The Blood Crown

After a month of trekking, a group of thirteen riders finally arrived in Yunnan.

It is located in a remote place. Most of the 24 counties in Kyushu are either remote villages or high mountains. The terrain is dangerous and the folk customs are very tough. There are also many large and small cottages and tribes hidden in the mountains, which have not been subdued by the imperial court so far. , They relied on their familiarity with the terrain to rob houses and make the local Han people miserable.

This place has been a barren and wild land since ancient times. Most of the officials assigned by the imperial court made mistakes and were dismissed. The King of Chu was assigned here, which shows that Emperor Zhaowu did not care about his father and son.

However, this is not without advantages, that is, it is easy to recruit soldiers, and the people's wisdom is not yet developed. As long as they are given food, they can be tricked into working hard for themselves.

Along the way, due to the long distance and the cold weather, they suffered a lot, and even met someone who robbed them once. Fortunately, Yuan Nanyu's strong martial arts enabled them to escape safely. lap.

Infested by bandits and barbarians all the year round, there were soldiers checking day and night in front of the city gate of Zhongqing. too conspicuous.

At the gate, the guard pushed back Yan Sikong who wanted to enter the city: "Where did you come from? I haven't seen it before."

"Visiting relatives from other places."

"Outside? Where?"

"Yanzhou."

"You don't have a Yanzhou accent." A guard next to her came over, "My mother-in-law is from Yanzhou, where did you come from? Search for me."

When several people come up, they will be searched.

Yuan Nanyu squinted his eyes and glanced at Yan Sikong. Yan Sikong motioned him not to move rashly, and quickly took out a bag of broken silver from his arms: "Mr. Jun, we are all Han Chinese, not barbarians. It's convenient Bar."

As soon as they saw the silver, their attitudes changed. The guard gave his colleague a wink, and the man left. After a while, he led a guard-looking man over. With a notebook.

The guard walked up to the two of them and looked them up and down: "What are you doing in Zhongqing, to be honest." He glanced at the money bag in Yan Sikong's hand from time to time.

Yan Sikong pulled him aside and whispered: "Brother, if you can do me a little favor..." He took out a heavy silver ingot from his pocket, "This one is for you alone."

The man's eyes were staring straight. It is rare to see such a generous master in this poor and poor place. He swallowed: "What do you want me to do?"

Yan Sikong glanced at the pad in his hand, stretched out his hand and tore off a sheet, and said, "Give this to the King of Chu, saying that someone is asking to see you."

The guard immediately understood that he was not an ordinary person in front of him, and said respectfully, "Then what do you want to write?"

"No, blank is enough."

"Uh, I'll do it for you, little one."

The two entered the city, found a tea break and sat down. After waiting for less than two sticks of incense, someone came to meet them and took them directly to Chu Palace.

Yan Sikong looked at this mansion, probably the most humble and shabby prince's mansion he had ever seen in his life, not even half the size of his Yan mansion, he couldn't help feeling a little bit emotional.I don't know how much money Chen Kui has accumulated over the years, but what he fought for was money.

There was a rush of footsteps in the distance, but when they approached, they deliberately slowed down and became reserved step by step. How clever Yan Sikong was, he immediately guessed that this was Chen Kui, the deposed prince back then, and now the King of Chu.

Soon, a figure appeared at the door, Yan Sikong first saw his black-patterned cloud sleeves and snow-white boa robe, and then he was stunned, he couldn't recognize the person in front of him for a moment.

Yan Sikong's impression of Chen Yu still stays in the young man who had just grown up four years ago. He is a bit shorter than himself, he is thin, and he is still childish. His eyes are bright and sharp, although he already has sharpness. The minions, but they are still too weak, like a tiger cub that has not yet grown up.

But this person is tall and strong, plump and handsome, his forehead is plump and smooth, his eyebrows slant into his temples, his eyes are dark and deep, and he can't see the bottom. His broad shoulders, narrow waist, and long legs were pinched out in one fell swoop, and a simple and elegant mutton jade hairpin combed his temples neatly. This is a natural lucky look, but it exudes a restrained royal air .

Chen Kui's facial features didn't change much, but for some reason, his temperament has turned upside down.

Chen Kui stood stiffly on the spot, looking at Yan Sikong, his lips trembled slightly, and his eyes were full of thoughts.

Yan Sikong turned around, brushed off his robe, knelt on the ground, knelt on the ground with his upper body, and said loudly: "I, Yan Sikong, have met His Royal Highness, His Highness is thousands of years old."

Yuan Nanyu also knelt down.

Chen Kui clenched his fists, took a step forward, and grabbed Yan Sikong's arm to help him up. Yan Sikong was surprised at how Chen Kui had such great strength, but the next moment, he was surrounded by Chen Kui. in his arms.

Yan Sikong was completely stunned.

Chen Kui hugged him tightly, unlike the previous hug, he was already half a head taller than Yan Sikong, able to hold Yan Sikong firmly in his arms, using his already man's chest.

In Yan Sikong's ear came Chen Kuang's soft murmur: "Sir, I miss you so much."

Yuan Nanyu looked at the two of them with a little surprise.

Yan Sikong hesitated for a moment, stroked Chen Kui's broad back, choked on purpose and said: "His Royal Highness has grown up, I really... I can see Your Highness again in this life, and I will have no regrets in death."

Only then did Chen Kui let go of Yan Sikong, his eyes were unwilling to move away from his face, and he just looked at him unscrupulously, his eyes were slightly moist, "I have been thinking about it day and night for the past four years to see you again, sir. "

"Is Your Highness well?"

"...what is good and what is not good, the common people think that it is very good to have no worries about food and clothing, but I don't hate this kind of comfort..." Chen Wei shook his head, "Sir... how are you?" he said When saying this, carefully observe Yan Sikong's expression.

Although Yunnan is located in a remote place, everyone who should know what is going on in various places, especially in Beijing, has already known.

Yan Sikong smiled wryly, avoided the seriousness and said lightly: "To see His Highness again, it's not good at all, but it's worth it."

"Sir, sit down quickly." Chen Kui let Yan Sikong into the chair, only to find that there was another kneeling on the ground, "He is your bodyguard? Get up."

Yuan Nanyu whispered: "Thank you, Your Highness."

Yuan Nanyu's disguise skills are superb, Chen Yu couldn't see his real appearance at all, and didn't pay much attention to him: "Go down, I want to have a private chat with my husband."

"This person is my bodyguard, very reliable." Yan Sikong explained.

Chen Wei waved his hand: "Go down."

Yuan Nanyu cupped his hands, glanced at Yan Sikong, and backed away.

Chen Kui personally poured tea for Yan Sikong: "Sir, why did you lose so much weight? Is it because of the exhaustion of the journey, or...overwhelmed with worry?"

Yan Sikong smiled wryly: "There are all of them. I worry about the country and the people, so I can't sleep peacefully every night."

"I've heard about everything you did in Beijing." Chen Yu said shamelessly, "At first, when the notoriety of Mr. Wang spread to Yunnan, I... also had doubts in my heart, but later, Mr. Xie Zhongren died and wiped out the eunuchs. , It’s really applauding, and I finally understand the determination and tenacity of Mr. Huo to endure humiliation for many years, Mr....don’t blame me.”

"How can I blame Your Highness, His Highness always remembers you in my heart, which has already moved me so much."

Chen Muyin looked at Yan Sikong: "Mr. sacrificed too much, but was misunderstood by the world. I really feel heartbroken."

"Others see me as a capricious, rudderless villain, and I don't care. What I want to do will not be shaken by gossip." Yan Sikong looked at Chen Kui steadfastly. , "If Your Highness understands me, that's enough."

"In the past four years, I have always kept in mind my master's teachings. Although I was 'assigned' to this remote and barren land, I dare not waste my time studying and practicing martial arts. I just wait for my opportunity." Chen Kui narrowed his eyes. Eyes, sharp eyes, "I believe what Mr. said, I am the most legitimate prince of Dasheng."

"That's right!" Yan Sikong emphasized, "In my heart, His Highness is always the crown prince, and he will rule the world in the future!"

Chen Kui clenched his fists: "After receiving the sir's secret letter, I have started recruiting troops and deploying them secretly. The sky is high here and the emperor is far away, and the officials and generals have already been bought by me. Now I just wait for the time to come. This time, sir, it is time to come." Come help me."

"Yes, I naturally want to help His Highness ascend to the throne, and I will do my best to help you ascend the throne."

Chen Kui said happily: "With the help of Mr. who is so experienced in the world, I will be able to get what I want."

"Only me is not enough." Yan Sikong said seriously, "Your Highness still needs the strength of one person."

"Who?" Chen Wei frowned, as if he already had a guess in his mind.

"The little wolf king seals the wilderness."

Chen Kui's face changed slightly, he stood up, turned his back to Yan Sikong, looked out of the window, remained silent for a while, and then said: "I heard before that Mr. was an envoy and said that it would be impossible to surrender the wilderness, but Maoren and Qianzhou were thrown away instead. I was still imprisoned by Feng Ye, so I had some doubts, sir's intelligence is unpredictable, how could it be deceived and used by Feng Ye, sure enough, sir and Feng Ye have long been in collusion."

"Your Highness, if you have me as a counselor and the soldiers and horses of Fengye, your highness will be able to accomplish great things."

Chen Kui turned around abruptly, stared straight at Yan Sikong, and said in a bad tone: "People in the world have different praises and criticisms for Mr., and there are many bad words, but I always believe in the Mr. I know, but there is only one thing, I think Listen to Mr. tell me personally, or... deny it personally."

Yan Sikong's chest heaved forcefully, he felt guilty for no reason, he said: "Please, Your Highness, I will tell you the truth."

"You and Fengye, are you in love?"

Yan Sikong looked at Chen Kui without blinking, his bright eyes flickered, as if thousands of thoughts were stuck in his throat, but his eyes had already told everything.

Chen Kui showed an angry face: "It's true!"

"Fengye and I... have no love." Yan Sikong said with difficulty, "Sometimes it's just a play on the spot."

"Why? Why!" Chen Kui became angry, and he was aggressive, "Sir, do you dare to say that you don't like him?"

Yan Sikong stood up and bowed deeply: "Your Highness, Feng Ye is very useful."

Chen Kui looked at Yan Sikong silently: "Mister, do you like men more than women?"

Yan Sikong sighed: "Your Highness, please don't ask any more questions. It's very embarrassing for the minister. Your Highness only needs to know that the minister and Feng Ye are the right-hand men of His Highness to return to the capital and force the palace. That's enough."

"I believe you, but I don't believe in Feng Ye." Chen Yu's tone became cold, "Mr. must be tired after a long journey, so take a good rest. I will reward you well at night."

After Chen Yu finished speaking, he walked away.

"Your Highness..." Yan Sikong frowned deeply.