By the moat outside the south city gate, it was even more sad at the moment. The people who had rushed back to Dragon City earlier, along with those who had stayed in the city, greeted their king with tears and cries.

When you go, the wind is cold, and when you come, the rain is light. Countless people who knelt down believed in their hearts that God was mourning the death of the hero.

At the front of the greeting procession, Chu Qingyun, the second son, who was surrounded by some royal nobles and several left-behind ministers, was waiting expressionlessly. The rain drenched his sideburns and clothes, and there was a hint of gloom in his eyes. No one knew what he was thinking at the moment, except perhaps only one person.

"Second son, don't be too sad. The king is gone, and there is no resurrection from death...... It's important to take care of your body! ”

The person standing next to him and talking was Chu Qi, the son of Uncle Wang's Chu Daxing. These royal sons have grown up together since childhood, and they get along very well on weekdays. Chu Qi said as he motioned to the entourage in the house to put on the second son's robe. However, he was rejected by the other party.

"I don't have a heartache when he dies. Thinking about what happened to my mother, do you really think that I will be sad for him? ”

Unexpectedly, the words that came out of Chu Qingyun's mouth were so shocking. Although his voice was low enough that only the two of them could hear it, Chu Qi still glanced around vigilantly and leaned over to persuade him in his ear.

"The second son is cautious! In this extraordinary period, although you have hatred in your heart, don't show it easily. Otherwise, it will affect major events, and the gains will outweigh the losses. ”

"Humph! Although he is my father, where has he cared about my life and death over the years? Throwing me in the bitter cold land of Liaodong County, nominally exercising in the army, in fact, it didn't send me far away, leaving me to fend for myself? If it weren't for Uncle Wang's secret message to let me come back this time, I would have been kept in the dark! ”

Chu Qingyun's tone was full of resentment. Although he is nominally the son of King Chulie of Zhao, he is the most unpopular one. Don't say that it is not as good as Chu Jiangmian, the gentleman who was spoiled by King Zhao, even the eldest son Liangsheng is far inferior. And the source of all this is nothing more than the punishment he received for the mistakes he made back then.

Even though ten years have passed, whenever Chu Qingyun recalls that scene back then, the hatred in his heart not only did not diminish, but increased by a few points day by day.

Chu Qi saw the look on his face and sighed secretly. Although he was full of sympathy for his boyhood friend, he didn't want so much hatred in his heart. And when he remembered some of the plans that his father had revealed to him in secret letters, he still couldn't help but be terrified. However, he will still help him, because Chu Qingyun is his best friend.

Although King Chulie of Zhao is a hero respected by all the people of Zhao and many people in the world, in the eyes of some royal nobles, there is a little criticism of what he did back then. Because, he let down another woman for the sake of Queen Jiang Xin. And the woman named Ji Yue'er, who has the blood of the Great Zhou royal family, was married back to Zhao by the first king for Chu Lie.

Zhao Wang Chulie has always refused to establish Ji Yue'er as the queen for Jiang Xin's sake, which is already extremely excessive. Later, during a sudden invasion by Hu Qi, a large number of "Flying Fire Soul Envoys" on the grassland infiltrated

Dragon City, want to destroy. After being discovered by the spies of the Thousand Machines Pavilion, after a battle to the death, they kidnapped Mrs. Ji Yue'er outside the Jinxiang Palace, and used this as a threat to ask Chu Lie to open the city gate immediately and let them out.

On that occasion, the young man who rushed to hear the news witnessed how ruthless his father was. In the face of the cold blade, he did not compromise in the slightest and personally ordered the charge. The result can be imagined, although those Hu people were all killed, his mother Ji Yue'er also died in the chaos. When the sixteen-year-old boy Chu Qingyun rushed over to pick up his mother, and when he saw the last smile on her blood-covered face disappear, he made a vow in blood and tears!

It was from that time that the second son of Zhao Guo completely changed into a person. The behavior is perverse and full of anger. Soon after, when he used the excuse to collide with the queen's chariot, the king of Zhao was furious, and finally expelled him far away to Liaodong County, the northeasternmost part of the Zhao state bordering the Hu people.

"If your heart is full of hatred, go and fight the Hu people! They are the ones who killed your mother. ”

This was the last sentence that King Chulie of Zhao left him at that time. And since then, Chu Qingyun, who has changed the trajectory of his fate, has stayed away from Dragon City and rarely returns. The only things that accompanied him were Saiwai Fengchen and Huma Xiaoxiao.

However, Chu Lie, who thought that he could take this opportunity to hone his heart, was wrong. He didn't know much about his son. I don't know how heavy the hatred in his heart is. When he returns after ten years, it will inevitably cause another big wave.

"Mother! I'm back in Dragon City. Although I have not been able to avenge you myself, I want to get back the compensation I deserve...... If you have gnosis under the Nine Springs, you can bless your son with success in one fell swoop! ”

Chu Qingyun silently whispered and retracted his thoughts, he raised his head to the sky, and let the rain wash down the teardrops in the corners of his eyes. Ten years of hardship have sharpened his mind, and added a bit of ruggedness to his original feminine temperament. No one knows how much power he has secretly accumulated, but when the time comes, it will be very shocking when it suddenly erupts.

And his expression, in the eyes of others, only thought that he was grieving for the death of King Zhao, and no one doubted anything else.

The centaurs returning from the Nine Elements finally began to enter the city. When King Zhao's coffin passed by, Chu Qingyun knelt down like everyone else to greet him, and the corner of his eye inadvertently raised, firmly staring at the white-clothed figure who was driving the carriage himself. He saw the blood on his body, the Fengyun Sword in his hand, and the Golden Feather Bow. An evil smile appeared on his lips that no one noticed.

"Chu Jiangmian, he really passed the sword and bow to you! Just, can you hold it? ”

The drizzle is drizzling and the chill is soaked to the bone. When entering the Zhaowu Gate, Chu Jiangmian couldn't help but fight a cold war. He didn't see Chu Qingyun. It's just that the atmosphere inside and outside the city has made his mood heavier while sad.

On the long street of Longcheng, there are countless men, women and children kneeling in the muddy water, howling and crying. The carriage went all the way, and finally saw the outline of Jinxiang Palace in front of it. It must have become a sea of sorrow. Ministers, generals, princes, and nobles inside and outside the royal court all gathered around to prepare for the king's coffin.

"Your Highness, after placing the king's coffin, please rush to the Wuji Hall of Jinxiang Palace immediately!"

I heard that there was

As people spoke, Chu Jiangmian turned around and saw Minister Fei Yi who came from behind. The other party was looking at him with anxious eyes, full of a lot of anxiety that was inconvenient to speak.

"After my father's coffin is placed, I will keep a vigil for him. In the past few days, the state affairs have been entrusted to the Minister of State for the time being....... ”

Before Chu Jiangmian could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Fei Yi. He came closer, grabbed his arm, and said almost word for word.

"Your Highness, by all means! The king's funeral, I will arrange for someone to take care of it all! The most important thing now is that you must hurry to the throne in order to appease the people and stabilize the overall situation! ”

"Prime Minister, how can this be done? The most important thing is the father and queen's affairs! No matter what happens outside, I will keep a vigil for my father for ten days to fulfill my filial piety! ”

Chu Jiangmian raised his voice. Fei Yi raised his head in astonishment, and he and many people near and far saw the resoluteness in the eyes of His Royal Highness the Prince.

"Your Highness! You have to prioritize! The kingdom should not be left without a king for a day, and at this critical juncture, you should first ascend to the throne and issue an edict to appease the people. Then it's not too late to take care of the queen...... ”

"Shut up! I can do whatever I want, do I want you to teach me? ”

"Your Highness, if you act so rashly, will you not live up to the king's trust?"

Fei Yi's face turned red, and he also raised his voice, and everyone could hear the meaning of the blame. However, Chu Jiangmian just glanced at him coldly, and the words he said were already unceremoniously.

"In my eyes, the affairs of my father and queen are more important than anything else! Fei Yi, what are your intentions? Do you want to rely on the old and sell the old, and put me in the position of unfilial piety? ”

Everyone nearby stopped their grief and watched in amazement at the sudden change. I really don't understand why Chu Jiangmian would fight with Fei Yi, the minister of the country who has always supported him.

Fei Yi was so angry by Chu Jiangmian's words that he was so angry that he had to blow up. He pointed at the young man with a trembling face and said sadly.

"Chu Jiangmian! Do you know how critical the state affairs have been? You are so stupid. It's just rotten wood that can't be carved! Waste my support for you in the past...... O king! What you trust is not a person, Zhao Guosheji sees that sooner or later he will be buried in the hands of this unscrupulous son...... This old minister's fault is also! ”

The white-haired prime minister, who has been supporting the overall situation of Zhao for so long, has long been exhausted. Chu Jiangmian made him suddenly feel disappointed, and finally made him unable to control his emotions. Crying on the ground, slamming his head on the ground, he was so remorseful.

The people who witnessed all this outside the Jinxiang Palace were all indignant in their hearts. And among all kinds of emotions, some people secretly have inexplicable joy. Before someone stepped forward to persuade him, he heard Chu Jiangmian command loudly.

"Someone! Drag him away and stay out of the way. All national affairs, from now on, you will deal with it yourself! Place my father's coffin in the Fushou Palace, and I will personally keep the spirit for ten days, and no one is allowed to disturb it! ”

The guards guarding the carriage did not dare to slack off, and several people came over without saying anything, dragged Fei Yi away from the ground and threw him into the mud next to him. His bearded clothes were covered in mud and he looked very embarrassed.

"Dumbfounded! It's really hard to be a big task...... Zhao Guo is finished! ”

Countless people wept at each other, and their hearts were sad.