The sky is unpredictable. Just now, the sky was still clear, and the sky was full of clouds, but in the blink of an eye, the clouds piled up, covering the sky above Zhongnan Mountain.

The whereabouts of Li Xuanji, the general of the Nine Gates, were finally discovered.

The feast of Shanglin Yuan, which His Majesty the Emperor personally presided over, how could it be missing the figure of General Li, who was in the limelight today. Therefore, when the emperor found that he was missing when he toasted, he couldn't help but be very surprised, and ordered the Yulin army guards to hurry up and inform him to come.

Your Majesty has an order, and he does not dare to slack off. After inquiring and understanding that the people around him said that Hu Chenghou was leading people to hunt in the northwest direction, a small group of Yulin soldiers rode on war horses and went to summon him back.

Half an hour later, Emperor Liu Che learned the news of Li Xuanji. The guards of the Yulin Army have found him, but they can't come back for the time being, because he is already a dead man!

The emperor, who had just heard the news, still didn't believe his ears. At that time, Li Xuanji, who was still jumping around and shooting a tiger with arrows to achieve the first feat, how could he become a dead man in such a short period of time!

Naturally, the guards did not dare to lie, and the truth of the news could not be doubted. After listening to the simple report, the anger in the emperor's heart was like clouds in the sky, and the black pressure piled up.

So, Feng Yanzhi, the commander of the Western Fengwei who was ordered by the emperor, went to see what was going on in person. He was given the order that he must find out in the shortest possible time and report back to the truth.

Looking at the emperor's face, the atmosphere at the scene became solemn, and everyone's hearts were clouded with a layer of gloom. There is no doubt that Li Xuanji's death touched the emperor's sensitive nerves. I am afraid that a hunt that was full of interest will become a situation that no one can predict.

The ministers present who learned of this situation for the first time were all shocked. While speculating about the consequences of this incident, the same thought came to mind.

"What is it that makes people so bold? Dare to kill the Son of Heaven in the forbidden land of Shanglin Yuan. And he killed a general who was pinned on by the emperor! ”

In the tense atmosphere, although we dare not discuss with each other, it is inevitable to communicate with each other. No one is a fool in the court. Everyone understands that any act that disrupts the emperor's chess game will inevitably cause Long Yan to be furious. When the storm is about to arise, it is a skill that everyone must learn to observe the direction in advance to save their lives.

In the midst of their own thoughts, the crown prince Liu Ju turned his head to look at Yuan Zhao with some difficulty, and saw that he was still sitting there quietly. And Huo Quai, who didn't know when he would come back, had a calm face, as if he was thinking about something.

Although the prince is benevolent and generous, he still has a keen sense of observation in some matters that may affect him. There is no need to think about it deliberately, he already understands a little bit that Li Xuanji's death must be inseparable from the pair of masters and apprentices.

If this is the case, what will the father do to them when he is angry? The prince took a deep breath and tried to suppress the beating of his heart. If the father and emperor condemned them, no matter what, he would definitely beg for mercy.

He didn't have to wait long, Feng Yanzhi came back. With a heavy face, he reported to the emperor in detail what he had seen. Then beckoning, several guards carried over the general's body, which was covered with a white cloth.

"Your Majesty, that's the general situation. General Lee was not long dead...... It's just that because he was then bitten and pecked by wild beasts and crows, he was unrecognizable and extremely miserable. Humble advice, Your Majesty should not read it. ”

Feng Yanzhi suppressed his anger and calmly performed his duties. The Li family brothers and sisters used to be kind to him, and they originally thought that with their status and ability, they could help them. But now, the biggest arm of the Jade Palace in the future has been eliminated like this. It can be said that Li Xuanji's death is a huge loss to the power of Shuyu Palace. Big enough to block that path to imperial power!

Unrecognizable corpses, the emperor had no interest in seeing. Just looking at the bloodstained stains, he couldn't suppress the anger in his heart. The wine glass in his hand was slammed to the ground by him, and the elixir burst out, and the white jade cup became thousands of pieces.

"Who did this? The dignified imperial general, an important minister of the dynasty, was killed in the enclosure of the forest garden here, and was killed under my nose...... How audacious! I want to ask you, has my tolerance made you so lawless? Hum! ”

The thunder was furious, and it was extraordinary. The surroundings were quiet, and both the ministers and the palace guards lowered their heads tightly, and no one dared to cough.

The Emperor's gaze scanned the surroundings and shot a fierce momentum. At this moment, he put away his warmth, the majesty of the emperor is inviolable, and any act that dares to go against his will is a great sin of bullying the king in the laws of the Han Dynasty, and it should be punished heavily!

The imperial envoy Zhang Tang skimmed the prime minister Gongsun Hong, who hung his head like a clay carved wood sculpture, and secretly despised it in his heart. Cowardice and fear of things have always been the style of this prime minister, and he stayed in that position, it was simply a corpse vegetarian meal, and he should have gotten out of the way a long time ago.

And the gaze handed over by Wei Ji, the Great Han Tingwei a few steps away, was in line with his heart. For a long time, the emperor relied on the inner court ministers for the need to concentrate power, which invisibly weakened the voice of the foreign court ministers. At all times they do not want to regain that share of power. When any opportunity arises, it is not to be missed. Since the turmoil in the court is about to rise today, if you don't take the opportunity to participate in the turmoil here, when will you stay!

Seeing the emperor's angry face, Zhang Tang, the imperial historian, did not hesitate, and was the first to speak out.

"Your Majesty is angry! It is important for the dragon to keep his body, and he must not be angry because of this incident. The murder of General Li was a great misfortune for the country, and the murderers were so rampant, and it was even more contempt for the majesty of the imperial court and the laws of the Han Dynasty. No matter who is involved in this matter, it should be severely punished! Your Majesty, the old minister proposed that this case should be handed over to the Division, with the Tingwei Mansion as the mainstay, and make every effort to investigate it to the end! ”

As soon as Zhang Tang's words fell, before the emperor could express his position, Wei Ji, the captain of the Han Dynasty, immediately jumped out and loudly echoed the request.

"Your Majesty, Wechen is also here today, and I can see this incident with my own eyes, the murderer's evil deeds are outrageous! If you want to ask for your life, you must investigate it thoroughly, and you will not tolerate it! ”

"Your Majesty requests that you order a thorough investigation. This matter should be related to General Lee's usual discord...... Your Majesty! ”

The crowd was agitated and violent, and the forces that had been secretly attached to the Jade Palace also jumped out one after another, loudly expressing their anger at this matter and their support for the emperor's attitude.

The Emperor waved his hand, and the body was carried down, which looked very miserable. When a person is dead, he is no longer worthy. And the anger caused by this incident, under the impetus of Zhang Tang and others, is gradually rising in his heart.

Prince Liu Ju's heart was beating extremely fast at this moment, and he didn't know if Yuan Zhao had any way to deal with the next development of the situation. Sensing that the personal attendant beside him moved slightly, he hurriedly signaled with his eyes not to act rashly. The boy named Park Yongyeol has been courteous and relied on him since he came to him these days. At this time, I was afraid that he would do something reckless for the sake of Yuan Zhao.

A good safari made it what it is now. In any case, the death of a general guarding the safety of Gyeonggi is an extremely serious matter. Many ministers speculated about the possible aftermath, and as they expressed their approval of the emperor's attitude, they looked around and flickered.

The area where Shanglin Yuan is located is usually heavily guarded, but today the royal car is here, and the Yulin Army has strengthened its vigilance several times. There is no chance for those out there to get involved. What's more, after Feng Yanzhi's on-the-spot investigation, it was determined that the killing of Li Xuanji and his subordinates was a sudden attack by the sword blade, and it was done by one person.

There are not many people with this ability within the scope of Shanglin Yuan...... Not long after, the emperor raised his head with an ugly face, and finally cast his eyes on Yuan Zhao, who had been dressed in plain clothes since he entered Chang'an.

Although the vassals present had their own thoughts, they were secretly paying close attention to the emperor's behavior. As if feeling something, the surroundings fell silent, and countless eyes of unknown meaning were cast in the same direction. There were people sitting alone, plain and white.

"An hour ago, I personally bestowed a bow and arrows on the Hou Cheng in recognition of his bravery in hunting tigers today. But such an important general is now dead in the mountains and forests! Can any of you tell me what has happened in such a short period of time...... Hum! Why, no one speaks? So Yuanqing, tell me what's going on! Huh?"

Emperor Liu Che dragged out his tone, and his voice became a little cold. The crown prince Liu Ju, Dongfang Shuo, Han Yan, Sima Xiangru, Zhong Jun, Zheng Shi and other people who had always been kind to Yuan Zhao were shocked in their hearts. invariably took a heart for him.

The black clouds pressed on the top, enveloping Zhongnan Mountain, and the soldiers of the Yulin Army who heard the news in the distance were looking over here. In the silence, it seemed that everything had lost its vitality by the Emperor's harshness.

"Don't be impulsive, it's all up to me. Now is not the time to be a hero...... Remember, no matter what happens, take good care of yourself. That's what I expect from you. ”

Yuan Zhao pressed Huo Quai, who wanted to jump up, with his hand, and whispered in her ear. Then he stood up, straightened his clothes, and walked around the table. As far as the eye can see, the mountains are stacked, the wind is getting cooler, and you can already feel the breath of autumn.

That year was also such a season, Chang'an osmanthus rain fell, he traveled through time and space to step on the sun, moon and stars, and it has been sixteen years! A blood spilled the heaven and the earth, the shoulders of the mountains and rivers proudly, through the wind and snow, the responsibility is unshirkable, and has played an irreplaceable role in the strong rise of the Han Empire.

And today, he had to temporarily bow his head in front ......of the imperial power, just so that this land of his ancestors could be more prosperous and peaceful.