The 12th (15th day of the first lunar month)
Inside Princess Taiping's carriage. Taiping's face was pale, he didn't say a word, and Gao Jian on the side didn't dare to make a sound at the moment, and sat honestly on the side. He knew that Taiping was really angry this time, even if he was favored on weekdays, if he didn't say it carelessly at this moment, he would definitely become the target of Taiping's dissatisfaction, and he would be unlucky at that time.
In this grand event, all kinds of things that Taiping has done, as long as a discerning person can see it clearly, this is just a matter that can be concealed for a while. The first is the suicide explosion, in order to make Li Sanlang, who has the strongest bowing strength, unable to fight, if she is lucky, she will kill Li Sanlang directly, which can be regarded as breaking the prince's arm, she is not unthinking about assassination, but it is too time-consuming, in case the other party is vigilant, or there is enough time left for Li Sanlang, and then form a team, it will be more than worth the loss, so she can only take risks and start again not long before the game, so Li Sanlang has to withdraw from the game.
In fact, before, Taiping secretly sent people to investigate the strength of the countries, and finally she selected the relatively strongest Tubo, and conspired with it to fight again in the final wheel war; As for the side of the Celestial Empire, she knew that in addition to the crown prince, it must be King Liang who would fight. In the final battle, if Tubo wins, the Celestial Empire will lose face, and the first to blame it should be the crown prince and the king of Liang, and she will enjoy it; If Liang Wang wins, then she helped get rid of the prince team and let Liang Wang show his limelight, and Liang Wang owes her a great favor. In this way, no matter what the outcome is, as long as she takes risks today, she can sit back and enjoy it! But she made a lot of calculations, but she never calculated that Li Sanlang could temporarily form four people to fight, and turned the tables, and finally staged a competition with one enemy and ten, that person was from the prince's side, and this time the prince can be described as making a lot of money! In front of the court and the country, the scenery is infinite, but she has no return. The female emperor is extremely wise, and her bitter tricks in the Jixian Hall at noon, I am afraid that the female emperor has already been informed at this moment, thinking of this, she can't help but be angry in her heart! But this matter must be redeemed, a well-planned game of chess, must not be a bamboo basket to draw water, busy in vain, finally, she said sharply: "Go to Liang Wangfu!" Gao Jian had been trembling, and at this moment Taiping finally spoke, he didn't dare to ask more, and hurriedly ordered the coachman to drive towards Liang Wangfu.
Outside the Royal Horse Farm. Pei Min walked in front of Li Sanlang, arched his hands, gave a salute, and said: "Li Sicheng, this matter is over, Pei Mou retired!" Li Sanlang was shocked, at this time Pei Min actually came to resign, not long ago he was full of joy, there is one more person available under this account, but why is this suddenly about to resign, so he hurriedly said: "Pei Daxia, today's great merit, don't leave at this time, please follow me into the East Palace, thank you again!" Pei Min smiled indifferently and replied: "In front of Your Majesty, Pei has already said, I am a person from the mountains and wilderness, I don't want to be restrained, today's things are all because of helping old friends, nothing else, it's time to say goodbye at this moment." ”
Hearing Pei Min say this, he was a little anxious, he didn't want to lose such a rare talent in vain, but he knew in his heart that this kind of immortal talent must not be tempted by profit, but it was easy to arouse his disgust, so his tone eased, and then said: "I know that Pei Daxia's ambition is not in the official career, but now God is in difficulty, Pei Daxia is really willing to stand by and watch and trap the people in danger?" Li Sanlang said this, but Pei Min was a little moved, his chivalrous heart is to solve the difficulties of the people, but he really does not want to be dispatched by the court at this time, besides, he just refused the female emperor's reward in front of everyone, and turned to the prince, that will not only bring disaster to himself, but even to the prince, people with a heart will definitely frame the prince for a party and selfish crime, thinking of this, Pei Min resolutely said: "Pei thank Li Sicheng for his kindness, but Pei is indeed inconvenient at the moment, but I hope Li Sicheng will be relieved, If Pei has something to help, he will never give up! After that, he glanced at Li Ke on the side. Li Ke knew what Pei Min meant, Li Ke's wife and children were still in the hut, Pei Min had to return in time to protect him, and in addition, he also hoped that he would come out and excuse him.
Li Ke comprehended and said: "Li Sicheng, my old friend is expected to be in trouble, let him go back first today, I will definitely let him help him if he has something to do in the future." ”
Hearing Li Ke say this, Li Sanlang knew that it was difficult to keep Pei Min, so he said stupidly: "In this case, I am not strong, if the people of the gods need help, I hope that Pei Daxia will help." ”
Pei Min arched his hand again and replied: "Of course, Pei said goodbye." Without waiting for Li Sanlang to answer again, he immediately turned around and left, and disappeared into the crowd after a while. Looking at Pei Min's departing figure, Li Sanlang shook his head unconsciously, and secretly thought in his heart, why are people with outstanding abilities in the world unwilling to serve the imperial court, Li Ke was like this before, and Pei Min is also like this at this time, is it really the imperial court's fault? In the future, if he can change the situation of the court, he will make everyone submit and seek the well-being of the people. Thinking of this, he sighed again, turned to Li Ke and said, "Let's go, go back to the East Palace first." ”
Li Sanlang and Li Ke rode away side by side, and Li Sanlang suddenly asked Li Ke somehow: "Who has higher martial arts skills, Li Duwei or Pei Min?" Have you ever tried it? Li Ke smiled indifferently and replied: "The two of us have become obsessed with martial arts, we have known each other for more than ten years, and we have tried countless times, but we have never been able to distinguish the winner or loser. ”
Li Sanlang said earnestly: "Life has to meet a rival and fulfill each other, which can also be described as a great blessing in life." Li Ke listened, nodded in acquiescence, the two stopped talking, and hurriedly walked towards the East Palace, this grand event is over, but the crisis of this divine capital has not been eliminated.
When the two arrived at the East Palace, the prince and the others had not yet returned, but Zhang Jiuling had already arrived at the East Palace. Seeing Li Sanlang coming, he hurriedly got up to greet him, and whispered: "I know that Li Sicheng will definitely come here first, so I came to report the results of the investigation of nitrate and sulfur." Li Sanlang looked around and saw that there was no one else, so he said, "What is the result of the investigation?" Zhang Jiuling replied: "This Shangyuan is coming, in order to ensure the safety of the gods, this nitrate and sulfur are strictly controlled, and they are strictly restricted except for the use of them." Today I have searched all the registered premises and storehouses, and all are in order, except ... ”
Li Sanlang anxiously asked, "Except for what?" Zhang Jiuling continued to answer: "Except that Princess Taiping bought a small amount a few days ago, saying that it was used to make fireworks, but this matter was not registered in the register, and I only learned about it after listening to the manager's oral statement. ”
After listening, Li Ke said in a firm tone: "Sure enough! Li Sanlang and Li Ke glanced at each other, and suddenly they were also nervous. At this time, the prince and Zhang Cambodia happened to enter the East Palace, and the three of them hurriedly greeted each other.
The prince smiled, today's event can be described as a great victory for the East Palace, seeing that the three of them were already in the East Palace, he turned around and instructed the next person: "Prepare a banquet quickly, I want to reward a few heroes!" The prince glanced around, and then asked, "Why don't you see that heroic sword saint, Pei... Pei Min? ”
Li Sanlang replied in a low voice: "Returning to His Royal Highness, Pei Min has already left first." ”
When the prince heard this, he was shocked, and said with some loss: "I haven't rewarded him yet, why did he leave?" ”
Li Sanlang didn't have the same good interest as the prince, and he didn't have any intention of celebrating the banquet, so he said with some anxiety: "Your Royal Highness the prince, there are many suspicious things today, and I hope that the prince will report it!" ”
When the prince saw Li Sanlang say this, his interest just now suddenly decreased by more than half, put away his smile, and asked, "San Lang, what's the matter?" ”
Li Sanlang replied: "Today's failure of my bow team to fight is due to Princess Taiping, and now this matter has been confirmed. ”
When the prince heard this, he couldn't help but be surprised, Shicai didn't know the reason, and now he was about to ask, but Li Sanlang had already spoken first, so he said: "Sanlang, hurry!" Immediately afterwards, Li Sanlang informed the prince and Zhang Khan of today's events and Zhang Jiuling's investigation.
Li Sanlang said, the prince's forehead couldn't help but ooze beads of sweat, he felt a sense of fear in his heart, not because Taiping was his enemy, he had been mentally prepared for this matter in advance, what he was afraid of was that he didn't expect Taiping to act so viciously, today's target is to hit the bow team, in case one day her target will come directly to him, he dare not imagine.
Li Ke saw that everyone was speechless, so he added: "I expected that the purpose of what Princess Taiping did today should be... Li Ke's inference is exactly the same as Taiping's careful planning, or Li Ke is a delicate person, accurate in his inference about things, and everything is as if he was there in person.
After a long time, Zhang Cambodia finally spoke, saying: "According to the old minister's opinion, the true response of the matter is as Li Duwei said, which is roughly the same. At this moment, we can only do two things as soon as possible, one is to increase the prevention of Princess Taiping, and the other is to arrest the murderer Keduo as soon as possible. Lao Chen couldn't help but have a bold idea, what happened in the past few days may have a great relationship with our Princess Taiping! ”
When the prince heard this, his heart tightened, and he couldn't help but say: "It has something to do with Taiping? ”
Zhang Cambodia nodded lightly and continued: "The old minister still can't figure out the details of this for a while, and this will trouble Li Sicheng and them to investigate and deal with it as soon as possible." ”
Li Sanlang replied: "The elder of the pavilion is the same as San Lang's, so I also plan to investigate from here." He turned to look at Li Ke on the side and said, "What do you suggest?" ”
Li Kezheng was in deep thought, and when Li Sanlang asked him this, it seemed a little sudden, and he slowed down and said, "I have doubts about something, so I just fell into deep thought. ”
Li Sanlang asked, "What's the matter?" ”
Li Ke replied: "Long Ansi issued a sea fishing document, with great momentum, and posted it everywhere, but why has such a long time passed, but there is no news of Keduo, unless Keduo leaves the Shendu." But this is not possible, and the fact that the deputy commander of Ziller has just been attacked proves that he has not left; But why don't they have the slightest clue about such a large-scale operation? ”
Hearing Li Ke say this, everyone also fell into thinking, this matter is indeed a bit extraordinary, but there is no clue for a while.
After a long time, Li Ke broke the silence and said, "I want to go to Ningrenfang to find clues again." ”