Compared to Chu Lang's frenzy, Chu Hong seemed extremely calm.
He even picked up a sip of tea, took a sip, and slowly said: "I came here today to give my brother a chance."
As he spoke, he took out a booklet from his sleeve and said, "As long as my brother nods, we can leave this place tonight."
Chu Lang took the book and looked at it. It contained a list of people that he and his mother had managed in the court over the years, from cabinet ministers to palace servants and slaves in the mansions of various officials.
“Bang!”
Chu Lang suddenly closed the booklet and pointed at Chu Hong who was shaking violently.
"Chu Hong! Don't even think about it! This is the result of twenty years of hard work by me and my mother!"
He staggered to his feet, a frightening gleam of murderous intent flashing from his eyes: "You think you can take away everything I have with just a pardon order? You're dreaming!"
Chu Hong picked up the booklet calmly and dusted it off. "Why are you so angry, brother?"
"Do you really think that these people are devoted and loyal to you?"
Chu Lang's face froze.
Then, Chu Hong said, "Don't you want to know why Xie Yunqi has already betrayed the Xie family, but even if you and the old lady join forces, you can't deal with him?"
Chu Lang's whole body froze, as if he had been struck by lightning.
"Brother, do you think that the power of the Xie family that you have controlled over the years is really due to your own ability?"
He casually flipped open the list and pointed at a few names on it and said, "Think carefully, are these so-called Xie family stewards who were bribed by you surprisingly cooperative? Whatever news you want, they will give you..."
Chu Lang's expression gradually changed.
"Because those were all baits set by Xie Yunqi. You thought you had instigated the rebellion of the third branch of the Xie family? In fact, Xie Yunqi used you to get rid of the disobedient branch. The Xie family secret guards you thought you had bribed were just the abandoned pawns that Xie Yunqi wanted to clear out."
These words made Chu Lang's eyes change. He staggered back a few steps and hit his back heavily against the stone wall.
"Impossible!" Chu Lang shook his head, his face full of disbelief.
Xie Yunqi, how could it be possible that he had planned and laid out this plan so early?
"Royal brother!"
Chu Hong sighed and put the list on the table: "You underestimate how far a man can go for the woman he loves."
Chu Lang was digesting this news in his mind and was a little hesitant for a moment.
After a long while, he suddenly uttered a hoarse sneer: "Even so, even if half of these forces are fake, so what?"
"What's the point of having these people? I have failed, why do you think you can succeed?"
"Besides, even if you really get what you want and sit in that position, how can you make me believe that you will treat me well?"
Chu Lang didn't think from the bottom of his heart that Chu Hong could sit in that position. For one thing, because he had half foreign blood in his body, his father would never pass the throne to him.
In comparison, Chu Qingluan is the most threatening one.
Chu Hong chuckled when he heard this, took out the edict he had prepared long ago from his arms, slowly unfolded it, and placed it in front of Chu Lang.
"My Royal Brother, please look."
The edict clearly stated that Chu Lang would be appointed as the regent, and Chu Hong's seal was already stamped on it.
"The day I ascend the throne will be the day my brother regains his freedom." Chu Hong promised, "Not only will you be the regent, but I also promise that you can personally deal with Xie Yunqi and Chu Qingluan."
Chu Lang stared at the imperial edict, his breathing becoming heavier.
Just as Chu Hong said, he is now imprisoned in this clan mansion, with no freedom and no way to escape punishment. Even if he holds these forces in his hands, they cannot be used for the time being.
My father was determined to punish him. I heard that many civil officials made death-defying protests, and some even knelt for a long time and banged their heads against pillars, but they were all rejected by my father with a firm attitude.
If I rely on myself alone, it will be difficult to get out of this clan residence in a short period of time.
But Chu Hong is different. He has now been crowned king and is deeply trusted by his father. If he can really take out some of his power and lend him some power while he keeps an eye on things from the side, I think nothing will go wrong.
Thinking of this, a hint of calculation flashed in Chu Lang's eyes.
He tremblingly took out a bronze token from his pocket and slapped it on the table.
"This is an order that can command 100,000 border troops. Take it!"
Chu Hong was about to reach out his hand, but Chu Lang held down the token and said, "But you have to remember!"
"If you dare to deceive me, I will not let you go even if I become a ghost!" His tone was cold and his eyes were flashing with madness.
Chu Hong smiled and pried open his fingers, his tone still calm, "Don't worry, my brother."
"You and I are brothers connected by blood."
At this moment, a bolt of lightning struck outside the window. Chu Hong just turned around, illuminating the unfathomable calculation in his eyes.
He carefully put away the token, a sarcastic smile on his face.
——
After coming out of the clan residence, Chu Hong went straight to the imperial study.
At that time, the King of Chu had not yet rested, and was dealing with the pile of memorials on the desk. At this time, Yao Jinzhong pushed the door open and whispered to him:
"Your Majesty, Prince Rui wants to see you. He wants to discuss the matter of deposing the Crown Prince with you."
The Emperor of Chu paused holding the pen, and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.
"oh?"
Yao Jinzhong nodded and added, "Just now, the guards from the clan house reported that half an hour ago, His Royal Highness Prince Rui went to visit the deposed crown prince and brought a pot of wine..."
“Cough cough cough…”
Upon hearing this, Emperor Chu clenched his fists and coughed twice to suppress the fishy sweetness in his throat. When he looked up again, his expression had returned to his usual majesty and indifference, as if the discomfort just now was just an illusion.
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