After the rain, the sky is clear, and the air is filled with a fresh smell. Zhang Xun and Ji Zheng didn't know when they chatted for the first night, but at this moment they were already on the rise, but the two of them still couldn't wake up.

"Brother Xiao Xun, Brother Ji Zheng!" Kazuyu shouted while knocking on the door outside the door.

Zhang Xun barely opened his sleepy eyes, walked to Ji Zheng's bedside in a daze, shook Ji Zheng, yawned and said, "Xiao Ji, ha...... Wake up ......"

Ji Zheng also sat up dizzily, his eyes half-squinted, obviously not sleeping enough.

He Yu was waiting outside the door in a little anxious, so he shouted inside: "It's already noon, don't you two get up yet?" ”

Zhang Xun opened the door, yawned at Heyu, and asked, "Heyu, what's the matter?" ”

"Didn't you say that you recommended Brother Ji Zheng to see my father today? My father is fine now, so let's go over quickly. ”

"Oops! Worst! Forget about it! ”

Zhang Xundeng was in a lot of energy, and the two hurriedly got dressed, and after a simple combing, they hurriedly followed He Yu to the main hall.

At this time, Gong Wanran was sitting opposite Wan Suming, talking and laughing.

Seeing Zhang Xun and Ji Zheng coming, Yu Suming beckoned the two to come in and sit down, and Ji Suming looked Ji Zheng up and down, and couldn't help but admire: "Mr. Ji's deeds, I have heard a little, and when I see it today, it really deserves its name, and it is true that the hero is a young man!" ”

Ji Zheng hurriedly saluted Su Ming and said, "The county lieutenant has won the award!" ”

"Hehe, Mr. Ji, please take a seat." Yu Su Ming signaled that Ji Zheng did not have to be formal, and then said: "I just talked to Mr. Gonghui that early this morning, the imperial court received the letter of state of Yue, which said that the king of Yue returned safely, thank the king for his kindness, and surrender with peace of mind in the future." ”

"That's very good." Ji Zheng nodded.

Su Ming's eyes changed, he looked around at the three of them, and said with a smile: "Can Gou Jian really surrender with peace of mind?" Hehe, what do you three think? ”

Zhang Xun immediately replied: "I don't think the king of Yue will really surrender, but it will not be easy for the Wu State to completely destroy the Yue Kingdom." However, at present, the country is poor and weak, and it will not pose any threat. ”

Yu Suming nodded, turned his head to look at Ji Zheng, and asked, "Mr. Ji, what do you think?" ”

Ji Zheng replied: "After escaping from the Yue country, I can really feel that the Yue people are not really surrendered. ”

"Hehe, then the three of you think that King Yue will take revenge sooner or later?" Su Ming asked with a smile.

The three of them nodded their heads.

Yu Suming smiled knowingly, and asked again: "Mr. Ji, you said that you just escaped from Yue Kingdom?" What do you mean by that? ”

Ji Zheng hesitated for a moment and said: "When Yiyang was in a predicament, I went to Changyi to ask for help, I didn't want to be framed by Li Zida and trapped in Yueguo, and then thanks to Miss Hana's help, I was able to get out." ”

"Oh? Miss Hana? Who is that? ”

He Yu hurriedly replied: "Sister Hana came with Brother Ji Zheng, and I arranged for her to live in the West Courtyard with Shuangdi." ”

"Oh......" Yu Suming nodded, speechless for the time being, as if thinking about something.

Taking advantage of this moment, Zhang Xun kept giving Ji Zheng a look. He desperately wanted Ji Zheng to say about Xingyue Hall, which could also be regarded as a credit, but Ji Zheng skipped this paragraph, as if it was intentional.

"Hana?" Juan Suming suddenly asked, "This name doesn't look like a Huaxia person." ”

"Miss Hana is from the Yue Clan." Ji Zheng replied.

At this time, Zhang Xun suddenly took over the topic, "Yes, Miss Hana is the leader of the Yue clan, and their clan migrated from the Western Regions, and they are extremely proficient in the art of smelting iron and forging swords. ”

After Ji Zheng heard Zhang Xun's words, he was stunned for a moment, and then lowered his head deeply.

"Oh...... Yue's people, I've heard of it. Yu Suming nodded and didn't ask anything more.

Several people talked about some things again, and between the words, Zhang Xun still tried to make eye contact with Ji Zheng, but Ji Zheng deliberately avoided Zhang Xun's gaze, and during the whole process, his face was dull, and he didn't say much, as if he was preoccupied, and he secretly harbored some displeasure.

In the end, Juan Suming said: "In addition, it is also mentioned in the national book of the Yue Kingdom that in order to express his gratitude, the King of Yue specially sent two Yue girls to serve the king. Recently, these two Vietnamese women will arrive at the border, and I will be in charge of this matter. Therefore, I may not be in the house for many days, and if there is anything at home, I will ask the three gentlemen to bother. ”

"Don't worry, sir." The trio saluted.

The trio then left the main hall. Zhang Xun put his hand on Ji Zheng's shoulder and said with a smile: "Xiao Ji, go back and play chess, right?" It's been a long time since I've sparred. ”

"Humph!" Ji Zheng shook Zhang Xun's hand away, and then walked away quickly without looking back.

"What's the matter with him?" Zhang Xun said to himself with an innocent face.

Gong Wanran shook his head and said with a smile: "Hehe, it's not what's going on with Brother Ji, it's what's going on with you." ”

"What's wrong with me? Shouldn't I just ask him if he wants to play chess? Zhang Xun was puzzled.

"Xiao Xun, have you really decided in your heart?" Gong Wanran asked rhetorically.

"Decide what?"

"You should know."

Zhang Xun lowered his head and was silent for a long time, and said, "I'll go and apologize to Xiao Ji." ”

Gong Wanran nodded, "Let's go, I'll go with you, and I'm also responsible for this matter." ”

Zhang Xun pushed open the door of the house, and sure enough, he saw Ji Zheng lying on the bed sulking, Zhang Xun patted Ji Zheng and said, "Xiao Ji, I was wrong." ”

"Humph! What's wrong with you! Ji Zheng still said angrily.

"I shouldn't have said that Miss Hannah is proficient in ironmelting." Zhang Xun did not shy away from his mistakes, and said directly.

Ji Zheng listened, didn't speak, still lying on the bed, with his back to Zhang Xun.

"I'll admit that I actually said it on purpose, and there seemed to be a thought in my heart that drove me to say it. Seriously, as soon as that sentence came out, I regretted it. I know that you went to great lengths and risked your life to get Miss Hana out of the Star Moon Hall, just to give Miss Hana freedom. But...... As soon as I said that, I once again put Miss Hana under threat, and if these Wu people caught Miss Hana for the same reason and forced her to make a sword for Wu again, then my sin would be too great. If that's the case, I won't forgive myself anyway. ”

"Did you really regret it then?" Ji Zheng turned around and asked.

"Really, I regret it, but fortunately, the county lieutenant didn't continue to ask...... But actually...... Actually, I really hope that you can tell the county captain about your experience in the Star Moon Hall, so that you can also be considered credited, and we can also gain the appreciation of the county captain. ”

Ji Zheng sat up suddenly, looked at Zhang Xun seriously, and asked, "So, you have decided to play for Wu Guo?" ”

Zhang Xun hesitated for a moment and replied, "Although I don't want to admit it, I may have already decided." Wu Guoguo is peaceful and peaceful, the lord is bright and virtuous, the national strength is strong, and he has the potential to dominate the world. In addition, we have also done some things for Wu Guo, and we have some credit, so it can be regarded as a beginning, otherwise...... Otherwise, where are we going to start over when we leave here? ”

Ji Zheng fell into deep thought, he looked at Gong Hui Ran who was standing aside, and asked, "Brother Gong Hui, where should we go?" ”

Gong Wanran looked at the two brothers in front of him, they were all staring at him, waiting for him to make a decision for the future of the three of them, he put his hand on the shoulders of the two of them, and said, "Do you remember what Master once said? If you want to build a career, you can't barge on the calm banks of the river, but you have to sail the sails to the rough waves. Perhaps, this is the reason why Master let us go to the Wu-Yue border. ”

After being silent for a long time, Ji Zheng finally said: "Then, let's choose Wu." ”

Zhang Xun nodded vigorously and hugged Ji Zheng tightly into his arms.