Daming Palace, Xianju Palace.

Concubine Yin De and Princess Gaoyang, mother and daughter, stood side by side, looking at the railing, silent.

The clouds were rolling in the air, and the wind was moving strongly, as if a storm was coming. Not far behind them, several palace maids frowned a little worriedly and wanted to step forward to urge the two of them to enter the palace to escape the wind and rain, but they didn't dare to come forward to disturb.

"Boom...... Rumble!! ”

A rolling spring thunder finally exploded. Heaven and earth are panicked, and if the Tang Imperial City is big, it seems to tremble.

"Tianwei, unfathomable." Princess Gao Yang raised her head and squinted her eyes slightly, and muttered, "Mother, you said that this time, will Mu Bai retreat?" ”

"You should believe him." Concubine Yin De looked at the rolling black clouds above her head expressionlessly, but her hands couldn't help but fold, and she closed her eyes lightly and muttered "Amitabha".

"Mother, I don't know the bottom of my heart, I'm very panicked." Princess Gaoyang took a deep breath, and although she was forced to calm down, she still couldn't hide the sadness and fear in her heart. In the past few years, Princess Gaoyang has experienced many ups and downs, although she is young, her mind is beyond the maturity and stability of ordinary people. Standing with her mother, she is like a young version of Concubine Yinde. In addition to the extreme closeness in appearance and temperament, there is also a faint trace of Yongrong and elegance exclusive to Concubine Yin De, as well as a forbearance and silence.

But she was still young after all. Right now, she felt that the danger she and Qin Mubai were facing this time was like the rumbling heavenly power that would descend when a storm was about to hit, which could not be resisted by human beings.

"Ling'er, what are you afraid of?"

"I don't know...... I'm a little messed up. Although Mu Bai told me that he had already planned it, I always had a strong sense of foreboding in my heart. In the face of Tianwei, no one can resist. This time, many, many, many, will surely die. ”

"Are you afraid of death?"

"Don't be afraid! A few years ago, when I jumped into the river, I was never afraid of death anymore. ”

"And what are you afraid of?"

"Mother, what I'm afraid of is ...... Helpless, with the unknown. I think that the most painful thing in this world is neither life nor death, but watching the person I love turn around and leave me. He's drifting away, and there's nothing I can do. ”

Concubine Yin De was stunned for a moment, stretched out a hand to caress the windblown hair on Princess Gaoyang's forehead, smiled gently, and said: "Ling'er, my mother would prefer to see your carefree and innocent appearance, even if you have been a crazy girl without heart and lungs, you can do it." ”

Princess Gaoyang bit her lip, nodded paradoxically, looked into the distance, and said, "Mother, I went to Li Chunfeng last night and asked him to predict the good luck for Mu Bai, guess what he said?" ”

"You believe it?"

"I don't know, I just asked casually, he just said casually, and he also told me not to believe it." Princess Gao Yang said, "But the more people like this, the more trustworthy they are, aren't they?" The kind of magic stick that makes people believe in the mysteries, the more liars they are. Li Chunfeng, he is definitely not. ”

"Okay, what did you say about Li Chunfeng?"

He said...... Mu Bai is a very strange person, and he will go to extremes. In the future, he will either be rich and noble, full of children and grandchildren, famous in history and enjoy a long life; Or, the notorious young man died young, and Biluo Huangquan did not leave an inch of bones. He also said that in recent days, Zhang Ziwei has been slightly different from the stars, and a demon star has suddenly appeared on the side of the emperor star, and the main court has many troubles for his father and emperor. And this demon star is Mu Bai. ”

"What?" Concubine Yin De was taken aback, "The demon star confuses the emperor star, doesn't this mean...... The court is in chaos because of Qin Mubai? ”

Princess Gao Yang pursed her lips and nodded, and said, "Demon Star, where can you shake the Emperor Star?" Therefore, unless this demon star returns to the Emperor Star, it can become the help of the Emperor Star, and from then on, it will become the Tianshu Palace Auxiliary, the Great Wang Emperor Star. However, since then, Datang's luck has changed because of this, and everything is undivinerable. And Mu Bai is in the turmoil and change this time, either he will be crushed and his bones will not be able to survive; Or, soar into the sky and shine in the Star Palace. However, no matter what, he can't get rid of the bloody disaster. Unless ......"

"Unless what?" Concubine Yin De frowned slightly and asked.

"Unless there is a dearest and beloved, pure and true, affectionate and holy person, to prevent disasters and resolve disasters for him." When Princess Gao Yang said this, she turned her head to look at her mother, and said word by word, "Mother, can I?" ”

"Boom !!"

There was a thunderclap, dark clouds rolled and thunderbolts fell, and heavy rain poured down.

In the Wude Hongwen Museum, the eldest grandson Wuji sat alone on the big chair of the central center Zaifu, looking at the empty position on his side that should have belonged to Fang Xuanling, with a solemn expression and a face like a knife.

There were a bunch of folds on the table, all of which were important matters that came to ask the emperor for red approval, and they could not be approved by him, the prime minister's blue pen.

In the first book, Fang Yizhi, the son of the head of the house, sent a complaint to Yushitai, accusing his younger brother Fang Yiai, of colluding with the Han King Li Yuanchang to frame the concubine Qin Mubai. Yushitai, together with Zongzheng Temple, Dali Temple, and more than ten officials from the six ministries of the three provinces, jointly impeached Li Yuanchang, the king of the Han Dynasty, and exposed right and wrong to protect Qin Mubai.

In the second book, Li Yuanchang, the king of Han, threw a twist and turn that shook the world, impeached Li Tai, the king of Wei, for entangled the party and his secret plots, and took advantage of the emperor's serious illness to gather people to plot things, in a vain attempt to force the East Palace to seek the usurpation of the throne. There are also several informant witnesses who participated in the private meetings of the King of Wei, as well as some conclusive evidence such as the sword and armor honor guard witnessed in the palace of the King of Wei.

"The emperor just fell ill, and these two brutes couldn't hold it back, and they actually bit each other, neither of them is good!" The eldest grandson Wuji slammed his fist on the table in annoyance, and the teacup jumped up and overflowed with water.

In fact, the eldest grandson is as jealous as a mirror. Fang Xuanling's sudden illness, Fang's family and son killed their relatives and sued their brother Fang for his love, if it weren't for the conclusive evidence to protect the family, why did he do this? According to this analysis, there is a 90th chance that this first accusation is true. In this way, Qin Mubai was planted by Li Yuanchang, the king of Han. Thinking of the "earth-shattering" thing that Qin Mubai did a few days ago, such a vicious strategy and such a heavenly hand-eye, Li Yuanchang alone would definitely not be able to do it. I don't have to say that there must be the prince of the East Palace and his accomplices, at least he has also helped.

On the other hand, Li Yuanchang jumped over the wall in a hurry to accuse Li Tai of plotting rebellion. Judging from this stroke and intention, there is also the prince of the East Palace hidden behind it. Because if the king of Han is defeated, the prince will die. Li Yuanchang lost Qin Mubai because of his own private report, but unexpectedly, he made a big fuss and endangered the East Palace. So the two had no choice but to break the kettle, in a vain attempt to take advantage of the emperor's serious illness and the court to get out of control, overthrow the king of Wei in one fell swoop, sit in the East Palace, and grasp the authority to draw talismans for themselves.

"So naïve, so stupid Li Yuanchang, aren't you pulling the prince's moth to put out the fire?" The eldest grandson Wuji looked at the fold in his hand in a daze and smiled bitterly.

There is both a bit of resentment and a bit of sad wryness. After all, the crown prince Li Chengqian is also his nephew, and like Li Tai, he was born to his own sister.

"Come on, invite Chu Suiliang." After pondering for a long time, the eldest grandson Wuji put down the fold and said.

The emperor and Fang Xuanling fell ill together, sleeping in the same room, no one was allowed to pass inside and outside, even Li Tai, the king of Wei, could only stand outside the door, and only Chu Suiliang, who was close to the emperor's court, was able to enter and exit by himself.

Li Tai watched Chu Suiliang being invited away by someone from the Hongwen Pavilion, full of suspicion and apprehension, and wanted to come forward to inquire about the emperor's illness, but he didn't dare to make a mistake, so he had to watch him leave.

At this moment, the civil and military officials waiting for the court in the eastern and western courts, or shouting loudly or whispering, are all discussing the affairs of the King of Han, Qin Mubai, and who will supervise the state council.

The emperor suddenly fell ill, and the court lost its backbone. Anyone with a discerning eye knows that King Wei and the East Palace have already fought. At this time, they all looked forward to the emperor coming out to say something to calm the matter. As long as it can be made clear who will imprison the country, it is a disguised death sentence for the other party.

But now, the sky and the earth are gloomy and the rain is pouring down, and the civil and military officials have been waiting in the east and west courts for more than an hour, not to mention the emperor, even the prime minister, the crown prince, the king of Wei and the imperial relatives of the Li family, none of them have shown up. Leaving a group of sixteen guard generals and the court officials of the three provinces and six departments, there is endless speculation here.

"The emperor's illness is unknown, but it seems that today's court meeting will not be held......" everyone suspicious.

In this way, many major events can only be pressed back. I don't know to what extent the King of Wei and the crown prince will fight, who will die and who will die. Once the ending is shared, the civil and military officials in the court today, I don't know how many are prosperous and how many are declining.

There are hundreds of officials in the court, and no one is worried.

On the contrary, Qin Mubai was in the camp of the hundred horses, but he had nothing to worry about. The left and right are already in the class prison, what else can they worry about? Everything, waiting for the verdict.

Chu Suiliang came to the Hongwen Pavilion, and the eldest grandson Wuji showed him the fold and said, "Chu Suiliang, you are the only one waiting in front of His Majesty's bed. For such a major event, my eldest grandson Wuji also did not dare to make up his mind. Now that you've seen the song, please go back. If your majesty is awake, you will report it; If Your Majesty is not awake, you will wait for Your Majesty to wake up, and then make a report. In short, this matter is handled by His Majesty. ”

After hearing this, Chu Suiliang arched his hand, smiled slightly, but smiled a little mysteriously, and said softly: "Your Majesty once woke up for a moment and left a message, saying, 'Let the eldest grandson Wuji assist the prince of the prison country and participate in state affairs'." ”

"Ah!!h The eldest grandson Wuji was suddenly shocked, looked at Chu Suiliang dumbfounded, cold sweat flowed on the side of his back, and he took a breath of cool air and said, "That...... Which prince is in charge of the country? ”

"Your Majesty didn't say it." Chu Suiliang still smiled, shook his head and said, "In short, no matter which prince it is, His Majesty will appoint him to be assisted by Uncle Guo." The country cannot be without a monarch for a day, and the overall situation is important. Since His Majesty has already made an order, please ask Uncle Guo to refer to the original action. ”

"Yes, Weichen obeys the order...... "The eldest grandson Wuji bowed his hand, and Chu Suiliang floated away.

Looking at Chu Suiliang's back, the eldest grandson Wuji's body trembled slightly, and there was a lot of panic in his eyes, among them, there was a hint of surprise that was difficult to detect!

"Your Majesty, this is forcing me to make a statement! …… Well, well, the king wants the minister to die, and the minister has to die, not to mention, just to make a statement! - Someone, someone! The eldest grandson Wuji rarely lost his demeanor, and shouted loudly in the Hongwen Pavilion, "Ring the morning bell of Taiji Palace, and a hundred officials will ascend to the court!" ”

"Knock-knock!"

In the pouring rain and thunder and lightning, the morning bell in the bell and drum tower of Taiji Palace in the Tang Imperial City sounded loudly!

The East Palace was shocked, the crown prince Li Chengqian and the Han king Li Yuanchang glanced at each other, their eyes showed hesitation and surprise at the same time, and they said in unison: "This is the bell of the last dynasty!" Could it be that the emperor has recovered? ”

"Nope! I went to see Chu Suiliang this morning, and he said that neither the emperor nor Fang Xuanling had yet woken up. Li Yuanchang wrinkled his eyebrows and said in a deep voice, "I lobbied him for a long time, and he finally agreed to help the prince secretly." At this time, the morning bell of Taiji Palace rang the hundred officials to go to the court, could it be that the emperor sent an edict from the sickbed, ordering you to supervise the state council? ”

"That'...... So what if it is to let the old fourth prison country? Li Chengqian's face was a little pale, and his lips trembled slightly.

Li Yuanchang gritted his teeth and turned his heart sideways: "If the fourth child succeeds, it means that his impeachment of me has been announced, and I will be finished immediately!" Thus, you too are doomed! Therefore, this round of the court will either be good or evil, and we must prepare for the best and the worst! ”

"Okay, okay......" Li Chengqian took a cool breath and nodded helplessly, "I'll go to the court, you step up your planning." If something changes, you ......"

"Don't worry, I'm ready! The East Palace is just a wall away from the Taiji Palace! If the situation is unfavorable above the court...... Everything has me! ”

The loud bell reached the Immortal Palace. Princess Gao Yang's body trembled slightly, and she suddenly stood up: "Going to court?" Could it be that my father has recovered? ”

"Unknowable." Concubine Yin De was still calm and said, "Now, no one is allowed to visit him in his bedroom, and only Chu Suiliang and a few other confidential people know what his condition is, and even King Wei can't see him." ”

"No matter what, the hundred officials are in court...... The meeting will decide on the matter of Mu Bai! Princess Gaoyang was in a hurry, and ran to the Buddha who was kneeling down in Concubine Yin De on weekdays, clasped her hands together and said in a continuous voice, "Buddha, Buddha, save Mu Bai!" As long as he is safe and sound, I am willing to become a stone bridge, exposed to five hundred years of wind and five hundred years of sun; Or turn into grass, spiders, and dew, and listen to the scriptures for 3,000 years in front of the Buddha! If he really has a calamity that he can't resolve, let me take it for him! I swore that Ling'er would not die, and Mu Bai would die! I beg the Buddha, don't let Ling'er die before Mu Bai! ”

Concubine Yin De looked back at her daughter, who didn't choose what to say, smiled sadly, the corners of her mouth rose slightly, and said softly: "Silly child......"

Rolling thunder, thunderbolts, torrential rain.

Qin Mubai looked at the gloomy rain curtain through the window, listened to the distant and magnificent morning bell of the imperial city, twisted his eyebrows slightly, and said to himself: "The dynasty is up...... Today, let us know. Who dies, who dies, who rises, who declines...... Providence! ”

"Puff puff" The sound of a series of neat footsteps stepping on the rain, from far to near. Qin Mubai glanced sideways, and a team of 100 horsemen and Dutch armor soldiers ran to his hut, and the first commander was his eldest brother Qin Tong.

"Let's go, Mu Bai." Qin Tong, who was drenched in rain, opened the door with an expressionless face.

"Where?" Qin Mubai put on a cloak and said.

"I don't know." After Qin Tong finished saying these five words, he stretched out his big wet hand, put it in front of Qin Mubai's eyes, and said, "Either soar into the sky, or fall into hell forever." Big brother, I'll be with you. The old Qin family, rise and fall with you. ”

Qin Mubai stretched out his hand and shook it with Qin Tong, the corners of his mouth rose, and he smiled slightly: "Good people don't live long, and disasters will last for thousands of years." There is a great god stick who said, I am a demon who brings disaster to the country and the people and does not do good things, and even the luck of heaven can be reversed, and it is definitely not so easy to die. ”

"That's it!" Qin Tong grinned, shook Qin Mubai's hand to the bone, and almost roared, "Yesterday, I have ordered dozens of good mahogany coffins. If you have any accidents today, dozens of relatives of my old Qin family will be buried with you! - The demon who twisted the fortune of the sky, who are you domineering if you don't dominate? Your second brother usually sulks and doesn't spit out, and he can't smash a fart with three punches. But he pounded the table and told me yesterday that he should use dozens of blood from the Qin family to help you be arrogant! ”