Chapter 06

As night fell, Lu Shenxing and his companions stopped at Qianye Forest. The flickering firelight made everyone's tired faces flicker.

Lu Shenxing gently stirred the fire with the wooden stick in his hand, and the aroma of meat filled his nose. In order to prevent himself from rushing over, he began to take out the information given by the system to divert his attention.

A few years later, Emperor Changyuan died of illness, and the crown prince succeeded to the throne and changed the country's name to Chengtian. King Jing was unwilling to submit to him.

It was Xin Liang who offered advice to Tai Changqing, and King Jing got the country and the beauty.

The prince valued friendship and loyalty, which was also the reason why he became the emperor with the shortest reign in Dayang.

Lu Shenxing glanced at King Jing and said, "Brother, as long as I am here, Xin Liang will not stand on your side, and this country will not belong to you."

"I heard that General Chang is a wine lover. I happen to have some good wine here that I got from somewhere else."

As soon as he heard the word "wine", Lu Shenxing's expression changed immediately and he fell down after drinking one glass.

"General Chang, please."

Upon hearing the voice, Lu Shenxing went to see King Jing. When he saw clearly what was in his hand, his eyes twitched. He actually brought a wine glass with him when he went out. Why didn't he just bring a wine jar as well?

Whether it was a test or not, he had to face it. Lu Shenxing took the wine glass, closed his eyes, and drank it in one gulp, not even tasting it. "Good wine!"

Seeing the empty wine glass, King Jing's eyes flashed, and he asked in a worried tone, "General, are you okay?"

Lu Shenxing felt a terrible stomachache, and the air he exhaled was filled with the aroma of wine. He took a quick breath and laughed heartily, "I'm fine."

"I'm so sorry, General Chang. I forgot to remind you that this wine has a very strong aftereffect." King Jing looked very sorry. "But General Chang is truly a remarkable man. I can only take small sips at a time. I've never seen anyone so careless."

Lu Shenxing had already whipped King Jing's corpse countless times in his heart. He was a vengeful villain, and he would pay back double the price next time for the setback he suffered this time.

King Jing saw that the people around him were silent and the aura around them had changed. He raised an eyebrow and asked, "General Chang?"

Lu Shenxing tilted his head, the dancing flames blurring his drunken face. He uttered a sound through his nose, "Hmm?"

King Jing narrowed his eyes and smiled, "Nothing."

As his body grew hotter, anxiety gradually welled up in Lu Shenxing's eyes. If he didn't leave, his identity would be exposed.

As if sensing something, Xin Liang, who had been sitting under a tree not far away, slowly came over, tapping his bamboo stick. He first greeted King Jing loudly before saying, "General, there is something I don't understand and would like to ask you a question."

Lu Shenxing stood up and said awkwardly, "Your Majesty, I..."

King Jing waved his hand indifferently and said, "Go ahead."

After Lu Shenxing and Xin Liang left, a man in black appeared in the darkness. He said, "Your Highness, I met Changzhou once before. That person was completely different from the impression I had of him. Could it be that..." He didn't say anything else, after all, it involved an imperial official.

King Jing didn't seem to care. He held the paper fan against his chin and smiled in an ambiguous way. "Does it look like it?"

The man in black looked at the slowly walking figure and said thoughtfully, "Your Highness, that Xin Liang bears some resemblance to Young Master Wei Chen."

"It's more than just a few points."

King Jing looked at the thick night sky. He had heard his teacher mention that there was a man in Changzhou who was extremely knowledgeable and had been appreciated by his father. He thought it must be Xin Liang. If he could use him...

As for Changzhou, he couldn't see through it, but he was sure of one thing: he was not a friend.

The man in black whispered, "Your Highness, why don't you send your men to try Changzhou?"

King Jing shook his head, "No need."

Whether Changzhou is real or fake will be revealed after he arrives at the royal city and enters the palace. There is no need for him to do that.

After making sure he was far away, Lu Shenxing sat down on the ground, but still felt uncomfortable, so he simply lay down.

Xin Liang stood nearby, and the wind passed in front of him, bringing a hint of coolness.

One of them was standing and the other was lying down, and no one spoke, as if they had agreed on it in advance.

Looking at the night sky that was like a piece of black cloth, Lu Shenxing rubbed his temples. He had forgotten that this body could tolerate alcohol so well. It was his psychological effect that was at work.

Lu Shenxing felt the urge to urinate, so he stood up from the ground. Just as he was about to walk away, he stopped and thought that the only person present wouldn't be able to see him, so he just turned on the faucet and let the water run.

A sound of water rang in his ears. Xin Liang paused for a moment, then stood there with a red face, feeling a little embarrassed and at a loss.

Lu Shenxing shook a few times with a look of relief on his face, put the big thing in his pocket and lowered his head to adjust his belt.

"Military Advisor, what don't you understand?"

After a few moments, Xin Liang's lips opened and the sound that came out was so light that it was almost drowned out by the chirping of insects around him.

"The prince has become suspicious of you."

Xin Liang's words were too sudden, and Lu Shenxing didn't react immediately. He turned his head abruptly, looking over with a sharp and alert look.

"Military Advisor, what do you mean?"

The feeling of oppression from above his head made Xin Liang subconsciously tighten his grip on the bamboo stick, and his lips straightened a little.

Lu Shenxing took a step forward, approaching from a high position, and Xin Liang straightened his back.

"I don't ask who you are, nor do I care why you're attached to Changzhou." Xin Liang's fingers rubbed the bamboo stick. "Human power is limited, and it's normal that there are things in the world that are beyond comprehension. So you can rest assured, I have no interest in your origins."

You are really open-minded. Lu Shenxing never thought that one day he would have such an open chat with Xin Liang. The other party was so calm. He raised the corner of his lips and said, "Why don't you ask how Changzhou is doing?"

Xin Liang said in a cold tone, "What does the life and death of others have to do with me?"

Then weren't you just reminding me because you were worried about me? Lu Shenxing raised his eyebrows and glanced at Xin Liang's face with a strange look.

"You are different." As if knowing what Lu Shenxing was thinking, Xin Liang lowered his head and repeated it softly.

Although this person had many strange traits and occasionally made unreasonable requests, he had no ill will towards him and even intended to help him. He knew this from the beginning.

You finally know that I am different. Lu Shenxing felt very relieved. He reached out and patted Xin Liang's shoulder, chuckling softly, "Remember, anyone in this world could harm you, but I won't."

Xin Liang was stunned for a moment. He took a few steps back like a frightened bird and turned to leave. He was in a panic and almost fell down several times.

Lu Shenxing stood there and touched his chin. Wasn’t what he said sincere enough?