After our homes were confiscated and we were exiled, the women in my clan and I raised a million sol

Zeng Guodong nodded and prepared to follow Zhong Tian into the house.

When Zhong Tian entered the door, he saw Zheng Shuangcheng not far away. When he saw him, he felt something was wrong.

How could this guy be here? Could he have seen that person just now? If that's true, then we're in trouble.

On weekdays, Zheng Shuangcheng was corrupt and committed law-breaking. Zhong Tian tried to take action against him several times, but failed for various reasons.

The relationship between the two has become so bad that they are at loggerheads.

If he seizes the opportunity this time, he will definitely be chased and bitten to death by Zheng Shuangcheng.

After thinking for a while, Zhong Tian turned around and walked in, then said to the servant beside him: "Take this brother to the guest room and entertain him well."

Hearing his words, the servant nodded and led Zeng Guodong to the guest room.

Zhong Tian immediately returned to his study.

After opening the door, Zhong Tian sat down with a sad look on his face and his heart filled with worry and confusion.

He picked up the letter on the table and read it carefully again.

The contents of the letter shocked and disturbed him. He knew that the matter was of great importance and must be handled with caution.

"Alas... Duke Wu's family has been loyal and righteous for generations, but I never expected His Majesty to be suspicious of them. All they have left is a young son and a few women."

"I remember how wise and sage His Majesty was when he first ascended the throne. Why has he become like this in just a few years? It's like he's become a completely different person."

Thinking of the fate of the Wuguo Mansion and the suffering of the people, Zhong Tian sighed deeply.

"But isn't Zhang Liang too crazy? He actually wants to do such a thing! But..."

Zhong Tian, ​​feeling torn between two options, paced back and forth in the room, unable to make a decision.

Should I report Zhang Liang and the others' whereabouts? But if so, how can I be worthy of Wu Guogong and the others? And Yue Han is among them.

But if I pretend not to know, it would be troublesome if it was found out later.

So, why not join Zhang Liang in a rebellion? The emperor is incompetent, the people are suffering, and uprisings are everywhere. The overthrow of Daqian is inevitable, so why not invest sooner rather than later? But Zhang Liang has nothing. If I follow him, I could easily get myself killed!

Just as Zhong Tian was thinking in the study, a servant suddenly hurried to the door and knocked gently.

The knock on the door was particularly clear in the quiet study, interrupting Zhong Tian's thoughts.

Hearing the knock on the door, Zhong Tian frowned and felt unhappy.

He put down the letter in his hand and asked in a raised voice, "What's the matter?"

The servant outside the door replied respectfully: "Master, the county magistrate wants to see you."

Zhong Tian frowned even more tightly when he heard this.

"This guy must have seen that person just now! He must have discovered something!"

Zhong Tian's heart was filled with doubts and vigilance.

He knew Zheng Shuangcheng's character very well. He would never come to visit someone without a reason. He must have some ulterior motive for coming here at this time.

Zhong Tian thought for a while and decided to stabilize Zheng Shuangcheng first before making plans.

He said to his servant, "Take the county magistrate to the reception room. I will be there in a moment."

The servant replied "yes" and turned to leave the study.

Zhong Tianze looked at the letter in his hand and pondered for a moment, then carefully hid it in the secret compartment.

He knew the importance of the letter and could not let anyone see it.

After doing all this, Zhong Tian took a deep breath, straightened his clothes, and tried his best to look calm.

Then he walked out of the study and headed towards the living room.

Along the way, Zhong Tian felt very complicated.

He didn't know why Zheng Shuangcheng came, nor was he sure what would happen next.

When he arrived at the reception room, Zhong Tian saw Zheng Shuangcheng sitting there with a cup of tea in his hand, looking relaxed and contented.

He walked forward and sat opposite Zheng Shuangcheng.

"Zheng County Magistrate, what brings you here today?"

Zhong Tian asked straight to the point.

After hearing what Zhong Tian said, Zheng Shuangcheng's eyes flashed with a cunning light. He smiled casually and said, "Oh, it's nothing serious. I just happened to pass by here, so I wanted to come to Master Zhong to ask for a cup of tea."

Zhong Tian sneered inwardly when he heard this. He knew that Zheng Shuangcheng would never do anything without a purpose, and he must have some ulterior motive for coming here at this time.

But his expression remained calm, he just smiled slightly, then picked up the tea that the servant had just poured for him and took a sip.

"Master Zheng is in a very good mood, coming to ask for tea so late at night."

Zhong Tian put down the teacup, his tone somewhat teasing.

Zheng Shuangcheng didn't care. He picked up the teacup, blew away the hot steam on it, and then took small sips to taste it.

He seemed to enjoy the process and didn't care about Zhong Tian's teasing at all.

Zhong Tian looked at Zheng Shuangcheng's leisurely and contented appearance, and became more alert.

After drinking tea for a while, Zheng Shuangcheng pretended to be nonchalant and asked, "I just saw someone visiting you. Could this person be a relative of yours truly? If so, am I disturbing you?"

Hearing this, Zhong Tian was very surprised, and a strange look flashed in his eyes.

This guy suspected that Zeng Guodong was Zhang Liang's man.

After all, Zheng Shuangcheng knew about his relationship with the Wuguo Mansion, and he had expressed his admiration for the Wuguo Mansion on many occasions.

Zheng Shuangcheng noticed the strange look that flashed across Zhong Tian's eyes.

When he saw the look in his eyes, he knew that he might have guessed right.

The corners of Zheng Shuangcheng's mouth rose slightly, revealing a smug smile.

"Oh? It's okay, Master Zheng. He's just an old friend."

Zhong Tian tried his best to remain calm and responded, "I haven't seen you for many years. I happened to pass by here and came to visit me."

Zheng Shuangcheng persisted, pressing on: "Old friend? Who is that? Why haven't I heard Lord Zhong mention him before?"

Zhong Tian cursed Zheng Shuangcheng in his heart for being cunning, but he remained calm on the surface. He just smiled faintly: "This old friend of mine has always been low-key and doesn't like to show off, so I didn't mention it to outsiders."

"I was quite surprised by his sudden visit today."

Zheng Shuangcheng seemed to want to ask something else, but seeing Zhong Tian's calm look, he felt that it was not appropriate to force him too much at this time. Otherwise, if Zhong Tian felt something, all his efforts would be in vain.

So, he changed the subject and started chatting with Zhong Tian about some irrelevant topics, trying to find out more information from the side.

However, how could Zhong Tian, ​​who had been on guard for a long time, reveal any information to Zheng Shuangcheng? He had been playing Tai Chi with him.

Seeing that he couldn't find out any more information, Zheng Shuangcheng no longer had any need to stay.

So he stood up, said to Zhong Tian, ​​"Sorry to bother you, I'll visit you again another day," and turned to leave the reception room.

Looking at his leaving back, Zhong Tian narrowed his eyes and sighed: "It seems that the old fox has guessed it. When the time comes, he will definitely arrange for someone to monitor me outside my house."

"As long as that guy leaves my house, Zheng Shuangcheng will either capture him and torture him, or send someone to follow him. Anyway, no matter what, they will find Zhang Liang and the others by then. Then I..."

Thinking of this, Zhong Tian frowned.

He was originally hesitant about joining Zhang Liang, but now Zheng Shuangcheng's visit made him finally think it over.

Zhong Tian asked the servant to invite Zeng Guodong, who was resting in the room, to the reception room.

As soon as Zeng Guodong entered the room and saw Zhong Tian, ​​he couldn't wait to ask, "Master Zhong, have you thought about it?"

Zhong Tian nodded and said, "My dear brother, I'd like to ask why I should join Zhang Liang! You know, I'm an official appointed by the imperial court. If I join Zhang Liang, wouldn't I also become a traitor?"

"Master Zhong! Someone must have discovered me just now, right?"

Zhong Tian's pupils shrank, then he shook his head and said, "What do you think, little brother?"

"When I just came in, I noticed someone staring at us from a distance. Plus, your face looked so ugly, I guess that person has a grudge against you and knows about our situation."

After hearing his words, Zhong Tian clapped his hands and then said, "That's right! But if I report you now, I won't be punished, and I'll even get a reward!"

"You won't do that!"

Zeng Guodong said firmly: "My lord said that you are a man of integrity and would never do such a thing. What's more, I am the only one here now. Even if you report it, you can only arrest me."

"Aren't you afraid of death?"

"Don't be afraid! My life no longer belonged to me when I followed the lord."

After hearing his words, Zhong Tian frowned. He didn't expect that he was so capable and could win over such a righteous man in such a short time.

"And I won't necessarily die! After all, the lord still has a large army outside!"

Hearing his words, Zhong Tian stood up from his seat and then paced back and forth.

Originally, Zhong Tian was worried that Zhang Liang had nothing, but now that there was a large army, it was different.

After a long while, Zhong Tian took a deep breath and said, "I've thought it over. Since Master Zhang thinks so highly of me, I'm willing to serve him."

Hearing his words, Zeng Guodong laughed heartily and said, "Master Zhong, my name is Zeng Guodong. Now we are colleagues. Please give me your guidance in the future."

Zhong Tian nodded and said, "To be on the safe side. Mr. Zeng, please disguise yourself and leave my house. Inform the Lord of this news and ask him to prepare in advance."

"After I pack my things, I'll meet you outside the city tonight."

After hearing Zhong Tian's words, Zeng Guodong nodded and said, "I understand. Then, Master Zhong, you should be careful!"

After saying this, Zeng Guodong followed the servant downstairs, changed his clothes, dressed up, and left through the back door of Zhong Tian's residence.