"All we do is for the country and the common...
"All we do is for the country and the common people," Chen replied"What a pity," he saidAfter a moment, he added: "As a result of our meeting tonight, I promise that when we destroy the Red Flower Society, you will be spared

"In that case, if you should fall into the hands of the Red Flower Society, we will not harm you either

Qian Long laughed"You refuse to give an inch, even before the EmperorAll right, it's been said nowLet us join fists and swear that from today onwards neither shall harm the other

The two men stretched out their arms and touched fists three times

"With such a strong tide, if the sea chanel black tote bag embankment is not renovated, the homes and graves of the common people will sooner or later be inundated," Qian Long said"I must see that my officials arrange for it to be reconstructed

"That is the act of a ruler who loves his subjects," Chen replied"The common people will be very grateful"Your father performed great services for the EmpireI could not bear to see his grave swallowed by the sea

He took Chen's hand and started to walk along the embankment with himThe guards wanted to follow, but he waved them back

"I gather from your expression that you are still unhappy," he said as they strolled along"Apart from discount hermes thoughts of your parents, what other problem do you have? You may be unwilling to become an official, but if you have any requests, I will do my best to comply with them

Chen was silent for a momentut I doubt if you would agree

"Any request you make will be granted

"Really?"

"I never joke

"Then I ask you to release my sworn brother, Wen Tailai

Qian Long started in surpriseHe had not guessed that this would be the requestFor a moment, he was at a loss

"How has Master Wen offended you?" Chen asked

"I cannot release him, but since I have promised, I cannot go back on my wordI tell you what: I won't kill bay bag chloe him

"Then we have no choice but to rescue him by force," replied Chen"I asked you to release him not because we are unable to rescue him, but simply to avoid injuring our friendship

Qian Long had witnessed the might of the Red Flower Society, and he knew this was no empty boast

"I appreciate your good intentions," he said"But I tell you honestly, I cannot allow this man out of my graspIf you insist on trying to rescue him, then I will kill him three days from now

Chen's blood boiled"If you kill Master Wen, you will never eat or sleep easy again," he threatened

"And if I don't kill him, I will never eat or sleep easy gucci men watches either

"If that is true, then even being Emperor cannot compare with the carefree life that I lead

"How old are you?" Qian Long asked

"I am not jealous of your carefree life, but I am jealous of your youthBut it is of no consequenceNo matter what one's achievements, everyone still returns to dust when their time is up

The two strolled on for a time

"How many wives do you have?" Qian Long askedWithout waiting for an answer, he plucked a piece of jade off his gown and offered it to Chen, saying: "This is a priceless treasure

Chen did not take it"I have not married yet," he said"You always set your sights too borse louis vuitton h