Chapter 444: At 18 that Year, I Stood Like an Ant

Chapter 445: Eighteen that year, standing like an ant

Silence.

In the dark room, with the appearance of the gray-robed figure, the atmosphere became solidified.

There seemed to be a murderous atmosphere.

Chen Changqing knelt on one knee, his face was slightly pale, and a trace of horror flashed in his eyes.

But it soon dissipated.

"Mr. Chen, are you okay?"

Chen Changqing asked respectfully.

In the room, the gray-robed figure looked at him expressionlessly, and his voice was hoarse: "What? Do you hope that I am in trouble?"

Chen Changqing was startled: "I dare not!"

Then, Chen Changqing said again: "Mr. Chen is as good as a god, and he used a trick to escape from the shell to play with the prince and others!"

"I guess they don't know that you, Mr. Chen, are still alive!"

In the cold room, Chen Changqing spoke slowly.

But in his heart, a deep fear had already risen.

Chen Zhao, not dead!

Chen Zhao, who was supposed to have died at the hands of the imperial guards, and whose body was even hung at the city gate and despised by people, appeared in front of him quietly tonight.

Even though Chen Changqing had expected it, he was still terrified!

This was a trap from beginning to end!

A trap that had been set up for a long time!

Thinking of this, Chen Changqing shuddered.

On that day, Chen Zhao ordered Chen Changqing to trick Li Ci Ning to the Health Hall with the intention of assassinating Li Ci Ning. At the critical moment, Chen Changqing stepped forward and broke up with Chen Zhao.

In the end, in order to save the prince, Chen Changqing was beaten seriously by Chen Zhao and his life was hanging by a thread!

A complete appearance of a loyal emperor and a loyal minister!

However, all this was planned long ago, and everything Chen Changqing did was indicated by Chen Zhao.

Everything he did that day was just a play in front of the prince!

A play that deceived everyone!

...

"You saved him this time, Li Ci Ning will definitely entrust you with important tasks!"

In the room, the gray-robed figure's voice was low and hoarse, and his tone was cold: "Your family is innocent, he will not have too many doubts about you. What you need to do now is to gain his trust as much as possible and gain more power!"

Chen Changqing lowered his eyes and said respectfully: "Subordinates, I will obey Mr. Chen's orders!"

Speaking of this, Chen Changqing paused, and then asked in a deep voice: "Subordinates have doubts, Mr. Chen went to great lengths to do all this... What is the purpose?"

"Don't ask what you shouldn't ask."

The gray-robed figure spoke expressionlessly, without any emotion in his tone.

His cold eyes fell on Chen Changqing, and he spoke hoarsely: "I give you this opportunity to rise to prominence, but I can take it back at any time... Do you understand?"

Hearing this, Chen Changqing trembled all over, his face was a little pale, and he lowered his head: "Subordinates understand!"

He understood that Chen Zhao was threatening him!

His life was still in Chen Zhao's hands.

The gray-robed figure in front of him could easily take his life.

Therefore, Chen Changqing's expression became more respectful, and he knelt down on the ground with his head down.

"I am loyal to Mr. Chen and have no second thoughts."

"..."

After a while.

The room returned to its quietness.

The gray-robed figure disappeared, and the surroundings were dark and dim.

Chen Changqing still knelt on one knee in the same place, with his head down, until after a long silence, as if he finally let go of a heavy burden and breathed a sigh of relief.

Then, he slowly stood up from the ground and looked up. A slightly pale and doubtful face was revealed.

He raised his eyes and stared out the window, his expression gradually solemn, and he remained silent for a long time.

The closer he got, the more he felt that this Chen Zhao was unfathomable.

He hid too deeply!

Who would have thought that he was still alive?

A trick of 'escaping from the shell' successfully evaded everyone's eyes, even the new emperor didn't notice...

Chen Zhao is still alive, he is still hiding in this deep palace, waiting for the opportunity!

But Chen Changqing's heart suddenly sank.

He couldn't see through Chen Zhao's purpose.

That day, Chen Changqing performed a play in front of the prince according to Chen Zhao's instructions.

A play of breaking up with Chen Zhao!

Chen Changqing could vaguely guess Chen Zhao's purpose. After 'escaping from the shell', Chen Zhao lost control of the court.

So, he needed someone to regain all the power and at the same time be controlled and used by him behind the scenes.

And this person!

It was him, Chen Changqing!

...

The next morning.

Chen Changqing, who had just woken up, received a summons from the new emperor.

After changing his clothes, Chen Changqing followed the imperial guards to the Hall of Supreme Harmony to meet the emperor!

In the empty hall.

Chen Changqing, who entered the hall, knelt down respectfully: "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you!"

In the hall.

Li Ci Ning looked at the figure of the prince with a cold gaze. There was a document on his desk.

Information about Chen Changqing's life experience.

Long before, his subordinates had investigated Chen Changqing's life experience clearly.

This person was born in an ordinary family in Beizhou. He joined a small sect since he was a child. He had a talent for martial arts and showed his talent at a very young age.

At the age of eighteen, Chen Changqing went down the mountain and began to travel around the world, doing chivalrous deeds, and then came to the capital and joined the Secret Heaven Division.

And this person solved many cases in the Secret Heaven Division with his outstanding means in just a few years, and successfully promoted all the way to become the leader of the Secret Heaven Division!

Of course, in addition to outstanding ability, the more important thing to become the leader of the Secret Heaven Division is... to have connections!

Intelligence shows that Chen Changqing's ability to become the leader of the Secret Heaven Division is inseparable from Chen Zhao.

At that time, the previous leader of the Secret Heaven Division was murdered, and Chen Zhao happened to choose Chen Changqing, who was in the limelight at the time.

Logically speaking, Chen Changqing was appointed as the leader of the Secret Heaven Division by Chen Zhao, and he should be Chen Zhao's man.

But the intelligence investigated showed that this was not the case.

This Chen Changqing seemed to be different from other people in the Secret Heaven Division. This person had ideals and ambitions, and had different goals and ideas from others.

And this naturally became a thorn in the eyes of others.

Chen Zhao promoted this person in the past, intending to give Chen Changqing a chance, but Chen Changqing's performance obviously did not satisfy Chen Zhao.

Even after becoming the leader of the Secret Heaven Division, Chen Changqing repeatedly obstructed Chen Zhao's plan to frame loyal ministers. In this way, Chen Changqing slowly became a pawn.

In addition, Chen Zhao has four guardian confidants in the Secret Heaven Division, which gradually led to the power of Chen Changqing, the leader, being slowly hollowed out...

...

Li Ci Ning looked at the information in his hand quietly, with a hint of color in his cold eyes.

This Chen Changqing is indeed a talent!

Although this person is Chen Zhao's subordinate, he is completely different from Chen Zhao.

What he did in the Secret Heaven Division over the years could not escape Li Ci Ning's eyes. From the investigation data, this person's style of doing things is very principled.

But it is precisely because of his principles that he has not been trusted by Chen Zhao.

And this is good news for Li Ci Ning.

And his previous life-saving rescue also made Li Ci Ning interested in this person.

Now Li Ci Ning is in need of people, and Chen Changqing in front of him has good martial arts and is loyal to the court. He is a rare talent!

If it were normal times, Li Ci Ning would naturally not easily believe this person in front of him. But now that Chen Zhao is dead and the trouble has been eradicated, Li Ci Ning does not need to worry too much.

On the other hand, Li Ci Ning urgently needs the trump card of Mi Tian Si!

Even though Mi Tian Si has been seriously injured after several twists and turns, it still cannot be underestimated. Li Ci Ning must take control of Mi Tian Si as soon as possible, and Chen Changqing, the leader in front of him, is his best way.

Li Ci Ning slowly retracted his gaze from the table and looked at Chen Changqing who was kneeling in front of the palace: "Are you Chen Changqing?"

In front of the palace, Chen Changqing knelt on the ground and bowed his head respectfully: "Your Majesty, I am Chen Changqing."

Li Ci Ning looked at him and said in a gentle tone: "How is your injury?"

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. My injury is no longer serious."

"This time, I have to thank you!"

Li Ci Ning suddenly sighed and said: "If it weren't for Chen Kuishoushou's rescue, I'm afraid I would have died on the spot this time!"

Chen Changqing's expression remained unchanged, and he said in a deep voice: "This is my duty!"

Li Ci Ning waved his hand: "Chen Kuishou has made great contributions to saving the emperor this time, and I will not treat the meritorious people unfairly, Chen Kuishou, tell me what you want as soon as possible, I will satisfy Chen Kuishou. "

"I dare not!"

Chen Changqing said in a deep voice: "Chen Zhao intended to assassinate Your Majesty, and he deserves death. As Chen Zhao's subordinate, I failed to protect Your Majesty in the first place, which is my dereliction of duty..."

"I dare not make any request."

Li Ci Ning chuckled: "Chen Kuishou does not need to be so restrained. Chen Zhao's wolfish ambition has nothing to do with Chen Kuishou. I am not a tyrant, and I will not be confused about right and wrong."

At this point, Li Ci Ning spoke again: "If it were not for Chen Kuishou's advance tip-off that day, I am afraid I would have been fooled by Chen Zhao..."

At this point, a trace of fear flashed in Li Ci Ning's eyes.

That day, before Chen Changqing protected the emperor, he secretly handed him a piece of intelligence. It was because of this that Li Ci Ning was able to prepare in advance.

"I wonder how Chen Kuishou found out that Chen Zhao wanted to attack me?"

Li Ci Ning suddenly asked.

Chen Changqing said calmly: "The night before Chen Zhao assassinated His Majesty, he suddenly secretly summoned me and others to the palace. I realized something was wrong at that time..."

"The next day, after the Princess and the Prince of Lin entered the secret room... Chen Zhao ordered me to trick His Majesty to come to the Health Palace. I was especially careful..."

"Remind Your Majesty to be careful... I didn't expect that Chen Zhao really had a problem!"

Chen Changqing's explanation was normal, but Li Ci Ning still heard the meaning.

"Chen Kuishou, he is really brave and resourceful, and loyal to the court. He is really rare!"

Li Ci Ning sighed.

"Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty!"

Li Ci Ning looked at Chen Changqing in front of the palace and suddenly asked, "I wonder if Chen Kuishou is willing to work for me?"

After this, Chen Changqing seemed to be stunned and said in a deep voice, "But I am guilty, I am afraid..."

"Chen Kuishou saved my life and is loyal to me. I am willing to believe you."

Li Ci Ning interrupted Chen Changqing slowly and said slowly, "Although Chen Kuishou was deceived by Chen Zhao, he did not mean to do so. He also abandoned the dark and turned to the light in time to save my life. This is a rare loyal minister!"

"Now I need a loyal minister like Chen Kuishou by my side. Is Chen Kuishou willing to work for me?"

Hearing this, Chen Changqing's face was extremely solemn, excited and trembling: "I am willing to die for Your Majesty!"

"Very good."

Li Ci Ning smiled and said slowly: "You are now the leader of the Secret Heaven Division. In this case, you will continue to take over the position of the leader of the Secret Heaven Division in the future. At the same time, I will give you another imperial edict, ordering you to eliminate all the accomplices left by Chen Zhao in the Secret Heaven Division..."

"If you have any questions, you can come to the palace to report to me at any time..."

"..."

In the quiet hall.

Li Ci Ning issued several imperial edicts lightly!

And Chen Changqing's fate has completely changed with these imperial edicts.

When he walked out of the hall, Chen Changqing's eyes were a little dazed. He looked up at the open space in front of the hall, and he could see the whole imperial city.

This is the palace of the Daning Dynasty, a symbol of the peak of imperial power!

Chen Changqing never thought that he would be able to set foot here one day.

He never thought that one day he would hold power and stand at the peak of power.

Now he has completely controlled the Secret Heaven Division. From now on, he will have the final say in the Secret Heaven Division, and no one will hinder him from behind.

With the emperor's decree, he can almost be said to have the imperial sword in his hand!

No one will force him to become a prostitute, and no one will force him to kill innocent people!

Chen Changqing closed his eyes, as if he could still recall the woman who died tragically in front of him not long ago, and the little girl who was only a few years old.

That was the widow of the Xu family!

In the end, she couldn't escape Chen Zhao's butcher knife!

The look in their eyes before their tragic death made Chen Changqing tremble all over.

Fortunately, such a thing will never happen again in the future... He will never allow such a tragedy to happen again.

Taking a deep breath, Chen Changqing slowly opened his eyes.

He has successfully won the trust of His Majesty and become a knife under the hands of the current emperor!

He has the right to enter the palace to meet the emperor at any time!

This also means that Chen Changqing will only have one master in the future... the current emperor!

As the leader of the Secret Heaven Division, he will no longer fear any officials and dignitaries in the capital!

This is a powerful official!

And all this was exchanged for his life!

At the same time, there is also an illusion that things have changed!

Recalling that when he was eighteen years old, he was full of vigor and vitality and went down the mountain from his master's door, wandering around the world, wanting to plead for the people and do something for the people of the world.

But he repeatedly hit a wall and was constantly beaten by reality.

In the end, his edges were almost worn away.

Until... that person appeared!

A handsome figure gradually emerged in Chen Changqing's eyes.

"Prince Lin!"

If it weren't for him, I'm afraid that Chen Changqing would still be the muddleheaded him now.

Perhaps, he had been kicked out by Chen Zhao...

In a trance, Chen Changqing suddenly remembered that it had been almost ten years since he went down the mountain from his master's door!

And the things he dreamed of back then are now right in front of him!

In a trance, Chen Changqing seemed to remember himself at the age of eighteen, standing outside the gate of the capital, like an insignificant ant.

And now, he stands in the imperial city, above power, and has become a hot minister of the emperor!

The fate of life has changed at this moment.

Chen Changqing secretly made up his mind!

When he retracted his gaze, a trace of haze flashed in his eyes again.

Everything is not over yet!

Chen Zhao is still alive!

The one who is alive is Chen Zhao, his biggest threat and hidden danger.

This hidden danger must be prevented!

It must also be eliminated!

He, after all, will never be controlled by others again one day.

Chen Changqing's eyes gradually became gloomy.

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