A few days later, Dongya followed the team back to Gusu City.

The moment he returned to the county governor's mansion and saw Ji Zheng, Winter Ya could hardly believe his eyes, he was still thinking about where to find Ji Zheng, and now Ji Zheng was standing in front of him, which was really a great joy. Although Winter Ya did not find his father, he still thanked God for allowing him to reunite with his relatives.

Everyone met again, naturally drank for pleasure, and talked late.

The next day, as soon as Zhang Xun and the others got up, the servants in the palace came to inform them to go to see the county lieutenant in half an hour. The three of them arrived in front of the main hall on time, and before the county lieutenant arrived, the three of them sat down in the main hall and waited.

The three of them sat according to the usual seating order, Gong Wanran was the first, followed by Ji Zheng, and finally Zhang Xun.

After a short time, the county lieutenant entered the main hall, and the three of them stood up and saluted.

Yu Suming sat down on the main seat and saluted back: "Let the three of you wait for a long time, I just came back from the court, the matter of the gold mine has been implemented, and the location is indeed as Zhang Xun said, and now Lang Zhong Ling Huang has received the gold mine." ”

Zhang Xun asked, "Lord County Lieutenant, I wonder if Lord Huang has found out the whereabouts of the gold mine laborers?" ”

Yan Suming shook his head and said, "When I received the gold mine, there was no one inside, only a few corpses. Moreover, Lord Huang will not waste time and effort to inquire about the whereabouts of the laborers. ”

"Well, it's also ......" Zhang Xun was a little disappointed, and he didn't ask anymore.

Juan Suming took out a jade brocade from his sleeve, this is an edict issued by King Wu, Juan Suming handed the edict to Gong Huiran, and said: "The king has an order, you two offer gold mines, report Li Zida, and the credit is not small." Especially Zhang Xun, who can be fearless in the face of danger and outwit Li Zida, the king appreciates it very much. Specially awarded Zhang Xun Zuojun Sima, Jin Jue third level; Awarded the title of Gongwan Ran Gu Su Simin, and was promoted to the third level. ”

"King Xie! Lord Xie Junwei! Zhang Xun and Gong Wanran hurriedly saluted.

"This is the reward you deserve."

Zhang Xun straightened up and glanced at Ji Zheng secretly. Ji Zheng always sat upright, the corners of his mouth were slightly tight, and the smile on his face was very stiff. Zhang Xun knew that Ji Zheng's heart must be very unpleasant, originally the three brothers had no official titles, but now they seem to have a distinction between superior and inferior.

The more Zhang Xun thought about it, the more uncomfortable he became, and finally he couldn't hold back and said: "Lord County Lieutenant, in fact, this credit is not unique to the two of us, it is precisely because Brother Ji desperately resisted that Dongya had the opportunity to return to the village to report the news." Otherwise, there is no chance that the two of us will survive at all, let alone Mr. Juan and Uncle Purple Kite, and I hope that the adults can show the king. ”

"Hmm...... I know. ”

Zhang Xun could feel that Su Ming had a perfunctory meaning, so he said unrelentingly: "My lord! It was not easy for Brother Ji to escape from the Yue Kingdom, and it was not as simple as simply crossing the border. ”

Zhang Xun said that, and stared at Ji Zheng directly, but Ji Zheng was still silent, so anxious that Zhang Xun scratched his head.

"Oh? Why is it not simple? Su Ming seemed to be a little interested.

"Let Brother Ji say it himself, it's better for him to experience this matter himself than for me to relay it." Zhang Xun said a word, and then hurriedly glanced at Ji Zheng.

Ji Zheng took a deep breath and finally said: "My lord, at that time, the people of Yue used strange poison to force me to go to Yue and put me under house arrest in a valley called 'Xingyue Hall', where hundreds of talents were gathered, and all kinds of documents were collected, such as hydrology, geography, customs, engineering equipment, and martial arts, all of which were involved, and the heart of the Yue people to strengthen the country can be seen. ”

"Xingyue Hall?" Juan Suming nodded, but didn't seem to take it to heart, "Okay...... Now that I know about this, you can go back and rest first. ”

Zhang Xun asked again: "My lord, should you ask the king to exterminate the Xingyue Hall?" ”

"I will report this to the king, all right, you can go down." Su Ming's face was displeased.

Zhang Xun wanted to say something, but Gong Wanran hurriedly got up and saluted, and then pulled Zhang Xun away.

When the three of them returned to their residence, Zhang Xun said very depressedly, "Why is Lord County Lieutenant not interested in Xingyue Hall at all?" If you want me to say that Xiao Ji's credit is the greatest! ”

"Okay, Master Sima, I don't care." Ji Zheng wants to use this playful language to hide the waves in his heart, but obviously he is not good at it.

Zhang Xun asked very unhappily: "I really don't understand why this is?" ”

Gong Wanran replied: "Although we don't know much about the government of the Wu Kingdom, but from some information we have obtained in the past few days, the king does not want to continue to attack the Yue Kingdom, so if something as ambiguous as Xingyue Hall is reported, the king may not believe it." ”

"However, as long as the king sends troops to see it, he will know the ambition of the Yue people!"

"This kind of thing is dispensable, even if you send someone, a hundred people, some books, what can it say? The key is not what Yue Guo did, but what Wu Guo didn't want to do. ”

Ji Zheng sighed and said very approvingly: "Hey, King Wu doesn't want to destroy the Yue Kingdom, but the Yue Kingdom is a disaster after all, I hope that the King of Wu can understand it as soon as possible." ”

Zhang Xun was still unwilling, "That Xiao Ji has done so many things, doesn't he have any credit!?" ”

Gong Wan shook his head helplessly.

"No! I'm going to go to the king and give up my title and official position to Xiao Ji. ”

Hearing these vexatious words, Ji Zheng's already mixed feelings couldn't calm down.

He was a little aggrieved, after all, he had suffered so much these days, and he had died nine times in his life, but he had no credit; After thinking about it, he was a little disdainful, what if he didn't have credit, who would be rare for this petty official, he didn't have to rely on Wu State; However, he was still a little unwilling, since he had already made up his mind to stay in Wu with his brothers, then he also had to earn fame and could not lose to his brothers; In this way, he was a little angry, he didn't want others to let the official give way, he didn't need others to be pitied; However, he was a little moved after all, he knew that this was not Zhang Xun's hypocritical statement, he knew Zhang Xun's heart, and Zhang Xun really wanted this.

Well, since he has already said that he wants to stay in Wu State, it is difficult for the gentleman to chase after him, and in order to make contributions with his brothers, he must also work hard.

Ji Zheng smiled with relief, he put his hand on Zhang Xun's shoulder, and said, "My Lord Sima, don't make trouble." In this way, I will eat at your place first, and I will bring more brothers in the future! ”

Looking at the sincere smile on Ji Zheng's face, Zhang Xun also smiled and said, "Hmm! Xiao Ji, let's lead the troops to fight together in the future! ”

"Good!"

Gong Wan was very happy, so he patted the shoulders of the two junior disciples and said, "In this case, we should also have a place to settle down, and it is not a long-term solution to live in the county governor's mansion." ”

Ji Zheng suggested: "Well, then let's go outside now and see if we can find a suitable residence, preferably a house, it will be cheaper to rent it whole, and the three of us can live in it with Winter Teeth, and we can take care of each other." ”

"Good! That's great! Zhang Xun was excited.

The streets of Gusu are very prosperous, full of people and traffic. The three of them searched for a long time, and although they looked at several houses, the rent was too expensive, and the three of them couldn't afford it.

"It's so frustrating to think that the rent here is so expensive!" Zhang Xun said stupidly.

Ji Zheng shook his head and said, "Hehe, it's not that the rent is expensive, it's that the three of us are too poor." ”

"Hey, the king rewarded the officials, why didn't he reward some money? It's good now, it's also a petty official, why can't I even find a place to live. ”

"Hehe, Lord Sima, when you take office, it's not easy to make some money at will?"

"Hmph, are you asking me to embezzle? I won't! Now that I have an official position, I should think about doing things for the people and the country, and I don't want to take any of that kind of ill-gotten gains! ”

"Haha! Jokes, jokes, I naturally know the nature of my brother. ”

The three of them searched the inner city, but they couldn't find an affordable house, so they had no choice but to go to the outer city to find it.

Zhang Xun was very depressed, kicking the stones all the way to relieve his boredom. Suddenly, Zhang Xun ran forward excitedly and beckoned, "Xiaoshuang!" Little Frost! Sister Hana! ”

Zhang Xun ran to Shuang Di and asked knowingly, "Xiao Shuang, are you shopping?" ”

"Hmm...... Brother Xiaoxun, let's come out to buy some needlework, Sister Hana wants to learn embroidery. Frosty nodded shyly in response.

"Do you want me to go shopping with you? Xiaoshuang, what do you like, I bought it for you! ”

Hana asked with great interest, "Are you three so idle today?" ”

"Where are you free, there is something serious today, I have been looking for a long time, and I am tired."

At this time, the other two stepped forward, and Ji Zheng saluted Hana and said, "Miss Hana." ”

Hana didn't respond, but asked Zhang Xun: "Been looking for a long time?" What are you looking for? ”

Zhang Xun replied: "It's not a way to live in the county governor's mansion all the time, so we want to rent a house and move in together." But after looking for a long time, I didn't find a suitable one, the house here is too expensive! ”

"Oh, that's right, I don't want to live in the county governor's mansion anymore, I always feel uncomfortable, why don't I live with you!"

"It's not appropriate!" Ji Zheng blurted out, "Miss Hana is her daughter's family, and it's really unseemly to live with the three of us. ”

"What's this?! Our Yue clan is a big family living together, there is no difference between men and women, old and young! Why can't I live with you? ”

"This ......" Ji Zheng hesitated, didn't know how to answer for a while, and finally could only say strongly: "Anyway, it's not suitable, there are differences between men and women, you can't be so rude!" ”

Hana was a little angry, put her hands around her chest, shook her head, and said, "Hmph! I don't care! Anyway, I don't want to live in the county governor's mansion anymore! If you don't want to live with me, don't live in! I live with Brother Gonghui and Brother Xiaoxun! ”

Ji Zheng's face was red, and he was so choked that he couldn't say a word. Seeing Ji Zheng's anxious appearance, Zhang Xun couldn't help but feel funny, so he winked at Ji Zheng evilly, and said jokingly: "I think Sister Hana's idea is quite good, there are many people." If Xiao Ji doesn't want to, we won't be strong, right? Ha ha! Xiao Ji, I will often come to play in the future. ”

When Ji Zheng heard this, his face was even more embarrassed and extremely embarrassed.

Seeing this, Gong Hui had no choice but to come out to play a round, he patted Ji Zheng's shoulder and said with a smile: "Brother Ji, it is inconvenient for Miss Hana to live in the county governor's mansion for a long time, so she has to come out to find a place to live." If Miss Hana lives outside by herself, I'm afraid you won't be at ease. It's better to follow Miss Hanna's wishes, let's go to the outer city to find a big mansion, rent it, and separate the east and west, not only will there be no inconvenience, but we can also take care of each other. Isn't that good? ”

Ji Zheng thought about it, finally softened his tone, and asked, "Miss Hana, is this good?" ”

Hana pursed her lips and smiled, "Okay, then let's go find the mansion together now!" ”

Shuang Tu lowered her eyebrows slightly, feeling lonely in her heart. During this time, with Hana by her side, she felt unprecedented happiness, but after Hana left, she had to face the cold and empty county governor's mansion alone. She wished she wanted to live with her brothers like Hana, but she knew it wouldn't be possible. Therefore, even if she was reluctant, she could only hold Hana's hand tightly and feel the warmth that was about to fade.

Zhang Xun suggested: "Then let's go to the East Outer City to have a look!" It's a little more prosperous over there. ”

"Nope." Gong Wanran immediately denied it, he pointed to the west and said: "Let's go to the west outer city to find it, the county governor's mansion is in the west, we should try to find a mansion close to the county governor's mansion, that is better." ”

"Oh, too, we should still be walking around with the county captain."

Gong Wanran nodded in approval, then squatted down, gently stroked Frost's forehead, and said gently: "In this way, we live closer, you and your brother can often come to our place to play, and I can also teach you some more poetry books, okay?" ”

"Hmm!" Frost was overjoyed and nodded vigorously.

When everyone came to the West Outer City, it was naturally not comparable to the bustling Inner City, but it was also much quieter.

At this time, Zhang Xun saw a clear gray brick wall with a sign for rent, and a peach branch poked out of the brick wall, and more than a dozen green peaches were knotted on the peach branch, and the peach leaves shook gently, reminiscent of the scene of fresh peaches on the tree a month later.

Zhang Xun jumped up vigorously, leaned against the wall and looked inside, and couldn't help but admire: "This yard is very good!" ”

"I'll see!" Ji Zheng said, jumped up, jumped on the brick wall at once, looked at it briefly, and also praised: "It's very good here!" The rooms are plentiful, the yard is large, and it's only a street away from the county governor's mansion. ”

Gong Wan said, "Okay, then go and ask the price." ”

After some interrogation, the three of them reluctantly retreated and sat side by side on the steps of the door, very disappointed. Zhang Xun was extremely depressed, and said dejectedly: "This house is really perfect, I really like it, hey, it's a pity, it's too expensive!" ”

Ji Zheng echoed: "Yes, this house is good everywhere, it is not remote, and it is very quiet, but it is too expensive, and our current financial resources can't afford it at all." ”

"No! I like it so much here, why don't I ......," Zhang Xun said, glancing at Gong Huiran, and whispered, "Why don't you borrow a little from that box first?" Will you return it in the future? ”

"No." Gong Wan categorically refused, and signaled Zhang Xun not to say any more.

Zhang Xun had no choice but to sigh, so he shook his hand and got up and said, "Let's go, let's go to the outskirts of the city to have a look...... Huh? What about Sister Hana and Xiaoshuang? ”

At this time, I saw the landlord nodding and exiting the courtyard door, and saluted inside: "Miss, you can keep the title deed, hehe, from now on, this yard is yours, you can move in at any time!" ”

"Well, I love it here." Hana nodded in satisfaction.

"That's okay, let's settle it all together, farewell!" The landlord said that he ran away.

Hana tilted her head and beckoned to the three of them, "Okay! I bought this house! ”

"Huh?! Buy...... Bought ......" Zhang Xun was dumbfounded.

Ji Zheng was in a hurry, and hurriedly asked, "How much did you buy it!?" ”

"It's not expensive, it's only fifty taels of gold." Hana said nonchalantly.

"Oops! Where is this mansion worth so much money?! The landlord sold you at least ten taels more! ”

"Oh, yes, he said fifty taels."

"Why don't you bargain!"

"Haggling? What does that mean? I don't understand the word. ”

Ji Zhengqi had nothing to say.

Hana shook her hand and smiled: "Oh, I see, you just think I'm too expensive." It's okay, it's okay, I saw that the three of you liked it so much, so I bought it. Anyway, it's quite heavy to carry this money every day, and I don't know where to store it, and I will buy something in the future, and spend it all. ”

"Eh! Miss Hana, that money was left by Mr. Qu Fu to Miss to settle down, Miss spent fifty taels at once, and she had to plan carefully for food and clothing in the future! ”

Hana disagreed, apparently unconcerned.

Gong Wanran shook his head and smiled: "In this case, let's live in, Miss Hana will be the landlord in the future, and we will pay the rent every month." ”

Hana smiled: "That's not necessary, but I won't buy vegetables to cook, you just take care of my food!" ”

The crowd laughed and was happy.