Feng Xuanjing glanced at Chu Zheng, but was surprised to find that although he looked sad, his gaze was as calm as an abyss. Feng Xuanjing frowned, and suddenly remembered that he mentioned that his father had been planning all his life, how could he not know about King Lu's movements?

But in the face of the old emperor in his last years, Feng Xuanjing didn't believe what Chu Zheng said!

At this time, the old emperor trembled and motioned for Chu Zheng to approach, squirmed his purple lips, and asked weakly, "Why did you venture into the palace this time?"

"The royal brother strictly guards the palace, and the sons are worried about their father's illness, so they venture into the palace, and the sons are willing to stop in front of their father's bed, serve their father, and talk about filial piety." Chu Zheng leaned closer, his words were sincere, and his eyes were moist as he spoke, showing his concern.

The corners of Feng Xuanjing's mouth rose unconsciously, and he secretly sneered in his heart, if he didn't know his ambition and know his personality, Feng Xuanjing would also be touched by his filial piety.

Sure enough, the old emperor's cloudy eyes gradually became hazy, and he gasped and said, "Zheng'er's filial piety is commendable, and I am deeply grateful!"

"The father and the emperor praise falsely, and the sons and daughters dare not be ashamed, and the children should be filial to their parents and obey the call. If not, wouldn't he be a son of man in vain and fail to live up to the kindness of his parents? Chu Zheng was righteous and awe-inspiring, and he paused and said: "It's just that the son came this time, and he did have a matter of begging his father, and I hope that my father will be fulfilled!"

Feng Xuanjing raised his eyebrows, sneering in his heart, he guessed Chu Zheng's next topic.

The old emperor's face changed slightly, Yu Guang glanced at Gu Gonggong, took two breaths, and then asked: "Zheng'er risked to serve me regardless of his own safety, so many emperors rarely have such filial piety, I am very happy." I'm in the twilight of the sunset, no matter what Zheng'er asks, I'll do what you want! ”

"Thank you, Father!" Chu Zheng straightened up, took a step back, bent one knee, and arched his hand: "Erchen is grateful!"

The old emperor waved his hand weakly and said, "Say it!"

Father-in-law Gu on the side rolled his eyes, his face was dark and uncertain, and even unfathomable.

Chu Zheng raised his head, his eyes were firm, and he said loudly: "I implore my father to cut off the title of his son, abolish the crown prince, and take back the mansion." The sons are willing to be ordinary, degrade the annual rings, just to keep the knees of their father, pray for their father day and night, and alleviate their father's illness. ”

The old emperor was slightly stunned, obviously he didn't expect Chu Zheng to ask for this, especially, willing to lower his status and cut off the glory of the crown prince? In an instant, complicated emotions surged in his eyes, and he glanced at Father-in-law Gu.

Father-in-law Gu was also taken aback, facing the old emperor's puzzled gaze, he was stunned and at a loss!

Feng Xuanjing was stunned, he never expected Chu Zheng to come to this hand? What does he mean? Didn't venture into the palace to get the will of the old emperor? To be precise, his entry into the palace this time is bound to win the throne!

For a while, there was silence, and everyone was stunned by Chu Zheng's earnest words.

It was still the old emperor who panted and reprimanded: "Nonsense! The royal family has never abolished the crown prince, and you are so presumptuous. ”

"Father!" Chu Zheng suddenly felt sadness in his heart, and choked up: "Erchen has been fortunate to be favored by his mother since he was a child, and he has taken good care of him, thinking that he will be worry-free in this life. Unexpectedly, the queen mother went to Yunxi, leaving her sons to grieve alone. It was the father's benevolence and love that protected his son, but how could the son's retainer receive this honor and dare to accept the mansion given by his father? As he spoke, he was so sad that he wept aloud.

The crying infected Father-in-law Gu, his eyes instantly turned red, and he lowered his head to wipe away his tears.

The old emperor's cloudy eyes were also full of tears, and Chu Zheng's words reminded him of the queen's gentleness and virtuousness, and he was also sad in his heart for a while.

Feng Xuanjing was dumbfounded, maybe others didn't know, but all this definitely couldn't blind him, because he knew Chu Zheng too well, and the imperial throne was the goal of his game until death, how could he give up easily?

But why did Chu Zheng do the opposite? This puzzled him!

Why did Chu Zheng give up the last chance? A throne at your fingertips?

When Feng Xuanjing was thinking about his intentions, Chu Zheng wiped out a handful of tears, bowed his head on the edge of the bed, and cried: "Please forgive your father's fear, because no one will cherish your son's ministers as much as my father in the future." Leaving the protection of his father, I am afraid that my sons will be struggling and overwhelmed, and will soon become prisoners and persecuted..."

"Your Majesty!" Father-in-law Gu knelt down and pleaded: "The old slave has served His Majesty for many years, and I deeply feel that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is tolerant of others, kind, respectful and respectful of the elderly, and filial piety. I hope that Your Majesty will make a decision as soon as possible, curb the rebellious heart, and protect His Royal Highness the Prince! ”

The old emperor slowly stretched out his hand that had been placed in the futon, touched Chu Zheng's head, stroked it gently, and said in a clear voice for a while: "Don't worry, I will be the master for you, even if I close my eyes and let go, I will protect your strength."

Chu Zheng's sobbing stopped abruptly, he pillowed the palm of the old emperor's hand with his side face, like a coquettish child, and whispered softly: "No, father, son-in-law doesn't want anything, son-in-law only needs to accompany his father for the rest of his life..."

"Silly boy!" The old emperor's dark eyes suddenly glowed, immersed in the warm scenes of the past, and at this time, he seemed to see the queen's clinging to the young Chu Zheng playing and laughing in the garden!

"Gu Ruizhi!" The old emperor suddenly called, his voice was crisp and loud, not at all like the twilight of danger, dying.

"The old slave is here!" Father-in-law Gu hurriedly responded: "Your Majesty, please command!"

The old emperor braced his hands and sat up with difficulty.

Chu Zheng was stunned, staring blankly at a pair of teary eyes, and after a while, he suddenly came back to his senses and hurriedly stretched out his hand to support.

The old emperor smiled at him, panting heavily, but said to Gu Gonggong, "Go and take out the things!"

Gu Guild smiled, turned around and walked towards the back of the dormitory.

The old emperor watched Gu Gonggong's back leave, stared back at Chu Zheng, who was stunned, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "They are all impatient to wait for me to breathe, but I am not as good as they want, this time I am seriously ill, just to test them, I didn't expect it!" One by one, they all showed their feet and threw themselves into the net, if I succeeded, wouldn't it be in vain for the hard work of my good sons! ”

"Father!" Chu Zheng was overjoyed, held his hand tightly excitedly, and said happily: "God has mercy, it turns out that my father is in good health, it is a great joy!"

"No, my body isn't optimistic." The old emperor shook his head, his expression gloomy, and said in a deep voice: "But it is more than enough to test them!"

A trace of coldness flashed in Chu Zheng's eyes, and it was fleeting, and he said softly: "My father is a noble body, and he will naturally live a long life, and his sons pray for his father day and night to be blessed by the heavens."

"Zheng'er is so hearted, I finally didn't misunderstand you." The old emperor's face was very pleased, and Chu Zheng's true feelings were very useful to him.

Feng Xuanjing had already sorted out his chaotic thoughts at this time, and secretly sighed in his heart: I didn't expect that a mountain was higher than a mountain, it turned out that Chu Zheng had already figured out the old emperor's mind thoroughly, so he took a dangerous move, and took retreat as advance to win the situation.

The treacherous and cunning old emperor never dreamed that the game he laid out, designed to test his sons, and finally fell into Chu Zheng's trap. Love Book House

Feng Xuanjing moved aside, and the next thing, needless to say, Chu Zheng had the chance to win.

Sure enough, Father-in-law Gu hurriedly returned, holding a brocade box wrapped in silk in his hand and presenting it to the old emperor.

The old emperor motioned for Chu Zheng to open it, Chu Zheng hesitated, carefully untied the knot tied with the satin tie, opened the brocade box, was immediately shocked, immediately fell to the ground, and said in a trembling voice: "Father, the son should die, please forgive my father!"

The old emperor looked solemn and said calmly: "I forgive you for your innocence, take it!" If I can get through this hurdle, you will keep it for me first, and if you can't get through this hurdle, you will have the confidence and strength to compete with them. ”

Chu Zheng raised his head in panic.

"His Royal Highness the Prince, why don't you hurry up and thank Your Majesty Longen?" Gu Gonggong reminded in a timely manner.

Chu Zheng woke up as if from a dream, and kowtowed solemnly, "Thank you for your father's love, and my son's ministers will keep it for my father first, and he will return it later." ”

The old emperor bowed slightly, closed his eyes tiredly, and leaned against the carved railing at the head of the bed.

Chu Zheng took the brocade box, carefully covered it, and tied the silk ribbon.

"His Royal Highness the Prince, it's late at night, and Your Majesty is tired." Gu Gonggong glanced at the old emperor with his eyes closed, and said slowly: "It is not appropriate to stay here for a long time, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince should leave early, so as not to expose his whereabouts."

"Go ahead!" The old emperor spoke up, and then said: "Be careful to leave, don't startle the snake!"

"Yes, the father has a good rest, and the sons and daughters will retire first!" Chu Zheng looked at the tired appearance of the old emperor, saluted respectfully, turned around with a brocade box wrapped in satin, and just glanced at Gonggong Gu with his eyebrows.

Chu Zheng's elbow touched Feng Xuanjing, and Feng Xuanjing, who was signaled, strode away.

Passing through the corpses of the guards they had knocked down, the two of them returned through the secret passage as they came.

Chu Zheng chased Feng Xuanjing, who was striding at a big pace, and said, "Hey, what are you doing walking so fast?" Let's stay here for a while and make sure we move on. ”

Feng Xuanjing stopped and turned around, and asked, "The play is all sung, and you got your wish and got what you wanted, why, are you still reluctant to leave?"

"I'm singing my play, but they're just getting started." The corners of Chu Zheng's mouth rose, and his tone was leisurely. "We should give them a chance to put on a brilliant show..."

"You still want to go to the theater?" Feng Xuanjing's eyes sank, and he said coldly: "Didn't you sing very well just now?" It's a shame you don't sing. ”

Chu Zheng smiled and said, "Do you think I'm willing?"

"Isn't it? I see you're having a great time! Feng Xuanjing glanced at him.

Chu Zheng put the silk brocade box on the ground, sat down next to him, and said slowly: "You will understand what I did later!" As he spoke, he patted the ground and said, "Come, sit down, in half an hour, the truth will be revealed!"

Feng Xuanjing snorted coldly, and stood with his hands in his hands, looking arrogant.

Chu Zheng didn't care, tilted his head and asked, "Feng Xuanjing, your prejudice against me is getting bigger and bigger, since that's the case, I'll solve some of your doubts first." You must be wondering, how do I know the secret passage here, because Grandpa Gu is my person. ”

Feng Xuanjing was surprised, so he quickly relieved, with Chu Zheng's connections in the imperial court, it was easy to buy the people around the old emperor.

Feng Xuanjing sighed and smiled, and said, "Chu Zheng, you were born to be a king, I really admire you..."

"At the same time, you despise me, don't you?" Chu Zheng raised his head and smiled.

Feng Xuanjing frowned and was silent.

The two were silent for a moment, Chu Zheng stood up suddenly, patted the dust on his body, and walked back.

Feng Xuanjing glanced at the silk brocade box placed on the ground, and stepped to follow him.

The two returned to the palace again, Chu Zheng made a look, and the two swept up the hanging beam and hidden. Overlooking the dormitory, I saw a burly man in brocade clothes and gorgeous clothes, asking the old emperor with an angry face.

Father-in-law Gu stepped forward to persuade gently, but unexpectedly, the man in fancy clothes waved his palm, shook Father-in-law Gu away, and fell out.

Father-in-law Gu screamed in pain.

The old emperor's face turned grim, he opened his closed eyes, and beckoned the man to approach.

The man in the fancy dress seemed to be angry, and his face became more and more ugly, but he still leaned over to approach the old emperor.

The old emperor moved his lips with difficulty, and the man in the fancy dress moved closer.

I only heard a snort! The sound of a sharp blade cutting through flesh and blood was followed by a scream from a man in a gorgeous costume.

Feng Xuanjing looked at the man in Chinese clothes in surprise with a dagger stuck in his chest.

Look at the old emperor again, his cold face, a pair of indifferent eyes staring fiercely at the man in brocade clothes who stumbled and crumbled.

Chu Zheng said indifferently: "That's my Third Emperor Brother!"

Feng Xuanjing was stunned and turned his head to look at him in a daze.

Chu Zheng was expressionless, and said calmly: "If I don't sing that touching play, the dagger will be in my chest."