The 13th (19th day of the first lunar month)
Hearing Pei Min say this, Prince Li Xian was overjoyed in his heart. Originally, Li Ke was the best candidate for the martial election, but the reason for his identity was indeed scrupulous, Wu Sansi and others already knew Li Ke's true identity, if he exposed it in public, wouldn't it be right in his hands; Li Ke was secretly released by His Majesty's order, and if his identity was revealed, she would never be able to protect Li Ke in front of everyone, if this was the case, not only would Li Ke be harmed, but even the prince's party would be to blame. Before Li Ke and the others arrived, the prince and others were hesitating about this matter, and they happened to see Pei Min arrive at the East Palace with Li Ke, and the prince suddenly had a candidate in his heart, and he was happy. So, the prince said with a smile on his face: "If Pei Daxia wins the championship in this battle, this palace will ask for a heavy reward for Pei Daxia." Oh, no, Pei Daxia is already a sword saint sealed by His Majesty himself, and he should be called a sword saint. ”
The crown prince was so happy that he even changed his title to Pei Min, but Pei Min didn't think so, he bowed down and continued: "Your Royal Highness Prince Xie." On that day, His Majesty gave him the title, which was also to deter the Wan Domain, this sword saint Pei Min really couldn't afford it, and His Majesty the Prince still called Pei Min under him; In addition, I want to participate in tomorrow's martial arts competition, all from helping friends, and not other luxuries, the prince's reward really dare not accept, if the prince has to be rewarded, it is still given in some good bars. ”
When Pei Min said this, he somewhat refuted the prince's face, but the prince didn't care, and still said with a smile: "This majesty's royal title is a child's play, the sword saint is the sword saint, this is understandable, besides, Pei Daxia's martial arts are world-famous, since he can afford this title, I hope not to shirk again; As for the reward, Pei Daxia is also a straightforward person, and the palace is not reluctant, and the wine will definitely be served at that time! ”
It seems that the crown prince recognized this title, and Pei Min couldn't argue anymore, so he arched his hands and replied: "Oh! His Royal Highness Prince Xie. ”
Seeing that Pei Min no longer shirked, the prince was satisfied, so he continued to ask Li Sanlang: "The matter of the martial election has been settled, so what candidate can San Lang propose for this matter of the literary election?" ”
When the prince asked this, Li Sanlang couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed, and he replied with a frown: "Back to His Royal Highness the Prince, this matter is indeed difficult. The anthology is different from the martial arts, which can be intuitively judged, and there is no clear criterion for judging the dry poems in the competition, and it must cater to the interests of the judges, otherwise it is difficult to guarantee the victory. ”
When the prince heard Li Sanlang say this, he also frowned, looked at Zhang Cambodia, and asked together: "Then do you have a good plan?" ”
Zhang Cambodia got up and replied: "Back to His Royal Highness the Prince, this matter is indeed as Li Sicheng said, if you want to ensure that you will be able to win, it is indeed difficult, according to the opinion of the old minister, there is only one way to do." ”
The prince hurriedly asked, "Please speak quickly." ”
Zhang Cambodia continued: "Only our side sent many people to fight, so that one of the participants could stand out. ”
The prince pondered for a moment, and said slowly: "It is indeed the only way, this palace has thought carefully for a moment just now, and now looking at the four seas, there is indeed no one who can be proud and lead the world in the literary world; Who do you recommend? ”
Zhang Cambodia thought for a moment and replied: "I can recommend two people, one is He Zhizhang and the other Yao Chong, although these two are nearly half a hundred years old, they are both outstanding in literature and color, you can give it a try." ”
The literary talents of these two people are indeed outstanding, and the prince also recognized it when he heard it, but he also said just now that this competition needs more people to improve the winning rate of winning the championship, so the prince looked at Li Sanlang and continued to ask: "Is there a suitable candidate for San Lang?" ”
After hearing this, Li Sanlang said: "Back to His Royal Highness the Prince, I also recommend one person, that Zhang Jiuling." ”
Zhang Jiuling! This person's Wencai prince has experienced it, and he is indeed a good candidate, young and promising, and trustworthy, so the prince immediately slapped the table and said: "Okay! Hongu decided to compete with the three of them, and they will definitely be able to make a difference. ”
As soon as the prince finished speaking, he hurriedly walked into a little eunuch from outside the house, he looked left and right after entering the door, walked straight to Li Sanlang, and carefully handed him a jade pendant, Li Sanlang looked at the jade pendant in his hand, and suddenly his face was shocked, and the little eunuch approached Li Sanlang's ear and whispered: "The person who came was wearing a black cloak, and the villain couldn't see his face clearly, so he asked the villain to hand over this jade pendant to Li Sicheng, saying that there was an urgent matter to discuss, and he had to meet in the secret room!" ”
Li Sanlang nodded hurriedly after hearing this, walked directly to the prince, handed the jade pendant to the prince, and whispered a few words in his ear, the prince was also a little surprised, the actions of the two of them were seen in the eyes of Li Ke and Pei Min, could it be that something had changed? It would make the prince and Li Saburo so panicked, but the two of them whispered to each other, and it must be inconvenient to tell them, and it was inconvenient for them to ask each other.
After the prince and Li Sanlang finished speaking, Li Sanlang turned to Li Ke and Pei Min and said, "Don't blame the two, the prince and I still have important things to discuss!" ”
After hearing this, Li Ke arched his hand and said, "Since this is the case, the two of us will retire." "Let's go.
Li Sanlang hurriedly stopped the two and said, "Don't worry, Captain Li, I still have something to tell you." I also asked the two of you to go back to Long'an Division quickly and inform Chen Xuanli and Zhang Jiuling that although Keduo we don't know, but I know this Chen Wuji, let the two of them draw Chen Wuji's portrait overnight, and search for it overnight, I believe that as long as Chen Wuji is found, it is expected that Keduo will not be far away. ”
After Li Ke heard this, he continued: "Back to Li Sicheng, I think there is one more person to look for together. ”
Li Sanlang understood and said, "What did Li Duwei say about the red-haired Yama? ”
Li Ke nodded and said, "Exactly!" ”
Li Sanlang did not hesitate and continued: "Then according to what Li Duwei said, let Long Ansi search overnight; After the two of them are arranged, they hope to rest early, and there will be two workers tomorrow. ”
Li Ke and Pei Min arched their hands and replied: "Oh! ”
As soon as the two were about to leave, Li Sanlang continued: "Li Duwei, as well as your wife and children, or live in the East Palace, and someone will take care of you." ”
As soon as Li Sanlang said this, Li Ke's heart was suddenly shocked, Li Sanlang's words couldn't help but remind him of Wu Sansi, could it be that he wanted to make his wife and children hostages like Wu Sansi? Li Ke was unwilling, it was already an abrupt move to let her mother and son come here today, how could she really let the two of them fall into the control of the prince and others, if she threatened each other in the future, then how could he be good? Thinking of this, Li Ke replied: "Thank you Li Sicheng for your kindness, let the two of you here, it will inevitably disturb His Royal Highness the Prince, I still take the two of her away, and I hope that Li Duwei will be successful." ”
When Li Ke said this, Li Sanlang also reacted, his proposal was indeed a little abrupt, originally out of good intentions, it would be bad for Li Ke to misunderstand, so he hurriedly said: "Li Duwei, don't misunderstand, I don't have other intentions, I just think that it might be better for the two of them to be taken care of, if Li Duwei wants to take away the two of them, take them away at any time." ”
Wu Sansi's past behavior inevitably made Li Ke afraid, so even if Li Sanlang said this, Li Ke still did not hesitate at all, and then said: "My wife and children were born humblely, and they must not be used to it in this East Palace, so I should take her two away." ”
Li Ke's words are all said to this part, Li Sanlang is not good to say anything more, if he persuades him more, he will definitely be disgusted, so he said: "Then please Li Duwei to do it yourself, Long Ansi also asked Li Duwei to go and make proper arrangements." ”
Li Ke immediately replied: "Wow! Without further ado, he turned to leave the hall.
The prince suddenly spoke: "Captain Li, wait! ”
Could it be that Li Saburo is relieved, and the prince wants to threaten each other again? Li Ke suddenly raised his vigilance, and his hand unconsciously grasped the hilt of the sword, but he quickly calmed down, turned around and replied, "May I ask His Royal Highness the Crown Prince what else is going on?" Li Ke's series of actions were seen in Li Sanlang's eyes, and he secretly inhaled a cool breath in his heart, but fortunately, Li Ke controlled himself and nothing happened; But what exactly is the prince going to say at this moment? Is it difficult to keep it? That will definitely cause a deeper misunderstanding, Li Sanlang looked at the prince with some anxiety while thinking about the explanation.
I saw the prince say with a smile on his face: "Li Duwei, you want to take away your wife and children tonight, you have your own reasons, and it is inconvenient for this palace to stay, but there is something in this palace, and I hope Li Duwei agrees." ”
It turned out that the prince was not trying to force Li Ke's wife and children to stay, but this made Li Ke and Li Sanlang's tense nerves relax instantly, and Li Ke replied: "Dare to ask His Royal Highness the Prince?" As long as you can do it, you will do it with all your might. ”
The prince continued to smile and said: "Your son Xiao Taibai, the talent is really smart, he is four years old and can already export into a chapter, he will become a great weapon one day, this palace likes it tightly, in the future, take him to the East Palace and this palace to get together, tomorrow the poetry competition, this palace is expected to like him too, please be sure to take him with you." ”
The prince's request made Li Ke puzzled for a while, Li Sanlang just now and the current prince, whether he was really out of good intentions or deliberately tempted, he really didn't know, but for the sake of safety, Li Ke still shirked: "Will there be any inconvenience in tomorrow's court events?" I hope that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will consider it again. ”
The prince waved his hand and said: "Li Duwei is too worried, there is no inconvenience, according to the will of the palace, according to this decision, you two still have something to do." The prince said this, and Li Ke couldn't refuse, so he had to respond, so he left the East Palace with his wife and children and Pei Min.
On the way, Pei Min and the three of them returned to the hut, while Li Ke went to Long'an Division alone, preparing to discuss with Chen Xuanli and Zhang Jiuling how to find Chen Wuji and the red-haired Yama.
Looking at the figure of Li Ke leaving the East Palace, Li Sanlang couldn't help but sigh in his heart that Li Ke was indeed different from ordinary people and very difficult to control; However, at this moment, he didn't have time to think about it anymore, so he hurriedly entered the secret room with the prince and Zhang Khan to meet with the visitor.