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The butler lowered his head and dared not speak.

He knew that the master was very angry at the moment and any words he said could backfire.

"Prepare the sedan chair and go to the Fifth Prince's Palace!"

Zhang Dongzhi stood up suddenly, with a gleam of cruelty in his eyes.

He wanted to see what this usually low-key Fifth Prince was up to!

at the same time.

The Minister of Personnel and the Minister of Revenue also received invitations from the Fifth Prince's Palace.

The three of them were usually very close, and now they were all dismissed from office. They were all filled with anger, but had no place to vent it.

The Fifth Prince’s Mansion, study.

Chu Yun was wearing a plain robe and was sitting at the desk, flipping through a military book.

Hearing the footsteps, he slowly raised his head and a gentle smile appeared on his face.

"My three lords, please take a seat."

Zhang Dongzhi and the other two walked into the study and became more alert when they saw Chu Yun's nonchalant look.

They are not ignorant boys. The Fifth Prince's behavior clearly shows that he has other intentions!

"I wonder what important matter is there that His Royal Highness the Fifth Prince summoned me to this old minister so late at night?"

Zhang Dongzhi asked straight to the point, with a hint of undisguised coldness in his tone.

"The three of you please have some tea."

Chu Yun did not directly answer Zhang Dongzhi's question, but personally filled their tea cups, then slowly said, "My father has listened to slander and has many misunderstandings about the three adults. I am very uneasy."

"Your Highness the Fifth Prince is too kind."

The Minister of Personnel said with a fake smile, "As ministers, it is our duty to help our king and father solve their problems. Now that your majesty is not feeling well, we should be more considerate of your majesty."

The Minister of Finance also echoed, "Yes, Your Majesty is very busy, so it is inevitable that there will be some negligence. As your subjects, we should be more considerate."

Chu Yun looked at the three old foxes in front of him and sneered in his heart.

The three of them often relied on their high positions and power to make things difficult for him in the court.

It's disgusting that you are pretending here now!

"The three of you are the pillars of the country, but now you are being harmed by traitors. I cannot bear it."

Chu Yun put down the teacup, a cold light flashed in his eyes, "I have already found out that the one who framed the three adults was none other than the current emperor!"

"what?!"

"Your Majesty did this on purpose! Why did he do this?"

"Could it be because of the matter of the Seventh Prince Chu Yang?"

When Zhang Dongzhi and the other two heard this, their faces suddenly changed.

"Your Highness, Fifth Prince, you can't talk nonsense about this matter!"

Zhang Dongzhi suppressed his shock and said in a deep voice, "This is a crime that will lead to the extermination of the entire family!"

His face turned pale and his beard began to tremble.

The other two ministers looked at each other in bewilderment, sweating profusely.

rebellion!

This is a grave crime to punish the nine tribes!

These old foxes who have been in the court for many years have seen all kinds of storms, but this is equivalent to putting their heads on their belts, which really makes them nervous.

"Don't panic, my three lords. Since I dare to say this, I must have a foolproof plan."

Chu Yun raised his lips with a confident arc, his eyes flashing with ambition, "Father is now obsessed with elixirs and ignores state affairs. He has long lost the support of the people."

"My eldest brother is weak and sickly, and is not up to the task. The other brothers are either incompetent or cruel and ruthless, and neither of them is a wise choice for a ruler."

"Only I can lead the Great Zhou to prosperity!"

Chu Yun spoke these words passionately, as if he was the true dragon emperor destined by heaven.

However, the three old ministers were terrified when they heard this.

They didn't want to play with fire and get burned along with this ambitious prince.

"Fifth Prince, I am old and unable to participate in government affairs. Your Highness, please find someone else!"

The Minister of Personnel stood up and said goodbye tremblingly, fearing that if he was a step slower, he would be dragged into the vortex of the fight for the throne.

The Minister of Revenue also stood up and echoed, "Yes, I am old now and just want to enjoy my old age. I hope Your Highness will grant me that."

Seeing that his two colleagues were finding excuses to slip away, Zhang Dongzhi could no longer sit still.

Although he bore a grudge against Emperor Yongning, he also knew that rebellion was no joke and if he was not careful, he would end up with his head and body separated.

"Fifth Prince, I have something important to attend to at home, so I will take my leave now."

Zhang Dongzhi bowed and prepared to slip away.

"Have the three adults forgotten who forced you to this point?"

Chu Yun's voice suddenly became cold, and a ruthless light flashed in his eyes, "Your Majesty has gone crazy with killing. If you walk out now, I guarantee that your entire family will be wiped out within ten days!"

When these words came out, the three of them panicked.

"Fifth Prince, what do you mean?"

Zhang Dongzhi suppressed the anger in his heart and asked tentatively.

"I need your help to help me ascend the throne!"

Chu Yun's eyes flashed with greed, "As long as you help me succeed, I promise that everything you have before will be returned double!"

"This……"

The three old ministers looked at each other, their hearts filled with struggle.

They knew that agreeing to Chu Yun would mean embarking on a path of no return.

But if you don’t agree, you will be in trouble!

"My three lords, this opportunity is rare and will never come back again!"

Seeing that the three were somewhat shaken, Chu Yun struck while the iron was hot and said, "The current situation in the court is chaotic, which is a good opportunity for us to fish in troubled waters. As long as we join forces and overthrow Emperor Yongning, the Great Zhou will be ours!"

Chu Yun's words were extremely tempting, as if they opened a door to the pinnacle of power for the three old ministers.

The last bit of rationality in their hearts also collapsed under this instigation.

"Okay! I promise you!"

Zhang Dongzhi gritted his teeth and finally made up his mind. He just didn't believe that with the strength of the three of them, they couldn't defeat the immature Seventh Prince!

"I promise you too!"

"Count me in!"

The other two ministers also expressed their opinions and joined Chu Yun's camp.

"Hahaha, great! With the help of the three adults, great things can be accomplished!"

Chu Yun laughed loudly towards the sky, his eyes filled with pride.

He never expected that he only wanted to win over the three old ministers to work for him, but he accidentally made them join his rebellion plan.

"Come here, serve the wine!"

Chu Yun was in a good mood and ordered his servants to prepare a banquet so that he could celebrate with the three heroes.

However, they didn't know that their every move had already fallen into the eyes of another person...

It's quiet at night.

A dark shadow sneaked into the Golden Palace silently and handed a secret letter to Emperor Yongning.

"Your Majesty, this is the latest news from the Fifth Prince's residence. Please take a look."

Emperor Yongning took the secret letter and read it carefully in the dim candlelight.

As the contents of the letter came into view, his expression became more and more solemn.

"Good, good, good!"

"As expected of my son, he actually wants to rebel against me!"

"First Chu Yang, then Chu Qi, and now this Chu Yun is also planning a rebellion! This shows that they don't take me seriously!"

Emperor Yongning was furious at this time and had obviously gone mad with killing.