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Suddenly, his body stiffened. If Chen Yu was Zhou Chen, then who was Mei Changsu?

But he would never figure out the answer to this question, because the next moment, Gao Zhan came with poisoned wine.

Mei Changsu and Zhou Chen left silently. When Xia Jiang saw Gao Zhan and the poisoned wine, he struggled violently and screamed loudly.

It was a pity that his vocal cords were damaged by Zhou Chen, so he couldn’t utter a single word, let alone tell Gao Zhan Zhou Chen’s identity.

What's more, Gao Zhan came here with a mission and would not be willing to listen to what he said. Seeing Xia Jiang's abnormality, he did not react at all. He immediately had someone hold Xia Jiang down and forced the poisoned wine into Xia Jiang's mouth.

At the beginning, Xia Jiang struggled violently, but soon he could no longer struggle and fell to the ground.

He didn't close his eyes until he died.

In the dark, seeing that Xia Jiang was indeed dead, Zhou Chen left the prison.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 863: The Capital is in Turmoil, Lin Family’s Incense

Mei Changsu and Xiao Jingyan walked out of the sky prison together. Xiao Jingyan, who had been confused for a long time, finally couldn't help but speak first.

"Mr. Su, have Mr. Chen and Xia Jiang known each other for a long time, or is there a grudge between them?"

Mei Changsu asked in surprise: "Your Highness, why do you ask this?"

Jamel Xiao said, "When Mr. Chen was talking to Xia Jiang, Xia Jiang was fine, but suddenly he became very agitated and couldn't speak in the end. Mr. Chen must have said something to him, otherwise Xia Jiang wouldn't be so agitated. Xia Jiang couldn't speak in the end, so it must have been Mr. Chen who did it, right?"

It was such a simple matter, and Mei Changsu didn't expect to deceive Xiao Jingyan.

"Your Highness, you are right. Brother Yu does have a grudge against Xia Jiang. When he knew that Your Highness wanted to deal with Xia Jiang, he helped. Last time, Brother Yu made a great effort to rescue Wei Zheng. So this time Xia Jiang was about to be sentenced to death, so I thought of repaying him for this favor and letting him see Xia Jiang for the last time to end their hatred."

"I see."

Xiao Jingyan was not too surprised. People like Xia Jiang must have enemies. Zhou Chen was Xia Jiang's enemy, so his previous behavior was understandable.

"Mr. Chen is also a man of great talent, but it's a pity that he has no intention of becoming an official in the court. Otherwise, he would have made great achievements."

Before, Zhou Chen saved the Empress Dowager, and Emperor Liang wanted to recruit Zhou Chen, but unfortunately he was rejected by Zhou Chen.

Xiao Jingyan didn't think that his invitation would be more worthy of Zhou Chen's attention than his father's invitation.

Mei Changsu smiled and said, "Brother Yu is different from me. He is used to being unrestrained and what he longs for most is freedom. But Your Highness, don't worry. Brother Yu was like this before, but it may not be the case in the future."

Xiao Jingyan became interested and asked curiously, "What do you mean?"

"Brother Yu has settled down in the capital and has a child, which means he intends to settle down in the capital. However, it is not easy to survive in the capital with so many dignitaries. So Brother Yu may consider becoming an official in the future for the sake of his young son."

"Makes sense."

Xiao Jingyan agreed very much. He lived in the capital. Although he was a prince and of noble birth, his life had not been good since he was hated by Emperor Liang.

Even a prince like him can get into trouble sometimes, let alone a man of the world like Gongzi Yu.

Zhou Chen also left the Heavenly Prison in a happy mood. Now that Xia Jiang was dead, he was not far from completing the main task.

Xia Jiang's death caused a huge shock in the capital, even more shocking than Xie Yu's downfall.

Xie Yu fell from power, but at least he was not sentenced to death and was still alive.

But Xia Jiang was different. He was imprisoned for so long, and in the end he was sentenced to death so easily.

You must know that Xia Jiang's status is higher than that of a first-rank military marquis. As the head of the Xuan Jing Division, his power is actually higher than that of Xie Yu.

Such a person can die at any time. Although no one dares to say anything openly, secretly, all forces are in turmoil and are worried.

The main reason is that in the past two years, the court of Daliang has changed dramatically. Almost all the six ministers have been replaced, dukes and marquises have lost their positions, and even the crown prince has been deposed.

How could this wave of unpredictable changes not make people feel frightened?

Even some bold people were privately discussing that it was because the current emperor was old that the court was in chaos and the situation was unstable.

I didn't dare to say these things in private before, but now that Xuan Jing Si is about to fall, I have fewer concerns, so I dare to discuss these head-breaking topics in private.

Prince Yu’s Palace!

When Prince Yu heard the news that Xia Jiang had died, he was completely stunned.

He has suffered too many blows recently.

First of all, it was Mei Changsu's "betrayal" that made him lose his bright future and made him realize that he was just a clown who was being played around by others.

Although the crown prince fell, he did not rise again, and was even suppressed by Xiao Jingyan who came later.

The mysterious disappearance of his subordinate Qin Banruo not long ago dealt a heavy blow to his already limited power.

Although Qin Banruo was a woman, her secret service Red Sleeves helped him countless times. Even the spy forces under his command were far inferior to Qin Banruo.

Therefore, losing Qin Banruo is equivalent to losing intelligence capabilities, which is like cutting off an arm.

Without Qin Banruo, he could only try his best to win over Xia Jiang. If Xia Jiang could become his man and gain the power of Xuan Jingsi, he would be able to make up for his previous power.

But who knew that before he could win over Xia Jiang, something happened to Xia Jiang. After being locked up for so long, he had lost his patience a long time ago.

Until now, when he heard the news that Xia Jiang had died, the only remaining hope in his heart collapsed in an instant.

The current Prince Yu no longer has the vigor and vitality he once had. Sometimes he even skips attending court and spends the entire day drinking in the palace.

Emperor Liang actually still cared about Prince Yu, but after Princess Linglong's letter, he completely gave up on Prince Yu.

Because he was not sure whether Prince Yu already knew his life experience, so just in case, he would never give Prince Yu power again.

Since Prince Yu was not coming out, Prince Jing Xiao Jingyan naturally became the only candidate for the crown prince. However, Emperor Liang did not issue the final decree, so no one knew when Prince Jing would take the throne.

Dead of night!

Because she gave birth to twins, Gong Yu could not feed two children by herself, so she specially found a wet nurse, which made Gong Yu feel much more relaxed.

Since giving birth, Gong Yu has not left the house, and has not even left her room a few times, so she looks paler than before.

"Young Master, Aunt Jinyu came today and asked us whether we should arrange a full-moon banquet for Dabao and Xiaobao?" Gong Yu said to Zhou Chen.

Zhou Chen said: "Of course we will arrange a full moon banquet, but we can just invite a few people we are familiar with. There is no need to hold a big banquet. The capital is not very stable recently."

Gong Yu said softly: "Well, I will listen to you, Master."

Zhou Chen gently stroked Gong Yu's hair, frowning slightly. He was thinking about something and was silent for a long time. Finally, he spoke.

"Gong Yu, there is something I want to discuss with you and hear your opinion."

Gong Yu raised his head: "What's the matter?"

Zhou Chen did not say it directly, but said: "You should be clear about the relationship between Xiao Shu and me."

Gong Yu nodded and said, "Well, I know that you and the clan leader are close friends who grew up together, and they are brothers who trust each other in life and death. They are not relatives, but more like relatives."

"Yes, not only that, if it weren't for Xiao Shu in the battle of Meiling, I would have died several times, so to me, he is my savior."

Thinking back to the dangers and moments of death he experienced when he first traveled to this world, he still feels fear.

If it wasn't for Lin Shu at that time, he would have died on the battlefield. Although he saved Lin Shu later, he was able to survive because of Lin Shu. So although he never said it, he always remembered this favor in his heart.

"I promised Xiao Shu to be the foster father of our child before, but after giving birth to Dabao and Xiaobao, I reconsidered it. What do you think about us giving Xiaobao to Xiaoshu for adoption?"

Gong Yu's face suddenly changed and he sat up straight.

"Adopt Xiaobao to the clan leader?"

Zhou Chen saw Gong Yu's expression change, and said softly: "I know you are the child's mother, and you must be uncomfortable saying this, but don't rush to refuse, listen to my analysis for you."

Gong Yu was very unhappy, but Zhou Chen was her sky and her head, so she suppressed her emotions and nodded.

Zhou Chen continued, "I know Xiao Shu's physical condition. I'm afraid he won't live long. With his current health, he can't get married again, and it's impossible for him to have offspring. But I know he feels regretful. He is the only one left in the Lin family, but he can't inherit the Lin family's incense. I know the pain in his heart."

In this era, especially for aristocrats like the Lin family, the inheritance of incense is very important. Even those who are indifferent to fame and fortune will attach importance to family inheritance.

"I want to help him fulfill this wish. You don't have to worry about Xiaobao leaving you. Even if Xiaobao is adopted by Xiaoshu, he won't take the child away. He will just keep the child with us because he knows his own situation very well. He can't take good care of a child that young."

"Adopt Xiaobao to Xiaoshu. Although he can't have my last name, he is still our biological son. And if the case is overturned in the future, I will probably restore my status as Marquis Wucheng. As the eldest son, Dabao will definitely inherit the title of Marquis Wucheng. Xiaobao can't compete with Dabao in this regard."

The primogeniture system is still the inheritance method used by most families even in the 21st century, not to mention in ancient feudal society.

"But if Xiaobao is adopted by Xiaoshu, he can inherit everything from the Lin family. With the character of Prince Jing Xiao Jingyan, he will definitely treat Xiaoshu and the Lin family well. It will be easy for him to be granted a title of nobility or duke in the future, not to mention the Jiangzuo League, Li Gangzhen and other strong teams. Therefore, if Xiaobao is adopted by the Lin family, his future will be even more glorious and brilliant."

After listening to this, Gong Yu admitted that what Zhou Chen said was right.

"But if we adopt Xiaobao to the clan leader, he will no longer be our son in name."

In this era, name is indeed very important. There is no difference between adopted children and biological children, and the inheritance rights are the same.

Zhou Chen sighed, "The child will definitely grow up by our side. Think about it, even if we don't adopt him, he won't always be with us when he grows up. When children grow up, they will have their own choices."

"Of course, these are all my own thoughts. Gong Yu, you are my woman and Xiaobao's dearest mother. I respect your decision. If you are willing, I will tell Xiaoshu and then announce this matter at the child's full moon banquet to complete the adoption. If you don't want to, then forget it."

Gong Yu didn't know what to say for a moment.

Zhou Chen said softly: "There are still a few days until the full moon, think about it again."

"Ah."

Gong Yu finally responded, but his expression became complicated, and it was obvious that he was struggling in his heart.

"Sir, should we tell our mother about this as well?"

"Wait for you to think about it first."

Gong Yu didn't think about it for long. The next day, she told Zhou Chen the answer.

"Sir, I have decided. I will do as you said and adopt Xiaobao to the clan leader. But can you please not let Xiaobao leave us?"

Looking at Gong Yu's nervous and sad expression, Zhou Chen sighed slightly.

"Didn't I tell you last night that even if he is adopted, Xiaobao will grow up with us. I know Xiaoshu, not to mention his physical condition. Sigh."

"I know you're reluctant, but this is indeed a good choice for Xiaobao's future."

Once the Chiyan case is overturned, Xiao Jingyan comes to power, and Xiaobao inherits the Lin family, he is destined to have a glorious life. Both Xiao Jingyan and his descendants will treat the Lin family well, not to mention the future King of Changlin, Xiao Tingsheng.

Gong Yu said softly: "Dabao and Xiaobao are both our children. You are right, Master. What we cannot give to Xiaobao, the Sect Master can give. I hope Xiaobao will be better in the future."

The love of the parents is far-reaching.

This sentence is the most appropriate to describe Gong Yu at this moment.

"Are you going to talk to your mother?"

"Well, my mother will agree. She has a very good relationship with Xiao Shu's mother, as close as sisters. My father is also a comrade-in-arms with Marshal Lin."

…………

For this matter, Zhou Chen went to the Su Mansion specifically.

He arrived at the right time when Mei Changsu was entertaining guests, and the guests were none other than acquaintances.

"Brother Nie, Sister Dong, Brother Meng, you are all here."

Mei Changsu smiled and said, "What a good day today is! You two must have agreed to come together."

Meng Zhi laughed and said, "I just have a day off today and have nothing to do, so I came to hang out with you. As for Xia Dong, I think she just came to see Brother Nie."

Xia Dong glared at Meng Zhi, then said, "I'm not as busy as you. I have nothing to do now and can go wherever I want."

Xia Jiang died, and the Xuan Jing Division was not abolished, but it was not restarted either, so she, as the director of photography, really has nothing to do now.

"Xiaochen, what about you? You're not at home taking care of the kids, why are you here?"

Zhou Chen said: "I came to Xiao Shu to discuss a very important matter."

Xia Dong teased, "It's a very important matter, do we need to avoid it?"

Zhou Chen said: "That's not necessary. Anyway, even if you are not here, you will know it soon."

Seeing that Zhou Chen didn't care, Mei Changsu asked, "What's the important matter?"

Zhou Chen organized his words and said, "Do you remember what I told you before? Let my child recognize you as his godfather?"

Mei Changsu smiled and said, "Of course I remember, but the child is still young, so there is no need to mention this."

Zhou Chen shook his head: "I have changed my mind now. There is no need to say more about our relationship. I have an idea. I am going to adopt Xiaobao to you. What do you think?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the faces of everyone in the room changed drastically, and only the sound of burning charcoal could be heard.

Mei Changsu's expression was even more stunned. He stared at Zhou Chen blankly. Even though he was a very intelligent person, he was completely stunned at this moment.

Instead, it was Meng Zhi, who was a bit rough, who said in a hoarse voice, "Xiao Chen, what did you just say? Are you going to adopt your youngest son to Xiao Shu? Did I hear you right?"

"Yes, you heard me right. I do have this idea, but it depends on whether Xiao Shu agrees."