I thought that Shen Huo had lost power, and all the ministers supported Gu Zhiheng, but I didn't expect things to change like this again.

The state of Chu actually asked for a new peace, and not only that, but Shen Huo also wanted to go in person. Could it be that there is something to cover up in this? Suddenly, all the ministers hesitated, not knowing whether they should support Gu Zhiheng again.

And the emperor, Shen Huo, and Gu Zhiheng, after hearing the news, naturally had different reactions.

Let's talk about the emperor first. Although the emperor was also quite surprised, why Chu Lingshen would let Shen Huo come to Chu by name to discuss peace, he was also happy in his heart. In any case, if we can agree to peace, this is an opportunity to save the two countries from disputes, and where can we care who will be chosen?

Thinking of this, the emperor even dissipated a lot of anger towards Shen Huo. Thinking that Shen Huo was still in the Zongren Mansion at the moment, the emperor immediately ordered that Shen Huo be released from the Zongren Mansion, cleaned up, and set off for Chu State on the same day.

When the news reached the Zongren Mansion, Shen Huo was naturally very surprised. However, although he did not know why, he also knew that this was a rare opportunity.

In these days in the Zongren Mansion, although Shen Huo was tortured, the arrogance in his heart and his hope for the future did not dissipate. He didn't want to be buried in the Zongren Mansion for the rest of his life, if he could have the opportunity to send an envoy to the Chu State again, so as to get out of the Zongren Mansion, it would naturally be an excellent thing.

Thinking of this, Shen Huo would definitely not refuse this matter. On the contrary, he readily agreed, immediately agreed to the emperor's request, hurriedly packed up, and prepared to go to Chu State.

A few families are happy and a few are sad. Shen Huo was very happy with the news, and Gu Zhiheng heard it, but he only felt shocked and angry.

Wu Wangfuzhong. Gu Zhiheng stood alone in the main hall, with trembling subordinates and He Nuanliang faintly worried.

I saw Gu Zhiheng slam the table hard, and the look of chagrin and anger on his face couldn't be hidden: "Why? Could it be that the eldest brother promised some benefits to the Chu State, why would the Chu State agree to negotiate peace now, and ask the eldest brother to go to the Chu State by name? ”

Regarding this matter, He Nuanliang was also quite puzzled: "He is just a deposed prince now, locked up in the Zongren Mansion, and originally had no bright future." Why did the king of Chu ask him to go in person by name? ”

The two looked at each other, thought hard for a long time, and couldn't find a reasonable explanation. Gu Zhiheng was helpless, and saw that the spies who came to report the news were still standing in place, so he said, "You go down first." ”

After the spy retreated, Gu Zhiheng turned his head, looked at He Nuanliang's direction, and asked with some concern: "Nuanliang, what should I do now?" If the eldest brother returns to the country after entering the Chu State and gains the trust of his father, will the father reinstate the eldest brother as the crown prince? ”

"At that time, won't this king be one step away from the crown prince?" Gu Zhiheng said a little unwillingly. Seeing that he was only a stone's throw away from the position of the prince, he didn't expect this position of the prince to be at his fingertips, because this matter would be far away from him.

For the position of the crown prince, Gu Zhiheng has made countless efforts, and naturally he doesn't want to let this rare opportunity go up in smoke. Thinking like this, the unwilling look on Gu Zhiheng's face became more and more intense.

He Nuanliang obviously had nothing to do at this time. After all, the order to let Shen Huo go to Chu was personally given by Chu Lingshen, and the emperor drafted a holy decree, so he was powerless to return to heaven.

- Even so, He Nuanliang didn't want to see Gu Zhiheng's uncomfortable appearance, and couldn't help but comfort: "Your Highness doesn't need to be anxious. How things will play out is not yet known. You have also accumulated a lot of power in Da Zhou, and you may not have no chance of winning against the Great Prince. ”

He Nuanliang paused slightly, and then continued: "The most important thing we should do at the moment is to wait and see what happens. When the time comes, depending on how things develop, decide what to do next. ”

was said by He Nuanliang, and the anger and unwillingness in Gu Zhiheng's heart miraculously dissipated a lot. He sighed deeply, showing a somewhat helpless look: "There is only one way now." I just hope that things will go in the direction that this king wants. ”

Time passed bit by bit, and it did not stop because of the expectation or excitement or unwilling attitude of everyone. Soon, it was time for Shen Huo to go to the Chu State.

Counting the previous peace negotiation trip, this is already the third time that Da Zhou has sent people to Chu to negotiate peace. After the experience of the first two failures, the emperor was not only not happy about this peace negotiation, but instead had a strong worry.

"This time I went to the State of Chu, no matter what, the emperor must suppress his temper, and he must not have any disputes with the King of Chu again." Standing at the gate of the city, behind the emperor was the ministers sending each other. The emperor looked at Shen Huo worriedly and whispered.

"Don't worry." Shen Huo nodded at the emperor, "After these days in the Zongren Mansion, the sons have learned to suppress their temper, and please rest assured that the emperor." ”

"It's good that you know. I don't have anything to say at the moment, I just hope that the emperor can return triumphantly with a good result. The emperor sighed, his eyebrows were full of vicissitudes, and he showed a little imperceptible old state.

These successive failures have already made the emperor feel physically and mentally exhausted. He has been working for national affairs for decades, and it can be said that he has devoted himself to the country of Da Zhou. Seeing that he is now a little older, the emperor naturally does not want the fate of Da Zhou to be buried in his hands. Therefore, we attach great importance to this matter of peace.

At this time, Shen Huo was paying attention to the emperor, and naturally saw the tiredness and old state between his eyebrows, so he felt a little sad for no reason.

"Don't worry, Erchen will definitely live up to your expectations." Shen Huo thought for a moment, and suddenly made a big salute to the emperor respectfully, and then turned around and walked towards the team that went to the Chu State. His back was quite resolute, faintly revealing a bit of determination that even he couldn't detect.

Since then, the team heading to the state of Chu has officially set off. Along the way, there were no accidents.

But along the way, Shen Huo secretly thought about many things in his heart. After experiencing such things, Shen Huo can be regarded as having experienced the warmth and coldness of human affection, faded away from those unnecessary youthful frivolity, and became more mature.

Since he was imprisoned in the Zongren Mansion, many ministers who were originally close to him have become much more distant from Shen Huo. There is no other reason, it is human nature to step on the high and low. It's just that although Shen Huo expected it, he didn't expect the comparison before and after to be so significant.

After being compared like this, Shen Huo became more and more mature, and his temperament was much calmer. If he was to face what happened to Chu Lingshen again, he would definitely not be so impatient.

Not only that, Shen Huo has experienced such a change, and those who care about him, such as the queen, also have a lot of worries in their hearts. These days, the queen has been working hard for Shen Huo's affairs. And Shen Huo saw the queen working hard for herself, and naturally felt a little guilty in his heart, and strengthened his determination to negotiate and succeed.

With such determination, Shen Huo came to the Chu State. At this time, Chu Lingshen was already at the gate of the city to greet Shen Huo. After the two met, there was no need to mention the greetings. Shen Huo temporarily lived in the palace of the king of Chu and discussed major affairs with Chu Lingshen.

Chu Lingshen naturally did not embarrass Shen Huo because of what he relied on, but deliberately promoted this peace; And Shen Huo will never give up this rare opportunity. The two hit it off, and the negotiation was naturally successful.

The soldiers of Chu and the Great Zhou who were originally stationed on the border between the two countries also withdrew their troops one after another. Since then, the two countries have been reconciled.

The news of the success of the peace conference reached Da Zhou, how the emperor and others were jubilant, and how Gu Zhiheng was disappointed and annoyed, naturally there was no need to mention it. And Shen Huo also completed his task, and he will return to China in triumph in a few days.

Just a few days before Shen Huo was about to leave, in the palace where he was temporarily staying, an uninvited guest suddenly ushered in. This uninvited guest is Feng'er.

These days, Feng'er's mood must be extremely complicated. After asking He Suoyi, Feng'er looked at He Suoyi at first as if he had made no progress, but the relationship with Chu Lingshen was a little closer, and she was inevitably a little anxious in her heart.

However, this matter is a request for help, and Feng'er can only ask for help from He Suoyi alone, so although she is anxious and ruthless in her heart, Hao'er does not dare to rush to He Suoyi, for fear of annoying He Suoyi, Shen Huo will have no hope at all.

It wasn't until Chu Lingshen gave the order to renegotiate peace that Feng'er suddenly realized, and couldn't help but feel a lot of gratitude and goodwill towards He Suoyi. In the days that followed, if I had time, I would always look for what to rely on.

And He Suoyi naturally has a little love for this loyal palace maid in his heart. When Feng'er came to Fengyi Palace, He Suoyi not only did not stop her, but also chatted with her a lot, and the relationship between them was unconsciously closer.

While the relationship is getting closer bit by bit, the two also have a deeper understanding of each other. Feng'er felt more and more that He relied on his gentle temperament, but also revealed a bit of tenacity, and his love for her was deeper.

In addition, Feng'er knew that Shen Huo still had affection for He Suoyi, and since He Suoyi was willing to help, he would definitely not have no feelings for Shen Huo.

Thinking of this, Feng'er couldn't help but feel a little convinced, and she would definitely let the two get back together. Even if you can't, you have to let Shen Huo know what to pay.

With such an idea, Feng'er secretly met Shen Huo when Shen Huo and Chu Ling had a deep discussion and success, when the palace was the weakest defense and Shen Huo Palace was the least populated.