The anxious Li Kun learned from Xiao Zhou Hou that he was an illegitimate child, born of an affair between Li Yu and his sister-in-law, the crown princess, which was another heavy blow to Li Kun, Li Kun was conceited and arrogant, and thought that he was more qualified to succeed to the throne than Li Jian, and now he was suddenly told that he was just an illegitimate child, and an illegitimate son is an illegitimate child, no matter how noble the identity of the biological father and biological mother is, it is a stain that can never be erased-

"I don't believe it, Zhou Wei, you are talking nonsense, you want to mess with my mind, you want to humiliate me!"

Li Kun screamed wildly, his handsome face was distorted and hideous, the blue tendons between his forehead and neck were blooming, his hands were waving, and he called Xiao Zhouhou's name directly, as if he was going to be rough with Xiao Zhouhou. ~~.~~

Xiao Zhouhou did not retreat, his eyes were calm, and he said: "I told this secret because I didn't want you to lose your humanity and do something that people and gods were angry about, if you don't believe me, then you come and see your father——"

Li Kun suppressed his strong manic emotions and looked at Li Yu on the couch, Li Yu turned his head to his side, only glanced at it, nodded his head, closed his eyes, and two cloudy tears overflowed from the corners of his eyes.

Li Kun was hit in the chest by a heavy hammer, took three steps back, and began to change his face again, his face turned from red to white and then to blue, since Li Kun was young, Li Yu has always loved him very much, and Li Kun is also very affectionate to this uncle, which is also the main reason why he wants to wait for Li Yu to return to heaven and then take Li Jian's position, but now, his uncle has become a father, and Li Yu's care for him in the past has become a piercing arrow, which makes Li Kun's heart feel extremely ashamed and painful, it turns out that Li Yu does not love him more because he is better than Li Jian, But it was because Li Yu was his father, and it was because he was an illegitimate son that made Li Yu feel guilty, which was exceptionally good to him and compensation. It's atonement –

"Ahh

The fury that had accumulated in Li Kun's chest was like a volcanic explosion, and he suddenly drew his sword and cut off the guardrail on one side of the bed, and then frantically chopped the utensils in the dormitory, and the henchmen and guards behind him were far away, for fear of being cut by the crazy His Royal Highness King Jing.

Xiao Zhouhou's face turned pale, but he didn't dodge, and kept protecting Li Yu's couch.

Li Kun slashed wildly for a while, and the Jinxian crown on his head fell off, and his hair was scattered. The eyes are like ghosts. The sword panted and muttered in his mouth: "I don't believe it, you are all deceiving me, this is not my father, my father has been dead, dead for many years-"

Gan Simou hurried into the temple. The Jingwang Mansion thinker, who had always thought that he had a wisdom pearl in his hands, looked anxious, and said in a panic: "Your Highness, the big thing is not good, the three hundred gold guards have gone to the side of the prince." ”

Li Kun was taken aback. He returned the sword to the sheath and asked, "What's the matter?" ”

Gan Simou said: "That Zhou Xuan shook his lips and puffed his tongue, both soft and hard, and recruited all the three hundred Jin Wuwei in front of the palace, Du Qilin couldn't restrain those Jin Wuwei, and now we only have two hundred palace guards and more than 100 servants in the palace, I am afraid that the prince will immediately order to attack the Calyx Xianghui Building, our strength is weak, how to resist it!" ”

Wind and rain, embattled. is not enough to describe Li Kun's state of mind at this time. Li Kun didn't expect that he would fail so quickly and fall into such an unbearable situation, and severe blows followed. He became the illegitimate son of a lowly land, and his loyal subordinates abandoned him one after another, and Li Kun couldn't bear it. His eyes were already red, and he roared: "Li Jian doesn't care about his father's life or death, then why should I talk about filial piety, come here, and lift His Majesty to the next step——"

"Who dare!"

Xiao Zhou's harem skirt was unfurled, and he took a step forward, his beautiful and dignified face had a kind of majesty that people did not dare to look at, and the two guards of Jingwangfu who wanted to come forward bowed and did not dare to step forward.

Li Kun was furious, strode over and grabbed Xiao Zhouhou's right forearm, wanting to drag Xiao Zhouhou away from Li Yu's bed.

Xiao Zhouhou angrily slapped Li Kun, and there was a crisp sound of "pop", and four clear finger marks appeared on Li Kun's right cheek.

Li Kun let go of Xiao Zhouhou's arm, covered half of his cheek, and looked incredulous: "You, you hit me!" ”

Xiao Zhouhou glared at Li Kun with clear eyes: "Children and nephews are not filial, and uncles and mothers should be disciplined." ”

Li Kun's eyes were blood-red, and he shouted wildly: "I have no father or mother, no one can beat me, this person is not my father, and you are not my uncle, come - come - come - "

Another person rushed into the dormitory and reported: "Lord, the prince's side did not attack, but retreated a few feet, and the prince still declared that as long as the prince sent His Majesty and Niangniang away, he would not be held accountable." ”

"Idiot!" Li Kun scolded: "That's Li Jian's plan, once you hand over Your Majesty and Niangniang, what do we have to worry about, at that time, people will be swordsmen and I will be fish and meat, do you still expect Li Jian to be trustworthy?" ”

Li Kun glared at Xiao Zhou Hou hatefully, and led his subordinates out of the dormitory, he had to stabilize people's hearts first, and he couldn't let Zhou Xuan persuade his only two hundred guards to go over.

Li Jian ordered all the guards to retreat into the Calyx Xianghui Building, close the door of the palace, and then told Li Jian that Li Jian was hypocritical and false, and Zhou Xuan was insidious and cunning, and predicted that those Jin Wuwei who threw themselves on Li Jian's side would die a miserable death-

"Although the current situation is unfavorable, but not desperate, the emperor and the empress are under my control, Li Jian does not dare to risk the disapproval of the world, he will definitely take into account the emperor's safety and negotiate with me, I will coerce the emperor to go out of Beijing to Zhaowu Army, and connect Fang Zhen to contend with Li Jian, you are all heroes from me in times of crisis, and the great cause will be completed in the future, each will enjoy glory and wealth, and will never lose each other."

The guards of King Jing's Mansion and the more than 100 eunuchs who followed Li Kun listened to Li Kun's words, rekindled their confidence, and hurriedly said loyally: "We will swear to follow His Royal Highness King Jing to the death." ”

Li Kun secretly instructed Du Qilin that if anyone in the palace has two hearts and expresses his sincere words to Li Jian, he will be killed immediately, and there must be no more betrayers.

Outside the Calyx Xianghui Building, Li Jian and Zhou Xuan stood side by side under a crank yellow Luo cover, the heavy rain was still pouring down, such a heavy rain was rare for many years, and the entire Jinling City trembled in the storm, as if the Tang Kingdom of ten towns and thirty-six states was going to become a flood of heaven and earth.

The sweltering heat has subsided, the biggest crisis has been lifted, as soon as Huangfu Jixun died, the three guards loyal to him surrendered one after another, and the Qi Hongshui army in Jiangbei had entered the city. Together with Lin Heishan, Zhang Kuangye, Lin Ji and others, he controlled the situation in Jinling, sending troops to arrest King Jing's henchmen on the one hand, and blocking the gate of the square on the other hand, and actually banning it.

Now, the only difficulty is that Li Kun is still holding the emperor and the empress hostage, Li Jian is a filial son, and now that the palace is stable, he is more worried about the safety of his father and mother, and Li Kun's chaotic party is now only 300 people. Originally, Li Jian could have ordered the sergeant to attack the Calyx Xianghui Building in one fell swoop. But he would never give this order, and he repeatedly promised not to pursue Li Kun's crimes, as long as he sent the emperor and empress out unharmed.

At this time, Li Kun went to the highest place of the Calyx Xianghui Building surrounded by a row of shield players, and asked Li Jian to come forward to answer.

Li Jian also approached the Calyx Xianghui Building under heavy escort, reiterating his promise once again.

Li Kun sneered. After Li Jian finished speaking, Fang said: "Li Jian, if you are really a filial son, immediately prepare five hundred carriages and one thousand war horses." Release the family members of King Jing's Mansion, Wei Xuan's Mansion, and General Wei's Mansion, follow me out of Beijing, cross the river to take refuge in the Zhaowu Army, and I promise that as soon as I arrive at the Zhaowu Army, I will return the emperor and empress. ”

Zhou Xuan, who was beside Li Jian, said in a low voice: "Your Highness, this matter must not be agreed, if Li Kun hostages His Majesty to the Zhaowu Army, His Majesty and Niangniang will not return to Beijing, and my Tang Kingdom will inevitably fall into a continuous civil war." ”

Li Kun was condescending. saw Zhou Xuan talking to Li Jian. sneered: "Li Jian, if you listen to the slander of Zhou Xuan, the minister. Regardless of the life and death of Your Majesty and Niangniang, it is up to you. I will set fire to this building, the jade will be burned, and the road to Huangquan will not be lonely. ”

Li Jian hurriedly said: "Brother Wang is going to be reckless, let me think about this matter." ”

Li Kun said: "Okay, give you a quarter of an hour, if you don't reply within the time limit, I will set fire to the building." With that, he retreated to the building.

Li Jian asked Zhou Xuan urgently: "What should I do?" ”

Zhou Xuan thought for a while and said: "Your Majesty and Niangniang must not let him take it away, even Li Kun, and must not let it go, otherwise, the Tang Kingdom will fall into a divided civil war, surrounded by strong enemies, which is tantamount to destroying the country by itself." ”

Li Jian frowned and said: "I naturally know this, but the father and the queen mother must not save it, cousin Xuan, you must come up with a plan to achieve both." ”

Zhou Xuan said: "Your Highness promised Li Kun first, and the plan to delay the army was to stabilize him first." ”

Li Jian asked: "How can you answer if Li Kun urges?" After all, 500 carriages and 1,000 horses are very well prepared, and it won't take much time to delay. ”

Zhou Xuandao: "Although the carriages and horses are well prepared, but people are not so well prepared, didn't Li Kun want to take King Jing's Mansion, Wei Xuan's Mansion, and the family members of Huangfu Jixun to leave Jinling?" Then hundreds of family members will be able to gather for a while, okay? As long as it drags on tonight, you can rescue Your Majesty and Niangniang. ”

Li Kun asked: "Will the plan be released?" ”

Zhou Xuan whispered, Li Kun looked happy and nodded again and again.

The moment soon arrived, Li Kun appeared on the Calyx Xianghui Tower again, got Li Jian's promise, secretly rejoiced in his heart, and said: "Don't delay time, it will take some time to gather the families of the three mansions, but half a day is enough. ”

It is now the middle of the day, only more than two hours away from the end of the hour, although the rain is a little lighter, but it is still falling, Zhou Xuan invited Li Jian to eat, Li Jian was worried about his father and mother, refused to eat, and wanted to stick here, Zhou Xuan had to accompany him hungry, thinking: "Hungry stomach can't solve the problem, wouldn't it be worse if you don't have the energy to deal with the crisis!" But Li Jiandi's filial piety can also be understood, thinking that his father and queen mother have not escaped danger, and it is difficult to sleep and eat.

Now there is still some time before Li Kun's ultimatum, Zhou Xuan took the time to go back to Xiangluanfang, and the 150 Fenghua soldiers were still guarding the door in the rain.

Zhou Xuan took the three idiots, the four idiots and Murong tassels into the mansion, Princess Qingle, Qin Que, Su Needle, Lin Hanyun, Jingyi Fairy, Dr. Qin and his wife, and Lin Ning all sat in the front hall, and when they saw Zhou Xuan coming back, they were all overjoyed and asked endlessly.

Zhou Xuan first asked Dr. Qin to bandage the knife wound for the three idiots, the wound was on the left arm, a knife mark four inches long and half an inch deep, and Lin Ning, the female killer of the Falcon Gate who was originally murderous without blinking, was so distressed that she burst into tears.

The three idiots smiled: "It doesn't matter, it's a slight injury, the person who stabbed me has been stabbed to death by me." ”

Zhou Xuan said: "The third child, you will stay in the house to recuperate, so as not to worry about the third sister-in-law." ”

The three idiots hurriedly said: "At this very moment, since I should be with the master, my little injury is not in the way at all." ”

Zhou Xuan glanced at the four idiots who did not leave the rhino armor, and said with a smile: "It's enough to have the fourth brother accompany me." You rest, the current overall situation has been decided, and Li Kun's death is not far off. ”

Princess Qingle said hatefully: "I really didn't expect Li Kun to dare to hold my father and mother hostage, it's really innocent - Xuanlang, my father and mother haven't been rescued yet, why do you say that the overall situation has been decided?" ”

Zhou Xuan said: "Huzhu, don't worry, you can rescue Your Majesty and Niangniang tonight - ouch, hurry up and prepare some food for a few of us, starve to death." ”

Ate some food. Zhou Xuan immediately took the four idiots and Murong tassels and re-entered Daxing Palace. How could the three idiots stay in the house because of such a slight injury, they must follow, and they can't fall behind their cousin - uh, cousin.

Along the way, Zhou Xuan and Murong Tassel whispered, and Murong Tassel couldn't help nodding.

Zhou Xuan whispered to the four idiots again: "Fourth." How about you pretend to be a woman? ”

"Nope." The four idiots refused.

Zhou Xuan shook his head and said, "If you don't want to, forget it, Li Kun knows you, and it's even worse if you don't show the stuffing." ”

The four idiots were silent for a while. Asked: "Does the owner want Mrs. Tassel to blend into the Calyx Xianghui Building?" ”

Zhou Xuan said: "Yes, this is the only way to save the emperor and empress." ”

The four idiots asked, "How do you get in?" ”

Zhou Xuan said: "Pretend to be a palace lady and send food to the queen." ”

The four idiots said: "It's also dangerous." ”

Zhou Xuan said: "Capture the thief and capture the king first, Li Kun is a pustule, as long as you wait for the opportunity, you can restrain Li Kun in one fell swoop, the tassel has this ability." ”

On the other hand, the three idiots said: "The master must not be careless, Li Kun has a lot of masters around him, otherwise I will not be injured." He said to the four idiots: "Fourth brother, you will pretend to be a palace e." You're small. It's not very difficult to pretend to be a palace lady. ”

The four idiots were silent, and only when they were about to reach Daxing Palace did they say, "That's good." Just this once. ”

Zhou Xuanxi said: "Tassel, hurry up and thank Mr. Fourth for your help." He is very aggrieved by a man pretending to be Gong E. ”

Murong Tassel didn't know that the four idiots were daughters, so he saluted on horseback and said: "Thank you, Mr. Four, with Mr. Four here, I am a lot sure, but I have to hire a good disguiser to dress up Mr. Four, so as not to let Li Kun see the flaws." ”

Zhou Xuan said with a smile: "The fourth child himself is a master of disguise, wait for you to look, he is more like Gong'e than you." ”

The four idiots snorted heavily, reminding Zhou Xuan not to talk nonsense.

Zhou Xuan and his entourage rushed downstairs to Calyx Xianghui, and Li Jian greeted him and said, "Princess Jing Wei will be here soon, Cousin Xuan and I will go to see her together." ”

At the beginning of the day, Princess Jing Wei was sent to Zichen Hall with her two sons, Li Boyu and Li Zhongxuan.

Li Boyu and Li Zhongxuan are a pair of beloved sons of Li Kun, five years old in Changdi and three years old in Youdi, both born with Yuxue cute, the two brothers saw Li Jian, recognized him, and called Li Jian "uncle." ”

Princess Jing's face was pale, her body trembled slightly, and she was very frightened in her heart.

Li Jian hugged the two brothers Li Boyu and Li Zhongxuan on his lap, sighed, and said with tears: "I didn't expect me and Brother Jingwang to be in such a situation!" ”

Princess Jing Wei knelt down with a "plop" and said in a mournful voice: "I beg the prince to spare these two children, they don't know anything." ”

Li Jian ordered Gong'e to help Princess Jing Wei up, give her a seat, and said: "What did sister-in-law Wang say, who can bear to do it with such a lovely child, not to mention that he and I are uncles and nephews!" I have negotiated with Brother Jing Wang, as long as he does not harm His Majesty and Niangniang, I will let him leave Jinling, in order to show my sincerity, I invite Wang Sister-in-law and two nephews to meet with Brother Jing Wang. ”

"Thank you, Your Highness the Prince, thank you, Your Highness the Prince!" Princess Jing's tense heartstrings relaxed suddenly, she cried with joy, and knelt down to thank her, she thought that Li Jian was going to threaten Li Kun with her and her two children, so that it would be more auspicious.

Li Jian ordered the two fake palace ladies of Murong Tassel and Si Idiot to help Wei up, and said: "I have something to ask Sister-in-law Wang, Brother Wang asked Shen Shichu to set off, but now the people in Wei Mansion and Huangfu Jixun's Mansion have not been collected properly, and this rain is still falling, with Your Majesty holding a sick body, how can you leave Jinling overnight in the rain?" Annoyed that the sister-in-law said to Brother Wang, don't make Your Majesty bumpy, let Your Majesty stay in the palace, I will send Brother Wang and sister-in-law across the river early tomorrow morning, and never break my word, how about it? ”

Wei Shi agreed: "The concubine must advise the prince." ”

Li Jian said: "Come on, send Princess Jing and the two little marquis to the Calyx Xianghui Building." He said to Wei Shi again: "Your Majesty and Niangniang have not eaten since last night, and I ordered the eight palace ladies to send some food in." ”

Princess Jing Wei was holding a child in one hand, followed by eight palace ladies holding food boxes, Murong tassels and four idiots were mixed in the middle, and the other six palace ladies were all drawn from different palaces, and they were not familiar with each other, so naturally they didn't know that Murong tassels and four idiots were fakes.

Murong Tassel looked at the four idiots with the corners of his eyes, and secretly admired Mr. Four's disguise technique, which was really more like Gong'e than her.

Du Qilin, who was guarding the calyx Xianghui Building, saw that Princess Jing was coming, and he didn't dare to open the palace door without authorization, so he urgently reported to Li Kun.

Li Kun rushed upstairs to take a look, hurriedly opened the door, and let Wei's brothers, Li Boyu, and Li Zhongxuan enter the hall.

Du Qilin saw that something was wrong, this was not Princess Jing's maid, but Gong E, and urgently ordered the guards to stop and stop the eight Gong E's from moving forward.

Wei Shi turned around and said, "This is sent by the prince to bring food and drink to His Majesty and Niangniang." ”

Du Qilin said: "Except for the princess and the two little marquis, no one is allowed to go in again." ”

Li Kun ran down from upstairs, picked up the two children, asked Wei Shi what he meant, and sneered: "Does Li Jian think that this will impress me to send His Majesty and Niangniang back?" That's my talisman, my life-saving grass, and I'll never let go of it no matter what. ”

Wei said: "It's almost dusk now, it's raining again, and it's really inconvenient for cars and horses to cross the river, according to what the prince said, I will leave Beijing tomorrow, as for Your Majesty and Niangniang, we will not return it, just in case." ”

Li Kun consulted Du Qilin, Gan Simou and others for their opinions, and they all thought that it would be more appropriate to leave Beijing tomorrow morning, because it was about to get dark, and if he left Beijing at this time, it would be very easy for Li Jian to take advantage of it.

Du Qilin pointed to the eight palace ladies and asked Li Kun what to do?

Li Kun said: "The food box and other things are sent in by the inner attendant, and these eight palace ladies know the reality in the palace, and they can't let it go, so they are locked in the side hall." ”.