"Sue you for something. "The conversation between Xiao Yunhe and Dugu Fan has always been straightforward. "Someone is going to assassinate me. Or my imperial concubine and prince. ”

Dugu Fan let out a rare surprise and said, "It's strange, no one has come to assassinate you until today." I thought it was long overdue. ”

"Even you realize that many people are going to assassinate me. Xiao Yunhe smiled and said, "An assassin may be a handyman, a cook, or a soldier, or even an inconspicuous eunuch or palace maid in the imperial city. Of course, it could be anyone close to me, or someone who wants to get close to me. ”

"It's hard to prevent. Dugu Fan said, "However, as long as you are careful, it is not a big problem." I'm actually more worried about Moyi and King Yan. They may be more dangerous than you. ”

"That's right. So, you don't have to follow me from today onwards. I will let both the concubine and the concubine live in the Wude Palace. Xiao Yunhe said, "You take those iron guards from the former Han Palace, and protect their safety day and night." No mistakes. ”

"Good. Dugu Fan said, "What about you?"

"I have my own way. Xiao Yunhe smiled slightly, mysterious and confident.

After dinner, Xiao Yunhe went to see Dong Shuang, who was delivering the letter. When he arrived at his room, Dong Shuang was lying prone on the bed, blood dripping from his back. When he saw the emperor coming, he was about to get out of bed and salute, but Xiao Yunhe stopped him and uncovered the wounded cloth covering his back.

I had already scratched the ground on the back with a knife, but now there are more and more scars. Originally, Dong Shuang had already used a knife to cut his back, and his previous handwriting was no longer legible.

"Why do you want to do this?" Xiao Yunhe asked.

Dong Shuang saw that there were no others around, and said in a low voice: "Go back to your majesty...... The royal family plotted rebellion, after all, it is the ugliness of His Majesty's family, and it is related to His Majesty's reputation. What is on the back of the last general should not be stored in the world. So...... And the last general destroyed them. ”

"Looks like you're quite conscious. Not bad, promising. Xiao Yunhe smiled and soothed him, and said, "Put on the medicine and rest." When the wound is healed, I will have a place for you. ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty! This skin trauma is nothing. The last general can go to the soup for His Majesty at any time and never give up!" Dong Shuang turned over and stood up after saying that, bowing to the front.

"Oh, it's a tough man. Xiao Yunhe praised and said. "Alright then, when you think it's okay, come and see me. Be a personal guard by my side. ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty, the last general can be on an errand now!" Dong Shuang said as he excitedly put on his clothes and armor. Xiao Yunhe looked at him quietly from the side, and did not make a sound. After he got dressed, he nodded and said, "It can be seen that he is a man who has traveled from the rivers and mountains of blood and fire." All right. Follow Ju Wenzhen to the treasury to collar the armor and sword, and follow me by my side. ”

"The last general will obey the order! There is a big man!" Dong Shuangxian was very excited. Ju Wenzhen took him to the treasury.

Xiao Yunhe walked slowly in the imperial city with his brows furrowed, thinking about some things in his mind. Unconsciously walked to the side of the Taiji Hall, and saw a person walking towards the Wude Hall in a hurry. Xiao Yunhe took a closer look, and it was actually Li Sheng who went and returned.

Li Sheng also saw the emperor. Hurriedly greeted him and bowed, but his expression was a little nervous.

Xiao Yunhe was puzzled in his heart, and separated the team of eunuchs and soldiers who followed behind him, and asked Li Shengdao, "Liangqi, what happened?"

Li Sheng lowered his voice. When Weichen just went back, an important question suddenly came to mind!"

Xiao Yunhe said unhurriedly: "Don't worry. Something comes to mind, take your time. ”

"Your Majesty!" Li Sheng's eyes flashed. Said vigilantly, "Weichen, I found a flaw in the ground!"

Xiao Yunhe's eyes lit up, he made a silent gesture, and said in a low voice, "What do you mean...... He?"

"Exactly!" Li Sheng looked at the emperor with some surprise, and said with his eyes: Your Majesty also found out?

Xiao Yunhe smiled slightly: "It seems that it is really the same as what the hero sees." ”

After nightfall, although the palace is *** bright. But it's very quiet. Occasionally, a few teams of armor soldiers patrolled back and forth, and their armor made a howling sound.

Xiao Yunhe handled official business in the Hongwen Pavilion for a while, and prepared to go back to the Wude Hall to sleep. He asked Ju Wenzhen and the eunuchs and palace maids to go back to rest, but let Dong Shuang and a few other guards follow him to the imperial study. Hold up the candles. He was going to review a few more important notes overnight. The guards were all standing guard outside, and Xiao Yunhe called Dong Shuang in. Let him grind the ink.

Xiao Yunhe watched the twists and turns, and chatted with Dong Shuang without a word. From the conversation, I learned that Dong Shuangjin is seven years old Chinese New Year's Eve, a native of Guannei, has been in the army for 14 years, and has always followed the general Lu Sigong. Xiao Yunhe said casually: "Lu Sigong is a rare loyal and good general of my Great Qi." If he hadn't sent you to tell the news, I'm afraid I would have died at the hands of traitors. I expected that the traitors would most likely send Assassins to assassinate me. Therefore, in the past few days, you should be a little more vigilant and pay attention to the palace. ”

"Yes, Your Majesty. Dong Shuang replied lightly and continued to grind the ink unhurriedly.

Xiao Yunhe watched quietly while watching the folds, but the corners of his eyes were paying attention to Dong Shuang's every move.

It was very quiet, only Dong Shuang's voice was heard softly.

"Dong Shuang. Xiao Yunhe suddenly called, Dong Shuang's hand trembled, and he almost spilled the ink. Xiao Yunhe pretended not to hear and said, "You have a back injury, go back and rest." Besides, let's change the guard and wait for you. ”

"The last general is not tired, just accompany His Majesty. When His Majesty went back to sleep, the last general went back to rest. Dong Shuang tried his best to calm his expression, and his voice was relatively calm.

"Alright, you can wait. Xiao Yunhe secretly sneered and continued to watch the twists and turns. Looking at it, I didn't feel a little sleepy, so I raised one hand and supported my cheek. After a while, I actually fell asleep.

Dong Shuang stood quietly on the side and looked at the emperor. After a while, he called softly, "Your Majesty, should you go back to the palace to rest?"

Xiao Yunhe didn't answer, still maintaining the posture of supporting his face on his elbows, his eyes closed.

One of Dong Shuang's hands had already reached the hilt of the knife. The corners of his eyes also showed a hint of murderous aura.

The blade, slowly drawn from its scabbard, did not make a sound. The cold light from the lantern sprinkled on the cold knife surface, reflecting a breathtaking light.

Dong Shuang slowly raised the knife and aimed it at Xiao Yunhe's neck.

Almost at this moment!

There was a sharp whistle - an arrow shot through Dong Shuang's right hand holding the knife like light and lightning, passing through his arm!

Dong Shuang instinctively let out a miserable scream, threw the knife and jumped to the side.

Xiao Yunhe was still sitting there, but he had already turned his head to look at Dong Shuang, and sneered: "You are really patient, you actually waited until this time to make a move." ”

Dong Shuang suddenly jumped into the corner, glared at the emperor like a ghost, and said angrily: "You-you actually took precautions!"

Li Sheng walked out from behind the curtain on the side, holding the bow that Trisong Dezan had paid tribute to the emperor in one hand, and the emperor's shadow sword in the other. "Dong Shuang, how did you deceive His Majesty the Emperor with such a humble bitter trick?" Li Sheng stood beside Xiao Yunhe, pointed his sword at Dong Shuang, and said, "Just tie your hands, you are not the old man's opponent with this little effort." ”

The door of the study was pushed open, and more than a dozen iron guards also rushed in instantly, and Chong Dong was surrounded by two groups at the core.

Dong Shuang covered his bloody arm, his teeth clenched and he kept shrinking towards the corner of the wall.

Xiao Yunhe stood up, stood proudly with his hands in his hands, glanced at Dong Shuang and said, "I have no interest in you as a killing tool. Your life and death all depend on my mood. Maybe you can think about it and tell me something I want to know. Maybe I can spare you from dying. ”

Dong Shuang was in pain and fear, cold sweat flowed on his forehead, and he gritted his teeth and said: "Phew! I can't trust you at all! I knew that this would happen, I should have done it a long time ago and killed you with a knife!"

Li Sheng was furious when he heard this, and shouted: "Take it!"

More than a dozen guards were about to rush up, and Xiao Yunhe shouted: "Slow down—Dong Shuang, I'll give you one last chance." Either you will obediently tie your hands and confess honestly now, or you will be chopped into meat on the spot, and the whole family will not be left behind!"

More than a dozen guards shouted in unison, held their spears forward, and forced Dong Shuang into a corner and had no way to retreat.

Dong Shuang covered the bleeding wound, panting and his chest rose and fell wildly. Looking at the situation, it was already very nervous.

Xiao Yunhe squinted his eyes and carefully observed Dong Shuang's every move, and suddenly said, "You are not Dong Shuang. You're not a Kannai either. Who the hell are you?!"

Dong Shuang Chuyan's body was shocked, and he suddenly screamed and threw himself at the swords of the guards. Li Sheng's eyes were fast, and he stepped forward with an arrow and kicked Dong Shuang to the ground. All the guards stepped forward together and tied Dong Shuang tightly.

Xiao Yunhe stepped forward and said, "What happened tonight, no one is allowed to publicize it. If there is a leak, no one who is present today will be able to get out of it. ”

"Yes!" everyone solemnly agreed.

"Good weapon. Escort Dong Shuang to the secret room, and I will interrogate him personally. Xiao Yunhe said, raise his feet and go first. Li Sheng first returned the bow and sword to the emperor, and then personally escorted Dong Shuang and followed the emperor into the quiet room next to the study.

Dong Shuang was tied up strongly, and he was escorted by Li Sheng, who was powerful and powerful, and Chu Yan couldn't move. Xiao Yunhe sat on the chair and looked at him a few times, and said, "Good weapon, loosen the tie." ”

"Your Majesty, this person is extremely vicious, this ......" Li Sheng hesitated.

"Untie up. Xiao Yunhe repeated, and Li Sheng had no choice but to do so. After loosening the tie, stand aside and wait.

Xiao Yunhe glanced at Dong Shuang's wound and said, "Take some cotton potion and stop the bleeding on his arm first." Li Sheng had no choice but to comply. Dong Shuang stood there in shock and panic, always looking at the emperor with an unbelievable look.

"I said it. I have little interest in you as an Assassin. Xiao Yunhe said, "To kill you, it's easier than flipping over your palm." But I don't want to do that. There is only one human life, so you just die. Too worthless. And if you die like this, you are also unjustly killed, and you have suffered for others. I don't want to add another one of these grievances to my hands. ”

Dong Shuang gritted his teeth and said hatefully: "Are you killing fewer people?

"I killed a lot of people, tens of thousands of people. Xiao Yunhe said in a fierce voice, "However, the one who died on my death. They all died in name and were not wronged. Whether it was the Tibetan enemy who came to invade, or the gangsters and murderers who tried in vain to attack the imperial court and cause trouble, they were all innocent. Including you, Dong Shuang, if I kill you for the crime of assassinating the monarch and plotting rebellion. It's also rightly named. However, it also allows the real mastermind behind you to go unpunished. ”

"I don't have a mastermind behind me. Dong Shuang tilted his head and said, "I'm going to kill you." ”

"Nonsense! ridiculous!" Xiao Yunhe sneered and reprimanded. "Just because you are a little Dong Shuang, can you think of such a bitter trick to stab me? Can you see Jingzhao Yin Zhang smoothly without showing your stuff? Can you be so familiar with the structure and weapons in the army? Do you think I am a three-year-old child? From the very beginning, you showed a huge flaw. I and Li Sheng. I've seen through it!"

Dong Shuang was taken aback and said in a panic: "What flaws can there be in such a seamless plan?!"

It happened that Li Sheng took the cotton cloth and wound medicine, Xiao Yunhe said: "Liangqi, you can sue this person who is pretending to be Dong Shuang, what flaws does he have!"

Li Sheng threw the cotton cloth and wound medicine to Dong Shuang, and said on the side: "Your flaws are too perfect and there are no flaws!" Lu Sigong sent you to the capital to tell the whistle in a hurry, how could it be arranged so orderly? Not only did he write neatly and smoothly, but he also stabbed such a neat name on your back. Moreover, Lu Si Gongyuan is in Luoyang, how do you know that you should go to see Jingzhao Yin Zhang first. Not to mention, it is very likely that Lu Sigong did not know that Zhang was the emperor's trusted confidant. And even if he knew, he would be worried that there were too many people who knew about it. It is also more likely to be exposed. Therefore, I will definitely tell you to meet the emperor directly and report this matter to the emperor alone. As a result, you find it difficult to enter the Imperial City in this dress, so you pretend to be smart and go to meet Jingzhao Yin Zhang first. At first glance, this qiē seems to be a logical step. But if you think about it carefully, it is the biggest flaw. Unless the person who instructed you is from the capital, it is impossible to let you be an assassin like this to Zhang, who is simply a fake Dong Shuang! The real Dong Shuang, I'm afraid you would have been killed a long time ago, right?!"

"You ......" Dong Shuang was shocked, and suddenly felt a little at a loss.

Xiao Yunhe sneered and said, "Are you convinced? If you are convinced, let's tell the truth." The people who instructed you were not generally familiar with me and the people around me. Zhang Wai was transferred to Beijing to become Jing Zhaoyin for only a few months. There aren't too many people who can know that I trust him a lot. Moreover, it must be a high authority. Dong Shuang, even if you don't say it, I can find out slowly. When the time comes, you will die in vain. For this ending, you can recognize it clearly. ”

Dong Shuang began to bandage his wounds, but at this time he was already sweating profusely and dumbfounded, and muttered: "It's terrible! You people are really terrible! No wonder he repeatedly told me to be very careful, otherwise you will reveal the flaws and be seen through by you." I even didn't hesitate to scratch myself with a knife and destroy the handwriting on my back to gain your favor and trust, but I didn't expect to be recognized by you long before this!"

Xiao Yunhe raised the corners of his mouth and sneered lightly, and said, "I was also a little hesitant at the beginning, and I couldn't make up my mind. However, after seeing the handwriting on the back of the scratches, I was sure that you were an assassin. ”

"Why?!" Dong Shuang was shocked, "These names are all royal names." I'm destroying them just so you know that I'm going to help you restore your royal reputation!"

"You're smart, and this trick makes it beautiful. Xiao Yunhe smiled and said, "However, you really want to cover the obstacles. Because when I went back and looked at it again, I just wanted to look at those words. Although we recorded these names, when I looked back, I was a little familiar with the handwriting, and I wanted to go back and see it again. Unfortunately, you ruined them at this time. It's such a subsection that makes me certain something else. That is, you were sent by a man I know very well. ”

"You...... You know everything?" Dong Shuang's eyes widened. I could hardly believe myself.

Xiao Yunhe said in a deep voice: "So I advise you to be smarter. Tell me everything you know!"

Li Sheng was very smart, and at this time bowed to the emperor and said, "Your Majesty, is Weichen avoiding it?"

"No need. Just listen. Xiao Yunhe said in a calm voice, "Sooner or later, it will be revealed to the world." Let you know sooner. It's not a big deal. Dong Shuang, I asked you one last time: Tell me honestly!"

Dong Shuang's body trembled slightly, he lowered his head with a long sigh, and said dejectedly: "That's it...... I say. ”

"The person who instructed me to come......" Dong Shuang glanced up at the emperor in shock, and immediately lowered his head. whispered, "That's it...... Champion general, Shuofang Jiedu envoy, Li Huaiguang. ”

Xiao Yunhe's body trembled slightly, and his hands tightly grasped the armrests of the seat. Li Sheng suddenly lost his voice and shouted: "What? This is impossible! You traitor, you are still squirting people with blood at this time!" After that, he stepped forward and kicked Dong Shuang.

"Good weapon......" Xiao Yunhe said quietly. "Let him continue. ”

Li Sheng sighed heavily, stomped his foot, and stood aside very unwillingly.

Dong Shuang swallowed a mouthful of saliva. said nervously: "The villain's original name was Zhu Lai, and he was Li Huaiguang's most trusted pawn, and he has followed him for more than 20 years. As early as a few months ago, Li Huaiguang was co-opted by Li Xun, the king of Sui, and Li Xuan, the king of Jing, and had a close relationship with them. In recent days, Li Huaiguang has felt that he has been alienated by the emperor, and he has heard some rumors of disarmament, the reduction of officials, and the abolition of the envoys. He felt like he was ...... It seems that the end is coming. He felt that the emperor no longer trusted him, and it was even possible to settle accounts with him. So...... was bewitched by Li Xun, the king of Sui, and Li Xuan, the king of Jing, and discussed this assassination incident. ”

Li Sheng said angrily: "You are simply a fool! The emperor has great trust in Ma Sui, Chu Yan, Li Huaiguang, and his own officials. I thought I was the minister of the humerus. Back then, the emperor even saved Li Huaiguang's life on the battlefield and sucked poisonous blood for him personally. Between the emperor and Li Huaiguang, there is no suspicion of mutual trust like flesh and blood, you ......"

Xiao Yunhe's face was already pale and gray, and he waved his hand gently: "Good weapon." Listen to it. Listen, what else is he going to say. I couldn't make a sound. You don't want to interrupt anymore. ”

Li Sheng had no choice but to step aside, his eyes glaring at Zhu Lai like a breath of fire.

Zhu Lai continued: "When Li Huaiguang talked to the villain about these things, the villain didn't want to believe it...... However, Li Huaiguang told the villain that he had planned to follow Zhu Mou to rebel, but he was persuaded back by His Majesty the Emperor. Although he was on the precipice at that time, after all, he had shown his antipathy in front of the emperor. Since there was such a past, the emperor would no longer trust him. What's more, now that the emperor only reuses Ma Sui and Li Sheng, he has long alienated him Li Huaiguang. Perhaps, he is still deeply jealous in his heart, and sooner or later he will have to be eliminated to prevent future troubles. So, instead of waiting for defeat, it is better to take the initiative to survive. It happened that Li Xun, the king of Sui, and Li Xuan, the king of Jing, came to pull the cage, and Li Huaiguang colluded with them. In the capital, there are six or seven county kings who are the nephews of Li Xun, the king of Sui, and Li Xuandi, the king of Jing. Only if I succeed in killing the Emperor, they will cause chaos in the city. When the time comes, Li Huaiguang will take advantage of the chaos to control the situation in the palace. Li Xun, the king of Sui, and Li Xuan, the king of Jing, united with the eastern capital to stay behind Han Quanyi, and together raised troops to enter Beijing and control the national capital. ”

"It's just that you underestimate me too much!" Xiao Yunhe stood up angrily and said angrily, "It's not that you underestimate my military intelligence, but that you underestimate my heart." I have never discriminated against Li Huaiguang or anyone. Li Sheng and Ma Sui are suitable for their current ministry, so I naturally arranged for them to do such things. Li Huaiguang was born to fight as a fierce tiger on the battlefield, and it won't be long before I will make him the general of the imperial court, commanding the army, and having more military power than Li Sheng and Ma Sui, who were prime ministers in the court. Why is he so anxious, he just can't believe me?!"

Zhu Lai lowered his head: "The villain doesn't know." The mind of the big man, the villain can't figure it out. The villain is just a dog he raises. He let the villain die, and the villain must die. ”

"Then, I won't let you die. Xiao Yunhe said, "Zhu Lai, listen carefully." From today onwards, you continue to be a guard by my side, and I will give you another chance to fulfill the mission given to you by Li Huaiguang. However, if you dare to speak out and act arbitrarily, you will not be the only one who will die. It's tens of thousands of Shuo Fang troops, including Li Huaiguang! If you are not afraid that these brothers will be martyred for you, just come nonsense. ”

"This ......" Zhu Lai and Li Sheng were stunned together, not knowing what to say.

Xiao Yunhe took a long breath and said calmly: "So far, Li Huaiguang has failed me, and I still don't want to bear him." Zhu Lai, you are so self-conscious. I want to solve this problem in the most reasonable way. If you don't want things to go for the worst, just stay by my side quietly, say nothing, do nothing. It's a good thing that you live obediently. "Villain...... I see. Zhu Lai knelt down and kowtowed, "Your Majesty...... Li Dashuai, he was also confused for a while, and there was no way. You must not ......"

"Shut up!" Li Sheng was already furious, "Your Majesty's matter, can you still be allowed to point fingers? I knew this was the case, why did you want to do it in the first place? Your Majesty is benevolent and will not kill you, you should be content!"

"You step back first, Zhu Lai. I believe you are a smart man. Xiao Yunhe turned his back and looked at the candlelight on the table.

Zhu Lai was stunned for a moment, kowtowed a few times, and retreated like this.

Li Sheng took a few steps forward and said in a low voice, "Your Majesty...... Aren't you worried that Zhu Lai will run away or continue to assassinate you?"

"He won't. Xiao Yunhe said affirmatively, "I can see that he is actually a loyal and upright person. It's just that he is loyal to Li Huaiguang. He must have understood what I had just said. I didn't want to kill Li Huaiguang, and he didn't want to let Li Huaiguang die after the incident. So, our purpose is unified. At this time, he will be honest and obedient. ”

Li Sheng was silent for a while and said, "Weichen...... I still don't want to believe that Li Huaiguang will rebel. His Majesty has a lifelong friendship with him. He is the one who supports the great merit of His Majesty's accession to the throne, why should he ......"

"Good weapon. The most incomprehensible thing in this world is the human heart. And the human heart is the most fickle. Xiao Yunhe's voice was a little low, and he said, "Hou Junji followed Emperor Taizong for more than 30 years, and in the end, he was not sent to the gallows because of rebellion? Can you understand Hou Junji's psychology? Can you understand Emperor Taizong's mood at that time? In the current situation, we tend to do things that we are not willing to do. That's fate. ”

Li Sheng sighed and said, "Maybe Zhu has a point. Back then, it was His Majesty who persuaded Li Huaiguang to come back. There must have been many things said between you that could not be made public. Now that His Majesty has become the emperor, it is natural for Li Huaiguang to have these concerns. He was concerned that His Majesty no longer trusted him, and for good reason. And...... Now in the Ministry of War, Weichen is Shangshu, and Li Huaiguang, who was one level higher than me back then, was just a squire. Although there is a second-class military attache who is in vain, the fall of real power makes him a little unwilling. His Majesty had said before that he would disarm and reorganize the military system, and he was now managing officials and reducing officials, and it was possible to abolish the Jiedu envoy in the near future...... This qiē is a qiē. are closely related to him Li Huaiguang. He would have thought that His Majesty the Emperor was deliberately targeting him Li Huaiguang. At this time, he was restless and finally embarked on the road of rebellion, which is understandable. ”

Xiao Yunhe's brows were deep, his expression was grim, and he said slowly: "It's my fault." From entering the East Palace to ascending the throne and becoming emperor, I have been very busy. I rarely get close to the old ministers and old generals. Li Huaiguang felt alienated, which was also a reasonable thing. The reform of various systems should touch the interests of many people. This was something I expected. It's just that I didn't expect that Li Huaiguang, who has a fiery personality, would embark on such a rebellious road of no return...... Hey, I don't really blame him. He has his reasons and intentions. Li Huaiguang is such a temperamental person. ”

Li Sheng also sighed. Said: "陛xià...... That being said. However, Li Huaiguang and the emperor's relatives conspired to rebel and sent people to kill the king, which was already an unforgivable crime. For now, the most important thing is to quell this rebellion as soon as possible and minimize the damage to the disaster. At that time, Li Huaiguang's mistakes will be a little smaller. If you want to fall on him lightly...... Only then can there be a reason to serve the public!"

Xiao Yunhe shook his head. said: "To tell the truth, Li Huaiguang and others are still a little short of fighting with me. This little bit of their intrigue and attempt. It's not a big threat to me. Reading the literary network all the way, I had already written down the secret decree in the afternoon and sent it out. In a few days, the rebel forces in the eastern capital will be uprooted. And here in the Imperial City...... I want to see Li Huaiguang first. ”

Li Sheng was stunned and said, "Your Majesty, you have long understood their conspiracy and made arrangements?"

Xiao Yunhe said: "Do you think I really have insight into heaven and things like a god? Actually, Zhang is much more shrewd than we think, and he has already seen through Zhu Lai's origin. When he entered the palace to face the holy land, he had already sandwiched a secret letter in the middle of the song, expressing his suspicions. Otherwise. It is impossible for me to see through Zhu Lai's identity so early. In fact, Lu Sigong did send someone to send a letter to Zhang. Because Lu Sigong and Zhang are old friends, they trust each other very much. It's just that he sent three messengers. One of them had a tattoo on his back. The other holds the tantric music. In the end, Lu Sigong was still not at ease, and sent his son to pretend to be a businessman to bring a message. Two people in front. were all intercepted and killed by Han Quanyi and Li Huaiguang. And his son, the successful letter of confession was given to Zhang. Just as Zhang was about to enter the palace to report to me, another person came who claimed to be an envoy sent by Lu Sigong. This person is the fake Dong Shuang who has been killed, and Li Huaiguang sent Zhu Lai. Zhang Pailu Sigong's son secretly identified and found out that there was fraud, so he reported it to me. Lu Sigong's prudence and Zhang's carefulness undoubtedly saved my life and saved the imperial court a huge loss!"

Li Sheng took a long breath and said, "I see...... Thankfully, fortunately. No wonder His Majesty was able to deceive Zhu Lai so accurately just now. It turned out that it had been known for a long time. ”

Xiao Yunhe smiled bitterly and said, "Actually, it doesn't matter if Zhu Lai confesses or not. I just don't want to believe that Li Huaiguang will really rebel against me. When this qiē was confirmed by Zhu Lai himself, I was really sad and disappointed. In fact, when I saw the words on Zhu Lai's back for the first time, I recognized that it was from Li Huaiguang's hand. For such an important matter, he naturally won't let others ghostwrite, so that more people know the inside story. At that time, Li Huaiguang must not have been able to confirm how many people Lu Sigong sent out to report the news. So I had no choice but to plan and send someone to pretend to be Dong Shuang, and use the bitter trick of betraying my accomplices to my side, waiting for an opportunity to murder me. In his opinion, since Li Xun, the king of Sui, and Li Xuan, the king of Jing, have been exposed, it is better to take advantage of this situation to dispel my wariness of this fake Dong Shuang. Li Huaiguang, it turns out that he is also so smart...... I really can't laugh or cry!"

"Hey!" Li Sheng also sighed helplessly, and said, "I think at the beginning, we were born and died together when we were on the Western Front. In order to rescue His Majesty, who was far away in Xichuan, Li Huaiguang did not hesitate to personally lead a large army to wade through the snow and march on foot for thirteen days, and almost froze to death. If it weren't for his help, where would Chu Yan and I be so easy to restrain the Helong area and relieve pressure for His Majesty?

Xiao Yunhe was also depressed in his heart, and sighed again and again. After a while, he said: "Zhu Lai's mistaken matter must be kept strictly confidential and not passed on." In this way, Li Huaiguang would not know that I had seen through his plan. Tomorrow, I will meet him in the Lingyan Pavilion. Liangqi, you come with me. ”

"Weichen obeys the order......" Li Sheng bowed and bowed. Slowly retreated.

Xiao Yunhe looked at the jumping candlelight and muttered to himself: Is it another Hou Junji?......

The next day, Xiao Yunhe did not go to court on the grounds that he was sick and bedridden. The courtiers talked a lot, not knowing what illness the emperor had or what important things had happened.

In the Western Dynasty Hall, a group of generals were also talking in a low voice. Li Sheng has been keeping an eye on Li Huaiguang. I noticed that his expression changed from time to time, and it seemed that his mood was quite complicated. Li Sheng secretly said in his heart: Li Huaiguang, if Zhu Lai really succeeds in assassinating the emperor, will you really be able to feel comfortable? You are so confused......

At the third moment, Li Sheng returned to the Shangshu Provincial Military Department from the Hongwen Pavilion. It's not time to leave yet. Li Huaiguang and Chu Yan are there. Li Sheng pretended to be relaxed and stepped forward and said to Li Huaiguang: "Brother Huaiguang, it's rare that the court is so idle today, how about we travel in the Taiji Palace for a while?"

Li Huaiguang's eyes flickered, and he responded happily: "That's very good." I also just want to take a walk around the Tai Chi Palace. Chu Yan. Why don't you come along?"

Chu Yan smiled and said, "It's almost noon, I'm going home to dine with my wife and children." I can't fool around with you two men who don't have a family. Go and have fun, and I will not accompany you. ”

Li Sheng and Li Huaiguang laughed for a while, and then went out of Shangshu Province to visit the Taiji Palace.

While strolling around, Li Huaiguang asked tentatively: "Liangqi, you said this emperor ...... There is never a shortage of early dynasties. What is it today?"

"Your Majesty's matter, where can we figure it out. Maybe I'm tired. Li Sheng said lightly and casually. In his heart, he secretly said: Do you still suspect that the emperor was assassinated by assassins?

The two chatted and left, and Li Sheng naturally took Li Huaiguang towards Lingyan Pavilion purposefully. Arrived in front of Lingyan Pavilion. Li Huaiguang was stunned to find that the emperor's car was placed here. Moreover, he knew more than a dozen iron guards, all of whom were former blood guards of the Han Wangfu subway. The person who led those guards was the famous iron-masked general - Dugu Fan.

Li Huaiguang was secretly shocked in his heart, and said to Li Sheng: "Your Majesty, Emperor." It's actually here!"

Li Sheng said: "In that case, let's go up and pay homage." ”

The two of them walked to the front of Lingyan Pavilion. The attic door was found open. Just as he was about to bow down, Dugu Fan stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty's will." Both generals are invited in, and there is no need to pay homage. ”

Li Huaiguang was suddenly startled and looked at Li Sheng in astonishment. Li Sheng was calm as usual, and said, "Since His Majesty has a call, then let's go in." Perhaps His Majesty is visiting the founding figures, and he is in high spirits. ”

Li Huaiguang was nervous and followed Li Sheng into the Lingyan Pavilion.

The Emperor stood in front of a portrait and watched intently, not noticing that the two of them had entered the cabinet.

Li Huaiguang and Li Sheng walked to the emperor's side and bowed down together to greet him.

Xiao Yunhe didn't respond, was silent for a while, and said, "Li Huaiguang, Li Sheng, you are here." I've been waiting for you for a long time. ”

Li Huaiguang's body trembled, and his heart thumped.

The emperor still didn't turn his back, looked at the portrait in a daze, and said, "You two recognize, whose portrait is this?"

The two of them took a closer look and found that the painting was actually half blacked out. The age is so old that it is difficult to make out for a while.

Xiao Yunhe said softly: "You haven't entered the Lingyan Pavilion yet, right? The person on this painting is actually Hou Junji. When Hou Junji followed the prince Chengqian to rebel, he was given the death penalty. Emperor Taizong was saddened and decided not to go to Lingyan Pavilion again, and sent someone to blacken his portrait. But halfway through the painting, Emperor Taizong personally stopped it. ”

Li Sheng stood quietly aside, and saw that cold sweat was already flowing down the corners of Li Huaiguang's forehead.

The emperor finally turned around, his expression was very solemn and a little sad. Li Huaiguang met the emperor's sad and sharp eyes, and he was panicked for a while, and actually lowered his head.

"I understand Emperor Taizong's mood at that time. Xiao Yunhe's voice was very soft, but in the quiet and empty Lingyan Pavilion, he could hear it very clearly, "People's hearts are flesh and blood. Hou Junji followed Emperor Taizong for more than 30 years. In order to create a prosperous era of Great Qi, he took the lead in bloody battles and made great achievements. When following Emperor Taizong to conquer the world and govern the world, Hou Junji has always been one of Emperor Taizong's most trusted and respected ministers. But in the end, Hou Junji still hopelessly embarked on the road of rebellion. To personally execute his most trusted minister, the most powerful general, and the good brother who was born and died, Emperor Taizong's sadness and disappointment can be imagined. When he decided to erase Hou Junji's portrait, he couldn't help but stop it. is to linger the emotion and nostalgia for him in my heart, and at the same time there is sadness and loss after losing such an arm. ”

Li Huaiguang was panicked in his heart, and he had already realized that his affairs might be exposed. At this time, he hurriedly said: "Your Majesty summoned me to wait inside, did you want to say this?" Li Huaiguang ......" Xiao Yunhe raised the corners of his mouth, revealing a wry smile, "I, I want you to see someone." With that, he clapped his hands.

Zhu Lai was escorted by two iron guards and walked out from the side. When Li Huaiguangbu saw him, he immediately exclaimed: "Zhu Lai, you ......"

Li Sheng shook his head and sighed, "Do you really know him...... It seems that everything is true!"

When Li Huaiguang heard Li Sheng speak like this, he was suddenly struck by lightning, and his face turned pale and gray. His lips trembled and he said, "You, you guys, you all know?"

Xiao Yunhe continued to smile bitterly: "Everything you should know, you know." There are still some things I shouldn't know, and I guessed it. ”

Li Huaiguang's eyes widened in shock, looked at Zhu Lai, looked at Li Sheng, and finally glanced at the emperor, sighed angrily, and said, "There is nothing more to say." Majesty, give it a good time!"