Go back to Wubao and listen to your servants report that Zhou Wuping is here.

When Xiao Jiu found the other party, he saw him standing under a wall in the castle, looking up at the huge machine axis on the wall dozens of feet high and looking attentively.

The sound of people training during training came from the spacious school field. Xiao Jiu looked at him quietly for a while, then suddenly walked closer and said, "Why are you here, Your Highness?"

The other party has not contacted Xiao Jiu for several days. Xiao Jiu happened to be very busy during this period and had no time to delve into the reasons behind it.

Hearing the sound, Zhou Wuping turned around as if waking up from a dream. When he saw it was Xiao Jiu, his face immediately showed a hint of surprise, and he said happily, "You are finally back."

"This is my first time coming to your mansion outside the city. I didn't expect it to be so uniquely decorated and have these mechanisms. Who designed them? It's so ingenious."

The two seemed like old friends reunited after a long separation. Zhou Wuping was full of joy and excitement when he saw Xiao Jiu again, which made Xiao Jiu suspicious, and Zhou Wuping's reaction was not right.

"It's not worth mentioning that it was simply made by a craftsman. Your Highness came here to see me today, but there is something urgent?"

Xiao Jiu's lukewarm attitude made Zhou Wuping's enthusiastic smile lessen a bit. Returning to the topic, he pretended to be calm and smiled, "Why don't I come to see you if I have nothing to do?"

Xiao Jiu saw the difference in his smile at a glance. He knew that the other party was hiding something from him, but he didn't ask. He just said, "That's not the case. I have been a little busy with the refugee affairs recently and couldn't find time to go to the city to visit His Highness.

, but asking His Highness to make a hard trip is really inappropriate."

There was a little apology on Xiao Jiu's face. Zhou Wuping felt relieved, smiled knowingly, patted Xiao Jiu's arm, and said generously, "There is nothing to feel guilty about. Ah Jiu is busy, and I understand."

On the other hand, he couldn't do anything to help.

Thinking about it, he pursed his lips and looked a little more depressed. The corners of his cloud-white sleeves were rubbed hard by a hand and became wrinkled.

"Ajiu, I... have something to tell you."

This was the first time Xiao Jiu had seen Zhou Wuping look like this, cautious and solemn.

Holding back the surprise and doubt in his heart, Xiao Jiu asked, "What is it? Do I need to go to the study?"

"Um."

Zhou Wuping nodded gently.

So the two of them walked side by side to the study. They walked together. From a distance, they seemed to be about the same height.

One person was wearing gorgeous regular clothes with red stripes and white background. Xiao Jiu was wearing plain clothes and a black and gray coat as usual. She had a calm and calm temperament. She led Zhou Wuping to the study without saying a word.

The room, which is about 40 square meters, is filled with three large rows of books and bamboo slips, plus an office desk. The guest table for discussing matters with others is placed in the corner. It is not big or small, just enough for four people to sit around it.

Zhou Wuping and Xiao Jiu didn't seem very crowded when they sat facing each other.

"Your Highness, please."

Xiao Jiu politely poured a cup of tea and pushed it in front of Zhou Wuping.

The latter's eyes were still darting around the room, his expression slightly dazed.

Reminded by Xiao Jiu's voice, Zhou Wuping came back to his senses and couldn't help but glance at the bookshelf behind Xiao Jiu that was as high as the top of the rafter. "Have Ah Jiu read all these books?"

Xiao Jiu was startled and didn't understand why the other party's focus shifted to this. He glanced back lightly, then turned around and said, "Have read it briefly. Your Highness, what do you want to tell me?"

Because of Xiao Jiu's reminder, Zhou Wuping also recovered from the shock of the room full of books, lowered his head, and after a long silence said, "Ajiu, what you said to me in the past,

Are you still counting?"

This meaningless sentence made Xiao Jiu stunned for a moment and didn't understand, "What is your highness referring to?"

He said a lot to Zhou Wuping, but I'm afraid it's hard to tell how much was lies and how much was truth.

Fortunately, Zhou Wuping also knew that what he said was too abrupt. After thinking about the words, he suddenly raised his head and looked at Xiao Jiu solemnly, "Even if you say, I can pursue the position of crown prince."

"In the past, I was humbled by my own weakness and could not make this determination. At that time, you advised me to be positive and positive. You also said that I am also the son of my father, so I am naturally qualified to compete with you!"

He stared at Xiao Jiu nervously and eagerly, wanting to get a definite answer from him. When he said this, he couldn't help but his heart was beating fast.

Xiao Jiu raised his eyebrows slightly, but his expression remained calm, with no change in his expression. There was some doubt and thought in his lowered eyes.

Being able to mention old words again meant that Zhou Wuping himself must have been ambitious and greedy for the position of prince, so Xiao Jiu could probably guess the purpose of his visit.

But why did Zhou Wuping suddenly ignite this ‘ambition’?

"I have said this..." Xiao Jiu admitted unhurriedly, while also observing Zhou Wuping's reaction, "Has His Highness made up his mind? Decided to fight for that position?"

Zhou Wuping nodded firmly and affirmed, "Yes. I want to compete for that big position!"

After a pause, he suddenly held Xiao Jiu's hand on the case and said, "Ajiu, are you still willing to help me? If you help me, I will definitely have nothing to worry about."

Facing his sincere and affectionate confession, Xiao Jiu hesitated for a while, resisting the temptation to withdraw his hand, and suddenly asked, "Why does Your Highness want to fight for the big position?"

In my heart, I am not really moved, but since the topic is here, I inevitably want to hear the answer to the other person's question.

Zhou Wuping was silent for a while. After some contemplation, he said, "Just because no one dares to bully me anymore!"

After waiting for a long time, Xiao Jiu could not help but ask, "Is there anything else?"

Something else?

After Zhou Wuping was stunned for a short time, he came up with something to say, "I also want the people of our country to live and work in peace and contentment and the world to be at peace. This is my great wish and I will carry it out throughout my life."

What a pleasant statement. How can we still live and work in peace and contentment, and the world is at peace?

Xiao Jiu almost couldn't help but laugh out loud. When will this world ever be peaceful...

In the end, Xiao Jiu couldn't hold back her laughter completely. She lowered her head, a trace of laughter escaped from her mouth, and her shoulders were shaking slightly.

Seeing this situation, Zhou Wuping was confused at first, but then he 'understood' and felt that Xiao Jiu recognized him. He laughed happily, his eyes immediately shone, and he said even more proudly, "If I can win the position of prince,

, will definitely make Daqi richer and stronger, and make my father and the courtiers look at me with admiration, and even worse..."

His voice suddenly dropped, "After my father passes away a hundred years later, I will ascend to the great throne. At that time, this palace will have the final say in the Qi State. I will definitely make Ah Jiu a high minister and a prince!"

After laughing, Xiao Jiu felt that his mood was waning. After maintaining a calm expression, he looked at Zhou Wuping and slowly said, "I am willing to be driven by His Highness's ambition. This is Xiao Jiu's honor."

No matter what Zhou Wuping's reason is, this is the same answer. His extremely low and slow tone is like reciting simple and unpretentious scriptures, which seems solemn and has a strange charm. Xiao Jiu's eyes at this moment are also...

Extraordinarily mysterious and deep.

The seeds of ambition he planted in Zhou Wuping's heart finally took root and sprouted. Zhou Wuping honestly followed the path he envisioned. Xiao Jiu should naturally be happy.

But deep down in my heart... I just can't warm up no matter what.

"I knew it! Ahjiu, you will definitely help me!"

Faced with Zhou Wuping's overjoyed expression, Xiao Jiu just smiled in response and was extraordinarily calm.

In fact, he had developed a mentality that he was too lazy to deal with it anymore. Therefore, the emotions on his face did not fluctuate much. Zhou Wuping, who was only immersed in the joy of subduing a capable minister for his own use, was not aware of it at all, and even

Somewhat proud and smug.

He thought that Xiao Jiu was indeed different from what those people said. Xiao Jiu wanted to take advantage of him, and his intentions were very big.

He was obviously treating himself very well, urging him to study and practice martial arts, and he was still loyal to him and had great expectations. All the good things Xiao Jiu had done to him over the years seemed to come to his mind at this moment, and Zhou Wuping was so moved that he couldn't help but hold Xiao Jiu tightly.

He held his hand and promised, "Ajiu, if I become king from now on, you will be my most capable minister and my best friend in this life."

"Aping is also my confidant."

Xiao Jiu replied, smiling.

Of course, they are destined not to be lifelong confidants.

I just don’t know how Zhou Wuping would react when he recalled what he said today when the truth was revealed?

In the end, Zhou Wuping left with satisfaction. Xiao Jiu did not see him off, but sat alone in the study, looking down at his empty palms. There were thousands of thoughts in his mind, which finally came together into one sentence, "Come here, let Mr. Wu and
Chapter completed!