Chapter 861: Turmoil in the capital, Lin’s incense
Mei Changsu and Jamel Xiao walked out of the prison together. Jamel Xiao, who had been puzzled for a long time, finally couldn't help but speak first.
"Mr. Su, do you think Mr. Chen and Xia Jiang have known each other for a long time, or is there a grudge between the two of them?"
Mei Changsu asked in surprise: "Your Highness, why do you ask this?"
Jamel Xiao said: "When Mr. Chen was talking to Xia Jiang, Xia Jiang was fine, but suddenly he became very excited, and in the end he was speechless. Mr. Chen must have said something to him, otherwise Xia Jiang would not
So excited, Xia Jiang couldn't speak in the end, it must have been Mr. Chen who did it, right?"
Mei Changsu didn't expect to deceive Jamel Xiao about such a simple matter.
"Your Highness, you are right. Brother Yu does have a grudge against Xia Jiang. When he knew that His Highness wanted to deal with Xia Jiang, he even helped. Brother Yu helped a lot when he rescued Wei Zheng last time; so
This time Xia Jiang was about to be sentenced to death, so I thought of returning the favor to him and letting him see Xia Jiang one last time to settle the grudge between them."
"I see."
Jamel Xiao was not too surprised. People like Xia Jiang must have enemies. Zhou Chen was Xia Jiang's enemy, so his previous behavior was understandable.
"Mr. Chen is also a great talent. It's a pity that he has no intention of becoming an official in the court. Otherwise, he would definitely be able to achieve great things."
Before Zhou Chen saved the Empress Dowager, Emperor Liang wanted to recruit Zhou Chen, but unfortunately Zhou Chen rejected him.
Jamel Xiao did not think that his invitation would be more attractive to Zhou Chen than his father's invitation.
Mei Changsu smiled and said: "Brother Yu is different from me. He is used to being carefree, and what he yearns for most is freedom. However, Your Highness, there is no need to be impatient. Brother Yu was like this in the past, but that may not be the case in the future.
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Jamel Xiao became interested and asked curiously: "What do you mean by this?"
"Brother Yu has settled down in the capital and has a child, which means that he has the intention to settle in the capital. However, it is not easy to survive in this capital with many dignitaries. Therefore, brother Yu may also do it for the sake of his youngest son in the future.
Thinking of becoming an official."
"That makes sense."
Jamel Xiao agreed very much. He lived in the capital. Although he was a prince and of noble birth, his life was not good since he was disliked by Emperor Liang.
Even a prince like him is in embarrassment sometimes, let alone a person like Gong Ziyu.
Zhou Chen also left Tianlao in a happy mood. Xia Jiang died, not far from completing the main mission.
Xia Jiang's death caused a huge shock in the capital, even more shocking than Xie Yu's downfall.
Xie Yu fell, but at least he was not sentenced to death and was still alive.
But Xia Jiang was different. After being imprisoned for so long, he was finally sentenced to death so easily.
You must know that Xia Jiang's status is higher than that of a first-grade military prince. As the head of the Xuanjing Division, his power is actually higher than that of Xie Yu.
Such a person will die at will. Although no one dares to say anything on the surface, secretly, all forces are turbulent and uneasy.
The main reason is that in the past two years, the changes in Daliang's court have been astonishing. The six ministers have almost been replaced, the princes and princes have all been lost, and even the prince has been deposed.
How can this wave of strange changes not frighten people?
Even some bold people are discussing in private that it is because of His Majesty's advanced age that the chaos and instability in the court have occurred.
I didn't dare to say these things in private before, but now that the Xuanjing Division is about to collapse, I have less worries, so I dare to discuss these head-shattering topics in private.
Honor the Prince’s Mansion!
When King Yu heard the news that Xia Jiang was dead, he was stunned.
In recent times, he has suffered too many blows.
First of all, Mei Changsu's 'betrayal' caused him to lose his bright future and made him realize that he was just a clown and was being manipulated by others.
Although the prince fell, he did not rise, and was even suppressed by Jamel Xiao, who came from behind.
Not long ago, his subordinate Qin Banruo mysteriously disappeared, which dealt a heavy blow to his already limited power.
Although Qin Banruo is a woman, her red-sleeved tricks have helped him countless times. Even the secret agents under his command are far inferior to Qin Banrui.
Therefore, losing Qin Banrui is equivalent to losing his intelligence ability and directly breaking his arm.
Without Qin Banrui, he can only try his best to win over Xia Jiang. If Xia Jiang can become his man and get the power of Xuanjing Division, he can make up for his previous power.
But who would have known that before he could win over Xia Jiang, something happened to Xia Jiang. After being imprisoned for so long, he had already lost his patience.
Until now, when he heard the news that Xia Jiang was dead, the only hope left in his heart collapsed in an instant.
Now King Yu has lost the vitality of the past. Sometimes he doesn't even go to court, but spends the whole day drinking and getting drunk in the palace.
Emperor Liang actually still cared about King Yu, but after the letter from Princess Linglong, he completely gave up on King Yu.
Because he was not sure whether King Yu knew his life experience, so just in case, he would never give King Yu power again.
With Prince Yu gone, Prince Jing Xiao Jingyan naturally became the best choice for the crown prince. However, Emperor Liang did not give the final decree, and no one knew when Prince Jing would take the throne.
Dead of night!
Because she gave birth to twins, Gong Yu could not feed the two children by herself, so she specially found a wet nurse, which made Gong Yu much more relaxed.
Since giving birth to the child, Gong Yu has not been out of the house, not even out of the room a few times, so she looks paler than before.
"Sir, Aunt Jinyu came today and asked us if we would like to arrange a full moon banquet for Dabao and Xiaobao?" Gong Yu said to Zhou Chen.
Zhou Chen said: "Of course the full moon banquet will be arranged, but just invite a few people we are familiar with. There is no need to hold a big banquet. The capital city is not very stable recently."
Gong Yu said meekly: "Well, I will listen to the young master."
Zhou Chen gently stroked Gong Yu's hair and frowned slightly. He was thinking about one thing. He was silent for a long time, and finally he spoke.
"Gong Yu, there is something I want to discuss with you and hear your opinion."
Gong Yu raised his head: "What's the matter?"
Zhou Chen did not say it directly, but said: "You should know my relationship with Xiao Shu."
Gong Yu nodded and said: "Well, I know that the young master and the sect master are close friends who grew up together. They are brothers who depend on each other for life and death. They are not relatives, but more like relatives."
"Yes, not only that, in the battle of Meiling, if it hadn't been for Xiao Shu, I might have died several times, so for me, he was my savior."
Recalling the dangers and moments of death he experienced when he first traveled to this world, he still feels terrified.
If it weren't for Lin Shu at that time, he would definitely have died on the battlefield. Although he later saved Lin Shu, he was able to succeed because of Lin Shu, so although he never said it with his mouth, he always remembered it in his heart.
A kindness.
"I promised Xiaoshu to be the adoptive father of our child before, but after giving birth to Dabao and Xiaobao, I reconsidered it again. What do you think about us adopting Xiaobao to Xiaoshu?"
Gong Yu's expression suddenly changed and he sat up straight.
"Adopt the little treasure to the sect leader?"
Seeing Gong Yu's expression change, Zhou Chen said softly: "I know you are the mother of the child, and you must be uncomfortable saying this, but don't refuse in a hurry, let me analyze it for you."
Gong Yu was very unhappy, but Zhou Chen was her god and her head, so she suppressed her emotions and nodded.
Zhou Chen continued: "I know about Xiao Shu's physical condition. I'm afraid he won't be around for long. With his current body, it's impossible for him to get married again, and it's impossible for him to have any more offspring, but I know he feels regretful in his heart;
He is the only one left in the Lin family, but he cannot pass on the incense of the Lin family. I know very well the pain in his heart."
In this era, especially for nobles like Lin, the inheritance of incense is very important. Even people who are indifferent to fame and fortune will attach importance to family inheritance.
"I want to help him fulfill this wish. You don't have to worry about Xiaobao leaving you. Even if you adopt Xiaobao to Xiaoshu, he will not take the child away. He will only continue to leave it to us to raise, because he knows his own
The situation, the child is so young, he can’t take care of it well.”
"Adopt Xiaobao to Xiaoshu. Although he will not be able to have my last name in the future, he is still our biological son; and if he divorces in the future, I will probably resume his status as Marquis of Wu Cheng. As the eldest son, Dabao will definitely inherit in the future.
Xiaobao cannot compete with Dabao for the title of Marquis of Wucheng."
The primogeniture system, even in the 21st century, is still the inheritance method commonly used by most families, let alone in ancient feudal society.
"But if Xiaobao is adopted by Xiaoshu, he can inherit everything of the Lin family. With the character of Prince Jing Xiao Jingyan, he will definitely treat Xiaoshu and the Lin family well. It will be very easy for him to become a marquis and worship the duke in the future, not to mention the
Jiangzuo League, Li Gang and Zhen Ping are on the same team, so if Xiaobao is adopted by the Lin family, he will be even more glorious in the future."
After hearing this, Gong Yu admitted that what Zhou Chen said was correct, but...
"But if Xiaobao is adopted to the sect master, he will no longer be our son in name."
In this era, names are indeed very important. There is no difference between adopted children and biological children, and their inheritance rights are the same.
Zhou Chen sighed: "The child will definitely grow up by our side in the future. If you think about it, even if he doesn't take over, he won't always be with us when he grows up. When the child grows up, he will have his own choices."
"Of course, these are all my own thoughts. Gong Yu, you are my woman and Xiaobao's dearest mother. I respect your decision. If you are willing, I will tell Xiaoshu and then do it at the child's full moon banquet."
Come on, announce this and complete the adoption; if you are not willing, then forget it."
Gong Yu didn't know what to say for a moment.
Zhou Chen said softly: "There are still a few days until the full moon, please think about it again."
"Um."
Gong Yu finally responded, but his expression became very complicated, and he was obviously struggling in his heart.
"Son, we should tell mother about this, right?"
"Let you think about it first."
Gong Yu didn't think about it for long. The next day, she told Zhou Chen the answer.
"Sir, I have decided to adopt Xiaobao to the sect master as you said, but can you not let Xiaobao leave us?"
Seeing Gong Yu's nervous and sad expression, Zhou Chen sighed slightly.
"Didn't I tell you last night that even if we are adopted, Xiaobao will grow up beside us. I know Xiaoshu, not to mention his body, ugh."
"I know you are reluctant to let go, but this is indeed a good choice for Xiaobao's future."
Once Red Flame is defeated and Jamel Xiao comes to power, Xiaobao will inherit the Lin family and will be destined to live a glorious life. Both Jamel Xiao and his descendants will treat the Lin family well, not to mention that there will be a future Changlin King Xiao Tingsheng.
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Gong Yu said softly: "Both Dabao and Xiaobao are our children. Young Master, you are right. We can't give it to Xiaobao, but the sect master can. I hope Xiaobao will be better in the future."
Parents love their children and have far-reaching plans.
This sentence couldn't be more appropriate to describe Gong Yu at this time.
"Are you going to talk to mother?"
"Well, my mother will agree. She has a very good relationship with Xiao Shu's mother. They are as close as sisters. My father and Lin Shuai are also comrades-in-arms and brothers."
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For this matter, Zhou Chen went to Su Mansion specially.
He arrived just in time as Mei Changsu was entertaining guests. The guests were none other than acquaintances.
"Brother Nie, Sister Dong, Brother Meng, you are all here."
Mei Changsu smiled and said: "What a good day it is today. You guys made an agreement and came together."
Meng Zhi laughed and said: "I just took a break today and had nothing to do, so I came to your place to hang out. As for Xia Dong, I think she just came to see Brother Nie."
Xia Dong glared at Meng Zhi, and then said: "I'm not as busy as you. I have nothing to do now and can go wherever I want."
After Xia Jiang died, the Xuanjing Department was not abolished, but it was not restarted, so she, the camera commander, really had nothing to do now.
"Xiaochen, what about you, you're not at home to take care of your children, why did you come here?"
Zhou Chen said: "I came to see Xiao Shu to discuss a very important matter."
Xia Dong joked: "It's a very important matter, do we need to avoid it?"
Zhou Chen said: "That's not necessary. Anyway, even if you are not here, you will know it soon."
Seeing that Zhou Chen didn't care, Mei Changsu asked: "What's important?"
Zhou Chen organized his words and said, "Do you still remember what I told you before? Do you want my child to recognize you as the adoptive father?"
Mei Changsu smiled and said: "Of course I remember, but the child is still young now, so there is no need to say this."
Zhou Chen shook his head: "I have changed my mind now. As for the relationship between you and me, needless to say, I have an idea. I am going to adopt Xiaobao to you. What do you think?"
As soon as these words came out, the expressions of everyone in the room changed drastically, and only the sound of burning coals was left.
Mei Changsu's expression was even more stunned, and he looked at Zhou Chen blankly. Even though he was extremely intelligent, he was really completely stunned at this time.
Instead, Meng Zhi said in a rough voice: "Xiao Chen, what did you just say? Are you going to adopt your youngest son to Xiao Shu? Did I hear you correctly?"
"Yes, you heard me right, I have this idea, but it still depends on whether Xiao Shutong agrees."
Whoosh!
Everyone's eyes fell on Mei Changsu, and Meng Zhi shouted excitedly: "Xiao Shu!"
Meng Zhi's cry woke Mei Changsu up. He swallowed and still looked at Zhou Chen with incredible eyes. He felt that his throat was dry.
"Xiaochen, do you know what you are talking about?"
Zhou Chen smiled and said: "I knew you would react this way. Of course I know what I am talking about. We have known each other for so many years and have lived and died together so many times. You should be able to understand what I am thinking. Just tell me."
, are you willing? As for the rest, you don’t need to have any scruples.”
"I……"
Mei Changsu opened his mouth, but found that he couldn't say no at all. Of course he was willing, but...
Meng Zhi immediately advised: "Xiao Shu, I think it's okay. You are not Mei Changsu. Your name is Lin Shu. You are a descendant of the Lin family. If you have a son, the Lin family can be passed on."
Xia Dong also advised: "Xiao Shu, Commander Meng is right. I think you should consider it carefully."
Mei Changsu's expression kept changing, but he still didn't give his answer.
