Even though it was late at night, the palace was still brightly lit.
The palace door opened wide, and Zhai Le's expression changed as soon as he stepped in.
The air that hit his face was filled with the smell of blood that he was all too familiar with. The smell was very strong. Judging from the smell, it should be very fresh blood. He secretly clenched the saber at his waist and continued to move forward with a calm face. Then he heard water splashing.
sound.
brush--
brush--
brush--
This was the sound of a broom sweeping the stone surface, and the sound of rushing water. Even though Zhai Le forced himself not to look, he still caught a glimpse of it from the corner of his eye - there were twenty or thirty palace people on both sides of the stone path, some of whom were responsible for splashing water.
, some are responsible for sweeping with brooms.
In the shadows, there are people dressed as guards carrying things.
No, that's not a thing at all, it's a person.
Zhai Le clearly saw someone's hands hanging limply.
【Palace Change!】
In an instant, the word "huge" popped into my mind.
He couldn't help but quicken his pace, and changed from walking to trotting, his clothes rustling. He didn't slow down until before Zhai Huan went to the palace. There was an eunuch outside the palace who was looking nervously, and his eyes lit up when he saw Zhai Le's figure.
Several times.
"You're finally here!"
Zhai Le said: "How is brother?"
The chamberlain glanced at the palace and sighed.
Zhai Le was so weak that his legs were almost unsteady. He used the waiter's shoulder to steady his center of gravity, and his face was as ugly as ever.
His voice was trembling: "Take me to see Brother."
The chamberlain led him in.
There is also a lingering smell of blood in the bedroom.
"Brother——"
Zhai Le's voice made several people in the palace turn their heads at the same time, because in terms of blood, these people are all his brothers.
"Ale is here, cough cough cough - sit down."
Zhai Huan, who Zhai Le thought had died, was now dressed in white pajamas, leaning on the bed with a pale face, with white hair scattered on his shoulders, and a look of fatigue between his brows. Although his condition was visibly poor, he
Still alive and breathing!
This thought made Zhai Le release the breath he had held in his chest. He stumbled forward and reached Zhai Huan's bed in a few steps.
"Brother, brother, you are still alive!"
Zhai Huan laughed: "How come you think your brother is dead?"
Zhai Le's eyes were red, and he was so fierce: "You are not allowed to say this word! Brother is still so young. When he was a child, he said that he would always protect me. How dare you leave me so easily?"
Zhai Huan's lips curled up, and he raised his hand to pat Zhai Le on the head: "You are already the father of two children, why are you still crying like you did when you were a child? Ah Le, don't be willful. There are some things that cannot be disobeyed by human beings.
You have to learn to accept it."
Birth, old age, illness and death are human nature.
When Zhai Le heard what he said, he couldn't hold back his tears, and soon he burst into tears. Zhai Huan said with a smile: "Ah Le, save some tears. If you want to cry, wait until you cry in front of the mourning hall for your brother. There are still
Aren’t others afraid of being laughed at?”
"okay!"
Zhai Huan patted his head a little harder.
He said seriously: "Don't waste time."
Zhai Le casually wiped the tears on his face with his sleeve.
Facing Zhai Le, Zhai Huan was affectionate, but when he turned his gaze to the people below, his face seemed to be frosty for an instant, and there was a chilling murderous intent in his eyes. Only then did Zhai Le notice that the people underneath were tied up and banned from the Dan Mansion.
A few people, and then thinking about the bloody smell he smelled when he came... it is self-evident what happened that night. And this was something Zhai Le did not expect at all.
These people have no regard for brotherhood!
Zhai Huan: "You guys are still too impatient."
He just revealed the news that his body had reached the limit to the palace informants, and all his brothers couldn't sit still. Also, Zhai Huan recalled Zhai Le at this juncture, what was his motive? How could these people guess?
Less than?
Zhai Huan's voice was full of sarcasm. After hearing this, Zhai Huan's brother, who was bound, turned black and turned into ashes. The eyes he looked at Zhai Le were full of hatred, jealousy and the desire to kill quickly. He said full of hatred
: "Zhai Yuewen, you forced me to do so!"
Zhai Le was about to speak but Zhai Huan raised his hand to stop him.
Zhai Huan said: "When have I ever forced you?"
The younger brother asked: "Obviously I am your biological brother, the brother of the same mother and father. Is there anyone in this world who is closer than you and me? What is the result? As a result, you would rather pass the throne to Zhai Xiaofang, a loser, than consider it."
Hit me!"
Zhai Huan looked at the other concubines again.
He smiled and said, "You think so too?"
One of the concubines said: "We shouldn't interfere with who the king wants to pass the throne to, but it shouldn't be Zhai Xiaofang. How does he have the right to inherit the throne as a second brother from a side branch? Since it is the first brother to succeed, we will naturally
More legitimate than him."
A biological brother is not as good as a cousin?
What did Zhai Yuewen think?
If you really want to have a brother-in-law relationship, you should choose one of them. At least they are all heirs of a big family. Zhai Xiaofang is the child of the second wife, so he can convince the public more. If Zhai Yuewen chooses his brother, they will naturally not
Have two minds.
When it comes to etiquette, I am more orthodox than them.
However, Zhai Yuewen didn't follow the rules, so it was no wonder that they had a disagreement. It was just a bad move and he stepped on Zhai Huan's trap tonight, which gave him an excuse to have a fit.
Zhai Le clenched his fists tightly, resisting the urge to hit several people with his fists. He couldn't understand why his cousins had changed so much: "I never thought about fighting for this throne. If you want, you can come and get it.
Why are brothers so jealous of each other? How dare you plan a palace coup to murder brother! Have you read all the sages and sages for many years? The country of Qu belongs to brother, and he is not dead yet! Is it your turn to point fingers? If you are really greedy, think about it
If you enjoy being the ruler of a country, you can lead your own troops to fight!"
Brother, he is still alive.
He is just a little weak and has attracted so much covetation. Everyone hopes that he will die soon, and these people are all brothers!
Zhai Le suddenly remembered that a few years ago, when Shu Ji sent people to the door to persecute his brother, the Zhai children were filled with righteous indignation and twisted into a rope to face the outside world. Within a few years, they all changed their faces, and they were so strange that it was scary.
.
"Zhai Xiaofang, you hypocrite. It is you who Zhai Yuewen likes. Of course you are confident and can stand here and say these righteous words." A cousin who usually had a good relationship with Zhai Le spoke with a fierce look in his eyes.
"Yes, you are a second-in-law. Since you keep saying that you don't care about the throne, then don't take it!" Another person sneered, "You obviously hate the throne the most in your heart, but you still say these things. You are not hypocritical.
, who is still hypocritical?”
Seeing that Zhai Le was so angry that he was gushing out words, Zhai Huan said coldly: "Have you forgotten who destroyed the previous dynasty and who established the Qu Kingdom? Who I want to pass the throne to is my business.
.I can give it to one of you, but you can’t steal it, and you can’t take it for granted that my things are yours. Why do you think so? Just because you have the same father as me?”
Zhai Huan almost laughed out loud when he saw this farce.
Do you really think that if you have the same surname and the same father, you won't kill them?
If it were the time when Qu State was first established, Zhai Huan might not dare to do anything to them, because he still needs his own family to help control everything, and it would be difficult to break his face. However, things are not what they used to be. Zhai Huan has been promoting himself in various places over the years.
He formed his own team of confidants and ensured that the next leader of the country could successfully ascend to the throne. Whether to kill these people or not is not a problem.
Zhai Huan sneered and asked them again: "Even if I didn't choose A Le, I chose one of you. If this position is given to you, which one of you can sit firmly? Since the establishment of Qu State, which one of you here can have it?
Ah Le’s meritorious service is outstanding?”
"Haha, you have nothing, so you come to eat my ruined household?" As soon as Zhai Huan said these words, the young scribe who protected Zhai Le into the palace couldn't help laughing. The laughter was not loud, but in the current environment, it was too clear.
The faces of several people below turned red.
Zhai Huan obviously didn't want it to end so soon: "Could it be that the surname 'Zhai' gave you the wrong impression? Don't forget, even in the Zhai family, I am the clan leader! Which clan elder would dare to exclude you from the family tree?"
Objection? Is it because the days I have been sick make you think that I, Zhai Yuewen, am just a weak patient who does not need to be taken care of when I am about to die? "
The faces of the younger brothers below are paler than the dead.
They have indeed forgotten that Zhai Huan is not only their brother, but also the head of the country, and also the patriarch of the Zhai family. Within the clan, it is really just a matter of one sentence to remove someone from the family tree. Once removed, they will lose their surname.
There is no white body...
"Ale, do you think they deserve to die? Their life and death are now in your hands. If you say kill, in a few days, the outside world will know that these brothers of mine died of illness due to excessive grief, and their wives and children will also die.
And die alive. If you say not to kill... Ah Le, the brotherhood will be very disappointed." Zhai Huan suddenly changed the subject, and Zhai Le, who was named, was instantly dumbfounded.
Zhai Le was dumbfounded, and the others below also looked ashen.
They were very aware of Zhai Yuewen's ruthlessness and iron-blooded skills. Once the latter was determined, he would definitely keep his word. They dared to launch a palace coup to force Zhai Huan to kill, so they were naturally mentally prepared to fail and die, but - they still
I underestimated Zhai Huan.
They actually want their wives and children to die alive!
"Zhai Yuewen, are you still a human being?"
Zhai Huan's brother asked tremblingly.
Others also had pale faces.
"When you and I, our compatriots, gathered together to kill me for the sake of the throne, did you ever think that you were a human being? This is just a change of fortune. You are a hidden danger to A Le, and so are your wives and children.
I will take you all away before I die, so you don't have to worry." After Zhai Huan finished speaking, he put pressure on Zhai Le again, pressing harder and harder, "Do you want to disappoint me?"
"Brother, I, I..."
Of course Zhai Le doesn't want to kill these cousins, but tonight they united with the palace to threaten brother's life, which touched Zhai Le's bottom line. Brother also said that he would be very disappointed... Growing up, this was what he was most afraid of. For a moment,
Zhai Le was at war with nature and man in his heart.
Zhai Huan softened his voice, but the invisible oppression was even more severe: "Ale, do you want to disappoint brother Wei? Or do you want brother to die with his eyes open? When did you become so indecisive? If they die, it is also brother Wei's order to kill each other.
It’s not you!”
Zhai Le felt like he was being forced into a corner.
Everything happened so fast tonight, and he was not mentally prepared at all, let alone that he would have to kill each other.
"Ah, brother...I..."
"Zhai Xiaofang, I ask you to kill them!"
Zhai Huan suddenly sat upright and his voice was fierce. Then he was hit by an almost substantial murderous aura.
"Do it! Kill them to avoid future troubles!"
Zhai Le almost collapsed: "I can't do it!"
He cried harder than before: "I can't do it!"
"Brother, I'm about to lose you. I don't want to lose other relatives! Kill them. How can I have the face to meet my uncle who treats me like his own son! I really can't do it, I really can't do it! I beg you
Come on, stop forcing me!"
He never thought that the throne would fall to him. Zhai Le still grabbed his sleeves like he did when he was a child, crying and begging: "I really don't want to be the king of the country! I don't want anything! I just want you to live! As long as you live!"
You live! Please live, brother, sister-in-law doesn’t want to see you so early!"
Zhai Le is not a scheming person, and is a bit thick-headed. Even so, he clearly felt that his brother had no desire to survive after his sister-in-law died. If not, with his brother's character, it would be impossible for him to know the way of scribes and waste his life to repay this.
Such abuse. His brother was clearly looking for death passively, while doing his best to help pave the way for him. Zhai Le was vaguely aware of this.
But he knew better that he could not persuade Zhai Huan.
The fear that has been building up for several years finally broke out tonight.
He begged Zhai Huan helplessly, hoping that the other party would have some desire to live, for the sake of Qu State, for the Zhai family, and for their unfulfilled youth ambitions. Zhai Le spoke out what was in his heart and did not dare to look up to look at Zhai Huan, for fear that he would not be able to survive.
Disappointment was seen in his eyes.
But all he waited for was a tap on the head.
"Oh, Ah Le is still so soft-hearted, how can Brother Wei be able to close his eyes with peace of mind... As I said, you are already the father of two children, can't you be more mature? It's not wrong to be affectionate, but I hope that your affection...
..." His murderous eyes fell on his restless younger brothers, and he chuckled, "Don't give it to the wrong person."
Several younger brothers were covered in sweat, and one of the timid ones was frightened and fainted by Zhai Huan's murderous intention just now. Death is not terrible, but the terrible thing is that this man wants their wife and children to die alive! Damn it,
If you don't have a wife or children, you will kill their wives and children.
They almost believed that they would die because Zhai Le had been Zhai Huan's yes-man since he was a child, and he would do whatever Zhai Huan said.
Who knows, things will take a turn for the worse.
The yes man can't say anything.
After the disaster, I am glad that I saved my life.
"Cough cough cough -" Zhai Huan suddenly coughed violently while holding on to the bed, vomiting dazzling blood, and his vitality quickly passed away. He lay back weakly, raised his hand to form a national seal, and said weakly, "Zhai Xiaofang, kneel down
, this is the final decree!”
Zhai Le knelt upright in front of the couch like a puppet.
"A Le... Qu Guo, I leave it to you." Zhai Huan's throat rolled twice, and his voice became weaker and weaker. The national seal was entrusted to Zhai Le's hands, but his eyes fell into the empty void, "Your sister-in-law,
I'm here to pick up my brother... Although I'm worried about you, don't come to see my brother too early... I'll wait for you and my brother to have another drink in the underworld a hundred years later..."
Zhai Le took the national seal with tears in his eyes and followed him to the uninhabited corner, knowing in his heart that his brother's end was tonight.
As if someone was urging him, he murmured a little fondly: "Wait a little longer, wait a little longer...just a few more instructions..."
No one dared to disturb him.
After a long time, Zhai Huan reluctantly withdrew his gaze and waved to the people in the palace who were protecting Zhai Le as he entered the palace. The young scholar led by him slowly stepped forward. The young man was about the same age as Zhai Huan and had the same good looks, but in terms of temperament, he was better than Zhai Huan.
More heroic and courageous.
Zhai Huan smiled bitterly and said, "...I'm about to die."
"You can see that there is more air coming out and less air coming in."
Zhai Huan didn't mind the young man's unfriendly attitude. He had this kind of character, and the methods he used to recruit him were a bit despicable. The other party felt a little confused: "I am alone, and I don't have many cares in the world. I only have Ah Le... Hope
You... can assist him and complete his unfinished ambition together..."
He has worked hard to pave the way.
How far you can go in the future depends entirely on fate.
When the young scribe heard this, he looked moved, grabbed his cold and weak hand, and sighed: "I know, I know."
He could hear clearly with both ears. Ever since the young soldier Wen was defeated and captured by Zhai Yuewen, he understood that his real master was the Zhai Xiaofang beside him who was crying with tears and runny nose, not the breathless Zhai Yuewen on the bed.
Because Zhai Yuewen had long been mentally prepared to go to hell, when the day came, he was not surprised at all. He even thought that Zhai Yuewen had abused the way of a scribe to pave the way, and he was able to hold on until now before he was ready to kick off.
It can be seen from this that the other party has a lot of longevity.
Zhai Huan also gave instructions to other generals.
Everyone responded one by one.
The younger brothers who were tied up were so depressed that their faces were livid.
I hated him so much in my heart, but I also wanted to hear if Zhai Huan had warned them, but the result was no.
He struggled to raise his hand toward the void.
"Ajing...I'm here."
It seemed that someone really came to take away his soul.
When the hand dropped weakly, Zhai Le's hoarse voice resounded throughout the palace: "Brother——"
This chapter has been completed!