Take the city to the Warring States

Chapter 263 Murder by the River

In the early morning of the next day, footsteps could be heard in the courtyard where Zhao Wuming lived.

Qing Que bowed respectfully to Zhao Wuming who was standing in the courtyard: "Prince Ji of Yan Kingdom is visiting."

"Ask him to come in".Zhao Wuming was not at all surprised that Ji Zheng came to Zhao Wuming. Since he had put pressure on Zuo Zhi yesterday, it was only natural for him to come.

Ji Hao led Peng Qing into the courtyard, looked at Zhao Wuming and couldn't help but look up and down: "Yesterday, I heard someone report that the fourth son of King Zhao Cheng came, and I was very happy in my lonely heart. I hope to forgive my sin when I visit this morning."

Zhao Wuming looked at Ji Hao: "The prince is here, please come into the lobby and have a talk."

"Now the flowers are in full bloom, and the beautiful scenery outside the city is attractive. I came here early in the morning, and I just wanted to invite the fourth son of King Zhao Cheng to play outside the city. It is not beautiful to enter the lobby to talk at this time, I am afraid it will delay the time."Although Ji Hao harbored murderous intentions in his heart, he showed a candid appearance, with a little complaint mixed in his tone.

Zhao Wuming was a little puzzled, his eyes full of puzzlement: "The prince is here to ask Gu to go outside the city to see the beautiful scenery?".

"There is a peach grove to the west of Jicheng, and the peach blossoms in it are really beautiful. Wouldn't it be a pity to come to Jicheng and not see this beauty?"Ji Hao explained to Zhao Wuming, while paying close attention to the changes in Zhao Wuming's expression.

West of Jicheng?Zhao Wuming suddenly thought of the peach garden that he passed by when he entered the city yesterday, and the sound of the piano that seemed familiar: "It seems that the prince wants to enjoy the peach blossoms."

"Who doesn't like the beauty of peach blossoms, not to mention that there is a wonderful place in that peach forest."Seeing that Zhao Wuming was a little moved, Ji Hao took the opportunity to add fuel to the fire.

Zhao Wuming asked Ji Hao subconsciously: "I don't know what is so wonderful about it."

"The fourth son of Zhao Chengwang must be a person who likes hunting. There is a river deep in the peach forest. There is a forest along the river. There are countless wild animals in the forest. Let's try hunting first. Wouldn't it be fun to watch the beautiful scenery?" ".When Ji Hao said the word safari, his tone was aggravated, obviously with the intention of being aggressive.If he, Zhao Wuming, refuses, wouldn't he admit that he is not as brave as Yan Guo in this aspect.

Zhao Wuming looked at Ji Hao's provocative gaze, and showed a playful smile: "I don't know why the prince is so determined, but he is a person who likes hunting."

"I heard that the fourth son of Zhao Chengwang was in Zhao State, defeated the army to stop Pang Juan, and then defeated 20 Anyang soldiers. If he is not a person who likes hunting, how could he have such a reputation, so I can only conclude that Zhao Chengwang The fourth son must like hunting."Ji Hao explained without hesitation, but at the same time secretly watched Zhao Wuming's expression change.

Zhao Wuming looked at the blooming flowers not far away: "In this way, it is false for the prince to admire the peach blossoms, but the hunting is true."

"The fourth son of King Zhao Cheng knows that there was no peach forest in the west of Jicheng a few years ago, but a woman sent someone to transplant it."Ji Hao answered irrelevant questions and explained to Zhao Wuming.

Zhao Wuming looked at Ji Hao, didn't say anything but listened quietly.

Ji Hao glanced at Zhao Wuming, then looked away, his expressionless face was obviously trying to hide the jealousy in his heart: "At first, Gu didn't know why this woman spent so much time transplanting peach trees. It wasn't until a year ago that Gu finally realized that this woman It turned out to be yearning for a man."

"It's human nature for a woman to miss a man, but He Gu heard a trace of anger from the prince's words."Zhao Wuming pretended not to know, and asked Ji Hao back.

Hearing the reply, Ji Hao sneered in his heart, and then echoed to Zhao Wuming: "What the fourth son of King Zhao Cheng said is reasonable. Women miss men just like men miss women. How can you be angry when you are envious."

"Listening to the introduction of the peach forest by the prince, I am so interested."Zhao Wuming changed the topic, the peach tree transplanted by the woman because she missed the man, the woman was referring to the daughter of the Yun family.

Hearing Zhao Wuming's words, Ji Hao swept away the displeasure just now and was immediately overjoyed: "Since you are interested, how about going to Taolin immediately."

"I don't know whether to enjoy the peach blossoms or hunt first?".Zhao Wuming didn't reply immediately, but asked Ji Hao.

Ji Hao replied to Zhao Wuming without hesitation: "Women like to enjoy flowers, but as men, they naturally like hunting more. I wonder if the fourth son of King Zhao Cheng thinks Gu is wrong?".

"So we should go on a safari first?"Zhao Wuming looked at Ji Hao and asked him.

Ji Hao nodded slightly: "I'm very curious whether the fourth son of King Zhao Cheng is as good as the rumors in the market, so I want to go hunting first to compete."

"Safari? It doesn't matter what the guest wants to do."Zhao Wuming didn't think too much, and looked at a room: "Sun Buer".

Sun Buer came out of the room and bowed to Zhao Wuming: "Master".

"Call more than a hundred guards to wait outside the courtyard."Zhao Wuming gave instructions to Sun Buer.

At this time, Shen Chuan came out of the room and bowed to Zhao Wuming: "I don't know why the king summoned the guards."

"Go hunting west of Jicheng with Prince Yan".Zhao Wuming replied to Shen Chuan without thinking.

Shen Chuan pondered for a while and looked at Ji Hao and Peng Qing who were on the side, feeling vaguely inappropriate but didn't know how to respond, so he could only suggest to Zhao Wuming: "Please put on armor for your personal guards."

"Since it's a safari competition, wouldn't it be a bit inappropriate if you wait to put on your armor?"Ji Hao didn't wait for Zhao Wuming to speak, and immediately asked Shen Chuan.

Shen Chuan looked at Ji Hao: "May I ask the Crown Prince of the Yan Kingdom whether it is a safari or a competition? If it is a safari, it is necessary to wear armor. If it is a competition, why go outside the city, just choose a school ground."

"Gu Yi and the fourth son of King Zhao Cheng met to go hunting in the forest west of Jicheng, and then went to the peach forest to enjoy the peach blossoms. If you choose to compete in the school field in the city, I'm afraid it will be a waste of time. Therefore, when you are hunting, don't you Have an objection?".Ji Hao looked directly at Shen Chuan, and asked him back.

Seeing Ji Hao looking directly at him, Shen Chuan frowned slightly but couldn't find a reason to refute.

Seeing this, Zhao Wuming comforted Shen Chuan: "Gu is very curious about the difference between Jicheng and Handan. This time, I can go hunting west of Jicheng with normal attire."

"promise".Sun Buer bowed to Zhao Wuming to accept the order, and then ran to the wing.

Not long after, all the guards walked out of the courtyard, Zhao Wuming sent Shen Chuan on the shoulder, and Shen Chuan immediately understood without saying a word.

Zhao Wuming looked at Ji Hao: "Since we need to go hunting in the forest, and then enjoy the peach blossoms, I don't want to stay here for a long time."

"What the fourth son of Cheng Wang said makes sense."Ji Hao nodded slightly, and made a gesture of invitation to the outside of the courtyard.

Zhao Wuming was not too polite, and walked outside directly.

Outside the courtyard, the guards of the Prince's Mansion had been waiting for a long time, and Sun Buer and the others had already prepared their horses.

Seeing this, Zhao Wuming got on his horse with a group of personal guards.Ji Hao looked at Zhao Wuming so straightforwardly and felt relieved.Then they slapped their horses on their backs, and more than two hundred people galloped towards the west gate of Jicheng.

Shen Chuan watched the crowd walk away, and quickly ran to Qingque's room.

Qing Que was awakened by Shen Chuan in a daze, and couldn't help but frowned: "What's the matter with calling me early in the morning?"

"The Prince of Yan, Ji Hao, came to visit. At this time, the King and Ji Hao have gone to the west of Ji City. I am worried that there is a fraud, so I ask you to get up, and we will go outside the city to dispatch people to prevent accidents."Shen Chuan explained to Qingque.

Qing Que hurriedly sat up from the bed: "You mean the young master is in danger?".

"Maybe, maybe not, no matter how you deploy the manpower, it's always good."Shen Chuan explained to Qingque, his eyes were full of worry.

Seeing Shen Chuan's expression, Qingque didn't dare to neglect, and hurriedly got dressed.

After Shen Chuan saw the blue sparrow put on his clothes, they ran outside together, and at the same time a carrier pigeon spread its wings and flew high.

(End of this chapter)