"The 'Nanlang' in the oracle is the medicine-refining wizard Ye Chen?"
After hearing the servant's report, the third prince Nangong Xiao immediately looked at Wen Tianzong next to him with burning eyes, "Brother-in-law, that Ye Chen, don't you have a very good relationship with him?"
Wen Tianzong was shocked and immediately nodded heavily, "Yes, my relationship with Ye Chen is indeed as close as brothers!"
In order to prove this, he also recounted his previous visits to Ye Chen many times.
Of course, he didn't dare to say that Ye Chen had promised to refine the Elixir for him.
Because sitting next to him was his wife, the current princess Nangong Zhenpu.
"Since brother-in-law, you have such a good relationship with Ye Chen, it's up to you, brother-in-law, whether you can ask him to help me win the throne!"
Nangong Xiao's face was full of excitement, "Based on the relationship between you and Ye Chen, brother-in-law, no matter how clever the other princes are, they probably can't compete with me!"
"That is!"
Having been praised so highly by Nangong Xiao again and again, Wen Tianzong became even more proud, "Don't worry, with my relationship with Ye Chen, as long as I bring a big gift and go to Tian Laizhiyin in person, I guarantee that I can ask him to help you fight for the throne!
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"Then thank my brother-in-law first!"
Nangong Xiao stood up, bowed to Wen Tianzong in an extremely solemn manner, and said sincerely: "Brother-in-law, don't worry, as long as I ascend the throne of God, you will be second to one person in the empire and above ten thousand people after the prime minister."
The presence!"
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The fourth prince's residence.
"Father-in-law, Ye Chen's influence has almost reached an unprecedented peak. If we don't draw him to our side first, I'm afraid there will be endless troubles!"
The fourth prince, Nangong Yuan, was in a panic.
The general Long Guangzheng sitting next to him also had a sad face.
After a moment, he laughed at himself, "It seems that I thought too simply before. I thought these charlatans were just a bunch of clowns. Now it seems that their capabilities are even far beyond my estimate!"
"What a clown?"
Nangong Yuan was furious, "Father-in-law, even now, do you still not believe that it was an oracle, but a rumor?"
"Can……"
Long Guangzheng wanted to say something else, but was instantly interrupted by Nangong Yuan, "Father-in-law, no matter what the occasion, please use your words carefully in the future. If you use words like 'clown' or 'rumor' again that disparage Nan Lang,
Even if the words don't reach Ye Chen's ears, I'm afraid they will cause public outrage!"
"Don't worry, although I am old, I am not that stubborn yet. I will be cautious in my words and deeds in the future!"
At this point, Long Guangzheng finally stopped insisting on his opinion and immediately made a guarantee to Nangong Yuan.
"Father-in-law, what should we do next?"
Nangongyuan said distressedly: "We have had little interaction with Ye Chen before, and we can't give more benefits to other princes. Even if I go to Tian Laizhiyin to visit with 100% sincerity, he may not take my plea to heart.
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"Let me think about it for a while!"
Long Guang was thinking to himself for a moment, and suddenly he had an idea and said: "Otherwise, as long as he is willing, you can promise him any conditions!"
"for example?"
Nangong Yuan asked urgently.
"If he can help you succeed, you can promise him the position of prime minister, or you can let him replace me as the general!"
"Take your place?"
Nangong Yuan frowned.
"No problem!"
Long Guangzheng waved his hand and said with a wry smile: "I am old and can't sit in this position for long. With Ye Chen's ability, he is definitely the best candidate to replace me in this position. I am just worried that he will
You just disdain to inherit the position of general!"
"In that case, my son-in-law will go to Tianlaizhiyin with a heavy gift. I hope your father-in-law can impress him with your conditions!"
Determined, Nangongyuan made some preparations and set out on the road with some trepidation.
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The sound of nature.
"Sure enough, the young master has predicted what will happen. The eldest prince is already outside the door asking for an audience!"
Just as Ye Chen closed his eyes to recuperate, Xiao Rong suddenly rushed in in a panic and said excitedly.
"oh?
Have you finally taken the bait?"
Ye Chen opened his eyes, with a sly smile on his lips, "I'd like to invite the eldest prince!"
"yes!"
Xiao Rong responded and immediately went out.
When he came in again, there was already a familiar person behind him.
He has a strong and upright figure, his eyebrows are like swords, and his eyes are bright, giving him an aura of calmness and self-power.
However, the moment he stepped into the room, his attitude immediately changed 180 degrees.
Not only did he not dare to maintain his arrogant attitude, but he stood up and put on a humble smile on his face.
"I, Nangong Lie, have met Mr. Ye!"
As soon as he came closer, Nangong Lie immediately bowed to Ye Chen, his tone full of sincerity.
"What are you doing, Your Highness?"
Ye Chen pretended to be scared, "You are the prince of the dynasty. Even if you have to salute, it is only the common people who salute you!"
"Young Master is so humble!"
Nangong Lie also bowed repeatedly and said: "With the talent of the young master, let alone the fact that I have not ascended to the throne of God, even if I ascend the throne as the emperor, I dare not show the slightest disrespect to the young master!"
"Your Majesty, your words are serious..."
Ye Chen continued to be polite with Nangong Lie, and then asked him to sit down and talk.
"I wonder if His Highness can give me some advice when he comes to visit you?"
"I don't take it seriously, but I am here and really want to ask you to help me!"
"Your Highness, do you want me to help you fight for the throne?"
Before Nangong Lie could say anything, Ye Chen said this first.
"Young master knows things like a god, I admire you!"
Nangong Lie hurriedly stood up and bowed sincerely to Ye Chen again.
But Ye Chen helped the other party up and pretended to do so: "Thanks to His Majesty for being considerate, but I have made a strong oath long ago and will never participate in court disputes in this life, so..."
"What?
Sir, do you swear not to participate in court disputes?"
Nangong Lie's expression froze.
If that's the case, wouldn't his wishful thinking come to nothing?
"I'm so sorry!"
Ye Chen showed an apologetic wry smile, "It's not that I don't want to, but it's just that I really have no choice, otherwise it will be a violation of the vow I made before!"
Naturally, Nangong Lie couldn't give up just like that. He rolled his eyes a few times and said sincerely again: "Sir, is it possible that the safety of the common people is no better than the oath you made?"
"What do you mean by this, Your Highness?"
Ye Chen asked rhetorically.
"I'm not afraid of the prince's jokes, because my father passed away unfortunately, and the five current princes, including me, all want to seize the throne and take sole control of the empire!"
"But because each prince has certain advantages, the battle for the throne has always been a stalemate!"
"And in the process of fighting for the throne, innocent people will inevitably be affected!"
"In order to calm down the fight as soon as possible and prevent more innocent people from being implicated, I would like to ask you to break your oath and come to help!"
With that said, he bowed again.
Although Ye Chen kept saying that he had made an oath not to get involved in court disputes.
But since the oracle has shown that Ye Chen is the chosen one to quell the struggle for the throne, Ye Chen's oath will be broken sooner or later.
In this case, he must seize the opportunity and cannot give up just because of the other party's deceptive words.
Otherwise, if other princes were allowed to shamelessly succeed, wouldn't he regret it until his intestines turned blue?