Chapter 227: Refusal
Then there is someone who leaves the capital Chang'an, it is Li Chengdao, who has been living in a simple life during this time. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info
"Quietly", Sun Dao's relative high-profile presumptuousness during this period seems to be the reason for him to keep a low profile. Think about it, no matter how arrogant and unscrupulous their masters and servants are, they can't challenge the bottom line of some people again and again; There is a limit to human patience, otherwise no one knows what will happen to them.
This is the speculation of some people, and there are a few others who have completely different ideas - to be able to set off storms and waves without leaving home. When no one else is looking at him, his low profile is just something else brewing.
And today, Li Chengdao, who has not shown much face, finally walked out of his private space. Under the guidance of Qualcomm, he went to find Li Yun.
It's a long way to go.
The degree of defense of three steps, one post, five steps and one sentry only exists at special moments, but this way is almost half of the palace, and Li Chengdao, who is familiar with the operation here, consciously or unintentionally, can naturally always find some layouts. For example, the location of the suitable for dark piles, the entrance of special passages, etc. Although such a critical situation was almost impossible, their criterion was that once there was a need, then everything was in operation, and the whole palace had to be turned into a most fortified fortress at once! The most heavily defended is to ensure that even if a bird passes by at a low altitude, it must be knocked down.
Of course, the depth of the entire palace is too wide, and the defensive layout will naturally be emphasized; So it seems understandable that some important people live close to each other. Inevitably, those who are not important and unfavored live in a slightly remote place; Moreover, nothing unusual happened on weekdays, so the defense in this palace, especially these princes who were basically ignored, was naturally not strict to a certain extent. It is estimated that even if Sun Dao wants to come over, in the case of no one leading the way, it will just be someone who will immediately rush to find Li Shimin, and there will be no obstruction.
It's like a guest who wants to go into the remote corner of the host's backyard, although it doesn't conform to the rules, but since it's a guest, if you want to go in, you can't be too resolute and don't allow it. Even if someone who doesn't have enough status to lead it, as long as the guest can ignore and avoid those sensitive and inconvenient places as much as possible, then it doesn't hurt for the host to let him go for a walk. Mockery aside, after all, this kind of place, against the contrast of other places in this huge palace, such as the Chongwen Palace, can indeed be regarded as quiet and peaceful.
So, Lee Seung-do followed behind Qualcomm and walked step by step through the stone path designed by someone who didn't know it, but in the end, it was as if he was in a group of villas in the countryside, and there were villas that were old enough. Twists and turns along the way, Li Chengdao secretly counted in his heart, starting from Chongwen Hall to this side, they had at least experienced more than twenty curves.
The slightly old tall palace, surrounded by red brick exterior walls, is simple and solemn; Inside and outside the complex, the towering trees that can be seen everywhere, if it is summer, it will inevitably be covered with shade and lush, shielding the owner of the temple from the heat of the man; Later, there were slightly smaller temples mixed with trees, with the occasional visible wooden hedge; With the flat road paved with bluestone slabs and the quiet path paved with small stones, Li Chengdao naturally has a feeling of going more and more deviated. The winding path leads to a secluded place, and it is undeniable that you can occasionally see beautiful scenery; However, it is undeniable that the deeper you go, the more cold it feels.
No wonder Sun Dao is reluctant to run this way, even these dozens of bends will make him dizzy and disoriented, right? Regarding his own speculation, Li Chengdao is very sure.
Fortunately, it was Li Chengdao who came, so he only patted his leg slightly when he followed Qualcomm into the big courtyard as the target. said that after such a long walk, he was a little tired - outside, he had to fit his identity.
And the scene of the courtyard can be regarded as clear at a glance.
Maybe it was annoying that Sun Dao was so long-winded, but recently Li Shimin ordered someone to clean up this yard inside and out; Even the little pond in the courtyard was replaced with crystal clear water; Aquatic plants and the like have not yet been able to grow, and what was put in may be a few fish that should have been used for food. In short, many of the places here still look very simple, and of course, there may be the owner's own efforts in it.
Sun Dao naturally heard about Li Shimin's actions, but he was too lazy to have thoughts such as sneering, maybe this was another reason why he was too lazy to come.
At this time, from his own point of view, what really puzzled Li Chengdao was that about today's itinerary, someone had already come to inform the owner of this courtyard in advance, but why didn't anyone come out to see him?
After hesitating for a moment, Li Chengdao entered the ancient palace in the middle half a step ahead of Qualcomm.
At a glance, the master of the temple, the young man who was sitting by the window reading a book, also happened to look over.
"Li Yun has seen His Royal Highness the Second Brother!"
Quickly put down the book in his hand, and the young man immediately walked over, bowing slightly, "His Royal Highness the second brother has come from afar, Li Yun has never greeted him from afar, please reproach His Royal Highness the second brother!" ”
Don't talk about having met, Li Chengdao, who wears a silver-white mask, and the tall and mighty Qualcomm, are indeed very easy to distinguish.
On the other side, Li Chengdao discovered that the titular seventh brother at the moment had a little dark skin; Also, the awkward name. However, such a suspicion only flashed, and Li Chengdao did not "punish" the teenager; Then he looked around, his eyes swept over the old furniture that was readily available, and finally gathered on the desk in the sun.
He watched in silence for a long time, while Qualcomm just stood behind him. The boy also bent over and remained silent.
"Where's the chamberlain?"
"I got the tea leaves"
"What about slaves?"
"Boil water in the kitchen, ready to make tea"
"......" Li Chengdao walked over to the desk and sat down, in front of him was a copy of "Disciple Rules", "Has your father been looking for you recently?" ”
"My father hasn't talked to Li Yun recently, but a few days ago, he ordered someone to inform Li Yun, so that Li Yun and His Royal Highness the Second Brother went out of Beijing today" walked over quickly, and the young man who stood on one side shook his head lightly, and there seemed to be no frustration or slightly excitement and joy in it. It seems that he doesn't care about either of these things.
"And what about the luggage that your subordinates here packed for you?" Looking away from the cover of the book and casting it in the distance outside the window, Li Chengdao's voice sounded a little cold.
The meaning of the words is obvious, it is the subordinates who bullied him, the unfavored master, and deliberately did not help him pack his luggage, so he took this opportunity to sue; Or is he Li Yun himself unwilling to go out of the palace with him?
While speaking, Qualcomm also stood quietly to the other side of Lee Seung-do.
From here, it has been out of the original expectation; That means that that evening, most of the issues discussed have been invalidated, and the next thing is to rely on Lee Chengdao to play freely.
"Your Royal Highness Second Brother, don't blame" always lowered his head, and the young man explained unhurriedly, "It was Li Yun who made them not bother"
"Then you mean that you don't want to go out of the palace with me?" Listening to Li Yun's words, Li Chengdao's eyes suddenly contained a strong coldness, his eyes glanced slightly, and suddenly the cold light slashed towards Li Yun's pupils.
That coldness is not so much cold to the bones, but more appropriate to say that I have experienced too much killing intent. The young man had such a thought in an instant, and just wanted to have something to say, but Qualcomm stepped forward lightly and whispered a few words in Li Chengdao's ear.
Li Yun didn't hear it at all, but Li Chengdao restrained his coldness a little and nodded slightly.
Then, just squinted and waited for the teenager to continue to explain.
Comprehending it, Qualcomm seemed to have defended himself for something, the young man and Qualcomm bowed slightly, and then continued to spit out the next sentence unhurriedly, "Li Yun is fortunate to be able to leave the palace with His Royal Highness the Second Brother and enter Luoyang, which should have been overjoyed." Only the "Disciple Rules" says, if you enter, you will be filial, and if you go out, you will be a brother."
"For the saint, as a son, His Majesty has not set off, and Li Yun has taken the first step, which is inappropriate; As a son, his father never left home, and Li Yun walked ahead, which is inappropriate. For the crown prince, as a subordinate, it is rude to act before; As the seventh brother, it is rude to set off before it! ”
"At this point, the "Disciple Rules" is on top, Li Yun has to go against the will of His Royal Highness the Second Brother, and hereby beg to allow Li Yun to travel day and night after the departure of his father and the eldest brother of the crown prince to catch up with His Royal Highness the Second Brother."
"Li Yun is pedantic, ask His Royal Highness the second brother to be considerate" said, Li Yun also bowed deeply to Li Chengdao, just like Li Chengdao did when Li Chengdao was at Li Chengqian's wife.
And a reason that is not white is not revealed quickly, and Li Chengdao's whole face under the mask can't help but twitch. Words such as "never", "first", "before", "walked", etc., all of them will make his head dizzy! But he could almost hear the meaning - I'm sorry, my father and eldest brother didn't leave, and I didn't dare to go first; Second brother, you better go first, and when they are all gone, I will chase you again.
Lee Seung-do didn't know how much of it was true. Whether it was Li Yun's deliberate pretense in front of Li Chengdao and Qualcomm to show it to those who cared, or whether it was indeed Li Yun's true thoughts, he couldn't tell the difference.
But that's not something he should care about, for him, the point is that Li Yun doesn't plan to go with him! The reason for Li Yun's refusal was also that he had nothing to say, even if the will of the Holy Lord had been issued.
He's not him after all!
"Qualcomm! Knock out and take away! Not allowing him to think about it, Li Chengdao simply closed his eyes and waved his hand to give a cold drink.
On the side, Qualcomm, who was also secretly distressed, heard what Li Chengdao said, and the cold light in his dark eyes instantly replied in a firm tone, "Understood!" ”。
As he spoke, a knife slashed at the back of the young man's neck without hesitation, and then the young man, who had not been able to react, fainted with a stunned eye.
Then Gao Tong nodded approvingly, and after making sure that he was completely unconscious, he said in a firm tone, "Let's go, let's go to Princess Baling......"
This novel is from Reading Rim