Chapter 409: Are you sure?
For a moment, everyone in the tent fell silent.
They saw it clearly; Shen Tang wasn't joking.
Registrar Yu: "Does Lord Shen intend to take this opportunity to openly and legitimately infiltrate the territory of Shiwu and incite war? It's not impossible, but such a large-scale operation will inevitably arouse the vigilance of Shiwu, and even the suspicion of King Zheng Qiao..."
If it were someone else, it wouldn't matter...
But what about Shen Tang...?
This boy possesses the Imperial Seal. If word gets out, either side will spare no expense to seize it!
Shen Tang said, "Instigate internal strife? We don't plan to go that far yet. It's just an opportunity to gather information within the Ten Crows territory to facilitate future plans. With the princess as a cover, the possibility of being suspected while traveling together is smaller."
Shi Wu boasted that he had completely bewitched Zheng Qiao.
There is absolutely no doubt that the family protection team has any problems.
As for instigating internal strife...
It's impossible to do that in such a short time.
The Shiwu regime has passed its most unstable period, with large and small tribes all submitting to the Shiwu royal court, making it difficult for outsiders to cause trouble. For now, the only option is to prepare for future wars as much as possible, and incidentally—
Complete the difficult problem given to you by Registrar Yu and others.
Registrar Yu said, "This is not easy either..."
Shen Tang spoke and laughed with ease, responding fluently and naturally.
Whether it's difficult or not depends on who it is.
proud!
Quite arrogant!
But they have every right to be proud.
Registrar Yu did not dampen the enthusiasm, but simply nodded and said, "In that case, we shall wait and see."
Having more allies is always better than having more enemies.
If Shen Tang is truly capable of protecting Yonggu Pass and keeping the Ten Black Iron Cavalry outside the pass, it would be a fortunate thing for the common people inside the pass.
Although internal wars among various warlords and powerful clans could cause widespread suffering, they at least knew their limits and wouldn't exterminate the people. After a victory, they would allow their people to recuperate and have a chance to breathe. But the Shiwu gang was different; wherever they went, it was like a locust plague, leaving nothing but desolation. Between "bad" and "worse," one naturally had to choose the lesser of two evils.
Thinking of this, Registrar Yu felt helpless.
Alas, being born into this world is beyond one's control. All the experiences of these years have taught him one truth—no matter how powerful a martial artist or scholar, they are no match for the mighty torrent of history, merely a drop in the ocean.
All they can do is "do their best".
Shen Tang smiled and said, "No problem!"
As the conversation ended, the atmosphere inside the tent eased considerably. The commander ordered someone to prepare a meal and invited Shen Tang and his group to have a simple meal as a way of "apologizing." Although Shen Tang was displeased that he was trying to befriend him, he didn't show it on his face.
In Yonggu Pass, serving wine to guests is considered the "highest standard"—even if the wine was provided by Shen Tang. The commander naturally had the soldiers pour wine for her, filling the cups to the brim, as if to say "let bygones be bygones with a drink."
Shen Tang frowned as she looked at the wine.
Chu Yao: "My lord is not good at drinking..."
"What scholar is not a good drinker?"
The commander smiled, especially since he was skilled in both literature and martial arts.
But this head looks pretty clear.
He doesn't seem like a fool...
Chu Yao: "...My lord is still young, and drinking wine is not good for his growth. I will drink this cup of wine on his behalf."
The commander seemed to have several question marks popping out of his forehead, and honestly asked, "Aren't you ashamed to say that?"
Chu Yao used to be a bigger drinker than him.
She was exposed to alcohol earlier than him.
He had repeatedly urged him to steal the wine cellar's treasures, with the leader in charge of the operation and Chu Yao as the lookout. At first, the two were not very skilled at the crime, and Chu Yao, seeing that things were not going well, tried to slip away, leaving him to be caught red-handed in the wine cellar as a petty thief.
Nine out of ten times, the beatings the general received in his youth were because he was either taking the blame for Chu Yao or was instigated by Chu Yao, making him extremely susceptible to Chu Yao's influence! Why didn't they say back then that "he is too young to drink alcohol"? At his age, why did he treat his lord like a child?
Chu Yao: "..."
He suddenly regretted that the incense stick wasn't thicker.
Before Chu Yao could speak further, Shen Tang reached out and picked up her wine glass: "I'm happy today, a couple of drinks won't hurt."
After saying that, he drank it all in one gulp.
Chu Yao: "..."
After downing that large bowl of wine, he knew his lord wouldn't sober up until tomorrow, and what might happen in the meantime was completely unpredictable. To make matters worse, his former childhood friend laughed heartily, praising his lord's impressive drinking capacity and ordering more wine to be poured.
Shen Tang accepted everything without question.
With each bowl she drank, Chu Yao felt that it would take her several more hours to sober up...
One hour, two hours, three hours...
It's almost the third day of being drunk.
Taking advantage of the pleasant atmosphere, Registrar Yu said, "There is something I would like to ask Lord Shen for his help with."
Shen Tang nodded: "Please speak."
Registrar Yu: "I am old and have spent half my life wandering, with no children of my own. My only wish is to have a relative by my side to comfort me in my longing for my family. Today, by chance, I learned that my elder brother's lineage has only one heir, Wei Heng. My elder brother and I are brothers, and his descendants will be my descendants. Wei Heng is quite talented, and I wish to keep him by my side and teach him carefully, so that he can inherit my elder brother's lineage and revitalize our family."
Yu Zi was rescued by Shen Tang and became Shen Tang's master. If Clerk Yu wanted to ask for her, he had to get Shen Tang's permission. Clerk Yu knew he would be harassed, so he was fully prepared for this when he dared to ask.
Upon hearing this, the commander couldn't help but turn his attention to the matter, ready to support Yu, the registrar, at any moment.
Shen Tang did not answer immediately, but looked at Yu Zi.
"Wei Heng, what do you think?"
Whether to stay or leave depends on Yu Zi.
Yu Zi suddenly became the center of attention for everyone in the tent. She was stunned for a moment, then frowned and pondered. After a struggle, she slowly but firmly shook her head.
Registrar Yu could not hide his disappointment: "Why?"
If Yu Zi is willing to come, he will definitely teach her everything he knows.
This is their only grandchild.
Yu Zi seemed to have something she couldn't bring herself to say.
She said, "It's not that I'm unwilling, it's just..."
"Just what?"
Yu Zi: "But can I also revitalize my family's reputation?"
"Why not?"
The one who asked this question was the commander.
He said, "Why are young people so insecure?"
In this respect, we should learn from Lord Shen Jun, who is practically wearing "I am the best in the world" on his face.
Yu Zi looked troubled.
Seeing the general's anxiety, Chief Clerk Yu, with his quick temper, said frankly, "Young brother, don't be afraid! Speak your mind if you have any concerns! Your great-uncle is very capable. If he can't solve it, we can solve it together!"
Yu Zi: "..."
She looked at her lord.
The latter seemed slightly tipsy, a hint of intoxication creeping into her brows, and she smiled and nodded almost imperceptibly into Shangyu Zi's eyes.
Encouraged, Yu Zi mustered her courage and said, "...This matter can only be discussed with my great-uncle at the moment."
The crowd was puzzled.
What secret is so rare?
Can't they listen?
Registrar Yu didn't make things difficult for Yu Zi. The grandfather and granddaughter went to a corner, and he flicked his finger to set up an anti-eavesdropping spell, indicating that Yu Zi could speak freely. Yu Zi whispered, "Grandpa... I told you before that my mother gave birth to a son and a daughter, right?"
Registrar Yu nodded.
Naturally, I remember.
Yu Zi said, "The person Mother took away was my younger brother."
Registrar Yu: "???"
Yu Zi: "I'm the one who survived."
Registrar Yu: "..."
etc!
Let him sort things out.
My niece only gave birth to a son and a daughter. The son died, so the surviving one must be the daughter, who is now standing before me, Wei Heng. In other words, Wei Heng—no, she is a woman?
Registrar Yu took a step back in shock and disbelief.
While everyone appeared to be clinking glasses and exchanging toasts, their attention was actually entirely focused on this side. However, no one dared to openly eavesdrop on the conversation between the grandfather and grandson. They could only observe their actions and secretly guess what they were saying, their curiosity as intense as if a cat were constantly scratching at them.
"you--"
Registrar Yu was completely unable to utter a complete sentence.
Hopefully, Yu Zi's expression will reveal an element of "joke".
But no, not at all.
"Really? You're not lying to your great-uncle?"
Yu Zi nodded: "Absolutely true."
Registrar Yu then asked, "Do Chu Wuhui and the others know about this?"
After asking the question, he realized he had asked in vain.
How could Chu Wuhui not know?
Yu Zi had previously lived a life of hardship in the city, and the few characters she learned were from her niece. This was far from enough to build a solid foundation, let alone open her dantian or condense her literary mind. Without a teacher to guide her step by step, it was extremely difficult to make breakthroughs based solely on her personal comprehension.
Although Yu Zi is talented, she missed the best opportunity, and her talent wasn't high enough to be self-taught. In other words, Chu Yao was most likely involved in the entire process of Yu Zi acquiring this literary heart. And how could her gender be hidden?
Upon realizing this, Registrar Yu looked at Chu Yao.
Chu Yao raised his glass to him in a toast.
Shen Jun waved to him slightly.
Registrar Yu: "..."
He silently swallowed the blood.
520……
So many weddings on this day...
Although I spent the whole day eating and sleeping, I'm still exhausted after the dinner. I'm yawning while typing... When will my energy return to normal?
(End of this chapter)
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