Since ancient times, achieving great feats has been anything but easy for heroes of the wilderness.
Emperor Qin, Emperor Han, emperors throughout the ages, were any of them not from prominent families? Was any one of them truly a commoner? Even Han Gaozu was a Si Shui Pavilion Chief, inheriting an official post.
But only Zhu Chongba and Chen Jiusi, one a beggar, the other a fisherman.
Their origins are so similar, yet regardless of which one achieves an empire, they are both legends in this period of history.
Chen Jie asked everyone to take their seats as hosts and guests. His matters with Zhu Chongba could be set aside for now. While Qianting had not fallen, he should be viewed as an ally, not an enemy.
Zhao Ya was very gracious, pouring water for several people after they were seated.
Fang Guozhen took a cup of hot tea and laughed, "We owe our thanks to the fourth brother, otherwise we'd never taste tea poured by the Commandery Princess in this lifetime."
