C249 (1/2)

”It seems like fourth royal brother doesn't dare to drink it.” As Jin Chupei spoke, he changed the cup of wine in his hand and poured the wine that was originally given to Jin Chuxuan into his mouth. Lifting his neck, he drank it all in one gulp and then looked at Jin Chuxuan with the empty cup as his eyes moved, as if he was mocking him: How about it, I've already drank it, you think it's poisonous?

Jin Chuxuan was stunned.

When he was once again faced with the other cup of wine that Jin Chupei had passed over, he, however, no longer had any reason to reject.

”Alright, I'll have this cup of wine.”

This time, Jin Chuxuan did not nag any further and bluntly emptied his wine cup. Then, he casually placed it on the mahogany table at the side, which slightly moved.

”Serve the dishes.” Jin Chupei did not make Jin Chuxuan wait long either. With a clap of his hands, the Attendant s placed themselves onto a table of delicious delicacies.

Even before coming forward, Jin Chuxuan could already smell the fragrance.

This table of wine, from the moment Jin Chupei had left with Sun Jinzi to now, it was only an hour, and no matter what he did, he could not get rid of it. Furthermore, Jin Chupei had just returned from the battlefield, so there was someone else who arranged the table of wine.

But so what?

A person that did not belong to him, did not belong to him in the end.

No matter how long he thought about it, it was all useless.

”fourth royal brother, how long has it been since us two brothers ate at the same table like this?” Unconventional as usual, the expression in Jin Chupei's eyes when he held the wine cup, was especially pure.

It was as if he truly treated Jin Chuxuan as his own blood brother.

However, both of them understood.

They could never get along in harmony. One was the son of the previous Empress, the other was the son of the current Queen. The difference between them was like heaven and earth.

The knot in his heart was also caused by this.

”It's been a long time. After I grew up, I never had one again.”

Even during the banquet, it was not as if they were eating at the same table. They all had their own tables, bringing their own subordinates and eating with them.

Occasionally, he would raise his cup and look at the other party. In his eyes, enmity could be seen, but not the calmness he currently possessed.

”The royal palace in the capital doesn't have any siblings present?” Jin Chupei suddenly sighed.

”It belongs to you, to me, and to royal father.” Jin Chuxuan became more emotional after hearing Jin Chupei's words. Borrowing the alcohol effect, he also said a sentence of truth.

”I don't care if you take the meritorious services.” Maybe he cared about the contribution he received and the way the Emperor viewed him, but now, he only cared about Sun Jinzi.

”Sixth royal brother is a man of character.” Since the words had come to this point, the feast was still in progress. Jin Chuxuan did not wish to make any detours and spoke straightforwardly.

”Just for the sake of the Sixth Sister-in-Law, you gave away such a huge merit.”

Hearing Jin Chuxuan's understanding, Jin Chupei did not have any feelings towards him.

It was not that he couldn't tell, but Jin Chuxuan was saying that he was loyal to her, but in reality, she was secretly ridiculing him for being emotional. If he was too loyal to her, it meant that he might have more weaknesses, and would be even harder for him to accomplish anything.

Although Jin Chuxuan was a little sad in his heart, in the end, in his heart, women were just the icing on the cake, and were not the things he ultimately wanted to pursue.

And, in his private heart, he had always believed that a man could only have the woman he wanted if he had the right and the money.

If he only had a woman, but no power or wealth that could match her, then that woman was destined to be unprotected as well.

It was possible that the woman would turn her back on his power and choose to leave on her own accord.

There were also some who were adorable. It was that person who was defeated by an influential man and took away that woman.

Regardless of which outcome it was, if a man wanted a woman, he had to first possess great power and supreme authority.

And now was the time for him to make his choice.

Jin Chuxuan had already prepared a draft in his heart. At this moment, there was no need to think any further, his choice was naturally military merits.

Sun Jinzi held a lot of weight in his heart, of all the women he had ever seen, she was the most special.

Others might like him, but she was the only one who was captivated by him, the one who made people tremble with fear just by the mention of him, Jin Chupei.

She was talented, intelligent, and a smart woman.

He was very curious about her and was very happy that she was here and had saved the wheat city's fighting abilities repeatedly.

However, no matter how many benefits there were, how many favorites and favors he had, it was still incomparable to his struggle for power.

Thus, he made his choice.

He raised his hand, took the copper wine jug and poured a cup for himself, then indicated Attendant to fill a large cup for Jin Chupei as well.

”I salute you.”

Jin Chupei seemed to suddenly understand something, his lips moved slightly as he let out a cold laugh. Then, he gradually calmed himself down.

”I am very satisfied with Sixth royal brother's preparation of this banquet. At this time tomorrow, I'm afraid I am already on my way back to the capital.”

If he didn't dodge now, then what was he waiting for?

Jin Chupei's heart was so ruthless, so dark, burning a hundred thousand soldiers and horses of the Easternum with a single word. He had even heard that the other party's princess was about to be injured, and their General Ouyang Chengde, who had seriously injured them, was also.

This time, the Easternum would either submit or fight back with all her might.

No matter what he said, he had already taken advantage of it enough, so there was no need for more.

It was time for his gilded journey to come to an end.

”Very good. Royal brother, when do you plan to set off tomorrow? I'll send you off in the morning.” Jin Chupei had to do everything to the end.

This time, Jin Chuxuan had said it out loud, so no matter what, he told him to swallow this result.

Tomorrow morning, no matter how much he regretted or didn't want to leave, he had to send him away.