"We will be colleagues from now on, I hope we can get along well."
Chu Heng nodded, returning the handshake: "Alright, Official Hu, please guide me in the future."
Hu Hua swung his sleeves and left.
Amid the jeers of the crowd.
Chu Hengâs gaze fell on Xie Zhao, who followed silently behind, unable to express his feelings. He only withdrew his eyes when King of Huainan approached.
"Lord Chu, congratulations." King of Huainan, having enjoyed the drama, found Chu Hengâs previous performance quite impressive and patted his shoulder: "Ah, everyone was right, Lord Chuâs skills are so good, truly a shame youâre not in the military."
"Lord Chu, would you like to spar a bit with me?"
King of Huainan felt a bit itchy to compete upon seeing him.
Chu Hengâs goal for the day had already been achieved.
Taking advantage of Hu Huaâs trouble-making to firmly establish himself in the Ministry of War.
Seeing King of Huainanâs request, he did not refuse.
The two enjoyed sparring, appearing more relaxed than the previous aggressive fight with Xie Zhao.
After all, King of Huainan was a general who had killed on the battlefield.
Every movement considered real-life situations.
Without any tricks, practical and clean.
After exhausting much energy, Chu Heng finally lost to King of Huainan due to exhaustion.
King of Huainan had a satisfying match and laughed heartily, put away his weapon, and walked over to Chu Heng: "Lord Chu, it was a tough day, Iâll treat you to a meal next time."
Chu Heng nodded: "Then I shall look forward to it, Your Highness."
After King of Huainan and Chu Heng left together.
There was much murmuring left in the Ministry of War.
Meanwhile, Xiang City had already arrived at the yamen when Chu Heng and Xie Zhao were fighting.
Upon hearing about Hu Huaâs proposal for a fight, he cursed Hu Hua a fool in his heart, thinking this only gave Chu Heng an opportunity to establish authority in the Ministry of War?
Moreover, King of Huainan personally entered and exited with Chu Heng, the attitude couldnât be clearer.
Thinking about this time when King of Huainan returned, Emperor Xuanmingâs attitude was ambiguous. It seemed King of Huainan might not remain in the role of the Northern Regionâs god-general, a hint of calculation flashed in his eyes.
After personally sending away King of Huainan and Chu Heng.
Xiang City quickly found his subordinates and took the reports sent by King of Huainan to look through.
At the same time, he summoned Hu Hua.
"Minister Xiang." Hu Hua bowed to Xiang City.
Xiang City sat at the head, saying: "Official Hu, todayâs matter was deliberately manipulated by Chu Heng, do not act rashly in the future."
"Yes, thank you for the reminder." Hu Huaâs face twitched, understanding the warning in Xiang Cityâs words. For the sake of face, neither spoke too frankly.
Hu Hua regarded Xiang City as his own ally, thinking for a moment, and asked: "Sir, King of Huainanâs attitude towards Chu Heng is quite intimate, isnât it?"
"What are you implying?" Xiang City lifted his gaze from the reports, following up on his words.
Hu Hua squinted his eyes with a smile: "Minister Xiang, do you think perhaps Chu Heng has some personal dealings with King of Huainan, hence their close relationship?"
"Youâre right." Xiang City sat upright, "I wonder if the Emperor is aware of this matter."
"Minister Xiang, what might I do?" Hu Hua was energized seeing him accept his suggestion, and a surge of malice towards Chu Heng filled his heart.
Currently in the official circle, everyone could see that King of Huainan was summoned back, as high-level doubts about his loyalty rise. As long as itâs handled properly.
The Northern Regionâs three to four hundred thousand troops is a piece of fat meat.