After hearing what Zhou Changshou said, King Ning felt slightly relieved. Only then could he be sure that Zhou Changshou was still on his side, at least for now.
Although he felt relieved, King Ning did not completely let go of Zhou Changshou. He suddenly asked: "I never knew you had a younger brother before, so will you have a younger brother in the future?"
Zhou Changshou took a step back slightly, raised his hands above his head, bent down to salute, and said sincerely: "We are just two brothers, there is no elder brother above us."
Prince Ning smiled meaningfully and said: "If that's the case, then it's best."
"If there are other things that I don't know about longevity, please don't hide it from me."
Zhou Changshou lowered his eyebrows and said in a respectful manner: "Your Majesty, good birds choose trees to roost, but for Changshou, one minister will not serve two masters. Changshou's loyalty to the prince is a lesson to be learned."
"Haha." Prince Ning laughed loudly and patted Zhou Changshou on the shoulder, saying: "Changshou's words are serious. How could I not know your loyalty to me? You have been the most caring person around me all these years. Otherwise,
How can I, the king, give you the command of Yanyun's Sixteenth Cavalry?"
"What I just said was just out of curiosity. Don't take it to heart."
"Since Zhou Ping'an is your biological brother, you will be responsible for contacting me about what he wants to investigate and do in Dayuan Mansion. The king will no longer come forward."
Listen to the sound of strings and know the elegant meaning.
After Zhou Changshou heard what King Ning said, he already understood in his heart.
He said consciously: "Thank you for your trust, Your Majesty. Changshou naturally does not dare to neglect the things that Your Majesty has told me."
"It's just that since Changshou is responsible for contacting Zhou Ping'an, then Changshou has no time to take care of the affairs of the Sixteenth Cavalry of Yanyun. He also asks the prince to take back his military power."
Prince Ning was very happy.
But he said with a serious look on his face: "What you said seems to mean that I am jealous of you. There is absolutely no need to be like this. You just need to take care of the Yanyun Sixteenth Cavalry."
Zhou Changshou said calmly: "Your Majesty, it's not that Changshou is refusing or being stingy, it's just that I really don't have the skills to do the job."
"Things always have to be done one by one. It is better to wait until the matter is settled in the future, and then Changshou can help the prince manage the Yanyun Sixteenth Cavalry. It is really not suitable to take care of both sides at the moment, lest both sides fail."
Having said that, steps were also given.
When King Ning saw Zhou Changshou declining again, he stopped acting and said, "In that case, I will listen to you."
Zhou Changshou bowed again and said: "Shou Changshou, thank you for your consideration, Your Majesty."
"That's all."
Prince Ning bowed his hands and said, "The night is already dark, so you should go back and rest."
"Changshou retires."
Zhou Changshou said and slowly backed away, then left the study.
When Zhou Changshou closed the door, the study became quiet.
Prince Ning sat down behind the desk. He closed his eyes and thought for a long time. He raised his hand and knocked on the table. He said to the empty study: "Go and keep an eye on these two brothers. If there is any trouble, please notify me immediately."
"In addition, send someone to the capital to inquire about the news and see what the capital has done recently."
No one responded, but the window in the study room opened and closed without warning, as if someone had gone out.
At the same time, Zhou Ping'an, who was in the wing of the palace, was about to go to bed after washing and changing clothes. He looked relaxed and natural, as if he was not affected by what happened before.
