Cuiwei Palace.
Just as Chu Chengyao was about to leave the palace and return to his home, news of the title of king came.
After hearing this, Concubine Rou was happy and surprised:
"Yao'er, His Majesty made you the King of Jin, but also placed your fiefdom in Zhangzhou. Is this because he is optimistic about you or is he wary of you?"
A feeling of powerless anger welled up in his heart. Chu Chengyao deliberately sat up straighter and raised his head slightly, not being affected at all. Thanks to all the years of camouflage, he looks calm at this moment.
Well aware of Concubine Rou's greedy yet timid temperament, and fearing that she would give in, Chu Chengyao calmed down his temper with his usual gentle smile:
"Mother, my father is getting older. Not only me, but anyone who threatens the throne, he will be wary. But the fact that my father can give me the title of King Jin shows that he wants to test me. Xu is the emperor's brother who has repeatedly let me down in recent times." It’s because of my father’s disappointment.”
Concubine Rou: "Then why did you place your fiefdom in Zhangzhou? That is where the Han family of the Zhenxi Army is stationed."
Chu Chengyao: "My father wanted to cut off my future and told me not to hold back. Mother and concubine, as things stand now, failure or failure is inevitable. We, mother and son, must work hard together to have success in the next few decades." It’s a good life to live.”
After hearing this, Concubine Rou nodded slowly and thoughtfully:
"That's true. Your Majesty is indeed getting older... Since Your Majesty likes you and there is no way out, you have to give it a try. You must be very cautious in doing things to avoid being caught."
Chu Chengyao agreed and said a lot of soothing words to stabilize Concubine Rou. Speaking of the discord between Concubine Rou and the Queen, Concubine Rou's ambitions became even greater.
Speaking of this, Concubine Rou leaned forward slightly and lowered her voice:
"Seeing that your majesty is not living a long life, I'm afraid that your majesty will suddenly do something bad and your position will be vacant... You have to hurry up."
After getting on the carriage back home, Chu Chengyao's expression turned gloomy until he left the palace gate.
After returning to his house, the furious Chu Chengyao went back to his study and stayed there all afternoon. Although he still looked gloomy when he opened the door again, he lacked the suppressed fury.
He handed the secret message in his hand to Zhong Yi, who had been waiting for a long time at the door:
"Send this letter to Binzhou, it's time to prepare."
Zhong Yi took it respectfully: "Your Highness, is it too early?"
Chu Chengyao stepped out of the room and stood on the corridor looking in the direction of the palace. In his eyes, there was a cruel dark light flashing:
"Since my father has cut off my escape, pushed me in front of others, and roasted me on the fire, why should I care about it anymore? The road to endure humiliation and burden is blocked, so I can only fight with all my strength."
The Duke's Mansion of the State of Qin.
The prince, who had just left the palace, came here without even returning to the palace.
Because they had something private to talk about, all the servants obeyed the order and left the courtyard.
"For a sanctimonious, sinister and cunning man, my father actually granted him the title of King of the Jin Dynasty! This is simply unreasonable!"
Looking at his furious grandson, who slapped the table and roared, Qin Guogong's vigorous and steady voice sounded:
"Although the word "Jin" means prince, it is not necessarily a bad thing that Chu Chengyao granted the title of King of Jin. He has always hidden behind others and participated in other people's fights to reap profits. Now with the blessing of the word "king of Jin", he If you are pushed in front of others, you will have to fight if you don’t want to.”
Qin Zongliang also said: "Grandfather is right. He used to have a reputation as a virtuous man because he could show weakness and hide it well, and he was good at putting on airs. No one would keep an eye on him. Now, he has the reputation of King of Jin. , attracting everyone’s attention, and any words or deeds will be taken out and considered carefully.”
Qin Zongliang stood up and poured some tea for the prince himself:
"Your Highness, someone with bad intentions cannot withstand scrutiny. As long as he takes action, his ambition will be revealed."
(End of chapter)
