Xiao Yezi packed his bags and prepared to go to Yandu City. Before leaving, she found Yunxi, and Tuo Yunxi handed over her resignation as Princess Zhaoyin, and asked him to present it to Empress Dowager Zhen on her behalf. By the way, she also asked Yunxi for a favor - to release Lu Zheng.

In the last battle, there were many enemies and many prisoners, Lu Zheng was already imprisoned in Yandang City by Wanyan, and as soon as Yandang City was broken, Lu Zheng naturally became a prisoner. Releasing a captive is not a difficult task for Yun Xi, although he cherishes Lu Zheng's talent, but since Xiao Yezi said that he wants Lu Zheng's freedom as a reward for her meritorious service, he will let her go.

Goodbye Lu Zheng, she still felt a little guilty, after all, she did take advantage of him at that time. But Lu Zheng smiled and shook his head: "The two armies are fighting, I understand. ”

"You don't understand." Xiao Yezi's eyes became wet, "If you can, I really don't want to disturb your life, just let you do what you want to do and study what you want to study......"

Lu Zheng smiled: "Silly sister, you and I still have a long way to go." Why go back and care about the past? Look, haven't you come and let me go now? If you really want to use me, you're going to ask me to join the Heavenly Kings, aren't you? ”

He was so young, but so transparent, Xiao Yezi was speechless for a while, and sighed: "I can't imagine that you can live more clearly than an older person like me." ”

"Sister, your next step is to fight Yandu City, right?" Lu Zheng said with concern.

"Yes...... The Zhaoyin people have waited for the opportunity to return to the country for so many years, and they will not let it go easily. Xiao Yezi said in a deep voice, "I don't count if I say this alone." ”

"But sister......" Lu Zheng stared at her and sighed, "Do you want to go with you?" I can see that you're not the kind of person who can mess with the tricks. ”

"But I'm from Zhaoyin, shouldn't I contribute to my country?" Xiao Yezi asked.

Lu Zheng said tentatively: "That...... Let me ask you, if I were a Yanjin person, would you take me down without asking whether it was good or bad? ”

"This ......," Xiao Yezi muttered for a moment, "I don't know. This question...... It's too hard. Yan Jin and our Zhaoyin are feuds, and I can't resolve them alone. ”

"That'...... Will you still protect me? Lu Zheng asked again.

Xiao Yezi was silent for a long time before he made up his mind: "...... If it were you, I would at least protect your life. ”

"But...... If you really choose to save my life, won't you be the enemy of the whole Zhaoyin? You must know that although I am young and have not killed any Zhaoyin people in battle, the gunpowder and artillery I participated in the design and production have been used in the war between Zhaoyin and Yanjin. Although I did not kill Beren with my own hands, Beren died because of me. The day before yesterday, the big battle was just because your friends around you weren't hurt, so you didn't hate me. But what about those who lost their loved ones and comrades in the war? Can they not hate me? As long as I don't use Zhaoyin, I can't dissolve the hatred in their hearts. Wherever I go, I can't make any more inventions that represent happiness. At this time, will you still decide to let me go? Don't you feel like you're wasting your grace? ”

"It's just troubled times, and it's hard to save your life." Xiao Yezi shook his head, "I know you don't want to do these things in your heart, but you are coerced by others and have to do it." I don't care if others know about it, I just understand. ”

Lu Zheng looked at her, and a close smile appeared in his eyes: "Since this is the case, I won't leave." ”

"Not leaving? Why don't you go? Xiao Yezi wondered, "This ......"

Lu Zheng smiled: "I have known since I was a child that I am from Zhaoyin, and because of this, I have been excluded a lot among Yanjin. People often say that if they are not of my race, their hearts will be different, and although I am young, I am well aware of their suffering. It's just that I read the love of giving me a bite to eat and do things for him. It's just that I didn't expect him to distrust me so much, and with just a fake letter, he wiped out the eleven years of subordination and friendship...... The Lord of Yanjin is still like this, what does it mean for me to return to Yanjin? Rather than this, it is better to stay in Zhaoyin and continue my talents. ”

Xiao Yezi hesitated: "It's just ...... Don't you want a normal life? ”

Lu Zheng smiled: "Normal life? Growing up like a child? Then marry a wife, have children, and start a family? I can also do these things in the Zhaoyin Heavenly King Gang. It's not a conflict, is it? ”

Xiao Yezi was surprised by his open-minded thinking, and said, "What did you say...... That's right, too. ”

Lu Zheng stretched out his hand and poked lightly on Xiao Yezi's nose: "It's still older than me for all these years." ”

Xiao Yezi smiled slightly: "I thought you would be afraid of this strange environment, so I didn't want to force you." ”

Lu Zheng shrugged: "At first, I really didn't want to surrender like this. Xiao Yunxi asked people to persuade me several times, but they didn't move me. ”

Xiao Yezi was stunned: "That...... Why did you change your mind again? ”

Lu Zheng smiled cheerfully: "Because of you!" ”

"Me? I didn't do anything, huh? Xiao Yezi was stunned again.

Lu Zheng smiled: "Because you ...... Look at me as a human being. He raised an eyebrow, stood up, and looked into the sunlight outside the cage: "I want to ...... Since it is a friend you recognize, it may be different from Yan Jin's others. Don't think that I may be the son of the King of Lu Tian, I should be loyal to Zhaoyin. I'm still young, I don't have so many enemies and family hatreds, and I have a lot of time to try. I'm fighting for the life I love. ”

Xiao Yezi was warmed by his generosity, and smiled with relief: "Look at you so open-minded...... I was also relieved. ”

Lu Zheng turned his head and said with a smile: "What about you?" Sister? I've heard...... The person you like is trapped in the Yanjin Empire, are you going to find him? ”

Xiao Yezi nodded and said, "Yes." His name is Yang Yizhao, and he is also a very warm and open-minded person like you. ”

Lu Zheng was stunned: "Yang Yizhao? The person you like is Yang Yizhao? ”

Seeing that his expression was different, Xiao Yezi couldn't help but wonder: "What?" ”

Lu Zheng said: "He...... It seems to be very close to Wan Yan Xuan. ”

Xiao Yezi's heart jumped, and for some reason, he suddenly felt a little strange: "Wasn't he under house arrest by Wan Yanxuan?" How can they get so close? ”

Lu Zheng said: "Since you left, he has been imprisoned in the dungeon of the palace by Wanyan Xuan. But it's also quite strange, generally people who meet Zhaoyin, Yanjin people are either persuaded to surrender or forced confessions, but Yang Yizhao is different, Wan Yan has never killed him, nor tortured him, although he is locked in a dungeon, he is also good to eat and drink. I've heard rumors that he has an ulterior relationship with Wan Yan Xuan. ”

(End of chapter)