The Emperor Equals
"Seems like in order to get to the bottom of this matter, the most important thing is to figure out the identity of the princess of Chu. In fact, I even suspect that this princess of Chu might be a fake." Ye Fei analyzed in a low voice.
"What? Fake? That's impossible. If she's fake, how can she enter and leave the Imperial Palace freely?" Chu Ling was puzzled. She had seen how strict the Imperial Palace's security was.
Ye Fei's expression was grave. "It's not only the princess who can enter and leave the Imperial Palace. Chu Ling, you didn't hear what Wuyue said earlier. The one guarding the Imperial Palace now isn't Emperor Chu, but King Chu! Think about it. If Emperor Chu were to die, who would obtain the greatest benefits? "
"It should be King Chu. Since he can control the Imperial Palace, he should have great authority … Could it be that Ye Fei suspects that King Chu sent someone to pretend to be the princess and frame Wuyue?"
Chu Ling wasn't stupid. She just lacked experience. Now that she was reminded by Ye Fei, Chu Ling quickly came to a realization. Ye Fei nodded slightly and looked at Wuyue. "Brother Wuyue should be clearer about this point than me! I think Wuyue has long suspected it, right? "
Otherwise, Wuyue wouldn't have such a cold tone when he mentioned King Chu.
Wuyue didn't deny it. Instead, he smiled bitterly and nodded. "As expected, I can't hide anything from you. Fortunately, I treat you as a brother. If I were to treat you as an enemy … Right, I think someone might be able to help me prove my innocence."
"Who?"
Chu Ling asked nervously. This was the first time she had experienced such a deceitful struggle for imperial power. Ye Fei was already used to it. He shook his head helplessly. Wuyue said with an excited tone, "This person is the sworn brother of the current Emperor Chu. He suddenly rose to prominence a few decades ago. In the Chu Kingdom, he's a legend. It's said that half of the Chu Kingdom was conquered by him. Therefore, he was conferred the title of King Equal to Emperor Chu!"
"King Equal to Emperor Chu?"
Ye Fei was also surprised. This was practically an existence that was on par with Emperor Chu. However, why didn't such a person take action when Emperor Chu was in danger? Why did he allow Wuyue to be framed? Even the treasured medicine that was used to extend Emperor Chu's life was seized by King Chu?
However, the appearance of this Emperor Equal caused Ye Fei and Chu Ling to see hope in proving Wuyue's innocence. After all, with the friendship between the Emperor Equal and the Chu Emperor, as long as he opened his mouth to prove that the Chu Princess who framed Wuyue was a fake, then Wuyue would immediately be absolved of his crimes.
Chu Ling couldn't wait any longer. She grabbed Wu Yue's neck and asked, "Hurry up and tell me, where is the Emperor Equal to the Emperor now?"
It could be seen that Chu Ling showed a rare excitement towards this kind of palace intrigue. Ye Fei was sweating when he saw this. Wu Yue said with a pained expression, "In the east, there is a prince's mansion. We will know if we go there and ask."
Chu Ling instantly abandoned Wu Yue and rushed towards the east like a gust of wind. Only Ye Fei and Wu Yue were left looking at each other. Wu Yue was even more puzzled. "Why do I feel that Chu Ling is even more anxious than me, the victim? Brother Ye, do you think Chu Ling has taken a fancy to me?"
"Eh."
Ye Fei's face was filled with black lines. He couldn't be bothered to answer this question and rushed towards the east. However, halfway there, Chu Ling ran back angrily. "Good, Wu Yue, you actually dared to lie to me. There is not a single person in the Emperor Equal's mansion. Fortunately, I caught a guard of the Chu Emperor's mansion and interrogated him. Only then did I know that the Emperor Equal to the Emperor was suspected of treason and the entire mansion was sealed."
Wu Yue immediately screamed. "If the Emperor Equal to the Emperor is dead, then who can prove my innocence?"
"Shut up, who said he is dead? That guard of the Chu Emperor's mansion said that the army of the Emperor Equal and the army of the Imperial City are confronting each other in the forest east of the Imperial City."
Chu Ling rolled her eyes at Wu Yue. Her face was filled with a rare excitement. Suddenly, she rushed out of the Imperial City. Seeing this, Ye Fei was completely speechless. However, in order to prove Wu Yue's innocence, he hurriedly followed.
Unlike the peace and tranquility within the Imperial City, the outskirts to the east of the Imperial City was practically an expanse of ruins, and it was obvious that there were signs of war there. It was obvious that the Emperor Equal to the Emperor had indeed mobilized his troops when Emperor Chu was seriously ill, and he seemed to have even attacked the Imperial City. But he didn't succeed, and he was instead besieged in the mountainous forest to the east of the Imperial City.
"Could it be that the Emperor Equal to the Emperor really rebelled?" Wu Yue was secretly worried. If the Emperor Equal to the Emperor rebelled, then how could he prove his innocence?
Ye Fei's heart was heavy. He felt that the power struggle in Chu Country was unexpectedly complicated. Only Chu Ling was getting more and more excited. The outside world was completely different from when she was cultivating in the Rising Dragon Sect. It was full of surprises and excitement.
This made Ye Fei secretly worried. If he led Chu Ling astray like this, would the Ancient Emperor Zhang Lang beat him to death?
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Whoosh! Just as Ye Fei was thinking about this problem, in the dark night, in the forest far away, dozens of arrows suddenly shot out. It gave Ye Fei and Wu Yue a fright. Chu Ling was even more stunned. However, the little light dragon beside her reacted quickly. It waved its claws and shattered all the arrows. Just as the little light dragon was about to charge into the forest, an anxious shout came from the forest. "Everyone, stop! These are the disciples of the Rising Dragon Sect. Do not harm them!"
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Whoosh! A group of armored soldiers coldly walked out from the dark forest. The one in the lead was an early Divine Monarch middle-aged general. He was wearing cold iron armor and his body was filled with the aura of a battlefield.
Obviously, these were warriors who had survived hundreds of battles. Even when facing Ye Fei and the other two Divine Monarchs, these armored soldiers didn't show any fear. Instead, they looked at them with vigilance.
"You are the subordinates of the Emperor Equal to the Emperor. Did he rebel?" Wu Yue had been in the Chu Country for the longest time. With a glance, he could tell that these armored soldiers were from the Chu Country's border.
Wuyue was anxious to prove his innocence, thus he asked this question. But, his words enraged all of the soldiers present. All of them revealed a great deal of anger. That early Divine Lord general exuded a thick killing intent. "Shut up! The reason we let you go is because we respect the Dragon Ascending Sect's reputation. If you dare to insult my Lord, we will die to defend our honor!"
"General, give the order. This is our Chu Country's internal affairs. What right does the Imperial Sky and Rising Dragon Sect have to interfere?!" said an impulsive warrior angrily.
It could be seen that the Emperor Equal to the Emperor had a very high prestige in the army.
Ye Fei couldn't help nodding slightly. He hurriedly walked out and pulled Wu Yue back. "Everyone, please forgive this brother of mine. We didn't come here to participate in the Chu Country's war. We just want to see the Emperor Equal to the Emperor and ask him some questions."
"Impudent! His Highness is not someone you can see just because you want to!"
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