11th (7th day of the first lunar month)

Just in the small house of the Thousand Domains, the lights were dim, and the woman's face was dirty, and she couldn't see her face clearly for a while, but now after grooming, she finally saw her true face. Although this woman's face is not stunning, it can definitely be called a Peugeot, with deep sunken eyes, a raised nose, thin cheeks, and very external characteristics, and she is not a Middle-earth woman in appearance, she may have been imprisoned and frightened for many days, and her face is pale and haggard at this time, her face is bruised in many places, and her eyes show horror.

Li Ke's wife gently supported her and asked her to sit down slowly, perhaps because there was a woman beside her, her guard was lowered a lot, Pei Yan saw her sit down, so she handed over a cup of hot tea, and the woman took the teacup with trembling hands and held it tightly in her hand.

It didn't take long for Li Ke to give his wife a look, Li Ke's wife hurriedly stroked her back and said in Khitan: "Don't be afraid, we are all people who help you, and we are all over." Hearing her say this, the woman put down the teacup directly, threw herself into the arms of Li Ke's wife and cried.

Li Ke's wife is called Yuewa, is a Turkic tribe, at the age of sixteen she was called the wonder of broken leaves, beautiful as a flower, Tingting Yuli, Yuewa's four brothers are famous Turkic warriors, since she was a child she has been loved by them meticulously. Li Ke likes to compete with others, so he got acquainted with her four brothers, and naturally got to know Yuewa, and his love for Yuewa was changed to Li Ke, so since he was a child, except for Xiao Taibai, Yuewa didn't even know how to take care of and comfort others. At this moment, the woman threw herself into the arms of Yuewa, and she didn't know how to persuade her, so she could only let her cry.

After a long time, the woman gradually stopped crying, and said in Khitan sobbing: "My name is Duoyu, and I am Princess Arzina's personal maid. As expected, Li Ke secretly thought in his heart, so he asked in a low voice: "Then where is Princess Azina?" What's going on? ”

Duo Yu looked at Li Ke, from all the things that happened after seeing him, she decided that he was not a villain, so she wiped her tears and replied: "Ruma and I are both Princess Azina's personal maids, and we grew up with the princess since childhood. A few days ago, we went to the Divine Capital with Princess Azina and thirty other house slaves and guards, but a group of black-clad and masked men came up halfway through, and they wounded the guards and house slaves, and kidnapped the princess and us. Later, we were drugged, and after an unknown amount of time, we woke up and were locked in a secret room that did not see the light of day. Later, a man, about forty years old, wanted to despise the three of us, Ruma and I desperately blocked it, but this person punched and kicked each other, Ruma... Ruma was accidentally pushed and died, hitting his head on the corner of the bed. Speaking of this, Duo Yu couldn't help but sobbed again, and Yuewa gently comforted her. She continued: "When the man saw that he was dead, he lost his interest, so he summoned some men and beat us, and then I fainted, and when I woke up, I was in the attic of today. ”

Li Ke asked, "How many days have you been held there?" Duo Yu thought for a while and continued: "About four or five days, there is no day in the attic, and it is difficult for me to judge accurately. At first, they didn't give me food or water, and then they beat me many times, and today one of them said to me that if I don't obey after today, I will ... You're going to insult me. Duo Yu said and choked up a little, but still bit her lip and continued to say: "I was going to try to find death after tonight to protect my innocence, but fortunately, this hero rescued me in time... Just... Saying that, he got up and knelt in front of Li Ke, Li Ke hurriedly got up to help him, but Duo Yu just didn't get up, knocked his head on the ground hard, and said excitedly: "Engong is very gracious, Duo Yu doesn't know how to repay, and please ask Engong to try to rescue my princess, otherwise Duo Yu can't kneel for a long time!" ”

Li Keyi pulled up Duo Yu, who was kneeling on the ground, and said, "Don't worry, girl, I will definitely help you, but I need you to help me." Duo Yu heard that Li Ke was willing to rescue, and suddenly had a reliance in her heart, and hurriedly asked: "How can I help Engong?" ”

Li Ke asked, "Do you remember the man's face?" When Duo Yu heard Li Ke ask this, she suddenly felt hatred in her heart, gritted her teeth and said, "Even if that person turns to ashes, I will know it." When Li Ke heard Duo Yu return like this, he had a plan in his heart, so he said to Pei Yan and Yuewa: "I have a way to deal with this matter, you take care of Duo Yu here, I will go back." Pei Yan replied: "Brother Li, don't worry, everything is up to me." ”

Li Ke returned the salute and retreated, went out of the door, and hurried to Long Ansi. At this moment, it is almost time, and every moment of delay, Princess Azina is more dangerous, even if her life is safe, the man... Li Ke didn't dare to think further. In case Chen Xuanli searched for it tonight, the other party had nothing to do for a while, and it was possible to harm the princess, thinking of this, he couldn't help but speed up the speed of the horse.

In less than a moment, Li Ke had already arrived at Long'an Division, and when he entered the door to see Zhang Jiuling, he didn't give much salute, and hurriedly said: "The list of people who have broken into the Shendu tonight will be given to me quickly." Seeing that Li Ke was urging him so much, Zhang Jiuling must have had a clue, and he didn't dare to delay, so he hurriedly notified the clerk in charge of registration to sort out and report. Li Sanlang saw Li Ke and stepped forward and asked, "Li Duwei has a clue?" Li Ke was in a hurry at this time, and he didn't have the heart to pay attention to it, so he replied: "If I expect it to be good, I hope to find Princess Azina tonight." Li Sanlang was about to ask carefully, but Zhang Jiuling brought the list, so he read: "There are a total of twenty-three people who broke through tonight, nine of them because they were drunk and wanted to return, and seven because of official business... Before Zhang Jiuling finished reading, Li Ke took the list and looked at it one by one, and Li Sanlang and Zhang Jiuling couldn't ask more questions when they saw this. Li Ke suddenly said, "Call the portraitist!" After hearing this, Zhang Jiuling hurriedly called the portrait artist, Li Ke spread out the directory, pointed to the name of one of them and asked the portrait artist: "Do you know the face of this person?" This portrait artist is a royal painter, mostly for the princes and nobles, ministers of the court and the central government, the portrait master of the person Li Ke refers to just knows, so he nodded, Li Ke said: "Go to paint quickly, in a hurry!" ”

The names of that person, Li Sanlang and Zhang Jiuling, were also seen on the side, and when they saw the portraitist walking away, Li Sanlang asked in a low voice: "Li Duwei thinks this person is related to this case?" Li Ke nodded and said slowly: "Maybe, but this matter is still inferred, and I will only know when the portrait is made and I find someone to verify it." This person is in a high position, Li did not dare to make a judgment, and asked the two to wait with Li. ”

"Human witness?" Li Saburo asked in some surprise. Li Ke saw that Li Sanlang continued to ask, and he was not obscure, so he took advantage of the painter's painting to explain the matter investigated tonight to Li Sanlang and Zhang Jiuling.

After saying that, Li Sanlang continued to ask suspiciously: "Why don't you bring Duoyu here?" Li Ke shook his head and said, "This woman has just been frightened, and bringing her here may make her nervous, the person on the list has a special identity, and if she is misidentified because of this, it will definitely cause unnecessary trouble to Long Ansi." ”

Li Sanlang nodded and said, "It's still Li Duwei who is thoughtful. ”

While the three were talking, the portraitist had finished painting and presented the portrait to the three of them, and the royal painter really had a wonderful brush, and the painting made in a short period of time was lifelike without the slightest mistake or omission. Li Ke hurriedly took the painting and retreated, and said before leaving: "Please Li Sicheng quickly mobilize manpower, Li will be back within two moments, if this is the case, quickly arrest him!" After Li Ke left, Li Sanlang immediately made a careful arrangement, after all, this person is not ordinary.

A moment later, Li Ke returned to Pei Yan's place, Duo Yu's mood at this moment had calmed down a lot, and when he saw Li Ke returning, he hurriedly asked, "Is there any news from Engong?" Li Ke took out the portrait from his arms, opened it slowly, and said: "Duo Yu, this person has a special identity, you have to recognize it, if there is a mistake, it will not be easy to end." Duo Yu heard Li Ke say this, knowing the seriousness of this matter, she naturally did not dare to slack off, but when Li Ke completely opened the portrait, she was still excited and out of shape, pointing to the portrait and saying loudly: "It's him!" That's the devil! I know it all when it turns to ashes. ”

Out of caution, Li Ke asked again: "Duo Yu, can you see clearly, is this the person?" This is no small matter! ”

Duo Yu froze down, carefully confirmed, and said, "It's him, it won't be wrong!" ”

Li Ke put away the portrait, didn't say a word, and didn't even explain anything to Pei Yan and Yuewa, so he hurriedly set off with Duo Yu and went straight to Long'an Division, because he knew the urgency of time at this moment.

When they arrived at Long'an Division, Li Sanlang and Chen Xuanli had already assembled 300 Yulin troops and were ready for battle. Seeing Li Ke returning and bringing a woman with him, Li Sanlang hurriedly stepped forward and asked, "How is it?" Are you sure? Li Ke nodded, and led out the woman behind him, saying, "This woman is Duo Yu, she has confirmed that it is correct." ”

Li Sanlang has always acted decisively, but at this moment, he made up his mind and gave orders: "All the Yulin army obey the order, and you can set off and surround the Liang Palace!" ”

The soldiers of the Yulin Army were stunned when they heard the words "Liang Wangfu", thinking that they had heard it wrong, Li Sanlang saw that the soldiers did not react for a while, so he said loudly: "Can the soldiers hear the order?" At this time, all the soldiers of the Yulin Army woke up like a dream, and replied in unison: "Oh! ”

"Wait!" Li Ke stopped the Yulin Army that was about to leave, Li Sanlang looked at Li Ke puzzled, Li Ke was not in a hurry at this time, and turned to Zhang Jiuling and asked, "Is this person sure to be in the Liang Wangfu at this moment?" Zhang Jiuling replied: "According to the report from the sentinel, it is indeed in the Liang Wangfu at this moment, and he has never left the mansion!" ”

Li Ke continued to ask, "How did he go?" Foot or horseback? ”

Zhang Jiuling didn't dare to be arbitrary, looked at the whistle again, and replied: "A person rode a horse!" ”

After getting Zhang Jiuling's accurate reply, Li Ke approached Li Sanlang and whispered: "At this time, it is not appropriate to go to the Liang Palace, but should... Li Ke's voice was very weak, and no one else could hear it except Li Sanlang.

Li Keyan stopped, and Li Sanlang immediately said loudly: "All the soldiers listen to the order, Chen Xuanli led two hundred people to follow me to the Liang Palace, and the remaining one hundred people were called by Li Duwei!" At this moment, all the soldiers heard it clearly, and shouted in unison again: "Wow! ”

So the two groups of men and horses set out from Long'an Division at the same time, marching quickly and aiming at the target.