Although Zhang Qingjiu's words were deliberately kept low, they seemed to be particularly loud in this already silent and depressing dusk.
So much so that the people on their side heard it and pretended as if nothing had happened;
The people at the Duke's Mansion opposite heard this and had no choice but to look away and pretend that nothing happened.
Duke Zhenguo's lowered eyes instantly darkened a bit, he clenched his fingers and took a deep breath.
Chu Lan took in all this, and there was a faint coldness on his handsome face.
When he was about to speak, the people around him had already taken a step ahead of him.
A clear female voice rang in everyone's ears, "Your Majesty, not only His Royal Highness, but also me!"
This voice was full of joy and laughter, like an old friend who couldn't wait to meet the Duke of Zhen after a long separation.
As soon as these words came out, everyone could no longer ignore it, even the Duke of Zhen Guo couldn't pretend even if he wanted to.
Chu Lan raised his eyebrows and looked at the figure standing in front of him. A hint of helplessness flashed in his eyes, but in the end he smiled and took a step forward, "Mr. Zhen Guo, I and Lord Xiao Zhang have returned from Yongzhou.
Came here to visit.”
This was said in a fist-fighting manner. Even though he knew that he was specifically protecting Zhang Qingjiu, despite the scheming of the Duke of Zhen, who wanted to kill Zhang Qingjiu, he had no choice but to accept it with a smile.
Chu Lan has always been aloof and would not go to the Three Treasures Hall for anything.
Since he was able to come, he must have found clues.
And this time he also brought with him a mysterious Zhang Qingjiu...
But now that he has arrived in Qianzhou, all he has to do is leave no trace, that is, he will not be aware of it. Even if His Majesty investigates him in due course, what will he do if there is no evidence?
And this chapter of Qingjiu... in the final analysis is just a mortal body. Is it possible that he can't be killed?
Thinking of this, Duke Zhen had something to worry about. He smiled slightly and said, "Thank you, Prince, for remembering me."
As he said that, he turned to the people around him and said, "What are you still waiting for? Why don't you quickly invite His Highness to the palace?"
Seeing the group of people who were already in a hurry jumping up and down, Chu Lan stood there but smiled and said nothing. When the people in the mansion announced that they were ready and respectfully invited His Highness the Crown Prince, Chu Lan raised his head again.
His eyes scanned the plaque hanging in the center of the Zhenguo Palace.
At this moment, the sun is setting in the west, and the original glow of the sky has been covered with a layer of fish-belly green, gradually revealing a bit of desolation.
"Accumulated kindness and loyalty." Chu Lan muttered lightly.
Duke Zhenguo seemed to be stunned for a moment, and it took him a while to come back to his senses. He followed Chu Lan's gaze, and there was a hint of pride in his eyes, "This is the plaque given to the Xie family by Emperor Shengzu."
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Chu Lan nodded, "A house that accumulates good deeds must have a surplus; a loyal person must have a humerus."
This was the truth. Zhenguo Zheng was about to smile and nod, but he didn't want to hear an inappropriate voice again, "If you are afraid of having a surplus but don't want to accumulate good deeds, you will die sooner or later; if your humerus is thick and you don't want to exert force, sooner or later you will have to go out of your way."
Seeing Duke Zhen Guo's face suddenly turn livid, Zhang Qingjiu raised the corners of his lips, met his gaze without fear, and blinked.
"Lord Xiao Zhang, what do you mean?" Duke Zhen Guo narrowed his eyes slightly.
"I'm speaking in human language, right?" Zhang Qingjiu frowned, with a bit of confusion on his face.
As soon as this sentence came out, the people around her who were originally frightened by what she just said suddenly widened their eyes.
Does this sentence mean that Duke Zhen Guo cannot understand human language? To go a bit deeper...doesn't it mean that Duke Zhen Guo is not a human being?
Sensing the strange looks from everyone around him, Duke Zhen couldn't bear it anymore. If he didn't care about her in Shangjing City, it would be a sign of disrespect for Chu Wei.
now……
With a cold smile, Duke Zhen's eyes also turned cold, "Sir Xiao Zhang, what you said is really arrogant. Who gave you the courage to insult His Majesty the Holy Ancestor's benevolent gift?"
Zhang Qingjiu was still smiling, and even took a step forward, saying in a confused and helpless tone: "Are you worthy of His Majesty the Holy Ancestor's benevolent gift? For a treacherous minister and traitor like you, I
You just scold me, do you still need courage from others? I'm here today just to take your life!"
As soon as these words came out, his face was completely broken.
Duke Zhen Guo no longer concealed the murderous intent in his eyes. He made a gesture with his fingers behind his back, a mocking smile appeared on his lips, and he looked at Chu Lan, "His Royal Highness, do you think so too?"
"His Royal Highness is so kind, why would he miss you so much?" Zhang Qingjiu glanced at Chu Lan and sighed, "Even if you sent a killer to kill him, he didn't even intend to argue with you."
This pityful tone made Duke Zhen Guo's blood surge instantly, and he blurted out: "Who said you were going to kill him?"
Zhang Qingjiu raised his eyebrows and smiled: "Oh? It seems like he killed me?"
As soon as these words came out, the Duke of Zheng felt as if he had been struck by lightning.
He is... falling into a trap.
However, now that the matter has come to this, what if it is exposed?
"A witch like you will bring disaster to the country sooner or later if you stay in this world. Killing you is an inevitable choice! Even if His Majesty blames you, I have nothing to fear." The Duke of Zhen snorted coldly, looking righteous and awe-inspiring.
Zhang Qingjiu didn't pay much attention to Duke Zhen's nonsense. She had fought with this old man so many times, how could he have the upper hand? Just as she was about to continue fighting, someone around her grabbed her wrist.
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Chu Lan stepped forward, barely able to block Duke Zhen's intimidating gaze. His eyes were as cold as ice, "What if I want to protect her?"
Duke Zhen Guo glanced at Chu Lan's hand, raised his head and sighed, with a look of sorrow on his face, "It seems that His Highness the Crown Prince was also deceived by this witch. In this case, the old minister can only bear the charge of this treason and serve me.
Dahui Qingjun has sided with you!"
"You are really getting thicker and thicker." Zhang Qingjiu sneered disdainfully, "Isn't it possible that Duke Zhen Guo has lost his face over the years? Are you the only one who is still a big emblem and a Qingjun? You don't mind listening to the Xie family's children and grandchildren.
Are you embarrassed? Or should you say that the Xie family’s children and grandchildren have been trained well by you since they were young and have already developed such good skills? For example... Chu Kuo? "
"You!" Duke Zhen Guo was so angry that his beard stood up at Zhang Qingjiu's blow. He was about to wave his hand when he suddenly thought of something and said with a look of enlightenment: "I have received it.
The news is that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will depart from Yongzhou and return to the capital tonight. I asked you why you are so bold and arrogant. It turns out you are a fake!"
After saying that, he turned around and shouted towards the palace: "Here comes someone! Anyone dares to pretend to be the prince, take them all down! Deal with them on the spot!"
All of a sudden, crowds of people poured out of the house.
Zhang Qingjiu looked at the crowd surrounding them, raised the corners of his mouth, turned his head and blinked at Chu Lan, "Look, I said he would use this reason, right?"
Chu Lan turned to look at Zhang Qingjiu, who was looking proud of his youth, with a flash of endearment in his eyes, "Yeah."