A Time-Traveling Mishap: I Became an Ancient Nobleman

Chapter 193 A Confident Demeanor

Zhou Hanzhang gave him a look that conveyed his own understanding.

"Zhou Hanzhang, explain yourself clearly, what do you mean by this?"

Before Zhou Hanzhang could speak, Gu Qingfeng was pulled back by General Gu. "You still have the nerve to ask Hanzhang? Do you need someone to tell you what kind of person you are?"

"No, what kind of personality do I have?"

Gu Qingfeng really didn't understand. It was one thing for Zhou Hanzhang to talk about himself, but why did he even treat his own father like this?

Could it be that I was adopted?

"Dad, I'm not someone you picked up, am I?"

"correct."

General Gu showed no mercy.

"what?!"

Gu Qingfeng's eyes widened. "I don't believe it!"

General Gu rolled his eyes and stopped talking to him.

He wanted to chase after her and ask her for clarification, but Zhou Huai stopped him, saying, "Silly child, you are definitely your father's biological child, otherwise how could you look so much like him?"

"But why did he say that?" Gu Qingfeng asked with a mournful face.

"I think maybe you're just too stupid? So he's a little embarrassed?"

Zhou Huaide was actually being quite tactful. If it were his own son, he wouldn't have bothered to say anything; he would have just abandoned him and raised a new one.

He felt sorry for Gu Hong.

too difficult.

How pitiful.

Fortunately, my Zhangzhang is a good child.

Thinking of this, he quickly walked to Zhou Hanzhang's side and said, "Zhang'er, we are so glad we have a master. If it weren't for your master, we would probably all be homeless."

The old man led them to the hall, where they found steaming hot food already laid out.

The meals were prepared according to their tastes, and although there were some differences, they were not significant.

Everyone looked at the food on the table with happy expressions. Because there were also other dishes that other people liked, most people didn't even realize that it was prepared especially for them.

"Guests, please have your meal first. After you have finished eating, I will take you to rest."

Everyone present was intelligent, and although the old man called himself an old servant, no one took him seriously as an ordinary servant.

Even the emperor said to him, "Thank you, sir."

The old man seemed to know who he was and quickly said, "I wouldn't dare."

"Please enjoy your meal."

After saying that, he withdrew, showing great tact.

After everyone was seated, the emperor looked at the food on the table and sighed, "Zhang'er, your master is truly no ordinary person. I had only heard of her reputation before but had never met her. I never expected her to be so capable. No wonder she has been able to remain in her profession for so many years."

Zhou Huaide may seem foolish on ordinary days, but he is quite shrewd when it matters. Now, after hearing what the emperor said, he has come to his senses.

The old man was clearly no ordinary person to begin with, and now that the emperor has spoken, he's become even more powerful than someone with an official seal.

There are no ordinary people in the Dark Night organization.

"Look at this table of food, can you tell anything from it?"

"These are all dishes from Beijing; it seems quite thoughtful of them," Zhou Huaide remarked.

"That's not all."

Is there anything else to say?

The emperor looked at Zhou Hanzhang.

Zhou Hanzhang noticed something amiss from their expressions early on. "This is made up of all the dishes we love to eat. Take a look and see if it's true?"

They hadn't realized it at first, thinking it was just a coincidence. But after Zhou Hanzhang reminded them, they noticed the surprise and joy on everyone's faces and instantly understood.

This is no simple coincidence.

After learning the whole story, the surprise and joy on everyone's faces disappeared, replaced by a hint of apprehension.

Fortunately, this was Zhou Hanzhang's teacher; if it had been someone else, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

Gu Qingfeng didn't seem to notice much. He was still looking at the dishes in front of him with a gleam in his eye. "What's wrong with everyone? Isn't this a good thing? My junior brother's master was able to find out our preferences and prepare accordingly. He's really thoughtful."

Isn't it?

This is so thoughtful.

This is going to be too much of a painstaking effort.

Even so, everyone felt a sense of relief after realizing that the shadowy figure was Zhou Hanzhang's master.

It's truly remarkable that she could so accurately discern the preferences of the most important people in the capital.

This incident demonstrates that there is absolutely nothing that the Dark Night organization cannot find out.

If it can be used properly, it will be a great help to the Great Zhou Dynasty.

If it cannot be utilized, then it can only be destroyed.

This is what the emperor was thinking at that moment.

Zhou Hanzhang looked at the emperor's expression and felt a chill run down his spine.

But since Master dares to act this way, he must not be worried about this.

She wasn't sure, but decided to find an opportunity to ask.

Liu Niang arrived right after they finished their meal, and smiled when she saw them, "Have you all finished eating?"

Even the emperor, who held the most power among them, smiled at him and said, "Thank you for your hospitality. If it weren't for you, we would have had to continue our journey or find a place to stay anywhere. We wouldn't have been able to stay in a house and eat such a good meal."

"It's nothing. Since you're Zhang'er's family, then we're family too. We don't need to stand on ceremony. We'll just help each other out when needed."

Upon hearing this, the emperor's face immediately showed a satisfied expression.

This was the best news he had heard all day.

Although Liu Niang's meaning was clear: to help each other.

But considering her past achievement of single-handedly entering Yunmeng Kingdom and killing the former king, I might as well help her.

Most importantly, if I can make use of the power of darkness, will I still have to worry about the future?

nonexistent.

Of course, Liu Niang knew what the emperor was thinking. She deliberately acted this way to let the emperor see their abilities, so as to lay a solid foundation for herself to gain a foothold in the capital in the future.

What powerful backer could be greater than the emperor?

Each of them harbored their own thoughts, yet their faces appeared peaceful.

After exchanging a few words of flattery, Liu Niang told the old man to take everyone to rest, leaving only Zhou Hanzhang behind.

After everyone left, Liu Niang explained to Zhou Hanzhang, "The Crown Prince's men have all settled in this town. They have spent several times the usual price to book all the inns in the surrounding area."

I think he probably intended for you to continue your journey and stay at that dilapidated temple ahead. That temple is deserted; even if he made his move there, it would be difficult to trace him.”

Zhou Hanzhang secretly rejoiced, thankful that he had taken Liu Niang as his master, which solved all his original problems.

Now that they know the Crown Prince's plans in advance, they can take precautions.

"If he intends to attack the emperor in that dilapidated temple, then his plan is doomed to fail. I just had all your carriages driven to that temple. If he really makes a move, it's hard to say who will suffer the consequences."

Liu Niang looked confident and assured.

Zhou Hanzhang clasped his hands in a fist salute to Liu Niang, saying, "Master has gone to so much trouble. I don't know what to say or do to express my gratitude."