In full view of the public, the Song envoy Ling Mo threatened the 100,000 Song troops on the west bank of the Chu River, elected the Prime Minister of Chu as the new king of Chu, and changed the name of the Lin family of Chu to Dongfang. Qianqiu Palace has been ordered to do so.

The former Prince Sheng's Mansion in Dongfang Yu was surrounded by soldiers. There were powerful enemies from the neighboring Song Dynasty outside, and the Prime Minister was wielding power inside. In the Zhaohuang Palace, no one dared to speak out, including the relatives of the king, the three princes and the nine ministers.

Dongfang Yu, who was holding the jade seal passed down from the Kingdom of Chu, sighed softly and thought to himself: "His Royal Highness died suddenly, and the real murderer is unknown. Even if everyone misunderstood that I, Dongfang Yu, sought glory behind my lord, and united with the Song Dynasty to plot the Chu Kingdom, but Chu

The country has suddenly been plunged into internal and external troubles, and it cannot be leaderless anymore. Dunji once said something very reasonable: I am not afraid of the opinions of the people in the world, I just want to be worthy of my heart and worthy of the world."

Ling Mo looked at Dongfang Yu quietly, wondering whether the man known as "the number one counselor in the Chu Kingdom" was a "loyal minister" or a "powerful minister."

Dongfang Yu's dark eyes looked directly at Ling Mo, calmly responding to the provocation of Prime Minister Song to use the power of the country. He seemed to see through Ling Mo's thoughts, and said in a cold tone: "Prime Minister Ling, I, Dongfang Yu, am neither

A powerful minister can no longer be a loyal minister. His Highness and I met each other as young men and became mutual mentors and friends. After many bloody storms, we trusted each other. Your Highness ascended the throne and made me Prime Minister. I originally wanted to dedicate myself to my life and never play for power and form cliques, but at this time His Highness passed away.

, A country cannot live without a king for a day. The world may scold me for treason and misunderstand me for usurping the throne, but the sky is wide open and there are no leaks. One day, I will definitely find out the real culprit, clear my name, and give an explanation to my young best friend."

Ling Mo smiled and said to Dongfang Yu: "Ling, the monarch of the Song Dynasty, congratulates the King of Chu on his enthronement. I hope that the two countries of Chu and Song will renew their century-old alliance, never give up, and prosper together."

Dongfang Yu turned around, looking past the people in front of the palace and looking directly at the dragon chair in the Qianqiu Palace on the nine jade steps. Amidst the curses of the six kings of Chu, he walked steadily.

In the center of the jade steps, the bones of Sheng Wang Lin Lang are still there, and his blood is still red.

Seeing that the situation was over, Queen Su Qin knelt down in front of her husband and burst into tears, not daring to look at Dongfang Yu again.

Dongfang Yu saw his daughter standing in front of King Sheng's body, staring at him blankly, with puzzlement and disbelief in her eyes. He couldn't help but feel pain in his heart. Shu'er, did you also misunderstand dad?

But his footsteps did not stop at all. He walked steadily in front of Prince Lin Ying and finally stopped.

Lin Ying and Shu'er stood side by side. He frowned and looked at Dongfang Yu, but Dongfang Yu saw that Lin Ying and Shu'er's eyes were different. Dongfang Yu felt that Lin Ying was just thinking, just like he did a while ago

I had just returned to the Chu Kingdom from the Chen Kingdom, and when I was studying military books and military affairs in Prince Sheng's Mansion, I also frowned like this.

Dongfang Yu knew that Lin Ying was very smart, but he didn't expect that this child could be so forbearing and calm in the face of sudden changes. He breathed a sigh of relief, and when he passed by Lin Ying, he whispered: "

rest assured."

Lin Ying nodded invisibly.

****

On the day when the new king of Chu came to the throne, the six kings were placed under house arrest in Zhaohuang Palace, and Lin Ying and Su Qin were also placed under house arrest in the crown prince's palace.

Lin Lang was posthumously named King Chu Mu, and his body was sent to a mausoleum on the outskirts of Yuling for burial. Lin Ying and Su Qin could not go together.

The sunset was in the sky and the autumn wind was bleak. Su Qin was playing the piano in the house to express his condolences, while Lin Ying was sitting under the ginkgo tree in the courtyard of Xiyu Palace, thinking a lot.

Uncle, you did not deprive me of my title of crown prince. They all don’t understand that in fact, your ascension to the throne is just a matter of expediency. There are hundreds of thousands of Song troops suppressing the country outside, and the six kings of Chu are under suspicion... At this time of internal and external troubles,

Rather than letting a prince like me, who can't control the situation, ascend the throne as king, I would rather shoulder all the responsibility and sin on you alone.

Uncle, even if everyone in Chu State blames you, scolds you, and spits on you, I, Lin Ying, have nothing but respect for you.

Everyone thought that the number one counselor in Chu State had killed my father and seized power by himself. But no one knew, not even my mother, that my uncle's family would never kill my father.

Lin Ying recalled their last night at Prince Yu Lingsheng's Mansion, Shu'er and Dongfang Sui, and said that the three of them were too drunk to drink, so they followed Dongfang Yu back home early. Lin Long said that he wanted to pick some oranges from Prince Sheng's Mansion, so

Lin Ying took her to the orange grove. There were only two of them in the orange grove.

Lin Long suddenly asked: "Xiaoying, I am going to Linjiang. After your father ascends the throne, you will be the crown prince. Do you have a candidate for the crown prince in your heart?"

Maybe it was because he drank some wine, maybe it was because the moonlight in the orange forest was bright and peaceful, maybe it was because after spending many days together, Lin Ying had a little insight into a mother's thoughts. He made no secret to Lin Long: "Yes."

Lin Long smiled and asked: "Which family is the girl from? Did your mother tell you we were kissed?"

Lin Ying shook her head: "My mother doesn't know, my father doesn't know, and even the girl herself doesn't know."

"Xiaoying, you are so smart and talented, why don't you tell that girl your feelings?"

"Because she...is already married."

Lin Long understood, stopped talking, and went to pick oranges.

Lin Ying also picked one, looked at the orange in her hand with a smile, and said, "But her marriage certificate doesn't seem to count. Auntie, you have also read her marriage certificate."

Lin Long turned to look at the handsome young man, feeling surprised, but it turned into surprise. Although she saw that Lin Ying was different from Shu'er, she didn't expect that his feelings for Shu'er were so deep.

Lin Ying continued: "Auntie, don't tell Shu'er. She doesn't have me in her heart, so why should I bring trouble to myself? When we were sworn brothers and sisters when we were young, we promised each other that we would never leave each other no matter when or where. Even though she never thought about it in her heart.

Without me, I will keep my promise, and I will never leave her no matter when and where. So even if there is no marriage, there is still blood connection, even if there is no blood connection, there is still the meaning of sworn friendship. I, Lin Ying, will definitely take care of you.

My son will be with you forever. Auntie, don’t worry.”

Lin Long patted Lin Ying's shoulder and said happily: "Xiaoying, with your words, I am really relieved."

Lin Ying smiled brightly and her eyes were like stars. "Auntie said this, is she willing to entrust Shu'er to Xiaoying?"

Lin Long nodded and said: "Of course it is. Otherwise, why would I come here to nag you? In fact, your uncle and I can both see that you are passionately devoted to Shu'er. But after all, Shu'er has been married before, so we have always felt that we have no face.

Let me ask you."

"My uncle also likes Xiaoying?"

Lin Long said with a smile: "Yes. Your uncle said that your intelligence is unmatched by anyone in the Chu Kingdom. He said that your father will be a good king, and you will definitely make more achievements than your father in the future.

In the hands of your father and son, the State of Chu will prosper for at least a hundred years, comparable to the reincarnation of two generations of King Zhao."
Chapter completed!