Chapter 421: Reactions from All Sides, Identities Revealed

Perhaps Seven Stars Tower had made too much of a stir with its banquet. When Qin Xiao went outside to welcome the guests, he found quite a crowd.

The minor factions naturally did not matter much, but to Qin Xiao’s surprise, Governor-General Bai Junxiong had actually arrived.

Although Qin Xiao had cleared his name and was no longer wanted by the Heavenly Dynasty, the news had not yet reached Qingzhou. How did Bai Junxiong know he was in the clear? And why had he come to the banquet?

“Governor-General, what an honor. I was merely throwing a small banquet for our own amusement; I never expected to disturb you, Governor-General. Had I known, I would have sent someone to welcome you.”

Though puzzled, Qin Xiao remained polite.

“Spare the pleasantries. You did not even invite Brother Ling, so this Governor naturally won’t make an issue of it. However, you’ve got quite the nerve, kid, nearly turning the Imperial Capital upside down.”

Bai Junxiong spoke casually, though he was quite impressed with Qin Xiao.

Bai Junxiong possessed his own channels for gathering news; he was fully aware of Qin Xiao’s actions in the Imperial Capital.

The current Qin Xiao was no longer someone he could casually order around. Moreover, word had come from the main family in the Imperial Capital, instructing him not to offend Qin Xiao and to build goodwill if possible.

Although he was a son of a concubine and had established his own household, he was ultimately still a member of the Bai Family and maintained his connections with them.

As for Qin Changqing, that was beyond his involvement. He only needed to befriend Qin Xiao. The Imperial Capital had no intention of pursuing the matter, and with Qin Xiao here in his own Qingzhou, he had the advantage of being close at hand.

After he welcomed Bai Junxiong into the Seven Stars Tower, Ling Hongwen also arrived.

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