It’s just that Lu Zhichen is stupid, but Old Master Lin and Lin Zong are not stupid. When Lu Zhichen returned to the court, they realized something was wrong after listening to what Lu Zhichen said.
"Dad, there's something wrong with Prince Jing." Lin Zong had reason to doubt Lu Zhixing's purpose in helping the Lin family this time.
Old Master Lin seemed to feel regretful and remorseful for not killing Lu Zhixing when he was sure that his eyes could not be cured, but letting him live until now, and even having a hostile attitude towards the Lin family.
Lu Zhichen had no idea what the Lin family father and son were thinking. He frowned and asked, "What does this have to do with him?"
Lin Zong snorted coldly, "Do you really think you can scare off General Jifeng of Liang with your abilities?"
"What do you mean?" Lu Zhichen heard the disdain in Lin Zong's tone and asked with great dissatisfaction.
"General Jifeng's name has long intimidated the four countries. Only King Jing can look down on him. Do you want me to make this clear?" Lin Zong was becoming more and more disappointed with Lu Zhichen. This was obviously a trap set by Lu Zhixing and General Jifeng, a trap to trick all of them.
Lu Zhichen's expression suddenly turned extremely ugly. He knew the name of General Jifeng, and he had tried to fight him before, but even the deputy general hadn't been able to defeat him. He thought this time it was...
Old Master Lin suddenly opened his mouth and asked, "Did you bring anyone back to Beijing?"
This Lu Zhichen never replied to a single letter after he went to the border, and the Lin family had no idea of his whereabouts.
Because of several major cases before, the Lin family lost a lot of manpower, so the collection of information was weaker.
"My king, my king, just followed the military regulations and brought back a few soldiers who neglected their duties..." Lu Zhichen suddenly felt something was wrong at this time. Those generals were Lu Zhixing's deputy generals before!
After listening to what Lu Zhichen said, Lin Zong suddenly looked at Old Master Lin. Oh no!
Lu Zhixing's move was a good one. He not only did a favor to the Lin family, but also to the emperor. By the way, he used Lu Zhichen's hand to bring his people back to Kyoto!
Lin Zong said gloomily with a cold face, "Is he trying to get involved in the fight for the throne?"
Old Master Lin also tightly grasped the dragon-headed cane bestowed by the emperor, with a gloomy face and silent words.
"He's a blind man, talking nonsense!" Lu Zhichen suddenly flew into a rage and shouted at Lin Zong and Old Master Lin, "Are you really going to turn around and support a blind man?"
Old Master Lin frowned and tapped his cane, scolding softly, "That's better than you being like this! Look at yourself now, and you're still dreaming of winning the throne? It's a relief that the Lin family isn't being dragged into the abyss by you!"
This was the first time that Old Master Lin spoke such harsh words to Lu Zhichen, because he knew clearly that this child had been spoiled by the Queen and he could only take it slow, but now he had no patience.
After all, the Lin family's situation has begun to go downhill!
Lu Zhichen was slightly stunned by Old Master Lin's scolding, then his face turned pale and he smiled coldly, "Yes, how can I compare to King Jing? It's a pity that you can only be tied to me! You can only push me to the throne!"
"Lu Zhichen! Do you know what you are talking about?!" Lin Zong glared at Lu Zhichen and scolded him lightly.
Even though they had fallen out, Lu Zhichen suddenly felt extremely happy. He had always longed for the appreciation of Old Master Lin and Lin Zong, and that was why he respected them so much, but this was the result he got!
"Of course I know. I also know that even if King Jing wasn't blind, he wouldn't let you guys manipulate him now." Lu Zhichen laughed sinisterly. "You should be thinking about how to help me get to the throne right now! I'm tired. Farewell."
"You!——" Old Master Lin was so angry that he stood up, pointed at Lu Zhichen's back and was about to scold him, but his eyes went dark and he fell backwards.
"Dad!" Lin Zong quickly supported Old Master Lin and shouted outside, "Someone come! Someone come! Go get the imperial physician!"
For a moment, the Lin family fell into panic.
Because of Old Master Lin's reminder, Lu Zhichen realized that he was making things difficult for others, so as soon as he went to court the next day, he immediately reported to the emperor, demanding that the generals who were brought back be executed.
The emperor narrowed his eyes, the smile on his face never faltering. He turned to Lu Yanzhou and asked, "Prince, what do you think we should do?"
Lu Zhichen was promoted back to the rank of Prince. Lu Yanzhou felt very uncomfortable the moment he saw him. Now, Lu Yanzhou subconsciously wanted to oppose everything he was about to do. "I think they are guilty, but their crimes do not deserve the death penalty. Since we have won the battle, we should not let the people who have just settled down feel disappointed."
"You..." Lu Zhichen glared at Lu Yanzhou and was about to retort, but was interrupted by the emperor.
"The prince is right. There have been too many things happening recently, and the New Year is approaching, so they will be put in jail first." The familiar feeling came back, and the emperor felt much more at ease. He began to protect Lu Yanzhou again.
Lu Zhixing stood aside, saying nothing, but he was also stared at by Lu Zhichen. As soon as the emperor finished speaking, Lu Zhichen became sarcastic, "I heard that these people were all my ninth brother's lieutenants before. How could they let the people from Liang State pass through without even resisting?"
"It was before, but not now." Lu Zhixing said calmly, as if it had nothing to do with him.
Lu Yanzhou narrowed his eyes, finding Lu Zhichen's behavior strange. He glanced at the frowning emperor and took a step forward. "Fifth brother, let's discuss matters. Why blame ninth brother?"
Lu Zhichen snorted coldly and wanted to speak, but was interrupted by the emperor, "Alright, alright, court is not for you brothers to quarrel."
Finally, under the pressure of the emperor, he talked about some important matters and then withdrew from the court.
Lu Zhichen stopped Lu Zhixing outside the main hall while he was talking to the Minister of Rites. "Ninth brother, you have some tricks!"
Du Jingtong glanced at the silent Lu Zhixing, bowed to the two of them tactfully, and stepped back.
Seeing Du Jingtong leave, Lu Zhichen spoke even more without restraint, "You are just a blind man, and you still dream of fighting with me?"
"I don't understand what Fifth Brother is saying." Lu Zhixing stood calmly, in stark contrast to Lu Zhichen's impatience.
The officials who were passing by from afar on the way out of court saw this scene and shook their heads secretly. This time, Prince Chen had returned to power, but he was even more arrogant than before. He blamed people in a sarcastic tone in front of the emperor, and now he was blocking people after the court was over.
King Jing is really pitiful. He is a brother from the same mother as such a person!
Lu Zhichen didn't realize that his prestige among the officials had already plummeted several degrees. All he could see was this annoying brother. "Stop playing dumb! You deliberately set up this trap. What do you want?! Do you want to trample me under your feet again?"
"I just want to get back what belongs to me." Lu Zhixing suddenly raised the corners of his mouth slightly and said something that made Lu Zhichen's heart tighten.
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