Klind and Zhang Heng left Commodus's study one after the other.
Zhang Heng walked down the steps along the way he came here, and when he passed through the garden in the vestibule, he heard a burst of giggles not far away.
Zhang Heng stopped and saw Queen Krispina and Commodore's sister Lucilla walking out from behind a flower garden arm in arm, talking and laughing.
After seeing him, the two women also stopped in their tracks, and Lucilla's eyes flashed a playful look, "Oh, what a good day today, we were lucky enough to meet the gladiator champion at the Flavi Amphitheatre."
Krispina was obviously also impressed by the oriental man in front of her, but she was much more reserved than Lucilla. She just encouraged Zhang Heng a few words, and then planned to move on, but the next moment Lucilla pulled him away. Her arm pulled Krispina back, "Didn't you keep complaining to me that life in the palace is boring?"
"Yeah, Commodus is as hardworking as his father. He is a good emperor. He has been worrying about all kinds of things, worrying that his people will starve, and worrying that those soldiers who fought for the empire will fail Get enough rewards... So after we got married, he didn't spend much time with me." Although Krispina tried her best to say good things about her husband, there was still a trace of resentment in her tone.
"Well, men are like this, they only have power and politics in their eyes, that's why we women have to learn to have fun by ourselves." Lucy said.
"What fun?" Krispina asked a little puzzled.
"We have the gladiator champions of the Flavi Amphitheater in front of us, so aren't we afraid that we won't have any fun?" Lucilla's eyes moved on Zhang Heng's face and chest.
"Sorry, I'm no longer a gladiator." Zhang Heng said.
"Yes, my brother gave you freedom, but I heard that you just performed at the Victor Arena two weeks ago." Lucy said leisurely.
"There is an agreement between me and Marcruz. In order to make up for his loss, I will hold a show at the Victor Arena every month. If you want to see my show, I can give you two before the next show. Here are the tickets for the box for you, I believe Victor Arena will be full of glory because of the presence of the two of you." Zhang Heng said neither humble nor overbearing.
"Oh, it's so sweet, but what if we want to watch it now?" Lucilla didn't have any thoughts of going down the steps, but instead walked forward half a step with her chest out, bringing her and Zhang Heng closer. distance.
"Today, not today, I still have work to do." Zhang Heng didn't change his expression.
"What job is more important than giving us a show?"
Lucilla wanted to move forward, but this time before Zhang Heng spoke, the Queen Krispina on the other side rushed to answer, "I know, my husband mentioned you to me more than once, and he wanted you to be his advisor, so have you got your letter of appointment?"
"Yes, Queen."
"Congratulations, then it seems that you really have business to do," Krispina said before turning to Lucilla, "Commod arranged a task for him, it should be very important, we will let it go today Let him go."
"Wow, you are really my brother's virtuous housemate, husband and wife follow suit," Lucy raised her eyebrows, and looked at Zhang Heng, "Well, since the queen has spoken for you, it will appear that I am not good enough to stop you." It’s very important, but when you’re done with what you’re doing, remember to come to us.”
While speaking, Lucilla untied her necklace from her neck and threw it to Zhang Heng, "Well, I bet on you to win the previous gladiatorial performance, and I made a lot of money from you. Even if the necklace is for you, if you encounter something that cannot be solved, you can also come to me with the necklace."
Zhang Heng took the necklace that was still warm, and when he looked up again, Lucilla and Krispina had already passed by him.
And Zhang Heng didn't stay any longer, put away the necklace and left the palace.
...
After solving the problem in the southeast city, Zhang Heng came to Commodus as he wished and obtained the status of a consultant. However, he could not see his goal. Otrus was more cautious than he imagined. Before Zhang Heng and Klinde heard Commodus yelling at someone outside the study, scolding the Senate, if nothing else happened, that person would be Ortrus.
But when Zhang Heng entered the house, he didn't even see the shadow of Otrus. Zhang Heng judged that there should be a secret passage in Commodus's study, which could allow Otrus to enter and exit. In other words, Commodus allowed Ortrus was free to come and go from his study, which obviously exceeded the trust that a consultant can get.
You must know that the study room is a forbidden place for all men. Even Queen Krispina can't enter the study room without Commodus' consent. No wonder Klinde has such a strong sense of crisis and can't wait to pull him Into the competition, together against Altruus, while the other side of the Balance Blade also wants Altruus' life.
It's just that Otrus has been by Commodus's side these years, and he has done a lot of things for Commodus both in the open and in the dark, and offended many people. He obviously knows that he is in danger all the time, so he has been doing this all the time. His whereabouts are secretive, and even his subordinates don't know where he will go. It is not easy to find him.
Zhang Heng doesn't have too many clues for the time being, so he can only find opportunities after solving the handover of the bronze statue. Kang Maode also mentioned before that he will hold a welcome dinner for him when he is done with work. At that time, all consultants All will be present, Zhang Heng can only hope that Ortrus will be included.
The place where the bronze statue was cast was in the suburbs, far away, so Zhang Heng called a carriage.
And he also did some homework after receiving the task. He knew that the person in charge of this matter was named Decius, who was born in the Calradia family. It was thanks to Aurelius that Chius' father was able to enter the Senate, so the Calradia family has always been a staunch supporter of the royal family, otherwise Commodus would not have entrusted them with casting bronze statues.
However, Decius, whom Zhang Heng is going to meet next, is not an important figure in the Calradia family. The foundation and background, so the background of Dai Jiwusi is actually not much better than that of ordinary people, so this errand is also very important to him. Zhang Heng analyzed that as long as the head of Dai Jiwusi is not broken, it should be fine. There is the intention of subjective destruction.