The disgraced official I took care of was actually Zhu Houcong's childhood friend.

Chapter 704

These days, Zhou Chu spends most of his time playing mahjong with Yun Jin and Lin Yao. The fourth position often changes hands; sometimes it's Yang Shi, sometimes it's Princess Deqing, or sometimes both of them are there, one playing and the other watching.

Madam Yang and Princess Deqing frequently visited the Zhou residence. Initially, it was because their daughter was pregnant and the mother was worried, so she came to check on her. Now, they come almost every day, mainly to play mahjong.

"Master, there is a man outside who calls himself Lord Wang Zhi and requests an audience with you."

Just as Zhou Chu was about to win, Chunlan came in and whispered something.

Zhou Chu was somewhat surprised to hear this, not expecting that Wang Zhi had actually returned to the capital. Yun Jin, who was standing next to him, also raised her head when she heard Wang Zhi's name, after all, Wang Zhi was a soldier she had personally trained.

"Wang Zhi, it must have been many years since we last met, Ba Wan."

Yun Jin played her cards as she spoke.

Wang Zhi did not have a courtesy name because he had little formal education and later spent his life leading troops in battle.

"Yes, he's been in Japan for quite a few years now. He's won, won 80,000! Pay up, pay up!"

Zhou Chu reached out his hand to ask for money.

Princess Deqing touched the next card and immediately felt a little annoyed.

"Weighing instrument, you're blocking my path to wealth! You little pauper, I'll win with my next hand!"

Princess Deqing looked at Zhou Chu with a hint of reproach.

"Well, there's nothing I can do. You've won such a big hand, if I don't run away soon, how much will I lose if you win?"

Zhou Chu said with a smug look on his face.

"Let Wang Zhi go to the main hall."

As Zhou Chu spoke, he pushed the mahjong tiles forward and glanced at the gatekeeper standing at the door.

"Yun Jin and I will take care of our business first. You guys keep fighting. Let Chunlan fight for me for now."

Zhou Chu looked at Princess Deqing beside him and said.

Having watched the battle from the sidelines for a long time, Yang, who couldn't resist the urge to join in, took the opportunity to sit in Yun Jin's seat.

"go Go."

Zhou Chu and Yun Jin waited in the main hall for a while before Wang Zhi followed the gatekeeper to them.

"Your subordinate greets Lord Zhou and General Lu."

After many years, Wang Zhi was no longer the same Wang Zhi. But in front of Zhou Chu and Yun Jin, he seemed to have returned to the time when he first joined the Xuanwu Army and was trained to the point of near death by Yun Jin as a new recruit.

You can imagine how excited Wang Zhi was to see Zhou Chu and Yun Jin again.

When did you return to Beijing?

Zhou Chu looked at Wang Zhi and smiled.

"I just arrived in the capital yesterday and rested for half a day. His Majesty summoned me early this morning, so I came to see you, sir, as soon as I left the palace."

Wang Zhi said respectfully.

"Not bad, much more mature and dignified than before. Back then, he was as skinny as a monkey, he had no air of a general."

Yun Jin smiled from the side.

Upon hearing this, Wang Zhi scratched his head sheepishly.

"Hurry up and sit down. There are no outsiders here. Why are you standing?"

Zhou Chu pointed to the chair next to him and said.

Wang Zhi had already heard about Zhou Chu and Yun Jin's wedding from Lin Zhi, and his purpose in coming to the Zhou residence this time was to visit both of them.

Upon hearing Zhou Chu's words, Wang Zhi sat down on the chair next to him, and a maidservant poured him tea and water.

"Try my tea. It's really good tea. You probably can't find it in Japan."

Zhou Chu took a sip of tea.

Upon hearing this, Wang Zhi picked up his teacup, took a sip, and found it slightly bitter at first, but then began to taste sweet and made his mouth water.

Even though Wang Zhi was a roughneck who didn't know much about tea, he could tell that this tea was excellent.

"If you like it, take some back with you. I have plenty of tea."

Zhou Chu looked at Wang Zhi's expression and laughed.

"Sir, this is not appropriate..."

Wang Zhi hurriedly declined.

"Just take it when I tell you to. When did you learn this hypocritical act?"

Yun Jin scolded from the side.

Upon hearing this, Wang Zhi scratched his head sheepishly. Back in Japan, he was the undisputed leader, with the power of life and death entirely in his hands. But in front of Zhou Chu and Yun Jin, he was still the same green recruit he had been back then, appearing incredibly reserved.