Chapter 978: 541: Chen Who Shook the Capital

Chapter 978: Chapter 541: Chen Who Shook the Capital

Even Chen Yuan himself had to admit, there seemed to be something seriously wrong with Sima Ke’s mind, even more terrifying than Ouyang Zhi, and the other party could only accept it helplessly.

Sima Ke, however, was extremely excited to want to send his mother.

Determined to have Chen Yuan visit his hometown and leave a gift.

He really didn’t know what to say.

Simply put…..

Chen Yuan gave Sima Ke a deep look and said softly:

“Your Highness, please sit down first.”

Then, with a casual wave, he offered a cup of spiritual tea.

This was the way of hospitality.

Though he had returned to this house in the capital after three months, Chen Yuan was not the least bit uncomfortable, just as it was before.

“Thank you, Green Envoy.”

A smile appeared on Sima Ke’s face as he slowly sat down.

Today, after hearing the news of Chen Yuan’s return to the capital, he quickly put aside his tasks, postponed several important banquets, and came to his residence to wait.

And so it went on until late at night.

However, he did not care.

The price was worth paying to win over Chen Yuan.

The youngest marquis in Great Jin, promoted for military merits, held a very different status.

Besides, Chen Yuan had officially advanced to Yang Transformation, becoming a True Master Realm powerhouse. He was on the verge of exploding in power. If he didn’t tether Chen Yuan, letting his two brothers win him over,

how would he have a way to survive?

But he couldn’t rush things. Chen Yuan had just returned, and it was bound to cause a huge stir and attract the attention of many eyes in the capital. If he brought his mother and consort now, it would easily be detected.

At that time, he would be truly doomed.

Stability, he must remain stable.

As long as Chen Yuan entered the Immortal Cave of his mother and consort, he could stand on the same front with him.

“Your Highness might be a bit too impatient.” Compared to Sima Ke, Chen Yuan remained calm, clear about his current situation.

The attitude of Jingtai towards him was still unknown, and he couldn’t be careless.

After all, the position of Heavenly Patrol Bureau’s four Divine Envoys still required Jingtai’s approval. Whether the other side would agree was still an unknown matter now.

Being a marquis was an illusion unless Jingtai was willing to give him military power.

Only the position of the four Divine Envoys was real.

“Brother Chen may not know, but I just found out some news, Father intends to establish a Crown Prince….” Sima Ke spoke with a serious face, also filled with great excitement.

Otherwise, how could he have been so impatient in persuading Noble Consort Yang?

“Is this true?”

Chen Yuan furrowed his brow, somewhat skeptical.

With Jingtai’s Core Realm cultivation, having a lifespan of a full sixty years, even now, he could still live for a hundred more years, how could he have the mind to establish a Crown Prince?

Previously, there had not been a hint of this.

Could it be something that happened during the few months he was stationed in Liangzhou?

Moreover, even if Jingtai established a Crown Prince, unless he abdicated to become a Supreme Emperor, given the lifespans of Sima Qian, Sima You, and Sima Ke three brothers.

They might not outlive him honestly.

“As the saying goes, rumors don’t come from nowhere; even though it’s not known for sure if true or false, for it to be circulating faintly within the Imperial Palace, it must be Father’s tacit consent.

At that time, I will need the Green Envoy’s full support!”

Sima Ke’s tone shifted, looking earnestly at Chen Yuan.

He was almost a lonely figure, even if he wanted to develop forces, but some officials in the court had already concluded that he had almost lost his chance, indifferent to roping him in.

In contrast, it was different for the Eldest Prince Sima Qian and Second Prince Sima You, those nobles and officials who wished to support the future emperor were all actively cozying up to them.

Without the help of Chen Yuan or the Zhang Xi behind him, Sima Ke had no hope at all.

And it was precisely under such increasing pressure that Sima Ke’s mentality gradually changed, willing to use any means to ascend the throne!

“Hmm….”

Chen Yuan narrowed his eyes, without making a commitment.

In his heart, he was pondering over Sima Ke’s words and his own situation.

Clearly, helping Sima Ke ascend and his own schemes were completely contrary; he was already thinking of rebellion, how could he have the leisure to help him?

He wasn’t aspiring to earn merits for supporting the future emperor, thus becoming a major court official.

Then gradually launching an offensive toward the throne.

The Sima Family’s depths were profound, the capital’s depths also profound, usurping the throne wasn’t just about having power, he had thought about it before, but later Moluo had told him.

Behind the Sima Family, there were some people supporting them.

Those people, even the Sixth Realm Immortal level Moluo, spoke of them as if facing a great enemy.

As for Sima Ke’s mention of the imperial sister and mother consort, it was all the more laughable.

Their appearances and statuses were indeed noble, stirring a desire to conquer, but ultimately, they were just two women, Chen Yuan wouldn’t be led by the nose by them.

Nor would he change his mind because of it.

A real man should aspire for great ambitions, wield a sword three feet long, sweep through troubled times, establish dominion over the land, how could he be tempted by wine and women?

And Chen Yuan’s hesitation caused Sima Ke’s heart to skip a beat, faintly feeling something was amiss, previously the other party had promised him everything.

Why now….

“Green Envoy….”

“Green Envoy…..”

“Hmm?”

Chen Yuan, with calm eyes, turned his gaze and fixed it on Sima Ke:

“What does Your Highness want to say?”

Sima Ke gritted his teeth, suddenly stood up, fell to one knee under Chen Yuan, and said solemnly:

“I’m willing to swear a heavy oath, as long as the Green Envoy can help me seize the throne, in the future, I will surely share the world with the Green Envoy, I will be the emperor, and the Green Envoy will be….king!”