The paranoid prince is crazy, but I have been quietly reborn

Kyoto Prince's Mansion.

A luxurious carriage was parked outside the gate of the mansion.

The guards outside the mansion immediately stepped forward to lift the sedan chair curtain, and then Chu Wen and Chu Lian in the carriage got down together, and they entered the Prince's Mansion together.

"Gu Yi, hand-picked the troops, and the troops seconded by the Bing Ma Si are fully equipped. After an hour, let everyone gather outside the gate of the mansion, and set off for Zizhou with the main hall."

Chu Wen called the guard Gu Yi to explain in a cold voice.

Chu Lian watched Gu Yi lead away with an unclear smile, and turned to Chu Wen.

"Second brother is planning to go to Zizhou in person?"

Chu Wen nodded slightly.

"Father ordered a thorough investigation of this case, and this hall should do its best."

"Fifth brother, please come inside, you and my brother can have a few drinks before we leave."

After a while, the table of the Eight Immortals in the main hall of the Prince's Mansion was already filled with all kinds of delicacies and fine wines. Chu Wen invited Chu Lian to sit down, and after he raised his hand to screen away the crowd, only the two brothers remained in the huge main hall.

Chu Wen stood up and poured wine for Chu Lian himself.

Although Chu Lian was astonished, he did not refuse.

The two drank the first cup together with their own thoughts.

Chu Lian had had enough of this rough mood like Ling Chi's execution, put down his wine glass and said bluntly.

"Second brother may wish to speak directly if you have something to say. Fifth younger brother has always followed second elder brother's lead. If second elder brother has something to do, fifth younger brother should do his best."

The meaning in the words is obvious, he has always been loyal to Chu Wen, he will only obey him no matter what, if he really has other thoughts, he has to think about whether it is worth losing such a heartfelt person!

Immediately afterwards, Chu Wen only filled himself with wine, and after drinking it in one gulp, a trace of unbearable expression appeared on his face, and he slightly lowered his head and said every word.

"Even if we don't talk about the matter of Zizhou, the fifth brother should understand what happened in the memorial at noon and early morning. Father gave ten days for this hall to thoroughly investigate the handover."

At this point, Chu Wen stopped and raised his eyes to stare at Chu Lian.

"Fifth brother, tell me what to do about this matter?"

Chu Lian gradually tightened his grip on the wine glass.

Someone reminded him yesterday that Chu Wen would let him act as a shield for the Zizhou incident.

At first Chu Lian didn't believe it, but after thinking about it, after meeting that day in Zuixianlou, Chu Lian sent several invitations to Chu Wen, all of which were rejected by him on the pretext of being busy.

The mother and concubine of the harem also sent a letter. Empress Lu said that she was sick and could not leave the Kunning Palace, and had not seen Ling Guifei for several days.

There are various signs that Empress Lu and the prince have begun to gradually alienate Concubine Ling and him.

"Fifth brother is just a courtier, such a thing has never been considered, let second brother make up his own mind."

Chu Lian didn't want to become hostile to Chu Wen. He had the last hope for Chu Wen. Even if Chu Wen could change his mind at this moment, Chu Lian would gladly accept and continue to be loyal to him.

Unexpectedly, Chu Wen let out a chuckle while pouring the wine.

"Second brother is really envious of fifth brother. A courtier can do his job well. It's too difficult to be a prince!"

Chu Lian didn't speak, and after a faint smile, he lowered his eyes and began to drink by himself.

"Second brother hopes that fifth brother can stand up and take over the matter of Zizhou on his own."

Chu Wen's cold voice sounded from the opposite side.

Chu Lian felt a chill in his heart, and the last trace of expectation was shattered, but the sadness in his heart had not dissipated, and Chu Wen said another sentence that made him feel extremely chilled.

"If the fifth brother can come forward, the imperial concubine and the future power and wealth of the fifth brother's family in the harem will be protected by the palace and the mother."

At this moment, Chu Lian had no sadness in his heart, only disbelief, raised his eyes and smiled lightly.

"Second brother is worthy of being a crown prince. He is really thoughtful, but fifth brother wants to ask one more question. If I don't act as a scapegoat, will the mother, concubine and grandfather's family lose their lives?"

Chu Wen let out a long sigh, and drank the wine in the glass in one gulp, speaking coolly and authentically.

"Fifth brother is more thoughtful than second brother!"

Chu Lian gave up completely, and shook his head slightly with a wry smile on his face.

After half an hour.

Chu Wen watched Chu Lian leave the Prince's Mansion with a relaxed expression.

He was not sure that he was wrong. Although Chu Lian did not accept the matter of making him a scapegoat, when it came to the safety of Concubine Ling and his grandfather's family, he finally had to grit his teeth and agree.

In fact, Chu Wen also thought about letting other people take the blame, it was just a matter of time, but he didn't want to cause side effects, so he could feel at ease by ending this matter as soon as possible.

Gu Yi stood beside Chu Wen, looked at his master with his hands behind his back, and asked respectfully.

"Prince, are the people in the mansion going to Lian Wang's mansion today?"

Chu Wen paused for a while, then slowly raised his hand and said in a cold voice.

"No, ten days is still early, and the investigation should be done slowly. Those who are going to Lian Wang's mansion can just wait in the mansion and listen to the order of the palace."

Ancient nod should be.

Chu Wen thought to himself, the emperor gave him ten days to find out what happened in Zizhou, and he always had to put on a show.

The memorial made it very clear that some of the workers who lost their lives in Zixiangshan belonged to Jingdu people, so his people not only went to Zizhou, but also searched in the city of Jingdu.

The incident happened in Zizhou, so it was inevitable to go to Zizhou, and Chu Wen naturally had to go to Zizhou together to show his dedication.

Those who stay in the capital just pretend to be interrogated and searched every time in the capital city, and the last group of people only need to listen to his orders and enter the Lian Wangfu to search before the deadline, and they can be convicted of this matter!

"Are the men and horses ready?"

Chu Wen turned around and asked.

The ancient face showed a look of embarrassment, and there was a trace of worry in his heart.

"Does the prince really want to go to Zizhou in person? There will be a two-day delay on the way back and forth, in case you miss the time"

Chu Wen suddenly raised his hand, frowned and said coldly.

"The emperor entrusts this matter to this hall alone. If you don't even go to Zizhou, how can you prove that this case was discovered by this hall?"

"Okay, needless to say, the main hall will be able to return to Kyoto within ten days."

Gu Yi took the order, turned around and appointed guards.

Half a quarter of an hour later, Chu Wen, who had changed into a dark black outfit, got on his horse, and led the guards and an army transferred from the Bing Ma Si to set off from Kyoto to Zizhou in a mighty manner.

A secret place above the Kyoto city tower.

Chu Lian and Chu Nan hid in a corner of the dark place, and they stared at Chu Wen and his party who were gradually going away with unpredictable expressions.

"Fourth brother came back to the capital for the first time, and he really has supernatural powers. He even knows everything about Zixiang Mountain clearly, even surpassing this king."

Chu Lian clenched his fists behind his back, his tone full of desolation.

The person who reminded Chu Lian was the Fourth Highness Chu Nan in front of him.

Yesterday Chu Nan went to Prince Lian's Mansion late at night, and mentioned the matter of Zizhou while drinking tea, Chu Nan actually said that Chu Wen would let him do this as a scapegoat.

Unexpectedly, things came so quickly. The incident broke out in Zizhou at noon today, and Chu Wen threatened him in the prince's mansion at noon.

Until now, Chu Lian has not fully accepted that the trusted and sincere Prince Chu Wen will let him be a sinner for private gold mining in Zizhou.

Chu Lian's tone was cold, but Chu Nan didn't respond, but silently watched the direction where Chu Wen was going.

"The secret of the fourth brother, I don't know what else the king doesn't know! Or is there any purpose for the fourth brother to remind the king?"

Although Chu Lian sincerely loves the prince, he has to make plans for himself now.

Chu Nan still had that calm face, his tone was quiet and joyless.

"Fifth brother is worrying too much. When I first returned to the capital, my fifth brother welcomed me outside the city. I accidentally learned about Zizhou. The reminder last night was just a little effort and has no purpose."

Chu Lian stepped forward and stood beside Chu Nan, staring at him with probing eyes.

Chu Nan felt Chu Lian's eyes, and suddenly chuckled.

"Instead of guessing what my purpose is, fifth brother should think about how to resolve this level."

Resolve this level! ?

Knowing that Chu Wen wanted to use him as a scapegoat, Chu Lian would naturally have a way to save himself if he wanted to survive, but how would he protect the lives of his mother, concubine and other family members in this way.

Seeing that Chu Wen's team had disappeared in the small road outside the city, Chu Lian walked to a bright place.

"There's no need to resolve it, it's just a death, it's worth it if you can change your family safely!"