The assassin is dead, and if he dies, there is no proof of his death, and there is no question of who instigated it, what his purpose was, and whether there were any accomplices in the palace.

Xue Rang searched around the assassin's body, but found nothing, kicked the corpse in annoyance, and then set his eyes on Li Bu: "General Ben sees that you have a good hand, and you are much stronger than the guards in the front hall, why are you only here on an errand?" ”

Li Bu said: "No matter where you are on an errand, you are serving the emperor, there is no difference." ”

"What's your name?"

"Xiaguan Li Bu."

"Li Bu......" Xue Rang repeated his name: "The skills are good, it's a bit overkill to be an errand here, go and bring the corpse, and go to the emperor with this general to restore your life." ”

Although Xue is arrogant, but he still cherishes his talents, Li Bu's few moments are the same as hitting him in his heart, he has always respected those who have the ability, not to mention that he really didn't notice the poison dart just now, Li Bu saved his life, whether it is for the purpose of cherishing talent or repaying kindness, this matter can't be just settled.

Luo Zhen's original plan was to capture the assassin alive, and then confess to Luo Zhen through the assassin's mouth, trying to use Luo Zhen's grudge against the emperor for being punished by the emperor in the corruption case to confirm the fact that Luo Zhen assassinated the emperor, and finally took out the token of the Hengtong gambling house on the person Li Bu killed outside the palace last time to prove that Luo Zhen's rebellion was premeditated, so as to take himself out.

But unexpectedly, the assassin died, and all his plans were in vain.

Xue Rang truthfully explained everything to the emperor, and even opened his mouth to recommend Li Bu to the emperor.

With Xue Rang's recommendation, Li Bu did kill the assassin and made a meritorious service, and the emperor pushed the boat down the river and ordered Li Bu to be a first-class guard.

Luo Zhen worked hard to lay out, and tried every possible way to send Li Bu to the emperor, so that it would be convenient for his own use in the future, he did so much, but in the end it was not as effective as Xue Rang's words.

Li Bu didn't care whose shoulders he stepped on, whether it was Luo Zhen or Xue Rang, for him, these people were just the ladder he walked up, and his end was definitely more than that.

The first-class guards were qualified to wear swords to the temple, and they could move around the palace at will, and there were no restrictions on entering and leaving, which greatly facilitated Li Bu's movements.

Xue Rang is more qualified than Luo Zhen to be his stepping stone, after being promoted to a first-class guard, Li Bu specially went to meet Xue Rang, Xue Rang knew that he had a close relationship with Luo Chen, and specially asked him what he thought of Luo Chen, he replied in four or two, and no one was offended.

After ascending to a high position, he didn't immediately step on his former master, which Xue Rang was very satisfied with, if he couldn't wait to sell Luo Chen, Xue Rang would have to worry about whether this person could be used.

After all, if you can sell your former master, you can sell him in the same way in the future.

When he came back from Xue Rang, he went all the way to the Princess Pavilion, and Gongsun Shi came out halfway, saying that he had something to tell him, and asked him to borrow a step to speak.

Walking to a secluded place, Gongsun Shi finally couldn't help it, and asked straight to the point: "I saw it all that day, and I heard the assassin talking to you. ”

Li Bu spread his hands: "What does Brother Gongsun want to say?" What if the Assassin spoke to me? ”

Gongsun Shi took a step closer: "I just want to know, why did the assassin suddenly stop and let you capture him back?" ”

He replied casually: "I dare to assassinate Your Majesty alone, at that time, I pursued with General Xue, and he knew that he couldn't escape, so he just wanted to find a way to live." ”

Gongsun Shi grabbed him by the neckline: "Li Bu, do you know that assassin?" ”