In the Luoyang Palace, Zhao Nan was confronting Tang Changyu.

The forbidden army led by Tang Changyu and the army under Zhao Nan surrounded the emperor's bedroom, and neither side dared to act rashly. Until now, Tang Changyu couldn't believe that his good brother, who had grown up together since he was a child, stood in opposition to him without hesitation.

Tang Changyu looked at Zhao Nan with a cold expression and said to him: "Anan, do you know what you are doing now, you quickly put down the weapon in your hand and come to my side." ”

Zhao Nan's heart was sour, but his face still did not change and remained silent. Tang Changyu saw that Zhao Nan didn't answer, and saw Wanyan standing on the side again, Tang Changyu didn't know if Zhao Nan was bewitched by Wanyan, but he knew that Zhao Nan was the most emotional, if Zhao Nan did this really had something to do with Wanyan, Tang Changyu was worried, maybe Zhao Nan really wouldn't turn back.

"Anan." Tang Changyu called out tentatively, glanced at Wanyan who was standing aside as if watching a good show, and then said: "I know, you have been greedy for fun since you were a child, but this kind of game is really not fun, you still have time to stop everything now." All this is Li Junzhi's conspiracy, you have been used. ”

"Anan, your enemy shouldn't be me, we have a common enemy. We should stand together and face the enemy together, as we have done before, and that's what you should do. Look at what you're doing now, do you know that you're collaborating with the enemy and treason, I know it's not something you want to do, don't you get lost because you're a woman, have you forgotten what you used to be like! ”

Tang Changyu was like a serious brother, and in the end, he couldn't help but be angry. Wanyan looked at Zhao Nan's expression and was slightly moved, afraid that he would be shaken, so she hurriedly walked in front of Zhao Nan and said to Tang Changyu: "Don't play any brotherly drama here, we won't give up, if you surrender now, maybe we will not blame the past, but if you are still obsessed, then I am afraid you will die without a corpse." ”

When Zhao Nan heard Wanyan say such a thing, he felt very uncomfortable, he couldn't imagine that the good brothers who had grown up together and fought side by side would draw their swords against each other, and even live or die. No matter whether he collects Tang Changyu's body in the end, or Tang Changyu collects his body, the person who is alive will definitely suffer for a lifetime.

Zhao Nan pulled Wanyan behind him and said to Tang Changyu: "Changyu, once some things start, there is no way to end them, we have all changed, and we are no longer the same as before." There is no way to change this scene today, we are doomed to be the enemy. ”

Tang Changyu couldn't imagine what kind of reason made Zhao Nan so determined to live and die with him, Tang Changyu couldn't see any hope, but still wanted to dissuade: "Anan, have you forgotten what we once said, we fight the world just to make the world peaceful, and now this day has finally come, but you have ruined this peace with your own hands, is this still the original you, I understand you, you are not such a fickle person, what are you difficult to say, say it, and we will solve it together." ”

Of course, Tang Changyu wouldn't know that Zhao Nan's ruthlessness was all to protect them, it was enough for him to go astray alone, he couldn't drag other people into the water, he had to protect them. It was the first time for Zhao Nan to want to do something so seriously, how could he give up at such a time.

Zhao Nan's face still did not change, but his heart was full of remorse, apology, and emotion, even if he had said such heartless words, Tang Changyu did not give up on himself. Zhao Nan could only say more ruthless words: "The Tao is not the same, you and my brother are going to part ways here today, from now on you go your way, I go my way, don't disturb each other." But for the sake of the past, I know that you want to see the emperor now, and I will let you go, but you can only be alone, but you must also promise me, don't persuade me again, I have made up my mind. ”

Wanyan didn't expect Zhao Nan to suddenly make such a decision, Wanyan regained a sense of distrust of Zhao Nan, she didn't know if Zhao Nan's concession would give Tang Changyu a chance with their brother's tacit understanding for many years, Wanyan just wanted to stop it, but was stopped by Zhao Nan.

Tang Changyu knew that Zhao Nan must have something unspeakable, he could feel that Zhao Nan's words were pushing himself outward, and now the top priority, when the time comes, the emperor will think of a way to solve the whole problem, and when all the problems are solved, Zhao Nan will naturally return to the original state.

Thinking of this, Tang Changyu nodded heavily and said, "Okay." ”

Tang Changyu nodded to Zhao Nan, but Zhao Nan did not respond, Tang Changyu walked in without a weapon in order to show his sincerity and trust in Zhao Nan. When passing by Zhao Nan and Wanyan, Tang Changyu didn't look at them anymore, but quickened his pace.

Tang Changyu walked into the palace, the emperor was facing away from him, facing the window outside, he didn't know what he was looking at, what happened outside just now, he heard it clearly, and he was thinking in his heart. Tang Changyu knelt on the ground and said, "Your Majesty, Weichen is late to save the car, and I hope that the emperor will forgive me." ”

Li Shimin hurriedly walked over and helped Tang Changyu up, he looked at Tang Changyu, and finally it was no longer the single expression he used to have, he was moved, Li Shimin felt that he was no longer a high-ranking person, but a person with friends and brothers, Li Shimin patted Tang Changyu on the shoulder and said: "You can risk death to save me, I am very moved, I was so suspicious of you before, but you can still have such a mind, I thank you for treating me as a brother." ”

Tang Changyu also smiled, but this smile was fleeting, and Tang Changyu looked sad again: "Your Majesty, but the soldiers in my hands are only those Praetorian Guards, and there is no way to compete with Concubine Yan's forces, and as far as I know, Concubine Yan Niangniang is just a chess piece used by Li Junzhi, and the person who is really behind the scenes is Li Junzhi." ”

Li Shimin was quite surprised, among so many courtiers, he had a very weak impression of Li Junzhi, and after thinking about it for a long time, he remembered that he was a Turkic guard at the beginning, and his official position was not high, but he seemed to be very talented and learned, and he was not eye-catching in the court, and Li Shimin had no way to connect him with the rebellion.

Tang Changyu continued: "Li Junzhi uses Concubine Yan Niangniang and Zhao Nan, hoping that after they fight with us, both will lose, and he will reap the benefits of the fisherman, I have already told Niangniang and Zhao Nan, but they don't believe me, with our troops, it is impossible to fight against these two forces, I don't know if the emperor has any way." ”

Li Shimin was silent for a moment and shook his head.

Tang Changyu asked, "Could it be that we really have to fight them hard?" ”

Li Shimin nodded, and asked again: "But, did you do it?" ”

This time the silence became Tang Changyu, Tang Changyu knelt down again, and asked the emperor: "Your Majesty, Zhao Nan was just bewitched by a traitor and was used, although the minister didn't know the specific situation, but the minister could feel it, Zhao Nan must have something unspeakable, he is not that kind of person." Your Majesty, the minister will desperately protect your safety, but the minister wants to ask the emperor to grant the minister a request. ”

"Rao Zhao Nan won't die?" Li Shimin seemed to have guessed Tang Changyu's thoughts.

"Yes." Tang Changyu kowtowed heavily, and then said: "The minister is the emperor, go to the soup and go to the fire, and he will not give up, even if he hits the stone with an egg, the minister will do his best, I just hope that the emperor can spare Zhao Nan's life, give him a chance to reform himself, and let him continue to be loyal to the emperor." ”

Li Shimin was silent, in this incident, he and Tang Changyu are the same, Tang Changyu doesn't want Zhao Nan to die, and he doesn't want Wanyan and Huan'er to die, but they are committing a big crime against the sky, if they are forgiven, then where is the prestige, how will the world be chaotic, and how to control it.

"I can't promise you." Li Shimin replied very resolutely.

Tang Changyu felt that the last bit of hope was quietly disappearing, he looked at Li Shimin, hoping that he would change his mind, but Li Shimin never let go: "Changyu, you should know what kind of crime they have committed, how can I spare them from death." ”

Tang Changyu stopped entanglement, kowtowed, and stood up. Tang Changyu believes that there must be a road before the car reaches the mountain, and when the day comes, things may have a new turn, and now we should not be too stubborn about this matter, and the most important thing is to concentrate on solving the current problems.

"Your Majesty, do you have any clever plans to help us break out of the encirclement?" Tang Changyu asked.

Li Shimin sighed and said: "I don't know, I don't want to use a woman as a bargaining chip for war, it's not what a big husband does, but now there is only one way, you go and call Concubine Yan in, and then wait outside, act when you see the opportunity, remember, capture the thief and capture the king first, I believe you." ”

Tang Changyu nodded solemnly, and walked out, he understood what Li Shimin meant, walked up to Wanyan and said: "Concubine Yan, the emperor is invited, the emperor said that it is easy to discuss, and there are some conditions that we can compromise with each other, and drag the sea and the sky." ”

Wan Yanhu glanced at Tang Changyu suspiciously, and then looked at Zhao Nan, as if asking for his opinion, at this time, the only thing she could believe was Zhao Nan. Zhao Nan thought in his heart, he knew that the emperor now had a rescuer, and he would not compromise no matter what, Wanyan went in, in addition to becoming a prisoner, it was death, but he still nodded to Wanyan and let her go.

Zhao Nan knew that he was wrong, he couldn't fight with his brother, the only thing he could do now was to let this rebellion end quickly without a trace in his position.

Wanyan walked in, Li Shimin was sitting upright, as if she had been waiting for her for a long time, Wanyan felt that the atmosphere was too serious, and there was a bad feeling.

Li Shimin looked at Wanyan who walked in, and could clearly feel her strong pretense of composure, Li Shimin smiled slightly, and said, "Yan'er, I will ask you again one last time, you really don't plan to give up?" If you stop now, I can still act as if nothing happened, and I am not to blame you for the past. ”

"Impossible." Wanyan fought resolutely.

Li Shimin smiled coldly: "Yan'er, you must never forget, no matter how much I love you, I am also the emperor and the king of this country, if you are unkind, don't blame me for being unjust." ”