Tang Xuanzong praised Liu Zhong's merits, and the unknown whereabouts of King Shou were not what he was most worried about at the moment, so what was it that made him sleep?

"Your Majesty, the villain dares to guess whether you still have any concerns about the participation of some people in the rivers and lakes in this Shouwang rebellion."

"I really didn't choose the wrong person, you're right, it's these people in the rivers and lakes that I'm worried about!" Xuanzong continued: "According to what you said, these people in the rivers and lakes are highly skilled in martial arts, and some of them can't even match the outstanding masters of you. And in the process of besieging Shouwangfu, it was also this group of people who resisted stubbornly, causing heavy losses to the forbidden army, and finally relied on the overwhelming advantage of numbers to be pacified, isn't it? ”

"Your Majesty, that's right! According to past experience, people in the rivers and lakes rarely participate in political affairs, so it is not a problem. However, this rebellion against King Shou brought out so many rebellions in the rivers and lakes to participate in it, and the harm was also very huge! I really have to pay attention to it! ”

"In your opinion, how to deal with it?"

"The villain is a martial artist, don't dare to say anything!" Liu Zhong excused himself. "Please also ask Your Majesty to consult with the important ministers of the court when he goes to court, and then make a decision!"

"No need, the fewer people who know about it, the better." Xuanzong waved his hand, and then said: "Although the rebellion of King Shou was calmed down in time, the impact has been minimized. But after all, the stakes are big, and there have been many discussions in Chang'an City. If the people in the rivers and lakes are involved in it and there are still hidden dangers in it, I am afraid that it will cause panic in the people and even shake the country's foundation. Do you understand? ”

"The villain understands! This matter will never be revealed to the public. ”

"So, this matter will be handled by you, what do you think?"

"This-" Liu Zhong was a little embarrassed, "Your Majesty, this matter is not simple, the affairs in the rivers and lakes are complicated, please wait for Rong Chen to investigate clearly, and then give you a reply." ”

"Okay, I'll give you three days to figure out how King Shou colluded with these rivers and lakes to rebel. And what is the origin of these people in the rivers and lakes, and why do they help King Shou? After three days, you must give me an account. You still have that piece of jade pendant with me, and all institutions will fully cooperate with you in the next few days. ”

"The minister takes the order!" Liu Zhong knelt on the ground and thanked him.

"By the way, the two girls you brought can temporarily stay in the palace for the next few days, and I will send the imperial doctor to treat the injured lady every day, you can rest assured."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, Ronne!" Liu Zhong, Li Shilan and Luo Jian thanked in unison.

"Well, I'm tired too! Come and visit the two girls, and then go out of the palace. Xuanzong got up, and Gao Lishi followed behind, and slowly left.

Liu Zhong took Li Shilan and Luo Jian to the other hall to visit Lin Lanyue.

"Lan Yue!" Li Shilan held her sweetheart's hand, full of guilt and couldn't speak.

"Ah Lan, what did you go out just now? For so long, they didn't accompany me. ”

"Well—I was sent by the emperor just now to do something. I'm sorry, I'm supposed to be with you all the time. Li Shilan choked up as she spoke.

"What's wrong with you? I'm fine, I'll be fine in a while, don't make it so sad, cough-cough-cough-" Lin Lanyue still wanted to comfort Li Shilan, but she coughed, and the more she coughed, the more she coughed, the more she picked up the handkerchief covering her mouth, and there was blood coughing up.

"Quickly pass on the imperial doctor!" Liu Zhong showed his jade pendant, and the eunuch who was waiting in the other hall hurriedly ran out.

The inn is in distress

Lin Lanyue's internal injuries were really not light, and after talking a few more words to Li Shilan, she coughed up blood again. Liu Zhong was worried about the safety of his godsister, so he immediately summoned the imperial doctor with the jade pendant given by Xuanzong.

Not long after, the imperial doctor rushed over with a medicine box, and he dared to be lazy with the friends of the celebrities around the emperor now. After respectfully saluting, he began to take Lin Lanyue's pulse.

"This girl still has a cough caused by internal injuries, so pay attention to talking as little as possible in the future, and definitely not be excited." The imperial doctor said earnestly, "The contemptible man brought the osmanthus petals, and now they can be given to the girl together with Cui Huandan." As he spoke, he opened the medicine box and took out a few dried petals.

There was a palace maid waiting next to her, bringing warm water, Lin Lanyue took the petals and pills, and her cough was immediately reduced a lot.

Li Shilan glanced at the imperial doctor, walked outside the side hall, and after a while, the imperial doctor followed.

"Doctor, is my friend really only two months to live?"

"This life-threatening matter, the old man will never dare to speak! If this girl can't take the life-sustaining medicine she has taken in time, I'm afraid - she really won't live long! The imperial doctor said helplessly.

"Okay, excuse me." Li Shilan frowned, barely polite.

After the imperial doctor retreated, Li Shilan returned to the other hall, took Lin Lanyue's hand and looked at each other affectionately and silently. At this time, a little eunuch walked in. After respectfully saluting, he explained the intention of coming, and it turned out that he had come to chase away guests.

It is understandable that this is a royal palace after all, and it is inconvenient for male guests to stay for a long time when there is no official business.

The two couples were reluctant, and Li Shilan and Luo Jian reluctantly followed Liu Zhong out of Xingqing Palace.

"Brother Zhong, where are we going to settle down now?" Luo Jian seemed a little sleepy.

"Your Majesty has not specially arranged a residence, let's stay at the inn tonight." A group of three people walked on the streets of Chang'an City at night, deserted.

The three of them walked for a while, and found that there was an inn with the door still open and the lights on, so they walked over.

"A few guest officers, please inside!" Xiao Er saw that they had an extraordinary bearing, and the reception was very polite.

When they arrived at the counter, the proprietress was also very attentive, and after being busy herself, she arranged three rooms next to each other for them, and the three of them went into their rooms.

After a thrilling day, Li Shilan was physically and mentally exhausted, washed her face, and fell asleep after lying on the bed for a while.

I don't know how long I slept, Li Shilan suddenly felt cold on her neck. When I opened my eyes, I was shocked into a cold sweat, and I didn't feel sleepy.

It turned out that there was a dagger around his neck. And the one holding the dagger in his hand was Di Qing, the senior brother of the Kongyuan faction, who was glaring at him viciously. Seeing that Li Shilan woke up, she whispered, "Don't make a sound!" Otherwise, it will kill you! ”

Li Shilan nodded slightly, not daring to move too much, after all, there was a bright dagger around her neck.

"As long as you cooperate, I will spare your life! Say! Where's the cheats I gave you? Di Qing threatened.

Li Shilan didn't know how to answer for a while. Originally, this secret book was indeed the treasure of the Kongyuan faction, and it was natural to return it. However, I had also heard that Di Qing had stolen them before. In addition, I have learned a little bit of fur and comprehended it very well, and the practice effect is also wonderful, which is very suitable for myself. And he is preparing to continue to improve, and after practice, he can better protect his sweetheart in this unfamiliar environment. So there is a lot of contradiction in my heart.

"Speak quickly!" The dagger in Di Qing's hand pressed even tighter.

"What should I do?" Li Shilan didn't want to hand over the cheats in her heart.

"In the middle of the night, sneaking into someone else's room is not a gentleman's doing!" Just when Li Shilan was in a dilemma, a delicate female voice came in clearly.