Or maybe it's because they are the same people, and they are only trying to get the life they want, so there has never been any big conflict between them.
Chu Junyou was tired of fighting for others, but he also wanted to help Shen Zhongbai. This time he simply told him Chu Tiankuo's true identity. As long as Tianji Pavilion was eliminated, Gu Qiang would lose many masters, and naturally he would She couldn't continue to clamor. All this time, Shen Zhongbai had not made a move against her. The reason was simply because he was afraid that there were too many forces behind Gu Qiang and he would not be able to deal with it by himself.
After getting rid of Tianji Pavilion, their biggest concern was eliminated. No one could protect them secretly.
"You did this very carefully, but aren't you and Chu Tiankuo brothers? You are cruel."
"Where do brothers come from? We are not related by blood at all. How can we be brothers? It's just that we have a somewhat similar face, nothing else. But he does have such a brother. After so many years, he His whereabouts were already unknown. I changed my name casually, and he really thought I was his brother. He never doubted my identity until I left. "
After Shen Zhongbai heard this, he didn't know how he should react, so he could only close his mouth and said nothing.
Chu Junyou had never cared about the affection between his children. He knew this, but he had never thought that he would be so cruel to Chu Tiankuo, who had taken good care of him for so many years.
"Why, is the emperor frightened by all the comments made by the common people? Don't worry, the common people only want to be free and easy in their lives, and have never thought about killing anyone. But since you and I are friends, what do you want to do? I will definitely help you with your tasks. It doesn’t matter to me whether this person has helped me before.”
After knowing him for so many years, Shen Zhongbai has become accustomed to it. Seeing how Chu Junyou doesn't care about the love between his children, he can rest assured about him and let him stay by his side.
"Do you really not regret it? I have already sent people to arrest your so-called brother. After all, we have been together for so many years. Are you really willing to betray Tianji Pavilion for me?"
"I think, for this matter, it seems that his life should be spared. Even if Tianji Pavilion is sealed, you can definitely spare his life. The emperor should not be so stingy. He must take his old life, right? He is too old. You are not young anymore, your Majesty will not care about this with a middle-aged man."
"You mean, even if I take this opportunity to practice Tianji Pavilion, I will spare his life. It seems that you were not prepared to take his life from the beginning."
Shen Zhongbai actually smiled when he heard this. "I really can't figure out what you're thinking."
"Although I am not a good person. I will not push the person who has been with me for so many years into the fire pit like this. He is really too tired. There are also intrigues in Tianji Pavilion. I am doing this for him. Well, letting him rest can be considered a peace of mind. It is also a good thing for him to not have to participate in unnecessary things. "
"Then if the imperial guard brings Chu Tiankuo here later, I hope you won't go back on what you just said."
"How could I go back on my word? You have known me for so many years. When have I ever regretted what I said? But I hope your guard doesn't have the habit of beating people after giving in."
"Of course it won't happen."
After Chu Tiankuo was kicked, he was thrown directly on the dilapidated carriage behind him. His hands and feet were tied up, for fear of escaping, but the knot was actually very easy for him to open.
However, there were two groups of troops outside, following the carriage, and he could not escape at all. On the battlefield, he has suffered enough at the disadvantage of being outnumbered. I will not choose to provoke them at this time.
Although we still don’t know where they are going to take us, there is nothing wrong with staying there honestly. If the leader kicked him because he was collaborating with the enemy, He should be a kind person, but I don't know what the person behind him is like.
"No matter what, it won't be so fast. I'll give you that address. It will take at least a day or so to get back to Kyoto. But I don't know if he would have thought that I was the one who exposed this matter."
"But you should also know that if he is really suspected of collaborating with the enemy, I will not spare his life no matter what. If you say it like this, aren't you afraid that I will change my mind and kill him directly? Life?"
"Your Majesty, that's probably not the case. Besides, since I just told this matter, it means that I am absolutely sure that he is not a traitor to the enemy and the country. I will never risk the person I want to protect. Is it so simple to expose it to you? If I am not 100% sure, how can I say, do you think I am a fool? "
"That's fine, but if it is found out that he is really suspected of collaborating with the enemy and betraying the country, I will not be merciful. You should know this."
Gusu Liang followed Shen Qianshan's advice, prepared his things, and decided to go find Chu Tiankuo. However, he did not expect that not long after leaving Kyoto, he encountered the imperial guard who came menacingly. He had also met Yu Shou before. Although he was not an official in the court, after all, he opened a tavern in the capital. It was not surprising to meet him. He still said hello to the person in front of him. .
"General Pei, what are you doing? There is such a big battle. Is there anything important going out?"
"I can't say it's important, but this is a mission sent by the emperor. He asked me to capture a previous fugitive, a person who collaborated with the enemy and treason on the Xixia battlefield."
"Collaborating with the enemy and treason? This war has been going on for so long. Aren't most of the soldiers here now led by the Ministry of War? Where are the opportunities to arrest people for treason?"
"This is a secret. There is really no comment."
Pei Jie has always been kind to people, but he waved his hand to Gu Suliang in embarrassment, indicating that he had no comment on the matter.
"Oh, that's good. I won't ask any more questions. If you have time, Mr. Pei, please don't forget to come and sit in our Lingyin Pavilion. I have been doing a lot of things. I want to ask Mr. Pei for advice. Well, there has never been a chance."
"Young Master Gusu is just joking. You and I have different livelihoods. Why do we ask for advice? It's just to make friends. But Young Master Gusu looks like he is going on a long trip. Why have you packed so much luggage? "
"I can't say I'm traveling far away. I just have a friend I haven't seen for a long time. I thought I could meet him and catch up with him when I go out to discuss business this time, so I plan to stay for two more days."
"Really? Let's have a good time over there. It looks like there is a young master here in the capital, so you don't have to worry about anything? It's a good thing. Let's take this opportunity to play for two more days."
"Not necessarily. This guy always causes me trouble. Sometimes I don't know what to do with him. I just hope that this time I leave and she gets into some big trouble for me."
"No, the young master is smart and is recognized as a business wizard in Kyoto. Besides, if there is any trouble, I will take care of it for you. After all, I am also a member of the Yushou family. I can still do this little thing. Help you."
"It's still troublesome. Mr. Pei needs to take more care of it."
"That's okay. Since there's nothing important and you're out visiting relatives and friends, it's not convenient for me to delay you any longer. I'm going back to Beijing with this wanted prisoner soon. Please pay attention to your safety on the way. "
Chu Tiankuo, who had been in the carriage all the time, was conscious. With his deep internal energy and good hearing, he had already heard that the person speaking outside the window was Gu Su Liang, but now he was also gagged. What? There's no way to tell. We can only wait and see whether the guy outside can tell from Pei Jie's mouth that the person he arrested is himself.
Gusu Liang naturally heard it easily, but he didn't expect Shen Zhongbai's people to move so quickly, and Chu Tiankuo didn't have the slightest defense on his side, so he was caught like this, which really surprised him.
After all, although Tianji Pavilion has a small number of people with high martial arts skills, it does not mean that Tianji Pavilion, which can be easily broken into by a random army, is not superior to the number of people, but to the various agencies of Tianji Pavilion, which are all ordinary people. It's incomprehensible, unimaginable, and even more impossible to break in easily. Is the person in the carriage really Chu Tiankuo? Will he be caught so easily
Gu Suliang didn't say anything, but after parting ways with Pei Jie, he followed back secretly. After all, he was not sure whether the person on the carriage was Chu Tiankuo, so he didn't dare to act rashly, but there was one thing. It is certain that the traitor Pei Jie mentioned must be related to Chu Tiankuo.
Although he didn’t know why he was caught and why he was caught so easily, he had to follow him now to know what happened. Chu Junyou didn’t want to sneak him back to Beijing just yet. After telling the story, he followed me secretly, so he changed his clothes and walked in through the back door of Lingyin Pavilion. He happened to meet Gu Qiang who was coming downstairs and wanted to go to the kitchen to find something to eat. , the two people bumped into each other, and it was a bit awkward. Fortunately, Gu Qiang didn't come up and treat him as a bad guy. After taking a closer look at the person in front of him, he asked.