Chu Li happily returned to the house, but as soon as he entered the door, he was told that Zhou Jinzhi was here and was waiting for him in the hall.

As soon as he heard Zhou Jinzhi's name, Chu Li's face changed a little instantly, although Zhou Jinzhi was a member of his faction, but in all fairness, he didn't like this Lord Zhou, who was rising step by step and would make great achievements in the future.

It's really that this person's city is too deep, and even Chu Li can't figure out his true thoughts. It doesn't feel good to be out of his control, especially since this person is still his advisor.

Chu Li walked into the hall with steps, and when Zhou Jinzhi saw him coming in, he hurriedly greeted him, "Your Highness, I came today to ......"

"Wait." Chu Li raised his hand to stop him, and then said unhurriedly, "Lord Zhou, don't worry, the main hall has just come back, you have to go and change your clothes first, you drink some tea first." ”

Zhou Jinzhi frowned slightly when he heard this, if there was no urgency, he would not rush to the door, at this time, Chu Li still wanted to change his clothes first. However, Zhou Jinzhi didn't say anything in the end, so he had to swallow the words in his mouth.

Chu Li's change of clothes was neither slow nor fast, and after a while, he reappeared in the hall in his regular clothes.

"Your Royal Highness, in addition to finding Concubine Xian Niangniang recently, have you contacted Your Highness?" Zhou Jinzhi asked.

Chu Li shook his head, "Not really, it's just that the main hall just met the little marquis and the county lord of Yongjia by chance in the imperial garden?" ”

Hearing this, Zhou Jinzhi's face sank, "I'm afraid it's not accidental." ”

Chu Li nodded and smiled: "Lord Zhou has thought of going to the same place with the main hall, according to the main hall, this is indeed not accidental." Luo Zhengqing definitely wants to communicate with him more, but there are many people in the imperial garden, and it is not a place.

"Your Royal Highness is still careful in the future, avoid the people of the Luo family, and it is best for Concubine Xian to be sick and not see guests behind closed doors." Zhou Jinzhi was serious and serious.

As soon as these words came out, the teacup in Chu Li's hand almost fell down, "What did you say!" ”

"Zhou Jinzhi, what are you talking nonsense!" Chu Li immediately reprimanded angrily, "What kind of family is the Luo family, the Yao family offended them, and they were directly demoted, how many heads do you dare to compete with the Luo family?" ”

Chu Li subconsciously thought that Zhou Jinzhi didn't want him to be friendly with the Luo family, for fear that the Luo family would be on top in the future and take away his interests. This is similar to the harem concubines competing for favor and jealousy.

"Your Highness, do you really think that the Luo family intends to support you?" Zhou Jinzhi's tone was full of irony.

As soon as he heard that the eldest princess of Yi'an had repeatedly visited Concubine Huo Xian, he sensed that something was wrong, and he was afraid that the third prince would be confused by this, so he immediately ran to remind him, but he didn't want to get such a reprimand from Chu Li.

"Your Royal Highness doesn't want to think about it, the prince has been at the border for more than ten years, and he has been on the battlefield with the little marquis of the Luo family, and has experienced life and death, the prince's own uncle is still the uncle of the Luo family, with these connections, why did the Luo family abandon the prince and support a prince who has never intersected?"

Zhou Jinzhi understood that he was late, and Chu Li was already confused.

"Of course the main hall thought of what you said, and the main hall has also checked it." Chu Li also showed a disdainful look at Zhou Jinzhi, "This hall is not a fool, it is easy to be fooled. The reason why the Locke family fell out with the prince was because the prince didn't know how to lift. The Luo family intended to marry the county lord of Yongjia into the East Palace, but the prince did not agree. ”

Chu Li looked at Zhou Jinzhi quite proudly, "The county lord of Yongjia is the most favored daughter of the Luo family, she was rejected by the prince, and she lost face, and the prince refused to marry the daughter of the Luo family into the East Palace, which made the Luo family feel at ease to support him." And all the princes at the moment, except for the main hall, the Luo family has no other choice. ”

Chu Li thought that he had thought very well and there was no problem, but Zhou Jinzhi still shook his head, "Your Highness, the eldest princess of Yi'an has an arrogant temperament, and it is indeed possible to do such a thing in a fit of anger, but Luo Xiaohou is not such a simple person. The inheritance of the Luo family has never been respected by the eldest and youngest, and only those who are capable can live in it, and the little Marquis Luo can stand out among the many children of the Luo family and become the heir of the Luo family, which is by no means in vain. Your Highness, I'm sure it's a trap. ”

If there was only five points of doubt before, then now looking at Chu Zheng's triumphant and boastful appearance, it would be ten points.

This idiot really thinks he is a character, but in the eyes of the Luo family, I'm afraid he is not even a dish!

"Your Highness, you must immediately distance yourself from the Locke family, and you must not fall into the trap."

However, Chu Li didn't listen to Zhou Jinzhi's words, but he became more and more convinced that Zhou Jinzhi was jealous, so he said that it was a trap, and he sneered: "What nonsense are you talking about!" Is it a trap, can't the main hall see it? ”

"Zhou Jinzhi, let me tell you, even if you can drill the camp again, your Zhou family really can't compare with the Luo family." Chu Li couldn't get used to Zhou Jinzhi for a long time, but he still had some use, so he could only endure it, and now that he had the opportunity, Chu Li couldn't help but step on his feet, so that he knew what the difference was.

Then, Chu Li said: "But don't worry, your merits will be remembered by this palace, and I will not treat you badly in the future." "In the end, it's his own strategist, he slapped him, and he had to give a sweet date a little comfort.

Zhou Jinzhi's face sank instantly, he didn't like to mention his origin, he had worked hard to climb up for so many years, in order to one day be proud of the crowd.

Chu Li's words made him angry, but he had learned to restrain his emotions from a very early age.

"Your Highness, there are no absolutes, it's best to be careful." Zhou Jinzhi said in a deep voice.

Chu Li raised his lips and chuckled, "Of course, there is no need for Lord Zhou to remind you, this hall has already planned, this hall is not a person who can be slaughtered, if the Luo family repents and abandons this hall, then this hall will be known to the world, it is the county lord of Yongjia who has been wronged by the prince, so the Luo family deliberately pulled His Royal Highness into the water." The main hall is innocent, and the people's hearts will naturally be here in the main hall at that time. As long as the main hall wins the hearts of the people, the ones who lose the hearts of the people are the Luo family and the prince. ”

Chu Li has always been cautious in doing things, and he especially likes to leave a way back for himself. He already had an idea in his heart, if it was really the Luo family who played tricks on him, he would tell Luo Qinglan about being rejected by Chu Zheng, and guide him, so that everyone would think that it was the prince who rejected the Luo family, so the Luo family deliberately wooed him, so that Chu Zheng realized the importance of the Luo family, and when the goal was achieved, the Luo family kicked him away.

At that time, he will be the weak side, and it will be easy to win the hearts of the people, and even more, he can take the opportunity to step on the Locke family. No matter how strong the Locke family is, if it can't be used by him, it's better to get rid of it.

"Since His Highness has thought it through, then Zhou will also leave." Zhou Jinzhi didn't say any more, but got up and said goodbye.

Chu Li glanced at him twice more this time, and the look in his eyes clearly said, "You are interested."

In fact, Zhou Jinzhi is not a "knowledgeable child", but he has realized that Chu Li is now fluttering, and he thinks that he is thoughtful, so it is useless for him to say more.

Thoughtful?

The fart is thoughtful, and he is clearly a fool!

Zhou Jinzhi returned to his home study and instructed his henchmen: "Send someone to keep an eye on the third prince, and once the Luo family finds him, tell me immediately." ”

After speaking, Zhou Jinzhi couldn't help but scold: "I still look up to Chu Li, he is clearly the same as the five princes, he has a pig's brain!" ”

He also naively thought that the Locke family was really optimistic about him, and looked at the look full of joy, just like the harlequin on the stage.

"Your Excellency, as long as the third prince suffers a loss, he will naturally understand the discernment of the adult, and in the future, the third prince will only trust you more and more." The henchman said.

Zhou Jinzhi shook his head, "I don't need his trust, as long as he fulfills his promise in the future and gives me what I want." ”

"Trust?" Zhou Jinzhi snorted coldly, "What's the use of this thing." ”

He supported Chu Li because he was a member of the royal family and had the possibility of inheriting the throne. Even if it wasn't Chu Li, he could only choose one of the other princes to support. Chu Li was chosen just because he was the most suitable candidate among all the princes, not only the possibility of ascending to the throne was not low, but at the same time it was easy to control.

Chu Li's biggest influence comes from the Huo family of Jingbei Houfu, and what kind of character Jingbei Hou is, Zhou Jinzhi has long known it. If it weren't for the shadow of their ancestors, the Huo family would still have some foundations left, and they would not have a foothold in the capital.

That's why Zhou Jinzhi chose Chu Li, because the Huo family was not enough to help him ascend to the throne, and at this time he stood up and pushed Chu Li, and after Chu Li took the throne, he was the biggest hero. Of course, in this process, Zhou Jinzhi will also make Chu Li inseparable from him, so he can only use him. Just like now, although Chu Li was a little repulsive to him inside, he still had to use him.

However, now there is a fork in the Locke family......