Chapter 599 I Just Ask You Not to Regret
Xiao Shijie sneered, "When it comes to scheming, who can compare to Lord Chu? Why, now that things haven't even started, you think this prince will definitely lose?"
Chu Min's face was gloomy. If Xiao Shijie hadn't been chasing him relentlessly, he would have been able to pull himself out of this vortex. He suppressed the murderous intent in his eyes. He couldn't take Xiao Shijie's life now, as this would only arouse the emperor's suspicion.
Chu Min calmed down and continued, "Now the emperor may have noticed the prince. If I don't do something and the emperor finds out, we will all die."
Xiao Shijie's expression remained unchanged. "You asked Lord Chu to tell you this. Are you doing all this because you're afraid of the emperor's suspicion?"
Chu Min didn't say anything, but just asked: "What are your plans next, and how did you come to the capital?"
Xiao Shijie had an unpredictable look on his face, knowing that Chu Min was trying to trick him, "I volunteered to go to the capital, but I met Zhu Lin on the way, and he used his men to protect me all the way. As for the injuries on my body, they were just a cover-up."
Chu Min frowned slightly, but did not ask further, "What are your plans next, Prince?"
Xiao Shijie's pupils shrank. "I must find a way to leave here. As you said, although the emperor has not done anything to me now, he has already suspected me. Staying in the capital is just a trap for others to prey on."
"Your Highness is right. I wonder what your plans are?"
Xiao Shijie asked Chu Min to move forward a little, "I do have a plan, but I need Lord Chu's help."
Chu Min's eyes flashed with a strange color, but his face showed a respectful and obedient look, "Please speak, my lord."
"This prince plans to do it on father's birthday..." Xiao Shijie whispered in Chu Min's ear.
"But this prince is under constant surveillance, and many people cannot do it. At that time, we will need Lord Chu's help."
Chu Min stood up slowly after hearing this. "I understand. However, the emperor will go there in person on the birthday of Prince Jiangning, and there will be many imperial guards accompanying him. The prince's plan is not impossible, but a more detailed plan is needed. I will think about this matter carefully."
Xiao Shijie nodded, "This is a serious matter, and any mitigation cannot go wrong. Lord Chu should really think it through. After all, if something happens to this prince, and the emperor tortures him to extract a confession, this prince cannot guarantee that he can withstand the torture and confess everything."
The last sentence was a naked threat. If Chu Min dared not to help him, he would drag him to death with him.
Chu Min pulled the corners of his lips stiffly, "Don't worry, Your Highness, I know what to do. I can't stay here for long, so I'll take my leave. If everything is arranged properly, Your Highness can send someone to inform me. We'll meet again at the old place."
"good."
After Chu Min left, Xiao Shijie's expression became completely gloomy.
The maid pushed open the door and walked in. She put the food box on the low table and came to the bed and whispered, "Sir, do you think you can still trust Chu Min?"
Xiao Shijie sneered. Chu Min wanted to distance himself from him now, so how could he help him sincerely? But he didn't want his sincerity. "I have a use for him. Have you done everything I asked you to do?"
"Return to the prince, everything has been done."
Xiao Shijie nodded, "Yes."
After Chu Min returned to the Duke of Jingguo's Mansion, he called his confidants and said, "Send the people back. We'll see what Xiao Shijie is going to do then."
The confidants had finally managed to distance themselves from Xiao Shijie and didn't understand why Chu Min wanted to get involved again.
"My Lord, are you still planning to work for Prince Xiao?"
Chu Min smiled, but the smile did not reach his eyes, "Of course not, he wanted to escape on the birthday of King Jiangning, and he needed my help, but how could I help him? I want to send him to hell!"
"Only by knowing his detailed plan can we better destroy him and eliminate the trouble forever!"
"yes."
After the confidant left, the maid's voice sounded outside the door, "Master, the master has woken up."
Ever since the day Xiao Jin and Su Ying came to Duke Jingguo's Mansion to see a doctor for Duke Jingguo, Duke Jingguo's courtyard had been blocked by the imperial guards. Without the emperor's order, no one could enter the courtyard, and he was unable to find out any news inside.
Now hearing that Duke Jingguo had woken up, Chu Min's heart was in his throat.
"Is he awake already?"
"Yes, he is awake. The master asked the eldest master and said he wanted to see him."
Chu Min's heartbeat quickened, but he showed no sign of it. He said calmly, "I know. I'll be right there."
There were still imperial guards guarding outside the Jingguo Courtyard, but this time, the imperial guards did not stop Chu Min when he went there again.
Chu Min followed the maid into the house.
"Master, the master is here."
There was a slight noise in the room, and two imperial doctors came out from the inner room. They saluted Chu Min and then left.
Chu Min took a deep breath and walked to the bedside of Duke Jingguo.
After another serious illness, Duke Jingguo lost a lot of weight and his eyes became dim.
Seeing Duke Jingguo like this, Chu Min felt a little strange in his heart, but this strange feeling was quickly replaced by uneasiness.
Duke Jingguo raised his head weakly and glanced at him. Just this one glance made Chu Min feel embarrassed as if he was being seen through.
"Father."
Duke Jingguo slowly withdrew his gaze, exhaled deeply, and pointed to the water cup at hand.
Chu Min understood and quickly picked up the cup of water and brought it to Duke Jingguo's mouth.
Duke Jingguo took a deep breath before exhaling the foul air.
"I am old after all. There are some things that are beyond my control."
Chu Min forced a smile of relief, "Father, what nonsense are you talking about? You just caught a cold. The imperial physician and the queen are here to see you. You will be well soon."
Duke Jingguo shook his head and did not ask Chu Min what had happened in the past few days. He just said, "You have been a competitive person since you were young. There is nothing wrong with men being competitive, but that kind of energy can easily lead to blind spots. It is not good for a person to be too tense. You stand on the observatory and think you can see all the mountains, but you don't know that there is still a sky above you, and there are always places that you can't reach."
These words made Chu Min's heart tremble, "Father... I..."
Duke Jingguo raised his head and interrupted him, "As a father, I am just feeling emotional. I thought of some things from your childhood, which were both interesting and hateful."
Chu Min hummed his lips and swallowed the words that were about to come out of his mouth. Perhaps he was also afraid of seeing the disappointment in Duke Jingguo's eyes.
"You are all grown up now. A grown-up son is no longer controlled by his mother or his father. Once you have made your decision, just do it. Even if it doesn't work out, just hope you don't regret it."
(End of this chapter)
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