Qin Dynasty: Your Majesty, I really am a time traveler.

"Mr. Tang, I'm not trying to be mean, but your cooking is even better than that of the imperial chefs in my palace!"

Looking at the fresh beggar's chicken in Ying Zheng's hand, Tang Yu felt like crying.

Previously, some modern barbecue seasonings had been leaked from his system.

I was planning to treat myself to something nice today, but I never expected to run into Ying Zheng, that big rogue.

Fusu also chimed in from the side:

"Father is absolutely right, Mr. Tang. Your skills are truly amazing. Fusu would also like to learn from you so that he can cook for Father when we return to the palace."

The two glanced at Fusu without making a sound, a slight smile playing on their lips.

This child may be a little simple-minded, but he is truly filial!

"Cough-cough-"

Ying Zheng coughed and adjusted his posture.

"Mr. Tang, my sudden visit to you is not simply to freeload..."

Tang Yu: Stare...

Feeling somewhat embarrassed by Tang Yu's rebuke, Ying Zheng spoke again:

"Although Mr. Tang's dishes are indeed extremely delicious, I have important business to attend to."

Tang Yu: Come on, Your Majesty, keep making this up, I'm listening.

Realizing he was losing face, Ying Zheng couldn't hold back any longer.

"I already know what Mr. Tang has done. Wasn't it today that that brat Wang Li was going to move in with you?"

"Since you are about to introduce him to Xiang Yu, the Hegemon-King of Western Chu, I have come here to see what kind of demeanor and style this legendary Hegemon-King of Western Chu has?"

"Your Majesty, this is going a bit too far..."

"I trust Mr. Tang, and besides, I am Mr. Tang's cousin."

“It would be unreasonable for him to go out and sell goods alone. Wouldn’t it be more reasonable for him to have an uncle like me with him?”

Hmm, that makes some sense, doesn't it?

Tang Yu nodded and looked at Ying Zheng.

"In that case, Your Majesty, please remember not to reveal your identity."

"Don't worry, Mr. Tang."

"I'm not exaggerating when I say my acting skills are superb. Back in the Zhao Kingdom, I was..."

Ignoring Ying Zheng's boasting, Tang Yu ate his beggar's chicken while sending a secret guard from the Black Ice Guard, disguised as a servant, to deliver an invitation to Xiang Yu.

Just then, Xiang Yu's visit to Zhang Liang failed, and he returned to his room, seething with anger.

He was angrily cursing Zhang Liang for being unworthy of his reputation and a fraudster.

He happened to receive Tang Yu's invitation, and his face immediately lit up with joy.

"Uncle, I'm going to find Brother Zilong now!"

"Yu'er..."

Xiang Bo was about to stop him, but then he remembered it was Zilong and said with relief.

"In that case, let's take two jars of good wine and some meat, and go have a good get-together with Zilong!"

Xiang Bo thought of Zilong and felt quite fond of him.

This child looks so innocent and kind; it's the Xiang family who has wronged this child!

"Knock knock knock, Brother Zilong, I'm here!"

Hearing the strong voice outside, Tang Yu and Fu Su hurriedly went to open the door.

"Brother Xiang, you've arrived so quickly? Please forgive me for not greeting you sooner!"

"Oh, Zilong, why do we brothers need to say such formal things? This is too distant!"

"Come, come, this is a fine wine that my uncle has been treasuring for a long time. Today, I've finally brought it out!"

Seeing Xiang Yu's bold and unrestrained demeanor, Tang Yu couldn't help but feel a little overwhelmed.

If he knew who the people inside were, I wonder if he would still act this way?

Just then, Ying Zheng and Wang Li stepped forward.

Upon seeing the newcomers, Xiang Yu immediately realized they were his good brother's family members, and promptly became very polite, saying:

"I am Xiang Yu of the Yan Kingdom, and I greet you all."

Seeing Ying Zheng emerge, Tang Yu had no choice but to earnestly introduce him to Xiang Yu:

"Brother Xiang, this is my uncle, who has always been in charge of our family's liquor business and is the person I respect the most!"

"As for this one... my good-for-nothing little cousin has been learning to sell wine from my uncle."

After turning around, he introduced Ying Zheng and Wang Li.

"This is the anti-Qin righteous man I mentioned before, a man born extraordinary, with boundless strength and unstoppable bravery, my good brother Xiang Yu!"

A long string of suffixes made Xiang Yu dizzy with praise.

The young Xiang Yu, the Hegemon-King of Western Chu, couldn't resist such praise and became somewhat conceited.

"Brother Fang, you flatter me! Xiang Yu greets his uncle and cousin!"

Ying Zheng looked at the man before him, who was even more noble than himself, with a hint of astonishment in his eyes.

Keep in mind that Ying Zheng was 1.96 meters tall, and the Tai'a sword he carried was taller than Cao Cao!

But Xiang Yu was actually a head taller than Ying Zheng, he was practically a god!

At the same time, his broad frame and powerful arms clearly indicated that he was a brave and fierce person.

"These double pupils are indeed an extraordinary natural feature, a sign of an emperor. It's a pity you've met me..."

After a smile played on Ying Zheng's lips, he quickly spoke to Xiang Yu.

"Since that's the case, then I'll take the liberty of calling you my nephew. Nephew Xiang Yu, please don't stand on ceremony! Zilong told me that you two are as close as brothers!"

"Since that's the case, then I'm also your uncle, so you can't be so formal!"

Wang Li, a man of few words, felt his brain about to crash upon seeing this scene, and could only cup his hands and say:

"Zhao Li greets Brother Xiang!"

His reaction did not arouse Xiang Yu's suspicion, after all, his good brother had spoken up.

His younger brother has never been very successful, and he's also quite introverted and doesn't like to talk much, so it's normal that he was rather cold to him when they first met.

Once I get to know him better in the future, I must treat him to a good meal!

Amidst laughter, the group took their seats.

Sitting next to Xiang Yu, Tang Yu glanced at Ying Zheng, then leaned closer to Xiang Yu and said:

"Brother Xiang, please don't worry. My uncle and my cousin are both staunch anti-Qin figures. After all, my family used to live a much more comfortable life than we do now. It's all because of Ying Zheng's unification of the six kingdoms!"

Xiang Yu was overjoyed. He discovered that his brothers Zilong and his family were all of impeccable lineage!

If I could get help from Brother Zilong, wouldn't that be like adding wings to a tiger?

He immediately raised his glass and toasted everyone.

"Xiang Yu toasts everyone present!"

Tang Yu then brought out his newly roasted beggar's chicken, which, along with other dishes, was placed on the table, and everyone drank and made merry together.

As they drank and chatted, Xiang Yu noticed that Ying Zheng's gaze remained fixed on him.

However, this was not unexpected for Xiang Yu, since his uncle, Zilong, was indeed quite tall.

He probably doesn't encounter many people taller than him on a regular basis, so it's not surprising that he would be curious and look at him now that he's met him.

Ying Zheng then took the initiative to approach Xiang Yu and strike up a conversation.

“Nephew Xiang Yu, my nephew Zilong told me that you, like our family, also have many grievances against the Qin state?”

Upon hearing this, Xiang Yu put down his wine cup and said indignantly:

"The Qin state is truly inhuman, especially for me, as a descendant of a general from the Chu state. I have always considered destroying the Qin state as my life's goal!"