After Yang Bo left the palace, Li Hancang said to Li Jiyak: "Father, Yang Langzhong is right, that Chen Shaodi can't stay, just kill him, and never suffer in the future." ”

Li Cheng said on the side: "Big brother is reasonable, it is better to burn down the Xingsheng Temple with a fire, and save trouble." ”

Li Jiyak looked at the two sons and said bitterly: "Since I have promised the holy couple to spare her mother and son's life, how can you force each other hard." This time, the Li family on behalf of Chen, the holy couple contributed a lot, but she fell from the queen mother's dignity to a monk as a nun, and there was no complaint, one of you is the emperor, the other is the prince, but you still refuse to let her go, it is really a wolf's heart and dog's lungs, and the pig and dog are not as good. ”

Li Hancang hurriedly bowed down and said: "The child is also for my Li family, so he made this decision, since my father does not allow it, then we will strictly seal the news, so that the Ming Dynasty does not know, and when the canonization is settled, the wood has been completed, and everything will be fine." ”

As he spoke, he glanced at Li Cheng and said, "Second brother, you immediately send additional men and horses to surround the Naxing Holy Temple, so that no one can enter or leave." ”

Li Cheng arched his hand and replied, "Obey." ”

In the past few days, a lot of soldiers and horses have been added to the outside of the Xingsheng Temple, and the water around the temple is blocked, and the monks are not allowed to enter and exit, and the pilgrims are not allowed to approach, and all the necessary things are passed in by the guards and soldiers outside, as if they are imprisoned. The monks in the temple are all complaining and complaining.

Zhang Shixing felt as if something was about to happen, so he and Wang Shu took turns on duty at night.

This night, it was Zhang Shixing's turn to be on duty in the second half of the night, he hid behind the door of the small courtyard, through the crack in the door, looked at the outside of the courtyard, and suddenly heard a rustling of footsteps, he looked out of the courtyard calmly, only to see three masked black-clothed people jumping from the wall of the backyard of the temple, hiding at the base of the wall, gathered together, as if discussing something.

Zhang Shixing gently pulled out the door bolt and held it in his hand, using it for self-defense. He carried all his internal strength to his arm, and only waited for the three of them to get close, and killed them with one blow.

Unexpectedly, the three of them muttered for a while, and then leaned over and walked towards the opposite side of the East Courtyard. Zhang Shixing secretly said in his heart: "These people don't know what the origin is, they seem to be good, but they don't know that the former emperor is living opposite, and there are many masters in ambush, and this trip is going to be deflated." ”

Who knew that these three people were close to the east courtyard wall, one was watching the wind outside, and the other two flew up the wall, jumped into the courtyard, silently, and disappeared. None of the Praetorian guards disguised as monks on weekdays appeared.

Zhang Shixing was shocked when he saw it, although he had never taught Chen An's homework like his master and brothers, but this child was smart and clever, and he was pitiful, and he couldn't care about it when he was in danger right now.

Zhang Shixing jumped out in an arrow step, and shouted at the person who looked at the wind: "Well, what are you, sneaky, what are you doing here?" ”

The man didn't answer, and as soon as he raised his hand at him, a sleeve arrow shot out, and Zhang Shixing hurriedly dodged to avoid it.

The man suddenly whistled, and in the darkness of the night, it was quite harsh.

Immediately afterwards, the two masked men who had jumped into the courtyard just now jumped out again, and the three of them glanced at Zhang Shixing, and ran towards the backyard wall of the temple.

Zhang Shixing shouted: "Someone, there is a thief." He also chased after him.

The three people came to the wall, because the wall of the temple backyard is higher, they brushed and threw out three rope hooks, tied the wall, kicked the wall skin, rubbed three or two times, and were about to climb the wall, suddenly a team of forbidden troops appeared on the wall, swishing a few bowstrings, the three people screamed, fell off the wall, and died on the spot.

As soon as Zhang Shixing saw that these three people were killed, he was worried about Chen An's life and death, so he jumped into the east courtyard, and as soon as he landed, he suddenly felt the golden wind attacking his face, and hurriedly lowered his head to dodge, only to see a bright steel knife, grazed from the top of his head.

He was about to open his mouth to explain, when he heard someone shouting, "Arrest the assassin." Immediately after that, the lights in the house were brightened, and dozens of people rushed in and out of the house, all dressed as monks, each holding a steel knife, and slashed at Zhang Shixing, shouting: "Catch the assassin." ”

Zhang Shixing recognized that these people were the guards of the forbidden army beside Chen An, and hurriedly dodged left and right, couldn't resist with the door, and shouted: "I am the empty wisdom of the West Courtyard, don't misunderstand, I am here to save people." ”

These people simply ignored him, and beckoned to him where the knife was critical.

At this critical juncture, a woman's voice shouted, "Stop. ”

Only then did everyone stop and look back, only to see a pretty nun walking in from outside the door, it was the former Empress Dowager Li Shengwu of the Chen Dynasty, and her legal name after becoming a monk was Hui Yin.

Li Shengfu recognized Zhang Shixing, clasped his hands together, recited a Buddha name, and said, "Master Kongzhi, what is going on?" ”

Zhang Shixing also hurriedly bowed and saluted back: "Master Huiyin, I saw that someone wanted to assassinate the little master of Qingxin, and came to the rescue, but who knew that these people actually fought with me without asking about it." ”

There was a monk who pointed at Zhang Shixing and said: "I saw you sneaking into the courtyard, obviously trying to do wrong, but saying that you are here to save people, what evidence do you have?" ”

Zhang Shixing pointed outside and said, "I saw three people killed under the courtyard wall, and they are the real assassins. ”

While the two of them were arguing, Li Shengwan walked into the house quickly, only to see Chen An sitting up from the bed with sleepy eyes, saw his mother, and asked, "Mother, what's going on outside, so noisy?" ”

Li Shengyu said: "Don't be afraid, with your mother by your side, others can't hurt you in the slightest." As he spoke, he dressed him, pulled her out, and said to Zhang Shixing: "Master Kongzhi, you take me to have a look." ”

Zhang Shixing led the way in front, Li Shengyu pulled Chen An to follow, and at the end was a large group of monks and forbidden troops.

At this time, all the people in the temple had been awakened, and they gathered around, lit lanterns, and checked what was going on, only to see only a few drops of blood under the back wall, but the three dead bodies were gone.

The forbidden army of monks surrounded Zhang Shixing again, and one of the commanders named Bai Liang pointed a knife at him and said, "As for the assassins you mentioned, you are the only one on the scene, and I think you are the assassin." Someone, take it for me. While speaking, this group of monks and forbidden troops were about to step forward to arrest Zhang Shixing.

Zhang Shixing was at a loss at the moment, so he could only wave the door bolt, protect his body, and keep saying: "You are mistaken, I am not an assassin." ”

At this moment, Wang Shu squeezed out of the crowd and said to everyone: "I will testify to my senior brother." In recent days, it has not been peaceful outside, my senior brother and I are on duty separately, I am on duty in the first half of the night, he is on duty in the second half of the night, he must have seen someone trying to assassinate the little master of Qingxin, so he went out to rescue. We have no grievances or enmity with the little master of pure heart, why should we harm him. ”

When everyone heard this, they all nodded.

Qingxin saw Wang Shu and smiled happily: "Master Kongneng is right, Master Kongzhi will not harm me, he is a good person." ”

At the time of the stalemate, a large group of people came from the direction of the front hall, the torches were bright, and the person headed by him was Li Cheng, the commander of the forbidden army and the protector of the country.

Li Cheng came to everyone, looked Chen An up and down, leaned over, and said softly: "Little Master Qingxin, you are safe and sound, you are frightened." I heard that someone was going to assassinate you, and I came to see you. ”

Li Shengeven suddenly understood something, and said sarcastically: "Second brother, you can't wait for your nephew to have something, so let's come to check it out." ”

Li Cheng's face was embarrassed and said: "Where did Master Huiyin come from, it is my duty to protect Master Qingxin, how could I hope that something is wrong with him?" ”

Li Shengyu said sharply: "If he dies, you will go to a heart disease, and you can finally sleep peacefully, isn't it, my good brother." ”

Li Cheng didn't answer, turned his head to look at Bai Liang, and shouted, "How did you do the errand, did you catch the assassin?" ”

Bai Liang pointed at Zhang Shixing and said: "No one else was found, only Kong Zhi was present." ”

Zhang Shixing hurriedly said: "I'm here to save people, not an assassin." ”

Li Cheng said expressionlessly: "Master Kongzhi, this matter is serious, you should go to the yamen with me." ”

When Zhu Yunwen heard this, he hurriedly stepped forward and said: "King Li, I dare to guarantee that my apprentice is definitely not an assassin, we have been in the same temple with the little master of Qingxin for so long, if he has the intention to harm others, will he have to wait until today?" ”

The abbot of Qingde, Wang Shu, Huang Zhan and others also stepped forward to intercede for Zhang Shixing.

At this time, Li Shengyu said: "Second brother, these forbidden troops of yours are too useless, and the assassins and good people can't be distinguished, I think you still don't let them cause chaos in the temple." You let them withdraw, just take care of the periphery, the temple has its own time to hear that Master and others will take care of it, and it will be fine. If you refuse to agree, I will go to my father and let him judge right and wrong. ”

Li Cheng sent someone to assassinate Chen An, originally to hide what Li Ji Yak did, as soon as he heard that his sister was going to find his father to sue the emperor, he immediately softened, and he hurriedly smiled at Li Shengju: "Sister, second brother, I was originally kind, since my sister is not satisfied, I will withdraw people." I have set up thousands of forbidden troops outside the temple, ready to greet you when there is something. Someone broke into the temple tonight, and it seems that the defense outside the temple should be strengthened. ”

After that, he glared at Bai Liang fiercely, waved his hand, and led the crowd away.

Qingde also ordered the monks of the temple to return to the monk's room. Li Shengyu took Chen An back to the East Cross Courtyard, and Zhu Yunwen took all the apprentices to the door and was about to leave.

Li Shengpuppet took Chen An's little hand and said to him, "An'er, don't you thank Master Kongzhi for saving his life?" ”

Chen An was about to kneel down and kowtow, Zhang Shixing hurriedly stepped forward to support him, and said: "No need to thank you, today I am fortunate that Master Hui Yin came forward, otherwise I would not be able to wash it even if I jumped into the Yellow River." ”

Li Shengyu said to Zhu Yunwen and the others: "I know a few masters who are extraordinary husbands and sons, so An'er will entrust it to you." ”

Zhu Yunwen was stunned when he heard this: "Why did Master Hui Yin say this, we are all mud bodhisattvas crossing the river, and it is difficult to protect ourselves, how can we protect the thoughtfulness of the little master with a pure heart." ”

Li Sheng's eyes turned red, and he wanted to cry: "Now that my father is alive, An Er is still like this, if he is a hundred years later, my two elder brothers will want to get rid of him as soon as possible." If there is a chance for several masters to leave here in the future, they will have to leave with my family, please. After that, Li Shengying bowed down and gave a layman gift.

Zhu Yunwen hurriedly clasped his hands together and returned the salute and said: "Amitabha, good and good, if there is really such a day, I will live up to my trust." ”

Li Shengyu turned around and comforted Chen An again, and was discharged from the hospital and returned to the nunnery where he lived. Zhang Shixing and Wang Shu accompanied Chen An to live in the East Cross Courtyard and took care of his diet and daily life.

After Yang Bo returned to the Ming Dynasty, he reported to Zhu Di what he had seen and heard in Annan, and he received heavy gifts from the Li family and his son, and naturally said a lot of good things for them, saying how his father and son served the Ming Dynasty respectfully, how to govern the country with leniency, and the people lived and worked in peace and contentment.

After hearing this, Emperor Yongle believed it, and he didn't want to go on an expedition, so he issued a decree and ordered Yang Bo to take the golden book and treasure seal to Annan again, and officially canonized Li Hancang as the king of Annan.