Chapter 8 Human Heart (Seven)

It was not until the sun set that the merit stele of the Dizhou section of the Yellow River ended.

Chai Rong and Zheng Ziming each rode a Liaodong horse. Under the protection of more than 500 personal soldiers, they hurriedly left the river beach and galloped towards Dizhou City.

In the city, there is a mansion of Chai Rong's father-in-law Fu Yanqing, King of Wei. The old general felt sorry for his daughter. Since Fu Ying gave birth to his son Zongxun for Chai Rong at the beginning of the year, he sent someone to take her back to her parents' home with her grandson. He was frugal and frugal every day, and was always caring for her, for fear that the mother and son would suffer any grievances.

The hard work of the past few days made these iron-like men look tired. But Chai Rong, who was walking at the core of the team, did not dare to relax at all. While looking up at the surrounding terrain, he whispered to Zheng Ziming beside him: "Third brother, although the King of Wei is my father-in-law and son-in-law, he has always been good at Zongxun. However, like Gao Xingzhou, he still carries a huge family. So, even if he said something wrong today, or his behavior was a bit out of order. For the sake of your sister-in-law and your nephew, please give in to it!"

"Where is it, brother?" Zheng Ziming raised his head and let out a hearty laugh, "Don't worry, brother, am I the kind of person who doesn't know how to respect the elderly and the wise? Only when the head is hit by a stone will I be serious with your father-in-law? Don't worry, no matter what he says tonight, I will just take it as a warning to the ear!"

"That's good, that's good. Fu Zhaoxu should be here tonight. He can achieve today's success thanks to your support back then. So, I guess my father-in-law won't make things too difficult for us!" Chai Rong was worried, but on the surface, he tried his best to pretend to be happy and add loudly.

His family knows his family affairs. It is true that Fu Laolang is his father-in-law, but this father-in-law did not give him or Zheng Ziming any help during the nearly three years of river control. Even when the construction team entered the territory controlled by the Fu family, he secretly instructed his minions and created many obstacles for everyone. Although these obstacles were eventually crossed by Zheng Ziming one by one, the conflicts between the two sides also clearly appeared on the water.

Therefore, before the team entered Dizhou City, Chai Rong had to say hello to Zheng Ziming in advance, so as not to let his third brother down on the spot after encountering difficulties. In that case, he would be easy to deal with. Anyway, he could leave at any time on the grounds that the Hegong affairs were urgent. His wife Fu Ying was in a dilemma. On one side was her husband and on the other side was her father. No matter who she spoke for, she would inevitably feel like a knife.

"Actually, if you don't say it, I won't provoke Fu Yanqing. He will not make it difficult for you, a son-in-law, to do at a banquet!" He noticed that Chai Rong was a little insincere, Zheng Ziming smiled and whispered, "The things I did before were for people outside. Otherwise, we wouldn't be able to settle the troubles one by one. After all, this is his old nest that he has been operating for many years. The time, place, and people are all in it. No matter what you think, you can do whatever you want!"

"That's true!" Hearing this, Chai Rong felt relieved. He smiled and nodded in his breath.

If Fu Yanqing deliberately sets obstacles for the river management project, it is considered to be for Wang Jun and others to see everything, then everything can be explained. The Fu family has always pursued self-protection. Although he is the crown prince, he would not expect to get the absolute support of the Fu family before he became emperor. Moreover, his third brother Zheng Ziming recklessly refused the Fu family's appeal, and Fu Ying's sister Fu Gui left in tears.

Thinking of Fu Ying's sister Fu Gui, who is still Yunying has not yet married, Chai Rong began to worry again. His third brothers are the same, and they have married Tao Sanchun and Hu Yanyun. Why just keep Fu Gui out? Looking at the world, the young and promising heroes are now hiding a lot of Yingying in the family? Besides, Chang Wanying is also a wealthy girl from the family. She has long been used to seeing her father and brother, who can tolerate a country girl and a daughter of a general of the enemy country. How could she care about adding a ally to her husband through marriage?

"I thought that no matter how old the King of Wei was, he would not choose to make trouble with His Highness and the Champion Hou today!" He was worried that once someone mentioned the old things at the banquet, how could he help Zheng Ziming get through the pass, Pan Mei's slightly immature voice came from Chai Rong's ears, "He didn't want to support Your Highness at first, but he was just worried that Your Highness was not strong enough to protect himself and drag down the Fu family. But Your Highness should not forget that if you are good at judging the situation, the King of Wei will definitely be in the top three in the world. Half a year ago, even after the King of Qi met our river craftsman and the embankment army, he no longer opposed Gao Huaide's follower. With the King of Wei's skill, how could he not judge who should be in charge of the future? "

"Zhongxun, don't talk nonsense!" Chai Rong was startled, turned his head quickly and emphasized in a low voice. "My father and emperor are in great prosperity in spring and autumn, and are virtuous and have a long time to benefit the people!"

"Long live, I only like you, it's true!" Pan Mei smiled and shrugged.

"Then you can't say that, otherwise it will not be a good thing for you or me if you spread it!" As the crown prince, Chai Rong has always been cautious in inheriting the throne. He shook his head and continued to whisper.

"Zhongxun, what you said just now is indeed too much!" Pan Mei was about to defend herself, but was interrupted by Zheng Ziming with a smile, "Be careful to catch some people, no one can save you!"

"Oh!" The person who was most convinced by Pan Mei was Zheng Ziming. He agreed in frustration and swallowed all the prepared remarks back into his stomach.

"However, I think, I'd better explain something to Fu Laolang as soon as possible!" After suppressing Pan Mei, Zheng Ziming turned his eyes to Chai Rong with a smile. "In the past, his Fu family was indeed understandable and he did take advantage of it. But the Fu family could not keep watching, or bet on both sides forever. Otherwise, in the eyes of outsiders, even your father-in-law's family would not support you, you prince..."

"I know that if the right opportunity is found, I will talk to my father-in-law in a heart-to-heart!" Chai Rong seemed to have been punched in his chest, and he felt a little uncomfortable. He looked up at Dizhou City, which was gradually shrouded in the night, and made a promise loudly.

Just after mid-autumn, there was already a faint chill in the night wind. The water vapor on the ground was swept by the wind, emitting a faint white smoke, like a dream and a illusion.
Chapter completed!