Chapter 873 Dinner

Fortunately, Lucila did not continue the previous topic. She looked around and nodded, "This place is nice. My brother seems to really value you."

"Your Majesty is clear about rewards and punishments, and he always treats his own people quite favorably." Zhang Heng said.

Lucila smiled noncommittally upon hearing this, "I heard that you first solved the security problem in the southeastern city, and then avoided the delay in the delivery of the bronze statue, which made my brother very happy."

"It's all my job."

"It's hard to say whether it's true or not, but your ability is indeed quite good. Because of this, I wonder why you always seem to shy away from me." Lucila paused and said, "You know Who am I and what can I give you, even some things that my brother can’t give you.”

Zhang Heng was silent after hearing this.

"You know what I'm most curious about?" Lucilla continued.

"Appreciate further details."

"You are close to my brother in order to gain power. You don't need to deny this, because that night at the house of Senator Dio, you deliberately provoked Sartonilos in order to attract Commodus' attention. This made me think that you were close to others. There is not much difference between my younger brother, but the interesting thing is that if this is really the case, you should also find a way to get close to me, because gaining my friendship will undoubtedly be beneficial to your subsequent political career. It’s very helpful, but you seem to be very negative on this matter.”

A flash of light flashed in Lucila's eyes, "Either I'm ugly enough to make you sick, or I have to suspect that my judgment of you at the beginning was actually inaccurate. You didn't approach my brother to gain power. But there are other purposes.”

Zhang Heng's heart tightened when he heard this. He didn't expect that this woman who seemed a little irrelevant would have such sharp eyesight. Indeed, Lucilla asked the core of the problem.

If he really approached Commodus in order to gain power, then he should have tried hard to gain favor with Lucilla who also had power. But in fact, Zhang Heng approached Commodus in order to gain access to Otrus from His Majesty the Emperor. , and Lucilla has nothing to do with Otrus, so Zhang Heng naturally doesn't want to waste energy on her.

But fortunately, Zhang Heng's advantage in understanding history came into play at this time.

After another moment of silence, Zhang Heng said, "Your beauty is well-known in Rome, and no man can refuse your invitation... As for why I dare not approach you, it is because I heard rumors that you and His Majesty The relationship is not as good as everyone thinks.”

Lucila raised her eyebrows and said in surprise, "Who told you this?"

However, Zhang Heng closed his mouth afterwards, making it clear that he did not want to answer this question.

Lucila didn't go into details, she just put away the smile on her face and said lightly, "Since you have entered this power circle, you should know that there is never a lack of baseless rumors here. These rumors are just politicians attacking each other. I am just a tool of Commodus. I am Commodus’ only remaining blood relative, so how can I be harmful to my only brother? This is just Commodus’s real enemy trying to sow discord between our siblings.”

Zhang Heng bowed and said, "I have learned my lesson, but I am His Majesty's servant after all, and I need to remain loyal to His Majesty, even if it is just a rumor..."

Lucila interrupted impatiently before he could finish his words, "You are very conscientious in your duties. I am very happy that my brother finally has some decent people under his command. There are no longer just hideous guys and villains who only compete for favors." Well, in this case, I won’t disturb your loyal performance.”

Upon hearing this, Zhang Heng took out the necklace Lucilla gave him from his arms.

"You can keep this thing. I don't lack jewelry. Besides, I never take back the things I give away."

After Lucila finished speaking, she seemed to have lost interest in Zhang Heng, and turned around and walked out of the front hall with her guards. Zhang Heng followed behind and respectfully sent Lucila out of the door, waiting for Lucila to leave. After reaching the street, she stopped again, turned to Zhang Heng and said, "Don't think that no one knows what you do, I will always keep an eye on you."

Zhang Heng frowned, not understanding what Lucila meant by her last words, but the latter had already got on the carriage.

The little slave girl on the other side saw that everyone was gone, so she ran down from the second floor and poked her head around.

"Is she the emperor's sister? Why doesn't she look like a good person?"

"Why do you say that? Is it because she plans to let the guards push you away?" Zhang Heng asked, "Also, what did I tell you before to stop blocking the door? You didn't even know that all the people would come. who."

"Then I can't let people come into our home casually." The little slave girl said angrily.

"It's my home, I don't mind. What do you have to be angry about? If something like this happens again, ask the servants to ask. If you can't stop them, let them in. Don't just join in the fun anymore."

"oh."

Seeing that the little slave girl was still a little depressed, Zhang Heng took out a gold coin and said to the latter, "Go to the tailor shop and bring back the clothes I ordered. I will wear them for the dinner tonight. I can also use the money to order some for myself." set."

"Are you going to the dinner party, in the palace?" The little slave girl was quite easy to coax, and her mood immediately improved after receiving the gold coins. Zhang Heng also recently discovered that this guy is still a little money-crazy, and he likes it very much. Saving money.

"Hmm, I've been a consultant for so long and I haven't met many of my colleagues yet. It's time to meet them." Zhang Heng said lightly.

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Lucila's visit was just an accident. The most important thing for Zhang Heng today is the upcoming dinner. This is the welcome banquet Commodus promised him to welcome him to join the small political group around him. According to Commodus, His advisers will be there tonight, along with a number of other die-hard Royal supporters.

Of course, what Zhang Heng cares about most is Otrus, who has always been invisible before. Zhang Heng has not considered killing Otrus at the dinner, but he has an agreement with the priestess to kill Otrus. Before that, Otrus must be handed over to the latter's hands for a period of time.

In this case, he would not be able to do anything at this banquet. In addition, if Otrus died at the banquet, he would also be in some trouble, although Zhang Heng was certain to make it look like an accident. , but as long as Otrus dies, he, as the protagonist tonight, will not be able to escape his involvement.

Zhang Heng decided to stay put for now and use this opportunity to get in touch with Otrus, and then wait for opportunities to take action. It would be best if he could clear his ties.

Good night everyone~