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The peacock stood expressionlessly in front of the Ningshuang Building, and passers-by paid attention to this heroic man. This is different from any famous actress on the Qinhuai River. He is dressed in red clothes like blood, and the eyebrows are strange and shocking. .

He waited for a long time but did not see Fengtian coming back. Ever since he touched the crow once, he no longer stayed in the prime minister's mansion. Kong Ningshuang handed over Ningshuang Building to him when he entered the palace. Now he is the owner of Ningshuang Building new boss.

Feng Tian went to the General's Mansion tonight, thinking of this, he couldn't help lowering his head, that Wen Renhuang in the General's Mansion was a knot in his heart, someone Fengtian could never let go of.

From the moment he entered Qihuang Mountain, he knew that there was a weird young man beside Feng Wang. This young man stayed by Feng Wang's side since he was a child, and Feng Wang took this young man with him in almost everything.Over the years, he has worked hard to step on others to climb up, and vowed to occupy the position next to Fengtian. He knew that Wen Renhuang had never done these things.

As he wished, he became one of the three great apostles of Qihuang Mountain. Among the three, he was the one who stayed in Qihuang Mountain and stayed by Fengtian's side all year round. He should be delighted.

But why can't he really be happy, the peacock touched his chest, and the beating heart in his chest told him that he was still alive.

"Peacock, go back."

Suddenly a cold palm touched the top of his head, and he looked up in astonishment at Feng Tian who had arrived beside him at some point.

"Are you in a daze? I didn't realize until I walked beside you." Feng Tian smiled faintly, in Peacock's eyes, this side of the Qinhuai River full of people and bright lights is a stunning surprise.

"Wang... your hands are very cold." Peacock murmured after opening his mouth for a long time.

Unconsciously, Feng Tian looked at his palm and said, "Really?"

There was obvious hesitation and delay in his movements, Peacock held his cold hand nervously: "King, there is something wrong with you, what happened?"

Feng Tian looked at the peacock who was so nervous, his pupils turned bright, and said softly for a while, "You won't betray me, will you?"

Peacock was taken aback.

Feng Tian changed his mind and smiled in a low voice: "That's right, of course you won't betray me." Say it, took the hand of Peacock who was slightly abnormally stiff, turned around and walked into Ningshuang Building.

A few days later, news came from the palace that Emperor Longbao was in poor health, and the early court was suspended for further discussion. If there is a memorial, it will be handed over to Eunuch Zhang who is next to the emperor.

This was the second major event since King Duan fell ill. Emperor Longbao, who has always been close to the people, immediately attracted the attention of a large number of people because of his illness, which is rare since ancient times.

"Is he really a good emperor?" Qu Chengluan, who hadn't seen him for many days, whispered to himself.

"Of course not." Qu Ning came out from behind him and said humbly.

Qu Chengluan sighed, turned around and picked up a finely cast token from the table: "Is this the one?"

Qu Ning nodded, still bowed his head and said: "I stole it while that person was not paying attention, time is urgent, please make a decision as soon as possible."

Qu Chengluan's expression changed slightly: "Why did you still steal it?"

Qu Ning said: "I'm afraid the general intentionally let me find a chance. It seems that he didn't take good care of this soldier talisman."

"Even his Zhenjiang army doesn't want to protect him?" Qu Chengluan held the soldier talisman, his tone was cold.

"Cheng Luan!"

Prince Zhuang suddenly entered the courtyard, Qu Chengluan hid the soldier talisman in his sleeve, but he didn't want Prince Zhuang to shout angrily: "What are you hiding, I've seen it all!"

Qu Ning's complexion changed slightly, and he quickly stood in front of Qu Chengluan and said neither humble nor overbearing: "My lord is auspicious!"

Prince Zhuang didn't even want to look at him, and said directly: "Qu Chengluan, if you are still my son, or Daqi's son, return the soldier amulet!"

Qu Chengluan gritted his teeth and waited for his father, slowly said: "Father, it's time for Daqi to change blood."

"Nonsense!" Prince Zhuang, who has always been gentle and gentle, was really angry at this time, "It's up to you, you bastard, the emperor has not died yet, and the second prince's forces are secretly intertwined. Straight up!"

A ruthless light flashed in Qu Ning's eyes, but Qu Chengluan pulled him behind him. For a moment, he looked at the man proudly standing in front of him in a daze, and said to his father, "Father, how long are you going to hang around like this? Now the whole world thinks you are an idle prince who only knows how to enjoy himself."

Prince Zhuang's eyes widened: "Is there anything wrong with this? Being able to live well is more important than anything else."

"Live?" Qu Chengluan mocked, and tore off his shirt to reveal his scarred chest, "Father, what do you think is the difference between living like this and dying?"

Standing behind him, Qu Ning poked his head slightly and turned pale instantly. Qu Chengluan's chest was densely covered with interlaced knife marks, which was shocking.

Prince Zhuang's expression also changed slightly, but he immediately became tough: "This is a warning."

Qu Chengluan stared at the other party firmly: "Father, do you really not care about the sufferings my son has suffered all these years?"

This question was full of bitterness, Prince Zhuang's hardened position was no longer hardened by his son's question, Qu Chengluan was in pain, and the wounds stimulated his heart as a father.

"If the father still loves the minister, let the minister send troops." Qu Chengluan stared at Prince Zhuang and said in a low voice.

Prince Zhuang's lips trembled slightly: "Do you know why my father hasn't made any movement in these years, and he doesn't want fame, fortune, or military power?"

Qu Chengluan lowered his eyes: "It's just that the father is worried about the emperor."

Qu Ning gave Prince Zhuang a strange look, this person is the emperor's younger brother, no matter how cruel the emperor is, he would not hurt him, but he saw the scar on Qu Chengluan's chest in a blink of an eye, his eyes sank, he was still the emperor My own nephew can do this cruel thing...

"Qu Ning, you are the closest person to Cheng Luan. If you hear what I told you today, you will forget it. If it is leaked, the consequences will be disastrous." Prince Zhuang looked at Qu Ning, intending to warn him.

Qu Ning immediately bowed his head and answered yes, Prince Zhuang stopped looking at him, sat down on the chair and said slowly: "This king is His Majesty's younger brother, there is another person besides this king, maybe you have never heard of it."

Qu Chengluan asked suspiciously: "Could it be that, father, you have siblings besides the emperor?" It was indeed unheard of.

Thinking of that man, Prince Zhuang's face was not very good-looking: "He is our younger brother, much younger than my father, probably only a little older than you."

Qu Chengluan asked blankly, "What does that have to do with this person?"

"That person was deeply loved by my father back then, and he may have threatened the emperor's brother more than any other prince." Prince Zhuang said dumbly.

"Could it be that the emperor attacked his own younger brother?" Qu Chengluan was surprised when he thought of the possibility.

Prince Zhuang nodded: "I have done this kind of thing before, but he escaped and won the favor of the late king, so how can he be an indiscriminate person? He escaped from Daqi before the emperor's brother made a move, maybe he fled to Dun He, Cai let the emperor's brother have been hostile to Dunhe since he ascended the throne."

Qu Ning frowned and listened, quietly thinking about it.

"After the first emperor passed away, because this king knew the past between that person and the emperor's brother, he knew that if he also threatened the throne, there would be no good results."

Qu Chengluan frowned strangely: "But shouldn't the throne be appointed by the people of Qihuang Mountain long ago?"

Prince Zhuang looked bitterly: "Do you think someone like your uncle would be willing to obey others' orders?

Qu Chengluan looked at Prince Zhuang in disbelief: "Father, what do you mean..."

"Just know it, don't say it," Prince Zhuang said briefly, "This incident caused a bloody storm in Daqi many years ago. General Huo is the sharp knife in the hands of the emperor."

General Huo, as the name suggests, is Huo Zhizhong, the God of War and the father of King Duan.

Thinking of King Duan, Qu Chengluan couldn't help pursing his lips, as if he owed him a lot.

"Few people know what happened back then, do you know why?" Prince Zhuang asked him.

He slowly replied: "The cunning rabbit is dead, the lackey is cooking."

"Exactly, the veterans are dying and sick now, except for a few smart ones who are still in the court. Poor King Duan, I'm afraid he still thinks that the old general's death is a traitorous act of Qihuang Mountain." Prince Zhuang sighed, seeming a little sentimental.

Not only Duan Wang, but even he thought that General Huo's death was caused by Qihuang Mountain. Many years ago, he encountered Huo Xiao who was seriously injured at the foot of the mountain. It was the time when Huo Xiao followed the person who killed his father and brother.

"On the surface, he is an emperor who loves the country and the people. If his father hadn't been begging for perfection for so many years, I am afraid that they are the only ones left in the Qu family now." Prince Zhuang said in a deep voice.

"Unexpectedly, the emperor is... so cruel," Qu Chengluan gritted his teeth, "I'm afraid the injury on my body is not a warning, but really wants my life."

Prince Zhuang couldn't bear it anymore, tremblingly said: "This king thinks that being modest on the surface doesn't hinder him, so he will let it go a little bit."

Qu Chengluan immediately said: "No, these injuries on my son's body were almost fatal at that time!"

"You don't know why you have these injuries!" Prince Zhuang looked at him, "Lord Luan, if you can live your life in peace, you may not have these things!"

Prince Zhuang made it clear, he and Qu Ning were silent.

"Father..." Qu Chengluan spoke with difficulty.

Prince Zhuang waved his hand: "Don't shout, if this prince hadn't worked so hard to cover it up for you, how long do you think you can keep this self-righteous little trick from you!"

He was speechless.

"Fortunately, you, Heiluan, are only against Qihuang Mountain, and you just followed the emperor's mind, otherwise you would have had a big accident!" Prince Zhuang said angrily, "So now that you steal the soldier amulet and want to transfer troops, this king just Do you think that the person in the Golden Throne Hall is blind, let alone you are his personal soldiers!"

"My lord..." Qu Ning called out in a low voice.

Prince Zhuang glared at him: "Say!"

Qu Ning flattened his mouth: "The villain feels that after all these years, the Zhenjiang Army may not be thinking about the Holy One anymore."

"What do you mean?" Prince Zhuang immediately lowered his face.

Qu Ning slowly recalled: "I went to visit the general this morning. If he hadn't deliberately placed the soldier talisman on the table and left, the villain would never have been able to steal the soldier talisman. He didn't even know where the soldier talisman was. Can't find it."

After hearing what he said, Prince Zhuang's complexion changed drastically.

"You mean, he intentionally asked you to bring back the soldier talisman?" The voice seemed to be trembling.

Qu Ning nodded.

"Quick! Send the soldier talisman back quickly!" Prince Zhuang suddenly jumped up from his chair, "How could they be so kind, they are clearly going to frame you!"

Qu Chengluan's expression didn't change after being reminded, he just said: "Why can't I understand what the father is talking about?"

Prince Zhuang took a deep breath.

Qu Ning came over and handed him a cup of tea: "My lord, please calm down, my son is still ignorant, please forgive me for offending my lord."

"You..." Prince Zhuang was a little confused.

Qu Chengluan said softly: "If this is the case, it must have been ordered by the emperor. I am afraid that it will destroy us. It is better to hold the military power and have a chance to resist and save ourselves."

"It has been stable for so many years, why is it that he wants to turn his back on him now!" Prince Zhuang gritted his teeth.

Qu Chengluan frowned: "Perhaps, the old emperor's health is not good, so he needs to clear the way for his son."

Prince Zhuang was taken aback for a moment: "Now there is only the second prince left among the princes. Needless to say, he is the only one. What are you still worried about?"

"I'm afraid not."

His eyes dimmed slightly, and he unconsciously thought of the young man he had seen a few days ago, although he met for the first time, his face was familiar.

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