"His Third Highness arrived in person. I am really flattered."

On this day, Xiao Jiu was supposed to have a chat with Ji Min, but he didn't expect that it was Zhou Wuhun who was waiting for him.

The interior decoration is elegant and antique, with copper cranes lighting the lamps and smoke curling up. A young man in a black python-patterned suit sits cross-legged behind the big case, as powerful as a tiger, with a golden sword on his waist, and a pair of gloomy eyes like a ferocious beast hidden in the darkness.

The sight makes people subconsciously feel uncomfortable and fearful.

The young man had a strong momentum. After Xiao Jiu saluted, his eyes were still looking at him up and down.

Xiao Jiu stood silent, feeling inexplicably that the other person's eyes were like looking at a commodity that was waiting to be valued.

"It's a pity..."

The tips of my ears twitched, and a young man's voice came from my ears, which seemed to be sighing but not sighing. When I listened carefully, it seemed that there was a little smile, but I didn't know whether the smile was a joke or a sneer with murderous intent...

Xiao Jiu looked respectful on his face, but in his heart he felt more and more that something was wrong.

Then, he heard Zhou Wuhun say: "On the day of my father's birthday banquet, I saw you in this palace. You are decisive and have excellent archery skills. Yes, yes."

Xiao Jiu bent down and cupped his hands, "Thank you for the compliment, Your Highness."

But compared to Zhou Wuhun's first sentence, Xiao Jiu felt that this time it was more regretful.

But why?

The doubts in his heart were piling up.

"I heard from Ji Min that you rejected this palace's kindness and insisted on following my lustful fourth brother?"

Zhou Wuhun made no secret of the incompatible relationship between his brothers. With a sneer on his face, he looked at Xiao Jiu with sarcasm and disdain.

Xiao Jiu thought for a while and answered like this.

"The fourth young master has been kind to me for supporting me, so I don't want to let him down."

After saying that, he received a contemptuous retort from Zhou Wuhun.

"pedantic!"

A trace of contempt flashed in his eyes, but he quickly hid it, but he didn't know whether this emotion was for Xiao Jiu or someone else.

He cursed unceremoniously, "I thought you were different from those rotten civil servants in the court, but I didn't expect that you also learned their tricks!"

"I'm just giving you a small position as Zuo Shu Zhang, so you should be grateful for it. But in my opinion, even if you want to be a superior, I can get you a great position! This is my

That fourth brother can’t compare!”

At first, Zhou Wuhun did admire Xiao Jiu a little, but after hearing these words, he didn't like it, and he spoke in a harsh tone.

Without beating around the bush, he seemed to be bold and generous, as if he would not hesitate to pay no matter how high the price was to acquire Xiao Jiu. This kind of heroic spirit was indeed incomparable to Zhou Wuxi.

But this trustworthiness is too much, even a bit nonsensical, like pie in the sky.

For another example, one day you are walking on the street, and suddenly a martial arts boss rushes out and tells you that Bones Surprise wants to accept you as his direct disciple.

The good thing happened so suddenly that Xiao Jiu was not surprised for a moment, but instead felt a little wary in her heart.

After a moment of silence, Xiao Jiu bowed his hands and said, "Thank you, Your Highness, for your consideration."

Zhou Wuhun said so much, but in exchange for Xiao Jiu saying "Tai Chi" without any pain, he couldn't help but feel a little irritated in his heart.

But for some reason, he suppressed the restless emotions in his heart and tried to calm the emotions in his voice.

"Xiao Jiu, to be honest, this palace appreciates you very much and hopes that you can abandon the darkness and turn to the light as soon as possible. Working for me is not better than following my fourth brother?"

He frowned.

Even though she tried her best to hide it, Xiao Jiu could still see a little impatience from the subtle changes in his expression.

She obviously doesn't think much of him in her heart, but she still tries her best to win over him, even at great cost. This is more like completing a certain task, or... it seems like she has to do this.

But why?

Xiao Jiu decided to trick him and said hesitantly, "But the Third Highness has no shortage of capable men and generals. Even if I am willing to work for you, I may not be able to help you."

Seeing that there was hope, Zhou Wuhun's frowning eyebrows couldn't help but relax a little, and he said with a relaxed expression, "You are so humble, there are so many people with your all-around civil and military talents who can help this temple. We are short of talents like you."

."

Such straightforward praise made Xiao Jiu lower his head slightly, looking a little shy.

"Moreover, compared to my fourth brother, it is obvious that this palace can offer you a more promising future. Why don't you consider it, Chief Xiao?"

Xiao Jiu tasted a deeper meaning in this sentence, raised his head, and looked at Zhou Wuhun with doubtful eyes.

The latter smiled, as if he was proud and confident of winning.

As if to prove that what he said was true, Zhou Wuhun said something slowly.

"Even Taiwei Yang has defected to our sect. If Chief Xiao continues to follow my fourth brother, what future will he have?"

Yang Guosi's weight in the court was extraordinary, and Zhou Wuhun's mother's family was already very powerful. If Yang Guosi's help was added, the stalemate between the four forces would probably be broken, and Zhou Wuhun might become the strongest.

These words really shocked Xiao Jiu, and he almost instantly looked up at Zhou Wuhun. Although his expression did not change greatly, the hesitation in his heart only increased.

Why did Yang Guosi take sides at this time?

And what is the purpose of Zhou Wuhun's attempt to win over him?

Who is behind this? Could it be Yang Guosi?

All kinds of questions lingered in his mind, and the air in the room became quiet. It seemed like a long time passed, but in fact it was only a few breaths.

Xiao Jiu calmed down his thoughts and made a decision soon.

He bowed respectfully and said in an extremely slow tone, "Thanks to His Highness the Third Highness, I am willing to do my best for Your Highness. I hope Your Highness will not give up!"

"Ha ha ha ha……"

Zhou Wuhun happily stood up from the case, helped Xiao Jiu up in person, and said cheerfully, "You are willing to serve me. I want you to get what I want, so how can I dislike you?"

He said that no one could resist the temptation of a high official and a generous salary, and Xiao Jiu was no exception. Zhou Wuhun felt proud.

Xiao Jiu also looked quite moved when he heard this. The newly formed master and slave had a friendly exchange for a while, and then Zhou Wuhun returned home on the grounds that he had something to do.

Ji Min personally sent Xiao Jiu to the door, his attitude even more affectionate than before.

When Xiao Jiu came out of Ji Mansion and made sure that no one was following him, his expression suddenly darkened, and he could not see the slightest smile from before.

He was already sure that Zhou Wuhun was wooing him for some purpose, and it was probably not a good thing. In this case, Xiao Jiu simply took advantage of their intentions and used their tricks to trick him into doing this.

Purpose.

However, there was one thing that made Xiao Jiu extremely concerned.

Mutter a person's name to yourself.

"Yang Guosi..."

"Third Young Master said that Captain Yang voted for him? This is really the funniest joke I've heard this year."

In the simple study room of Zhang Shishi's home, he laughed so hard at Xiao Jiu who was sitting opposite him, looking like he was overjoyed.

If an uninformed person saw it, they would definitely think that what Xiao Jiu just told was a funny joke, which made the young man laugh like this.

Xiao Jiu pressed her eyebrows helplessly, "Stop laughing. Do you think this is true or false?"

Seeing Zhou Wuhun's confident attitude when he said this, Xiao Jiu felt that it was 80% true, but as soon as he thought about it, he felt that it was impossible.

Not only is Yang Guosi's usual external image consistent with his loyal and loyal attitude, but there is also a complex and unspeakable intuition in people's hearts.

At this time, Xiao Jiu thought of the new genius he had acquired, so he came to see Zhang Wuzhi.

He said: "Don't you call yourself the smartest person in the world? Tell me, what do you think about this?"

Ask him what he thinks...

Zhang's answer was much more direct.

He tilted his head and thought for a while. He had the same idea as Xiao Jiu, but he thought more deeply than Xiao Jiu.

He said: "The third young master thinks that Yang Guosi is on his side and regards him as his master. At least that is what the third young master thinks."

"But Yang Guosi's thoughts are not that simple. Only he knows who he is truly loyal to."

This was true. Xiao Jiu followed his words and asked, "So, do you think there is fraud in it?"

It was not that Zhou Wuhun used this matter to deceive Xiao Jiu, but what he said was that Yang Guosi might have defrauded Zhou Wuhun.

Zhang Zhidao also smiled coldly at this time, "Zhou Wuhun's disciples are all useless, they are all a bunch of brainless guys."

"Yang Guosi, an old fox, can really look at Zhou Wuhun and support his rise to power. It's better to say that he wants to rebel and become the king of Qi himself."

Of course, this was just a rant, so Xiao Jiu just listened and didn't take it seriously.

He sighed and asked, "Tell me, what is the purpose of Yang Guosi's move?"

this……

Zhang Zhidao thought for a while and pointed his finger at a person in the palace.

His tone was deep and meaningful.

"Yang Guosi is the king's confidant. If this matter is not from his sincerity, then it can only be the instigation of our king."
To be continued...