Hearing Gongsun Ze's words, Zhang Shumo understood that he was admonishing himself, but obviously he had misunderstood. So Zhang Shumo hurriedly explained: "Your Majesty, rest assured, Huaiguo will be the most reliable ally of Yan State, and will never cause chaos to Yan State." ”

Gongsun Ze laughed even more presumptuously after hearing this: "Hahaha! Look at how nervous you look, I'm just joking! But I'm getting more and more fond of you, why don't you stay in my Yan Kingdom after you marry Ning'er? ”

When Zhang Shumo heard this, he immediately thought about it. Although the two countries have formed an alliance, the relationship between this alliance is not solid, and Gongsun Xue should have thought about leaving him behind a long time ago, so there is no other choice now.

Just as Zhang Shumo was about to thank him, the eunuch beside Gongsun Ze hurried over and whispered in Gongsun Ze's ear.

Gongsun Ze's face changed after hearing this, and then he immediately said to the eunuch: "Let Fan Xiang come in, Zhang Gongzi is not an outsider now!" ”

Zhang Shumo understood that Gongsun chose to be kind to himself, and since he had won him over, he had to respond quickly. So Zhang Shumo hurriedly knelt on the ground and kowtowed to Gongsun Xue to thank him: "Thank you Your Majesty for your trust, Zhang Shumo is willing to serve Your Majesty!" ”

At this time, Fan Yao happened to walk in, and he was not surprised when he heard Zhang Shumo's words, but hurriedly said to Gongsun Ze: "Your Majesty, Zheng Guo has sent a mission, and it will arrive in Daijing within a month!" ”

When Zhang Shumo heard this, he finally understood why the eunuch whispered to Gongsun Xue, because he was afraid that he would hear it. Since Gongsun Xue asked Fan Yao to discuss this matter in front of him, this shows that Gongsun Xue is making his position clear to himself, and he is on Huaiguo's side.

Gongsun chose to sit on the couch unhurriedly, picked up a cup of tea, and asked while blowing, "What is the purpose of their trip?" ”

The content of the letter is not detailed, and it does not mention their purpose, but it is thought that it is mostly related to our country and the peace negotiations with Huaiguo. And ......" Fan Yao said, half looking at Zhang Shumo.

Gongsun Xue naturally knew what Fan Yao meant, so he said faintly: "Let's say, Zhang Shumo is not an outsider, and he will soon become my nephew and son-in-law!" ”

Fan Yao nodded, and then said, "Their trip may be related to the death of Xu Xuan and Xu Fei!" ”

Gongsun Xue said unhurriedly: "This just happens, I also want to know who is so bold and dares to collude with Zheng Guo!" ”

Immediately afterwards, Fan Yao discussed with Gongsun Xue how to deal with the Zheng Guo mission, and Zhang Shumo listened on the sidelines without interjecting a word throughout the whole process.

After the two finished discussing, Gongsun Xue looked at Zhang Shumo: "Shumo, you've been listening to it for a long time, don't you want to express your opinion?" ”

Zhang Shumo hurriedly replied: "The foreign minister doesn't know much about the affairs of Yan State, so he doesn't dare to say anything. ”

Gongsun Xue laughed after hearing this: "I remember how arrogant you were when you first arrived in my Yan Kingdom, why are you humble now?" ”

Zhang Shumo immediately narrowed his eyes when he heard this, and for some reason he was faintly worried in his heart.

Gongsun Xue didn't make it difficult for Zhang Shumo anymore, just waved his hand: "Okay, you go down first, don't live up to my expectations of you!" ”

When the time came to Youshi, Gongsun Zhi came to the vicinity of Huoyunguan on the outskirts of Daijing City. After waiting for a long time, Hua Wu came to meet him.

"How? Have you ever found out that Gongsun Kang has a ghost? Gongsun Zhi asked Hua Wu.

Hua Wu immediately replied: "If you go back to Your Highness, Gongsun Kang will go to Huoyun Temple in the morning, and he will eat in the temple, and then enter the house accompanied by the old Taoist priest in the temple. and not a prince for more than a few hours did not see them come out. As for what they said in the house, the subordinates didn't dare to inquire, the old Taoist kung fu was not weak, and the subordinates were afraid of being discovered. ”

Gongsun Zhi nodded: "Okay, as long as he doesn't play any tricks!" ”

After speaking, Gongsun Zhi rode his horse to Huoyun Temple to make an appointment.

As soon as Gongsun Zhi arrived at Huoyun Temple, Gongsun Kang and the old Taoist priest immediately came out to greet him. When the three of them entered the guest room, Gongsun Zhi found an unfinished game of chess on the table in the guest room, which was obviously played by Gongsun Kang and Lao Dao.

So, Gongsun Zhi couldn't help but say: "Uncle is so Yaxing, he actually plays chess with the Taoist chief here." ”

Gongsun Kang smiled slightly: "Second Highness seems a little strange? Although this king has been named the king of Qi, he doesn't ask about any political affairs, so he naturally has a lot of leisure time, unlike the second highness who is so busy! ”

The old Taoist priest laughed: "The two distinguished guests chatted slowly, and I will prepare some tea!" After saying that, he left the room so that the two of them could chat.

Gongsun Zhi said straight to the point: "Why did my uncle ask me to come here to meet, can't I meet in the palace?" ”

What Gongsun Zhi didn't expect was that Gongsun Kang nodded as a matter of course: "Does Second Highness still think that it is the same as before?" Since the Second Highness planned this kind of thing, the eldest brother must have strengthened the monitoring of His Highness, so I had to arrange to meet in this wilderness. In order not to make my eldest brother suspicious, I came in the morning. ”

Gongsun Zhi narrowed his eyes when he heard this: "Uncle is saying that my father is sending someone to spy on me?" ”

"That's natural, think about it, so much has happened to Daijing, will the eldest brother do nothing?"

"Is my uncle asking me out to remind me?"

Gongsun Kang nodded: "It's okay!" His Majesty will definitely be suspicious of His Royal Highness in this matter, so from now on, His Royal Highness would better be more restrained, secretly accumulate strength, and accumulate thick and thin! ”

Gongsun Zhi thought that his strategy was relatively perfect, so he couldn't help but ask, "Why did Uncle just remind me?" Could it be that the father would not suspect Gongsun Luo? ”

Gongsun Kang smiled: "Will the eldest brother suspect that His Royal Highness doesn't know about this king, this king just wants to remind His Royal Highness." I know my eldest brother's temper too well, otherwise I wouldn't be idle all day long and don't ask about political affairs! Second Highness, don't worry that this king is using you, the reason why this king reminds you is completely for Qin'er! ”

Speaking of this, Gongsun Kang sighed helplessly: "I have no hope in this life, so I can only pin my hope on Yang'er!" Qin'er trusts His Royal Highness, so that's why I'm on your side. Gongsun Kang has nothing else to ask for, he just hopes that on the day His Royal Highness ascends the throne, don't forget about Qin'er! ”

After listening to it, Gongsun Zhi thought about Gongsun Kang's words in his heart in order to find out whether it was true or false.

At this time, Gongsun Kang suddenly said: "Okay, the fishing rod should be ready, and His Royal Highness will accompany the king to the backyard to fish for a while!" ”。

"Fishing?" Gongsun Zhi looked at Gongsun Kang in wonder: "Uncle asked me to come all the way just so that I could accompany my uncle to fish, right?" ”

Gongsun Kang smiled slightly: "If we don't fish together, I'm afraid the eldest brother should suspect that there is a cat between you and me!" Do you think everything around you is reliable? ”