The corners of Lu Zhichen's mouth twitched, and his eyes, invisible to others, were filled with venom. However, he could only comfort Lu Zhixing immediately, "How could Fifth Brother dislike you? Ninth Brother, don't let your imagination run wild."
Ever since Lu Zhixing was born, the Lin family had ignored his existence and despised him? From the very beginning, he wished he had never had such a brother.
"It's not that I'm overthinking it, I just have been having nightmares lately, it's really..." Lu Zhixing pinched the bridge of his nose, looking vain and uncomfortable.
Lu Zhixing was a prince who was both talented in literature and martial arts, and his military achievements were the most prominent. Now he looked like this, which made Lu Zhichen feel quite happy. He smiled slightly and said, "Ninth brother, I'm afraid you caught a cold in the northern border. So, I'll go tell Minister Wang that you can rest in the palace for the next few days."
The words showed concern, but actually contained a hint of pride.
Even if you were the iron-blooded prince of the Dayan Dynasty, holding military power and the love of the people, what can you do now that you are blind? You can no longer compete for the throne and can only rely on me!
Even Song Yushu could hear the hint of pride in Lu Zhichen's words, and she tightened her grip on Lu Zhixing's hand slightly.
Lu Zhixing held Song Yushu's hand, feeling her warmth, and shook his head slightly. "I'm already a cripple. Grandfather asked me to come to the Ministry of Rites simply because he didn't want to see me complaining in the mansion. Fifth brother, I have a favor to ask of you. I don't know..."
I really didn't expect that one day Lu Zhixing would actually come to beg me! Thinking back to how arrogant he was back then? He never even looked at me! However, when Lu Zhichen heard Lu Zhixing mention Old Master Lin, the darkness in his eyes almost overflowed.
That old man is almost dying, but he still clings to power and doesn't take himself seriously at all!
"Why are you begging for something so harsh? You and I are brothers, just say it if you have something to say." Lu Zhichen deliberately patted Lu Zhixing's shoulder to show his friendliness towards him.
"There are some Taoist temples under the name of the Ministry of Rites. I heard that they are very effective. I want to go there to relax and stay for a few days. Maybe I can get a good night's sleep." Lu Zhixing pretended to be embarrassed and said, acting is not difficult.
It was truly delightful! If Lu Zhixing hadn't been there, Lu Zhichen would have laughed out loud! The former Kyoto Overlord could only seek those illusory things!
Lu Zhichen nodded. "Alright, then. If you feel uncomfortable, you can leave at any time. Fifth Brother will go and tell Tao about it. You can go without worry."
Seeing him so straightforward, Lu Zhixing had a clue in his mind that his fifth brother might not know what was happening in the Taoist temple. It was very likely that the Minister of Rites did it for his own selfish desires, or that the people in the Taoist temple did it to please the Minister of Rites.
After all, it is no secret that the Minister of Rites Wang Zhili is lustful.
"Thank you, Fifth Brother." Lu Zhixing said a few more words to Lu Zhichen before leaving with Song Yushu.
Seeing Lu Zhixing needing someone to guide him and support him when walking, Lu Zhichen felt so happy that it seemed as if he could see the throne waving at him.
However, this joy gradually cooled down when he saw Lin Zhiyao in front of Kunning Palace.
"Yaoyao, have you ever seen the Queen Mother?" Lu Zhichen walked in with a polite and courteous demeanor.
Lin Zhiyao snorted in her heart. Although Lu Zhichen and Lu Zhixing were born of the same mother, they looked nothing like each other and were far worse than Lu Zhixing. She also had a dark and stingy personality. She nodded perfunctorily without even a greeting, and did not take Lu Zhichen seriously at all.
Lu Zhichen was extremely angry, but he didn't dare to show it. His uncle doted on this daughter the most, and he really needed Lin's help now.
"My Queen Mother has been thinking about you these days. She'll be happier if we go in together." Lu Zhichen seemed oblivious to Lin Zhiyao's perfunctory and disdainful manner, and continued to smile warmly. "Oh, by the way, I also ran into my ninth brother when I came here. If my Queen Mother and my ninth brother didn't get along, I would definitely have brought him along."
Sure enough, when Lu Zhixing was mentioned, Lin Zhiyao's eyes immediately lit up, "Did you just see your cousin?" After saying that, she turned around and was about to go find Lu Zhixing.
But Lu Zhichen pulled her back and said, "Yaoyao, your uncle and mother don't like you to contact your ninth brother, you'd better not..."
She actually brought out her own father and aunt! Lin Zhiyao glared at Lu Zhichen, but she also knew that it was irrational for her to go find Lu Zhixing at this time, so she had to give up. She shook off Lu Zhixing's hand and walked into Kunning Palace with anger in her heart.
Looking at Lin Zhiyao's back, Lu Zhichen slowly wiped his hands with a handkerchief, then threw the handkerchief to the eunuch beside him and said, "Burn it."
Lu Zhixing didn't care about Lu Zhichen at all. He went straight to the office of Minister of Rites Tao Qingyu and sat down. "Minister Tao, please inform them that I will be staying at the Taoist temple for a few days."
How could a blinded and disgraced prince still be so arrogant? Tao Qingyu was about to slam the table when Lu Zhixing spoke again.
"Oh, I forgot to mention that my fifth brother has already agreed and said he would tell you."
When it comes to Lu Zhichen, Tao Qingyu can only swallow the anger that has reached his throat. After all, he has now defected to King Yu.
"Yes, I understand and will make arrangements." Tao Qingyu stared at Lu Zhixing viciously.
Seeing his expression of anger but not daring to speak, Lu Zhixing smiled slightly. "Then I would like to thank Minister Tao here." He stood up, walked to the door, and suddenly turned around. "By the way, I'm not in a very good mood. I want to stay in the Taoist temple under the Ministry of Rites for a few days and travel around."
Tao Qingyu suddenly became alert. "Your Highness, are you saying we should visit all the Taoist temples? I'm afraid that's not appropriate."
"What's wrong with that? You're going to stop me, a blind man, from going out for some fun?" Lu Zhixing suddenly barked, "I don't just want to go to the Taoist temple, I also want to go to the Buddhist temple! I can go wherever I want, Minister Tao, why don't you go ask your good master?"
Even though he was blind, his nature was still that of a tyrant, still that annoying. Tao Qingyu gritted his teeth and squeezed out a sentence, "Your Highness, Prince Jing, you are joking. How can I ask His Majesty the Emperor? Don't worry, I will arrange it right away. You can go wherever you want."
After notifying Tao Qingyu, Lu Zhixing took Song Yushu back home. After all, they also had to make preparations.
"Your Highness, if you tell Minister Wang in advance that you are going to the Taoist temple, will it alert the enemy?" Song Yushu felt a little worried.
Lu Zhixing snorted lightly, "Do you think the Taoist temple under the Ministry of Rites will let me in without receiving orders?"
Yes, ever since Lu Zhixing became blind, the Lin family abandoned him and took away his military power. On the surface, he was a prince without power or authority. Even if he arrived at the gate of the Taoist temple, it would not be difficult to enter, but it would definitely alert the enemy.
It's no different in that they both alert the enemy. Moreover, after talking to Tao Qingyu, they can visit all the Taoist temples and Buddhist temples under the Ministry of Rites, and they can also act in the name of Prince Yu and Tao Qingyu.
"Then I must prepare well!" Song Yushu suddenly became excited, counting on her fingers as she began to calculate what to bring and what to do. Suddenly she paused, "Your Highness, should we take Nie Yiyue with us?"
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