The path of the villain is not easy

Chapter 479
Cheng Ping nodded, and then said softly: "The seats next to the two princes are already full, even if we go to seek refuge, we won't get much attention. It's better to stick to the prince's line than to do this."

Changsun Ji frowned. He didn't look down on Feng Huo. On the contrary, the few times he got along with Feng Huo before made him feel that Feng Huo was not a simple person.

But that was when the crown prince was around. If the crown prince ascended to the throne and passed it on to Feng Huo, Changsun Ji absolutely believed that he could manage the country of Yan well.But now that the prince is dead, Changsun Ji is a little worried about whether Feng Huo can restrain the civil servants and generals who were originally under the prince.

After all, before, Feng Huo could be said to be a dude, even for some simple things on weekdays, he had never taken over, so it was hard to be convincing.

And another important thing is that he doesn't know what Feng Huo's thoughts are, whether the other party wants to take that seat or not.

Changsun Ji frowned and told Cheng Ping what was in his heart.

Cheng Ping chuckled lightly and said, "My lord, don't you understand? Since Feng Huo is a smart man, do you think that as the eldest grandson for so many years, he is really like an outsider who only knows how to eat, drink and play?" ?”

"However, even if he was before, he is no longer after the death of the prince. As for the original people under the prince, even if they don't accept Feng Huo, so what? Just say, my lord, do you obey him? What we need is his identity. Whether it can be convincing is not our business, but his business."

"The original people under the prince are now facing the same predicament as you. Even those who have defected to the other two princes will find that they cannot be reused under the two princes after a period of time. What people are most afraid of is the comparison. Compared with the previous days under the prince, it goes without saying that it will be much worse. At that time, we don’t need to take the initiative to find them, and they will definitely change and vote back.”

After Cheng Ping finished speaking, he paused slightly, took a breath and continued: "As for Feng Huo's idea. Since he is a smart person, he should understand that with his current status, he can't be an idle prince at all. , No matter which of his two uncles waits for the top position, they will not end well. Ping guesses that he is more urgent than us to figure out which position to get into."

Changsun Ji lowered his head and thought for a while, then nodded. Cheng Ping's explanation was very good, and this suggestion moved him a little.

"I'll visit Feng Huo tomorrow to find out what he's saying and see if he really has the will."

Cheng Ping nodded.

The next day, Changsun Ji entered the prince's mansion early in the morning. The prince had already left the palace to build a mansion very early, but the prince did not stay in the mansion for a long time, and spent most of his time in the palace to handle government affairs .

However, this time the prince's funeral was held in the prince's mansion. Although the prince was still only one step away from that seat, it was precisely because of this step that he could not hold the funeral in the palace.

After being notified by the servants, Changsun Ji entered the Prince's Mansion.

After burning a stick of incense in the prince's mourning hall, Changsun Ji met Feng Huo as he wished.At this time, Feng Huozheng was dressed in filial piety.

Changsun Ji cupped his hands in salute, and softly comforted him: "Unfortunate things happen in the sky, but we hope to mourn."

"Brother Changsun, you don't need to comfort me. Birth, old age, sickness and death are the way of heaven. I know that my father is sick. It's his fate."

Changsun Ji sighed and didn't say much.

Feng Huo led Changsun Ji to the living room on the side, and ordered his servants to serve tea. Changsun Ji picked up the teacup, sniffed it gently, and a fragrance came into his nostrils.

"Brother Feng, what are you going to do after His Highness's funeral?" After the two exchanged a few gossips, Changsun Ji took the topic aside and asked tentatively.

"Haha, I have to make some plans. First, I will be a filial piety for my father. After the filial piety, how should I live? This person lives in the world, and the most important thing is to live in the present. I don't have any big ideals. I don't have any skills, even if I want to do something, I can't do it, so I have to be my playboy. But fortunately, my surname is Feng, no matter what, I don't have to worry about food and drink." Feng Huo With a chuckle, he said indifferently.

Changsun Ji didn't speak, just stared at Feng Huo without moving.

Feng Huo was very uncomfortable being stared at by Changsun Ji. He laughed dryly, shook his body, and asked with some doubts: "Brother Changsun, did I say something wrong? Why are you looking at me like this? ?”

"Is this really what Brother Feng is thinking?" Changsun Ji looked at Feng Huo expressionlessly.

"Haha, Brother Changsun, what's the matter with you? Why should I lie to you about this kind of thing. This is naturally what I think in my heart."

Changsun Ji put the teacup in his hand on the table, and said with an ugly face: "If that's the case, then that's all. I'm a little uncomfortable, so I'll take my leave first."

After finishing speaking, Changsun Ji stood up and prepared to leave.

"Hey." Feng Huo also stood up immediately, stretched out his hand to stop Changsun Ji and asked in confusion: "Brother Changsun, what's wrong with you, did I offend you with that sentence? It was fine just now, why? His face changed in a blink of an eye? Even if I offend elder brother grandson, brother, you have to say it out. Doesn’t your behavior make me depressed to death? Why did I offend you? You have to tell me why.”

Changsun Ji stopped, glanced at Feng Huo, and saw that he was standing in front of him. If he didn't give way to him, he would have no way to leave.

"Since you want to know, then I'll tell you." Changsun Ji said coldly, "I thought you and I were already friends and brothers, but I never thought that this was just Ji's wishful thinking."

"Brother Changsun, it's not right for you to say that. You treat me as a brother, why don't I treat you as a confidant? That's just wishful thinking."

"Well, since you regard me as a brother, why did you lie again when I asked you just now?" It seemed that Changsun Ji's face improved a lot after hearing Feng Huo say that he was his confidant.

Feng Huo's face was a little unnatural, but he didn't speak, just smiled embarrassingly.

"You said that you only want to be a dandy who hangs out in pubs and brothels, but I know that you have great ambitions, but it is impossible to be a dandy."

Seeing that Feng Huo hadn't spoken yet, Changsun Ji went straight to the point and said, "I don't want to go around in circles with you anymore. Brother Feng, you are the eldest son of His Royal Highness. If the crown prince hadn't died early, now, whichever position you take is already a matter of honor." Your Highness, next is you. Even if you are the eldest grandson of His Majesty in terms of clan, it should be your turn to take the position, but now your two uncles are fighting for your position Come and take it. Brother Feng, am I willing to know you?"

(End of this chapter)