Chapter 193 I wish the Emperor all the best

When Chu Chengye arrived at Jingyang Palace, Chu Ying was indeed waiting in the house.

The last time he saw Chu Ying was three years ago. Seeing Chu Ying again, Chu Chengye was deeply touched.

Chu Ying in front of him was already white-haired. Although he was smiling, he could not hide his sorrow.

Thinking of the first time Chu Chengye saw Chu Ying in the palace, Chu Ying was still a gentle and elegant leisurely prince. He always had a smile on his face, called Chu Chengye's name, and taught him some things he should learn.

When they met again, in just a few days, Chu Ying had changed. There was no smile in his eyes anymore, only endless hatred. He took the initiative to offer to help Chu Chengye rebel for revenge.

This was not the first time that Chu Chengye invited Chu Ying to the palace, but Chu Ying refused every time.

Chu Ying was unwilling to get involved in the chaos in the palace after avenging his wife.

He had suffered too much in the palace.

When Chu Ying was a prince in the palace, he was the eldest son and should have been the best candidate for the emperor. However, he was framed many times by the previous emperor and was suspected by his father. Finally, he was sent to Yingchuan, far away from the capital, to be a prince.

Chu Ying did not think much of it at first. He was willing to accept his fate. The throne did not have any fatal attraction to him. At least the family was more comfortable in Yingchuan than in the palace.

Chu Ying thought he had done a good job. As the eldest brother of the late emperor, he had been obedient and stationed in Yingchuan during the late emperor's reign, also to protect the country of Southern Qi.

But the late emperor did not think so. Whenever he thought of his father's favoritism towards Chu Ying, he was afraid that Chu Ying would recruit troops and buy horses in Yingchuan to seize the throne. After all, Chu Ying was the eldest son, and it was only natural that he would seize the throne.

The late emperor lived in fear of Chu Ying every day. Every time this happened, the late emperor would send people to Yingchuan to cause trouble, to make him unhappy, and to ask him to show his loyalty. As the

emperor, the late emperor could only choose to obey, as long as it did not touch his family.

Chu Ying had thought that they were brothers and would never reach such a dead end, until the late emperor used an excuse to ask his wife to come to Beijing for a meeting, but when she came back she found a corpse.

There was no explanation in the palace, only the excuse that it was an accidental death.

Accident?

How could there be so many accidents?

Chu Ying's resentment, which he had suppressed for so many years, burst out at that moment.

Chu Ying was only over 40 years old, and his hair turned white overnight.

He wanted to avenge his wife and kill the late emperor, but he was powerless at the time.

Yingchuan had long been hollowed out because of the late emperor's suspicion, leaving only the empty shell of the King of Yingchuan. Chu Ying could only join forces with others.

The most suitable candidate at that time was Chu Chengye, who was also forced to have no way out. He took the initiative to find Chu Chengye and make plans for Chu Chengye until the previous emperor died suddenly and Chu Chengye ascended the throne.

Chu Ying had been the prince for several years before and was quite skilled in handling court affairs. He taught Chu Chengye everything in detail and then returned to Yingchuan to mourn for his wife for three years.

After the three-year period, Chu Ying also heard that Chu Chengye had encountered difficulties, so he took the initiative to go to the palace to help.

Chu Ying stood up and saluted Chu Chengye, "Your Majesty."

Chu Chengye quickly helped Chu Ying up.

Chu Ying waved his hand and let the teenage girl next to him go out to play first.

The little girl frowned unwillingly and wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Chu Ying's eyes.

"Chao Chao, go out first, I have something to say to your brother."

Seeing that her father was serious, Chu Chao Chao could only obey and walk out of the house to play in the Jingyang Palace.

After Chu Chao Chao walked out, Chu Ying started to talk to Chu Chengye about the business.

"I have also heard about what happened recently in Yingzhou. The emperor has called me here several times. Does he want me to give him advice or to send troops to help him?"

Chu Chengye shook his head and did not hide it in front of Chu Ying. "Neither. I already have an idea."

"Uncle, can you take care of the government affairs for me for a period of time? I plan to send troops to the border myself and take it."

A hint of shock appeared on Chu Ying's gentle face. "The emperor wants to send troops?"

Chu Chengye nodded. "That's right."

"Is it for Lieutenant General Cheng?"

The matter of Cheng Sheng has been entangled for so long, and in fact, there should have been a conclusion long ago. Now there has been no news of Cheng Sheng from the border, and no one knows whether Cheng Sheng is dead or alive. If we take the initiative to send troops just for Cheng Sheng, it seems a bit inappropriate.

Although the soldiers at the border did not start fighting since Cheng Sheng went deep into the enemy camp, it was not a good choice to let the soldiers stay there, both in terms of money and the people's hearts.

People could not accept the defeat, but they could not accept Cheng Sheng's initiative to go to the enemy camp and betray the enemy and the country. That

's why they hated Cheng Sheng so much.

"Not entirely." Chu Chengye explained, "I believe that Deputy General Cheng is not someone who would do such a thing. Deputy General Cheng had secretly sent me a letter before, and apologized to me in advance, so Cheng Sheng's betrayal of the country and collusion with the enemy might be Deputy General Cheng's plan."

"His goal is to take down the border in one fell swoop. He has been cursed by thousands of people for the sake of Southern Qi and me. I should do something."

"I think the emperor's uncle also knows that the affairs in the court are so complicated that I can't get away at all. Now that the emperor's uncle has come to the palace, I can relax for a while."

"I haven't led troops to fight for a long time, and it's time to stretch my muscles."

Chu Chengye deliberately joked with Chu Ying, and Chu Ying just slightly bent the corners of his lips.

"It is my duty to work for the emperor."

Seeing that Chu Ying did not refuse, Chu Chengye put his heart at ease.

As long as he can personally lead the troops, he will definitely be able to get accurate news about Cheng Sheng. Whether it is to bring Cheng Sheng back safely or to really break the change in one fell swoop, this expedition will have more benefits than disadvantages.

Chu Chengye said: "If there is no news about Deputy General Cheng in five days, I will personally lead the troops to attack the border."

Chu Ying nodded, "I will definitely do my best to serve the emperor, and I hope that the emperor can get what he wants."

Chu Chaochao seemed to be unable to bear it outside the door, so he quietly walked to the window, wanting to know what Chu Ying was discussing with Chu Chengye, and why he had to avoid him.

When she got closer, she heard Chu Chengye say that he would lead the troops in person in five days and that her father said he would take good care of state affairs for Chu Chengye.

She didn't feel anything when she heard it, but she did understand Chu Ying's intention of letting her go out.

Although she spent very little time in the capital, the more she knew, the more dangerous it would be, not to mention that Chu Chengye was going to lead the troops in person.

Unless the emperor really had no one around him or the country was really weak, the emperor would personally lead the troops to fight.

But Chu Chengye obviously did not meet these two conditions, and Chu Chaochao could not imagine Chu Chengye's intention in doing this.

Could it be that it was really for a deputy general who was far away at the border and was suspected of treason and collusion with the enemy?

For convenience, Chu Chengye arranged for Chu Ying and Chu Chaochao to live in the palace.