[Hanwu] Attack and retreat

Liu Che suddenly became angry and tried to become a good prince. Although Chen Xu felt uncomfortable at first, after talking with Gillian, he suddenly realized that the discomfort was because he regarded Liu Che as his family, and he immediately felt relieved. Some.

But... He couldn't let the other party notice that he treated Liu Yezhu as his family.After all, he is the emperor, and when he becomes the emperor and consolidates the political power, he should obediently keep his tail between his legs and keep a low profile. Even if he is a real brother, Liu Che will not watch his power grow.

Chen Xu silently reflected on the so-called "family affection" he had developed towards Liu Che in his heart. Here, Liu Che became more and more busy because he took over what the prince was supposed to do, and the two of them were not as close as they used to be.

The happiest thing is my elder brother. After Liu Che didn't come to Princess Guantao's mansion very often, he hung on to Chen Xu every day to eat, drink, and play crazy. No one bickered with him. He was so happy that he couldn't help himself.

However, this happiness did not last for a long time. King Liang was in poor health. Empress Dowager Dou left the palace to see it several times in person, but she still didn’t get better. Liang Wang was weak and refused Liang Wang on the grounds that he was not suitable for bumpy roads.King Liang felt that the emperor treated him worse than before, and Qi Qiran was afraid and regretful in his heart, and finally the news of his death came in June of the following year.

Empress Dowager Dou was heartbroken when she learned about it, and she passed away crying.

After all, he was his brother, and the emperor's eyes were red.

Liu Che is now 15 years old, and according to the historical trend, he will ascend the throne in one year.The King of Liang should have passed away when Liu Che was eleven or two years old. Because he had been cut from power before, Chen Xu originally didn't want to touch him again.If Empress Dowager Dou hadn't annoyed him, King Liang might still be able to live a good life in the fief.

Empress Dowager Dou didn't think that King Liang was murdered because of herself. She only thought that the death of King Liang must be caused by the emperor behind him.

The emperor not only had to worry about state affairs, but also grieved about the death of King Liang, and also faced the trap-filled words of Empress Dowager Dou. He was exhausted every day, and soon fell ill in bed.

When Chen Xu and Chen Wu visited the palace, the emperor had already shunned the ministers, and only Liu Che was kneeling in front of him.The emperor glanced at Chen Xu and Chen Wu, waved his hand, and made Chen Wu retreat.

Chen Xu knelt behind Liu Che to greet the emperor.

"En." The emperor leaned on the edge of the bed and looked at Liu Che. "Chen Xu."

"exist."

"Do you know why I keep you?"

"...I don't know." Hearing Emperor Han Jing's voice, he felt that he was very bad. Chen Xu didn't dare to act presumptuously in front of him, so he lowered his head respectfully and replied: "Chen Xu is dull."

"You are the smartest." Emperor Han Jing smiled lightly. "In your generation, you are the one who sees the most clearly."

Chen Xu didn't answer, but Liu Che glanced at him out of the corner of his eye.

Emperor Han Jing said: "There are so many people who are similar in age, only you and Che'er are the closest." Liu Che moved, but before he moved, Emperor Han Jing said again: "Brotherhood is the only way, right?"

Sure enough, it was because of King Liang's matter that chilled Emperor Han Jing so much?Chen Xu secretly sighed in his heart, thinking that if he couldn't answer well, Liu Che's life would be explained before he ascended the throne, right?After thinking about it, he still said, "The prince is not a brother to Chen Xu."

Liu Che moved again.

Chen Xu said: "Is this the so-called relationship between a monarch and his ministers?"

Are you really a man to speak so boldly?

"The relationship between the monarch and the ministers..." The emperor said lightly: "Where is the relationship between the monarch and the ministers?"

"Chen Xu admires the prince's character, determination, willingness to obey the prince's orders, and overcome difficulties for the prince. This is the relationship between the prince and his ministers." Chen Xu said: "Even if the prince has not yet ascended the throne, Chen Xu is willing to follow."

"Even if Che'er is not the emperor?" Emperor Han Jing smiled softly again, and said, "So what about me?"

"The emperor is the emperor." Chen Xu said: "This will never change."

Emperor Han Jing snorted, and suddenly said: "Chen Xu, what you said is really bold."

"Chen Xu dare not."

"Do you know that with just a few words of yours, I can kill you?"

This conversation is really familiar, it seems to have appeared in many historical TV dramas, Chen Xu secretly complained in his heart, Liu Che shook his body, and said, "What's wrong with Chen Xu?"

Just to praise you to help him get ahead?Emperor Han Jing glanced at Liu Che out of the corner of his eye—didn't you see that your father was trying his loyalty for you?

Liu Che stared straight at Emperor Han Jing. "It was Emperor Father who asked him, but Chen Xu just answered truthfully."

"Are you so sure that I will let you succeed?"

"The emperor has a real dragon emperor to sit on the throne." Liu Che has already answered this kind of question casually, and made it up: "But Chen Xu followed me, not because I am the emperor."

Emperor Han Jing looked at Chen Xu: "Is that so?"

Chen Xu lowered his head: "What the prince said is very true."

"Okay, keep these words in your mind." Emperor Han Jing said: "No matter what happens in the future, don't forget what you said today."

Liu Che and Chen Xu retreated from Weiyang Palace, and Chen Wu was called into the house by the emperor.

Chen Xu originally wanted to go home by himself, but Liu Che suddenly grabbed Chen Xu and asked, "Chen Xu, did you really say that you don't consider me a brother?"

Chen Xu: "..." Naturally, he would not say that he regarded Liu Che as a younger brother. After a moment of silence, he still said: "My love for the prince is far less simple than brotherly love."

"Isn't the brotherhood between Emperor Guanfu and King Liang not complicated enough?"

Liu Che retorted, which surprised Chen Xu a little. He secretly sighed that he was going to be the emperor, and he turned his head much faster than before. The emperor is like this?"

"Of course not."

"I can't explain this feeling clearly." Chen Xu said, "But the prince can rest assured, Chen Xu will never betray you, nor will he covet anything from the prince." His purpose is to let Liu Che sit on the throne and keep Chen Ajiao If you don't want to be a queen, you will save the lives of Wei Qing and Huo Qubing, as well as Princess Guantao's mansion.Although it sounds difficult to do, but he has already gone halfway on this road.

Liu Che frowned slightly.

"The prince can spend more time with the emperor if he has time." Thinking of Emperor Han Jing's abdication soon, Chen Xu still couldn't help but speak. "I believe that the more the emperor talks, the more the prince will understand what is the relationship between you and me."

Liu Che frowned slightly.

"Chen Xu is leaving."

Liu Che looked at the back of Chen Xu leaving, and touched his chest.

"Strange." Liu Che said to himself: "If it is said that Chen Xu is so loyal to me, I should be happy. Why do I feel a little disappointed?"