At this time, the sky is dark, the door of the south hall is closed, there are two rows of oil lamps lit in the hall, and the slightly drunk smell of oil sets off the surrounding darkness, which seems a little depressing. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info

Chen Zhulin sat at the top of the table, his face faintly pale: "Pestle, what's the matter?" ”

Since he came back from outside the city, his appearance has not been very good, presumably due to a little effort when hugging Concubine Zhai, he secretly mocked in his heart, his own generation of princes, but now it is difficult to even hold a child, it is really ridiculous.

However, Chen Zhulin did not regret it, even if it was a few days, it was cost-effective to hug her, after all, he owed her too much.

Gongzi Jiujiu's eyebrows were slightly furrowed, his eyes were full of worry, and he bowed: "Now that the monarch is not in good health, as for how to deal with the future, I hope that the monarch will arrange it as soon as possible." ”

After a while, he met Chen Zhulin's calm gaze and said, "Originally, the subordinate brother shouldn't have asked more, but this matter involves Chen Guo's fundamental ......."

Before he finished speaking, Chen Zhulin waved his hand and interrupted, "Who in the clan knows about this at present?" ”

Childe lowered his head and thought for a moment, then sighed: "Only me and a few respected uncles know, and the others don't know anything. ”

Chen Zhulin narrowed his eyes slightly, and a strange smile appeared at the corner of his mouth: "There is no son in this father, Chen Guo still has to be handed over to you, as for who to hand it over...... Pestle thinks that in the entire concubine clan, who can take on this great responsibility? ”

As soon as these words came out, Gongzi Pestle was suddenly shocked, originally he was sent by the people of the clan to probe the mouth, if Chen Zhulin handed over Chen Guo to a faint monarch, then the entire clan would have enough time to advise, so as not to fall into the internal strife of Chen Guo.

This kind of thing happened in the past, which led to a serious decline in national strength, and now the Chen State is much stronger than in the past, although it has not reached the most prosperous era under the hard work of several monarchs.

However, what he never expected was that Chen Zhulin would ask in turn.

Since ancient times, the battle for the throne has been the most iron-blooded, merciless, and there are too many taboos, and he knows in his heart that no matter what he says, as long as he opens his mouth to answer, it will be wrong.

Even if it's right, it's wrong.

After some thought, Childe chose to keep silent.

Chen Zhulin glanced at him in surprise, and nodded secretly: "Gongzi is finished, he has reached the age of a weak crown, do you think he is suitable?" ”

Childe couldn't figure out the meaning of the words, so he told the truth: "Childe Wanxinglu Doctor, although he is talented and talented, he is too timid, and he is more than righteous and sleek, he is a good citizen in the opposition and a good official in the court. If you step on the throne, you are by no means a qualified monarch. ”

Chen Zhulin nodded, feeling a little guilty in his heart: "The lord of Chen Guo should have belonged to him. ”

Gongzi pestle said with relief: "The second brother Li Gongzhi is located in the king, and it is also seen that Gongzi is not a monarch's talent. ”

Chen Zhulin got up and walked down the main seat, shaking his head, how could he not know Li Gong's considerations?

After personally experiencing Chen Tuo's rebellion, Li Gong had already seen that the temptation of the monarch's position was far greater than the family affection that blood was thicker than water.

Li Gong is not worried about others, but because he is worried about him, he will pass on Chen Guo to himself, not Gongzi Wan.

Chen Zhulin didn't believe in the intelligence of Gongzi Jiujiu at all, and he didn't know the hidden secret, but he didn't say it: "After King Wu of Zhou died, Zhou Gongdan's power leaned towards the government and the opposition, and the Son of Heaven was not afraid?" ”

Gongzi pestle bowed his head and saluted: "Everyone knows that Duke Zhou has no intention of seizing the throne. ”

Chen Zhulin sighed with emotion: "Xia, Shang, and Zhou have been nearly a thousand years, and there has only been one Zhou Gongdan. ”

Immediately, he turned around and walked to the main seat and sat down, a faint sweat on his forehead, which looked a little crystal in the light.

A trace of gloom flashed in Gongzi's eyes, I don't know if it was because he saw the fine sweat, or because of these words: "Zhou Gong is noble in virtue, Siya is positive, and the world naturally can't compare." ”

Chen Zhulin glanced at him, the anger in his eyes flashed, today's beating must have been achieved, so he said directly: "Chen Guo can pass it on to you, but you have to promise two conditions to this father." ”

Gongzi was shocked when he heard this, and hurriedly knelt on the ground: "The younger brother is not greedy, why should the king intimidate the younger brother." ”

Chen Zhulin didn't care about him, and said to himself: "First, Gongzi Wan is our own nephew after all, for the sake of Li Gong, if he doesn't act rebelliously and doesn't commit crimes to death, just leave him a way to live and drive him out of Chen Guo." ”

Chen Zhulin glanced at Gongzi Jiujiu, who had no action, and his eyes were even more angry: "Second, my father knows that some people have always wanted to inquire about the whereabouts of Fei Zhai, whether it is a clan or yourself, this father hopes that you can remember that being convenient with others is convenient with yourself."

However, although my father said that he hoped that she would be safe all her life, she was born in the family of the prince and marquis, and she couldn't help herself, and if she needed it in the future, she naturally couldn't shirk it. ”

Childe listened carefully and did not answer.

Chen Zhulin sighed: "Cai Aihou has been in Chen State before the dance, and Cai and Chen have always had in-laws from beginning to end, supporting each other and resisting external troubles. Since he asked for a marriage, he will marry Chen Fei to him, and this matter will be arranged by you. ”

Gongzi raised his head slightly, and bowed again: "The younger brother must handle it himself." ”

A touch of tiredness appeared on Chen Zhulin's face, and he waved his hand: "My father is tired, and all domestic affairs will be handed over to you to take care of, if there is no major matter, don't bother." ”

When anyone heard this, they were naturally overjoyed, but Gongzi was stunned for a while.

The four brothers have been brothers and sisters since childhood, and although the elder brother is the crown prince, he takes good care of them as a brother and father, but he was killed fifteen years ago. The second brother Li Gong died of illness, but now the third brother Yu Lin is also leaving him, so how can he be happy?

Gongzi Pestle had never thought of being able to sit on Chen Guo before, according to his idea, it was passed on to Gongzi, so he followed Zhou Gongdan's dedication to assist and achieved a temporary reputation.

However, one day, when he returned home, he saw several highly respected uncles in the clan who had come uninvited, and then he had some thoughts.

Judging from today, it is presumable that the king has already received the news, so he will directly ask anyone in the clan who knows the news that he is seriously ill.

Gongzi Pestle stood up slowly, and bowed again: "The king rests early, and the younger brother retires." ”

Chen Zhulin looked at the slightly lonely back, a trace of bitterness appeared at the corner of his mouth, thinking about the brotherhood in the past, it was so vulnerable in power, he really felt a little ridiculous.

Although the tree is good for shade, what if the tree falls?

Chen Zhulin didn't want to tear his face, but he had to do it, he believed that Gongzi Pestle would take these words to heart, but he definitely didn't believe that those people would do the same.

Thinking of this, he snorted coldly: "Chuan Chen Yi." ”