"Bang! bang!"

Zhao Yuan, who was furious, swung his whip vigorously, and whipped Liu Xunyi like a raging storm, and in the blink of an eye, he was bruised all over his body, and the blood flowed like an infusion.

Liu Xunyi lay on the ground with his head on his side, letting Zhao Yuan whip him like crazy, but he gritted his teeth and insisted on not saying a word.

"Master Hou, stop fighting!"

Qin Wei rushed forward anxiously, wanting to snatch the whip from Zhao Yuan's hand.

"Get out of here!"

"Smack!"

However, in the face of Qin Wei's hard persuasion, Zhao Yuan did not hesitate at all, and raised his whip with his backhand, leaving a shocking blood mark on Qin Wei's neck.

"Bastard thing, let you be stubborn! Let you forget your righteousness! Let you disobey the yang and yin! Let you be selfish! Tonight, I have to beat you to death!"

Zhao Yuan scolded loudly, and at the same time slapped Liu Xunyi, who was full of grievances. Until this moment, Liu Xunyi still didn't know why Zhao Yuan was so angry, and he didn't understand what he meant by "stubbornness" and "forgetfulness" in his mouth?

It's just that Zhao Yuan, who was angry, couldn't listen to any explanation at all, and Liu Xunyi didn't have a chance to speak even though he had a thousand mouths, so he could only endure it silently, and only when Zhao Yuan's anger subsided did he have a chance to ask the reason.

"The Hou was worried about you, so he ran to the Prime Minister's Mansion overnight to seek a way out for you. As everyone knows, the prime minister has already been harmed by you and is in a dilemma, so if you don't go, this one will go...... I don't know where to put an old face? Cheng asked me repeatedly, Ben Hou can't wait to find a crack in the ground to get into!"

When Zhao Yuan panted and threw away the whip in his hand, Liu Xunyi was already in rags, and the whip marks were fleshy and bloody, which made people unbearable to look at.

"Brother Liu, how are you?"

Qin Wei covered the whip marks on his neck, cautiously and anxiously whispering in concern.

"Ahem......"

After a long silence, Liu Xunyi, who was motionless, let out a low roar, and under the very different eyes of Zhao Yuan and Qin Wei, Liu Xunyi's arms covered with whip marks trembled and supported the ground, and he slowly supported his embarrassed body.

A simple action, but it involved countless wounds, and the sharp pain hit every inch of his body, making Liu Xunyi's breath tremble and sweat like rain.

After struggling for a while, Liu Xunyi finally sat up. He was half-leaning against the wall, looking at Zhao Yuan with a bitter face, the corners of his bloody mouth turned up slightly, forced out a wry smile, and said intermittently: "Master Hou, what is it...... What's going on? Why are you old...... Born so atmospheric?"

Hearing this, Zhao Yuan's eyes changed slightly, a touch of shame flashed between his eyebrows, and he said coldly: "Even now, do you still want to repeat your old tricks in front of Ben Hou?"

"I don't understand what Master Hou means...... But listening to Hou Ye's tone, this matter seems to have a lot to do with me...... The subordinates are stupid and dare to ask the Hou Ye to make it clear. ”

"I really don't shed tears when I don't see the coffin!" Zhao Yuan said angrily, "Ten days ago, Ben Hou braved the world's disapproval to promote you to meet Zhao Xin. For this reason, from the emperor to the court and the people of the Great Song Dynasty, they are all burdened with huge risks, and the prime minister and the adults of the Eastern Mansion are even gambling their own lives to protect you, yes or no?"

"Yes......" Liu Xunyi nodded slowly, "This matter...... I have always remembered the kindness of all of you......"

"Kindness?

"Where does this start?" Liu Xunyi was full of surprise.

"What did you say to Zhao Xin that night?" Zhao Yuan asked aggressively, "The purpose of your meeting with her is really to say goodbye to her?"

"I ......" Liu Xunyi wanted to speak and stopped, thought about it repeatedly in his heart, and retorted, "What I said to the princess that night, Lord Hou and Little Wangye, Lord Qian, and Lord Jia should hear it clearly. After all, we're only separated by a screen......"

"You don't play tricks in front of Benhou!" Zhao Yuan interrupted, "You two have known each other for many years, so naturally they have a very tacit understanding, if you want to pass on any secrets, there must be a little-known way." Ben Hou doesn't want to investigate how you secretly communicated, I just want to know whether you Liu Xunyi are a human or a ghost, loyal or traitorous?"

"Subordinates are loyal, and heaven and earth can learn from ......"

"What a world to learn!" Zhao Yuan laughed angrily and nodded again and again, "In that case, then you tell me plainly, did you meet Zhao Xin for farewell, or for elopement?"

"Shhh

Just this one sentence made Liu Xunyi's heart tighten, and at the same time surprised Qin Wei, who didn't know the truth.

"I ......"

In an instant, countless thoughts flashed through Liu Xunyi's mind, and he guessed that he and Zhao Xin used water as ink, and the secrets of each other's heartfelt words on the table may have been discovered, and even when they reach the emperor's ears, they will cause an uproar.

"I ......" Because he couldn't figure out Zhao Yuan's thoughts, Liu Xunyi was hesitant and didn't know how to speak.

"I don't want to say it, just admit it?" Zhao Yuan sneered, "What the prime minister said is right, the big fake seems to be true, and the big treachery seems to be loyal! It is precisely because we believe in you too much that you will be teased like a monkey. ”

"No!" Liu Xunyi hurriedly defended, "I'...... I did have the intention of taking Xin'er away to fly away, but it didn't work out. Xin'er took into account the overall situation and was willing to sacrifice herself for the Great Song Dynasty, but I was confused for a while and almost made a big mistake......"

"What?" Qin Wei said in disbelief, "Brother Liu, the prime minister and the marquis believe in you so much, and take the risk to persuade the emperor to let you meet the princess to say goodbye, how can you do such a thing......?" Wouldn't it trap the prime minister and the marquis in unkindness and injustice, and trap the entire Great Song Dynasty in dire straits?"

Seeing Liu Xunyi admit it in person, Zhao Yuan hated his fists and claws, chewed his teeth through his gums, and said sharply: "Liu Xunyi, are you finally willing to tell the truth?"

"The princess knew the righteousness so well that I completely cut off the idea of flying away with her, and I was forced to recognize the reality and succumb to the arrangement of fate. Liu Xunyi said sadly, "Now, I have nothing to do with the princess anymore......"

"If that's the case, how can the emperor order you to be taken? How can the prime minister be furious?" Zhao Yuan said disdainfully, "You never lied in the past, why did you lurk by Luo Tianjin's side for two years and become so cunning? Which sentence of what you say now is true and which is false?"

"My subordinates swear to the sky, and what I just said is true......"

"Enough!" Zhao Yuan waved his hand extremely impatiently, "Your ugly affair is known to the emperor and the prime minister, but Zhao Xin said it himself, so you can't deny it!"

"What?" Liu Xunyi was shocked and said in astonishment, "What is the ugly thing? What denial? princess she...... What did you say?"

Originally, Zhao Xin had promised to make peace with Mongolia without mentioning any conditions. But after she met with you, she suddenly changed her words and made an rude request to the emperor, if the emperor did not allow it, she forced her to die. Zhao Yuan gritted his teeth and said, "Zhao Xin's move is clearly threatening the emperor, it is simply hateful!"

"Request?" Liu Xunyi was secretly taken aback and asked, "What request?"

"Zhao Xin asked you Liu Xunyi to go to He Lin to send her relatives!" Zhao Yuan said word by word, "If she is not allowed, she will be killed by a head-butt!"

"What?"

Zhao Yuan's words were like a thunderous blow, making Liu Xunyi stunned and speechless.

"Why did she let you send you off? Even a fool can guess the clue, obviously trying to elope with you halfway. Zhao Yuan made a loud noise, foaming at the mouth, "The emperor was furious, and scolded the prime minister for being a stupid pig, a traitor, and a waste who had more than enough success and more than failure! Before the meeting, it was a foregone conclusion to be with relatives, and everything went smoothly." But after meeting, something happened suddenly. The emperor has allowed you to meet for the sake of foolproofness, not to breed variables. Now, it has become a foolish act to allow you to meet, and the emperor has put all the blame on the prime minister, saying that if it were not for the prime minister's clever words and repeated admonitions, how could I have made such a stupid mistake? As for Ben Hou...... once pledged his life for you, only to persuade the prime minister to help you achieve your wish. In the final analysis, Ben Hou is the one who started this stupid thing. Now, because of your cunning and despicability, the Marquis, the Prime Minister, the Eastern Mansion and even the Emperor and the entire court will be reduced to a place of no return. Liu Xunyi, could it be that your conscience was eaten by dogs? We are so kind to you, you actually hide evil intentions, you are simply not as good as a beast!"

"This ......"

It wasn't until this moment that Liu Xunyi figured out the ins and outs of the matter. In fact, Zhao Xin made such a request to the emperor without consulting Liu Xunyi in advance. He didn't know anything about it, and the shock and astonishment at the moment were no less than those of Zhao Yuan and Qin Wei.

"The emperor is the Ninety-Five, how can he be played by you like this?"

"Xin'er actually asked me to send my relatives...... But why?" Liu Xunyi pondered Zhao Xin's mind repeatedly, and after he thought about it carefully, he suddenly had a flash of inspiration and suddenly realized, "I understand! Xin'er asked me to send my relatives not to elope with me, but to help me get out of danger......

"What do you mean?" Qin Weihu wondered.

"Xin'er knows that I was hunted down by the Central Plains Martial Arts, and she also knows that Lin'an City is now embattled, and there are enemies everywhere who want to kill me. In addition, my relationship with her has caused dissatisfaction with the court, and she is worried that if she leaves, I will be hostile to both the court and the rivers and lakes, and become the target of public criticism, so she ......"

As for this, Liu Xunyi, who had insight into Zhao Xinliang's hard work, couldn't help but be moved, and his voice choked.

"Hmph, do you think Ben Hou will still believe you?" Zhao Yuan said angrily, "Not only Ben Hou won't, but the prime minister and the emperor will no longer believe you." ”

"Master Hou, let me see the princess again, let me convince her to ......"

"Impossible!" Zhao Yuan ruthlessly interrupted in the face of Liu Xunyi's bitter pleading, "Seeing that there is already a mess of trouble, wouldn't it be out of control to see you again?" To tell you the truth, the emperor hates to be threatened the most, so he will never agree to Zhao Xin's request, let alone compromise with your ghost tricks." As for how to persuade Zhao Xin, the imperial court will think of other ways, and you don't need to bother!"

"But ......"

"Instead of worrying about others, you should worry about yourself first. This time, even the prime minister is affected by you, so you don't have to expect someone to save you. Zhao Yuan looked at Liu Xunyi, who was speechless, with complicated eyes, and said faintly, "The prime minister told me that the emperor regards this matter as a great shame and has secretly decided to put you to death, but the time is still undecided. Maybe in these two days, to cut off Zhao Xin's thoughts. Or after Zhao Xin left...... All in all, your deadline is approaching. As for the limit of Benhou...... Maybe it's not far off. Alas!"

In the end, Zhao Yuan let out a bitter sigh in Qin Wei's shocked gaze, and then no longer hesitated, staggering around and leaving the cell.

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