By the time Liu Zhenglong and others returned to the capital, it was already December of the fourth year of Xuanhe, and in a few months, there would be great changes, which is why they stopped and stopped along the way.

I didn't feel anything wrong when I didn't go to the capital, but after coming to the capital, Liu Zhenglong obviously felt that the atmosphere was wrong, and he couldn't say what was wrong.

That night, when Ming Lianmei arrived, Liu Zhenglong understood what was going on, it seemed that the situation in the capital was changing, but he didn't know if he was in the whirlpool and could get out of the way.

In fact, Liu Zhenglong has always disliked the iceberg beauty of Ming Lianmei, this kind of cold beauty is difficult to approach, but that heroic posture is different from Liu Ruyan.

Ming Lianmei said coldly, "My master wants to see you, tonight is the third watch, and the three Qingguan." ”

"I thought you wanted to see me?"

"I'm too lazy to pay attention to you."

In fact, after leaving Liu's Mansion, Ming Lianmei regretted it, obviously she wanted to see this man, why was she cold to him? But it's too late to say anything now, so it's better to go back and report to Master.

Lin Lingsu actually doesn't like to associate with Liu Zhenglong, a little fox, but this matter has to be done by himself, so he can only go ahead, but imagine that in the past few years, Liu Zhenglong has nothing to offend himself, on the contrary, he has helped himself solve a lot of problems.

Lin Lingsu saw that Ming Lianmei was a little unnatural, so he smiled and said, "If there is anything, just say it directly, in front of the master, there is no need to hide it." ”

"Master, can I go to Sanqingguan at night?"

"You'll regret it, some people are not destined to be provoked by you, so why bother yourself?"

"Master, I don't regret it." Ming Lianmei didn't know why she said that, her mind was full of wanting to see that man again, these days, countless nights would dream of this man.

Lin Lingsu sighed and said, "Okay, this is fate, okay, you can go tonight, but you are not allowed to speak." ”

"Thank you, Master."

Lin Lingsu admires Liu Zhenglong very much in his heart, but he can't make friends with this man, he is only suitable for exchanging interests and using each other.

On the third watchday, in the Sanqing Temple, Liu Zhenglong saw Ming Lianmei standing behind Lin Lingsu, so he said with a smile, "I didn't expect the old fairy to come out to see his friends, and he had to bring bodyguards." ”

"I'm sorry, you're not my friend, she's my apprentice, and she's not a bodyguard." Lin Lingsu motioned for Liu Zhenglong to sit down and let Minglian pour tea, he said with a smile, "People like you will not have friends, and whoever is your friend will be unlucky." ”

"Each other, each other, as if you, an old fairy, have no friends." Liu Zhenglong glanced at Ming Lianmei and said, "I think we should fight, they all say that you and Wang Yin are tied for the first place in the world, I don't accept it, I don't know if you, the old fairy, are willing to make a move?" ”

"I don't want to, what's the point of fighting for the first, even if you win, but no matter if you win or lose, it seems that Master Li can't keep it." Lin Lingsu showed an evil smile on his face, he didn't look at Liu Zhenglong at all, as if he said to himself, "Wang Xianggong invited the official family to go to the rock tower, although the official family didn't say anything or do anything, but do you think Master Li can escape this catastrophe?" ”

Master Li, this word deeply stimulated Liu Zhenglong, and he asked eagerly, "Old Immortal, what happened?" ”

"I can't imagine that Liu Zhenglong, who has always been as stable as Mount Tai, also has a depressed spirit, in this state of mind, how can you fight for the first place in the world?" Lin Lingsu didn't expect Liu Zhenglong to be so nervous, it seems that what you are rumored to be true from the outside world is true, that person let him find Liu Zhenglong really grasped the seven inches of this guy. He smiled and said, "You don't have to be nervous, things have happened, and it's no longer interesting to dwell on the past, the top priority is how to think of a way out, after all, the imperial power is in the world, and you can't give up your good future for a woman, and you're in trouble!" ”

"Dinghu abandoned the world that day, broke the enemy and met the officials in Beijing. The six armies wept and were all vegetarian, and they were angry at the crown. Liu Zhenglong recited "Round Song" in a fit of rage, and he said coldly, "If I want to take Master Li away, even God can't stop me, I said this." ”

"I can't imagine that this man is still an amorous seed." In Ming Lianmei's heart, Liu Zhenglong's image is tall and bright, it seems that the outside world that this man is greedy for money and lustful may not be true, there is no cat who does not eat fishy, and there is no man who does not like beautiful women, as for greed for money, try to ask the world, that person is not greedy for money. This Liu Zhenglong is not in love with a woman's beauty, but is willing to 'rush to the crown and be angry' for the woman he loves, and following such a man is happy even if he dies in his arms.

Lin Lingsu didn't expect Liu Zhenglong to be such a person, it seems that his understanding of this guy is still not enough, he pondered for a moment and said, "Chong Guan is angry and is a big hero, he is indeed a big hero, but Master Li's problem is not so simple, you are not an impulsive person, you should know that a man who loves the country and loves beauty more is a big hero." I came to you today so that this matter can be solved well in the future, which will not affect your great future, and you can hold the beauty, so why bother with broken jade? ”

Liu Zhenglong knew that the night owl entered the house and came to do nothing. Obviously, this Lin Lingsu is making a fuss about this Master Li, but this beauty is her own seven inches, and it is not easy to break free, he sat down and said with a long sigh, "Okay, what conditions, declare in advance, if the lion opens his mouth, you don't mention it, it's not good for everyone." ”

"I don't have any conditions, but I just let you know that there is such a thing, you can pay it back slowly, I am sure that I will press this matter until next year, Master Li's eighteenth birthday, as for the future, it depends on your ability, poor Dao has no ability to defy the sky."

Lin Lingsu knew that Master Li's question was indeed not suitable for the lion to open his mouth, and in this case, it was better to open his mouth than not to say anything, after all, there would be opportunities to deal with in the future.

Liu Zhenglong shook his head and said, "It's okay if you don't speak, but I want to see that person, I believe you will not refuse, I don't know if the old fairy can arrange it." ”

"What kind of person, what you said, poor and unclear."

"Although I don't know who that person is, as long as it is stabbed to the Son of Heaven, it will soon be revealed, I believe that you are a smart person and will not make such a stupid mistake."

"But he doesn't necessarily meet you."

"Don't worry, he will, and it's tonight, and it's overdue."

Liu Zhenglong firmly believes that if Lin Lingsu is just in love with the throne, he can achieve it as long as he follows the official family, there is no need to do so many things that should not happen, it seems that there are other plans, this outsider, if he has other plans, there will definitely be a master, if he doesn't see that person today, he will definitely be stuck in his throat in the future. Master Li's question seems simple, but it is an anti-dragon scale, you must know that the anti-dragon scale is a mortal situation, and it is difficult for you to be perfect.

"Okay, I'll go myself, and let me talk to you for a while."

Actually, Lin Lingsu could take Ming Lianmei away, after all, lonely men and widows are in a room alone, and it is easy to have accidents, but I don't know why, he suddenly felt that it was not necessarily a bad thing to leave this female disciple by Liu Zhenglong's side.

Lonely men and widows, alone in a room, the atmosphere is awkward, Ming Lianmei has a lot to say, but she doesn't have the courage, she is afraid that the other party will make that request, whether she refuses or accepts. If you refuse, you may lose it forever, but if you accept it, is it really appropriate on this occasion?

Liu Zhenglong seemed to see something, he smiled and said, "Ming Lianmei, let's talk about yourself, how can you follow the old immortal to practice, will you enter the Taoist temple in the future?" ”

"My father was a military general, and later he was imprisoned, and I followed my master at a very young age, and I didn't know anything about the family. However, Master said that if I meet the right person, I will be allowed to marry, and I will not be allowed to live in the Taoist temple for the rest of my life. Will you let me enter the Taoist temple? ”

Ming Lianmei looked at Liu Zhenglong affectionately, hoping that this man would open his mouth and stay with him, but at this time, she was nervous, like carrying twenty-five little rabbits, and it felt really seven up and eight down.

Liu Zhenglong shook his head and didn't speak, he didn't want to give this girl hope. Ming Lianmei is Lin Lingsu's disciple, and if she puts her by her side, she is a spy, such an identity is very embarrassing, and it will not be good for anyone if something happens in the future.

Disappointed, sad, helpless, Minglianmei's heart pulls out the cold, it feels like a broken bridge at the head of the Yangtze River, and thousands of cliffs are in the air. The watery waters contain thousands of autumn waves, and the big eyes of all kinds of styles are flashing with crystal clear teardrops, one drop after another like pearls with broken threads, sliding down the pretty face that is about to be broken, and the pitiful appearance makes people feel distressed.

That person didn't expect Liu Zhenglong to want to see him at this time, he looked at Lin Lingsu and asked, "Did he propose to see me, or did you give him some hints." ”

"This person is extremely cunning, it can be said that he draws inferences, he doesn't believe that many things are intentional by poor people, and he firmly believes that there must be someone behind him. Master Li is his seven inches, and this guy doesn't want to be stuck seven inches, so he insists on seeing you. If you refuse to meet, he will poke the matter up, meaning that he would rather abandon Master Li than be threatened by you. ”

Lin Lingsu didn't figure out what was going on himself, and this conversation was also organized temporarily, but he did think so in his heart, if it were him, he would do the same.

Good birds choose trees to perch, it seems that this Liu Zhenglong has a premonition of the upcoming big changes, he is unwilling to defect to the prince, and he is not optimistic about King Yun, even if he bets on King Kang, how can he put all of it on a little hairy child? The man was silent for a long time, and finally said, "Okay, then in the Golden Light Pavilion." ”

"Okay, then I'll go and inform him."

That person fell into deep thought after Lin Lingsu left, whether this step was right or wrong, but did he still have a choice? This Liu Zhenglong is too difficult to control, and his appetite is too great, once he gets out of control in the future, where will he go?

The man walked up and down the room, undecided, but, no matter what the future holds, tonight's meeting could not be avoided.

After putting on the mask, the man set off for the Golden Light Pavilion.

Lin Lingsu didn't expect that Ming Lianmei would be like rain hitting pear blossoms, and he was a little annoyed in his heart, and he said angrily, "Liu Zhenglong, you are too much, even if you like her, should you marry into the mansion, even if you let her be a concubine, you can't smash here and bully people." ”

"What do you old thing know, it's better not to talk nonsense if you don't know." Liu Zhenglong was a little unhappy, he didn't want to provoke Ming Lianmei, it didn't mean that he didn't like it, and he didn't want to be misunderstood.

Ming Lianmei saw that the two of them were about to quarrel, and hurriedly said, "Master, Master Liu didn't do anything, it's just that the disciple is a little sad when he thinks of the past." ”

"Okay, you can go back first." Lin Lingsu didn't believe what the man and woman said at all, a lonely man and a widow, alone in a room, like, if nothing happened, who would believe it! Liu Zhenglong's widow disease, it can be said that passers-by know it, how did he become the unruly Yanagi Hui today, is this guy changing sex, or his own disciple is unsightly. In Lin Lingsu's view, Ming Lianmei and Master Li are at the same level, but the types are different, Master Li is sentimental, which gives men an impulse to protect, while Ming Lianmei is an iceberg beauty, and no man has the courage to approach it.

Jinguang Pavilion, tea room.

Liu Zhenglong smiled and said, "Is it interesting for Your Excellency to bring noodles?" ”

"You can guess my identity, or you can't, that's your ability, but it's better to wear a mask, let's say, what do you see me, don't say it's just curious about my identity."

"Your identity is about to come out, it's hard for me, but these don't seem to have anything to do with me, someone Liu only cares, what do you ask me to do, what can I do for you, and what is the price you have to pay, don't talk about the rest."

It seems to be a simple question, but it is very difficult to answer, this person was silent for a long time and then said, "I am optimistic about Zhao Pu, the king of Yi, to be honest, it is a bit too early to say what you can do for me, I don't have any prayers, you want to see me, since you have seen it, should it be over." ”

"Why is it Zhao Pu, the king of Yi?"

"Then why is King Kang Zhao Gou again?" The man glanced at Liu Zhenglong and asked, "King Kang's mother has a low status, he has nothing extraordinary, and he has no relationship with you, don't you think it's too risky to bet on him?" ”

Liu Zhenglong really didn't expect this to be the end, he couldn't explain why he chose King Kang Zhao Gou, so he asked rhetorically, "King Yi Zhao Pu is only thirteen years old, he hasn't even gone out of the gate of the palace city, his mother's identity is still humble, and he has no power in the court, wouldn't it be more risky to choose such a hairy child?" ”

"Back then, Cao Mengde coerced the Son of Heaven to order the princes, wasn't it because Emperor Han Xian was young?" That person couldn't answer Liu Zhenglong's question, so he had to move out of Cao Cao Cao Mengde, and he himself regarded himself as Cao Cao of the Great Song Dynasty.

"When today's Spring and Autumn Period is at its peak, the prince has also become an adult and has a crown prince, King Yun is only eight buckets high, and he is rich in five cars, which is deeply loved by His Majesty and supported by hundreds of officials." Speaking of this, Liu Zhenglong paused for a moment and said, "Coercing the Son of Heaven to order the princes, why do you have to choose Zhao Pu, the king of Yi, you must know that there are many young princes, and the youngest is only one year old, isn't it more suitable." Your reason doesn't make sense, and if you have to find a reason, it's. ”

"Don't say any more." That person didn't dare to let Liu Zhenglong say any more, he knew that this guy had guessed the most secret that could not be made public.

Liu Zhenglong shrugged and said, "Actually, for me, it's not a problem to choose which one, it's a matter of man-made, but the chances of winning King Zhao Pu are too small, so I can only ask for trouble, the Tao is different, and I don't want to risk the future fate of myself and even the entire Pan family on a child." Don't worry, we haven't met tonight, and I don't know anything about you. ”

Now that the words have come to this point, if Liu Zhenglong is let go, there will be no chance of cooperation in the future, this person is not so stupid, he said helplessly, "It is indeed a last resort to choose Zhao Pu, the king of Yi, but I am the one who really controls the court situation, no matter how much bargaining chips King Kang gives you in the future, it can be achieved here." It is true that King Yi Zhao Pu is only thirteen, but I have been planning for more than twenty years. With my potential strength, coupled with your financial resources, the Pan family's influence in the army will definitely be able to succeed, which is much stronger than your bet on King Kang. If there are shortcuts, why take a long detour? ”

"You can think about it."

"It's not that you can think about it, but you should agree to it." That person knew that Liu Zhenglong would not leave rashly for a while, so he had no previous anxiety, and he said unhurriedly, "The great victory on the Western Front has completely angered Tong Guan, and the two of you are already on the same page." Huang Qianshan's question, you made Li Bangyan lose face. Coupled with the fact that you choose the path of the official family, it can be said that you have made too many enemies in the court, and the wood is beautiful in the forest, and the wind will destroy it. Do you think you can get out of it without allies? Can't return to Jingzhao Mansion, how much energy can Liu Zhenglong, who is trapped in the capital, have to call the wind and rain? ”

"Can you help me get out of trouble?"

"No, but one more friend is better than one more enemy, of course I will shoot at a critical moment, and it is the kind that can save you from the sea of fire with one hit. After all, a tiger out of the cage is valuable to me. The Raptors trapped in the capital are of no benefit to me, and you should know this truth better than anyone else. ”

Liu Zhenglong really doesn't know much about the court situation, and he also needs someone to help him straighten out these relationships, since there is such a cooperation object, there is no need to refuse, after all, King Kang Zhao Gou, King Yi Zhao Pu is actually no difference to himself, it is not more suitable to talk about that, besides, the Jin army went south to besiege the capital, and it is still unknown whether King Yi Zhao Pu can survive, and in this case, he promised to come down, and there is no loss to himself.