Seeing that the time was right, Chu Wuming threw out an olive branch. Hearing Chu Wuming's words, Zhao Feng, who was originally ashen-faced, looked strangely at Chu Wuming, who was sitting on the main seat.
Chu Wuming's words were very obvious. As long as Zhao Feng surrendered, Zhao Tuo would naturally be fine.
Zhao Feng looked at Chu Wuming in a daze. It was only at this moment that Zhao Feng finally realized the crux of the matter.
At first, Zhao Feng was too worried about Zhao Tuo's safety, so he didn't think too much about it. Now that he thought about it carefully, the entire matter was full of suspicious points. Furthermore, from the beginning to the end, Xiao Chen seemed to have been prepared. Otherwise, how could he have captured Zhao Tuo so easily? Also, how did Xiao Chen know about Imperial Consort Qu's letter?
To be honest, Xiao Chen's plan wasn't very smart, so even a general like Zhao Feng could easily see through it. However, this was where Xiao Chen's plan was smart. Even if Zhao Feng saw through it, so what? He didn't have any other choice.
He guessed that this entire matter was probably planned by Xiao Chen and Chu Wuming. They purposely lured Zhao Tuo, and their ultimate goal was to subdue Zhao Feng.
Zhao Feng looked at Chu Wuming in disbelief. Although he guarded Hulao Pass all year round, Zhao Feng had heard a little about the battle for the position of Crown Prince. He didn't expect the Third Prince, Chu Wuming, to be so ambitious.
Zhao Feng didn't believe that Chu Wuming was purely trying to recruit him. Chu Wuming's ultimate goal was obviously the 300,000 soldiers of the Mountain Suppressing Army. In other words, Chu Wuming wanted to recruit him to take control of the Mountain Suppressing Army.
The other princes were still fighting to the death in the Imperial Capital. They only had the position of Crown Prince in their eyes, but Chu Wuming was already thinking about taking control of the army. In comparison, Chu Wuming's ambition ….
Of course, Zhao Feng didn't know that all of this was planned by Xiao Chen. As for Chu Wuming, he was just following orders.
Chu Wuming didn't rush Zhao Feng and waited patiently. After a while, Zhao Feng took a deep breath and finally spoke.
Zhao Feng slowly stood up and once again respectfully knelt down toward Chu Wuming and shouted. "Zhao and all the soldiers of the Mountain Suppressing Army are willing to die for the Third Prince.
Just as Xiao Chen had thought, even if Zhao Feng had guessed everything in the end, what was done could not be undone. Zhao Feng had no choice but to rely on Chu Wuming.
Hearing Zhao Feng's words, Chu Wuming faintly smiled. He quickly walked up to Zhao Feng and personally helped him up, a smile on his face.
"General Zhao is too polite. We'll be on the same side from now on, hahaha."
Hearing Chu Wuming's words, Zhao Feng helplessly smiled bitterly. This was something that could not be helped. Otherwise, why would Zhao Feng rely on Chu Wuming? One had to know that if Chu Mu found out that Zhao Feng, who possessed a large number of troops, had secretly sided with Chu Wuming, he would undoubtedly die.
After successfully subduing Zhao Feng, Zhao Tuo was soon released and personally sent the two brothers out of the courtyard. Before they left, Chu Wuming said faintly. "General Zhao, I would like to go to the barracks tomorrow to take a look."
Hearing Chu Wuming's words, Zhao Feng paused for a moment, but he soon nodded his head respectfully and replied, "This general obeys."
If it was before, Zhao Feng would definitely not agree to Chu Wuming going to the barracks. But now, Zhao Feng had no choice. The reason why Chu Wuming wanted to go to the barracks was because he wanted to see Zhao Feng's attitude.
Nodding his head in satisfaction, Chu Wuming sent Zhao Feng and his brother off with his eyes.
On the way back to the Mountain Protecting General's Palace, the two brothers sat facing each other in the garden. Zhao Tuo looked at his big brother and said with surprise. "Brother, you really sided with the Third Prince? If His Majesty knows about this, you … "
From Zhao Feng's mouth, Zhao Tuo already knew that he had sided with Chu Wuming. Facing his brother's surprise, Zhao Feng said helplessly.
"Do you think I want to? Who would have thought? No one would have thought that the seemingly weak Third Prince would have such methods. His ambition has reached such a level that he has already begun to plot to seize the Emperor's military power."
Zhao Feng didn't have a choice in today's matter. If he didn't side with the Third Prince, he would die. As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Feng looked at Zhao Tuo and said with determination.
"Forget it. Remember, from today onwards, you and I are both the Third Prince's people. We can't be disrespectful to His Majesty anymore."
As expected of someone who could become the general of an army. After the initial gloominess and helplessness, Zhao Feng quickly made up his mind.
Since what was done couldn't be undone, Zhao Feng didn't have a second path to take. He could only wholeheartedly support the Third Prince. This way, when the Third Prince gained power in the future, Zhao Feng might be able to reach the heavens in one step.
Zhao Feng made up his mind. At the same time, far away in the Imperial Capital, Sikong Ming and Imperial Concubine Qu were sitting together in a private room in a normal restaurant.
This morning, Sikong Ming asked the Seventh Prince to invite Imperial Concubine Qu out of the palace. Imperial Concubine Qu didn't refuse the Seventh Prince's invitation because she didn't have the right to refuse. This was because the Seventh Prince said to her, "Hulao Pass, Zhenshan City, General Zhao Tuo's assassination failed."
Because of this sentence, Imperial Concubine Qu couldn't refuse the Seventh Prince's request. Helplessly, Imperial Concubine Qu could only leave the palace and come to this restaurant at the agreed time.
Looking at Sikong Ming, Imperial Concubine Qu's eyes were full of coldness. However, Sikong Ming acted as if he didn't see it and said with a faint smile on his face. "This old man is Sikong Ming, the manager of the Heavenly Stellar Residence. Young Master Xiao Chen sent me to greet Imperial Concubine Qu."
Sikong Ming reported his identity. Hearing this, Imperial Concubine Qu's face sank. She was already full of anger. Now that she heard that Sikong Ming was Xiao Chen's man, she couldn't control herself anymore. Her face sank as she said, "Xiao Chen, what does he want? My son has already died in his hands. Does he not want to let me go? "
Knowing that the matter between her and Zhao Tuo had been exposed, Imperial Concubine Qu naturally felt that Xiao Chen wanted to deal with her. Facing Imperial Concubine Qu's angry shout, Sikong Ming continued to speak with a smile.
"Imperial Concubine Qu has misunderstood. Young Master knows that Imperial Concubine Qu has always been brooding over the matter of the Fifth Prince. However, has Imperial Concubine Qu thought that if the Fifth Prince hadn't sullied Young Master's sister first, Young Master wouldn't have tried to kill the Fifth Prince."
"The matter has already passed. Moreover, Young Master doesn't plan to pursue the matter this time. However, Young Master asked this old man to pass on a message to Imperial Concubine Qu. It's better for Imperial Concubine Qu to let go of the past hatred. Of course, if Imperial Concubine Qu can't let go, then if the matter of Imperial Concubine Qu attempting to kill the Grand Imperial Nephew spreads to the imperial capital, I think Imperial Concubine Qu should know the consequences. That's all I have to say. I hope Imperial Concubine Qu is a reasonable person. This old man will take his leave now."
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