"What?!"

Lu Yuan's heart tightened instantly, "Something happened, you say it quickly!" ”

"After the emperor arrived in Jiangnan, he was personally received by Li Guan, the governor of Liangjiang."

"Along the way, every corrupt official punished will recognize some of Li Guan's crimes when he confesses."

"After seeing Li Guan, the emperor was furious and determined to punish him."

"Li Guan said that he would hold a banquet in the official residence tonight to catch the wind and wash the dust for the emperor!"

Lu Yuan said eagerly, "Hurry up and tell the emperor, this must be a Hongmen banquet." ”

"You don't need me to tell you, the emperor can see it himself."

Liu Ninglu smiled bitterly, "After knowing Li Guan's ill intentions, the emperor was even more angry. ”

"He ordered the forbidden soldiers to pretend to be palace maids and eunuchs, and also let Qing Cangwei secretly lurk around the official residence."

"said that he would take this opportunity to kill Li Guan directly at the Hongmen banquet."

Lu Yuan suddenly had a great headache and pressed his temples.

Before returning to Liaocheng, he had already reminded the emperor not to move Li Guan easily.

At that time, the emperor was full of promises, and he left with confidence.

I didn't expect to go down this way, after listening to Li Guan's various crimes.

The emperor went straight up and ignored his reminder.

This Hongmen banquet is equivalent to Li Guan's last go.

He would have let the vultures hide in the middle of the table to make sure nothing went wrong.

The Forbidden Army and Qing Cangwei, how could they be Gu Immortals' opponents?

"Lord Shizi, what now?"

Liu Ninglu said anxiously: "My identity is inconvenient to be exposed, even if it is exposed, I can't persuade the emperor." ”

"If the emperor goes to the banquet, there will definitely be no return!"

Lu Yuan took a deep breath and calmed down, and said in a deep voice, "Condensation, we will rush back to Jiangnan as quickly as possible." ”

"You continue to keep an eye on the emperor's every move, and report anything unusual to me at any time."

"Even if you knock the emperor unconscious, you must not let him go to the banquet, understand?"

"Got it!"

Immediately, Lu Yuan gathered everyone without further ado.

"The emperor is in danger, we must rush back!"

"Liyan, you continue to guard Liaocheng, and you can communicate with me at any time if you have anything."

"Why?!"

Su Liyan was suddenly unhappy, "Last time, you went to Jiangnan to play in the mountains and rivers by yourself, and left me here alone." ”

"This time, I will go with my husband if I say anything!"

"Liyan, good, this time the situation is more urgent."

Lu Yuan smiled bitterly, "There is a Gu Immortal Demon under Li Guan's subordinates, who wants to kill the emperor's life. ”

"If the emperor really has three longs and two shortcomings, Lie Qian will inevitably be in chaos, this matter is not trivial, and it is not allowed to be played."

Su Liyan was a little resentful, "Although my strength is not as good as Sister Lingju, it is not the worst here." ”

"Even if you deal with Gu Immortals, you may not be able to help."

Her gaze swept over the other women, slicing over the Lingju, the Lingling, and the Kraken one by one.

In the end, it was fixed on Guishu's body.

"In this way, you stay in Liaocheng, and my husband and I will go!"

Su Liyan glared threateningly, "If you are not convinced, you will compete with me!" ”

Where did Gui Shu follow Su Liyan, and shrunk his neck timidly.

"Master, I am willing to stay in Liaocheng ......"

Lu Yuan said firmly, "Although your cultivation is not high, it is very important, and you are indispensable." ”

"Liyan, now that the situation is imminent, don't be unreasonable."

"Let's go!"

With that, Lu Yuan waved his hand and left with Lingju, Lingling, Guishu and the Kraken.

Su Liyan was left alone in the room, so angry that she almost didn't shed tears.

……

Rushing back to Jiangnan this time is more urgent than returning to Liaocheng before.

Lu Yuan took Lingju and the others, without stopping for a moment, and hurried at full speed.

Hurried all the way, and finally arrived in Jiangnan in the evening.

In the palace, Emperor Yongle changed into a brand-new dragon robe.

With a dagger pinned to his waist, he seemed to be preparing to go.

met Lu Yuan, who was sweating profusely and panting.

"Yuan'er, why did you come back?"

Emperor Yongle raised his eyebrows and said with a smile, "I'm getting ready to go to the banquet." ”

"Emperor, I'm just rushing back to stop you."

Lu Yuan gasped and said in a deep voice, "You can't go to this banquet!" ”

"Why?"

Emperor Yongle was slightly stunned, and said with a smile, "Yuan'er, are you worried that he Li Guan will set up a Hongmen banquet and murder grandpa?" ”

"Don't worry, grandpa has long seen through his vicious heart."

"Yuan Zhen led two hundred Qingcang guards to sneak around Li Guan's mansion."

"He has issued a military order to eradicate all hidden risks and ensure that I have no worries on this trip."

As he spoke, Emperor Yongle's eyes showed a fierce anger.

"This Li Guan was pulled up by me."

"At the beginning, I didn't argue about loyalty and treachery for a while, and in front of hundreds of civil and military officials, I praised him as a model for the ministers."

"Thinking about it now, I feel ashamed of others!"

"So, I must kill him with my own hands, out of this!"

"You just stay here and wait for my good news."

After that, Emperor Yongle walked directly past Lu Yuan's side.

"Are you all ready?" ”

"Your Majesty, you're ready!"

Zhan Hong said in a loud voice, "One hundred elites of the forbidden army are all disguised as attendants and slaves. ”

"Swear to help Your Majesty eradicate the traitors and correct the law of the country!"

"Good!"

Emperor Yongle perked up and said loudly, "Let's go!" ”

Seeing the vast crowd, they were about to leave the palace.

Lu Yuan gritted his teeth and rushed towards Emperor Yongle again, blocking in front of him.

"Yuan'er, I have already said that you don't need to ask about this matter."

Emperor Yongle squinted his eyes and said coldly, "Get out of the way!" ”

"Emperor, grandson is not here to stop you."

Lu Yuan said sincerely, "I just want Hai'er to sing a song for the emperor, and wish the emperor a prosperous martial arts!" ”

"No need."

Emperor Yongle waved his hand impatiently.

"It's not too late to listen to it when I get rid of the traitors and come back."

Come back?

If you do go, will you ever have the life to come back?

Lu Yuan gritted his teeth and said stubbornly, "Hai'er, sing!" ”

The Kraken immediately stepped forward and sang directly.

"You two living treasures, can you stop making trouble?"

Emperor Yongle was angry and funny, and he was helpless.

Suddenly, my brain felt a wave of dizziness, my eyes blackened, and the soles of my feet fluttered.

fell to the ground with a thud and fainted.

"Your Majesty!"

Zhan Hong rushed forward with a frightened face and glared at Lu Yuan angrily.

"Lu Yuan, what happened to the emperor?!"

"I'm saving the emperor."

Lu Yuan's expression returned to coldness and sharpness.

"Commander Zhan, I order you to protect the emperor."

"No one is allowed to come even half a step near him."

Zhanhong was originally angry in his heart.

However, after seeing Lu Yuan's cold eyes.

Instantly feel a chill running through the bone marrow.

Almost uncontrollably, he nodded: "Yes......"

"Lord Shizi, what about Li Guan?"

Zhan Hong said worriedly, "The emperor has agreed to go to the banquet. ”

"If he doesn't show up, he will be suspicious."

"Don't worry."

The corners of Lu Yuan's mouth hooked up a smile.

"This banquet, I'll go for the emperor!"

Immediately, Lu Yuan left the palace with Yuan Ling and the others.

Looking at his departing back, Zhan Hong couldn't help muttering to himself.

"Lord Shizi, what have you been through?"

"Why is the aura on his body even more terrifying than that of the emperor?"

……

Soon, Lu Yuan led the Ling, Lingju, Kraken, Liu Ninglu, and Guishu to Li Guan's official residence.

He was silent for a moment, and then said in a deep voice, "Ju'er, Condensation." ”

"You two are good at hiding, so you hide in the shadows."

"If you start to do it during the feast, you will be a surprise soldier and suddenly killed."

"Yes."

The second daughter nodded.

Lingju closed his eyes and chanted the mantra, and disappeared directly into obscurity.

Liu Ninglu turned into a wisp of green smoke, which could not be detected without looking closely.

"Siren, Spirit, you two follow me."

Lu Yuan continued to command, "At the banquet, there is no need to care about Li Guan. ”

"Just keep an eye on that Gu Immortal at all times and judge when he will make a move."

"Yes."

The Kraken clenched his fists excitedly, even if he had to face the Gu Immortals, he didn't have the slightest fear.

Yu Ling's cold and frosty eyes also revealed a hint of war.

It seems that he is about to be able to fight against the strong, and he is happy.

Gui Shu cautiously asked, "Master, what should I do then?" ”

"What ...... you?"

The corners of Lu Yuan's mouth hooked up with an interesting smile.

"Naturally, I have an important mission for you."

"And it's a mission that only you can accomplish."

……

In the mansion, a grand feast has been arranged.

The table is full of delicacies from the mountains and seas, and fine wines.

There are more than a dozen flower-like maids standing around for a banquet, all of them are in their prime, just in their prime.

The main seat in the middle, as well as the four or five seats on the left and right, were vacated.

Li Guan and more than a dozen officials under his command were all sitting around.

Not to mention moving chopsticks, I didn't even dare to look at the food on the table a few more times.

"The hour has come, why hasn't the emperor arrived yet?"

Li Guan frowned and said uneasily, "No...... Something happened, right? ”

As he spoke, he turned his worried gaze to the old man beside him.

"Don't worry."

The old man yawned and said disapprerovingly, "With the old man here, there will be no accidents." ”

The old man looked up with a strange look.

He is small and short, with dark skin and wrinkles.

Compared with other talented officials at the same table, his appearance is not amazing, and his clothes are not overwhelming.

The most distinctive features of the body are the large shiny bald head and the black eye patch on the left eye.

"Old ghost, don't underestimate the enemy!"

Li Guan reminded in a low voice, "There are many armor soldiers around the emperor, and the masters are like clouds. ”

"Although he agreed to come to the banquet, he must have hidden a hand."

"It's not that easy if you want to get it."

The old bald man sneered and smiled, his face showing disdain.

"Master?"

"That's for you mortals."

"For the old man, ordinary people like you are just nourishment."

"I can devour them whenever I want."

Li Guan didn't say anything more.

Although he knew that with the old bald man's ability, he was sure to eradicate the guards around the emperor.

But in my heart, there is still a layer of worry.

That is, the prince by the emperor's side.

That Lu Yuan is by no means a fuel-efficient lamp.

What he has done over the years is a miracle in the eyes of the emperor and hundreds of officials.

But Li Guan knows that there must be a master like an old bald man around Lu Yuan.

Moreover, it was under Lu Yuan's encouragement that the emperor's southern tour was facilitated.

Guo Cai, Wu Kang and others were also folded in his hands.

Li Guan knew that Lu Yuan was coming at him this time.

He was afraid that this unfathomable prince still had some hole cards.

will let their plans fall short, and they will never recover.

"Your Majesty has arrived!"

A loud shout came from outside the door.

All the officials stood up in unison and knelt down to greet them.

"See Your Majesty!"

"Long live my emperor, long live, long live!"

Li Guan quietly raised his eyelids and glanced at it, and his heart suddenly tightened.

Behind the emperor, there were no soldiers lined up, only two women followed.

However, apart from these two women.

Lu Yuan, who he was most worried about, was also by Emperor Yongle's side!

"Everyone, love Qing, flat."

Emperor Yongle said lightly, "Sit down." ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Then they got up and sat down again.

Emperor Yongle took the lead and sat on the main seat in the middle.

Lu Yuan was on the left, Yuan Ling was on the right, and the Kraken was sitting next to Lu Yuan.

Li Guan raised his wine glass and stood up, saying cautiously.

"Your Majesty's southern tour has eradicated many corrupt officials and corrupt officials for Liangjiang, which is really gratifying."

"Minister Li Guan is brave, a cup to Your Majesty!"

In the next second, Li Guan felt that something was wrong.

In the face of his own toast, the emperor was indifferent at all.

Even, there was a hint of panic and uneasiness.

This kind of expression appeared on Emperor Yongle's face, and it was the first time he had seen it.

Of course, Li Guan's death could not have been thought of.

This Yongle Emperor is not real.

It is a fake that Guishu uses disguise techniques to disguise.

"Lord Li, the emperor has suffered from a cold recently, and his throat is a little hot."

Lu Yuan said with a light smile, "I can't even speak, let alone drink?" ”

"Come, I will honor you on behalf of the emperor."

With that, he lifted up the cup and drank all the wine from it.

"Good...... The lower official respects the prince. ”

Li Guan nodded with an embarrassed smile and sat back down.

Lu Yuan looked at Gui Shu and said with a light smile: "Emperor, let's have a banquet, shall we?" ”

Gui Shu nodded slightly, "Okay." ”

"Everyone, let's eat."

Originally, Li Guan thought that this was a signal that the emperor and Lu Yuan would inevitably take action.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, and a slight cold sweat broke out on his hand holding the wine glass.

And the rest of the officials were also nervous and held their breath.

Just waited for Li Guan to drop the cup, and then drew his sword at the same time.

Soon, however, everyone's expressions became a little complicated.

They were nervous for a long time, but they didn't see any movement at all.

Lu Yuan drank wine one by one, and from time to time he put food in his mouth.

From time to time, he also sighed and praised "Good wine, good wine!" ”

It's a wine Mengzi.

The two women too, eating as if no one was around, with a greasy mouth, without any regard for reserve and demeanor.

Under their stormy attack, they soon made a mess of this excellent table.

The most unbelievable thing is that Emperor Yongle has never said a word.

Didn't look at the sumptuous dishes on the table either.

Holding only a stick of corn in his hand, he kept knocking on the kernels.

These people...... Are you really here for dinner? (End of chapter)