Winter moon sixteen, Hongqing Palace.

Less than two months ago, Xuanzong led hundreds of civil and military ministers, princes and princesses, concubines and concubines, as well as the left and right armies of Shenwu and the new army Jian Yuwei to stop here, and the mood at that time was extremely comfortable. But now, having just experienced an unforeseen assassination, Xuanzong's face and mood are like this gloomy weather, which makes people feel depressed from their bones.

In the front hall, Lin Zhaoyin replaced the position where the former Gao Gonggong often stood, standing beside Xuanzong, looking at a large group of kneeling ministers and generals below. But he was not in a good mood at all, for the suffocating silence had gone on for too long, too long.

"Get up." Xuanzong finally spoke.

The kneeling crowd still touched the ground with their heads, not even daring to exchange glances.

"What? Do I want to help you up? ”

"Sinners don't dare! Thank you, Lord Longne! After a moment's hesitation, everyone still stood up in cringe.

"Xilie, the back mountain is your defense area. I ask you, how did the Assassins get into the inner city yesterday? ”

Guo Xi subconsciously knelt down to answer.

"Stand and talk back! I'm not here to cure your sins! What to say! Xuanzong snorted dissatisfiedly.

"Yes. According to the criminal's return to the back mountain yesterday to investigate, the assassin climbed down from the dangerous mountain beam of Chaoyuan Pavilion, and then bypassed the Zhaoyang Gate, and entered the inner city through the Furong Garden. This is the fault of the criminals who misjudged the direction of the enemy, used heavy troops to the line of Zoumaling and Jinshajian, and neglected to take precautions. ”

"Why are you arranging it like that?"

"The assassin came to the back mountain three days ago to spy on him, and the criminal analyzed his peeping route before making the above arrangement."

"Why can the Assassin be unpredictable and avoid the focus of my forbidden army's defense?"

“…… Enlighten the saints, and the sinners don't know. ”

"Wenyuan."

"The sinners are here." Lu Zhen's heart jumped and came.

"You are stationed at Jinyang Gate, how can you quickly lead your guards to the Seven Temples after hearing the alarm bell, but you don't bring troops?"

When the criminal heard the alarm bell, he didn't know what was going on in the palace, so he ordered his subordinates to guard the south gate and assigned some soldiers to help the east gate. The criminal minister originally wanted to enter the palace to face the saint, but was reminded halfway by General Guo's personal guard Li Yang, so he rushed to the Seven Temples. ”

"Hmm. You're safe. ”

"The sinners don't dare!"

"Guozhong."

"The sinners are here."

"You are a squire of the military department, and you are also in charge of the weapons superintendent. Yesterday he stabbed a crossbow in his hand, do you have an explanation? ”

"Enlighten the Holy One. The criminal had also checked yesterday that none of the arrows and crossbows used by the assassins were made or purchased by our ordnance superintendent, and should have been made by the assassins themselves. ”

"Ladies and gentlemen. With only twenty-three people, the Assassins dared to treat tens of thousands of forbidden troops as if they were nothing, and do such a rebellious thing! And all of them are strong in martial arts, well-equipped, and seem to know everything about my defense situation! If it weren't for the desperate escort of Lux , Lao Jiu, Ziyin and others, they would have been succeeded by Xiaoxiao! How do you feel about this? ”

"Death penalty!" The crowd pleaded in unison.

Xuanzong let out a long sigh. Who did yesterday's incident, he really didn't know in his own heart. Judging from all indications, the people behind the scenes are powerful and scheming. Yesterday was a fluke, but what if you do it again one day? Can you guarantee that there will be Lux Lao Jiu and Yang Qingfen's escort by your side at that time?

Lao Jiu ...... Lao Jiu has gone, this is the second life given to him by his father back then. He was there when he was the queen of Zhuwei, he was there when he destroyed Princess Taiping, and he still didn't leave his side when he personally conquered the Turks...... Now, he's gone.

Although the wrestlers are also brave, their skills are not as good as Lao Jiu after all. And...... Lux's heart of merit is far stronger than Lao Jiu, and he will not be willing to hide behind him and take care of himself for the rest of his life.

Thinking of this, Xuanzong seemed to be discouraged.

Tiredly waved his hand: "Let's all go down." The soldiers who sacrificed their lives should be well cared for. After this great change, people's hearts will inevitably be unstable. The army must not be chaotic, you all have to keep an eye on it. ”

Seeing the look of the saint, none of the "sinners" did not open their eyes to talk nonsense, kowtowed respectfully three times, and got up and withdrew.

Guo Xi hesitated, retreated to the door and stood again.

"Is there anything else going on with Hereh?" Xuanzong raised his head.

"Holy Lord, I don't know ...... Ziyin now"

"He's fine, but the residual poison has not been cleared, and he still can't walk on the ground for the time being. I have been ordered to take care of me day and night, and I have no worries about my life for the time being. But he can't help you for the time being, you're going to be tired these days. ”

"Holy! The sinner is ashamed of you......" Guo Xi heard the concern in Xuanzong's words, and he was even more ashamed when he was moved.

"Get up, I don't like courtiers kneeling at every turn. You are indeed responsible for yesterday's incident, but you reacted quickly after the incident, and I also saw it. You and Ziyin are both young, and it is inevitable that you will be inexperienced. After this lesson, may you understand something. ”

Guo Xi understood that although these words were not against his will, Yang Qing's desperate rescue behavior yesterday was the key to making the saint not blame him and Jian Yuwei so much. So he still kowtowed respectfully, and only after blaming himself again did he retreat with feelings.

"Holy Lord, won't this matter be handed over to the Shenwu Army for thorough investigation?" Lin Zhaoyin listened to it for a long time, but couldn't help but ask.

"Check! Of course you have to check! However, it is not handed over to the Shenwu Army, I want Jian Yuwei to investigate. ”

"Jian Yuwei? If it weren't for the omissions of their backs...... Holy Lord, the old slave dared to say that the assassin was so familiar with the defense of the forbidden army, the old slave suspected that there must be someone in the forbidden army to report the news, and Jian Yuwei was the most suspicious. Why is God ......?"

"Do you doubt Xilie or Ziyin?" Xuanzong glanced at Lin Zhaoyin.

"The old slave doesn't dare!" Lin Zhaoyin was so frightened that he knelt down with a puff.

"Get up, I know you didn't mean that." Xuanzong put down the secret porcelain teacup, a little distracted. "You're right. But for Xilie and Ziyin, I can absolutely trust it! I'm going to have to find out about it. ”

"Then why don't you ...... the Holy Heavens?"

"I've got my own plans."

"Yes. The old slave is talkative. ”

"Zhaoyin, there are only a few old people I can use. I'm glad you can speak to me. You must not be like those foreign ministers, who weigh everything and do not say anything! In that case, it would be too chilling. ”

Lin Zhaoyin heard Xuanzong's sad voice, and he was also quite moved at the moment, and his eyes were red and choked: "Holy Lord, please be relieved, the old slave must know everything about the Holy Lord, and he must say everything!" ”

"Hmm. That's good, that's good. Xuanzong patted Lin Zhaoyin's back with relief, "Get up, follow me to see Ziyin." ”

"Yes." Lin Zhaoyin wiped away a few old tears and stepped forward to hold Xuanzong's arm.

"No, I don't. Although I am old, I can still walk on my own. It's Ziyin, and I'm still lying in bed unconscious. Xuanzong pushed Lin Zhaoyin's hands away and sighed.