Chapter Thirty-Six: The Race of Heroes
King Cheng felt that he could not suppress the excitement in his heart, he had always suspected that there was something wrong with Nangong Ling's identity, but there was no evidence, it was really an endless road.
Nangong Cheng had a plan, maybe he could kill two birds with one stone.
In the end, he was born as a secret guard, and Ruoxi is used to pain. What's more, 50 lashes is not a heavy sentence at all, and the dark master is already merciful.
Even if the dark lord didn't give the order, Ruoxi didn't plan to let himself go so easily. But the intention of the dark lord, Ruoxi understood, he was punishing himself and Cheng Wangfu for not being clear.
Ruoxi smiled bitterly, and she didn't know whether to laugh at herself or others, since she could remember, she was only instilled with a thought of "loyalty", something engraved in her bones, and she would not give up easily until she died. As for Chengwangfu, she just wanted to see what kind of medicine they were selling in their gourd.
Ruoxi was thinking about it, and Qingyue's voice came from outside the door, "Miss, King Cheng is here." ”
really said that Cao Cao Cao arrived, it seems that King Cheng should have guessed something.
"Serve tea, I'll be there later."
"I've seen Lord Cheng."
"Eh, get up, get up." King Cheng hurriedly picked up Ruoxi, who was about to salute, "Today's incident, that bastard boy from Shaoxuan has already told me." How about it, the royal brother didn't embarrass you. ”
The identity of Ruoxi's secret guard, few people know, it was Nangong Cheng who scolded Nangong Chen when she left her in the end.
Ruoxi avoided Nangong Cheng's hand indiscriminately, "The prince is serious, today's matter is indeed Ruoxi's recklessness first, not to mention that Ruoxi is a courtier, why is it embarrassing." ”
"Yes, yes, General Ling is worthy of being the pillar of my dynasty."
"Hey, you really have your mother's demeanor." Nangong Cheng pretended to be sorry, and while deliberately mentioning Yun Si, he secretly observed Ruoxi's expression.
"The prince has an overreputation, how dare Ruoxi compare with his mother."
"Hey, it's a pity, it's also to blame the emperor for being young and vigorous, otherwise, your family ....." Nangong Cheng looked at it, and sure enough, Ruoxi's hand holding the tea paused, "Forget it, it's all old things, don't talk about it." ”
"By the way, Ruoxi, this king is here today, not for anything else. You also know that the matter of the prince is related to the country, and there is no room for mistakes. ”
Finally getting to the point!
"You are a wise man, so this king will not quarrel with you. I know you doubt the identity of King Ling, and this king is equally suspicious. ”
"At present, the emperor is very fond of King Ling, and he is just around the corner to become the crown prince, if he can't find out his identity as soon as possible, I'm afraid it will be too late. You and I might as well join forces ....."
Ruoxi looked at Nangong Cheng and showed a meaningful smile.
King Cheng really played a good calculation. Joining forces with her to investigate King Ling, whether it is successful or not, as a military general with heavy troops, and the alliance with the imperial family will inevitably make the monarch and ministers feel disgusted, and even the monarch and the ministers will be separated. If you can successfully trip King Ling, everyone will be happy; If not, then she Ling Ruoxi is the best scapegoat.
It's a good plan to become a king.
"Okay." Ruoxi's refreshment of agreement was completely unexpected by Nangong Cheng. even personally sent people out of the mansion, "The prince walks slowly." ”
After sending Nangong Cheng away, Ruoxi's figure was stunned, and he felt that the person hidden in the shadows had left, so he entered the mansion. The fish has taken the bait, and the show is about to begin.
When she returned home, she became aware that someone was spying on the General's Mansion in the dark. There are two groups of people, one should be the emperor's people, and the other should be King Ling's people.
Nangong Ling deliberately set up a situation to create the illusion that she colluded with King Cheng, if she didn't cooperate, how could this play continue.
Sure enough, as expected, the people who monitored the General's Mansion entered the palace one after the other.
"Your Majesty, Lord Cheng entered General Anping's mansion for about two incense sticks before coming out, and General Ling personally went out of the mansion to see him off, and it seems that the two talked happily."
On the other side, the same news was also sent to King Ling, "Your Highness, the emperor should already know." ”
"I see, you go down first."
As Nangong Ling expected, although the emperor did not pursue it that day, Nangong Shaoxuan's words still heard Nangong Chen's heart.
Since ancient times, what kings have feared most is usurpation, especially Ling Ruoxi, a commander with heavy troops and high prestige, colluding with the imperial family. Next, it's time to add more fire to them.
After thinking about it that day, she felt that Nangong Ling would definitely attack Luo Shuihua in order to destroy the evidence to hide her identity, so she couldn't rest assured, so she asked Mo Ze to catch up with Luo Shuihua and protect him secretly.
If Xi guessed correctly, the dead soldiers of the Prime Minister's Mansion almost poured out of the nest, just to take Luo Shuihua's life.
On this day, Luo Shuihua didn't know how to go to that town, and was keenly aware that someone was following him behind him. It's a small town, but it's very densely populated, and the streets are full of people. Fearing that innocent people would be harmed, Luo Shuihua turned around and led people out of town and to the suburbs.
Dressed in white, a white horse, with a jade crown on his head, a jade pendant on his waist, and a sword in his hand, he stands under the afterglow, and he is a natural king.
"Come out."
I thought that staying away from the capital would be able to exchange for a lifetime of purity, but I didn't expect that I still couldn't escape the pursuit.
Nearly forty dead soldiers instantly surrounded Luo Shuihua.
Hmph, sneered. I really look up to myself, and I actually sent so many dead soldiers. It seems that today is a fierce battle.
The desperation in his hand followed the master's movements, and it came out of the sheath with a ding. The cold glow reflected Luo Shuihua's cold eyes.
"Come on, let's go together!"
Luo Shuihua's swordsmanship was taught by Lin Feixue herself, before in front of Ruoxi, in order to avoid her from seeing the clues, Luo Shuihua did not dare to show all the swordsmanship, now there is no scruples, a sword flies up and down, as fast as lightning, looking at this swordsmanship, it is not inferior to Ruoxi.
The master and servant fought against nearly forty dead soldiers, no matter how good their skills were, their physical strength could not keep up, and gradually, they fell behind.
"Master, I'll drag them, you go first." Luo Feng was injured, and he was barely able to support it. Swing your sword to get rid of one, turn your head and shout at Luo Shuihua.
At this point, Luo Shuihua, like Ling Ruoxi, has never taken Luo Feng as a person, and asked him to leave Luo Feng and go by himself, impossible!
Luo Shuihua was entangled by the enemy in front of him, and he couldn't separate himself for a while, seeing that this sword was about to penetrate through his heart. Suddenly there was a "ding" sound, the sound of metal colliding.
A willow dart intercepted the sword's movement. Moze joined the battle with the dark guard and quickly turned the situation around.
"Moze? What are you doing here? ”
Mo Ze dealt with a man in black with a backhand and shouted, "The general ordered me to come." ”
"These are..."These people brought by Mo Ze are all extremely skilled, far above these dead soldiers, and their moves are ruthless, not like the skills that soldiers in the army can have.
"Dark Guard." Mo Ze saw Luo Shuihua's doubts, "I'll tell you slowly in the future." ”
With the help of Moze and the others, the situation was quickly reversed. Well, Mo Ze eliminated the last person with a sword.
"Lord Luoge, are you alright?"
"It's fine." Luo Shuihua is fine, but Luo Feng's injury is not light.
Handing over the crumbling Luo Feng to the dark guard to deal with his wounds, Luo Shuihua called Mo Ze aside.
"Ruoxi, why would she suddenly let you come over." Did Ling Ruoxi know something? Otherwise, how could the prophet know that someone was going to kill him?
"Lord Luoge, this is what the general ordered me to give to you."
A letter, just two lines.
"You want to go far away from the court, but no one will spare you." Sure enough, she still knew.
"Lord Luoge, we will escort you to Yuzhou." Moze said.
Luo Shuihua thought for a while, "Mo Ze, please send someone to send Luo Feng back, and I will go back to Kyoto with you." ”
Ling Ruoxi was right, no matter whether he coveted that position or not, those people would not let him go, and instead of waiting for others to attack him, it was better to take the initiative.
Luo Shuihua was also worried that Ling Ruoxi sent someone to save him, which was clearly supporting him, and King Ling's party was afraid that they would attack her.
"No way!" Before Mo Ze could respond, Luo Feng walked over, "Master, I want to go with you, my injuries are fine." ”
"Okay, let's go now."
Luo Shuihua and his entourage are still on their way to Beijing, and the situation in Kyoto is already tense.
"General Ling, it's not good." Nangong Shaoxuan hurriedly ran into the general's mansion without waiting for the little servant's report, "I just got the news, Nangong Ling plans to seize power tonight." ”
What the? Why so suddenly?
Judging from Ruoxi's contact, Nangong Ling is by no means a reckless person, but is planning step by step and prudently. Now is not the best time to seize power, why is he doing it?
"Miss," Qingyue suddenly came over, leaned in Ruoxi's ear, and whispered, "Mo Ze replied that he had saved Luo Shuihua and was on his way to Beijing." ”
Is it because of this? Nangong Ling was worried that the matter would be revealed, so she was in a hurry to start?
"General Ling, don't hesitate, hurry up and arrange it, otherwise it will be too late." Seeing that it was about to get dark, Nangong Shaoxuan said hurriedly.
"Shizi, take the liberty of asking, where did this news come from? Is it reliable? ”
Nangong Shaoxuan was stunned for a moment and said, "General Ling, is this suspicious that we teamed up with King Ling to design you?" ”
Ruoxi didn't suspect that the Cheng Wangfu was making any small moves in it, after all, King Ling was in power, and for them, there was no benefit. Ruoxi just suspected that this was Nangong Ling's game, and deliberately lured her to the bait.
Ruoxi's analysis is correct, this is indeed a strategy of Nangong Ling.
"Han'er, with Ling Ruoxi's strategy, I'm afraid it's not so easy to be fooled." Situ Shaoyun was worried.
"She's not going to take the bait."
"Then why did you deliberately release the news?" Shaoyun didn't understand at all, what kind of medicine was sold in Lihan Gourd.
Nangong Ling explained, "She doesn't believe it, but we can really do it." ”
"What does Han'er mean?" Fake drama is really done, seize power. "No," Shaoyun felt that it was too risky, "once the matter is revealed, it will be a catastrophe." ”
"Don't worry, young master, I won't implicate the Prime Minister's Mansion."
"Lihan!" Although Lihan has always rejected people thousands of miles away and always abides by the courtesy of his subordinates, Shaoyun disappeared and regarded himself as a brother and treated him with the courtesy of a brother. This is the first time Shaoyun has called him so seriously, "You obviously know that I didn't mean that." ”
"The Prime Minister's Mansion is your home, why do you implicate it? Now that you have a plan, let it go, my brother believes in you. ”