness of the Grand Master, I will never forget. This wine has not yet been served, but I would like to offer a bowl of water to the Grand Master first, it is hard to express my gratitude."

  Pang Ji snorted coldly: "No need, I'm not someone who's never had tea before."

  After finishing speaking, there was no movement at all, leaving Ren Fu standing alone in front of the mat, unable to advance or retreat, extremely embarrassed.

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