Chapter 450: The Resurgence of Wind and Smoke (I)
Although Princess Yanqing didn't say it explicitly, Li Zhen knew what she meant, raised her lamp and took a sip of tea soup, and then said with a smile: "This is also the purpose of Zhenqing's trip today!" β
After that, Li Zhen thought for a while, and then said softly: "Qiu Shiliang's return to Beijing, presumably the two highnesses already know!" β
Princess Yanqing nodded, "We also just got the news not long ago!" β
"Then does Your Highness know the news that the four great generals who were under house arrest in Dianzhong Province were killed?"
"What?!"
After hearing this, Li Jun suddenly got up and looked at Li Zhen with a hideous face.
Unexpectedly, Yanqing smiled and said: "It must have died at the hands of Qiu Shiliang!" β
Li Zhen nodded and said, "Yes, His Royal Highness King Qi doesn't need to be so nervous, judging from Qiu Shiliang's methods, this is also expected, and Qiu Shiliang also took the time to go to Qinglong Temple after returning to Beijing!" β
"So, what is Qiu Shiliang's purpose in seeing Wen Rao?" Yanqing asked.
"Me!"
Li Zhen replied very simply.
"You?" Yanqing was surprised.
At this time, Li Jun sneered: "You are a small Youzhou marching Sima, worthy of Qiu Shiliang?" β
Although Li Jun's words are full of contempt, they are also in common sense, after all, the identities of Qiu Shiliang and Li Zhen are very different, in terms of official positions alone, even the likes of Pi Yuanshi and Wang Zuoen are much bigger than a Youzhou marching Sima.
Yanqing immediately laughed and said, "I hope Gong Wen Rao didn't throw you out!" β
Li Zhen's face looked extremely serious, and after looking at Yanqing and Li Jun, he said solemnly: "Because only I know the whereabouts of Your Majesty and Xiao Zhongli!" β
After hearing this, Yanqing immediately fell silent.
No one knows what happened on Lishan that day, judging by Li Zhen's words alone, today's Qiu Shiliang Qinglong Temple and his party can also be justified.
After all, for Qiu Shiliang, it is no longer important for His Majesty whether he is dead or alive, the important thing is to see people alive and corpses when he dies.
Because that day in the Lishan Palace, only Li Zhen escaped alive.
Whether it is Your Majesty or Xiao Liang, it seems that they have evaporated from the world.
No one is alive, no corpse is dead.
And Qiu Shiliang didn't disbelieve in the blood monk, but he believed in his eyes more.
It is precisely because of this that Qiu Shiliang is so eager to find Li Zhen, and then asks what is the matter.
As for Li Zhen, he had no doubt that Princess Yanqing would definitely have other eyes and ears by King Yan's side, and even Qiu Shiliang's side.
In this way, his true identity will undoubtedly be completely exposed to the eyes and ears of Yanqing and Li Jun.
Although this incident has not happened yet, Li Zhen has to take precautions.
In the final analysis, since this lie has been told, then I must continue to circle it with countless lies.
Maybe it's just for a while, but Li Zhen doesn't know how long this "time" will be.
"But Wen Rao Gong won't tell Qiu Shiliang about this...... Qiu Shiliang should be clear! Li Jun then said.
"Not bad, so he lied!" Li Zhen replied.
"Oh?" Yanqing was a little curious.
"For Duke Wen Rao, there is nothing more tempting than supporting a close-knit emperor's eldest son!" Li Zhen said softly, with some helplessness in his tone.
"What? Emperor...... Eldest son......? Li Jun's eyes widened and he looked at Li Zhen in surprise, "Hahahaha....... The eldest son of the emperor! I didn't expect Qiu Shiliang to be so naΓ―ve and ridiculous! β
However, Yanqing nodded and said, "Although this lie is too absurd, it does have enough temptation for Wen Rao Gong!" β
After saying that, Yanqing also sighed lightly and said: "Sometimes people are like this, the more absurd the lie, but the most able to move people's hearts!" β
Immediately, Yanqing looked up at Li Zhen and said, "I hope that Gong Wen Rao has not been so stupid!" β
Li Zhen nodded and said with a smile: "When Qiu Shiliang said these words to Wen Rao Gong, I listened behind the screen, and I almost laughed out loud!" β
After saying that, Li Zhen frowned and thought about it, and then asked Yanqing seriously: "According to His Highness's opinion...... Is it possible that what Qiu Shiliang said is true? β
After hearing this, Yanqing immediately raised his eyebrows and said angrily: "Li Zhen, are you openly taking advantage of the palace and King Qi?!" β
"Tian Shenu! Look at this king and don't pick your skin! β
Li Jun, who was furious, got up and rushed towards Li Zhen, but unexpectedly, Li Zhen smiled and said, "Your Highness is angry, there is a more fatal thing to do next!" β
......
Chongzheng Palace.
"What? Qiu Gong...... This...... Is it really going to come this far? β
Li Qi's face was as pale as dirt, and he stared at Qiu Shiliang with frightened eyes, so much so that even his voice trembled a little.
Guo Rui on the side seemed quite calm, and even showed a trace of imperceptible excitement in his expression.
"Li Deyu has convinced the Empress Dowager that now we are halfway to success, we don't need to do this!" Li Qi was a little unwilling, and said to Qiu Shiliang almost pleadingly.
"Hehe, convince the Empress Dowager?" Qiu Shiliang sneered, and the murderous intent loomed in his eyes, "Your Highness is too underestimated by Li Deyu!" β
"What? Does he dare to deceive this king?! Li Qi immediately asked.
"Liar? Hahaha......" Qiu Shiliang couldn't help laughing when he heard this, and then waited for Li Qi to say word by word: "That old thief has never really helped you since the beginning!" β
"This ...... How is this possible, then the Empress Dowager is there......"
Even if Qiu Shiliang's words came to this, Li Qi still couldn't believe it.
"That's what our family is worried about, no one knows what Li Deyu said to the Empress Dowager and what the Empress Dowager promised!"
Li Qi then said: "She is the great-grandmother of this king!" β
"But it's also King Qi's great-grandmother!" Qiu Shiliang immediately shouted, "How do you know that Li Deyu is not serving for the reigning king of Qi?!" β
Seeing that Li Qi fell silent, Qiu Shiliang's tone softened slightly, and he said slowly: "For Li Deyu, no matter who ascends the throne, His Royal Highness and King Qi will have the same result!" β
"Then how can Qiu Gong be sure that Li Deyu will help King Qi?!" Li Qi asked, as if trying to get something out of Qiu Shiliang's mouth.
After hearing this, Qiu Shiliang looked at Li Qi, his eyes as sharp as an eagle's falcon.
"Because...... King Qi is more suitable to be an emperor than you! β
As soon as these words came out, Li Qi's face suddenly turned red, and all the remaining questions in his heart stopped, clenching his fists and staring at Qiu Shiliang viciously.
Guo Rui, on the other hand, stood aside and bowed his head silently, always staying out of this controversy.
Qiu Shiliang's face didn't show much annoyance at Li Qi's move, his gaze just swept over Li Qi like a gust of wind, and then fell outside the palace gate.
A long silence followed.
"Ben Wang...... Be sure to ascend the throne! β
Li Qi finally spoke, and a hint of murder flashed in his eyes.
"As long as Your Highness does what our family says, the Tang Emperor is in your pocket!"
Qiu Shiliang didn't look at Li Qi again.
"Everything depends on what the enemy says!"
This time, Li Qi did not hesitate, let alone refuse.
Qiu Shiliang nodded, retracted his gaze and looked at Li Qi again.
"From now on, no one is allowed to enter or leave the city...... Especially the harem and the forbidden garden! β
After speaking, Qiu Shiliang looked at Guo Rui again and said, "Pass the order, all officials above the fifth grade in the capital will discuss the affairs of the Chongzheng Palace!" If there is a disobedient person...... Kill! β