The servant wearing a gray cloth hat followed Box Yang into the flower hall, stood in front of Sucheng with a respectful attitude.

"The young man has met the grandfather. My marquis is ill in bed, so I sent the young man to invite the grandfather to meet for the last time."

Su Cheng was stunned when he heard this. Although Chen Mao was quite old, according to historical records, he should have a few years to live, so why did he suddenly become critically ill?

Su Cheng stood up and ordered:

"You go back first, I'll arrive later."

Chen Mao fought in the north and the north throughout his life, made countless military achievements, and actually made his titles on his own. When he was old, he was scolded by the emperor several times because he was close to the Supreme Emperor, but he did not do too much.

Su Cheng left the flower hall and ordered Zhang Yong to prepare horses and go to Ningyang Marquis' Mansion.

The Ningyang Marquis Mansion was quiet. When the servants at the door saw Su Cheng’s war horses, they immediately knelt down and kowtowed to pay their respects, and respectfully invited Su Cheng in.

The yard is also quiet. Occasionally, a servant or a maid pass by, but it is quiet and there is no sound.

Chen Mao's third son Chen Sheng welcomed Su Cheng at the entrance of the inner courtyard, and personally led Su Cheng into the inner courtyard and arrived at Chen Mao's bedroom.

The bedroom was surrounded by people. Chen Mao had six sons and one daughter. Except for the deceased, the rest were all around. The woman on the outermost side saw Su Cheng and immediately saluted Su Cheng:

"I've met the prince."

The Chen family inside immediately turned around and greeted Su Cheng.

Su Cheng returned the gift one by one, signaling everyone to exempt them from the gift. Under Chen Sheng's guidance, he entered the inner room and saw Chen Mao lying on the hospital bed.

Chen Mao was haggard and had a pale face. He pulled Su Cheng with his thin hands and said weakly:

"Mao is about to die, and I have any advice to ask the Duke. I hope the Duke can agree."

As he said that, Chen Mao's eyes swept over Chen Sheng and Chen Ying's sons beside him.

Chen Sheng stood up and took out his younger brothers. Although there was sadness on his cheeks, his actions were orderly.

Seeing that everyone was out, Chen Mao continued to say:

"Mr., I, Chen Mao, have been in the north and south, and have been in Gansu and Ningxia. I have pacified the chaos in Fujian. I have made many military achievements and won the title of Marquis of Ningyang. I have no regrets in this life."

"However, my sons are all mediocre. The eldest son Chen Zhao died young, the second son Funing died in the king's affairs early, and the third son Chen Sheng still has some talent. The other sons are not only mediocre, but also have many playboys."

"After I die, it must be my fourth son Chen Run, who is addicted to alcohol and sex, and has long been emptied. To say something that makes the prince laugh, if I die a few years later, he might not be able to attack Jue."

Su Cheng patted Chen Mao's cracked arm:

"Okay, I'll go find Your Majesty, relieve Chen Sheng of his crime and make him inherit the title."

Chen Mao was extremely excited when he heard this. He thought he had to spend all his time exchanging results, but he didn't expect that he would get it like this! The excited Chen Mao was about to get up and salute Su Cheng, but was pressed down by Su Cheng.

The old man gasped for a few heavy breaths, his voice weak:

"My grandfather is so generous, I, Chen Mao, can't be stingy. Among the nobles, they are divided into three factions, the Jingnan faction headed by the Duke of England and Duke of Chengguo, the surrender faction headed by the Marquis of Fengcheng and the Marquis of Cheng'an, and the King of Cheng, the King of Cheng, and the King of Cheng."

"Your Majesty, you are in great power. The other two rows of nobles are conspiring to join forces. If Mr. Li was not still here, he could suppress the surrendered faction, he would probably have merged now."

"This is a conspiracy letter from a nobleman, and it is related to the imperial city. You will take apart when you go back."

Su Cheng patted Chen Mao's arm after hearing this:

"Mr. Chen has rested more. I have received this news. Thank you. If there is anything that cannot be solved in the mansion in the future, Mr. Chen can ask his descendants to come to find me. If it can be solved, I will do my best."

Chen Mao shook Su Cheng's hand excitedly.

Su Cheng left the inner room and called Chen Sheng. He watched Chen Run and his children enter the inner room before whispering:

"Your father asked me to evade you and take the position of Marquis. You should know, and don't talk to your brothers."

Chen Sheng looked at Su Cheng excitedly and kowtowed:

"The prince's orders come back and forth, Sheng follows all the orders."

Su Cheng helped Chen Sheng up and said with a smile:

"As long as you don't go against me in the future, you will be able to fulfill your words today."

Chen Sheng, who was grateful, sent Su Cheng out of the Hou Mansion and returned with great gratitude.

Su Cheng returned to his mansion to rest for several days and arranged to suppress most of the nobles who supported the Supreme Emperor. Chen Mao, the Marquis of Ningyang, was about to die. Once Chen Sheng succeeded to the throne, the Marquis of Ningyang completely became the nobles of his own.

After sending a letter into the palace, Sucheng rested for a few days.

The court was quarreling, and the impeachment of Su Cheng's arbitrary killing of nobles was one after another. Fortunately, Su Cheng had not gone out these days. If he went out, the spits that everyone pointed at him could drown him.

On the tenth day, snow began to fall in the sky, and the last day of the year was finally coming.

Su Cheng was wearing a cotton robe to watch the snow, and Tao Cheng, who was covered with snowflakes, came in to report:

"Lu Zhong, the commander of the Jinyiwei, asked to see the Duke."

The air conditioning on his face made Su Cheng tremble. He glanced at the white area in the yard and ordered Tao Cheng to lead the person in.

Lu Zhong entered the flower hall with snowflakes, thrusting at the snowflakes on his body, and Lu Zhong said loudly:

"The snow is so heavy, Master, if you continue like this, I wonder how many people will die of starvation."

Su Cheng looked at Lu Zhong in shock, saying, "Is this what you, the commander of the Jinyiwei, should you say? What do you mean by saying this to me? Is it a warning that I am about to die of cold and starvation?"

Seeing Su Cheng's expression, Lu Zhong realized that he had said something wrong. He hurriedly explained to Su Cheng:

"Mr. I'm sorry, the official said the wrong thing. It's because the old eunuchs have been interrogated these days. I've been in prison for a long time. I've seen a few people who died of cold and starvation. I feel something, and I'm excited for a moment and say the wrong thing."

Su Cheng waved his hand:

"Mr. Lu came to look for me today, I wonder what it is for?"

Seeing that Su Cheng didn't even want to let him sit, Lu Zhong felt nervous:

"Mr. Master, the result of the interrogation between Wang Yao and Ruan Lang has come out. As the master expected, both of them refused to say anything. Although the old eunuchs were afraid of death, they said a lot of things and involved many secret sons of the Supreme Emperor in the palace, the biggest fish was not found out after all."

Su Cheng understood after hearing this. Lu Zhong couldn't judge it anymore and asked for help from him.

"No need to be tried. If you continue the trial, you won't tell me. If you present the result of the trial to Your Majesty, and you will hand it over to the East Factory to handle it, you will naturally be able to arrest the people involved."

"As for Ruan Lang and Wang Yao, I suggest you let go of people, waste your kung fu, and throw them out. Maybe they will come back to find you."

Lu Zhong thought about it, but he still said according to Su Cheng's words:

"You will do it when the official returns. These two people have never confessed. If they stay, they will be useless."

Lu Zhong has gone.

Ren Yao, who was injured, came in with a cloak and encouraged Su Cheng to say:

"Master, you haven't gone to the Ministry of War for a while. You can go to the Ministry of War for a trip. There are some ministries. If you don't go, they will not deal with them well and will not affect their brothers' benefits."

The alley with gauze wrapped around her face also encouraged Su Cheng:

"Yes, yes, master, the year is coming to the end, and it's time to issue rewards for the next New Year. If you don't look at it, brothers will send less. If you come to you again, wouldn't it be a lot of trouble for you?"

Su Cheng thought about it:

"Yes, it's the end of the year, I need to reward you."

Ren Yao and Hutong looked surprised, including Box Yang and Tao Cheng next to them, all looked at Su Cheng happily.

"Then go to Yicuilou and listen to the song."
Chapter completed!