Dugu Chong told Murong Hong what happened that night. {We don't write novels, we're just web text porters-... ≦，

It was one night, and Dugu Chong left the palace and walked alone on the silent street. At that time, there was no curfew, but it was already late at night, all the shops on the road were closed, and almost no one was still walking on the road.

Dugu Chong walked on the road alone, holding a small wine cup in his hand, his steps were a little swaying, and he even felt a little light, but his heart was very heavy and depressed.

Just this morning, in front of hundreds of civil and military officials, my father announced a heavy decision: to appoint the eldest son Dugusheng as the crown prince. This was a very uncomfortable moment for Dugu Chong, but seeing his father's eyes, he could only sigh in his heart.

"Chong'er, I'm really sorry, I can only give the throne to your brother." Just after the court meeting, his father called Dugu Chong to his side alone, and it seemed that he seemed to have a feeling of guilt and helplessness.

"Why is this happening? What am I not as good as him? Dugu Chong exclaimed excitedly, "Father, you obviously like me, but why do you want to give your throne to that guy?" ”

"He's your brother!" The father said sternly, "How can you call your brother like that? ”

"Hmph, who knows if he's my brother? Outsiders have legends that he, he's not your son at all! Dugu Chong was stunned at the time and blurted out.

This morning's father's decision was so sudden that Dugu Chong was not prepared at all.

When a person suddenly hears the news of a thunderbolt on a sunny day, it is impossible for him not to be shocked, and it is impossible not to panic and say nothing.

"Chong'er, what are you talking about?" Father was shocked, "Do you believe this kind of rumor in the countryside?" If he wasn't my biological son, would I pass the throne to him? ”

"Not necessarily." Dugu Chong was angry and said, "I haven't seen what that guy looks like at all, just his appearance, you can know if he is your son." Look at me, my eyebrows and face are so similar to yours, this is what father and son look like, and the ministers say the same. But what about that guy, what does he look like, who has seen it? If he has the ability, he will show his face to everyone? ”

In fact, before this, Dugu Chong had already peeked at his brother Dugu Sheng's face, and he naturally knew that Dugu Sheng looked like an ugly monster. Such a prince, as long as he takes off his mask and shows that terrible face in front of all his subjects, he will definitely be ridiculed for a long time.

"A king has nothing to do with what he looks like." His father said sternly, "The rule of the country does not depend on appearance, but on his talent and virtue." ”

"But what kind of talent and virtue does that guy have, why don't I see it?" Dugu Chong snorted coldly.

"During his imprisonment in the country, he successfully thwarted a rebellion plot, but he did not kill innocents indiscriminately, but only killed the first evil and released those who were coerced into rebellion, which can be regarded as wise. When there was a flood outside the city, he went out with the prime minister to rescue the disaster, saving the lives of thousands of victims, and did not return to the city for three days and three nights, which can be regarded as mercy. He was wise and benevolent, and he did what he had to become a king. ”

"These things are what he was supposed to do, and I can do them too?" Dugu Chong said unconvinced, "I can even do better than him, father, I don't care about doing such a small thing." If I ascend to the throne, I will carry your career forward again. ”

"Carry it forward? How can it be carried forward? “

"Our Netherworld is sandwiched between the Yin and Yang worlds, with a small territory and poor resources. If I ascend the throne, I must first expand the army, expand the territory of our netherworld, and let the people live a better life! Dugu Chong raised his head and said proudly, "This is what a king should do!" ”

He thought that when he said this, he would give his father a thumbs up.

Isn't the establishment of the Nether Realm the result of the bloody struggle of his father and his soldiers? Expanding the territory, such a great cause, can you not make your father proud of his idea?

But what Dugu Chong never expected was that his father not only did not praise him, but poured a basin of cold water on his head.

"What are you kidding?" Father snorted coldly, "We defeated the Yaksha Ghost King and seized this land. It's just because this place is a barren land that the Yin and Yang realms don't care about, so we haven't suffered the punishment of the heavenly realm. Taking away people's land is already considered unjust, and you still want to expand your armaments and war, isn't this burning yourself? ”

"Father, you are too cowardly. Although our Nether Realm is not strong, it is completely possible to maneuver between the Yin and Yang Realms and make some use of the contradictions between them. Oh, I also heard that the demons of the Asura Realm also want to cooperate with our Netherworld, and with their support, we are even less afraid of the Yin and Yang Realms. ”

"What, you still want to bring the demons in?" Father frowned.

"Yes, that's called a conspiracy? Father, there is an academic discipline in the yang world called vertical and horizontal art, which is to take advantage of the contradictory relationship between countries to pull one faction to fight another faction and survive in the cracks. Our Zhongyin Kingdom has a small territory, a small population, and insufficient strength, if we don't take advantage of the contradictions between the underworld, the yang world, and the demon world, we will be swallowed up by them sooner or later? ”

"Your fears are not unfounded." Father nodded, "But, that's what worries me the most. ”

"Father, what are you worried about?"

"The ghost mother told me that Chong'er is very heroic and brave, and has great ambitions, but he is too proud and aggressive, and if he succeeds to the throne, he is afraid that the country will be in chaos! It's better to pass the throne to Sheng'er, Sheng'er is low-key and humble, smart and wise, although he is not brave enough, he can still be a king of success, and he will not bring disaster to the netherworld! ”

"What? That's what she said? Bastard, how dare this woman talk nonsense and interfere with the government? Dugu Chong was annoyed, "This is a national event, when will it be a woman's turn to speak?" ”

"You can't say that, the ghost mother is not an ordinary woman, she is your father and my right-hand man, and she is also the prophet of our bardo. If it weren't for her help, how could your father and I have created this netherworld? Father's face sank, "I carry out a task, and what she said is quite objective, not unreasonable. Chong'er, you are indeed too reckless and aggressive. I'm afraid that if this bardo country is governed by you, sooner or later, like the Shang Dynasty, it will be passed into the hands of the king of the state, and the kingdom will be destroyed! ”

"What? Am I the king of business? Are you kidding? The more Dugu Chong listened, the more angry he became, "Why didn't my father say that I was Emperor Qin and Han Wu?" The Qin Emperor and the Han Dynasty were all fond of expansion, but under their rule, the country became stronger and stronger, and the cause of the ancestors was also carried forward. Father, don't you want your career to grow bigger and bigger? ”

"Hey, this strength may not be a good thing." Father sighed, "The second Qin Dynasty died, and after Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, the country also went from prosperity to decline, which is not a good thing." ”

"Father, you, why do you listen to this witch? Well, this woman, well, she's always been prejudiced against me, just because I'm not her own. Really, what a vicious woman! Dugu gritted his teeth angrily.

"Chong'er, don't be rude! Although she is not your biological mother, in terms of etiquette, she is also your mother! Father stood up, his eyes like torches, "Your brother is not her own child, but your brother has always been respectful in front of the ghost mother, not as rude as you." You say that the ghost mother is eccentric, but none of your brothers are her own, why should she favor one over the other? ”

"This, this, father, you, don't you know yet? You're still in the dark, huh? That, that Dugusheng and the ghost mother, they, they are mother and son to the outside, but secretly, secretly fornication, cuckold you! Dugu Chong couldn't help it and shouted.

This kind of thing was originally rootless gossip, but at this moment, Dugu Sheng, who was carried away, couldn't care about it so much, and even shook out this kind of groundless "family ugliness".

"Bastard, what do you say?" The father was annoyed, and with a slap, he was falling on Dugu Chong's face.

Dugu Chong's handsome and fair face left five bright red marks.

"Father, you, you hit me? You've never beaten me like this since you were a child? Why, why are you hitting me? Am I not your own son? Dugu Chong's tears flowed down his cheeks.

Seeing his son weeping, his father's hands trembled.

"You, you go quickly, the farther you go, the better! Stay here, you'll only get into trouble, let's go, let's go! Father turned his face and waved his hand.

"Father!"

"Let's go, get out of here!"

"Okay, father, you are really so ruthless to drive me away, then I will leave, don't regret it!" Dugu Chong turned his head and rushed out.

But not far from the door of this hall, he bumped into Dugu Sheng wearing a mask and walking over, which was really a "narrow road".

As soon as he saw his brother Dugu Sheng, this Dugu Chong was angry, he lowered his head and was about to walk past Dugu Sheng.

"Brother, where are you going?" Unexpectedly, Dugusheng, who was silent, actually spoke.

"Where to go?" Dugu Chong turned his head, "Dugu Sheng, are you finally satisfied now?" ”

"Satisfied? What do you mean by that? ”

"You are a masked ghost, you hide behind this mask all day long and dare not see people, but you will become a king in the future?" Dugu Chong said in a mocking tone, "It's ridiculous that a king actually wears a mask to go to court!" If you have the ability, why don't you show your true colors and show them to your subjects? Hmph, a guy who doesn't even dare to let people look at his own face has what qualifications he has to be the king of a country, it's ridiculous! ”

Dugu Sheng was stunned for a moment, but quickly regained his composure.

"The king of this country, it doesn't seem to have much to do with what he looks like, right? As the saying goes, a man should not be a disgrace"

"Don't come to the saying, you sour talent, you know how to play tricks. A guy like you can still be a monarch? Dugu waved his hand, "Father, he is blind, but I am not blind." Dugusheng, listen, don't be too complacent, I'll see your jokes sooner or later! ”

Dugu Sheng stopped talking, and the eyes behind the mask looked directly at his younger brother Dugu Chong.

But Dugu Chong didn't want to look at those eyes at all, he felt uncomfortable just thinking of the ugly face behind the mask.

He turned his head and was about to leave this place, where he didn't want to stay for a minute.

However, as soon as he stepped up, he remembered something, so he turned his head and looked at his brother, Dugu Sheng, with a strange look