Chu Zhiyuan was no stranger to Chu Zhiting's Zhige Courtyard, having visited it several times.
Moreover, he often corresponded with Prince Ying, Chu Mingrui.
The letters not only discussed military strategy and the art of war, but also the deployment of troops in the Northern Territory, the intention behind each deployment, and the encounters with the Great Meng's Steppe Iron Cavalry. Every subtle change and choice of thought was carefully written down and passed on to Chu Zhiyuan.
The two even used encrypted writing.
The completed letter would be copied again using encryption, so that outsiders would only see gibberish. Chu Zhiyuan would receive Chu Mingrui's letter every few days, who jokingly said in the letter that it was several times more frequent than a family letter. Chu Zhiyuan would also reply in a timely manner.
Both had a deep understanding of military strategy, formations, and the Steppe Iron Cavalry, and their exchanges were mutually beneficial. Chu Zhiyuan could see Chu Mingrui's intentions.
He wanted to cultivate him into a successor, to become the next generation's God of War, truly pouring his heart and soul into it.
Chu Zhiyuan was also embarrassed to refuse, and at the same time, he enjoyed the feeling of strategizing and commanding the world. The collision of their wisdom often brought great gains and benefits to each other.
Within the Mingwu Palace, Chu Zhiyuan's closest people were Chu Mingxuan, Chu Zhiting, and Chu Zhichuan.
Chu Zhiyao had already left the Mingwu Palace and returned to the army. The time spent together was shorter, and the sense of closeness was slightly less. Chu Zhiyuan could not accept that Chu Zhiting was seriously injured.
He was a Shizi, and the Shizi of Prince Ying, not like himself, the Shizi of Prince Qing. Who dared to seriously injure him?
He immediately thought of the Evil Sect.
Since they couldn't do anything to him, they sought the pleasure of revenge from other Shizis!
With a gloomy face, he hurried to Zhige Courtyard, where Chu Mingxuan, Chu Zhichuan, and the princes and Shizis of Mingwu Palace were all present. Chu Mingxuan and Chu Zhichuan were inside the house looking after Chu Zhiting, while the others were gathered in the small pavilion in the center of the courtyard, discussing animatedly.
As soon as Chu Zhiyuan appeared, they stood up abruptly and surrounded him. "Fourth Brother!"
"Fourth Brother, you've finally come!"
"Fourth!"
"Fourth Brother, go and see Ninth Brother, he's badly injured this time, almost lost his life."
Chu Zhiyuan nodded, cupped his fist at the crowd, and strode inside, lifting the thick curtain. Immediately, a strong smell of medicine filled the air. The entire room seemed to be filled with the smell, as if there was no air.
Chu Mingxuan and Chu Zhichuan were both sitting by the bed, holding the pale-faced Chu Zhiting who was lying on the bed. Chu Zhiting had a wry smile on his face, his wrist being held by Chu Mingxuan for examination.
Chu Mingxuan even closed his eyes solemnly, motionless. Chu Zhichuan was also quite helpless.
Seeing Chu Zhiyuan's appearance, Chu Zhiting's eyes lit up, and he quickly said, "Fourth Brother!"
Chu Mingxuan opened his eyes, released Chu Zhiting's wrist, and quickly turned around, saying, "Fourth, you've finally come back!" Chu Zhichuan made way for him, vacating a stool.
Chu Zhiyuan sat down directly without ceremony and placed his hand on Chu Zhiting's wrist.
In fact, there was no need to feel his pulse, he already knew his condition. He was not in serious danger, only his internal organs were weak.
Obviously, he was not lightly injured, but with the Mingwu Palace's elixirs, as long as he was rescued in time, his life would not be in danger.
As soon as Chu Zhiyuan touched his wrist, a warm breath entered his body, and he couldn't help it anymore. His eyes turned red and his nose felt sour. Chu Zhiyuan withdrew his hand and looked at him.
Chu Zhiting said with red eyes, "Fourth Brother, you must avenge me. My two guards are dead!" Chu Zhiyuan frowned.
Chu Zhiting said, "They grew up with me since they were young, and they were as close to me as brothers. A few days ago, they were clamoring to go to Father and join his command, unwilling to be guards by my side anymore. They wanted to make meritorious service and get promoted, to bring honor to their ancestors!"
Chu Zhiyuan said slowly with a somber face, "Who did it? ... Forget it, no matter who it is!"
Chu Zhiting said, "It was the Secret Shadow Sect and the Jade Cauldron Sect together. They suddenly jumped out of the shadows. If it weren't for the two of them fighting to the death, I would have been drained by that Jade Cauldron Sect guy!"
His face turned pale as he thought of the situation at the time.
The Jade Cauldron Sect guy was too evil.
As soon as he touched his chest, all the strength in his body disappeared, as soft as a chicken waiting to be slaughtered.
He couldn't lift his arms or make a sound, and could only let the Jade Cauldron Sect guy continuously devour his essence and blood.
As his essence and blood were constantly sucked away, his body became weaker and weaker. Originally, he had strength but couldn't use it, but later he became completely powerless.
If it hadn't been for the two guards disregarding their own fatal attacks and exchanging their lives for his, frantically attacking the Jade Cauldron Sect guy before they died, he would have been drained before the Zhenwu Division's experts could rescue him.
The room filled with the smell of medicine suddenly became oppressive, and Chu Zhichuan and Chu Mingxuan found it difficult to breathe.
Chu Zhiyuan quickly realized this, withdrew his killing intent, and said calmly, "I will clean up the Jade Cauldron Sect and Secret Shadow Sect in the city again. The person who assassinated you is already dead, right?"
"They escaped." Chu Zhiting shook his head. "They fled as soon as they saw the Zhenwu Division's experts coming to help."
"Escaped?!" Chu Zhiyuan's face became even more gloomy.
Chu Zhiting said, "The Zhenwu Division's experts have already done their best, but the four assassins were too powerful."
Chu Zhiyuan said, "The Zhenwu Division has already gone to chase them, right?"
"Yes." Chu Zhiting nodded.
Chu Mingxuan snorted, "These evil sects are lawless, but the Zhenwu Division is too incompetent, they couldn't even stop them from entering the inner city!"
Letting the evil sect demons enter the inner city was a dereliction of duty by the Zhenwu Division. Grandmasters were stationed at all four inner city gates to monitor whether any evil sect demons entered. Obviously, they had failed in their duty this time.
Chu Zhiyuan said, "Now the evil sect demons are becoming more and more difficult to deal with. They have methods to deceive the heavens and cross the sea... I will clean up the inner city again!"
"Yes, Fourth, you should clean it carefully again. In my opinion, you should clean it every day!" Chu Mingxuan gritted his teeth. "These demons are too rampant. Today they assassinate Ninth, tomorrow they can assassinate Tenth, or even every prince and grandson... Everyone must be careful."
Chu Zhiyuan looked at Chu Zhiting, and finally shook his head without further reprimanding him.
After the initial suppression of the Secret Shadow Sect and the Jade Cauldron Sect, Chu Zhiyuan had warned them in the Mingwu Palace.
He warned them to be careful and vigilant against the Secret Shadow Sect and the Jade Cauldron Sect's revenge. They would definitely take revenge, bring more guards, don't go to crowded places, and don't go out at night. Obviously, Chu Zhiting had not truly listened.
He was attacked at night. He actually ran to the Linglong Bookstore at night!
As soon as Chu Zhiting saw Chu Zhiyuan's eyes, he knew what he wanted to say, and said helplessly, "Someone invited me to go, and it was hard to refuse." Chu Zhiyuan narrowed his eyes.
Chu Mingxuan said, "It was a guy under Tenth Brother's command, there shouldn't be any problems."
"It's still better to investigate." Chu Zhiyuan said, "I will let the Zhenwu Division investigate." Chu Mingxuan said, "I will keep an eye on this matter."
He also held a position in the Ministry of Rites, as a Counselor in the Department of Consultations, a low official rank, but with little power. But keeping an eye on this matter was more than enough.
Chu Zhiyuan looked at Chu Zhiting for a few moments: "Take good care of yourself, you will be fine in a few days, I will avenge you." "Thank you, Fourth Brother." Chu Zhiting smiled.
Chu Zhiyuan got up and walked out.
