He Yan was not able to become sworn brothers with Xiao Jue, but was persuaded by Xiao Jue's nephew to become sworn brothers with him.

Cheng Lisu took He Yan to his own room in the guardhouse. The room was naturally different from the dormitory where the new soldiers lived. It was a separate room. Although it was not luxuriously decorated, it was much better than the place where the new soldiers lived.

There was actually incense burning in the room, and the incense was held by an exquisite fairy ornament. Seeing He Yan staring at it, Cheng Lisu explained, "This is a good thing I brought from the capital. My uncle didn't allow me to light it here, so I lit it secretly. Don't tell him."

Just like a kid who does bad things behind his elders' backs.

He Yan thought, let alone Xiao Jue, she wouldn't let him light it even if it was her. It's summer now, the weather is so hot, why would I light any incense? It would be so uncomfortable.

Seeing that he didn't say anything, Cheng Lisu misunderstood his meaning again and asked tentatively, "Do you like this very much? If you like it, I'll give it to you!" He stuffed the incense burner into He Yan's hand, "It doesn't matter, our relationship deserves it!"

He Yan put it back for him, "...Thank you, I have nowhere to put it."

That’s right. Cheng Lisu thought about it and nodded with regret. “I’ll go talk to my uncle and ask him to change your room to the same one as mine.”

He Yan: “…”

It would be strange if Xiao Jue agreed! If Cheng Lisu really succeeded in this, she could even call him Big Brother!

"By the way, you still don't know who my uncle is, right? My uncle is the current commander of the Right Army, General Fengyun, the Second Young Master Xiao, your boss." Cheng Lisu finished speaking in one breath, and then looked at He Yan's face. Seeing that He Yan looked normal, he said "Huh", "Why aren't you surprised at all?"

Should she be surprised? He Yan said, "I see that the young master has a great demeanor, not like an ordinary person, and I guess his uncle should be the same. As expected, like father, like nephew."

This pleased Cheng Lisu. He smiled shyly, scratched his head, and said embarrassedly, "That's not true. I'm far inferior to my uncle. My uncle lives next door to me, but he's out now. Otherwise, I'll take you to see him."

He Yan thought, that's not necessary.

"Come on, I've got the tea ready." Cheng Lisu was busy running around, stuffing a cup of tea into He Yan's hand, "After you finish this cup of tea, we'll be sworn brothers!"

He Yan looked at the tea in his hand, hesitated for a moment, and put the tea back on the table.

Cheng Lisu was stunned for a moment, "What's wrong?"

"Mr. Cheng, I think we shouldn't call each other brothers. We are of the wrong generation." He Yan said.

She and Xiao Jue are of the same generation, but Cheng Lisu calls Xiao Jue uncle. If she and Cheng Lisu become sworn brothers, wouldn't she have to call Xiao Jue uncle in the future too?

Would she let Xiao Jue take advantage of this? She was just wishful thinking!

"Why are we divided into the wrong generations?" Cheng Lisu was puzzled. "I am fifteen this year, and I heard from Coach Liang that you are sixteen this year. The age difference between us is not too big."

"Your name is Uncle Xiao... Governor. He is not that old, right?" He Yan said. Xiao Juehe was only one year older than her previous self, and now she had just reached adulthood. She asked, "Is he your real uncle?"

"Yes, we are relatives." Cheng Lisu explained very seriously.

It turns out that Cheng Lisu's mother, Madam Cheng, the wife of Yousi Zhilang, is a cousin of Xiao Jue. However, the age difference between Madam Cheng and Xiao Jue is too big. When Xiao Jue was born, Madam Cheng had already married, and the two siblings rarely interacted. However, when Cheng Lisu grew up, he liked to stick to this uncle who was about the same age as himself.

He Yan thought about it and seemed to remember that when he was in Xianchang Hall, there was a fat and fair young man who often came to see Xiao Jue, but he forgot whether he called Xiao Jue "uncle".

"My uncle is excellent in everything. He is one in a million in both literary and military strategy. It is a great honor to follow him. Others dare not call me 'the useless young master' anymore." Cheng Lisu did not feel ashamed when he mentioned the nickname. "Now I am good friends with you, and you are as excellent as my uncle. I am really amazing!"

He Yan: “…” I don’t know where this amazing thing comes from.

Speaking of He Yan, Cheng Lisu thought of something and asked her, "By the way, you are so outstanding, Brother He, what does your family do?"

He Yan didn't even have time to drink the sworn brother tea, but he actually called her "Big Brother He". He Yan didn't know whether to answer his question or correct him first. She said, "My family is just an ordinary family."

Cheng Lisu saw that she didn't want to say more, and she had a deeper meaning. Cheng Lisu said solemnly, "I understand. Experts like you don't want to reveal your whereabouts."

He Yan thought, maybe this kid has a problem with his brain?

"You are so capable, why did you come to Liangzhou?" Cheng Lisu asked, "With your abilities, why did you join the army?"

He Yan then repeated to his nephew what he had said to his uncle: "A man should make achievements and establish a career, get rewarded, build a house, marry a wife and have children, so that his life will not be in vain."

The nephew was not as impulsive as the uncle. The young man with red lips and white teeth looked at her for a while, nodded and praised: "Your idea is very good, very... down-to-earth. But, Brother He, aren't you too late to join the army and make achievements? There have been no wars in the past few years. It is said that heroes emerge in troubled times. We are in a peaceful and prosperous era. You have no place to display your martial arts, it's a waste."

He Yan: "..." This kid is quite thoughtful.

"Why don't I show you a way?" Cheng Lisu approached her and whispered, "You know the Southern Army under my uncle, right?"

He Yan nodded: "I've heard of it." The Southern Army was established by General Xiao, and they were invincible and undefeated.

"Among the Southern Army, there is a shock cavalry unit, the Nine Flags Battalion."

He Yan of the Nine Banners Camp also knew that this was a group of trusted men that Xiao Jue had trained for himself after he took over the Southern Palace Army. They were mostly good at surprise attacks and used strange methods.

"My uncle came to Liangzhou this time to do other things, and also to select some people from this batch of new recruits and bring them back to join the Nine Banners Camp."

He Yan was shocked, "Isn't the Nine Flags Camp no longer accepting people?"

"That's a title given to outsiders. The most precious thing in the world is talent. Everyone in the Nine Banners Camp is talented. Last time, a big brother in the camp was injured and broke one of his hands. He couldn't fight anymore and now he's an official in the court. So, if you want to achieve success, get promoted and make money, you have to find the right place first. With your skills and being one of us, you should go to the Nine Banners Camp." The young man spoke slowly.

He Yan gradually put away her smile. After a moment, she frowned and asked coldly, "Have you told anyone else what you said just now?"

Her eyes were cold and fierce. Cheng Lisu was startled and stammered, "No..."

"Then remember, you can't say this to these two people."

Cheng Lisu nodded subconsciously: "...Okay."

He Yan was satisfied, and suddenly frowned again, with the corners of his lips raised, "But what you said just now is very right."

"Huh?" Cheng Lisu was confused.

The fastest promotion was secondary. She fought and earned merits on the battlefield, which was too slow. Even if she was promoted, she might not have any contact with the He family. But it was different when she was with Xiao Jue. General Feng Yun and General Fei Hong were mortal enemies. Just based on this point, she could do a lot.

Moreover, it was much easier to find out about court affairs when she was with Xiao Jue. She had never thought of having any relationship with Xiao Jue in her previous life, but now she had to rack her brains to become Xiao Jue's confidant. This was unbelievable, but it was also a coincidence.

He Yan drank the tea in the cup, stood up and said, "I want to join the Nine Flags Camp."