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

As the dawn light pierced through the darkness, Chen Jue was already dressed and standing in the courtyard of the Duke's Mansion. He took a deep breath, trying to calm his inner tension and excitement. Today was the day to have a showdown with the King of Jin. He had waited too long for this battle and had prepared for it for too long.

A breeze blew past, ruffling his clothes. He subconsciously clenched his fists. The determination in his eyes was like a burning flame. The sword beside him flashed a cold light in the morning light. That cold light seemed to be the edge of justice, building up momentum for the upcoming battle.

Every breath of air seemed to remind him that this battle was related to the rise and fall of the dynasty and the peace of the people, and he must not lose. At this moment, he was eager for victory, but also worried about the unknown outcome.

At the same time, the crown prince was also nervously preparing in the East Palace. In his study, the candlelight flickered, reflecting his serious face. The counselors were whispering about the final strategy, and the crown prince nodded from time to time, and sometimes pondered. He knew very well that today's showdown in the court would determine the fate of the dynasty.

His eyes revealed a solemn look, and he unconsciously clenched the teacup in his hand. The veins on the back of his hand bulged slightly, showing his inner tension.

He understood that the power of King Jin was enormous and this contest was like walking on a tightrope. If he was not careful, he would be doomed. But for the sake of his country, he had no way out.

The atmosphere in the court was as solemn as the sky before a storm. The ministers stood on both sides, with different expressions, some nervous, some curious, and some indifferent. The sunlight shone through the high windows onto the golden brick floor, but it could not dispel the chill. The court seemed to have turned into a huge battlefield, and everyone could feel the invisible smoke of gunpowder.

The King of Jin arrived late, still wearing a gorgeous robe and a golden crown. He seemed calm and composed, but he was like a frightened bird in his heart. On his way here, he kept speculating about the situation in the court today, and a bad premonition surged in his heart.

When he entered the court and saw Chen Jue and the prince's confident looks, his heart sank suddenly, but his pride did not allow him to show the slightest fear. His eyes swept around the court, and when he met Chen Jue and the prince's eyes, he paused slightly. The moment their eyes met, it seemed as if sparks flew.

He saw determination in their eyes, and the uneasiness in his heart grew stronger, but he quickly covered up his panic with arrogance. He told himself in his heart that he must not lose, and must not lose to them in momentum.

The emperor sat upright on the dragon throne, his face as gloomy as water, and swept his majestic eyes over everyone, "Today's morning court, do you have anything to report?"

The prince stepped forward and bowed respectfully, "Father, I have something important to report. The Prince of Jin has formed a clique for personal gain and has evil intentions. His evil deeds have seriously harmed the foundation of our dynasty. I beg you to investigate this matter."

There was an uproar in the court, and the ministers were whispering to each other. The King of Jin's face changed, and he glared at the prince, cursing the prince's sudden attack in his heart.

But he pretended to be calm, "Your Highness, please stop slandering me! I am loyal and dedicated to the court, so how can I be accused of forming a clique for personal gain or having any ill intentions?"

His heartbeat quickened dramatically and his palms began to sweat, but he tried hard to maintain his outward dignity. There was a barely perceptible fear in his eyes. He was afraid that his years of planning would be ruined in an instant.

Seeing this, Chen Jue also stepped out and said, "Prince Jin, you have been in the court for many years, secretly cultivating power. From the six ministers to the security officials in the capital, even the confidential departments have your followers. Do you think these things can be concealed from the world?"

Chen Jue appeared calm on the surface, but his heart was also in turmoil. He knew that this was a critical moment and every word he said had to be powerful. He looked at the King of Jin, and his heart was filled with anger towards this ambitious man. At the same time, he was also nervous about whether he could completely overthrow him.

Prince Jin sneered, "Chen Jue, you are just a junior from the Duke's Mansion. What evidence do you have to make such irresponsible statements?"

He tried to use this contemptuous attitude to undermine Chen Jue's confidence, but he was very panicked inside, not knowing how much evidence Chen Jue had.

Chen Jue was not in a hurry and took out a stack of documents from his sleeve. "Prince Jin, this is the evidence we obtained after a long investigation. It records in detail the correspondence between your followers and their various actions to seek personal gain for you."

As he spoke, he handed the document to the eunuch beside him, who then presented it to the emperor. Chen Jue's hands trembled slightly. This stack of documents carried too much effort and hope, and was the key to their overthrow of the King of Jin. He watched the documents being presented and prayed silently in his heart, hoping that the emperor could see the true face of the King of Jin.

The emperor took the document and read it carefully, his face becoming more gloomy. The prince of Jin stared at the emperor, feeling uneasy. Various thoughts kept flashing through his mind, trying to find a solution.

The emperor asked, "Prince Jin, what's your explanation?" Prince Jin's forehead was covered with sweat, but he still insisted, "Father, this must have been forged by someone to frame me!"

His voice was trembling, and although he tried to remain calm, the fear in his heart was becoming increasingly difficult to conceal. He knew that once the evidence was identified, he would be finished.

At this time, Liao Feng, who had been silent, stood up and said, "Prince Jin, do you still remember the battle at the Taoist temple on the outskirts of the city? Your confidants went to snatch the so-called evidence, but we caught them all. Before they died, they revealed a lot of your secrets."

Liao Feng's words were like a sharp blade, stabbing straight at King Jin.

A trace of panic flashed across the eyes of the King of Jin, but he quickly calmed down, "Liao Feng, stop talking nonsense. How can you trust the words of those gangsters?"

He calculated quickly in his mind, trying to attribute all the unfavorable evidence to a conspiracy, but his eyes betrayed his uneasiness.

The prince spoke again, "Father, the King of Jin not only formed a clique in the court, but also colluded with the underworld forces. He funded the underworld sects and used them to collect intelligence and eliminate dissidents. If such behavior is not punished, our dynasty will be in chaos."

The prince spoke earnestly, his eyes full of worry about the fate of the dynasty. He looked at the King of Jin, with anger at his evil deeds and nervous anticipation for the outcome of this struggle.

The King of Jin's eyes widened with anger. "Prince, you are making up a false accusation! You are willing to make up these lies just to get rid of me."

His heart was on the verge of collapse, but he was still making a final struggle. He knew that once he confessed, he would lose everything, including his wealth, glory and power.

Chen Jue watched the King of Jin struggling to death, and a surge of anger surged in his heart, "King of Jin, you have committed many evil deeds, and you still don't repent. In order to expand your power, you suppressed loyal people, and many innocent people suffered because of you. Now that the evidence is conclusive, you still want to quibble?"

The anger in Chen Jue's heart burned even more fiercely. He thought of those people who were persecuted by King Jin. Those painful scenes flashed before his eyes, making him more determined to bring King Jin to justice.

The atmosphere in the court became increasingly tense, and the ministers held their breath and watched this fierce confrontation.

The emperor's face was as black as the bottom of a pot. He slapped the armrest of the dragon throne heavily, "Prince Jin, you disappoint me so much!"

The emperor's heart was filled with anger and grief. He had always placed high hopes on Prince Jin, but he never expected that he would do such a heinous thing.

The King of Jin knelt down with a plop, "Father, I am innocent! I have devoted my life to the court and have no intention of rebelling."

Prince Jin was in despair at this time. His eyes were full of fear and pleading. He tried to impress the emperor with family affection, but he also knew that there was little hope.

At this time, several ministers who had been standing in the Jin Wang camp wanted to speak for the Jin Wang, but were stopped by the emperor's sharp eyes, "If you dare to plead for him again, you will be punished together!"

The emperor's eyes revealed unquestionable majesty. He had made up his mind not to be swayed by anyone anymore.

The prince continued, "Father, the ambition of the King of Jin is obvious. If it is not dealt with in time, it will lead to disaster. I beg you to punish the King of Jin severely for the sake of the country."

The prince's tone was firm. He knew that this was the final critical moment and there could be no hesitation.

The emperor fell into deep thought. He knew that the power of the Prince of Jin was huge. If he handled it improperly, it might cause turmoil in the court. But the evidence before him was conclusive, and he could not be partial. He was very conflicted. On the one hand, he was in a family relationship, and on the other hand, he was in a national interest.

Chen Jue saw the emperor's hesitation, "Your Majesty, if we let Prince Jin go today, he will definitely become more aggressive in the future. The stability of our dynasty and the peace of the people will no longer exist."

Chen Jue was extremely anxious. He was afraid that the emperor would let the Prince of Jin go because of a change of heart, and all his previous efforts would be in vain. His eyes were full of earnestness, hoping that the emperor would make the right decision.

King Jin raised his head, a trace of despair and resentment flashed in his eyes. He knew that the situation was hopeless, but he was still unwilling to accept it. "Father, do you really want to listen to the slander of these villains?"

His heart was filled with resentment towards Chen Jue and the prince, and at the same time he felt extremely desperate about his own fate.

The emperor slowly stood up, his figure appearing extremely majestic in the court. "Prince Jin, I have always had high hopes for you, but I never thought you would make me so sad. I cannot ignore the country because of personal feelings. From today on, you will be demoted to a commoner, your property will be confiscated, and your accomplices will be severely punished!"

The emperor's voice echoed in the court, and every word sounded like a verdict on King Jin.

Prince Jin collapsed to the ground as if struck by lightning, "Father, no..."

His world collapsed at this moment. All his ambitions and conspiracies came to nothing. His eyes were filled with despair and helplessness.

Chen Jue and the prince looked at each other, and both saw a look of relief in each other's eyes. This long and difficult struggle finally ushered in the dawn of victory. Chen Jue's heart was full of mixed feelings, with both the joy of victory and the emotion of this cruel struggle. He felt a sense of relief, as if the huge stone that had been weighing on his heart for a long time had finally been removed.

The ministers in the court knelt down one after another, shouting: "Your Majesty is wise!"

Chen Jue looked at the King of Jin being dragged away by the guards, and his heart was filled with emotion. There were too many hardships and dangers along the way, but for justice, for the country and the people, everything was worth it. He thought of the people persecuted by the King of Jin, and the countless days and nights of planning and fighting, and his eyes were slightly moist.

He silently swore in his heart that he must protect the country and prevent the people from suffering such hardships again.

The prince walked up to Chen Jue and patted him on the shoulder. "Chen Jue, you have made an indelible contribution this time. Thanks to your and Liao Feng's efforts, Prince Jin's conspiracy was exposed." The prince's eyes were full of gratitude and relief.

Chen Jue quickly saluted, "Your Highness, this is my responsibility. If it weren't for your wise leadership, we wouldn't have been able to succeed."

Liao Feng also came over and said with a smile: "Yes, it was our joint efforts that brought down King Jin this time. However, the court will surely be much quieter in the future."

With the dethronement of the King of Jin, the court began a large-scale reorganization. The King of Jin's residence was surrounded by heavy siege, and soldiers were coming in and out, carrying confiscated property. The people gathered outside the residence, watching the end of the once arrogant King of Jin, and all applauded.

Chen Jue and Liao Feng walked out of the court, the sun shone on them, dispelling the previous haze. They knew that new challenges might come, but they were ready, and they would continue to move forward in order to protect the country and let the people live a stable life.

After returning to the Duke's Mansion, Chen Jue saw his sister Chen Jia waiting anxiously in the yard. Seeing Chen Jue return safely, Chen Jia hurried over to greet him, "Xiao Jue, how are you?"

Chen Jue smiled and hugged her sister, "Sister, we succeeded. The King of Jin was deposed as a commoner."

Chen Jia's eyes were filled with tears. "That's great, Xiaojue, you finally did it. I have been worried about you these days."

Chen Jue comforted her: "Sister, it's all over. We can live a peaceful life now."

In the following days, the situation in the court gradually stabilized. While dealing with the remnants of the King of Jin, the prince also began to reform the government and eliminate the accumulated problems. Chen Jue and Liao Feng continued to serve the court in their respective positions, and their names became legends among the people.