The Eldest Princess's Mansion.

Since Wu Meiniang left, the lights in the study have never been extinguished.

On the tabletop, a piece of fine bamboo paper from Sichuan and Shu is laid on it, and the white jade paper fluoresces in the soft light. A little ink was poured on the paper, which destroyed the cleanliness of the paper and made a good piece of bamboo paper completely scrapped.

Ji Yunshang sat quietly at the desk, her delicate eyebrows as delicate as a distant mountain frowned, and her eyebrows wrinkled into a Sichuan character, which filled her delicate face with a pitiful look. She stared distractedly at the clean, ink-stained white paper, and her mood was more irritable than ever.

Crown prince!

For Ji Yunsheng, he once dreamed of becoming a prince, and even becoming an eternal emperor who cleaned up the broken mountains and rivers, but it was just a dream. But one day, when this opportunity was really placed in front of her, she found herself confused.

"Princess, it's almost dawn, you've already stayed up all night, let's go and rest." A personal maid walked into the room and looked at Ji Yunsheng, who was frowning, and her tone was full of pleading.

"Is it dawn?" Hearing this, Ji Yunshang looked sideways in the direction of the window, and muttered with a somewhat stunned expression.

"Princess, you've been here for the night." Seeing that Ji Yunshang finally came back to her senses, the maid couldn't help but smile and hurriedly said.

"Immediately order someone to find Luo Yi." Ji Yunshang pondered for a while, the blankness in his eyes gradually disappeared, and he once again regained his former shrewdness and ability. Her eyes were firm, her expression was as cold as the moon, and she was categorical.

Since the ancestor promised the position of prince, whether it was because of guilt or for something else, Yunshang had no right to refuse, and he could not choose to refuse.

There is only one way forward, and that is to forge a glorious future from the bones of the enemy!

The maidservant was stunned for a moment, and did not react for a while.

Since the defeat of the rebellious princes, Luo Yi is no longer the doorman of the eldest princess's mansion, but the leader of the Luoyang City Defense Army. After the eldest princess was pacified in the world, she took the initiative to hand over her military power, leaving only various honorable titles, and a plan to retire in the eldest princess's mansion.

Now that the eldest princess suddenly asked her maid to look for Luo Yi, she couldn't help but feel hesitant and stunned.

The maidservant was uneasy, but her lips moved, and she did not make a sound. She lowered her head and exited the study in a slightly flustered manner.

Hirakawa Uncle's Mansion.

In that year, Kou Zhong was awarded the title of Pingchuan Bo for his meritorious service in destroying Shu, and obtained a large mansion with two entrances and two exits. His mansion was not far from Li Jing's general's mansion, and the two were only one block away.

The sky was dark, and Kou Zhong had not yet woken up from his deep sleep, when there was a sudden knock on the door: "Master, something is wrong." ”

Kou Zhong woke up from his slumber and hurriedly put on a single coat and walked out of the room.

As soon as he walked out of the door, he saw the panicked look on the butler's face, and he couldn't help frowning and whispering, "Why are you so panicked." ”

"Master, Wang Shilang, who was demoted yesterday, and Song Shilang both committed suicide. In addition to this, Lord Shangama also committed suicide, and, moreover. The butler said that there was obvious panic on his face, and he hesitated for a while before he swallowed with difficulty in Kou Zhong's impatient eyes, and said in a low voice: "I heard that Master Ma left a letter begging for thieves before he died. ”

Hearing this, Kou Zhong came to his senses completely. His expression was very solemn, and there was a bit of evil air between his eyebrows.

With the skills of those Confucian people, they naturally dare not ask His Majesty for anything. But if they are not for Your Majesty, who can they do for whom. There is no doubt that those traitors who have been repeatedly belittled by them are the best targets for the thief's writings.

Damn bastards.

Kou Zhong frowned and scolded secretly, feeling a little more anxious.

The suicide of several important court officials who were demoted and awaiting investigation was already a shocking event. What's more, there is also a good official Shangshu who committed suicide and left a letter begging for thieves before he died, which is definitely the most ridiculous thing since the creation of the empire.

The most troublesome thing is that those thieves of Confucianism are so decisive, I'm afraid that Brother Li's situation will be a little unpleasant, right?

Kou Zhong never doubted the ability of Confucianism, let alone their ability to deceive people. He could already fully foresee that when the morning dawned, this matter would inevitably cause a storm in the city, and then Li Jing and others would become the target of Confucian criticism.

No, something has to be done, but how?

Kou Zhong walked around the bedroom with a look of urgency, and for a while there was no good idea.

"There is one more thing, the villain has not had time to report to the master. There was news over there that General Luo had entered the Eldest Princess's Mansion in the early hours of this morning, and then left in a hurry soon after. It's just that after he left, he didn't go home, or went to the mansion, but went directly to the city guard barracks. Although our men could not approach the camp, they faintly heard the sound of troop movements. The butler's expression was solemn and a little uneasy.

Luo Yi, as the general of the city guard, mobilized the army without His Majesty's order, but it was a big crime to kill his head. And he went to the eldest princess's mansion before mobilizing the army, which is really unthinkable. Whose orders did he take, and what did he want to do?

When Kou Zhong heard this, his pupils suddenly constricted, and his heart couldn't help but rise.

No matter what the eldest princess wants to do, it is a capital offense to mobilize the city guards without authorization. Once the matter leaked, no one could save her. Could it be that she has a relationship with Confucianism, no, she has never been kind to see those people in Confucianism.

Damn, now is not the time to think about it, we have to find a way to stop her.

Kou Zhong looked nervous, hurriedly turned back to the house to dress, and said urgently: "Prepare immediately, I will go to visit Ziling immediately." ”

Xu Ziling!

The butler was stunned for a moment, and then reacted instantly.

Since the crusade against the rebellion of the countries, Xu Ziling was named a member of the city guard by virtue of his merits, and he was barely a figure of the same level as Luo Yi. The master went to Commander Xu at this time, could it be!

The old man is crazy, and it is a capital crime to transfer troops without authorization!

The housekeeper couldn't help but gasp, his heart was full of anxiety and panic, but when he saw Kou Zhong who had already entered the house in a hurry, he could only sigh helplessly.

It's no secret that the general likes the eldest princess in Luoyang.

But for a woman, is it worth it?

The butler shook his head with a wry smile, knowing that it was impossible to change Kou Zhong's mind, so he could only lean his body and turn away weakly.

Xu's house, living room.

Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling sat looking at each other, and a pot of fragrant tea was placed on the table in front of them. The faint morning light poured into the living room from outside the living room, making Kou Zhong's expression more and more anxious.

"Is it worth it?" The two were silent for a while, Xu Ziling stared at Kou Zhong and said indifferently.

If he could, he really didn't want Kou Zhong to go down this path. Whatever the reason, it is a mortal sin. For the sake of a woman, Xu Ziling doesn't understand and doesn't understand.

"Nothing is worthless, who she likes is her freedom, but I Kou Zhong only loves her in my life. I love her for no reason and no reason for it. I can't watch her go to a dead end, she is a descendant of His Majesty, and if things don't get out of hand, with His Majesty's character, I won't kill her. Kou Zhong barely suppressed the anxiety in his heart, and said firmly and sonorously.

"But Your Majesty will definitely kill you!" Xu Ziling's voice was a little more violent, and his eyes narrowed slightly with a little more annoyance.

He really wanted to pry Kou Zhong's brain open now to see what was inside. Even if Kou Zhong really led troops to stop the eldest princess's actions, wouldn't His Majesty punish him?

No, even if he succeeds, His Majesty will definitely not let him go!

Military affairs do not tolerate personal feelings. The eldest princess is the descendant of His Majesty, and there may still be a glimmer of life, but Kou Zhong will definitely die!

"If you encounter this kind of thing, I will do the same." Kou Zhong's eyes sank slightly, and he said firmly.

When Xu Ziling heard this, his eyes fell into silence slightly, his hands hidden in his long sleeves were clenched, and his green tendons beat violently like a dragon. He was silent for a while, looked at Kou Zhong lightly, and said, "We are brothers. ”

"One man, two brothers." Kou Zhong's expression was firm, and his tone was heavy.

"Let's go, I hope it's still too late." Xu Ziling stood up and straightened the light blue robe on his body. He glanced at the huge mansion with deep eyes, and his eyes were a little more complicated and decisive.

Perhaps, there will never be a chance to come back.

"Ziling, you." Kou Zhong was stunned for a moment, and couldn't help but persuade. Although he planned to borrow troops from Xu Ziling, he didn't want him to be involved. At least Kou Zhong was sure that according to his plan, Xu Ziling would definitely not worry about his life.

Xu Ziling looked back and smiled, his voice was the same as before, and he said heartily: "We are brothers." ”

Brothers!

Kou Zhong's heart seemed to be blocked by something, and the corners of his eyes were unconsciously a little moist.

This is the path of death, and they all know that this is the way of death. But for the sake of the word brother, Ziling stepped up without hesitation. He could have not participated, he could have stood by and watched, but the word brother was more important than his life in his heart.

For the first time, Kou Zhong hesitated, hesitating whether to continue to save the eldest princess.

"You are Kou Zhong, Kou Zhong will not hesitate." Xu Ziling walked out of the hall slowly, his steps crisp like a morning bell and a dusk drum hitting Kou Zhong's heart.

Kou Zhong took a deep breath and suddenly laughed.

Kou Zhong, I won't hesitate!