In Gongzi Yuan's mansion, Ying Yuan sat behind the desk with a dejected look on his face, pouring a glass of wine into his mouth with a dejected look on his face.

He looked ahead with empty eyes and sighed dejectedly.

"This royal family really can't have true love!"

"Whoever takes it seriously will lose!"

Ying Yuan put down the wine cup dejectedly, then lowered his head helplessly.

Just at this moment, a pair of slender, white hands with a few calluses gently placed on Ying Yuan's temples, silently pressing on him.

The only one who could take action at this time was naturally Jiufeng, the personal maid.

Ying Yuan was not surprised at all.

Under normal circumstances, he might have made a joke or two, but at this moment, he didn't even want to say anything.

In fact, he can also convince himself!

After all, compared to the later dynasties where fathers and sons fought against each other and brothers fought against each other for the sake of succession and throne...

The relationship between him and Fusu was considered to be quite good.

In fact, Fusu treated his younger brother very well.

This time, he didn't do anything backstabbing, he just concealed something.

But, maybe it was because the relationship between the two brothers was so good before.

To the extent that, it was obvious that this time, Fusu had only concealed a little bit of something, which could even be considered normal human nature.

But Ying Yuan just couldn't stand it.

Because in his opinion, all his plans had never been concealed from Fusu.

But why did Fusu hide it from me?
For Ying Yuan, although Fusu and Hu Hai are both his brothers, in fact, their status in his heart is completely different.

Therefore, at this moment, he is depressed.

Jiufeng looked at her young master, who was rarely looking dejected, with gentle eyes, and suddenly spoke softly.

"Sir, why don't you invite Mr. Chen to come over?"

"Perhaps, he knows something?"

Upon hearing Chen Ping's name, Ying Yuan finally perked up a little, thought about it, and finally nodded.

Chen Ping arrived very quickly.

And the relationship between Chen Ping and Ying Yuan was indeed not the kind that required any politeness.

Chen Ping had just taken his seat when Ying Yuan asked in a deep voice.

"Mr. Chen, I'm sure you know about my brother's affairs."

"But before in Qilin Palace, I asked my brother in person, but he remained silent!"

"What do you think about this matter?"

No wonder Ying Yuan was so straightforward in front of Chen Ping.

But in Ying Yuan's eyes, in his own camp, when it comes to understanding and grasping people's hearts, Chen Ping is undoubtedly the number one.

Even Xiao He, who was full of wisdom and strategies, had to admit this.

So, after Chen Ping arrived, Ying Yuan raised his questions without hesitation.

And Chen Ping, obviously, is worthy of Ying Yuan's trust.

"Sir, I have a question for you. What is Fusu like in your eyes?"

"Is he the benevolent gentleman that everyone says he is? Or is he a sinister person who speaks sweet words but has a vicious heart?"

In response to Ying Yuan's question, Chen Ping asked a question first.

Facing this question, Ying Yuan did not respond randomly. He pondered for a moment and then slowly said, "Although I often criticize my brother for being pedantic and old-fashioned, I even said to his face that he is stupid!"

"But there is one thing I can confirm, that is, his thoughts on Daqin have never changed!"

"He is a true gentleman, the kind who has no falsehood at all!"

Ying Yuan's words were so decisive and full of confidence!

Because Fusu, no matter the impression we get from him in real life or the image recorded in history books, is a ceiling-level gentleman.

It can be said that no one can stand shoulder to shoulder with Fusu in this regard.

Chen Ping was not surprised to hear Ying Yuan's answer, because he actually thought so too.

"In that case, what do you think, Master Fusu is hiding something because there is a conspiracy to harm you, Master? Or does Master Fusu think that some things should really be kept secret from you?"

"Sir, you might as well ask yourself about this matter!"

Chen Ping's words were somewhat mysterious, and they brought out all his doubts.

But it was these two sentences that made Ying Yuan frown.

Yes!

These past two days, he had been racking his brains to figure out what Fusu was plotting, and he had even forgotten what kind of person Fusu was!
How could a person who committed suicide by sword because of a forged imperial edict, not even caring about his own life, be a sinister person?
What's more, Ying Yuan had never hidden anything from his brother Fusu, and he spoke openly about everything.

And this is where Ying Yuan is struggling.

"Tsk, so annoying!"

"Mr. Chen, what on earth is it that my brother has to hide from me?"

It's actually normal for Ying Yuan to have this suspicion.

This is not a question of whether Ying Yuan and Fusu have a good relationship, but an instinct brought about by Ying Yuan's holding the power of a country during his time as regent.

How can a person in a high position be simple?
What Ying Yuan really needs to do is to balance and adjust this mentality.

Fortunately, Ying Yuan has Chen Ping by his side!
"My lord, I don't know!"

When Ying Yuan heard Chen Ping's answer, he immediately frowned.

But Chen Ping hasn't finished speaking yet!

"However, although I don't know what Prince Fusu is plotting, I can probably guess why Prince Fusu is plotting this!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Ying Yuan's emotions were immediately aroused.

He looked at Chen Ping in surprise, and spoke stutteringly after a long while.

"Mr. Chen...Mr. Chen...Mr. Chen, are you sure?"

For Ying Yuan, who used to argue with people face to face and always had a confident tone, this kind of performance was simply unbelievable.

Especially Chen Ping, he glanced at Ying Yuan opposite him, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

Obviously, to Ying Yuan, Fusu was completely different.

This difference even exceeds his desire for power as the regent.

After all, under normal circumstances, shouldn't one try to eliminate as many obstacles as possible to becoming the crown prince?
But the result is that this young master of our family is worried about the relationship between brothers!
This kind of pure heart is so rare and precious.

"Sir, although I'm not 100% sure, I'm still 70% to 80% sure!"

"In Ping's opinion, Master Fusu's move is actually for you, Master!"

When Ying Yuan heard Chen Ping stop talking here, he immediately became anxious.

Do all counselors have this problem, they only speak half of what they say?
This would make Ying Yuan really want to hang Chen Ping up!

It's such a shame to do something that keeps people on suspense!
But there is no other way. Ying Yuan, who is worried about gains and losses, can only rely on Chen Ping! (End of this chapter)