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Zhou Chen disagreed: "How can this be considered harm? Since you have made the decision, you will have to reveal your identity sooner or later. You don't want to alert the enemy now, but Jing Rui is different. If he knew, he would never do anything to harm us."

"I know your plan with the Crown Prince. If Princess Li Yang can't get it done, then go find Lord Yan. But Lord Yan is not Princess Li Yang after all. He is not involved in the Chiyan case. Princess Li Yang is the wife of Xie Yu, one of the culprits. It would be more legitimate and meaningful for her to be the first to file the complaint."

Xie Yu's handwritten letter is genuine, but if it is taken out by Lord Yan, it will inevitably arouse doubts.

But if it was taken out by Xie Yu's wife, no one would question the authenticity of the handwriting. It would be justified to use it to state one's own crimes and to bring up grievances.

Mei Changsu showed a conflicted look on his face. He understood what Zhou Chen meant. He didn't want to restore Lin Shu's identity before because it would bring a lot of trouble.

But for the sake of his little treasure Lin Xin, he decided to face the challenge, so now he also wanted to pave the way for Xiaobao's future.

Seeing that Mei Changsu was unable to make a decision, Zhou Chen said decisively: "It's settled. Leave this matter to me. Jing Rui has invited me and Yu Jin to drink and listen to music together. Xiao Shu, you just wait patiently."

Mei Changsu wanted to stop it, but gave up in the end. It might be a bit rash to do so, but Xiao Jingrui and Yan Yujin were both trustworthy, so it seemed like it was worth a gamble.

But he was not absolutely sure. He could calculate, but no one could be sure about human nature.

Zhou Chen patted Mei Changsu on the shoulder and advised: "Don't put too much pressure on yourself. Even if the old man doesn't want to, we can force him. The prince now controls the patrol camp and Meng Zhi controls the imperial guards. Even if there is a palace coup, we have more than 50% chance of success."

"So, you really shouldn't put too much pressure on yourself. If you have the time and energy, you might as well spend more time with Xiaobao. It's because you always hold him that this little guy has been very naughty recently. He always asks people to hold him upright, and he cries if he's not satisfied. It's very annoying."

Mei Changsu immediately became unhappy and scolded: "I think you are the annoying one. Although you are Xiaobao's biological father, he is also my son now. You should be careful with your words."

"Oh, what do you call this? Forgetting your brothers when you have a son?"

Zhou Chen teased a few words, then left the Su Mansion and went to Luoshi Street alone. The place they had agreed to meet today was Luoshi Street.

Because of Qin Banruo's disappearance, Hongxiuzhao fell, and Jiangzuo League also gave up Miaoyinfang, so the two major pillars of Luoshi Street in the past were gone at once.

However, what such places are most lacking is talent. After Miaoyinfang and Hongxiuzhao declined, new and better brothel courtesans soon emerged.

Zhou Chen's target this time is a place called Baihualou, which is a newly emerged brothel that has completely replaced Miaoyinfang and Hongxiuzhao. It has both music and people.

When he arrived, Yan Yujin and Xiao Jingrui had also arrived, and the three of them gathered in a private room.

"It's been almost a year since we last met. I thought you would have matured and wouldn't come to a place like this again, but I didn't expect you to remain the same."

As soon as the three of them sat down, Xiao Jingrui shook his head at Yan Yujin and looked disappointed.

Yan Yujin shouted in dissatisfaction: "What do you know? I seldom come here. Last time, someone invited me here. You know that person. He is Prince Ji."

Xiao Jingrui was stunned for a moment, then laughed and said, "I forgot that you and Prince Ji are close friends regardless of age."

Yan Yujin said, "Let's not talk about this anymore, Jingrui, tell me about your experience in Nanchu. I have never left Daliang since I was a child, and even the times I have left Jinling City are very few."

Xiao Jingrui smiled and said, "Instead of asking me, you might as well ask Brother Yu. He has also been to Nanchu. Not only Nanchu, but also Dayu and Beiyan. Brother Yu has been there, right, Brother Yu?"

Zhou Chen nodded and replied, "Yes, not only these countries, but also several small countries such as Donghai and Yeqin, I have stayed there for a period of time. The main reason is that I used to travel around the world and want to visit more places to broaden my horizons and gain more experience."

"Oh, Brother Yu, I really envy you. If I could have an experience like yours in my life, I would die without regrets."

Yan Yujin's face was full of envy. He was really envious. After all, there were only a few people in the entire capital who had experiences like Zhou Chen.

Zhou Chen patted him and said, "You are so old, don't always talk about death. The taste of death is much more terrible than you think."

He was a man who had faced death, and more than once, so he knew very well how terrible death was. Even though he had lived for hundreds of years, he had never thought about death.

Yan Yujin looked at Zhou Chen curiously: "Brother Yu, from what you said, you have faced death before?"

When Xiao Jingrui heard that Yan Yujin even asked such a question, he reprimanded him in dissatisfaction: "Yujin."

"It's ok."

Zhou Chen smiled and said nonchalantly: "Yu Jin is just outspoken and has no bad intentions. What he said is also true. I have indeed experienced it, and more than once. When you see your companions die in front of you one by one, and even die to save you, at that moment, you can really feel the despair."

Xiao Jingrui and Yan Yujin looked at each other in surprise. They felt that Zhou Chen's tone had changed, full of vicissitudes and sadness.

"Brother Yu, are you okay?"

"It's nothing. I just remembered what happened on the battlefield. I feel a little emotional. Well, let's not talk about it anymore. Today is the second day since Jing Rui came back. Let's be happy and drink."

Although Zhou Chen smiled and said he didn't care, Xiao Jingrui and Yan Yujin both heard the key words in his words.

"Battlefield? Could it be that Brother Yu has been on the battlefield?"

But of course they didn't ask this question.

Next, Xiao Jingrui talked about what he saw and heard in Southern Chu. In the middle, Zhou Chen also talked about some things about Southern Chu, Dayu, Northern Yan and other countries, which made the "country bumpkin" Yan Yujin very envious.

After drinking and listening to music in Baihua Tower, the three of them left.

On the way back, Zhou Chen invited Xiao Jingrui: "Jingrui, do you want to come to my house and have a seat? I want to tell you something about Brother Su."

"Brother Su?"

Xiao Jingrui was a little drunk, but when he heard Zhou Chen mention Mei Changsu, he was suddenly shocked. He hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded.

"it is good."

Yan Yujin said happily: "I'll go too, I'll go too."

"Of course I won't forget you, let's go."

Zhou Chen brought Xiao Jingrui and Yan Yujin to his mansion. After the servants prepared tea, Zhou Chen asked them to leave.

"Jingrui, we are a little late today, otherwise we could have come to see Brother Yu's two sons. They are really very cute."

Yan Yujin had been to Zhou Chen's place several times, met Dabao and Xiaobao, and liked them very much.

Xiao Jingrui said: "I have heard about it too, but I was not in the capital during the full moon banquet, so I couldn't come to support you. Please don't blame me, Brother Yu."

"What's the big deal? You didn't come in person, but your thoughts were sent. That's enough."

Xiao Jingrui was an honest man. He took the initiative to ask, "Brother Yu, you just said that you wanted to tell me about Brother Su. What do you mean?"

Zhou Chen did not answer immediately. Instead, he paused for a moment, sighed softly, and then spoke.

"Jingrui, I know you're still angry with Brother Su about what happened last year."

Xiao Jingrui shook his head and said, "I was a little angry at the time, but later I thought about it. I was willing to get along with Brother Su because I valued his talent and magnanimity. He is definitely not the kind of person he showed in the capital. I think he may have some difficulties. Brother Yu, you have a very good relationship with Brother Su, so you must know him better."

Zhou Chen was even willing to adopt his own biological son to Mei Changsu. Is there any need to consider this relationship?

If they didn't have a very good relationship and were not extremely familiar with each other, how could they do such a thing?

Hearing that Xiao Jingrui actually defended Mei Changsu, Zhou Chen immediately smiled with relief. Xiao Jingrui was truly a rare gentleman in the world. He was ashamed of his character and demeanor.

"Jing Rui, I'm really glad you think this way. You're right. Brother Su never thought of hurting you. He was forced to do this with Xie Yu because he wanted to bring Xie Yu down, so he had to use your identity. But he couldn't tell you about this, and he felt even worse."

Yan Yujin interrupted and said, "Jingrui, I can prove this. During the time you were away, Brother Su asked me about you several times. It can be seen that Brother Su really cares about you."

Xiao Jingrui pursed his lips, not knowing how to answer. Although he felt that Mei Changsu had his own difficulties, it was impossible for him to say that he had no complaints at all.

"Brother Yu, can you tell me the truth? About Brother Su."

Zhou Chen nodded. He called Xiao Jingrui over today just for this matter.

"If you were to say who knows him best in this world, I would definitely be one of them. I have known him since childhood, and we have been friends for nearly 30 years."

"Thirty years?"

Yan Yujin and Xiao Jingrui were both confused, because they all knew that Zhou Chen was only 32 years old this year, right? Mei Changsu seemed to be about the same age.

"Yes, that's thirty years. We were both born in Jinling City. To be honest, his and my backgrounds are no different from yours."

Hearing this, Xiao Jingrui and Yan Yujin's faces changed.

Born in Jinling City, his family background is not lower than theirs, and he is in his early thirties this year. This...

Yan Yujin couldn't help but ask, "Brother Yu, if what you said is true, then why haven't we heard of you and Brother Su?"

Xiao Jingrui was equally curious. One of them was the son of the eldest princess, and the other was the son of Marquis Yan, the brother-in-law of the King. Among all the sons of dukes and marquises in the capital, there were only a handful of them who could compare to them.

Zhou Chen smiled slightly and said, "You haven't heard of us because we were not called Chen Yu and Mei Changsu at that time."

"Brother Yu, do you mean that Chen Yu and Mei Changsu are not your and Brother Su's real names?"

Yan Yujin's face was horrified, he felt that he was about to hear an incredible secret.

"Wait, Brother Yu, what you are going to say next, does it involve a huge secret? Can I really listen to it?"

Zhou Chen laughed when he saw Yan Yujin, who was usually fearless, actually looked so horrified.

"What I'm about to tell you is indeed a huge secret, and it has far-reaching implications and is shocking. I don't mind letting you listen, but I don't know if you dare to listen."

"Gulu."

Yan Yujin swallowed, his mind full of thoughts.

"I, what am I afraid of? There is nothing that scares me, Brother Yu. You underestimate me too much. No matter how big the event is, it can't scare me."

Xiao Jingrui ignored Yan Yujin's antics, he was completely attracted by Zhou Chen's words.

"Brother Yu, if Chen Yu and Mei Changsu are not your and Brother Su's real names, then who are you?"

Zhou Chen turned his gaze to the bright moonlight outside the window and sighed faintly: "The Meiling fire fourteen years ago completely burned everything we had. We are the ghosts that walked out of that fire."

When Xiao Jingrui and Yan Yujin heard this, they felt a sudden shock in their minds. They widened their eyes and looked at Zhou Chen in disbelief.

"Fourteen years ago, there was a big fire in Meiling."

Xiao Jingrui trembled slightly, and asked his guess in a dry voice: "Red Flame Army?"

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 869 Shocking Facts

"Brother Yu, you are not really from the Red Flame Army, are you?"

Yan Yujin only felt his mouth dry and his voice trembled slightly, mainly because the answer was too scary.

Zhou Chen smiled and did not answer directly, but asked: "Why, do you also think that the Red Flame Army and the old people of King Qi were all traitors who plotted rebellion?"

Yan Yujin immediately shook his head and said, "Of course not. I don't know what others think, but in my opinion, they are all good people, not traitors. Even my father thinks so. There must have been injustice in what happened back then."

Zhou Chen smiled and said, "Yujin, although you are young, I really like your personality. You seem uninhibited, but you are actually very smart and have more ideas than anyone else."

"Really? Am I really that obvious?" Yan Yujin laughed foolishly.

Under normal circumstances, Xiao Jingrui would definitely retort to him, but at this moment, his attention was already attracted by Zhou Chen.

"Brother Yu, is what you just said true? Did you and Brother Su really survive the Meiling fire fourteen years ago?"

"You do not believe?"

"No, I just find it incredible. You just said that you and Brother Su's backgrounds are no worse than mine and Yu Jin's, but there are not many people in the Red Flame Army who meet this condition."

Seeing Xiao Jingrui was a little hesitant and a little excited, Zhou Chen said silently: "You can just tell me your guess."

Xiao Jingrui took a deep breath, and even Yan Yujin's expression was serious and solemn.

"The first person I can think of who is of the right age and status is Brother Lin Shu. He is the son of General Lin and my aunt, and his status is higher than mine."

Zhou Chen's expression did not change, and he asked calmly: "What else?"

Xiao Jingrui continued, "I don't know much about the Red Flame Army back then, and I don't know many people I'm familiar with, but I have heard about what happened back then, and there was a rather special person. He was a good friend of Brother Lin Shu, and he inherited Brother Zhou Chen's title of Wu Cheng Hou."

Zhou Chen smiled and said, "You also said that you don't know much about the Red Flame Army. Although Zhou Chen's position is not low, he is indeed not outstanding in the Red Flame Army. You even know him, which is not simple."

"Then Brother Yu and Brother Su, who are you?"

Xiao Jingrui had already guessed something, but he was too excited to say it out loud.

Yan Yujin did the same, staring at Zhou Chen closely.

Zhou Chen did not keep the secret any longer and said directly: "You guessed correctly, Mei Changsu is Lin Shu, and I am Zhou Chen."

"boom!"

Xiao Jingrui and Yan Yujin felt a shock in their minds at the same time and were frightened by the answer Zhou Chen gave.

"This this……"

Guessing is one thing, but getting confirmation is the most shocking.

Xiao Jingrui murmured to himself: "How is this possible? Brother Lin Shu and the others have already..."

"That's why I just said that we are ghosts that escaped from Meiling."

The answer they heard was so shocking that Xiao Jingrui and Yan Yujin didn't know how to react for a moment.

Xiao Jingrui is relatively simple-minded. He just feels it is unbelievable now, especially since Mei Changsu is his brother Lin Shu. This news shocked him too much.

Thinking about how good Brother Lin Shu was to me when I was little, thinking about my friendship with Mei Changsu, and my hatred towards Mei Changsu because of what happened that day...

For a moment, he didn't know what kind of mentality he should have when facing Mei Changsu, the brother Lin Shu whom he once admired the most.