"Who is Cheng Gujian?"

When they heard Xu Shi say this, the others suddenly brushed up on their expressions of seeing ghosts.

What's wrong with you, my treasure?

Amnesia? Or did something go wrong when I was going heads-up with that saint just now?

Not to mention the people who went to sea with Xu Shi, these later people were also worried - after the communication was established, everyone never cut off contact, and the people in Night Sin City also knew about the basic situation of the Hualan Empire.

"Bastard Xu, are you okay? Isn't it kowtow?! ”

Miss Black Rabbit was the first to rush over, and said with an anxious look of concern, "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, even if you become a fool, I won't abandon your ......"

“…… Go and go, just hope that I will become a fool, right? ”

Xu Shi looked at her eyebrows and flicked.

It's just to liven up the atmosphere, but I didn't expect there to be an unexpected gain?

He dared to say that he was stupid today, and he didn't dare to think about what he would say tomorrow.

However, the focus is all on the side of the Holy See, which makes it true that he is a little hindsight.

If it weren't for Xia Wuwu's news, he might not have been able to remember so quickly that in addition to the Holy See, he had always had another potential opponent.

Yes.

The result of the "Heavenly Principle's" treatment of this land is abandonment, so everything will naturally move forward according to the original track.

Cheng Gujian's side is obviously paying close attention to all this, now that there is no check and balance from the Holy See, or the old pope, of course his good big brother will not let go of this opportunity, when will he do something if he doesn't do it now?

The rebellion was also expected, after all, Lao Cheng is now a very popular minister, and the only thing that attracts him is probably the emperor.

"...... *civilized language*, how do you feel that you have been used by this guy?"

The little black rabbit suddenly lost the mind to take care of her stupid husband, and puffed out her cheeks angrily.

This is clearly peach picking! They had just finished fighting with the Holy See, and they didn't see any support from Cheng Gujian.

At most, it's the little guard in the cat-cat church, so what's the use?

As a result, I didn't even breathe, and it was already seamlessly connected over there, so who wouldn't be angry?

Xu Shi is not angry.

"Look, it's urgent."

He just smiled indifferently, and praised the grumpy rabbit by the way, "But it can be seen that he is being used, and it can be regarded as a lot of growth." ”

"What is this called growth, is it hard to see?"

Gu Yi retorted disdainfully, and there was a little pride in her tone, "You treat me as a fool?" ”

"To tell you the truth, when you were away, I learned a lot from your grandfather, okay?"

Xu Shi chose to look at her with pity.

How did this kid learn to climb the pole? The truth is that if this kind of thing has to be taught by others to see it, it can only be said that it is difficult not to be stupid.

Obviously, Miss Black Rabbit's talent points are all placed on hackers, and the bias can be described as quite serious.

Pan Ling on the side felt the same way.

She didn't have much contact with Gu Yi, and she used to hear the master say that she was stupid and cute, and the little apprentice thought it was just an adjective for spoiling.

Now it seems...... It doesn't seem to be?

One thing to say, maybe because of the age difference, the first time she saw Gu Yi, she felt that she was more like a sister than a teacher.

Why is it a stupid sister again?

Ay? Why do I say again?

Just when she was still feeling unhappy about her relationship, Xu Shi's problem had been thrown over.

"Come, stupid apprentice, tell the teacher, what should I do now?"

Boss Xu, who proclaimed himself the best master in the world, never missed any good opportunity to educate his apprentices.

"Huh?"

Hearing that the problem was thrown to herself, Pan Ling was stunned for a moment.

But soon she also gave the answer.

"Then ...... Go with the flow? ”

"Not specific enough, expand on it."

Xu Shi asked.

"It's literal."

Pan Ling blinked, "Anyway, master, you've already arranged everything, haven't you?" ”

“…… How can you see it? ”

This time, Xu Shi was a little surprised, and only continued to ask after a while.

"Because I don't see any worries about you, master."

The stupid apprentice said one thing at a time, and also used some new words that he learned from Xu Shi, "Besides, master, you are a person who must repay your eyes, if this matter really exceeds your estimate, where will you behave so much Buddhism?" ”

She followed Xu Shi to crusade against the sea god, and she still vividly remembered the bad master's handling of the Holy See at that time.

But anyone who dares to hit him on the head with an idea, and does not let the other party take off a layer of skin, he is soft-hearted.

And Cheng Gujian had been separated from his master a long time ago, and it was understandable that he needed to come back to his senses when he just came out of the "liminal space", but his vigilance against him would not be at this time.

Now that he is behind him, he can't see the slightest panic from time to time.

Even none of the other masters were panicked, and the expression of putting their hearts in their stomachs can further support this.

Even the angry Gu Shiniang was only angry about being "used", and she didn't care if Cheng Gujian would pose a threat to Xu Shi at all, which didn't explain the problem?

So.

"You've already set it up, haven't you? Or even ...... Before today's encounter? ”

"It's okay, it's not stupid."

After getting the answer he wanted, Xu Shi nodded with satisfaction, "Didn't read minds?" ”

"Master, you underestimate me too much, don't you? It doesn't need to be okay at all......"

Pan Ling couldn't help but complain, she had always listened to her master's words and tried not to rely on her ability.

This practice has proved to be very effective, and now she can analyze a lot by looking at words and colors, and only when she is specific to the details will she use her ability to read other people's hearts.

This is the best proof of her ability to retract and release freely, and in contrast, her mind reading skills have also been improved by this kind of training.

One thing to say, when she first met Xu Shi, she was indeed very interested in reading the master's heart, after all, Xu Shi was different from others, even if she read it, she couldn't see it completely.

But now...... It seems that there is no such worldly desire anymore.

Habit becomes natural, belongs to yes.

"Yes."

Xu Shi agreed, "Since this is the case, then we will go to the palace after we finish the mess here." ”

As Pan Ling said, how could he really let Cheng Gujian use it casually and use his own efforts to pave the way for him?

There was already a big gift waiting for him.

"As for you...... Your current growth is not small, so give you a little reward. ”

He continued to say leisurely, "In the future, if you are willing, it will not hurt to read the heart of the teacher. ”

“…… It's true?! ”

Pan Ling couldn't believe her ears, and even had to confirm it.

"If you ask again, it's fake."

"Thank you, master!"

The stupid apprentice was very happy, because she knew that this reward was a kind of recognition of herself by the master.

Or the fact that she can read Xu Shi's heart is a happy thing for her.

It seems impossible to say that she has no worldly desires at all, but she has now learned to control her abilities and will no longer be swayed by them.

But it's definitely great to be able to listen to the master's heart.

So she couldn't wait to try mind reading.

Xu Shi also kept her promise and took the initiative to open her heart to ensure that she would be able to hear what she was thinking.

And then.

[Did you just use the word "Gaze Return"? Is being a teacher such an image in your heart? 】

[Rebel! You won't be allowed to eat tonight! 】

……

？

It took Pan Ling a long time to come back to her senses.

So is this really just part of your Play?

But I have to say that her current psychological quality is also very good, at least she has learned to resist her master's obscenity.

"It's late at night, master."

She tried to reason with Xu Shi, "I can skip dinner." ”

Do you still use that image I think? Do you dare to say that you are not such a person?!

[Right?] Why don't you save tomorrow's meal as well? 】

“…… Be. ”

The struggle failed, and the stupid apprentice wanted to cry without tears.

……

The words are divided into two ends.

Unlike the Xu Shi side, which ended the battle a little easier, the palace can be said to be tense today.

"Your Majesty! Grand Duke Gujian, cough, Cheng Gujian, a traitor, has rebelled! ”

"What?!"

The little empress, who was already anxious, was startled, and her hands trembled a little unconsciously.

Her anxiety actually stemmed from Xu Shi, and of course she knew about the other party's war with the Holy See.

In her heart, of course she would prefer Xu Shi to win, who let the two be tied to the same boat now?

It's a pity that I didn't wait for Xu Shi's good news, but I waited for the news of Cheng Gujian's forced palace.

This was undoubtedly a huge blow to her, after all, with her own strength, she would definitely not be able to compete with the strongest of the entrenched empire for many years.

It's a lie to say that you're not afraid, especially at a time when you're lacking in skills.

It's no wonder that the speed at which information comes is getting slower and slower, in this case, how can there be a chance for her to keep abreast of the situation on the Holy See's side?

But at the same time, she suddenly had a sense of resignation.

Is Cheng Gujian's rebellion a very unexpected thing? Apparently not.

It can be said that since the moment she was no longer the ignorant girl, she knew that sooner or later there would be such a day.

It's just that the day was earlier than she expected.

So here's the problem.

What should she do?

"Your Majesty...... Run! ”

The female officer beside her was already frightened, and she couldn't stop dissuading, "Cheng Gujian has begun to surround the palace, and he has also sent soldiers and horses to guard the mansions of the other dukes and counts, and even the armor of other cities......"

For all this, how can Dongfang Xiao not know?

In fact, now as long as you concentrate carefully, you can hear the sound of soldiers and horses outside the palace, as well as the rebellious words of the thieves.

"Do you want to run?"

She muttered.

"Your Majesty!"

The female officer next to her was quite loyal, and even broke her voice in anxiety, "If you don't run, it's too late!" ”

It is true, it will take time to besiege the palace, and they still have a chance to evacuate.

But once the palace is completely surrounded, it is useless to say anything.

As for the resistance, there is no need to think about it, the royal court knights personally cultivated by Cheng Gujian, as well as his own private soldiers, are terrifying, just relying on the guards in the palace, it is impossible to solve the rebellion.

Before, he could borrow the power of Xu Shi, the emperor, but now he can't get out of his body, and it is just as unrealistic to hope for him.

There is only one way to go, there is a secret passage in the palace that is not known to outsiders, so dress up in disguise and save your life first.

Stay in the green mountains, don't be afraid of no firewood.

There is no way to do it.

Merely.

At the moment of life and death, the little empress suddenly seemed to wake up and made up her mind.

"I'm not leaving!"

Her voice suddenly rose in tone, and she pulled out the sword that was usually only used as an ornament and hung on the side with her backhand, "Even if I die, I will die here!" ”

She admits that she has an element of anger in it, but she still doesn't want to be a wreck again and again.

Throughout her career as an empress, she was either manipulated by Cheng Gujian or manipulated by Xu Shi, not to mention what others think, she herself felt that this puppet emperor was aggrieved.

But she is the blood of the heavenly family! The imperial spirit engraved in the bones cannot be faded!

Even if you could save your life if you escaped, what good was that?

In the future, when people mention her, they will only be a laughing stock.

So, even if she knew that there was no chance of winning, she didn't want to back down anymore.

At least in the matter of death, she can let herself die with some dignity.

"Your Majesty!"

The female officer is anxious, what kind of hero is she at this time?!

"If you want to go, you go, I won't go!"

Dongfang Xiao roared, "Mobilize all the people in the palace to resist desperately, I want to fight the traitor until the last moment!" ”

"At that moment, I decided on my own, and I was ashamed of the foundation laid by my ancestors, so I didn't break their bloodline!"

“…… Be! ”

Seeing that the female officer could not be persuaded to do so, she had to do as she was told.

It wasn't until she hurried to gather the soldiers and horses that the little empress, who was alone, collapsed again, and her hand holding the sword trembled.

After all, when you are really facing death, it is false to say that you are not afraid.

Sitting alone in the empty hall, this fear can easily be infinitely magnified.

She suddenly felt helpless.

Why is it still like this? I've given so much, but I still can't change anything?

Before Xu Shi came, he was in a panic all day, Xu Shi came, pinching his nose and accepting his bad taste after being trained by others, he still had to be forced into the palace, didn't he come in vain?

Listening to the fight outside the main hall, she suddenly wanted to cry.

But she couldn't cry.

At the very least, don't show the enemy your cowardly side.

The battle outside didn't last long, and the difference in strength between the two sides was too great, and the fight was completely one-sided.

There is no need to think about it, Dongfang Xiao knows that it must be Cheng Gujian's people who have the upper hand, and the wind and clouds are like a bamboo.

And quickly.

Shadowy fires appeared on the glass of the main hall, swaying with the shouts of the rebels "Please abdicate your majesty".

Looking at all this, the little empress only felt a little trance.

When I came back to my senses, the most hated person was already standing in front of me.

"The number of days has changed, Your Majesty's virtue is not worthy, and Your Majesty is invited to take the initiative to Zen."

Cheng Gujian, who was dressed in a black coat, was as calm as ever, withdrew his subordinates, and looked at Dongfang Xiaodao expressionlessly, "If Your Majesty takes the initiative to Zen, for the sake of the emperor, the minister guarantees that Your Majesty will be rich and worry-free for the rest of his life." ”

This is not a consultation, it is a notice.

“…… Really? ”

The little empress slowly raised her head and met his gaze.

It's just that this time she didn't reflexively avoid it as usual.

Instead, she showed a sneer.

"That's what you're a thief about?"

She got up and clenched her sword, and shouted without hesitation, "Then you can listen!" ”

"I'll quit your mother!"

(End of chapter)