The stars are thin, the moon is sinking in the east, and this is the darkest hour before dawn.

A fast horse galloped to the Ten Mile Pavilion outside the city, and Ai Li rode on the horse, his long hair dancing wildly in the wind. There was anger in her eyes, shining in the darkness like a burning fire.

In front of the pavilion, Cangshi still sits upright as before.

Ai Li jumped off the horse and ran into the pavilion in a few steps. She grabbed Cang Shi by the collar, picked him up, and shouted angrily, "Say, what dangerous thing did you let Wulian do?"

"Do you really want to know?" Cangshi's voice was cold, and Mu Ran's eyes under the ebony mask suddenly smiled strangely.

His body that should have been stiff leaned back softly, and at the same time the sleeve of his shirt was swung up, and a swift wind blew across Ai's face, and a short knife about a foot long was across her neck.

Ai was caught off guard and was restrained by him.

All iron objects always have a metallic luster, but Cangshi's short knife is painted black, without any reflection, and the blade is as thin as paper, translucent, and if it weren't for its cold touch, Ai Li would hardly feel its existence.

Cangshi held the ebony hilt in his hand and said lightly: "Ai Nuxia, what a surprise." Do you think you can really seal me for four hours?"

A flash of surprise flashed in Ai Li's eyes, and then dissipated. Cangshi had already unlocked the acupoint, but pretended to be unsolved, and it wasn't until she came to the front that she suddenly attacked.

"Looks like I'm underestimating you. She said calmly, secretly sending an internal force into the Red Flame Farewell Knife behind her.

Cangshi held a knife in one hand, slowly smoothed her long scattered hair with the other, and said softly: "Give you a lesson, don't think that if you can mix well in the rivers and lakes, you will definitely be able to dominate the capital." The capital is the grave of famous people. Many famous people outside the capital can only be incognito here after coming to the capital. More people came to the capital in order to become famous, but in the end they ended up living in obscurity. ”

"Don't talk nonsense, since it fell into your hands, how are you going to do it?" Ai Li looked indifferent.

Cangshi chuckled, his lips close to her ear, "I told you that the capital is not a place where you should come, but you just didn't listen. There is nothing you can do about this place, and most of the people who want to wade through this troubled water will die quickly. If you don't want to cooperate with me, go back to your rivers and lakes quickly. Wouldn't it be a pity if a generation of chivalrous women fell into the capital?"

Without waiting for Ai Li to answer, he suddenly clicked on Ai Li's acupoint, "Now, please stand here for four hours and consider my suggestion." ”

With a flick of his wrist, he put away his short knife and walked out of the pavilion. Glancing back, he mounted Ai Li's horse and galloped away.

The stars are lightless, and the moon is dim.

In the darkness, Ai Li stood stiffly in the empty pavilion. It was gray on all sides, and the darkness stretched to the end of heaven and earth.

A glimmer of light broke through the darkness from the distant mountains, and the dawn appeared, and the east gradually brightened.

Ai Li's right hand gradually clenched into a fist, her lips pursed white, her whole body shook suddenly, and she finally used the dark energy hidden in the Red Flame Parting Knife to unlock the acupoint in advance.

Moving her stiff body, she thought for a moment and walked resolutely towards the city gate.

On the streets, small vendors have set up their stalls, and shops on both sides are preparing to open. For them, after a good night's sleep, an ordinary and busy day is about to begin.

When Ai Li returned to Liu's house, the sky was already bright.

Liu Xialiang was waiting for her all night, and when he saw her come back, he hurriedly asked, "How are things going?"

"It's all done. Ai Li replied with a smile.

"That's good. Liu Xialiang breathed a sigh of relief.

Ai Li looked at him and said, "Brother Liu, I'm here to bid farewell to you and your aunt, thank you for these days." ”

Liu's mother, who got up early, was very reluctant when she heard it, "It's only been a few days, why don't you stay a few more days." ”

"Nope. I have other things to do, and I can't stay long. Ai Li waved at her.

Seeing that she couldn't keep it, Liu's mother sighed secretly, so she had to send her to the door with Liu Xialiang and watch her leave.

Ai Li walked along the street, without stopping, without looking back.

The golden dawn shone on her body, reflecting her red clothes more and more vividly. A long, narrow black shadow dragged behind her, as arrogant as a banner. The light and shadow were so vivid on her body.

Although Cangshi is good at trickery, there is one thing he is not wrong. Wulian's matter is not something that ordinary people can interfere in, and Brother Liu and his aunt can't be involved in this matter. It's just her own business.

However, she forgot that Cangshi also said that the capital is the grave of celebrities. Ai Li debuted at the age of twelve, achieved the name of "Flame Knife" at the age of fourteen, and became famous all over the rivers and lakes at the age of sixteen, and has been around for ten years, will she make a difference in the tomb of this celebrity in the capital?

......

Li Yuanchang, the king of Han, the seventh son of Gaozu Li Yuan, is the younger brother of today's son. He is good at riding and shooting, good at dancing and music, and is very accomplished in calligraphy and painting, which can be described as outstanding.

This prince was born to the emperor Li Yuan, the ancestor of the emperor, and he has never experienced a major war, so he has always been very comfortable. On weekdays, he is not painting and writing, but he is enjoying music and hunting, and he likes to be proficient in everything related to sound and color. Because of his outstanding talent, he is loved by the Son of Heaven, and occasionally makes mistakes, and there is no big punishment. He was in Beppu, where the capital was located, and because it had another fief, Beppu was not luxurious.

On the secluded street, two guards with long knives in their hands stood by the gate of Beppu, King of Han, one slightly taller and the other slightly fat.

Looking closer, the high doorman stood up straight, his eyes did not squint, like a door god.

Although the fat doorman also stood straight, his eyes drooped downward, and he looked majestic from a distance, but the high doorman beside him could see clearly, the fat doorman was secretly napping with a long knife.

The guard knew the brother very well, and he had been sleepy early in the morning, and must have gone to gamble all night last night.

Since today's son became the emperor, the policy of recuperation and recuperation for the people has been implemented for more than ten years, although the capital does not dare to say that it is not closed at night, but there has been no major case for a long time. This palace guard is really leisurely, but he is also boring.

Hanwangfu is located in the middle of nowhere, usually few people visit, with the door can be a bird to describe, although a bit excessive, but not far behind.

The high doorman looked at the blue sky above him, it was the beautiful season of autumn, but he could only spend his time here.

Suddenly, a beautiful scenery floated into his eyes, and he hurriedly poked the fat doorman and asked him to watch it together.

The fat doorman opened his eyes and looked at them with a little confusion, his eyes couldn't help but light up, and his sleepiness disappeared.

At the corner of the street, a woman in red was walking steadily. The golden sunlight shone on her red and bright clothes, and as she walked, her black hair and red clothes fluttered gently in the breeze, like a dancing golden flame, so gorgeous that no one could help but pay attention to it.

When she got closer, she saw more and more clearly, she had a pair of sparkling almond eyes, small cherry lips, a healthy complexion, a vibrant figure, and the whole person was as dazzling as her red dress.

The woman in red walked up to the two of them and said quietly, "I want to see King Han." ”

The fat doorman moved his Adam's apple and asked, "Do you want to see King Han, do you have an appointment in advance, or do you have a post?"

The woman in red was slightly stunned, "No." ”

"Then I can't help you report it. The fat doorman deeply regretted.

The woman in red thought for a moment and said seriously, "Then I'll wait here for him to come out." ”

The high doorman couldn't help but say kindly: "King Han went out last night and hasn't returned yet. Girl, you might as well come back later. ”

The woman in red shook her head slightly, "It's okay, I'll wait for him to come back here." ”

......

Golian woke up in a large bed.

The bed was soft and covered with a fine silk quilt, so you don't want to get up when you lie down.

He rolled over and closed his eyes again.

Last night, he saw Sister Ai under the stage. Did she come to him? I wonder if she found out that he was the dancing girl on stage. If she found out, how would she look at him, would she smile and say he was her brother, or would she ignore him in disgust?

Wu Lian's heart turned a thousand times, and she couldn't help tossing and turning on the bed.

"Is Childe awake?" asked softly in an unfamiliar female voice.

Wu Lian opened her eyes, and there was a little girl standing in front of the bed, with a round face, a pair of smiling eyes curved like a crescent, and a pleasing and handsome appearance.

"Well, wake up. Wulian was a little embarrassed by her.

"Then please change your clothes. The little girl took a new set of purple gauze silk clothes, unfolded them respectfully, and prepared to serve him.

Wulian said: "You go out, I'll come by myself." ”

The little girl put the silk dress on the side of the bed and exited the door.

Wulian got up to change her clothes, but saw Xiao Yahuan come in with a basin of water again, and a towel was hanging on her arm.

He hurriedly said, "Put it all down, you go out first." ”

The little girl put the utensils in place, and asked, "What do you want to eat for breakfast?"

"Whatever. ”

Xiao Yahuan didn't say anything more and walked out lightly.

Wu Lian quickly dressed and washed her face.

Xiao Yahuan brought a food plate and put the breakfast on the table one by one, "Childe, please have breakfast." ”

Wu Lian saw that there was a bowl of barley and mung bean lily porridge and a variety of snacks.

He was about to sit down to eat when a man pushed the door open.

The person who came was a noble man in a yellow brocade robe, twenty-four or five years old, handsome and handsome, with a calm and elegant bearing in his gestures.

The man in yellow said with a smile: "I heard that you got up, so I will come over to take a look." Did you sleep well last night?"

Wulian hurriedly stood up and nodded slightly.

The man in yellow looked at him gently, "Sit down, don't be formal, you have a good meal." ”

Wu Lian said as she said, and sat down to eat.

The man in yellow sat on the side and looked at him, "This porridge was specially made for you at my order, I heard that it is good for your throat, can you eat it smoothly?"

"It's delicious, thank you Childe. Wulian stole a glance at him with wide eyes.

The boy in yellow looked at him lovingly, "I appreciate your singing and dancing, the dance workshop really buried you." From now on, you can only dance for me. Also, don't use your previous name. Since you're dancing so well in the Heart's Dance, let's change the name to Heart. ”

"Yes. Wu Lian lowered her head and replied.

Under his gaze, Wulian finished her breakfast. The man in yellow waved his hand and beckoned someone to send a gorgeous gift box, "This will be used as a meeting gift." ”

Wu Lian opened the box, and inside was a set of bead crowns inlaid with purple gemstones.

"Do you like it?" asked the man in yellow.

Wu Lian's eyes were full of surprise, and she nodded, and put the bead crown on.

A stunning light flashed in the eyes of the man in yellow, "You are really good for purple, which is elegant and mysterious." He pointed to Xiao Yahuan and said, "Tell Hui'er what you want in the future." I have told the steward that I will do everything you need. ”

"Good. Wu Lian smiled back at him.

The man in yellow grabbed his shoulders and said gently: "Don't be restrained, you can rest here, and I will come to see you in the evening." ”

Wulian nodded softly.

The man in yellow left satisfied.

When he was far away, Wulian ordered Hui'er to retreat. Looking at the closed door, he let out a long sigh of relief. Removing the crown of beads from his head and placing it back in the box, a subtle hint of disgust flashed in his eyes.

Walking to the window, he looked out.

Outside the window is a bright sunshine, and not far away there is a pond with pink and white lotus flowers, which are blooming beautifully. There is a small bridge on the pond, and there is a wooden pavilion next to it, and the carved railings are reflected in the water.

Wu Lian watched expressionlessly, and secretly said in her heart: Beautiful cell, the bird that was once free flew back on its own initiative.