When they arrived at Zhu Zheng's country, they only saw him and his wife Wang. The food had been served and Wang was handling the dishes.

"Sister-in-law, how can I ask you to do it yourself?"

"Brother Dog is here, sit down quickly."

Mrs. Wang chuckled and said, "My servants are also celebrating the New Year, so I'll give them a holiday."

Wang was born in a small family, with good features, good looks, and a gentle and humble personality. Her family owned a cloth shop and was considered a wealthy family. When Zhu Zhengguo first pursued her, Wang's family did not agree. After all,

At that time, Zhu Zhengguo was just a top soldier. In the end, Li Xun invited Mao Anfu and Shanqiu, two generals of the fourth rank, to work together as matchmakers, and Zhu Zhengguo finally won the beauty back.

As a few years have passed, Zhu Zhengguo has been promoted step by step. He is now a fifth-grade Zhonglang General and deputy commander of the Inspection Commission. He is only twenty-six years old this year. He has become a general at a young age. His future future will definitely not be too bright.

Well, now the Wang family is extremely satisfied with Zhu Zhengguo, even a little fawning. However, Zhu Zhengguo attaches great importance to love and justice. Even now that he has a high official position, he always respects his wife and her family. He has never done so before.

Any neglect.

After Mrs. Wang had prepared the food, she was about to leave. Li Xun said, "Sister-in-law, where are you going at this time? Don't you want to eat with us?"

"I am a woman sitting here and you are not comfortable drinking and chatting."

Wang smiled gently, turned and left.

"The child is with my father-in-law. She has to go over and take care of her. Leave her alone. We will eat ours."

Zhu Zhengguo waved his hand, then stood up, cupped his hands towards Zhao Wei and said, "What do you call brothers?"

Zhao Wei cupped his hands and returned the greeting: "My lord, Zhao Wei, came to the door rashly. Sorry to disturb you."

"Since you are Li Xun's friend, you are also my Zhu Zhengguo's friend, so you don't need to be so polite."

Zhu Zhengguo smiled and waved his hand and said, "Brother Zhao, please sit down."

Zhao Wei nodded and sat down.

Li Xun poured wine for the two of them and asked strangely: "Why are you alone? Why aren't Yu Guang and Yan Yi here?"

Zhu Zhengguo said: "Yu Guang was having trouble with his wife. He sent someone over this morning to tell her that he wasn't in the mood to drink, so he wouldn't come."

Li Xun chuckled and said, "That's nice to say. I guess this guy Yu Guang was beaten by his wife again. He was afraid of losing face when he saw us, so he didn't dare to show his face."

Zhu Zhengguo laughed loudly and said: "That's right, I think so too. That boy Yu Guang always likes to join in the fun. Today, all the brothers are here. How could he not come? I think he will be beaten by his wife this time."

Not light."

Li Xun laughed. It has been almost seven years since he arrived in Fengjing. The brothers in need have not gradually become alienated because of the disparity in status. They are still as close as before. Li Xun hopes that decades from now

, several brothers can still maintain such a friendship.

"Where is that boy Yan Yi?"

Zhu Zhengguo said: "Just yesterday, news came from Yan Yi's hometown that his relatives had returned to their hometown. No, they hurried back to their hometown last night."

Li Xun said happily: "That's great. Yan Yi always misses his family, and now they are finally members of the group."

A few people were drinking and chatting. Zhao Wei just drank in silence and said very little. But when he listened to the chat between Li Xun and Zhu Zhengguo, he was quite surprised. These two people, whose official positions were not considered low, were together.

They only talked about some casual matters and basically did not talk about official affairs. Zhao Wei really rarely saw such a situation, but in this way, the atmosphere seemed very relaxed, and even Zhao Wei himself was infected.

, and occasionally say a few words.

As they talked, Li Xun told Zhao Wei his situation.

Zhu Zhengguo looked at Zhao Wei in surprise. He did not expect that this man who looked depressed and downcast would actually have such a glorious past. He quickly stood up and cupped his hands and said: "General Feihu, who is quite famous in Longyou, turns out to be Brother Zhao." , I have been famous for a long time, and I, Zhu Zhengguo, am very lucky to meet the real person today."

"Brother Zhu, please sit down. Brother Zhu praises you so highly. I, Zhao Wei, feel ashamed."

Zhao Wei stood up and asked Zhu Zhengguo to sit down. Then he shook his head with a wry smile and sighed: "A defeated general has no reputation."

Li Xun smiled and said: "Victory and defeat are common matters for military strategists. Brother Zhao does not need to worry about it."

Zhao Wei drank a glass of wine silently and said nothing.

Li Xun whispered: "Brother Zhao, don't worry, since you have surrendered, the emperor will never do anything to you."

Zhao Wei looked at Li Xun and asked, "Li Xun, do you think I'm the kind of person who wants to be slapped to death?"

Li Xun was stunned. He didn't expect that he would suddenly ask this question. He was silent in thought. He couldn't help but think of the scene when Zhao Wei was captured and wanted to die.

"Huang Shen is a person I admire very much. I once asked him, you have become a general and a duke, and you are not too young. Wouldn't it be better to enjoy wealth and honor at home? Why now, every time there is a war, you If you still have to charge to the front, are you really not afraid of death?"

Li Xun said to Zhao Wei: "Do you know what Huang Xun said?"

Zhao Wei looked at Li Xun without saying a word.

Li Xun drank a glass of wine and said: "Huang Zhuo told me that he is also afraid of death, but compared to the ideals and ambitions in his heart, the fear caused by death is not terrible. The reason why I still I’m still persisting and still fighting hard, but I’m...unwilling to give in!”

At the end, Li Xun shook his head. What is an ideal? What is an ambition? Li Xun has never thought about this. If possible, he just wants to live a wealthy and leisurely life. But sometimes, when people are in the world, Involuntarily, the progress of many things often runs counter to what I think, pushing myself forward without any room for retreat.

Not willing to give in?

Zhao Wei's whole body trembled slightly, and there was a strong resonance in his heart: "I have heard of Huang Cun's name for a long time, but I have never had the chance to meet him. If there is a chance, please introduce him to him."

Li Xun chuckled and said, "It's easy. I'll take you to see him tomorrow."

After having had enough wine and food, Li Xun was about to take Zhu Zhengguo and Zhao Wei to visit the Procuratorate, when Jiang Daxiong came in a hurry.

"Boss, someone from the palace has just arrived home. They say that Concubine Li has summoned her and wants you to come into the palace immediately for an interview."

Li Xun rubbed his brows, a little speechless, and did not summon him earlier. He drank a lot of wine at noon, his face was red, and he smelled of alcohol. If he went to the palace like this, he might be reprimanded again, but There is no other way. If my aunt calls me, can I still not go?
Chapter completed!