After Spring and Autumn

Chapter 26 Entering the Palace
For Fan Li, everything that happened tonight was very strange.But no matter what, seeing that Gongbu was unwilling to leave, a hanging heart finally let go temporarily.

It wasn't until he saw that Gou Jian was getting very close with Xiao Wu Xiao Liu and the others in the backyard, so he knew the reason, gave Meng Di a deep bow, and said gratefully: "Thank you for saving your Highness's life."

"Your Highness?" Meng Di looked over with a half-smile, "Isn't it a big family?"

Gou Jian blushed, and said in a low voice: "Brother Meng and all the brothers, don't blame me, because I concealed it before, I really have a last resort."

"Okay, okay." Xiao Wu waved his hands carelessly, "In any case, we have an extra prince, His Royal Highness, as a brother, and he has a bright face."

"Ahem..." Fan Li felt a little displeased when he saw that there was no distinction between superiors and inferiors.

Meng Di knew what he wanted and asked everyone to retreat.Gou Jian told the story one by one, and finally said firmly: "Brother Meng, after seeing the father, there will be no second prince Gou Jian in this world, only cavalry Li."

Although Fan Li knew that it was irreversible, he couldn't hide his disappointment when he heard it again, and he just sighed in a low voice.

Prince's mansion.

The secret room was brightly lit, and Su Zhi was listening to his confidant's report.

When they learned that Fan Li went to the military camp first and then went to the post house, but the post house accidentally ran into water, everyone felt weird.

"Have all the people under Fan Li's supervision been inspected one by one?"

"All checks are correct, there is no one similar to Gou Jian in stature and age."

Su Zhi was lost in thought.

"His Royal Highness, I can't wait any longer. I heard that Concubine Lan has always regarded Gou Jian as her own. If the king is bewitched by him, things may change."

"Yes, some people say that there seems to be something abnormal in the military camp outside the city. If Gou Jian takes over the military power, it will be difficult."

Su Zhi was annoyed by what he was listening to, and as soon as he clapped the case, he scolded: "It's tricky, it's just these few words repeated over and over again, what's the use of waiting?"

Gritting his teeth, Gongbu said fiercely, "Your Highness, why not..." made a beheading gesture.

Squinting his eyes, Su Zhi nodded slightly, "It's really not possible, that's the only way to go."

Everyone knew that Su Zhi had this intention a long time ago, and now that they had made up their minds, they didn't have to worry about it, and started talking about it.

The palace is heavily guarded, and if it cannot be taken in one fell swoop, no matter whether it is the defenders inside the city or the barracks outside the city, they will not sit idly by.Although Su Zhi is in control of the government, he still has no idea if he really wants to rebel.

After discussing all night, there was still no conclusion, and Su Zhi's face became more and more ugly.At this time, someone came to report that the envoy of Chu State proposed to visit Yue Wang Yunchang.

Envoy of Chu State?Su Zhi's eyes lit up, "Okay, I will accompany the envoy into the palace alone, and ask the ministers to go to court for a meeting."

Meng Di had already dressed up and waited in front of the post house, and Gou Jian acted as his assistant.Although Su Zhi searched and arrested him everywhere, he only knew Gou Jian's general appearance. Now that he had dressed up a bit, he might not be able to recognize him in person.

There was the sound of rumbling carriages and horses, and Suzhi's convoy came to the post house. Meng Di squinted his eyes for a while, and asked the little official beside him strangely: "Every time His Royal Highness travels, is it such a grand occasion?"

The little official didn't dare to answer, so he hurried up to meet him.

Su Zhili invited Meng Di to go with him in the car, and his attitude was extremely enthusiastic. When they met, he praised Meng Di for his youth and promise.

Too timely?Seeing that the corners of Suzhi's eyes were bloodshot, his expression was excited, and he was a little confused.

Soon when they arrived in front of the palace, some attendants came forward to say something, the gate of the palace opened with a bang, and hundreds of people entered in a single file.

"May I ask Your Highness, do you usually bring so many people into the palace?" Meng Di was amazed.

"Hehe, Gu can only enter the palace through the side door, but today he is blessed by the envoy. These people are carrying 'gifts' from Chu State to Yue State." Zhu Zhi laughed triumphantly.

Meng Di's heart sank, and he couldn't find Gou Jian when he looked back, he should have been quietly taken away by someone arranged by Fan Li.

Su Zhi was in a good mood, chatting and laughing all the way and brought Meng Di to the main hall.All the ministers have not arrived yet,
After Yun Chang became seriously ill, he presided over most court meetings on his behalf, but this time the feeling is quite different.

Standing in the wide hall, I am filled with emotion.It has been so many years since he was named the prince, and he has never been so close to the throne as he is today.Hands gently brushed the edge of the sandalwood, wiping off the dust that didn't exist.

The eunuch next to him rushed over to stop him, but he was stared at and dared not move.

I have worshiped my father since I was a child, and secretly imitated every move.Later, when I got older, this kind of imitation was gradually unsatisfactory, and I dreamed that one day I could sit on it majestically like my father, giving orders to the officials and killing them.

Once the desire takes root, it is difficult to suppress. How many nights, it bites the heart like a poisonous snake.

He has long regarded the throne as his own, so even if there is a slight threat from that so-called younger brother, he must resolutely get rid of it.

And the father has occupied this position for too long!
A confidant came over and whispered in his ear, and Su Zhi looked at Meng Di in surprise while listening.

Then he laughed and said happily: "Isn't the envoy going to visit the father? I will go with you alone." After speaking, he strode out of the hall.

The guards outside the palace had been replaced by the clerks. On the way to the harem, there were traces of fighting everywhere. The bodies of some palace guards had not been dragged away, lying on the ground in disorder.

Su Zhi behaved elegantly and lightly, he didn't care about the blood stains on his shoes, he smiled at Mengdi relaxedly, and said, "Your envoy laughed, a little trouble will be resolved soon."

Outside the king's dormitory, Su Zhi stopped, and Gong Bu and others stood aside with sharp knives.

"Is the father okay? The envoy of Chu State came to visit."

Without waiting for a response from the hall, Shi Shiran stepped in, first greeted Yun Chang, and then looked at Gou Jian who was still wearing the envoy's costume in front of the couch, and said "ah", seemingly full of surprise.

"Could it be that Goujian is back? Why didn't you tell Brother Wang? Come, come, Brother Wang will introduce you. This is Meng Dimeng, the envoy of Chu State."

Meng Di sighed, this time he lost all his money.

"Cough cough" Yun Chang asked Concubine Lan to help him up, sat on the couch, stared at Su Zhi coldly, and said slowly: "Okay, very good, I have learned how to force the palace, anyway, sooner or later, you will be the king."

The accumulated prestige over the years made Su Zhixin panic and dare not look directly at him.

As if to cover up the timidity in his heart, he suddenly laughed wildly: "Sooner or later? How long is it? It has been 20 years, does the father want this son to be the prince forever!"

Yun Chang sighed, he wanted to expand the territory of the Yue Kingdom and glorify his ancestors, but he really didn't pay much attention to his son's thoughts.

"In this case, you are your king, why don't you let go of Prince Goujian?"

"Let it go? My father is really a woman's kindness. If I hadn't got rid of the bitch Concubine Tang back then, I'm afraid it would have been my turn to be the king long ago, wouldn't I?"

What?Mother!Gou Jian, who had been lowering his head all the time, his eyes turned red, rushed towards Mu Zhi crazily, but was firmly held down by the left and right.

Amidst Su Zhi's smug laughter, Yun Chang had already spat out a mouthful of blood, "Nizi!"

Meng Di bit the bullet and stepped forward, "Your Highness..."

With a cold sideways glance, Su Zhi strode out, leaving a light sentence: "Master Meng, let's think about yourself first."

(End of this chapter)