Daily Intelligence System: Don't Kill Me, Honey!

In the end, no one responded. Instead, the city guards were as vigilant as ever, and that so-called easily dismantled wooden bridge had long become a stone bridge.

At this point, Chen Youliang realized that he had been tricked. Kang Maocai deliberately lured him into this situation, causing Chen Youliang to miss the chance to join forces with Zhang Shicheng to eliminate Zhu Yuanzhang.

This was also one of the major reasons for Chen Youliang’s eventual failure.

This battle was even depicted in Peking Opera, titled ”Blocking Youliang.”

Also known as Kang Maocai Blocking Chen Youliang.

Thinking of the various historical events, Chen Jie looked at this young junior apprentice with a slightly unfriendly gaze. This young apprentice, unaware, was inexplicably resented by Chen Jie and marked for special attention.

Chen Jie also introduced Zhao Ya, referring to her as Chen Qi.

Zhao Ya immediately understood, Chen Qi, Chen Qi, sounding like ”Chen’s wife.”

Her heart sweetened involuntarily.

Thus the group moved directly forward. On the road, Chen Jie chatted with Zhang Dingbian about their experiences, but when inquiring why Zhang Dingbian came to the Capital, Zhang Dingbian remained silent.

Chen Jie didn’t press further, and the four led their horses, asking three inns before finally finding one with two vacant rooms.

Chen Jie booked a room for each of them.

In the room, Zhao Ya looked at Chen Jie and said, ”Jiu Si, you seem to admire Zhang Dingbian a lot.”

Chen Jie looked at Zhao Ya and said, ”This person is eloquent. When talking to him, he is an expert in military strategy, a rare talent for a commander. If I can enlist him, he will certainly be a great help to me in the future.”

Zhao Ya thought for a moment and said, ”Hmm, this Zhang Dingbian indeed has some ability. If he is a sixth-generation disciple of Zhou Dong, then isn’t he a fifth-generation disciple of Yue Pengju?”

”He is indeed from a reputable lineage.”

Chen Jie said, ”Yes, certainly admirable.”

Zhao Ya said, ”Then why not reveal your identity and treat him sincerely? Wouldn’t that make it easier to recruit him, especially since your name, Chen Jiusi, is now well known throughout the land.”

Chen Jie responded, ”Even though I cherish talent, I must not forget our mission. Although Zhang Dingbian is a talented general, I can’t reveal everything at the first meeting. Our primary task this time is to save my father-in-law.”

”What do you mean your father-in-law?”

Zhao Ya glared at Chen Jie and then quickly said, ”Tonight you sleep on the floor; I’ll have the bed. Until we’re married, you can’t get close.”

Chen Jie looked at Zhao Ya’s attitude and said, ”It’s freezing cold, especially in the latter half of the night. Aren’t you afraid I’ll freeze?”

Zhao Ya said, ”I’ve never heard of a Melt God Realm expert getting frozen. Go to sleep.”

With that, Zhao Ya got into bed and wrapped herself tightly in the quilt. At this moment, Chen Jie blew out the candle with a whoosh, then came to Zhao Ya’s bed and gently hugged her from behind.

Zhao Ya’s heart tightened, not knowing how to face Chen Jie’s next move. She didn’t want to have a relationship with Chen Jie before marriage.

Thus, Zhao Ya’s heart was pounding, fearing that if Chen Jie forced himself on her, she wouldn’t be able to resist.

Fortunately, Chen Jie didn’t take further action.

”You are unwilling; I won’t force you,”

Chen Jie said beside Zhao Ya’s ear, and Zhao Ya felt a sudden relief.

”Sleep.”

Quiet, the room instantly fell silent. The two of them embraced each other and slept. But just as the room was silent, suddenly, there was a sound of tiles moving outside.

Chen Jie’s eyes suddenly opened, and Zhao Ya also opened her eyes. In the darkness, they didn’t make a sound, but both understood each other’s thoughts.

Chen Jie got up, followed by Zhao Ya. The two went to the window and opened it, seeing two people in night clothes running on the rooftop.

From their physique, Chen Jie instantly recognized that it was none other than Zhang Dingbian they met today.