Nie Wushuang's guess was indeed not wrong. There was no killing and bloodshed in Jinxiang Palace that many people imagined. When Chu Jiangmian came back, he didn't even say a word about it, as if nothing had ever happened. This made the ministers led by Minister Fei Yi couldn't help but breathe a long sigh of relief. In fact, even deep down in their hearts, they do not want to have a big civil strife at this critical moment. Chu Jiangmian's actions really did not disappoint them.

However, for Uncle Wang, Chu Daxing and others, they don't think so. Looking at the young figure with a calm demeanor, many people hid their apprehension and hatred. No one would believe that he could be so magnanimous.

It was only now that everyone understood what Chu Jiangmian was doing when he said that he would keep a vigil in the Fushou Hall for ten days. It turned out that in order to win this war, he had done a lot of things in such a short period of time that others did not know. Even if it is said that it is strategizing and winning a thousand miles, it is not an exaggeration. After thinking about this, it is inevitable that some people in the faction that had followed the royal family and nobles and plotted against him began to wonder whether it was a wise choice to oppose for the sake of opposition.

And for Chu Jiangmian, who returned with great glory, the victory on the battlefield was just the beginning. No one understands better than him that the era in which he lives is about to usher in an incomparable magnificence. From now on, he must gather strength and be as prepared as he can.

The slanting sun began to fall in the west again, and the clouds of the half day covered the sky. Between the mountains and rivers, it seems that they are all stained red with blood. Standing on the highest floor of the palace, Chu Jiangmian looked at this magnificent scenery between heaven and earth with a calm expression, and had been standing here for a long time.

"You can't be so soft-hearted! When the interruption continues, there will be trouble! At a young age, she is a woman's kindness...... Hum! You don't look like Chu Lie's son in this respect. ”

Not far away, Ji Zi, who was sitting cross-legged on the cornice, had already lost more than half of a pot of spirits. In the past seven or eight days, he has rarely been able to drink without a drop of alcohol, which is extremely rare. Although he didn't want to meddle in things, what those guys in the royal family did was unfair after all. In his world, the best way is to swing a sword and cut the head to the ground.

Chu Jiangmian retracted his gaze and said with a faint smile: "There is a better way in the world than to use a sword to solve it, why bleed?"

"Your tolerance can only be exchanged for greater hatred from them. Man's ambition will not be extinguished by itself, just like the wild grass in the mountains, which will only flourish more and more. ”

Although Ji Zi has been immersed in the way of swordsmanship over the years, he has not asked about the world, and eventually became a generation of sword sects. But that doesn't mean he lacks the ability to plan. Under the cold watch, the situation in Zhao Guo was clearly visible. Although Chu Jiangmian has made great contributions to the country's conquest, after all, his foundation in the past is too shallow, if he does not use the killer to completely eradicate the disaster, I am afraid that under the appeasement and cultivation of traitors, it will eventually cause a situation that is difficult to clean up in the future. If Chu Jiangmian asked him for help now, he wouldn't mind taking care of it for him with superb means.

For Ji Zi, a person of his status, no one in this world can easily command him, not even King Chulie of Zhao back then. However, he couldn't rest assured of the young man in front of him. The two always laugh and talk about the affection of a pot of wine, but there are few people in the world who know that the weight of this pot of wine is heavier than the mountains and seas.

"Of course I know that. Wildfires can't be burned, and the spring breeze blows and grows again! But so what? I once promised my father that under no circumstances would I kill ...... of my kind. ”

"Stupid! Confused! It's stupid, when someone else slashes a knife at your neck, will Chu Lie still be alive to save his son? Hum! ”

"Well, why do you need to involve your father...... The general trend of the world is vast, and those who go along with it live, and those who go against it die. How can a few wild weeds be able to stop the power of the Heavenly Dao? Alas! If you really don't repent of evil, then you will have your own damnation, and it has nothing to do with me! ”

Chu Jiangmian lowered his brows, rubbed his face with his hands, and deliberately didn't look at Ji Zi's gaze. The other party's eyes were already wide, and he came over to stare at him while talking to himself.

"I think I Ji Zi was born in Jiangnan, and I have traveled all over the world with swords, and I have met several guys who are not ashamed. But today I found out that compared to you, they are far inferior to Wow! ”

"Well, Jizi has won the prize. This prince just knows a little bit about the heavens and bears some luck...... Hey! ”

"Alas! I knew it was just my mind. With your cheeky appearance, you probably are also a black-bellied guy. I'm really worried about your future opponents...... Old man, go and drink my bar! ”

"What old man? I heard from people a long time ago that Ji Zi was a beautiful man in Yushu back then! If you quit drinking from now on and repair it well, you will definitely still be a mature middle-aged uncle with infinite charm. What do you think? Think about it, stop drinking these spirits. ”

Ji Zi, who was carrying a wine jug in one hand, suddenly heard Chu Jiangmian's words change, and he no longer talked about those military and political affairs, but cared about him. couldn't help but be stunned in his heart, not knowing what he thought, he suddenly asked.

"You kid, who told me about what happened back then?"

Sensing the strange color on his face, Chu Jiangmian smiled secretly, but deliberately betrayed Guan Zi and didn't say anything.

"Ji Zi's name, everyone in the world knows it! Of course, I knew it. What's so strange about that? ”

Hearing him answer like this, Ji Zi seemed to be slightly disappointed. However, such thoughts are fleeting. He is open-minded and open-minded, and he has been willing to lie dormant here all these years, just to protect a promise in his heart. As for the rest, there is not much to ask for.

There is a lover in the world, and this matter has nothing to do with the wind and the moon. Even if she never expressed a hint of gratitude to him in her words, he didn't mind.

"Don't be stingy, boy! Trick me into quitting drinking, do you want to save you money on alcohol? The old man is not as good as you want. Hum! Whether it is your father or you, but I have promised that the wine in the wine warehouse of Zhao Guo will be drunk by me. You want to regret it, but you don't even think about it! Let's go, no matter what mess you have, the old man will enjoy this Tao Ran pleasure by himself. ”

Ji Zi held the wine jug in his arms, looking like a laipi. If you don't see it, who would dare to believe that this is the Jiangnan Jizi of the Sword Sect in the world!

"Lao Ji, thank you!"

Chu Jiangmian restrained his expression and bowed solemnly. Only he could understand how much of the deepest affection in the world was contained in the seemingly absurd verbal exchange between the two people. Ji Zi continued to stay, did he really want to drink his wine? Perhaps, the wine he drank will be repaid with blood!

"Military and political affairs, you will naturally take care of it yourself. Take care of your own safety! There will come a time when I can't take care of it...... The most severe test should come soon. ”

Jizi didn't look back. He jumped to the top of the eaves of the palace again, sat on his knees, and watched as a thick black shadow gradually spread out in the depths of the colorful glow on the horizon, slowly swallowing up all light. Twilight fell, the heavens and the earth were dark, and another night came.

Chu Jiangmian didn't do anything again that night. He sat before the coffin and fell into a deep sleep. Ever since Zhongzhou met the Son of Heaven and returned to Dragon City, he had never slept peacefully. After all, the mortal body is not a diamond iron fight, and the exhaustion and continuous days of fighting have actually exhausted him for a long time. If it weren't for the belief that he would win, I'm afraid he would have fallen long ago.

All the attendants who had received orders from His Royal Highness the Prince were to stay outside the palace. Everyone understood that His Royal Highness was going to spend this last night alone with the former king, so as to fulfill his filial piety, and no one dared to come and disturb him casually.

In the middle of the night, the cool breeze began to penetrate, and Chu Jiangmian was awakened by a dream. He was in a haze just now, as if he suddenly saw his father standing in front of him, and the smile on his face was the same as in those years before, only warmth, not majesty.

"You're good, well done! In this way, I can leave with peace of mind. It's just a pity that I have a fight with your father and son, and the time is too short. The general trend of the world, divided for a long time, will be united, and after a long time, it will be divided, and perhaps in the near future, there will be many disasters and difficulties...... A great era of heroes is coming! Jiang Mian'er, no matter how far the Zhao Kingdom develops in your hands in the future, I hope that Wu'er will treat the people of the world well, I want you to be a true king with unparalleled benevolence and righteousness, not a tyrannical overlord king! …… Finally, take care of your queen mother and siblings. I'm going to ......! ”

"Father! Don't go! You......! ”

Chu Jiangmian screamed, stretched out his hand to grab the air, and suddenly opened his eyes, the hall was empty and ethereal, but he felt that his whole body was soaked in cold sweat, and his heart was extremely painful. He finally couldn't hold back his tears, falling to the ground one by one, and couldn't help leaning over and crying, his sadness was irrepressible.

All those who waited outside all night knelt around the main hall, and their hearts were so sad that they wept. This young man, who was only in his early twenties, carried the burden of thousands of pounds that suddenly fell on his shoulders, and persevered alone for so many days, whether it was facing the thousands of troops and horses of the enemy country, or the hidden arrow blade from behind, he calmly and calmly endured it, without frowning.

However, when he finally returned with supreme glory and took off his armor, he also took off the hardest shell that protected his heart, and the sadness in his heart was so strong at this moment, he looked weak, but he was still the boy who wanted to be happy under his parents' knees.

It's just that for the rest of his life, he will never see the person who protected him again.