Deep in the mountains.

The bright yellow dragon robe had long since faded and was neatly laid out on the stone couch, and there was not even a single wrinkle except for a few stains.

Li Chen didn't know how long he had been sitting in front of the charcoal basin, just as Xiao Liang didn't know how long he had stood in front of the entrance of the cave, and even the most basic conversation between the two was pitiful.

It seems that time has long stood still here, and it seems that both of them have turned into two stone statues, maintaining their eternal posture and radiance.

There are several clusters of charcoal fires, crackling in the basin, like firecrackers lit in the capital on the first day.

Maybe he had been sitting for too long, Li Chen's gaze was slightly dull, only two flames in his eyes.

Still fiery and blazing.

"Zhongli ......"

Li Chen's dry lips opened slightly, this was the first time he had spoken in a few days.

"Hmm!"

Xiao Liang didn't turn around, still looking at the darkness outside the cave.

"I want to get out!"

Li Chen was still looking at the charcoal fire.

This time, Xiao Liang slowly turned around and looked at Li Chen expressionlessly.

Li Chen glanced up at Xiao Liang, stretched out his hand to put a piece of charcoal into the charcoal basin, and said softly: "I'm worried that Qingluan is too young after all, I'm afraid he is not Qiu Shiliang's opponent, let alone ......"

"You still can't trust him!" Xiao Liang interrupted rudely.

Li Chen shook his head, "I can't put him in danger alone, if something goes wrong because of this, I will not be safe in my life!" ”

"Has he experienced less danger? Do you owe little to him? ”

Hearing this, Li Chen stiffened slightly, but the charcoal he had already picked up was gently put back.

Then he got up slowly, patted the carbon ash on his hand gently, his expression was lonely, and his eyes were lonely.

"Yes, I owe him so much to his mother and son!"

In this sentence, Li Chen used "I".

"But I, it's the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty!"

When he said this, the loneliness on Li Chen's face and the loneliness in his eyes disappeared in an instant, and were replaced by unprecedented determination and indifference.

The light of the charcoal fire cast the shadow of the Tang Emperor on the stone wall.

The shape is like a peak, and the god is like a mountain.

He actually covered the shadow of the "sword" in front of him.

......

Purple Orchid Hall.

Goodbye Li Zhen, the heart that made Zhou Gui panic for several days was somewhat more relieved, and before that, Zhou Gui didn't understand Li Chen's arrangement for himself.

After all, he was too unfamiliar with the harem and the Empress Dowager Zheng, and it wasn't until he met Li Zhen today that Zhou Gui understood Li Chen's true intentions.

"The Queen Mother's ......"

Zhou Gui was thinking about it, and suddenly Li Zhen behind him slowly spoke.

"Li Sima is relieved that the Queen Mother is very kind, and she treats us maidservants very well!"

Zhou Gui said with a smile.

Li Zhen nodded, glanced at He Renhou, and felt a little more at ease in his heart.

He didn't have much affection for this unmasked grandmother Li Zhen, but more of a kind of awe for the elders, so he was hovering in Li Zhen's heart at this moment.

Only apprehension.

"It would be nice if Taiwen was here!"

Li Zhen muttered to himself, and couldn't help but think of Zheng Zhen, who was far calmer and more composed than himself.

"I haven't seen Zheng Changshi for some days, I wonder if he's okay?" Zhou Gui asked with a smile.

"He lives better than me!" Li Zhen smiled bitterly, because of this incident, his house had already been stared at by Jin Wuwei, even if he went to Qinglong Temple last time, he took a great risk to come out.

After hearing this, Zhou Gui smiled again, and said intentionally or unintentionally: "That is the house of King Chengde's envoy, and it is indeed safer than outside!" ”

Li Zhen immediately looked at Zhou Gui and seemed to understand something.

As he was talking, the three of them had already walked outside the Zilan Palace, and before the four Yu Linwei could speak, Zhou Gui took the lead in saying: "These two are the Queen Mother's announcements for questioning!" ”

After saying that, he led the two directly into the main hall.

Although the name of the purple orchid hall is "hall", it is actually a five-entry courtyard, the pavilion inside is full of flowers, the winding path is quiet, far more than several times larger than Li Zhen's house, and this main hall is just a guest hall.

"The two of you are here later, wait for me to go to the Queen Mother!"

After saying that, Zhou Gui walked straight towards the apse.

After Zhou Gui left, the expression on He Renhou's face became more and more puzzled.

"It can be seen that the relationship between Li Sima and this chamberlain is extraordinary!"

Li Zhen turned to smile and said, "General He is so involved in danger with Zhen, have you ever regretted it?" Have you ever been afraid? ”

He Renhou shook his head and said, "If you say that you are not afraid, it is false, but if you say that you regret it?" ”

He Renhou smiled, "He never seems to have regretted his actions!" ”

After saying that, He Renhou paused for a moment and asked, "I wonder if Li Sima is sure to persuade the Queen Mother?" ”

"Yes!"

"Oh? Why? He Renhou was a little skeptical of Li Zhen's self-confidence.

"Because ......"

Before he finished speaking, he saw Zhou Gui running in in a hurry, "The Queen Mother agreed to see the edict, but it was only Li Sima alone!" ”

......

Chongzheng Palace.

Li Deyu's arrival caught Qiu Shiliang a little off guard, and made Li Qi feel a little frightened.

After all, Li Deyu was already a generation of power ministers who deterred ministers when he was in the Wuzong Dynasty, and even if he has no real power now, the shadow left in Li Qi's heart cannot be erased.

What's more, although Li Chen cut off most of Li Deyu's henchmen after he ascended the throne, no one can say whether Li Deyu is still popular at this time.

At this time, seeing Li Deyu coming uninvited, Li Qi was naturally terrified.

Without waiting for Li Qi to speak, Qiu Shiliang took the lead in laughing and said, "Hehe, it turned out to be Gong Wen Rao!" ”

"It seems that His Royal Highness King Yan and Qiu Gong do not welcome the old man!"

Li Deyu's gait is a little sluggish, but every step is extremely powerful.

I saw that Li Deyu was not in a hurry to enter the hall, but walked in front of Li Jingwen and stopped.

"Li Zuocheng is a family and three masters, and he is loyal to Datang, I think there must be some misunderstanding in this!"

After saying that, Li Deyu turned around and bowed to Li Qi, and said loudly: "What's more, his brother Li Houji is now serving as an observer envoy in western Zhejiang, leading the town and navy envoys, with a brother like this, Li Zuocheng will definitely not do anything rebellious, please let His Highness know!" ”

The reason why Li Deyu wanted to mention Li Jingwen's eldest brother Li Jingzhuang was precisely the post of military envoy of the town navy, which ruled the ten states of western Zhejiang, and western Zhejiang was a place of great wealth in the south of the Yangtze River, regardless of the degree of wealth and military strength, it was a pivotal and important position.

If Qiu Shiliang beheaded Li Jingwen privately, it would inevitably cause Li Jingzhuang's hatred, which was not a wise choice for Li Qi and Qiu Shiliang in any case.

And Li Deyu's intention is exactly like this, not only to save Li Jingwen from death, but also to have a high-sounding justification.

After hearing this, Li Qi turned to look at Qiu Shiliang.

Qiu Shiliang didn't say a word, but the look on his face had already given the answer.

Seeing that Li Qi nodded slightly, Li Qi immediately laughed when he saw this: "Hahaha, what Gong Wen Rao said is extremely true, if it weren't for Gong Wen Rao arriving in time, this king would have almost made a big mistake!" ”

After saying that, Li Qi personally walked out of the hall to put on Li Jingwen's official uniform, and then said with a smile: "Let Li Zuocheng be frightened!" ”

Li Jingwen snorted coldly, and was about to open his mouth to scold again, but he only heard Li Deyu smile and said: "After this incident, Li Zuocheng must have been a little frightened, and asked His Royal Highness to allow him to return to his house for a while to rest!" ”

Without waiting for Li Qi to speak, Li Deyu went straight to several forbidden soldiers and said, "Good students escort Li Zuocheng back to his house!" ”

Hearing this, Li Qi nodded at several forbidden soldiers, and then was dragged out regardless of how Li Jingwen struggled.

At this moment, I saw Qiu Shiliang slowly step forward, smiled at Li Deyu, and said: "It is the right time for Duke Wen Rao to come, since this is the case, then Duke Wen Rao will come forward to draft this edict!" ”

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