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

Chapter 1892: Chapter 443: Recruiting Renowned Generals, Zhang Dingbian Submits (Part 2)

Upon arriving at the inn, they saw that the Commandery Princess was already waiting for them.

"You’re back."

The Commandery Princess saw Chen Jie bringing Zhang Dingbian back without surprise, as if she had already known in advance. In fact, she did know because she had observed everything in the Prime Minister’s Mansion from afar today.

At this moment, Chen Jie stood up quickly and took out some prepared food and drinks from the accompanying package. In reality, he retrieved them from the Storage Ring.

To ensure no issues with food during the journey, Chen Jie had stored some food in the Storage Ring early on, such as the beef jerky and roasted chicken made in Huangzhou Prefecture.

There was also half a jar of low-alcohol yellow wine brewed by Huangzhou Prefecture.

This wine has a low alcohol content and a sweet taste, which Chen Jie used as a thirst quencher, as not everyone is accustomed to Chen Jie’s brewed white wine.

Serving the wine and meat, Chen Jie spoke: "It’s been a busy night, and we’re hungry, right? Let’s eat while we talk."

The three gathered around the table and began to eat and drink. Initially, Zhang Dingbian was a bit restrained, but he was soon influenced by Chen Jie’s generosity. Chen Jie tore off a chicken leg and muttered to Zhang Dingbian: "Brother Zhang, did you guys get into a fight with the people from the Prime Minister’s Mansion?"

Chen Jie inquired, and upon hearing this, Zhang Dingbian thought for a moment and glanced at Chen Jie: "Since we’re with Hero Chen, I won’t hold back. This time, I’m actually here with my junior brother to assassinate Prime Minister Tuotuo."

"Assassinate Tuotuo?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Jie and the Commandery Princess exchanged glances. At this point, Zhang Dingbian took another sip of wine and spilled his grudge with Lu Feng.

After hearing Zhang Dingbian’s words, Chen Jie clasped his fist and said: "I never expected Brother Zhang to be a descendant of General Yue. Truly, my respects!"

Zhang Dingbian, upon hearing this, looked at Chen Jie and said: "Hero Chen, what are you saying? You act with integrity and saved my life. How dare I accept such respect?"

After saying this, Chen Jie waved his hand: "As a descendant of General Yue, you deserve respect, truly deserve it."

Chen Jie praised him again, which immediately made Zhang Dingbian feel close. Compliments are welcomed, and especially with Chen Jiusi’s status being different, as he is truly a renowned figure in the Jianghu, Zhang Dingbian felt even closer, sensing he had met a confidant.

Of course, part of this was indeed due to Chen Jie’s similar temperament, naturally fostering a sense of closeness, and partly due to Chen Jie’s intentional efforts to establish connections, wielding his diplomacy effectively.

The two drank wine and chatted, and soon, Zhang Dingbian asked Chen Jie: "Hero Chen, why have you come to the Great Capital this time?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Jie was slightly stunned, considering whether to tell Zhang Dingbian the truth, that he came to rescue his Father-in-law, who is the Ruyang King, a Prince of the Mulan people. Given Zhang Dingbian’s attitude towards the Mulan people, he probably wouldn’t be pleased.

Saying this could potentially tarnish the good image he had built in Zhang Dingbian’s mind, and thus, Chen Jie remained silent.

The Commandery Princess was looking on and did not dare to casually intervene. She also felt a bit uneasy, considering that if Chen Jiusi was destined to rebel, her identity as a Commandery Princess of the Mulan Clan might become a disadvantage.

After all, their rebellion is directed against the Mulan people, and she is a Mulan person, putting her at a disadvantage.

With this thought, Zhao Ya lowered her head, and Chen Jie seemed to perceive Zhao Ya’s thoughts, promptly speaking to Zhang Dingbian: "Brother Dingbian, let me tell you, you might not know who she is yet."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Dingbian turned to Zhao Ya and asked: "Who is this lady hero?"

Chen Jie paused for a moment and then spoke: "She is my fiancée, also the daughter of the Ruyang King, Princess Xiangning."

"Commandery Princess!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Dingbian’s expression changed, and Zhao Ya’s heart was also startled, realizing her identity was indeed too sensitive. She mustn’t spoil her husband’s affairs.

As she thought this, Zhang Dingbian suddenly clasped his fist and said: "I have long heard of the Commandery Princess’s renown, blessed to meet her today by such fortune!"

Hmm?

Seeing Zhang Dingbian suddenly so formally clasp his fist, not only Zhao Ya but Chen Jiusi was also puzzled, wondering what’s going on, why suddenly so courteous.

Chen Jie pondered this as Zhang Dingbian said: "Brother Chen, Commandery Princess need not look at me this way, although I indeed resent the Mulan people, this doesn’t prevent me from admiring the Commandery Princess. Her deeds have been circulated; I deeply admire them!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Jie looked at Zhang Dingbian in surprise and asked: "What has been circulated about the Commandery Princess?"

Zhang Dingbian said: "Naturally, her escape from marriage."

"The Commandery Princess’s escape from marriage is now known throughout the Jianghu, not that we flatter the Commandery Princess, but in a world where few would give up the position of Empress, the Commandery Princess did it. She abandoned the position of Empress for love, a truly heroic act. Honestly, if I were the Commandery Princess, I couldn’t do this. Just for this alone, she has surpassed many Han women; not just Han women, but even many Han men are outmatched!"

As Zhang Dingbian spoke, he picked up his wine cup and said: "Never did I expect to meet the Commandery Princess today; what a fortunate encounter. Let’s have Dingbian toast the Commandery Princess!"

At this point, Zhao Ya was still a bit surprised, not expecting her reputation to be so grand now.

Indeed, Zhang Dingbian wasn’t exaggerating. Zhao Ya’s reputation in the Jianghu is now quite high, even rising to second on the Jianghu rouge list, though if not for her identity as a Mulan person, being first wouldn’t be impossible.