Everyone was either acting with emotion or acting rationally, either talking about face or expressing their feelings. The third prince actually said profit first.
Zhou Xuan sneered.
"I don't care that much about military power," he said. "For me, military power is a tool to avenge my father."
Having said this, he looked at the third prince and asked with a smile.
"Now even if I no longer have military power, Your Highness, am I still in control of the affairs of the princes?"
The third prince looked at him and nodded: "It's under control."
Zhou Xuan then smiled: "Then what's there to worry about? Why do I need to be a son-in-law who rides on a dragon?"
Does this mean that there is no need to cling to the royal family anymore?
The third prince was not angry when he heard him say it so straightforwardly. He smiled and said, "Just think clearly and know what you are doing."
Zhou Xuan lazily said: "Your Highness, just do your own thing well. Now that His Highness has achieved success, there is no need to associate with certain people, so as not to harm His Highness's important affairs."
The third prince obviously knew what Zhou Xuan said, but he did not immediately nod and say hello with a smile like before. He was silent for a moment, as if he was thinking, considering and making a decision——
"Don't worry about my affairs. I have my own sense of discretion." He finally said with a smile, "You should take good care of yourself. Since you don't want to be a son-in-law who rides on a dragon to gain glory and wealth, you have to rely on this body to fight for your future.
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Zhou Xuan turned his head inward: "Yes, then please, your highnesses, please don't bother me and let me recover well."
The third prince said hello, stood up and said goodbye and walked out. The second prince was waiting outside, and was very happy to hear no beating or scolding - a gentle and gentle person like the third prince would not hit or curse anyone.
Just as the second prince was about to praise him, the third prince spoke first: "Second brother, don't let others see Ah Xuan when they come. I've already scolded him. It's just a matter of three things. If someone comes to do this again, it will be counterproductive."
The second prince's expression was a little stiff. He was asked to stop the other brothers from coming? Wouldn't that mean he would be scolded to death by the other brothers? He had always regarded himself as the second prince among the brothers, and he was gentler and more severe than the prince.
, harsher and slightly gentler than the prince——
The third prince looked at his face and smiled: "You and I both know what A-Xuan's temper is. He dares to make such a fuss with his father, but he is even less afraid of it with our brothers. When the time comes, if he really makes a fuss, there will be one
No matter what, second brother, our brothers, except the prince, you and I know very well what status the others have in my father's heart."
He coughed slightly and patted the second prince on the shoulder.
"If my father can give him fifty sticks, he can give us a hundred. Second brother, think about it."
After saying that, he covered his mouth with his sleeve, coughed softly, and walked away, leaving the second prince standing outside the door with his expression changing and thinking.
But he didn't give him much time to think. Soon a eunuch came to tell him that the fourth and fifth princes were here. The second prince gritted his teeth and said, "Stop them and don't let them in."
Since the prince asked him to take charge of things here, everyone obeyed his orders and immediately blocked the fourth and fifth princes from the door.
The fifth prince couldn't believe it. The second prince dared to stop him?
"Maybe they are worried that we will come to make trouble." The fourth prince thought smartly and explained to the gatekeeper, "Go and tell the second brother that we are here to visit and bring the best medicine for injuries."
The second prince has soft ears, so he should be coaxed in first and then talk.
But they didn't expect that the second prince would hear nothing and see no one, and just let them go back.
"Whether you are visiting or reprimanding, you are not allowed to come in. My father has already punished Zhou Xuan. He needs to rest now. As your second brother, it is enough for me to take care of him and teach him a lesson for you."
The fifth prince jumped angrily, and was surprised. He must be crazy. This second prince has always had no sense of existence, and no one took him seriously. He also devoted himself to pleasing all his brothers, and was regarded as a good brother that everyone praised, just like
Like his mother and concubine Xian Fei, what's going on now? Are you losing your mind and going crazy? Or do you think this is an opportunity to stand out in front of the emperor?
The fifth prince's face was uncertain. With the example of the third prince, the second prince was not willing to be lonely.
"As big brother is here, it's your turn to discipline us." He gritted his teeth and tried to force his way in.
The fourth prince held him back: "No, fifth brother, it was the eldest brother who asked him to take care of Zhou Xuan. If we make such a fuss, won't we embarrass the eldest brother?"
Yes, their brothers really got into trouble, and it was the prince who was in trouble. OK, Chu Lerong, I underestimated you. The fifth prince waved his sleeves fiercely: "Let's go!"
We’ll see!
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The emperor quickly got the news about what happened in Zhou Xuanhou Mansion. He knew that Princess Jin Yao and the third prince had gone, and that the second prince blocked the fourth and fifth princes from the door. Hearing this, he smiled.
"How dare a person with no temper like Le Rong do this." He said, looking at Eunuch Jinzhong standing in front of him, "Go and reward him with dinner for me."
This was in agreement with the second prince's approach. Eunuch Jinzhong hurriedly responded, and the emperor looked to the other side. Here stood a tall and thin young man. Although he was in front of the emperor, he also had two long swords tied to his back.
Wearing black clothes, he was silent and seemed to blend into the curtain.
"Mo Lin." The emperor asked, "What did Xiu Rong say to Ah Xuan?"
Mo Lin said: "The third prince advised Zhou Xuan not to worry too much. Your Majesty is not trying to deprive him of his military power."
When these words came out, Eunuch Jinzhong immediately lowered his head and held his breath and became silent.
The emperor held the teacup with a calm expression and asked again: "How did he answer?"
Mo Lin said: "Zhou Xuan said that he is not afraid that His Majesty will no longer reuse him, so there is no need to follow the dragon and the phoenix."
The emperor smiled: "He is not afraid, so there is no need. In his eyes, this is a deal." After saying this, the smile disappeared with the voice.
Mo Lin quietly disappeared behind the curtain.
The emperor said to himself: "So that's what he thought in his heart. It's good to prevent Jin Yao from becoming a bitter couple with him and being miserable all his life. In this way, I should thank him."
Eunuch Jinzhong then stepped forward and said softly: "Your Majesty, if the child is still angry, don't take it personally."
The emperor drank the tea in one gulp, with a calm expression and a bit of sadness: "The child has grown up. When he grows up, he has more ideas."
Jin Zhong stopped talking in silence and gently poured tea for the emperor.
The emperor did not drink anymore, but lay down again and closed his eyes to rest. Eunuch Jinzhong covered the emperor with a thin blanket, lowered his head and left.
The second prince, who had been given dinner, was completely relieved of his anxiety and was in high spirits. He guarded the Zhouhou Mansion tightly and no other officials or generals were allowed to visit.
Even Zhou Xuan didn't let too many people get close to him except eunuchs and doctors, so as not to disturb him and affect his recovery.
Zhou Xuan's room was quiet and quiet.
"But it's very lively outside." Qing Feng told Zhou Xuan, "Everyone in the capital knows that you were severely punished, sir. Many people even said that you were beaten half to death - I guess it was the fifth prince who spread the rumor."
Zhou Xuan lay on the bed. Three days later, although the wound still looked hideous, he could already move around on the bed. At this time, he closed his eyes and listened to Qing Feng's words. He seemed to be asleep and didn't seem to care. When he heard this, he opened his eyes.
Open your eyes.
"Does the whole city know about it?" He frowned and asked, "What about Chen Danzhu?"
Qingfeng was stunned for a moment: "You should also know, the guard named Zhu Lin next to Miss Danzhu has long ears and eyes, and he is asking for information everywhere——"
Zhou Xuan interrupted his rambling: "Then why doesn't she come to see me?"
