He Yan wasn't able to become sworn brothers with Xiao Jue, but Xiao Jue's nephew pestered him to become sworn brothers with her.
Cheng Lisu pulled He Yan to his room in the garrison. His room was different from the bunks the recruits shared. It was a separate room. Although it wasn't luxuriously decorated, it was much better than the recruits' bunks.
There was even incense in the room. The incense was placed in an exquisite fairy ornament. Seeing He Yan staring at it, Cheng Lisu explained, "This is something I brought from the capital. Uncle doesn't allow me to light it here, so I'll light it secretly. Don't tell him."
She looked like a child who was doing bad things behind her parents' backs.
He Yan thought to himself, Don't mention Xiao Jue, even if it was her, she wouldn't light it. It was already summer, and the weather was so hot. What kind of incense would it be?
Seeing that he didn't speak, Cheng Lisu misunderstood his meaning again. She probed, "Do you like this a lot? If you like it, I'll give it to you! "She stuffed the incense burner into He Yan's hands." It's okay, we're good friends! "
He Yan put it back. "… Thank you, but I don't have a place to put it."
Cheng Lisu thought for a while and nodded regretfully. "I'll talk to Uncle later and ask him to give you another room. It'll be the same as mine."
He Yan: "…"
It would be a miracle if Xiao Jue agreed! If Cheng Lisu really did it, he would even call Cheng Lisu Big Brother!
"Oh right, you still don't know who my uncle is, right? My uncle is the current Commander-in-Chief of the Right Corps, General Fengyun's Second Young Master Xiao, your superior. " Cheng Lisu finished in one breath and looked at He Yan's expression. Seeing that He Yan's expression was normal, she said, "Eh? Why aren't you surprised at all?"
Should she be surprised? He Yan said, "I see that Young Master's bearing is outstanding, unlike ordinary people. I think Young Master's uncle is the same. Indeed, like uncle, like nephew. "
These words pleased Cheng Li Su. He revealed a bashful smile, scratched his head, and said embarrassedly, "That's not it. I'm far inferior to Uncle. My uncle lives next door, but he's out now. Otherwise, I'll take you to see him. "
He Yan thought, "That's not necessary."
"Come, come, come. I've poured the tea." Cheng Lisu was so busy that she stuffed a cup of tea into He Yan's hand. "After drinking this cup of tea, we'll be sworn brothers!"
He Yan looked at the tea in his hand, hesitated for a moment, and then put the tea back on the table.
Cheng Lisu was stunned. "What's wrong?"
"Young Master Cheng, I don't think we should address each other as brothers. It's a mistake, "He Yan said.
She and Xiao Jue were of the same generation, but Cheng Lisu called Xiao Jue uncle. If she and Cheng Lisu became sworn brothers, wouldn't she have to call Xiao Jue uncle in the future?
How could she let Xiao Jue take advantage of her? Dream on!
"How are we of the same generation?" Cheng Lisu was puzzled. "I'm fifteen this year. I heard from Liang Jiaotou that you're sixteen this year. There's not much difference between us."
He Yan said, "You call Xiao … Uncle Commander Xiao. He's not that old, right?" Xiao Jue was only one year older than her in her previous life, and she had just turned twenty. She asked, "He's your biological uncle?"
"Yes, we're relatives." Cheng Lisu explained very seriously.
It turned out that Cheng Li Su's mother, Madam Cheng, was Xiao Jue's cousin. However, the age gap between Madam Cheng and Xiao Jue was too big. When Xiao Jue was born, Madam Cheng was already married, and the two siblings rarely interacted. However, when Cheng Lisu grew up, she liked to stick to her uncle, who was about the same age as her.
He Yan recalled that when they were at the Xianchang Restaurant, there was a chubby young master who often came to look for Xiao Jue. However, he couldn't remember if he called Xiao Jue "uncle."
"My uncle is excellent in everything. He's one in a million in both civil and military matters. I feel proud to be with him, and no one dares to call me a 'useless young master' anymore." Cheng Lisu didn't feel ashamed when she talked about her nickname. "Now that I'm on good terms with you, and you're as excellent as my uncle, I'm really amazing!"
He Yan was speechless. He didn't know where this amazing came from.
Speaking of He Yan, Cheng Lisu thought of something and asked, "Oh right, since you're so excellent, Brother He, what does your family do?"
He Yan didn't even drink the tea and he actually called him "Brother He." He Yan didn't know whether to answer his question or correct him first. She said, "My family is just an ordinary family."
Cheng Lisu saw that she didn't want to say anything else, and it had a deeper meaning. Cheng Lisu said solemnly, "I understand. Even experts like you don't want to reveal your whereabouts."
He Yan thought, 'Is there something wrong with this child's brain?'
"If you're so capable, why did you come to the Liangzhou Guard?" Cheng Lisu asked. "With your abilities, why did you join the army?"
He Yan repeated what he had said to his uncle to his nephew. "A real man should make a name for himself. He should be rewarded, build a house, marry a wife, and have children. This life shouldn't be in vain."
His nephew wasn't as impulsive as his uncle. The young man with rosy lips and white teeth looked at him for a while, then nodded and praised, "Your way of thinking is very good. It's very … practical. However, Brother He, isn't it a little too slow for you to join the army and make a name for yourself? There haven't been any battles in the past few years, and they say that heroes emerge in troubled times. Now that we're at peace and prosperity, you won't be able to display your martial arts skills. It'll be a waste. "
He Yan was speechless. This child was quite thoughtful.
"Why don't I point you in the right direction?" Cheng Lisu moved closer to her and whispered, "You know about the Southern Prefecture Soldiers under my uncle, right?"
He Yan nodded. "I've heard of them." The Southern Prefecture Soldiers were established by Old General Xiao. They were invincible and undefeated.
"Among the Southern Prefecture Soldiers, there's a cavalry unit called the Nine Flags Battalion."
He Yan also knew about the Nine Flags Battalion. After Xiao Jue took over the Southern Prefecture Soldiers, he cultivated a group of trusted aides for himself. They were mostly used for surprise attacks and their methods were strange.
"Other than other matters, my uncle came to the Liangzhou Guard this time to pick some new recruits and bring them back to join the Nine Flags Battalion."
He Yan was shocked. "Didn't the Nine Flags Battalion stop recruiting?"
"That's what they say to the outside world. What's the rarest thing in the world? Talent. Everyone in the Nine Flags Battalion is a talent. Last time, a big brother in the battalion was injured and lost an arm, so he can't fight anymore. Now, he's an official in the imperial court. Therefore, if you want to make a name for yourself, get promoted, and get rich, you have to find the right place first. With your skills, and you're one of us, you should go to the Nine Flags Battalion, "the young man said slowly.
He Yan gradually stopped smiling. After a while, she frowned and said coldly, "Have you told anyone what you said just now?"
Her gaze was so cold that Cheng Lisu jumped in fright. She stammered, "No …"
"Then remember, you can't say this to anyone else."
Cheng Lisu nodded subconsciously. "… Okay."
He Yan was satisfied. Suddenly, her eyes curved and the corners of her lips curled up. "But what you said just now was very right."
"Huh?" Cheng Lisu was confused.
The fastest way to get promoted was secondary. She fought for merits on the battlefield too slowly. Even if she really got promoted, she might not be able to come into contact with the He Family. However, it was different when she was with Xiao Jue. General Fengyun and General Feihong were sworn enemies. Just based on this point, she could make a lot of news.
Moreover, it was much easier to find out about imperial court matters when she was with Xiao Jue. In her previous life, she never thought about having any entanglements with Xiao Jue. Now, she had to rack her brains to become Xiao Jue's confidant. This was really inconceivable, but it was also a coincidence.
He Yan finished the tea in her teacup in one gulp. She stood up and said, "I want to join the Nine Flags Battalion."
The end of the first volume.
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