I was chased by my sickly junior brother who had two lives

In the treacherous court situation, various forces were secretly wrestling with each other, and the situation became increasingly tense. The Duke's Mansion where Chen Jue worked had a close relationship with the Prince's Mansion. In order to deal with the entangled forces of the King of Jin, they had been making careful plans.

Entering the Prince's Mansion, the familiar grandeur still hits you in the face. The vermilion gate shines with a majestic luster in the sun, and the stone lions at the door seem to have sensed the upcoming tension, becoming more solemn and dignified. Chen Jue hurriedly crossed the courtyard and went straight to the study.

Before this, Chen Jue and the Crown Prince had a lot of knowledge about the power of the King of Jin. The King of Jin had been operating in the court for many years, and his power was like a huge and intricate network, secretly spreading to every corner of the capital, and even to many levels of the court. The King of Jin himself was extremely ambitious and ruthless. Not only did he have many trusted advisers to give him advice, he also had many followers in the court, covering all important official departments, and he also colluded with some underworld forces.

Knowing well how powerful and difficult the forces of Prince Jin were, Chen Jue and others did not dare to slack off in the slightest. After repeated discussions, they finally worked out a seemingly comprehensive plan to deal with Prince Jin.

After returning to the Duke's Mansion, Chen Jue went straight to Chen Jia's room and told her the final plan agreed upon with the Prince.

After Chen Jia finished listening, a trace of worry flashed in his eyes, "Xiao Jue, although this operation seems to be well-planned, the King of Jin is cunning and there is no guarantee that there will not be any changes. You must be careful and don't act impulsively."

Chen Jue held her sister's hand and comforted her, "Don't worry, sister. I will be cautious in my response. Besides, with such a brilliant plan from you and the full support of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, it will surely succeed."

However, Chen Jia's worries were not completely dissipated. She knew that the King of Jin had been operating in the court for many years and had many followers. If this operation failed, the consequences would be disastrous. But looking at Chen Jue's firm stance, she could only pray silently in her heart that everything would go well.

At night, the Duke's Mansion was quiet. The moonlight shone through the window lattice on Chen Jia's bed. She lay on the bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep. Various possible situations kept emerging in her mind. She was worried that Chen Jue would be in danger, and she was afraid that there would be loopholes in the plan. Chen Jue was also worried in his room. He repeatedly checked his weapons, thinking about tomorrow's action, and felt excited and nervous. He knew the importance of this battle, not only for the safety of the family, but also for giving his sister a stable future.

The next morning, the sun had not yet completely dispelled the morning mist, and the streets and alleys of the capital were still a little hazy. According to the plan, the Chief Censor Zhang acted according to the plan. He pretended to have a fierce dispute with a minor official in the court because of differences in government affairs, and then walked away in anger, attracting everyone's attention.

After the court session, Lord Zhang followed the arrangement and went to a teahouse where people often gathered. The teahouse was bustling with people coming and going. Lord Zhang found a seat by the window and sat down. After a while, several officials came to greet him. After a few cups of tea, the topic gradually opened up. Lord Zhang seemed to complain about the recent court affairs inadvertently, and revealed in his words that the remnants of the murderer had important evidence of King Jin. He also pretended to speak out of turn after drinking, and hurriedly stopped talking, but the officials present had heard it clearly.

At this time, Chen Jue, along with some of the Dali Temple's personnel and the martial arts masters he had secretly summoned, had already set up an ambush in the pre-set hiding place - an abandoned Taoist temple on the outskirts of the city. The Taoist temple had been in disrepair for a long time, with weeds growing all around and moss crawling on the walls, making it look dilapidated and eerie. The gate of the Taoist temple was closed, and the copper lock on the door was rusty, as if telling of its past vicissitudes. In the surrounding woods, the masters hid among the branches and leaves, watching every corner of the Taoist temple with sharp eyes.

Chen Jue hid behind a big tree. He was dressed in black, with an upright posture and a cold and focused look. He silently thought about his sister's advice and reminded himself to stay calm at all times.

As expected, the news soon reached the ears of King Jin. After hearing it, King Jin was stunned for a moment, and then a hint of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes. Although he had some doubts about the news, he thought that it was spread by Lord Zhang, who had always been at odds with him, and thought that it might be true. After all, if the evidence fell into the hands of others, it would be a disaster for him.

Therefore, King Jin quickly summoned his trusted subordinates and ordered them to go to the abandoned Taoist temple to look for evidence, and repeatedly reminded them to act with caution and bring back the evidence intact.

After receiving the order, King Jin's confidants disguised themselves, divided into several small teams, and sneaked towards the abandoned Taoist temple from different directions.

The confrontation in the Taoist temple thus began.

When the first group of people led by Prince Jin quietly approached the Taoist temple, the Dali Temple personnel who were responsible for the pretend search deliberately made some noises to attract their attention.

"Who?" King Jin's confidant asked in a low voice.

"Humph, we also heard that there is important evidence here, so we came here to look for it. Who are you?" The people from the Dali Temple responded.

The two sides immediately became tense, and at this moment, a burst of shouting and killing suddenly rang out around the Taoist temple. It turned out that the masters hidden in the dark rushed out according to the plan. For a moment, swords flashed and blood flew everywhere.

Seeing that the situation was not good, the confidants of King Jin wanted to break out and escape, but they were already surrounded by people. Although they were well-trained, they were soon trapped in the face of the sudden appearance of the martial arts masters and the joint encirclement of the Dali Temple.

Chen Jue saw that the time had come, so he jumped out from his hiding place and joined the battle. In the fierce battle, the confidants of the King of Jin gradually lost and suffered heavy casualties. But they still fought desperately, and one of them shouted at Chen Jue: "Chen Jue, do you think you can overthrow His Royal Highness the King of Jin like this? You are too naive! The power of the King of Jin is spread throughout the court and the country, how can you easily shake it!"

Chen Jue sneered, "Hmph, you have committed many evil things, and today is your retribution. No matter how powerful the King of Jin is, he will not escape the fate of destruction!" After saying that, the long sword in his hand danced faster, and the sword shadows flew, shuttling through the enemy's formation like a silver snake, and several more of the King of Jin's men fell under his sword.

These trusted subordinates of King Jin were indeed well-trained. Although they were at a disadvantage, they still maintained close cooperation. Some of them were good at hidden weapons, and from time to time they ejected a few poison needles from their sleeves in an attempt to block the offensive of Chen Jue and others. Fortunately, Chen Jue had been prepared. He was agile and could cleverly avoid those hidden weapons every time, while reminding his companions to be careful.

The Jin Wang's followers who fought against the Jianghu masters also showed their impressive strength. Many of them had been trained in the army, were very skilled, and were familiar with various combat techniques. Facing the fierce offensive of the Jianghu masters, they formed small teams and supported each other, which made it difficult for the Jianghu masters to quickly break through the defense line.

But as time went on, the casualties of King Jin's followers increased, and their defense line began to show loopholes. The martial arts masters seized the opportunity and displayed their unique skills. Some used sharp swordsmanship, with the blades flashing and slashing at the enemy like leaves swept by the wind; others were good at light skills, and their bodies were as fast as lightning, flashing behind the enemy in an instant and delivering a fatal blow.

The Dali Temple was not to be outdone. Although they were mainly responsible for case trials and other matters on weekdays, they also showed extraordinary fighting courage at this critical moment. They cooperated with the Jianghu masters and gradually forced the Jin Wang's followers into a desperate situation.

As the battle continued, several small groups of soldiers sent by King Jin were annihilated one after another. At this time, the Taoist temple was already a bloody mess, with corpses lying all over the ground. Chen Jue stood in the center of the Taoist temple, panting, his body was also splattered with blood, but his eyes revealed a sense of joy of victory.

In the court, the prince had already arranged his men to closely monitor the movements of the King of Jin. When he learned that the people sent by the King of Jin had been annihilated, the prince immediately ordered a comprehensive suppression of the King of Jin and his remaining followers in the court on charges of attempting to rebel and forming a clique for personal gain.

For a moment, the Prince of Jin's residence was surrounded, and soldiers poured in like a tide. Although the guards in the palace fought hard, their resistance seemed insignificant in the face of the elite troops sent by the prince.

The King of Jin heard the noise outside from inside the palace. He knew that the situation was hopeless, but he still tried to make a final struggle. He held a long sword in his hand, his face was ferocious, and he shouted at the soldiers who rushed in: "How dare you! I am a relative of the royal family. Aren't you afraid that the emperor will blame you for doing this?"

However, the soldiers did not flinch at all because of his expression, and they continued to move towards him firmly. Seeing this, King Jin knew that it would be difficult to escape today, so he wanted to fight to the death. He brandished his sword and rushed towards the soldiers, engaging in a melee with them.

But in the end, the King of Jin was no match for the other, and after a fierce fight, he was captured alive by the soldiers. His remaining followers in the court were also captured one by one at the same time. Some of them tried to argue and shouted that they were wronged, but in the face of solid evidence, their excuses seemed pale and powerless.

After everything was settled, Chen Jue dragged his tired body back to the Duke's Mansion. Although his face was full of fatigue, his eyes were shining with excitement.

Chen Jia had been waiting in the mansion for a long time. When she saw Chen Jue returning safely, her eyes suddenly became moist. She hurried forward and said, "Xiao Jue, you are finally back. I was so worried."

Chen Jue smiled and hugged her sister, "Sister, don't worry, it's all over. The power of King Jin has been completely eradicated, and we don't have to worry anymore."

Chen Jia gently pushed Chen Jue away and looked at him carefully. Seeing the blood on his body, she said distressedly, "Are you injured? Go wash yourself and change your clothes."

Chen Jue shook her head. "Sister, I'm fine. I just have some minor injuries. I was able to succeed this time thanks to your good idea."

Chen Jia smiled slightly, "I also want to keep our family safe. Now that King Jin has been eliminated, we can live a stable life."

After that, the capital returned to its former tranquility. Chen Jue and Chen Jia continued their lives in the Duke's Mansion, but this time, their hearts were no longer filled with gloom, but with a vision of a better life in the future.