Chapter 9: Entering the Palace in Time of War
Chapter 9: Entering the Palace During the War
"Grandfather, Zhen'er knows her mistakes." Li Zhen has never seen Li Yufa so angry, but she is not a stupid person, and after thinking about it a few times, she understands the joints, and the more she thinks about it, the more scared she becomes.
Seeing his granddaughter, who is usually very beloved, crying in front of him, Li Yu felt not happy, but "a companion is like a tiger." Li Yu's dull voice came, and it slammed on Li Zhen's body.
"Grandfather knows that you really like Your Highness, and you also intend to match the two of you. However, do you know that if today's events are publicized, not to mention that it is impossible for you and Your Highness, even the entire Li Mansion will be implicated by you, do you know? "Li Yu hates that iron does not become steel. He knew that Li Zhen was good at everything, but once Qing Ruifan was involved, the whole person would be completely uncertain.
"Yes, grandfather. Zhen'er knows her mistake and asks her grandfather to punish her. Li Zhen didn't think anything when she first said it, but now that she thinks about it, Liu Yu's words are really right. Her words seemed to block Liu Yu, but they actually dug a hole for themselves. Especially now, when all the senior officials of the DPRK and the Central Committee have not expressed their position, she is completely agreeing with the three princes and looking for death.
"The three generations of the Li family have been conscientious and conscientious, and they have never caused the slightest trouble for the royal family, do you know that if you say it today, you will kill your head?" Li Yu spoke earnestly. Li Zhen was already trembling in front of him, and Li Zhenniang next to her couldn't bear to see it, but she couldn't do anything other than pull her husband's sleeve.
"Well, let's go down. Confined for three days, copied ten volumes of disciples' rules. Li Yu pondered for a moment and stood up, and said this last sentence before going out. Li Yu's sister-in-law, Li Lan, shook her head when she looked at her soulless daughter, and called her eldest son and said, "Li Zhen, you go to Muyun Pavilion." Li Zhen left according to the order, Li Zhenniang's heart suddenly let go, and she looked at Li Lan with tears in her eyes and said: "Master, ......"
The words of the lantern goddess have an obvious effect on the people's encouragement, and no matter where Qing Ruifan gets off the stage, the people look like they believe it with full power.
"Master, it looks like it's working." Mu Er's face was happy. They were now sitting in the Mu family's martial arts, and Mu Yi had almost emptied the martial arts before finally seeing Gu Lingge's face softened a little. The moon was shining outside, and the four of them sat in the courtyard peacefully.
"Master, it will start tomorrow. Yimo has already sent a message, that person has joined the third prince, and basically everything has been finalized. It's almost dawn. Mu Yi's voice was always so calm, and he made everything clear between the beginning and the end. Yunshuang sat on the side, making tea very calmly, the moon fell into the cup, and each round and round cup had a round and round moon.
"Master, in the future, the palace gate is deeply uncertain, maybe we won't be able to help you, you must bring Yunshuang over." Mu Er has always been anxious, shaking out of everything. It's also thanks to Mu Yiqing, and everything can't be said tonight. "It's been a lively chat, don't you even think about adding me to it?" A clear voice suddenly came from the wall outside, and the four people in the courtyard all looked up at the wall, dressed in a moon-white robe, cheeks as white as a crown of jade, and a conspicuous circle of reflective objects on the side of the neck clearly indicating who was coming.
"Huyue Gongzi, eavesdropping on the corner of the wall is not a gentleman's doing." Mu Er played with the dagger he had just drawn, his face was leisurely and his muscles were tense. The atmosphere in the entire courtyard suddenly became tense.
"Sit." Gu Lingge spoke, and the three of them tightened their backs at the same time, and watched the man sit down with wary eyes. Hu Yue's face was full of lightness, but the other three were waiting for it.
"I called him." Gu Lingge's eyes were like deep wells, and the water waves reflected the clear light of the moon, beautiful and light. "Tomorrow he will be waiting for us here, brothers can send anyone injured here." Gu Lingge had already thought about the casualties, so naturally they didn't have to worry about it.
As long as there is Gu Lingge, the people of the entire Liulizhuang can have no heads.
"Alright, that's about it, I'll be here tomorrow." Gu Lingge stood up first, and walked out with a light lotus step. Yunshuang hurriedly followed, but Mu Er stayed with Mu Yi.
Day 2
Because of the request of the lantern goddess and Qing Ruifan's promise, the outside of the imperial city was crowded with people early, and when they saw Qing Ruifan's personal soldiers gradually approaching, they did not retreat, but cheered. However, the officials did not come out except for Li Yu's family and Yu Shi Nanfei, and Qing Ruifan saw it in their eyes.
"Why didn't you see Miss Zhi today?" Chang Dong rode on a black sweaty horse, and looked at Qing Ruifan, who was dressed in a prince's court uniform, with doubts and puzzlement. The latter gave him a flickering look, and his voice was extremely soft: "Enter the palace first." ”
"You're reassured." Chang Dong crooked his mouth, Qing Ruifan hooked the corners of his mouth, and was in a cheerful mood: "Don't use suspicious people." "To be honest, Gu Lingge is the most peculiar woman he has ever seen.
People who don't talk much, don't cause trouble, aren't incompetent, and are very useful.
"The gatekeeper of the Imperial City is at best just a show, and we can drive straight into the main hall." Chang Dong was carrying a red tassel gun, and his white robe shone in the sun, reflecting the whole person more refreshing.
Qing Ruifan's court dress is justified. The emperor has not abdicated yet, and the third prince can only be a chaotic minister and thief no matter how much trouble he makes, and he comes back to make a pilgrimage to the emperor, even if it is on the side of the Qing monarch, he must be submissive. With so many people on the street, he doesn't want others to think that he is arrogant and his eyes are above the top.
As Chang Dong expected, the garrison of the imperial city was too loose, and there was no army to stop him all the way, and it was as quiet as if nothing had happened. Outside the Yongyuan Palace where the Son of Heaven went to the hall, people in black robes gathered in a circle, looking at the wide-open Vermilion Bird hollow diamond pattern door in front of them. The atmosphere was indescribably depressing.
The sound of horses' hooves approached, Gu Lingge was dressed in black and raised his eyes from the glazed tiles to look down, Qing Ruifan sat on a tall horse, the apricot yellow python court dress was chic and majestic, the breeze was coming, the long hair was flying, cutting through the air, and rushing straight into her heart. There seemed to be a strange sensation in her chest, and she stood up and moved her shoulder blades to relieve the discomfort. Mu Yi glanced at her in the crowd, and Gu Lingge shook his head slightly.
"Qing Ruiran, you have committed a crime, coerced the Son of Heaven, chased and killed the prince, controlled the dynasty, and committed heinous and evil deeds, the crime cannot be punished, and you still don't come out to confess?" Qing Ruifan opened his mouth clearly, and every word was full of the momentum of the superior, not slow but invisible.
There was a sound inside, but because the palace was vast, it was not very real, and after a while, I saw the third prince Qing Ruiran wearing a white robe, walking out with a light face, and a cynical smile on the corner of his mouth. He was alone, with a blood-dripping sword in his hand, and the cold light and blood light were very weird mixed together.
He looked around and opened his mouth full of ridicule: "Brother Huang, is this planning to kill the 'good name' of killing my brother on my back and seizing the throne?" He had a fair face, a pointed chin, and a mocking smile that looked even more lethal.
"I remember you weren't like this before, Rui Ran, why did you do this?" Qing Ruifan's face was full of pain, and even his body was trembling slightly. The corners of Gu Lingge's mouth raised slightly: This guy did a really good job.
"If we really do the math, we don't know our accounts. You're still the same, so much nonsense. Qing Ruiran's words fell, and he glanced towards the sky, his eyes were far away. Then, he raised his long sword and rushed towards Qing Ruifan. Qing Ruifan was surrounded by Chang Dong, Mu Er, and others, how could he let Qing Ruiran get close? Three times and five divided by two, Mu Er had already firmly cut Qing Ruiran's hand and pressed him in front of Qing Ruifan.
Qing Ruifan held his hands behind his shoulders, and his face was just calm at this time. He looked around at the soldiers who had begun to cheer, and then looked at Gu Lingge, who was still parked on the roof, and suddenly felt that the world was vast. "Sent to a prison and executed in a few days." The voice was calm, Mu Er handed the person over to the sergeant, and after thinking about it, he followed.
The breeze was blowing, and Qing Ruifan silently closed his eyes. Gu Lingge's long hair was blown up by the wind, and he was dressed in black robes, like a tenacious and brilliant black butterfly flying in the wind and rain. She jumped down lightly and stood silently beside Qing Ruifan. If it was just a joke, his expression was a bit too much.
Qing Ruifan slowly opened his eyes, this imperial city is as clear and majestic as it is, but there is no taste. He ordered the soldiers to search the palace and gather everyone in the Yongyuan Palace. As the crowd dispersed, Gu Lingge still stood motionless beside him. "Ah Ling, am I right to do this?" Qing Ruifan turned his head and stared at Gu Lingge with his eyes, there was a strong suspicion and hesitation in it, such a depressed appearance made Gu Lingge very unaccustomed. She quietly took a step back, her face just as calm.
"If I'm wrong, will you stop?" Gu Lingge's voice was never shocking, and Mount Tai collapsed on the top without changing his face. Her eyes were clear, as if she could penetrate people's hearts, and looking at Qing Ruifan was like an arrow, easily piercing through the fog in his heart, so that Qing Ruifan slowly sobered up.
"Yes, then keep going." Qing Ruifan seemed to have figured it out, his eyes slowly cleared, and after precipitation, he shone even brighter. Looking ahead, his eyes were firm, he looked at Gu Lingge lightly, and slowly walked towards the high platform at the entrance of the main hall of Yongyuan Palace. Gu Lingge slowly followed behind Qing Ruifan, his steps were firm, and his mind was calm.
In the early afternoon, all the people were gathered in front of the main hall. Qing Ruifan glanced at them one by one. The emperor is attentive but not abusive, and there are only a dozen women in the harem, showing flowers and branches, warblers and swallows, it seems that the emperor's safety is unstable, and these women only care about themselves. If the emperor is gone, they will only be buried as fairies. Suddenly, Qing Ruifan had the urge to kill.
There was no emperor, and he did not see the emperor after several rounds. The father, who was always kind and gentle to him, was not in the crowd! The palace is so big, where will a big living person go? Gu Lingge suddenly felt that the emotions of the people around him were wrong. She felt that there was no one around her, but a fire, a raging fire that could burn everything.
"Ah Ling, come in with me." Qing Ruifan slowly spit out these words, his steps were very slow, and he walked towards the spacious but dim hall little by little.