The gods began by supporting Guo Jing to become emperor

Chapter 171 Two People Pretending to be Drunk
As Huang Yaoshi finished speaking, Guo Jing's face froze. "Senior, your insights just now are very insightful. I have benefited a lot from them. Miss Huang and I are old acquaintances, and Brother Lu serves in my army. We have finally gathered together, why are you in such a hurry to leave?" Huang Yaoshi was firm in his attitude, and Guo Jing could not stop him. He could only beat around the bush and persuade him with his feelings.

When Huang Yaoshi mentioned Lu Guanying, his expression changed and was no longer as cold as before. Over the years, he would go to the shore of Taihu Lake to pay tribute to Lu Chengfeng every year. Even though the culprit was dead, the guilt in his heart did not disappear. Instead, it became heavier as time went by.

This is an eternal regret, and he will never forget it in his life. What happened back then, except for Mei Chaofeng and Chen Xuanfeng who got what they deserved, the rest of the people suffered undeserved misfortune.

When he first met Lu Chengfeng, he took him back as his disciple and taught him leg techniques. This was originally to make up for the guilt in his heart, but he left in anger with Huang Rong because of Guo Jing, and this departure turned out to be a farewell forever.

Chen Xuanfeng and Mei Chaofeng have disappeared from the martial arts world for decades, and it is unknown whether they are still alive. Wu Mianfeng and Lu Chengfeng are both dead, and there is no news about Qu Lingfeng and Feng Mofeng either.

If he left now, he wouldn't know when he would see Lu Guanying again.

Thinking of this, Huang Yaoshi's expression eased a lot, "Well, it's good to meet him." After saying that, he glanced at Huang Rong, "Rong'er, come here!"

Huang Rong sensed her father's rejection of Guo Jing, so she forced a smile on her pretty face and leaned over, "Daddy."

The father and daughter were far away from Guo Jing, and the atmosphere of the conversation was not as harmonious as at the beginning. Even Hua Zheng, who was present, felt uncomfortable, but Guo Jing shamelessly asked him for advice and chatted with Huang Yaoshi in a random manner.

Huang Yaoshi's attitude was a little cold, but he still answered every question. After all, he was a Han Chinese and a well-read man. Naturally, he had some feelings of saving the country and the people in his heart, otherwise Huang Rong would not be so familiar with Yue Fei's deeds. This is evident.

The two of them asked and answered each other, and the atmosphere gradually became harmonious. Huang Rong sat aside, watching them chatting happily, and a faint joy rose in her heart.

After a long time, Guo Jing's doubts were answered and he fell into deep thought. Huang Yaoshi sat in the distance and slowly drank tea. Whenever he finished drinking, Huang Rong would refill it at the right time.

As for Hua Zheng, she had left long ago and sent people to find Lu Guanying to arrange the dinner.

Although she couldn't get a word in, it was enough for her to be a good wife.

Inside the military camp, Lu Guanying received a summons from the Marquis' Mansion and hurried over. By the time he arrived at the Marquis' Mansion, it was already night.

As soon as he entered the room and saw the people sitting in the hall, Lu Guanying was stunned for a moment, then he calmed down and walked in, "Greetings, Lord Marquis."

Guo Jing waved his hand casually, "No need to be so polite."

After the ceremony, Lu Guanying slowly walked to the front of Huang Yaoshi, a trace of sadness and admiration flashed across his resolute face, "I, your humble disciple, greet you, Grandmaster!"

From the moment he entered the room, Huang Yaoshi's eyes had been on him. The former young man had lost his chivalrous spirit and turned into a battle-hardened general. He was only in his twenties, but he looked as mature as a man in his thirties. The scars on his face, combined with his handsome face, made him look not ugly at all, but full of masculinity.

Huang Yaoshi's eyes flashed with relief, and he said in a deep voice, "Good, good, you have matured a lot. If Chengfeng were still here, he would definitely be very happy to see you like this."

When talking about Lu Chengfeng, a faint sadness emerged in the hearts of the grandfather and grandson. Huang Yaoshi felt guilty, but Lu Guanying turned the hatred in his heart into motivation and had become much more open-minded about his father's affairs.

A hint of coldness flashed in his eyes, and he said in a cold voice, "Master, don't worry. Sooner or later, I will be able to enter Lin'an and ask the old emperor and all the civil and military officials to put an end to this matter once and for all!"

Huang Yaoshi really wanted to persuade him, but when he saw the hatred in Lu Guanying's eyes, he sighed slightly and said nothing. Although Shi Miyuan was the mastermind of that incident, the peace faction in the court were all accomplices.

If it were not for them, Shi Miyuan would not dare to act lawless. He could kill Shi Miyuan but could not start a war against other people. The Song Dynasty could not be in chaos. Once it was in chaos, it would be easy for the Jin Kingdom to find an opportunity to take advantage of it.

In the face of major issues, personal emotions are insignificant. Huang Yaoshi cannot rush into Lin'an City for his apprentice and question the emperor in person. That is unrealistic.

"It's good to have this intention."

After a while, the dinner began.

Hua Zheng and Guo Jing sat in the main seats, while Huang Yaoshi, as a senior, sat in the upper seat. With Lu Guanying accompanying them, the atmosphere at the banquet was quite harmonious, and Huang Yaoshi could no longer have a stern face like before.

The wine on the table was twenty-year-old Huadiao, which was fragrant, crisp and delicious. The dishes were Shandong specialties and Jiangnan delicacies, all prepared by chefs specially recruited by Guo Jing, with superb skills.

They drank one pot of wine after another. After half an hour, the three of them were drunk. Only Hua Zheng and Huang Rong remained sober.

After the banquet, Hua Zheng sent someone to send Lu Guanying back, and arranged for servants and Huang Rong to serve Huang Yaoshi. Finally, she personally helped Guo Jing back to his room to wash up. Unexpectedly, as soon as she returned to the room and turned around, Guo Jing sat up from the bed, no longer looking drunk as he just now.

Guo Jing now has twenty years of internal strength, which is enough to force the alcohol out of his body. He didn't do that at the banquet because Huang Yaoshi was there and he couldn't hide it from his eyes. But how could people in the army not know how to drink?
Not to mention that he grew up in a Mongolian tribe and had a strong tolerance for alcohol. While Huang Yaoshi and the others were drunk, Guo Jing retained some consciousness. He barely used his internal energy to force the alcohol out of his body and regained his clarity of mind.

Looking at his wife's busy figure, Guo Jing's eyes were full of tenderness, "Hua Zheng, it has been hard for you." Huang Yaoshi suddenly did this today, not only did he feel embarrassed, but Hua Zheng also felt the same way.

Hua Zheng had always lived a life of luxury, and because of her status, few people dared to show her a bad face. When Huang Yaoshi did this, she did not lose her temper on the spot because she was considering his face.

"It's okay. The old senior is a master and the father of Miss Huang. If he can be of help to you, it's enough. It's normal for a master to have some temper." After spending a long time with Guo Jing, Hua Zheng's way of speaking gradually tended towards the Han style.

Guo Jing nodded and sighed, "Yes, I thought I had done everything perfectly, but what Senior Huang said today made me feel deeply moved. He gave me a lot of advice on government soldiers, taxes, labor, internal affairs, and war."

"Before, Miss Huang told me that her father was extremely talented, and was proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, medicine, divination, astrology, military formations, and water conservancy. I didn't believe it, but after seeing it today, I can see that what she said was true."

Hua Zheng's eyes flashed with interest, and she smiled and said, "Guo Jing, it would be great if this person could be by your side to give us advice."

Hearing this, Guo Jing couldn't help but shake his head and laugh, "How is this possible? Senior Huang is a rare master in the world, and he is also a man of the world. People like him are used to living a free and unrestrained life and don't want to be constrained. How could he possibly give me advice?" Hearing this, Hua Zheng raised the corners of her mouth slightly, but said nothing.

……

Huang Yaoshi was helped to the room by the maid and Huang Rong. After he sat down, the maid went out to fetch water. Huang Rong helped him to the bed, and then took out an embroidered handkerchief to wipe Huang Yaoshi's face.

Unexpectedly, just after she wiped it twice, Huang Yaoshi suddenly opened his eyes with bright eyes. He no longer looked drunk as before.
Huang Rong was frightened and said angrily, "Dad, you are pretending to be drunk."

Huang Yaoshi looked at his daughter's pink face and sighed in his heart, "How can Dad get drunk with you here? Guo Jing is such a heavy drinker. If he doesn't get drunk now, Dad will probably get drunk."

As he spoke, he stared into Huang Rong's eyes with a serious look, "Rong'er, your thoughts are clear to me. Today, I'm drinking and I'm going to say a few words to you. Guo Jing is a rare talent. He holds great power at a young age, but he is not arrogant. He listened to everything I said today and he is a man of action."

"But he already has a family, he is a married man, and he has many concubines at home. He is a good man but not a good match."

After just a few words, Huang Rong's nose felt sore and her eyes suddenly turned red. She had lived in the mansion for a month, and Guo Jing was very polite to her, just like an ordinary old friend, but they were not too close.

Sometimes, Huang Rong felt very envious when she saw their family of five reunited, but there were some things she couldn't say out loud. Once she said them, she was afraid that she would no longer even be able to be friends with them.

If her initial liking was just because of the throbbing sensation between men and women, later on, every time she saw news about him, she couldn't help but think of him, what he had been through, and how she had watched him get to where he is today step by step.

In her mind, Guo Jing already had a concrete outline, which had never blurred nor left. This person had been deeply imprinted in her memory. Even though she knew that he already had a family, she still couldn't resist the throbbing in her heart and traveled thousands of miles north just to see him up close.

Huang Rong felt bitter in her heart, tears welled up in her eyes, "Dad, I understand."

Huang Yaoshi reached out and wiped away the tears from her eyes, and said earnestly, "Rong'er, you are my daughter. Dad hopes that you can marry a good family and live a stable life. Guo Jing is not an ordinary person. As long as he does not die young, he will definitely achieve great things in the future. Maybe what he did is beneficial to the world, but it is not a good thing for the people around him."

"Those who achieve great things are not particular about small details. Some things always require trade-offs. If he really reaches that supreme position, the people around him will definitely not be safe and may even be implicated. Dad doesn't want that day to come to you."

Huang Rong stared blankly and fell into deep thought. He controlled all of Shanxi, was conferred the title of marquis, and held both military and political power. He was only in his twenties. Such a person had unlimited potential. It was impossible to say that he had no ambition.

Although this is the truth, Huang Yaoshi does not know that admiring the strong is a woman's nature. If Guo Jing can achieve great things, he will be a rare hero in the world for women. Who can not love him?
These words were like adding fuel to the fire, making Huang Rong even more excited.

She lowered her head, rolled her eyes, and said in a low voice, "Dad, you are right. Guo Jing is a good man but not a good match. We are destined not to be together. Let's leave tomorrow and return to Peach Blossom Island. From now on, I will never come out again."

Huang Yaoshi was very happy at first, but he came to his senses in a blink of an eye. Did she mean to live out her life alone and never marry again? "Rong'er, there are so many people in the world, why do you have to do this!"

Huang Rong raised her head with a bright smile on her face, "Dad, it's okay. It doesn't matter if you don't get married. On the island, you, mother, and the mute slave are enough."

To Huang Yaoshi, it sounded like a forced smile. He sighed softly, feeling tired, and said no more.

……

The next morning, Huang Rong and her daughter had breakfast with the Guo family.

Then, Huang Rong said goodbye and wanted to leave.

However, Guo Jing was not anxious, but Hua Zheng beside him was anxious, "Why is Sister Rong leaving? Why don't you stay a little longer? Do you think I didn't treat you well enough?"

Huang Rong stepped forward and held Hua Zheng's hand, smiling gently, "Sister Hua Zheng, I have lived in your house for a month. I have bothered you for too long. I will always remember your kindness in my heart. All good things must come to an end. It won't be long before Guo Jing goes out to fight, and you will have to take care of the affairs of the house. How can I trouble you?"

Over the past month, the two of them have been getting along very well, and are not as incompatible as Guo Jing had imagined. He knows that they have a good relationship, but when he saw them again today, he couldn't help but feel a little weird.

It seems like something is wrong.

After saying this, she looked at Guo Jing again, "Guo Jing, you and I made an agreement back then that if we meet again, we would compete with each other. Before you leave, let's have another competition!" After saying this, she looked at Huang Yaoshi, her eyes full of pleading.

Huang Yaoshi wanted to refuse, but when he saw his daughter's eyes, his heart softened and he nodded slightly, agreeing.

Having said that, and with Huang Yaoshi looking sullen, Guo Jing could not persuade him to stay, so he could only nod and say, "Okay, let's have another match."

After a while, the two arrived at the martial arts training ground in the mansion.

The combat area here is huge, even enough for horses to run. Guo Jing and Huang Rong walked onto the field, their eyes met, and their expressions were very complicated.

Guo Jing knew Huang Rong's feelings. Even though he was moved, he could not take the initiative and express it out loud. This would not only hurt Hua Zheng, but also be disrespectful to Huang Rong.

The two met by chance and were like-minded friends. Huang Rong had been very kind to him. In his heart, Huang Rong was a soulmate and a friend. If he had not married, he might have been with Huang Rong without hesitation.

But unfortunately, he already had a family and it was impossible for him to abandon his wife and children. He could only let Huang Rong down and choose to turn a blind eye.

He understood Huang Yaoshi's anger. As proud as he was, how could he be willing to let his daughter become someone else's concubine?
Today's competition might be the last time they meet in this life. In the future, the road ahead is long and they may never see each other again. His eyes met hers, and they were inexplicably complex, with regret, relief, and pity...

(End of this chapter)