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Chapter 74: Prince: Ninth Brother, I apologize to you today (Please subscribe first!)
Prince?

What did he ask me to do?
Fang Heng's heart sank slightly and his face looked solemn.

His relationship with the prince was not completely broken, but they disliked each other.

Fang Heng didn't want to have a grudge with the prince, but when he was crowned king, the gift the prince sent was so shabby.

This forced Fang Heng to distance himself from the prince.

What's more, in the Meiyuan case, he overturned the prince's inference.

I'm afraid that in the prince's mind, he and the second prince have already been regarded as the same group.

"Am I the only one here?" Fang Heng asked in a deep voice.

The eunuch did not hide anything and reported the truth.

"Besides His Royal Highness, there are also His Royal Highness the Second Prince, His Royal Highness the Third Prince, His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince, and others."

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said that the brothers haven't gathered together for a long time, so we should take this opportunity to hold a tea party to strengthen our relationship."

Keep in touch?

The corner of Fang Heng's mouth twitched.

Not to mention the other princes, the relationship between the Crown Prince and the Second Prince alone is like water and fire.

Let alone keeping in touch, we should be thankful that we can meet without quarreling.

Fang Heng couldn't guess what the prince was planning, but since he had been invited, he couldn't refuse.

"Lead the way!"

The eunuch led the way in front, walking lightly but respectfully.

Fang Heng followed closely behind, walked through the main hall of the Chu family, and came to the back garden.

The corridor is winding, with bluestone paths on both sides leading to the depths of the garden.

The spring water gurgles out from between the rockery rocks, and the sound of the water is crisp and can be clearly heard in the quiet garden.

The pavilions and terraces are built overlooking the pond, with flying eaves and pointed corners, carved beams and painted buildings, which are extraordinary in style.

Fang Heng curled his lips when he saw this scene.

The Chu family is just a new noble family, but the grandeur of this mansion is in no way inferior to his royal palace.

What a generous move!

However, from now on, whether or not the Chu family's mansion can be preserved is a question.

In the tower, the prince sat in the main seat and entertained everyone.

Tea sets were placed on a rosewood table, and the aroma of tea was wafting in the air.

You can hear it clearly even from more than ten feet away.

In the pavilion, besides the host prince, there are also the second prince, the third prince, the fourth prince, the fifth prince...

More than a dozen princes were invited to a banquet by the crown prince.

The youngest prince, the eighteenth prince, is only eight years old this year.

"Greetings to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and greetings to all the royal brothers." Fang Heng walked up the steps to the balcony, speaking in a clear voice as he bowed to everyone.

When the prince saw Fang Heng coming, he quickly stood up with a smile on his face.

"Ninth brother, there's no need for such grand ceremony. Today we are just gathering together as brothers."

The prince greeted Fang Heng warmly, with a hint of intimacy in his tone, as if there had never been a barrier between the two of them.

The other princes present all showed expressions of surprise and doubt in their eyes.

His eyes flickered, as if asking, what on earth is the prince planning today?
Fang Heng had just sat down when the prince took the initiative to step forward and said apologetically.

"Ninth brother, I will make amends to you today."

As soon as this statement came out, everyone was stunned.

Fang Heng: ???
Second Prince:? ? ?

Third Prince:? ? ?

The princes: ???

Given the prince's personality, would he take the initiative to apologize and make amends?

"Cough cough!" Fang Heng cleared his throat and began to wonder what the prince was up to.

"Brother, what crime have you committed? This has truly embarrass my younger brother."

"Ninth brother, you don't know."

"When you were crowned king, I prepared a great gift."

"But I never imagined that there would be such a treacherous villain who would embezzle the generous gift I prepared for you, my ninth brother."

"That's what made it such a joke."

"That treacherous villain has been killed by me."

"Today I am hosting a banquet for all of you, my royal brothers, mainly to let you bear witness and apologize to my ninth brother."

As soon as the prince finished speaking, everyone understood immediately.

This is to win over Fang Heng!

As for them, they were just background members who came to witness the event.

But the people present are not stupid.

He soon realized the brilliance of the prince's move.

Fang Heng is about to marry Shang Hongye. He has the support of King Zhenbei and does not have the background of the Ten Great Dao Courts. He is indeed an excellent target to be won over.

Besides this, there is another benefit.

That was a performance for Emperor Yuanchu.

The prince hosted a banquet for everyone and took the initiative to apologize to Fang Heng. This matter would certainly catch the attention of Emperor Yuanchu.

The prince's move was undoubtedly to improve his image in the eyes of Emperor Yuanchu.

It really kills two birds with one stone!

The prince's cleverness today made everyone look at him sideways.

Noticing the change in everyone's gaze, the prince's mouth curled up slightly, feeling quite proud.

Mr. Wu, you are my dearest one!
"Ninth brother, I have specially prepared a great gift for you today."

The prince said this and clapped his hands lightly.

The eunuch, who had been prepared long ago, came up carrying a sandalwood plate.

On the sandalwood plate, there is a crystal clear stone that looks like black jade.

A cold aura emanated from the black jade, as if it came from the depths of the underworld.

"This Three Lives Stone is my apology to you, my ninth brother. Please accept it."

The prince spoke sincerely, but there was an imperceptible flash of calculation in his eyes.

When Fang Heng saw the prince giving out the Three Lives Stone, his expression changed slightly.

The prince was well prepared today.

He even found out exactly what he needed.

Fang Heng was originally thinking about how to trade the Three Lives Stone from the prince.

Unexpectedly, the prince actually came to me on his own initiative.

This generous gift touched his heart.

He simply couldn't refuse.

Now that he had obtained the Three Lives Stone, he could finally begin to refine the Book of Life and Death.

Of course, Fang Heng also understood that the prince's move was not only to win him over, but also to improve his reputation.

But I have to say, this method is used cleverly.

"Thank you, brother!"

"I accept this generous gift, my royal brother."

In order to improve his reputation, the prince offered a generous gift, and Fang Heng was naturally willing to cooperate.

He won’t lose out anyway!

Seeing Fang Heng accept the Three Lives Stone, the prince nodded slightly, feeling confident.

So far, what happened today was within the scope of his and Mr. Wu's deductions.

However, some people did not want the prince to progress so smoothly.

The second prince suddenly coughed and interrupted.

"Have you heard about the Sword Pavilion Saintess?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the Crown Prince's face darkened, and he looked at the Second Prince with a gloomy and fierce look.

If looks could kill, the Second Prince would have been cut into pieces long ago.

The prince wanted to change the subject again.

only……

The story of the Sword Pavilion Saintess escaping from her marriage was so shocking that it instantly attracted everyone's attention.

The atmosphere created by the prince before was completely destroyed.

"This time, the Sword Pavilion has seriously offended the Shenxiao Sect."

"I heard that the Grand Elder of the Shenxiao Sect almost got into a fight with the Sword Pavilion Master."

"Is this happening?"

"Brother, is it true that you have a close relationship with the Shenxiao Sect?"

"Big Brother, you were supposed to get some help, but you ended up becoming enemies."

"This is really...ah..."

The second prince changed the subject and linked the Sword Pavilion Saint's escape from marriage to the Crown Prince.

At this time, the prince finally understood the second prince's intention.

Others also reacted.

Why did the Crown Prince want to win over the Ninth Prince?

Is it related to the failure to win over Jiange?

There is no doubt that the Second Prince is trying to provoke the Crown Prince and plant a thorn between the Crown Prince and Fang Heng.

The Crown Prince understood the Second Prince's sinister intentions, and his face turned ashen, almost as if water could be squeezed out of it.

"If you're curious, you can go and find out for yourself."

"I am an outsider after all, and I don't know much about the relationship between the Shenxiao Sect and the Jiange."

The prince's face turned pale. After laughing, he quickly changed the subject, not wanting to continue to dwell on the topic of the Sword Pavilion Saint.

"Ninth brother, how is the restoration of the God-Slaying Formation going?" The prince changed the subject.

Fang Heng nodded slightly and said lightly.

"The Right Prime Minister is mature and prudent. With him in charge, the restoration work is going smoothly."

"As long as it goes well!"

"The Baishendao's surprise attack on the Plum Garden is truly audacious."

"Zhou Jueyin is such a scoundrel. If he falls into my hands, he will be neither alive nor dead."

"Second brother, I will definitely help you avenge your losses when the time comes."

When the second prince heard the prince bring up the topic, he looked displeased and felt a faint pain in his left arm.

The second prince bowed and spoke with a forced smile.

"Thank you very much, brother."

Seeing that the Crown Prince and the Second Prince were about to fight again, the atmosphere in the building began to become solemn.

Just now.

The eunuch came over to report.

"Your Highness, General Lu requests an audience."

"Brother, since you have something to do, I will go first."

The Eighth Prince did not want to get involved in the affairs of the Crown Prince and the Second Prince, so he stood up and spoke.

Several other princes followed suit.

With someone taking the lead, the tea party could not continue.

The prince had no choice but to give up and send everyone off. Fang Heng followed the others down the stairs.

At the bottom of the balcony, he saw General Lu, Lu Zangfeng, who was waiting to meet the prince.

Just when Fang Heng saw Lu Zangfeng.

The chessboard of heaven and earth in Dantian suddenly moved strangely.

Emotions of greed and desire emanated from the chessboard of heaven and earth.

This sudden change surprised Fang Heng slightly.

He had never seen such movement on the chessboard of heaven and earth.

How could this be?
Fang Heng remained calm and glanced at Lu Zangfeng subtly.

Could it be that Lu Zangfeng has chess pieces of all living beings on him?
Apart from this reason, Fang Heng could not think of any other reason.

Fang Heng did not behave in any unusual way and left the Chu family's back garden as if nothing had happened.

He pondered in his heart, thinking about Lu Zangfeng's matter in his mind.

When I arrived at the front hall, I saw two familiar figures.

Uncle Lu Zilong and cousin Lu Xiaoyang.

When Lu Zilong and Lu Xiaoyang saw Fang Heng, they hurried over to greet him.

"Greetings to Your Highness!"

"Greetings to Your Highness!"

"Uncle, cousin, you are too polite. We are all family, there is no need to be polite." Fang Heng showed a warm smile on his face.

"Your Highness, etiquette cannot be abolished!"

Lu Zilong was a bit old-fashioned and shook his head as he spoke.

Lu Xiaoyang had a different opinion. He had been playing with Fang Heng since childhood and felt that this was too distant.

But in front of Lu Zilong, he, as a son, had no say at all.

"Uncle, are you here today also for the position of divine general?" Fang Heng asked.

Lu Zilong did not hide it and nodded, with a solemn expression on his square face.

"The Lu family hasn't produced a divine general in three generations."

"As the head of the Lu family, I've been secretly stabbed in the back by my clan members over the years."

"Uncle, I intend to fight for this opportunity."

Hearing his uncle's plan, Fang Heng nodded slightly.

Emotionally, he hopes his uncle will take the position.

But in fact, Lu Zilong wanted to become a divine general.

difficult!
It’s not as difficult as climbing to the sky, but it’s not something that can be done easily either.

"Uncle, did you get anything today?" Fang Heng asked.

"I contacted some of the Lu family's former subordinates, and they support me in competing for the position of Godly General."

"It's a pity that the Lu family has been in decline for too long, and none of the former members hold high positions."

Lu Zilong sighed.

When he was young, he felt that he was full of talent and had a strong background.

It was not until he took over the position of head of the family that he realized that the Lu family was already strong on the outside but weak on the inside, with leaks everywhere.

The sign that reads "After the Twenty-Four Heroes of Yuntai Pavilion" may seem bright and beautiful, but it is actually full of rotten things.

He barely relies on his ancestral property to support his current family.

If one were to say that his greatest achievement during his twenty years in charge of the Lu family was sending his own sister to the palace, she would have given birth to a prince.

This gave the already dilapidated Lu family a breath of fresh air.

As for the martial arts, he was stuck at the bottleneck of the tenth level and had not made any progress for more than ten years.

If he could advance to the tenth realm, he would have at least a 50% chance of winning the battle for the position of Divine General.

Every time Lu Zilong thought of his arrogance when he was young, he sighed in his heart.

"Uncle, the Bamboo Leaf Green Tea from the nearby Jiuxiao Pavilion tastes good. Let's have a few drinks." Fang Heng took the initiative to invite.

"That's good too. You two brothers haven't gotten together in a long time!"

Lu Zilong immediately agreed, thinking secretly in his heart.

Heng'er and Shang Hongye get married.

If the King of Zhenbei could support me, I might be able to fight for the position of Divine General.

Of course, relying on the power of King Zhenbei was Lu Zilong's initial idea.

He also knew that he could use the power of King Zhenbei to seek the position of Divine General.

This matter is a double-edged sword.

He might be able to become a divine general, but he would definitely arouse the fear and dissatisfaction of Emperor Yuanchu.

After being labeled as a member of the Zhenbei King's faction, it is almost hopeless to make further progress.

Therefore, Lu Zilong was struggling with whether or not to contact the people of the Zhenbei King's lineage through Fang Heng.

The three of them got into the carriage, and the wheels made a low sound as they rolled over the bluestone road.

In less than a cup of tea, the three of them arrived at Jiuxiao Tower.

The lanterns hanging in front of the building swayed gently in the breeze, reflecting the three large gold-plated characters "Jiuxiao Tower" on the plaque.

Outside the door, there was a constant stream of guests and a lot of traffic, it was very lively.

"Three of you, please go upstairs!"

The waiter was very perceptive and could tell at a glance that Fang Heng and the other two were of extraordinary status. He hurried forward and greeted them warmly with an attentive smile on his face.

The three of them went up to the second floor. The furnishings inside were elegant, and the carved wooden windows were half open, letting in a fresh breeze.

I found a table by the window and sat down.

"Three distinguished guests, what would you like to order?" the waiter asked respectfully.

"Bring me a pot of Bamboo Leaf Green Tea and a few of our signature dishes."

"Okay, sir!"

The waiter nodded and turned to leave.

After a while, the wine and food were served.

The fresh fragrance of Bamboo Leaf Green permeates the air, refreshing the heart.

It tastes warm and smooth, like nectar.

"Uncle, how much do you know about Lu Zangfeng?" Fang Heng put down the white porcelain wine glass and asked suddenly.

His tone was calm, as if he was talking about an insignificant matter.

Hearing the three words "Lu Zangfeng", Lu Zilong frowned slightly, and a trace of solemnity flashed in his eyes.

"Heng'er, do you have a grudge against Lu Zangfeng?"

"That's not true!"

“Just now when I was at the Chu family, I saw Lu Zangfeng visiting the prince, and I became curious.”

Lu Zilong nodded slightly, and he breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Fang Heng and Lu Zangfeng had no grudges against each other.

"Lu Zangfeng is the prince's man. He went to see the prince and probably also had his eyes on the position of Five Cities Commander."

"This person's strength is unfathomable. Your Highness should not underestimate him!"

Lu Zilong's tone was heavy, as if he was talking about a feared existence.

Fang Heng raised his eyebrows when he heard this, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

"How does Lu Zangfeng compare to Xiao Yi?"

Xiao Yi is the number one general under the Second Prince.

Lu Zangfeng is the number one military general under the prince.

Fang Heng subconsciously compared the two men.

After Lu Zilong thought for a while, he spoke slowly.

"The strength of General Xiao Yi Xiao is naturally not to be underestimated."

"Among the thirty-six divine generals, Xiao Yi's strength can definitely be ranked in the top five."

"But compared to Lu Zangfeng, he is far inferior!"

Fang Heng raised his eyebrows when he heard Lu Zilong's evaluation.

I became more and more curious about Lu Zangfeng.

Although Lu Zangfeng is one of the thirty-six divine generals, he is an extremely low-key one among the divine generals.

Before this, he knew very little about Lu Zangfeng.

Lu Zilong took a sip of Bamboo Leaf Green and explained patiently.

"Xiao Yi's strength is considered to be at the top of the tenth realm."

"Although I'm not as good as Xiao Yi, I can still understand most of what Xiao Yi does."

"But Lu Zangfeng is unfathomable. I, your uncle, cannot fathom his depth at all."

"His strength is probably not inferior to that of the Four Heavenly Marquises."

"Among the thirty-six divine generals, only two can give me this feeling."

"Lu Zangfeng is one of them."

"As for the other one, it's the Grand Master!"

A strange look flashed in Fang Heng's eyes.

Not inferior to the Four Heavenly Marquises.

It can be compared with Da Zong Zheng.

This evaluation is quite high.

The Grand Master of the Imperial Clan, Fang Heng's eighth uncle, and the full brother of Emperor Yuanchu.

During the Yuanchu Emperor's fight for the throne, Da Zongzheng always supported the Yuanchu Emperor from beginning to end and made great contributions.

With such strength, he was promoted to the eleventh realm twenty years ago.

In addition to his strong strength, his attainments in military strategy are also top-notch in Daqian.

If the Grand Master did not have the surname Fang and did not have royal blood in his body, he would have become a Fourth Heavenly Marquis long ago.

He did not become one of the Four Heavenly Marquises, but instead led an army and was trapped in Yujing City.

It's purely the royal bloodline that's holding us back.

Fang Heng was well aware of Emperor Yuanchu's decision.

The Four Heavenly Marquises commanded the army and fought in all directions, and also had the responsibility of monitoring the kings of other surnames.

Emperor Yuanchu would not feel at ease at all and let the Grand Master of the Imperial Clan take on the position of one of the Four Heavenly Marquises.

Although Da Zong Zheng is loyal, human hearts are unpredictable.

What if the eldest clan leader has ulterior motives and colludes with a king of a different surname? What should we do?

Even if he did not launch an uprising to purge the imperial court, the mere fact that he was able to establish his own regime was enough to cause headaches for the imperial court.

In Lu Zilong's mind, Lu Zangfeng can actually be compared with the Grand Master.

How could Fang Heng not be surprised by this?

"So, isn't it a sure thing for Lu Zangfeng to get the position of commander of the five cities?" Fang Heng sighed.

"In terms of strength, Xiao Yi is naturally slightly inferior."

"However, Xiao Yi, like my Lu family, is also a descendant of the twenty-four heroes of Yuntai Pavilion, and can be considered a member of the Yujing noble family."

"Lu Zangfeng is different. He comes from a humble family and has no connection to any noble family."

"I've been in the military for decades, but I haven't been able to make a breakthrough."

"It wasn't until twenty years ago, when we went into the Southern Wilds to suppress bandits, that we discovered the remnants of the previous dynasty."

"He single-handedly killed the current King Yu and his three legitimate sons, becoming a deity in one battle."

"With this achievement, others can't suppress it even if they want to."

"After that, I joined the Crown Prince and finally gained a firm foothold among the Thirty-Six Divine Generals."

After listening to this, Fang Heng touched his chin. He didn't expect that Lu Zangfeng had such a past.

(End of this chapter)