Chapter 13: The Zhao Family (Second Update, Seeking Recommendation Tickets)

  The layout of Zhou Du is very peculiar, with generals living together and civil officials living together.

  To the north of the city lies a stretch of luxurious mansions, which is the ancestral residence of the Zhou family.

  One of the large and magnificent mansions was the ancestral home of Zhou Jian's mother's family, the Zhao family.

  Zhao's family.

  Once extremely prominent and a hereditary general's family for the Zhou dynasty. In this generation, Zhao Qingyi, the daughter of the Zhao family, was even married to King Zhou as his queen.

  Only after Zhao Wanghou disappeared and King's eldest son Zhou Jian lost power, the corresponding Zhao family also declined.

  However, the Zhao family's door was also a generation of decline, although it had declined. But the hundred-legged worm died and did not stiffen, and Zhao Tian, the old ancestor of the Zhao family, went missing abroad. Zhao Tian possessed the cultivation of the Golden Elixir period at its peak, and may break through into the Yuan Ying period at any time, becoming the top cultivator within the borders of Zhou Guo.

  So although the Zhao family was defeated, they still retained some of their power.

  In addition, some old and stubborn officials who insisted on making Crown Prince Zhou Jian the king's eldest son also formed a force to protect the eldest son.

  Unfortunately, they still failed to keep Zhou Jian, after news of Zhou Jian's leg break came.

  The power of the Zhao family has collided with the old ministers in the court.

  In the Zhao family's main hall, three people were seated.

  Among them was Zhao Jia's current master, also known as Zhou Jian's uncle Zhao Wen. Zhao Wen looked like a middle-aged man with a majestic physique.

  He was appointed as a general of the garrison, currently idle at home, but in his early years he was a fierce general on the battlefield, so his whole body exuded an aura that intimidated others.

  Another one was called Zhao Deng, the nephew of Zhao Wen and the uncle of Zhou Jian. Zhao Deng looked like he was in his early twenties, with a robust appearance.

  Zhao Dengguan is currently a General of the Imperial Guard and is also idle at home.

  The last one was Xiao Yun, the Da Honglu of the current nine ministers, one of the oldest and most senior officials in the court, known for his straightforwardness and explosive temper.

  "Your Majesty is indeed too indulgent towards the inner palace concubines and those illegitimate princes. To the point where the eldest legitimate son had his leg broken by an illegitimate younger brother, yet still has to humble himself. I thought that since childhood, the Crown Prince was intelligent, and even after growing up, he didn't lack in virtue or talent, but unexpectedly ended up like this. This is simply a reversal of heaven and earth, the beginning of chaos."

  Xiao Yun's white eyebrows stood on end as he shouted violently.

  Compared to Xiao Yun, Zhao Wen was even more dignified and composed, only letting out a sigh.

  Zhao Deng, as Zhou Jian's uncle, was even more hot-tempered. Upon hearing this, his face turned red with rage. His two hands were clenched together so tightly that the bones made a cracking sound.

  "Things have come to this, can it still be so?"

  Zhaowen sighed and said.

  "This." The previously fiery Xiao Yun suddenly became like a deflated balloon, speechless.

  Yes, things being as they are, what can be done? Can Zhou Jian's leg be reattached? Of course, there are people in this world who can do that, but the astonishing cost is not something that Zhou Guo can afford.

  In other words, it's already a done deal. No matter how dissatisfied or angry he is now, it won't change the outcome.

  The king's eldest son is done for.

  In an instant, Xiao Yun felt extremely humiliated. As an old minister, he couldn't even protect the king's eldest son, and now that the world was turned upside down, what kind of old minister was he?

  Xiao Yun even had the thought of immediately resigning and leaving the country.

  "General Xiao, don't be discouraged. Although things have come to this point and there's indeed no other way, we can still shatter the fact that under the vast sky, a rebellion of the inferior against the superior has occurred, allowing an unloyal person to ascend to the position of Crown Prince."

  Zhao Wengang just hit Xiao Yun a little while ago, and then there was an encouraging way.

  "What did General Zhao say?" Xiao Yun's eyes lit up and he asked.

  "That's right, although the king's eldest son has lost his position as crown prince, those illegitimate princes also don't think about getting involved. Whoever dares to take the position of crown prince, we will stop him." Zhao Wen said with narrowed eyes.

  Zhao Wen seems to have reacted the weakest, but he also has a strong and unyielding spirit that would rather be shattered jade than intact tile.

  "Well, let's return this world to its former tranquility. Let's put an end to this farce of the weak bullying the strong." Xiao Yun heard these words and felt his blood boiling, he slammed his fist on the table and stood up.

  Xiao Yun's personality is such that he acts on his thoughts. After speaking, he immediately stood up and bid farewell: "I will now go to contact a few like-minded colleagues, together with the former Crown Prince, to make things right. We will pull down all those illegitimate princes from their horses. Once the matter is settled, I will take my leave."

  After finishing speaking, Xiao Yun turned around and left, very resolute.

  "With this old minister in the morning, we still have a few points of advantage. Even if we can't eliminate all those illegitimate princes, at least Zhou Feng will definitely make him pay for his actions."

  After Xiao Yun left, Zhao Wen's face suddenly turned ferocious and his tone was extremely cold.

  "I've worried Uncle." Zhao Deng was shocked by the words, took a deep breath and bowed to Zhao Wen.

  "We are close uncle and nephew, and I am also Jian'er's uncle. It is only natural that I help you." Zhao Wen said with a slightly softened expression.

  But immediately afterwards, Zhao Wen's face regained its ferocious expression.

  "The queen is missing, and everyone thinks the Zhao family has fallen. Even Jian'er dares to harm us, but I want to let everyone know that the Zhao family still has backbone, still has blood. We will not be slaughtered by anyone."

  Zhao Wen heavily slapped the case and said.

  Rumble.

  The foundation-building period's cultivation made this wooden case fundamentally unable to withstand it, and with a loud rumbling sound, it turned into powder.

  "Yes, Jian'er, Meng'er has suffered many years of grievances in the palace, it's really the incompetence of her uncle. But in the past, everything was peaceful and safe, but now that the knives are out, as her uncle, even if I die, I must block them."

  Zhao Deng heard this and his blood rushed up, roaring in anger.

  The Zhao family had two men, an old man and a middle-aged man, but they were like young men with vigorous blood, still able to charge into battle.

  There is also blood.

  ………

  The Deng family mansion was located in the area where government officials lived, and there were many wealthy families around. However, even so, the Deng family stood out.

  Because Deng Jia's master Deng Kuang was the current Grand Councilor, he oversaw all state affairs and was the leader of the civil officials.

  At this moment, in the main hall of Deng's mansion, Deng Kuang was discussing with his eldest son about Zhou Jian's broken leg.

  Deng Kuang had the cultivation of the foundation-building period and should have been able to maintain a youthful appearance, but in order to increase his prestige, he maintained the appearance of a middle-aged man.

  Matching with Deng Lun's own momentum, it has a great sense of oppression.

  Deng Zhongze was much younger, but he had already been appointed as one of the nine senior officials, the Shao Fu, and was a prominent minister in the court.

  Deng Kuang sat calmly on the upper seat, while Deng Zhong sat respectfully below.

  The Deng family is different from the Zhao family. Deng Guifei took charge and had Zhou Feng ruin Zhou Jian's affairs, and Deng Kuang knew about it from the beginning.

  Now the news of Zhou Jian breaking his leg has come out, and it's actually a relief.

  The real battle is the struggle for the prince's throne.

  "One bloody battle has ended, but another bloody battle has quietly begun. Ming Yuan, Guan Xing, and even Zhao Wen are not ordinary people, so we must be more careful."

  Deng Kuang said calmly.

  "As long as Zhou Jian doesn't change his mind, we have already won. And Zhou Meng's weakness is also within our grasp. He really can't stir up any waves."

  Deng nodded in agreement.

  Deng Kuang heard the words with a smile and nodded, then stretched out his hand to clench it into a fist, saying: "As long as Chu Jun's position is secured, this great Zhou dynasty will be unmatched by my father and son."

  It seems like a sure win, but as the Grand Chancellor, Deng Kuang indeed has such strength.

  As for his father's abilities and power, Deng Zhong also deeply believed in him, nodding heavily with eyes that shone with unparalleled fervor.

  The DENG family is about to rise to power.