Chapter 2695: The Third Prince Peng Ling!
Chapter 2696 Third Prince Peng Ling!
In addition, Peng Yu had already thought of an excuse for coming to the royal capital privately.
Firstly, he was persecuted by the second prince, who came here to complain. Secondly, he was ordered by the emperor to go to the forty-three regions to explore the so-called inheritance of Holy Lord Tianhong. , is back now. Although he was not summoned, it is reasonable for him to take the initiative to report the situation to Emperor Zun.
In short, he has sufficient reasons to return to Xingyang.
As for Chen Muyu and Li Xu, they both have plans in mind.
If you don't go to Xingyang, how can you go to Wangting and how can you get the idea of Long Yuanguo?
Chen Muyu was indeed not very interested in the Long Yuan Fruit. What he was worried about was what Yang Ming said about the opportunities hidden in the Long Yuan Fruit trees.
At first, he really didn't want to get into this muddy water, but after hearing Li Xu's plan, he changed his mind.
It has come, and since there is a strong person to open the way, it is a pity that he does not take a chance on this opportunity.
It would be even more of a pity if that guy Yang Ming took advantage in the end.
So, after resting for two days, Peng Yu personally wrote a letter and sent it to Xingyang. After receiving no reply, he felt relieved and set off directly to Xingyang.
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Another day passed.
Feizhou arrived outside Xingyang City.
The feeling of this Xingyang City for Chen Muyu is no different from other levels he has seen before. The only sense is the bigness.
This is a huge city housing hundreds of millions of monks.
The most central and most prosperous place in the entire thirty-three domains.
Although Peng Yu was released as a vassal, he still kept his mansion in Xingyang.
In Beicheng, in a relatively quiet alley, there is a very large house, probably covering an area of more than 20 acres.
You know, the royal capital has a lot of money, and there are regulations for building houses.
To be able to have such a big house in the royal capital is not just a simple matter of having money and status. You must have a very high status.
It goes without saying that there are pavilions, rockeries and lakes.
It's been a long time since Peng Yu went out to join the feudal clan, but the servants in this mansion are still taking care of them.
After settling down, Peng Yu wrote another letter and sent someone to send it to the palace immediately.
The next step is to wait for Emperor Zun’s summons.
However, after waiting all afternoon, Emperor Zun's summons did not come, but a message came instead.
A post from the Third Prince's Mansion.
The third prince, Peng Ling.
Invite Peng Yu to the banquet.
Peng Yu held the post, frowned, and called Chen Muyu and others to a place to ask for their opinions.
The posts were shown to everyone in turn.
Peng Yu also called the housekeeper over.
The housekeeper's name is Peng Kuang, an old man who looks very capable.
"The third prince is also in the royal capital?" Peng Yu asked the steward.
Among the eight kings, no, it should be said that among the seven kings, only the second prince Peng Kuan can stay in the royal capital for a long time.
As for other princes, including Peng Yu, they did not have such an honor.
As for the third prince Peng Ling, although he has outstanding military exploits and is extremely popular in the court, he is still a vassal king. Even if the emperor gives him special favors, he cannot often enter the royal capital. Stayed in the royal capital for a long time.
That's why Peng Yu asked this question.
The steward quickly replied, "It has been some time since the third prince returned to the royal capital. I heard that the emperor wanted to commend him for his great victory in southern Xinjiang and take him to the Jade Emperor Mountain to enshrine him. Therefore, the third prince had already returned to the royal capital early. All."
Hearing this, Peng Yu couldn't help but frown.
It's just a commendation, but take him to Jade Emperor Mountain to become a Zen monk?
Why didn't he receive the emperor's edict?
He is also a son, but he is also his legitimate son. For such a big matter as Feng Chan, the emperor did not call him, but called his third son.
On the other hand, news also spread that Emperor Zun will let the second child guard the royal capital.
It seems that whether it is the second or third eldest son, the emperor has given him honor and favor. On the other hand, the other princes really have nothing.
At this moment, Peng Yu felt a little unhappy.
Attend a banquet!
He had just come back, and the third child already knew that this third child had great influence in the capital.
"It's just a banquet, it's no big deal. If His Highness doesn't want to go, just find a reason to refuse."
Huang Ying advised Peng Yu not to be so entangled.
Peng Yu shook his head and said with a wry smile, "That's not what I'm worried about. What my father values is still the second and third sons. I really don't understand. They should be the opponents, why are they looking for me?"
At this time, Li Xu said, "The troubles we encountered along the way were all caused by the second prince. With the third prince's ability, it is impossible not to know that we are being hunted. He did not take advantage of others, and now he has Inviting you to the banquet, I guess he wants to win over you and deal with the second prince together. "
"good."
Guo Nan echoed from the side, "I think what Brother Li said is true. As the saying goes, the enemy of the enemy is a friend. Now, His Highness and the second prince are already mortal enemies, and the third prince and the second prince are also in a hostile relationship. So To sum up, the third prince’s move is probably because he wants to join forces with you, Your Highness.”
Peng Yu nodded repeatedly, he also considered this.
Peng Yu said, "Do you think that if Lao San proposes to join forces with me, should I agree?"
Li Xu said, "You can agree, but it depends on what conditions he offers. The Third Prince is the only one among the seven kings who is capable of competing with the Second Prince. He must be coveting the supreme position, so he will join forces with you, Your Highness. So, Your Highness, you'd better think about it. If with your help, the Third Prince overthrows the Second Prince, what choice will you make that day?"
Now, the biggest threat to the Third Prince is the Second Prince. Once Peng Yu helps Peng Ling and takes down Peng Kuan, then Peng Ling will be the only one in power.
Peng Yu knows Peng Ling's character very well. He is hypocritical and righteous, and acts like a wise man.
But Peng Yu knows very well that his behavior is just pretending, deliberately doing it for everyone to see.
As a result, Peng Ling was called a wise king in the court and had a great reputation.
Therefore, in Peng Yu's opinion, even if that day comes, Peng Ling will not do anything to him. It is very likely that he will send him to be a free and easy king after ascending to the supreme position.
In this way, Peng Yu may get nothing for helping him.
Of course, if Peng Ling regards him as a threat, he may suppress him openly or secretly.
Peng Yu thought carefully for a moment, looking at Chen Muyu who had been silent beside him, "Brother Yang, what do you think?"
Chen Muyu didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He didn't want to express any opinion on this matter.
Before that, he would definitely support Peng Yu and fight for it.
