Chapter 29 Conjecture
into the night.

Sheng Zexi jumped lightly onto the stairs.

"Brother Chengyi! I'm here!" Sheng Zexi shouted before he even reached the inner room.

Xie Chengyi, who was reading a military book in the study, closed the book lightly. Before he could tell Zhan Li to heat up the tea, the door was pushed open.

"Brother Chengyi, I guessed that you were in the study." Sheng Zexi's little face was smiling so brightly.

After saying that, he did not forget to raise the wine in his hand, "This is good wine!"

Xie Chengyi looked at Sheng Zexi, sizing him up.

Although Sheng Zexi was not as shrewd as his brother, he was also very smart. He immediately explained sincerely: "Brother Chengyi, you and I have already agreed that the affairs of the court cannot affect our friendship. You can't ignore me because of my father and my brother. I was afraid that others would think too much, so I didn't dare to come here these days. I finally came here today. You can't chase me away."

Xie Chengyi was so embarrassed to see him off after hearing such a bitter speech. However, it was impossible for their relationship to remain unaffected. So he decided to take advantage of today's opportunity to talk about it. "Pour the wine."

Sheng Zexi immediately felt delighted and poured two glasses of wine.

One cup was respectfully handed to Xie Chengyi, and the other was drunk in one gulp.

Then, that face that never knew the hardships of life changed its expression in an instant.

Xie Chengyi took the wine handed to him by Sheng Zexi and drank it directly.

"Brother Chengyi, I'm leaving." Sheng Zexi's eyes turned red after he said this out of the blue.

Xie Chengyi didn't understand what he meant, "?"

Sheng Zexi smiled bitterly with a look of sadness and helplessness, and let out a long sigh, "Ah! Actually, I should have left a long time ago. I don't belong here."

This was the first time Xie Chengyi saw Sheng Zexi like this. He couldn't help but raise his hand, took the wine pot, and slowly poured a glass of wine for Sheng Zexi, "What's going on?"

Sheng Zexi looked at the glass of wine, his eyes warmed up, and he said with infinite gratitude: "Brother Chengyi, do you know? This is the first time you poured me a glass of wine."

Perhaps because he was feeling frustrated, when Sheng Zexi picked up the wine glass, he no longer drank it all in one gulp, but swallowed it slowly.

"Since I was a child, I have been an insignificant existence in the circles of this capital. Others say that I am a flatterer and good at currying favor, but I know that if I didn't do this, I would have been tortured to death long ago. You are all serious young men with good family backgrounds, good character, and strong brains. You can do well whether fighting on the battlefield or serving as an official in the court. But I am different. I am quite stupid." Sheng Zexi rarely belittles himself like this.

"You have your good points, but I'm not willing to make friends with everyone." Xie Chengyi really didn't know how to comfort him, so he said it half jokingly and half sincerely.

"Puchi." Sheng Zexi laughed and nodded heavily, "You know, Brother Chengyi, when I heard you say I was your friend for the first time, I was so excited that I didn't sleep for two days. My father values ​​my brother, and my mother was born a prostitute and died of dystocia. Not to mention in the capital, even in the mansion, the servants don't like me. Who would have thought that I would become friends with the number one young master in the capital? Even my brother laughed at me and said you had ulterior motives. But when you stood up for me everywhere, and made those who bullied me dare not do anything wrong, I decided that you are a friend I will protect at all costs in this life!"

Xie Chengyi had never thought that he was so important in Sheng Zexi's heart, and he felt a little guilty, "I did too little."

"No, no, no! Everything you do is truly for my sake. However, due to our status, we cannot stand behind each other like other friends. But this cannot change your position in my heart. I came here today to tell you that I plan to go to the border, away from the capital, and wander around the world." When Sheng Zexi mentioned the world, his eyes were full of longing.

Xie Chengyi asked worriedly, "Why are you going at this time?" "Actually, I've wanted to go for a long time. Brother Su Han knows it. But my father has always wanted me to follow him and work for him, but I can't be the son he wants, nor can I learn his way of dealing with things. I think maybe staying away from the capital will be a good thing for both of us." Sheng Zexi said cryptically. Xie Chengyi probably understood that the father and son of the Sheng family must have forced him to do something he didn't want to do. Come to think of it, Sheng Zexi's personality is not suitable for the restrained court, and the informal world of martial arts may really be a good choice.

"Then where are you going?" Xie Chengyi smiled with a hint of comfort.

Sheng Zexi was already full of enthusiasm at this time, "As for the Jianghu, you have to look around to know where is the best place to go."

"Okay, now that you've made up your mind, I support you. However, if you need anything, feel free to contact me via text message. I will also inform my brothers in the martial arts world so that you won't be in too much danger." Xie Chengyi's network of relationships spreads across the entire Northern Jin, and he generally doesn't ask to take care of anyone easily.

Sheng Zexi refused and said, "No way! I have to make my own way in the world! If you still protect me, what's the difference between that and the capital? Don't worry, I promise that I will make some achievements in three to five years!"

Xie Chengyi really looked at Sheng Zexi with new eyes, "Success or not is secondary, the most important thing is safety. This wine is delicious, remember to get another pot next time!"

Sheng Zexi was touched by Xie Chengyi's last words. You know, Xie Chengyi doesn't drink other people's wine easily, so he said excitedly: "Okay! I won't come back until I'm drunk!"

"Cheers!" They raised their glasses and said in unison.

After a fierce battle and a lot of drinking, Sheng Zexi was really talking too much and walking unsteadily, but he was still holding on, looking at Zhan Li who was walking towards him in a daze, and said: "No, no, no need for help, I can walk!"

When Zhan Li returned to the study, he was surprised to find a letter where Sheng Zexi had just sat: From Brother Chengyi.

"Brother Cheng Yi:

Zexi is leaving tonight. Before he leaves, he wants to say something to Brother Chengyi: Not all relationships have a purpose. You are at the center of power, so you will inevitably have multiple considerations. But, as for me, I just want to be worthy of my friendship and have no regrets in my heart.

As for the affairs of the Sheng family, I never get involved, and I don't want Brother Chengyi to have any concerns because of me.

The ups and downs of the court and the country are all determined by the will of heaven, man and the emperor. Fortune and misfortune, honor and disgrace are all caused by oneself. Now that I have devoted myself to the world, I don't want to be disturbed by the Sheng family anymore. Brother Chengyi can do things according to his own ideas.

The sky is high and we are far away, see you in the rivers and lakes, take care, brother Chengyi." Signed: Dear friend - Jiang Zexi.

In the past, I heard Zexi say that his biological mother's surname was Jiang. Perhaps, this is also his way of thinking about freedom...

Looking at the letter written by Zexi, whom Xie Chengyi always thought was the leader of the children, his eyes were filled with tears. He had abandoned everything. However, he changed his mind and thought for Zexi that perhaps this was also the future that Zexi most desired.

Perhaps it was the inspiration from Zexi’s abandonment of everything and his journey across the world, Xie Chengyi couldn’t help but imagine that it would be nice to ride a horse across the world one day.

But, he wondered why Huo Aying's shadow appeared in his mind.

He even indulged himself in thinking that if he could have her play games with him, he would definitely take her to the ends of the earth to watch the sunrise and sunset.

But this is just a single thought. Her golden toad nature should mean that she only wants to make money and find a rich husband!
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