Chapter 113 Peace Agreement

"Young Master, whenever I think of Brother Gou lying alone in the grave... I feel so sad..."

"It's only his body lying there. His soul has gone to travel the world and can finally rest in peace."

"Young Master, when I die, don't bury me. Just burn me into ashes and scatter them in the wind..."

This time, Huo Gannian remained silent.

Yun Chen looked at the sunset sadly, and Huo Gannian stared at her back intently.

For the first time, he thought of leaving.

As long as he sat in this wheelchair, he could only watch her fight for her life.

As long as she was with him, she would be in danger.

But if she leaves him, she can survive and live in peace with her abilities.

But just the thought of separation made him feel a pain in his heart as if it were being cut by a knife, and his throat seemed to be strangled by an invisible hand, making it impossible for him to breathe.

But some things in this world are so weird that you can’t even think about them.

Huo Gannian had just let go of the idea of ​​"separation" when Nan Lijun sent someone to invite him to Bailu Island to discuss matters.

When Huo Gannian and his personal guards arrived at Egret Island, the main hall was already packed with people.

All the great merchants under the princess were present, and all the famous family heads were present. Yan Shijiu was also here.

As soon as he saw Yun Chen, Yan Shijiu happily raised his fan and waved it, grinning and laughing heartily.

Yun Chen nodded slightly, and Yan Shijiu immediately noticed that she was in a bad mood, and subconsciously looked at Huo Gannian coldly.

After Huo Gannian sat down in the hall, Nan Lijun said:

"I want to negotiate peace."

Huo Gannian glanced around the hall and knew from everyone's expressions that before he came, Nan Lijun had already persuaded everyone to negotiate.

Huo Gannian's expression remained normal, without saying a single word:

"Okay, then I'll follow the princess's orders."

Nan Lijun sighed:

"Young Master Huo, the current situation is extremely bad for us. We can't provide irrefutable evidence to clear the charge of 'possessing weapons with the intention of treason'. If this continues, I'm afraid we will be completely defeated. After much thought, I think it would be better to negotiate with the Yu family. All the major merchants present here will pledge a 10% annual profit to the Yu family, and the Huo Gang will give up 80 branches to Yu Yangji. How do you think?"

The hall was completely silent, waiting for Huo Gannian to speak.

The Huo Gang is not only the most powerful faction under the princess, but also the leading force in charging into the Yu Family.

If Huo Gannian doesn't nod, Nan Lijun can't force him.

Nan Lijun was also very clear about this. How could she not know that if she gave in one step, she would have to give in all the time? But she still made up her mind and tried to put on the most friendly smile, saying to Yun Chen:

"Guard Xiaoyun, what do you think?"

Yun Chen almost didn't realize that Nan Lijun was talking to her. How could she have the chance to speak in such a meeting? She was just a small guard.

However, before Yun Chen could react, Huo Gannian immediately responded:

"Okay, let's talk about peace. Princess, you can do whatever you want."

"Okay, okay, then it's settled." Nan Lijun didn't dare to look at Huo Gannian out of guilt. She knew that he must have a gloomy and murderous face.

But Nan Lijun was also forced to do so, otherwise how could she dare to mention Yun Chen's name and imply a threat with Huo Gannian's most valued confidant.

After the peace talks were decided, everyone started to talk and make suggestions. Finally, Nan Lijun wrote a peace agreement in his own handwriting, listing all the matters such as compensation and cession of the hall.

The peace agreement was written, but who would deliver it became a problem.

Nan Lijun asked everyone:

"This peace agreement is extremely important, so someone needs to deliver it to the Yu family in person. Please recommend someone."

The hall fell silent again, no one wanted to take on this dangerous and troublesome task.

Nan Lijun was displeased, and his voice was also strong. "Everyone, now that we have reached the stage of peace talks, we all share the honor and disgrace. No one can stay out of it."

After a long silence, a big merchant who was in charge of the ironware business said:

"Your Highness, please forgive me for speaking frankly. Since we are delivering a peace agreement, we cannot go with a large fanfare. We can only go deep into the heart of the Yu Family alone. We have no martial arts skills and I'm afraid we won't be able to protect ourselves."

Another big merchant echoed, "Yes, peace talks are just wishful thinking on our part. Who knows whether Yu Yangji is willing to talk or not? Right now, his Yu family has the upper hand, so how could they easily compromise? Delivering the peace agreement alone is like walking into a tiger's mouth. It's truly dangerous."

"That's not the case. Even when two countries are at war, they don't kill envoys. Would Yu Yangji dare to kill the person who delivered the letter of agreement?"

"That Yu Yangji guy has absolutely no moral principles. Can you guarantee that he won't touch the person who delivered the contract?"

"Then what should we do? The person who delivers the contract must have the skills to protect himself, a certain reputation and rank, and must be smart and courageous to succeed."

Everyone was talking about it, and they all turned their eyes to Huo Gannian. They all agreed that the person who would be most suitable to deliver the peace agreement should be from the Huo Gang.

Huo Gannian quickly calculated in his mind: Ye Yan has the responsibility of commanding the personal guards, and although his rank is high, he should not act rashly; Bu Yan is already a secret guard, and should not show up easily; if Hua Jue goes, I'm afraid a fight will break out in just a few words.

Huo Gannian pretended not to notice Nan Lijun staring at Yun Chen. Letting Yun Chen enter the Yu family alone? Unless Huo Gannian died first.

"Young Master, how about I go..."

Yun Chen opened his mouth to ask, and Nan Lijun on the side was overjoyed.

Huo Gannian was about to refuse sternly when he heard a hoarse voice coming from the corner of the hall -

"Young Master, I'll go."

Everyone looked towards the corner following the sound, only to see a dark and strong young guard wearing the uniform of the Huo Gang's guards.

Xiao Liu walked forward, knelt in the hall, and said to Huo Gan:

"Young Master, I am willing to deliver the peace agreement. I am also a personal guard, so I am qualified to go, right..."

Xiaoliu's eyes were slightly red, but his expression was more determined than ever before.

Everyone says that Xiaoliu is young and can't accomplish anything, but that doesn't mean he is stupid.

Although Ye Yan and Yun Chen didn't say anything, Xiao Liu dreamed of Xun Jian all night long, rushing straight towards his knife tip time and time again...

Xiaoliu finally understood, and seemed to have grown up overnight.

He knew that Xun Jian had given his brother a better future by stabbing him in the chest.

A personal guard of the Huo Gang, with a bright future that will bring honor to the family.

Xiaoliu thought, in this case, he must not let Xun Jian down. He would risk his life to win great merit and serve as a personal guard in a solid and legitimate way.

Yun Chen understood Xiao Liu too well, and precisely because he understood her too well, she couldn't argue with Xiao Liu.

She knew that Xiaoliu was stubborn and would never give up until he got the job and earned the first place.

On the other hand, Nan Lijun originally only wanted Yun Chen to deliver the contract letter. Looking at the strange and green young guard in the hall, she was a little disappointed, but she didn't know what to say.