Ximen Fusu explained, "Miss Zhou, don't underestimate this Holy Maiden. In our Great Yue, the Holy Maiden's status is second only to the King!"
Zhou Nuo explained, "I'm not looking down on you, it's just that I think you're giving me way too much credit..."
"I felt an instant connection with you two siblings!!"
Ximen Fusu struck while the iron was hot.
He had studied the victory at Lingshan. Judging from the information, Xiao Luofeng certainly deserved the most credit, but the key to the victory was actually Zhou Nuo. Without her archery skills and her ability to quickly train archers, the outcome of the Battle of Lingshan would have been very different!
What's the big deal about giving her a saintess?
If we could lure Zhou Nuo to Dayue, Dayue could train the strongest archers in the Western Regions. Then, let's see how those wicked neighbors who covet Dayue can still be so arrogant!
Ximen Fusu had already made his plans. He wanted Zhou Chuan to be his bodyguard and Zhou Nuo to be his general. He was willing to pay any price as long as the brother and sister were willing!
Zhou Chuan didn't want Ximen Fusu to feel hopeful only to be disappointed in the end, creating a situation of 'love turning into hate', so he said directly: "Your Highness may not know me very well. I am just a free-spirited person who is used to wandering the world. I am very happy that you treat me as a friend, but there is no need to go to Dayue."
"And your younger sister..."
"My sister will definitely come with me."
Ximen Fusu choked for a moment, but his expression quickly relaxed, and he still smiled and said, "Alright! Everyone has their own ambitions, and I won't force you. But please remember what I said today, Brother Zhou. It will remain true forever! Next time you travel to the Great Yue Kingdom, I will definitely treat you to a warm welcome!"
Ximen Fusu was sensible and knew when to advance and retreat. He did not persist in the conflict, but instead planted a seed first.
Zhou Chuan clasped his hands in a fist salute to Ximen Fusu and watched his departing figure, saying, "It's better to wander the world. Although he is a prince and born into nobility, he actually has too many worries in his heart."
Zhou Nuo smiled and said, "I really didn't expect that I would have the chance to become a saintess in my lifetime."
"You're tempted?"
"I am already a member of the Right Prime Minister's office."
"Hmm..." Zhou Chuan nodded silently, knowing that his sister had genuinely agreed to become Zhao Huan's daughter-in-law.
He was also happy for his sister.
My sister married into the Zhao family, and from then on, she and my benefactor were family, which was a way of repaying his kindness from back then.
Once my sister has a child, it will be natural for her to stay in the Zhao family and live a good life, so she won't have to wander the world with me anymore.
This is what I wanted; this is what I wanted.
The only downside is that my future brother-in-law seems to have a lot of women around him...
"Brother Zhou Chuan, Sister Zhou Nuo."
As Zhou Chuan was thinking about these things, Wen Hu walked up from behind him.
Because of their encounter and acquaintance outside Yongshou Palace that morning, Wenhu addressed them as brother and sister with even greater affection.
Zhou Chuan and his sister also clasped their hands in greeting to Wen Hu, saying, "Lord of Sha County!"
Wen Hu waved his hand and laughed, "I've said it before, you are all people of the martial world, there's no need to address each other by titles, just call me Brother Wen if you think highly of me!"
“But this is the imperial palace, not the martial world.” Zhou Nuo controlled her emotions, trying her best not to let Wen Hu see her disgust.
You, Wen Hu, are the enemy of my benefactor. It's already painful enough that I pretended to talk to you, and you still want me to call you Brother Wen? You're dreaming!
Knowing what his sister was thinking, Zhou Chuan deliberately took a step closer to Wen Hu, shielding Zhou Nuo behind him, and smiled, "Thank you for your help this morning, Uncle Sha. I'd like to offer you a toast."
Seeing that the brother and sister wouldn't change their tune, Wen Hu stopped pressing the matter. After downing a cup of wine, he said, "Weren't you bothered by these people just now? But this morning I deliberately mentioned you two by name so that others would know we know each other, and that these petty scoundrels wouldn't bother you. Otherwise, even more people would come looking for you. The people who came looking for you just now were all powerful and influential. So, did anyone fancy you?"
Zhou Chuan said frankly, "If I really have someone I like, Uncle Sha will be very disappointed, won't he?"
“Very good, being straightforward is the nature of a Jianghu person!” Wen Hu also took a step closer to Zhou Chuan and said, “The Maoshan Sect is eager for talent and looks forward to your joining us.”
Feeling Zhou Nuo move slightly as if she was about to speak, Zhou Chuan quickly nudged her with his foot and said first, "We siblings do not intend to depend on anyone."
Wen Hu smiled dismissively and said, "If you really only wanted to be a pure江湖人 (jianghu person, a person who lives and breathes the martial arts world), why would you come to the palace to attend a state banquet? Let's not beat around the bush. You should know that the Maoshan Sect was established by the Left Prime Minister and has the Left Prime Minister's Mansion as its backer. If you want to choose a partner, no one here is more powerful or has a better future than the Maoshan Sect!"
"Brother Zhou Chuan's refusal was so decisive, could it be that you already have a client?"
"Could it be... that you are working for Zhao Cheng?"
Zhou Chuan narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "Zhao Cheng? Not very familiar with him."
Wen Hu smiled and said, "Before and after the Battle of Lingshan, some people saw Zhao Cheng at the foot of Lingshan, so this is just my guess. But I want to remind you that Zhao Cheng is eloquent and his words can indeed be very persuasive, but he is actually just a cynical playboy. Although he is rich, there is not much of a future in following him."
"Furthermore..." Wen Hu lowered his voice and said, "All the officials know that His Majesty is very wary of the Right Chancellor's Office. If you choose the wrong side, you may be caught in the crossfire if something really happens in the future."
Zhou Chuan clasped his hands in a fist salute to Wen Hu and said, "I have remembered what Uncle Sha said, but we are not really familiar with Zhao Cheng. We only exchanged a few words when we were toasting today."
"What did you say?" Wen Hu asked.
Zhou Nuo finally couldn't help but interject, "Do I have to tell you this too?"
Wen Hu said, "I'm just asking; you don't have to answer."
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