Dealing with the Crown Prince and the Third Prince was completely different from the previous battles.
Previously, he only needed to destroy the enemy.
But this time, he couldn't.
To destroy the Crown Prince and the Third Prince, he had to establish the Fifth Prince first.
Establishing the Fifth Prince was fundamental.
Otherwise, if Shen Lang were to charge and break through enemy lines and fight against the Crown Prince and the Third Prince alone?
That wouldn't work.
Whether it was the Qiang Kingdom or Su Nan, Shen Lang had made contributions.
The one who benefited the most was the Monarch.
It was precisely because the Monarch valued him more and more that Shen Lang became more and more arrogant in the State of Yue.
Anyway, as long as he didn't go against the Monarch's interests or step on his bottom line, he would be fine.
But the Crown Prince and the Third Prince were not only the Monarch's sons, but also the possible heirs of the State of Yue.
If they were destroyed, the State of Yue and the Monarch Ning Yuanxian would suffer the greatest loss.
Of course, Shen Lang didn't care too much about the State of Yue's interests.
But at least he was Ning Yuanxian's son-in-law. Although Ning Yuanxian and Shen Lang didn't acknowledge it.
Therefore, the most important thing in this battle was to support the Fifth Prince, Ning Zheng.
The first step was to normalize his status.
Ning Zheng's current status was completely abnormal. He was the Monarch's son, but he didn't have any titles or servants. He was married to a merchant's daughter.
Not only that, every time there was a celebration in the palace, Ning Zheng would be absent.
It wasn't that he didn't want to go, but the Monarch wouldn't let him.
He stuttered and was seen as an inauspicious person. The Monarch despised him and felt that he was a disgrace.
Therefore, to normalize his status, he had to be conferred a title.
Normally, the Monarch's son would be conferred a title.
For Ning Zheng, conferring a title was fine too. At least he could open a mansion and have a force of his own.
After conferring a title and opening a mansion, the second step would be to build a force of his own.
Then there was the third step. Leading Ning Zheng's team to shock everyone, continuously creating miracles, continuously establishing meritorious deeds, and letting the whole world know how powerful Ning Zheng was? This made Ning Yuanxian, the Monarch, look at him in a new light and change his perception of him.
The fourth step was to eliminate the Crown Prince and the Third Prince and replace Ning Zheng as the new Crown Prince.
After this quest was completed!
Shenlang could be considered to have no enmity with the world.
He could retire and return to the Marquis Xuanwu Mansion to live a luxurious life.
He would build an advanced ship and take Mulan around the world. Then, he would sleep every day and give birth to the baby.
However, this mission was as difficult as ascending to the heavens.
Why was it so difficult to ascend to the heavens again?
The first time, Xuanwu City completely got rid of the crisis of the new policy, it was as difficult as ascending to heaven. The second time, it was also as difficult as ascending to heaven to destroy the Su family.
Still?
It was true.
He wanted to eliminate the Crown Prince and the Third Prince, and at the same time make the Fifth Prince Ning Zheng the Crown Prince.
Ning Zheng became the Crown Prince? How was this possible?
But once it was successful, the sense of accomplishment would be much stronger.
The key was that it could really be done once and for all, and there would be no enmity in the world!
… …
The 2,000 troops of the Tianyue Commander-In-Chief's Office still surrounded the Fifth Prince's mansion, and no one was allowed to enter or leave.
After Shenlang returned home, Bing'er calmed down and fell asleep.
Jin Mucong wasn't at home.
He went to the Zongzheng Temple to see Ning Yu, the Grand Chancellor.
Jin Mucong knew that he was very weak and couldn't save the Fifth Prince Ning Zheng at all.
But he couldn't give up just because he couldn't do it.
So, for the past three days, he had been spending time in the Zongzheng Temple.
Shenlang checked the fetus for Xiao Bing. It was still very healthy, but because of the mother's panic, the fetus was also a little affected.
Bing'er was pregnant with a girl.
Most of the time, she was very quiet, but sometimes she was very lively and would punch and kick her mother's belly.
Shen Lang gently pacified the baby in her belly through her belly.
After sleeping for more than ten hours, Bing'er woke up.
She went to wash up first.
Then, she burrowed into Shenlang's arms again.
"Son-in-law, after we rescue the Fifth Prince, let's go home, okay? I don't like the capital at all. "
Shenlang didn't like it, either.
He had wanted to send Bing'er back to Xuanwu City, but her belly was too big now, and it wasn't good to travel.
He might as well wait for the baby to be born, and when it was almost one year old, he would send it back to the family in Xuanwu City.
The baby was too small, and it wasn't suitable for long distance travel.
"I wonder how Keke and Xixi are doing? The Great Grace Court is a very scary place, "Bing'er said uneasily.
Shenlang said, "Bing'er, don't worry. Once we rescue the Fifth Prince Ning Zheng, we will immediately bring the two little girls home."
… …
Inside the Zongzheng Temple!
Jin Mucong stood motionless in the courtyard.
But the Grand Elder Ning Yu didn't want to see him at all.
Jin Mucong's status was too low, and he wasn't in Ning Yu's eyes at all.
Although he was the Crown Prince of the Xuanwu Marquis's Mansion, everyone knew that the Kim family's representative in the capital was Shenlang.
Jin Mucong was really a lowly person, and no one would pay attention to a word he said.
But he just stood here like this.
At night, he was too tired, so he sat on the ground and slept, and then someone brought him a blanket.
The next morning, he stood here again, blocking the Grand Chancellor Ning Yu.
This stubborn character was very similar to Jin Zhuo.
Finally, one day, the Grand Chancellor Ning Yu said, "Jin Mucong, go back, your words don't count. Wait for Shenlang to come."
Following that, Great Justice Ning Yu continued, "However, even if Shen Lang came, it would be useless. He wouldn't be able to save Ning Zheng. Killing three officials of the imperial court, two officials of the imperial court, and a junior minister of the Supreme Court in front of everyone was simply sensational. The news had already spread throughout the eastern countries, and all the foreign envoys expressed their shock. I can't believe that there is such a cruel person in the royal family of the State of Yue. "
This matter was true.
The news that Ning Zheng killed several court officials in his home had indeed caused an uproar in the capital.
It was really shocking.
So was the consequence serious?
Extremely serious.
In the Manchurian Dynasty, the eldest son of the Daoguang Emperor, Yi Wei, and his teacher said that if I become the emperor, the first person I will kill is you. In the end, the Daoguang Emperor kicked his family jewels, and he died instantly.
This eldest son of the emperor, who was almost the Crown Prince, Yi Wei, just said such disrespectful words to his teacher, and he was kicked to death by the emperor.
But you say it was not serious?
When the Han Jing Emperor, Liu Qi, was still the Crown Prince, because of a dispute over chess, he used a chessboard to smash the Wu Crown Prince, Liu Xian, to death.
And the result?
Nothing happened. His position as the Crown Prince was not affected at all.
Of course, this matter later became the fuse for the Wu King, Liu Gu's rebellion.
So in the eyes of many.
Shen Lang publicly killed General You Ji, Wang Dong, which was a heinous crime.
The Fifth Prince, Ning Zheng, publicly killed five officials of the Supreme Court, which was also a matter that shook the entire country.
It looked as if the sky had been pierced.
But in the eyes of Shen Lang, this was not a big deal.
… … …
Inside the Crown Prince's Residence.
Ning Yi had already lost the statue of Jin Mulan, but he always had something in his hand.
At this moment, he was playing with a jade ornament.
The Sixth Prince, Ning Jing, looked at the Crown Prince with incomparable flattery.
The Su Clan was exterminated, and Su Fei's soul was completely scattered. Every day, she closed the palace gates, and did not see anyone, waiting for the Monarch to return. She did not even see her own son, Ning Jing.
And Ning Jing came to the Crown Prince's Residence every day to curry favor.
The Su Clan was exterminated, but he, Ning Jing, would not die.
But it was impossible for him to return to his previous position, so he hurried to curry favor with the Crown Prince.
Zhuo Zhaoyan said, "His Majesty has already gone south. He will return in four days."
Ning Jing said, "Shen Lang has really gone mad. He actually publicly killed a general of the imperial court at the Xuanwu Gate and attacked the city guards. If this isn't rebellion, what is? It's not easy to make a great contribution and let him forget himself. He's just a little son-in-law. Don't think that just because he slept with Ning Yan once makes him a son-in-law of the Ning clan. He's not worthy. "
The person who hated Shen Lang the most was definitely the Sixth Prince, Ning Jing.
How transcendent had his position been?
With the Su Clan behind him, he had enjoyed endless glory and wealth. Both the Crown Prince and the Third Prince had come to rope him in.
But now, he had almost nothing.
Zhuo Zhaoyan said, "There is a kind of false strength, a fox exploiting the tiger's might. Shen Lang is like that. Now, he should be able to see the truth of his weakness. "
Ning Jing said, "But it's too late. Only death awaits those who offend Brother Crown Prince. Brother Crown Prince, why don't you have Commander Zhang lead the army to break into Ning Zheng's house and capture Shen Lang? "
Crown Prince Ning Yi didn't reply. He was still playing with the jade in his hand.
Zhuo Zhaoyan said, "Don't worry, Your Highness. His Majesty is the clearest about what he likes and dislikes. Although Shen Lang has performed meritorious deeds, killing a military officer of the imperial court in front of the capital and breaking into the gates is a complete rebellion. It's a slap to His Majesty's face. It will make people think of Su Nan."
Back then, Su Nan had openly killed his way out of the Vermilion Bird Gate and completely ripped off the mask of the State of Yue's might.
Now that Shen Lang had led the army to break into the Xuanwu Gate, it did seem similar to Su Nan's situation.
Ning Jing said, "Royal Father is a person who cares about his face. Whoever dares to embarrass him will die without a doubt, even if they have performed meritorious deeds. Shen Lang is dead for sure this time."
Ning Jing's words were actually a bit of a criticism of his father for being harsh and ungrateful.
The crown prince still didn't speak.
Ning Jing said fawningly, "Miss Zhuo is truly brilliant. Ning Zheng is killing people, and Shen Lang is killing people. Both of them can't be saved. Misfortune never comes alone for Shen Lang."
The crown prince finally put down the jade in his hand and looked at Zhuo Zhaoyan. "Twice now."
Zhuo Zhaoyan trembled and immediately knelt down.
The crown prince often spoke in such a way, baffling and incomprehensible.
Only those who understood him the best would know what he was talking about.
This was the second time he'd said that he was happy to suffer.
The first time he'd been sent to kill Xu Qianqian, he'd been happy to suffer, but he hadn't acted.
This time, he'd been sent to assassinate Jin Zhuo, but he still hadn't acted.
Not only had he not acted, but he'd even vanished without a trace. That was why Wu had misjudged and lost the battle of Raging Tide.
The consequences were dire.
The Yinyuan Society's losses were shocking.
"Your Highness, he's still useful. I hope you can give him a few more chances. There are people stronger than him in the world, but they're hard to order around. Talent is hard to come by."
Zhuo Zhaoyan begged.
Crown Prince Ning Yi said, "Let him come out, then capture him and punish him!"
Zhuo Zhaoyan's body trembled at these words.
"Your Royal Highness, please give him another chance. It's really impossible to find another lackey with such high martial arts skills."
The crown prince didn't say anything else.
Usually, he wouldn't go back on his words.
Bitter Joy's martial arts were high, and he was useful at times.
But he had too much personality.
He even had to differentiate between good and evil?
That was too laughable.
People could have personalities, but dogs couldn't.
It was understandable if he disobeyed the first time.
But if he didn't listen a second time, he'd be beaten to death.
"Yes!"
Zhuo Zhaoyan said, "I'll have him meet me as soon as possible and take him down!"
… …
Princess Ning Yan was still under house arrest in a small courtyard in the Clan Temple.
After Eldest Princess Ning Jie returned to the capital, she immediately handed Zheng Tuo over to Yan E of the Blackwater Platform and retreated to the Serene Hut.
What happened in Ning Zheng's residence? She knew.
She also knew what happened to Shen Lang at Xuanwu's gates.
But he still pretended not to know.
He didn't come out at all.
One of her trusted eunuchs had mentioned it once.
This might be a good chance to ease her relationship with Young Master Shen Lang.
But Princess Ning Jie said, "Why should I ease my relationship with him?"
This matter was related to the Crown Prince and the Third Prince, Ning Qi. She would never interfere.
… …
The entire capital was holding its breath, waiting for the Monarch's arrival.
Too many things had happened recently.
The State of Yue encountered a fatal crisis, followed by Shen Lang and Zhang Chong's efforts to turn the tide.
The Monarch Ning Yuanxian had once again put on a shocking adventure, allowing Bian Xiao to slaughter the State of Wu into a river of blood.
In less than two months, several battles had erupted around the State of Yue.
Moreover, the State of Yue had won all of them.
Because of the failure of the border hunting and Su Nan's killing in and out of the capital, Ning Yuanxian's reputation had suffered great damage, almost falling to the bottom of the valley.
However, in just two months, everything was reversed.
The Monarch Ning Yuanxian's reputation had reached its peak.
Especially after the Wuyue Covenant was signed, it shocked the entire Eastern world.
Ning Yuanxian was already very domineering before. After such a great success, he would definitely be more arbitrary and have power over life and death.
All the officials should pray for their own luck.
At this time, they should quietly wait for the Monarch to return to the capital, and then everyone would celebrate this great victory together.
They didn't expect that someone would stir up a storm.
First of all, Ning Zheng had gone crazy, publicly killing five officials of the imperial court in his home.
Second, Shen Lang had killed a military officer of the imperial court at the gate of Xuanwu, which was tantamount to treason.
At this time, the army of the Tianyue Commander-In-Chief was still surrounding Shen Lang.
As soon as the Monarch gave the order, they would immediately rush in and arrest Shen Lang, either throwing him into the Supreme Court Prison or Blackwater Prison.
Shen Lang's move was completely equivalent to slapping the Monarch in the face.
His Majesty would never let him go easily.
Moreover, the Monarch had planned to show off his power in the Northern Palace.
As soon as the Chu envoy arrived, he immediately saw that King Wu had been subdued by King Yue and was very obedient.
What a blow to the Chu Kingdom!
How exhilarating was this for Ning Yuanxian?
The vain Ning Yuanxian had been looking forward to it for a long time.
But now, it was ruined.
Everyone was sure that the Monarch Ning Yuanxian was furious at this time.
Once he returned to the capital, he would definitely be like a thunderstorm with terrifying power.
Therefore, all the officials in the capital shrank their necks and held their breath, waiting for the Monarch to show his power.
They were waiting for Shen Lang and Ning Zheng to be unlucky.
They were waiting for many people to be beheaded!
… …
Inside the Prime Minister's residence.
Tiannan Province Governor Zhu Jung said, "Father, His Majesty is only a hundred miles away from the capital. It is faster than expected. It can be seen that he is in a hurry and is very angry."
Prime Minister Zhu Hongzhu was writing at the Secretariat.
This was a true calligraphy master.
Zhu Jung said, "What about the Crown Prince?"
Prime Minister Zhu Hongzhu said, "Let him be."
Zhu Jung said, "Everyone in Daynight County must be quarantined before entering the capital. This decree was issued by the Secretariat after all."
Zhu Hongzhu said, "It was not issued by me."
The status of this Prime Minister was truly extraordinary.
There were a total of four Prime Ministers in the Secretariat, and he was definitely ranked first. He was the absolute pillar of support for Ning Yuanxian among the civil officials.
But in his eyes, the Secretariat was the Secretariat, and he was Zhu Hongzhu.
It was not very relevant.
Zhu Jung said, "But the decree issued by the Secretariat, everyone will instinctively feel that it has something to do with you."
Zhu Hongzhu said, "It doesn't matter, as long as His Majesty knows that it has nothing to do with me."
This Prime Minister was old, and most of the time he did not attend the court.
Only at the most critical moment, he would appear in the court, like a stabilizing force.
"Since he is a Bodhisattva, it is inevitable that he will be used. It is not a problem." Zhu Hongzhu said, "There are many things that we should not get involved in. Our Zhu clan supports the Crown Prince, but at this moment, we do not need to show up at all."
Zhu Jung said, "What about Shen Lang?"
Zhu Hongzhu said, "Those who walk different paths cannot make plans together."
… …
The Monarch returned faster than anyone expected.
He appeared in the north of the capital a day earlier.
Immediately, the Crown Prince led the officials to welcome the Monarch's triumphant return with the grandest ceremony.
To celebrate this great victory.
The Monarch did not even go directly to the palace, but to the newly built temple to pay respects to the Saint.
Then he went to the ancestral altar to comfort the ancestors.
Finally, when he entered the palace, it was already nightfall.
He first went to see Concubine Bian, and excitedly stuck to her belly, listening to the heartbeat of the fetus.
After staying with Concubine Bian for an hour!
Zhang Zhao of the Tianyue Admiral entered the palace!
"Reporting to Your Majesty, five days ago, Shen Lang led the army back to the capital. According to the decree of the Minister of State and the Privy Council, anyone who returns from the White Night County must first be quarantined, and after a physical examination, the quarantine can be lifted. However, Shen Lang thought highly of himself and trampled on the Minister's decree. He publicly beheaded General Wang Dong of the Military Governor's Office, as well as 83 City Guards. "
"Such behavior is appalling. And these people came from the White Night County, I was afraid that they would have smallpox, so I sent two thousand troops to surround Shen Lang's residence, and no one is allowed to enter or leave. "
"Now how should we deal with Shen Lang, Your Majesty, please decide!"
Zhang Zhao of the Tianyue Admiral was also considered a member of the Monarch, but his position was biased towards the Crown Prince.
This was also permitted by the Monarch.
After all, Third Prince Ning Qi, the military governor of Tianyue City, controlled almost all the military power around Tianyue City.
It was only natural that the Crown Prince would be in charge of the city guards.
Moreover, the royal army was the most elite and they were completely loyal to Ning Yuanxian.
Therefore, the situation was still balanced.
After hearing Admiral Zhang Zhao's words, the Monarch flew into a rage. "Shen Lang is audacious, audacious!"
"What is he doing in front of Xuanwu? Is it his front door? "
"How dare you trespass and kill a general of our imperial court?"
"Does he think that he can do whatever he wants just because he made some contributions in Western Heaven Province?"
"Presumptuous, presumptuous! “
"Li Sun, bring some men to the Ning government and bring me Shen Lang."
Eunuch Li Sun replied, "Yes!"
Then, he personally led dozens of warriors to Ning Zheng's residence to "capture" Shen Lang.
… …
An hour later!
Shen Lang appeared in front of the Monarch, Ning Yuanxian.
Shen Lang bowed. "Greetings, Your Majesty."
The monarch looked at Shen Lang for a long time, as if he wanted to see if he looked haggard and if he had lost some weight.
But there was none. He was still as dazzling as ever.
The Monarch was instantly displeased.
These past two months, I've worked my heart out and my soul is haggard. I feel like I've aged a few years.
You haven't changed at all?
How could this be?
The Monarch wanted to vent his anger.
But he decided against it.
There was no point in acting all the time.
"Bastard, can't you endure it?" The Monarch said helplessly. "Must you be so violent? You knew that someone would frame you when you entered the city, so why didn't you sneak in? You killed a military officer, isn't that a slap to my face? You barged into Xuanwu's gate like that. Where do you want the dignity of the country? "
Shen Lang was about to explain.
"Forget it, forget it. Your explanation is bullshit. You're just twisting words and forcing logic. You're not a good person at all."
The Monarch waved his hand impatiently.
"But this is a serious matter. I must punish you. How can you treat the dignity of the country as a joke?"
"But we'll talk about this later." Ning Yuanxian said, "You've made such a great contribution. You killed Su Nan and Zheng Tuo, and even saved the entire Daynight County by completely stopping the smallpox epidemic in Daynight County. What reward do you want? Tell me! "
Shen Lang said, "Can I tell you anything?"
"Wait!" The Monarch said, "You should shut up. I'll tell you."
Okay, okay. Tell me.
The Monarch said, "Dreamy Cloud Lake went to Yan Capital to talk to Prince Lian about Ning Yan's separation. I'll set a date for you to marry Ning Yan. How about that? "
Uh!
This time, Shen Lang didn't know what to say.
Because he couldn't hurt Ning Yan's heart.
But he definitely didn't want to leave the Kim clan, let alone Jin Mulan.
The Monarch said, "As for Jin Zhuo, I'll give him an order to set you free. From now on, you're no longer the son-in-law of the Kim family. As for you and Jin Mulan, I won't force you to separate. You can still have your relationship in secret. But on the surface, you can only have Ning Yan as your wife. "
On this point, the Monarch Ning Yuanxian had really done his best.
Not only did he betroth his daughter to you, but he also turned a blind eye to your relationship with Jin Mulan.
Shen Lang said timidly, "Your Majesty, I … I'm only willing to be the son-in-law of the Kim family. How about this, I'll be the son-in-law of the Kim family and the son-in-law of the Kim family? It might be a good thing to marry into two families at the same time. "
Ning Yuanxian almost couldn't believe his ears.
How could there be such a shameless person in this world?
Marry into the Kim family at the same time?
Only, only you can think of this!
Li Sun, who was standing by the side, was also completely stunned!
Wasn't he a lunatic?
In an instant, the Monarch was trembling with rage.
"Throw it out, throw it out, fork it out …"
Then, Master Lang was lifted by two warriors and thrown out of the room.
"Throw me in again, throw me in again …"
After a while.
Shen Lang was once again thrown in front of the Monarch.
Ning Yuanxian roared,
"Shen Lang, do you know what you just missed?"
"There won't be a chance in the future. There definitely won't be a chance."
"You don't know what's good for you, you've forever missed the chance to become my son-in-law."
"Bastard, bastard!"
The Monarch was so angry that he didn't know how to vent.
Is the son-in-law of Ning Yuanxian not as good as the son-in-law of the Kim family?
As a son-in-law, are you so happy about it?
In order to continue being the son-in-law of the Kim clan, you refused to be my son-in-law and refused to marry Ning Yan?
Bastard.
You took my kindness for granted.
I, Ning Yuanxian, have never been treated like this before.
If it weren't for my good temper, you would have been beaten to death.
Ning Yuanxian was so angry that he took a few deep breaths to calm down.
Ning Yuanxian sneered, "Shen, you've made a great contribution, and I can't refuse to reward you. Tell me, what do you want?"
This sentence of Shen was full of sarcasm.
Shen Lang asked, "Your Majesty, can I really say anything?"
Ning Yuanxian said, "If you want to say it, then say it. If not, then get out!"
Shen Lang said, "Your Majesty, please confer the title of Duke on His Highness Ning Zheng!"
… …
Note: The first update is here. Because of the delay on the way, this update is a bit late. I'm going to have some dinner and then write the second update! Please support me. Please vote for me.
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