Li Chang quickly entered the palace to salute, the empress dowager and the young emperor, Yang Ming looked at him and Li Chang looked like a scholar? The three of them murmured a little.
Yang Min asked, "You were arranged by Gongsun Yu."
Li Chang asked back, "Do you have any orders, Prime Minister?"
Yang Min hesitated and asked worriedly, "Why did Gongsun Yu call you here? What can a musician do?"
It turned out that Li Chang was still an elegant scholar. He immediately looked at the Prime Minister coldly and said coldly, "The Prime Minister doesn't know that one of his subordinates is also good at playing sword music."
This look made Yang Min take a step back and immediately understood, "Are you from the Secret Council, sent by Gongsun Yu to protect the emperor?"
Li Chang saw that Yang Min was enlightened and did not go around in circles. He said bluntly, "Yes, Mr. Yu knows that the emperor cannot use musicians during the national mourning period, but he will not use his face to send his subordinates away. He will definitely let his subordinates do it during the national mourning period." Waiting outside the palace. If I hadn't said that my subordinate was a musician, how could I have sent a bodyguard to the emperor? Empress Dowager Lou would not be relieved either."
The emperor and the other three people breathed a sigh of relief. It turned out that it could still be considered.
He then heard Li Chang say, "Young Master Yu came to see me a few days ago. If the emperor has any orders, just tell him. I will do my best to complete them."
The new emperor still hesitated to speak, and the empress dowager, who was also a female family member, didn't know how to ask. In the end, Yang Min asked, "How is your kung fu?"
Li Chang did not hesitate to pick up a teacup next to him and crush it hard. The teacup broke in an instant. Yang Min asked again, "If you are asked to assassinate Changshan King Gao Yan, do you dare?"
Li Chang said without hesitation, "Dare you, when will you do it?"
Thinking that time was running out, Yang Min asked, "Today. Can you do it?"
Li Chang said, "Okay."
As they spoke, the four of them secretly discussed countermeasures.
A personal maid of the Empress Dowager Li Zu'e saw that the Empress Dowager and the others had not come out for a long time. She was worried that no one would be there to help her and wanted to bring a pot of water in. She heard the four people discussing a plan to kill King Changshan. She was so frightened that she hurried out of the palace and forced her to go in. Play calm.
She knew that the Empress Dowager Lou was very strong. As her daughter-in-law, the Empress Dowager was no match for her. If the Empress Dowager was gone, wouldn't her own glory be gone? After thinking about it, she planned to betray the Empress Dowager and tell Empress Dowager Lou the news. Empress Dowager Lou knew that it was Hongmen Banquet and immediately sent people around her to summon Gao Yan.
Gao Yan was invited to dinner by the young emperor, and Gao Yan naturally had no reason to shirk. Li Chang saw that the new emperor remained silent during the banquet, and was very anxious. However, he did not dare to draw his sword because the new emperor remained silent.
Gao Yan knew that the new emperor had been wary of him, and he felt a little relieved when he saw Li Chang glaring at the new emperor behind him. He also expected that the new emperor had a weak character and would not be dangerous to him.
At this time, the eunuch beside Empress Dowager Lou came to tell him that Empress Dowager Lou had something important to do with Gao Yan and asked him to go immediately.
Gao Yan didn't care at all and wanted to finish the banquet before leaving. At this time, the eunuch glared at Gao Yan and looked around.
Only then did Gao Yan realize that the people behind the curtain today looked like warriors with murderous expressions on their faces, especially Li Chang's position, which was not only close to him but also had murderous expressions on their faces, so he immediately stood up to leave.
Li Chang couldn't help but said to the new emperor, "Your Majesty?" The implication was that this was his last chance.
But Gao Yin was still hesitant, thinking about his uncle's love for him before and his strong show of loyalty just now, he hesitated.
Gao Yan saw the murderous look on Li Chang's eyes and knew that he was no ordinary warrior. Before the little emperor could tell him to leave, he said, "I will leave first." He quickly walked away.
Li Chang was so anxious that his sword was about to be unsheathed, but if the emperor didn't say anything, he couldn't make the decision to pursue him without permission.
Gao Yin murmured, "Maybe it's God's will?"
Li Chang looked sadly at Gao Yan, who had long disappeared outside the palace.
When Empress Dowager Lou saw her son Gao Yan come in safely, she asked worriedly and said angrily, "That old guy Yang Min dared to kill you. I think he is tired of living. Someone come and put Yang Min in jail." He dares to murder King Changshan and should be punished."
Gao Yan immediately stopped him and said, "Don't be angry, the Empress Dowager. Gongsun Yu hasn't left the capital yet. How could Yang Min, a civil servant, have such a powerful killer? There are plenty of opportunities to deal with him."
Empress Dowager Lou said, "No one has been around the emperor recently. I think Li Zu'e and his wife don't want to stay in the palace anymore. It was my soft-heartedness that allowed Gao Yin to take the throne."
Gao Yan also said, "Maybe it was arranged a long time ago. This is also due to our carelessness. The Empress Dowager and the Emperor should not touch them first. They are easy to control in the palace. What I am worried about is Gongsun Yu. The killer must have been arranged by him long ago." The one who came in, this time it was just that the emperor was too weak and did not give the order. If he had really given the order at that time, given my position at the time, I might not have survived. I escaped this time, but I was worried that Gongsun Yu would not let me go, and it would have been too early. Knowing that I covet the throne, he is so loyal and loyal that he will definitely send assassins to kill me."
Empress Dowager Lou worriedly said, "Yes, the warrior guards in his mansion have unique skills, which can't even be compared to the people from Gufengtang back then."
Gao Yin thought for a while and said, "I see that Gongsun Yu hasn't left yet, and he seems to be worried about us. Why don't I pretend to ask for an order to go out with him tomorrow, and then come back at a suitable opportunity? We should cooperate internally and externally, so we don't have to worry about not having a chance." .”
"Let Xiping go with you when the time comes, so that you can take care of me."
Gao Yan immediately declined and said, "General Lou must have important responsibilities in the capital, so I won't take him with me this time. If you want to listen to me about the death of the Blackpool cliff last time, don't attack first, and you won't fall into Gongsun Yu's trap." Bad thing, we are desperate this time and we must not let Gongsun Yu find out the flaw."
Empress Dowager Lou could only agree.
Gongsun Yu was still sorting the bookmarks. He looked up at Qi'er beside him and was a little worried. In the eyes of his mother, the candidate for daughter-in-law was Tan Weike. There were undercover agents sent by Lou Xiping in Jingyi Pavilion. If I left, Qi'er would not leave Gongsun Mansion or not. Neither is safe.
Of course Gongsun Yu knew that his situation might be more dangerous than Qi'er. He knew that this expedition might be to get rid of him, but he couldn't give Qi'er too many promises, which was a bit of a dilemma.
Gongsun Yu thought for a long time and went to find his mother.
Mrs. Xue was chatting with Gongsun Yu as usual. Although Gongsun Yu didn't explain much, Ms. Xue felt that her son had something to say to her.
Gongsun Yu saw his mother's awareness and knew that his mother would not press him if he didn't want to tell. He told his mother about the expedition.
Xue felt uneasy after hearing this, "You are not a military commander, so you are not allowed to participate in the important events of the expedition? Why..." As he said that, he seemed to know that someone was trying to harm Gongsun Yu. He felt frightened in his heart. He grabbed Gongsun Yu's hand and said nervously, "Yu Son, is something going to happen?"
Gongsun Yu knew that his mother seemed to be aware of his danger, and said frankly, "I don't know when Qi'er will come back. I'm worried about Qi'er." After thinking about it, he said, "Let Luan Yue stay here this time to protect your safety."
Mrs. But she understood her son's worries and said to him, "No, no, you are in more danger this time. Let Luan Yue stay with you. Mother will be fine. Don't worry about Qi'er. Mother promises you to keep her safe."
Gongsun Yu naturally knew that his mother was a person of her word, and of course it was her love for him that made her willing to promise.
Xue looked at Gongsun Yu's still cold face and seemed to think of something. She hugged Gongsun Yu sadly, "It's my mother who is sorry for you. You are the legitimate son of Gongsun Mansion and the eldest grandson of Gongsun Family. You are also my only child. Since After the death of your eldest brother Gongsun Xun, you have been restricted by various rules since you were young, and you are not allowed to be free..." Weeping
Gongsun Yu gently held his mother's shoulder, wiped away her tears and said, "Mother, I don't blame you. Yu'er knows your good intentions for Yu'er. Thank you, mother, for helping me protect Qi'er."
Mr. Xue may know that his son is really caring about Qi'er.
Luan Yue took advantage of Gongsun Yu's absence to tell Qi'er about Gongsun Yu's expedition.
Qi'er didn't seem to feel anything, and said, "Master Yu said that there is no war at all now. Why are you nervous?"
Luan Yue naturally knew that Gongsun Yu was in danger this time. He saw that Qi'er only heard a sentence and was not too worried. He knew that Gongsun Yu wouldn't let him say more, but he couldn't bear it, so he still told himself to tell Qi'er.
Just as Luan Yue was about to tell Qi'er about the danger of Gongsun Yu going out this time, Luan Yue was interrupted by Gongsun Yu entering the house from outside.
Gongsun Yu knew what Luan Yue wanted to tell Qi'er, so he said to Qi'er: "Go down."
Qi'er looked strangely at the anxious Luan Yue who had withdrawn. Before she could go far, she was a little surprised and overheard Gongsun Yu asking Luan Yue, "How are the preparations at Jingyi Pavilion?"
Luan Yue said, "Everything is ready and handed over to Jingyi Pavilion."
Gongsun Yu seemed to deliberately shout loudly, "Lou Xiping has inserted spies in Jingyi Pavilion. Let them clean up if necessary."
Qi'er had just left the room when she heard Gongsun Yu's words, and a cold sweat broke out on her back. She wanted to eavesdrop carefully, but then she heard Gongsun Yu shouting, "Still not leaving?" Knowing that Qi'er didn't move, she said, "I want to come in." Do you listen?"
Qi'er knew that Gongsun Yu had discovered him and hurriedly left, but it seemed that he meant what he said just now to himself?
Gongsun Yu let Qi'er know about the danger and would not let her leave the house or run around. After all, there were people in the house secretly protecting Qi'er.
Gongsun Yu was transferred out of Yecheng and was most worried about Gao Yan. He also heard from people in the secret council that Gao Yan had been secretly recruiting troops recently and was afraid that he would rebel due to his ambitions. But he was shocked when he heard that the assassin sent by Yang Min failed. He had accepted the order and could not wait too long. He had to get rid of Gao Yan before leaving.
Gao Yan knew why Gongsun Yu was unwilling to leave the city, so he also asked for orders to go out. Gongsun Yu had no choice but to send troops. Gao Yan and Empress Dowager Lou had already conspired. They cooperated internally and externally to except Gao Yin. No matter how accurate the information from the Secret Council was, if Gongsun Yu could not receive the information, he would definitely not be able to come back as he was far away in the border area. Even if he waits for him to come back, he might already have a new master.
Before Gongsun Yu left, he went to Prime Minister Yang Min and told him that if Gao Yan conspired to rebel while he was gone, and he would definitely have lost information while he was away, he asked him to discuss with the emperor how to weaken Gao Yan's strength, and also put the command of the Secret Council in charge. The power is temporarily handed over to Yang Min.
Yang Min naturally knew that Gongsun Yu had a narrow escape this time, but they had a common goal, which was to protect the stable status of the new emperor, and as ministers, they must be loyal to him even if they die.
The new emperor always cared about the relationship between uncle and nephew and was unwilling to offend the powerful Changshan King Gaoyan. Gongsun Yu had no choice but to arrange a few warriors for Yang Min to come in handy when necessary.
Gongsun Yu was about to go on an expedition, and he looked heroic in his military uniform. The eldest lady Xue, Qi'er, and other members of the Gongsun family, including Tan Weike, also came to see Gongsun Yu off.
Gongsun Yu naturally said some words of care to his mother and family members first, and then mother and son comforted each other. Xue couldn't bear it but had no choice but to endure her grief and promised Gongsun Yu to take good care of Qi'er.
Gongsun Yu glanced at Qi'er, who smiled at him. Gongsun Yu couldn't say much because everyone was there, so he just said lightly, "Take care." I wanted to say wait for me to come back, but when I thought about it, I had a narrow escape this time. What to do if you can’t come back? Thinking of this, he turned around and left.
Tan Weike originally wanted to say goodbye, but when Gongsun Yu turned around, he didn't say anything.
Gongsun Yu thought about it, if he really couldn't come back, would he say goodbye to Qi'er forever today? He suddenly stopped and couldn't help but go back and look back at Qi'er. Qi'er didn't know that Gongsun Yu was in danger this time. Gongsun Yu still had a cold face. Others saw him as calm and calm, but she seemed to also feel that Gongsun Yu was in danger today. It was not so easy. When Gongsun Yu turned around and looked back, she quickly looked at Gongsun Yu and wanted to go over and say a few words. After all, she didn't have time to say a word.
Gongsun Yu and Qi'er looked at each other. Gongsun Yu couldn't help but quickly walked towards Qi'er, hugged Qi'er and said, he didn't want to say more because he didn't want to make useless promises, but he blurted out, "Wait a minute." I come back."
Qi'er was a little touched after hearing this and joked in his ear, "Of course I'll wait for you. You haven't given me what I want yet?"
Gongsun Yu knew that Qi'er might be joking, or it might be true. Nuannuan looked at Qi'er's still clear eyes, and her heart seemed warmer. But after seeing you for thousands of miles, we must say goodbye. He slowly pushed Qi'er away and turned to leave.
Gongsun Yu and Gao Yan led troops to the expedition, but Gao Yan actually went to the expedition in disguise. He and Empress Dowager Lou had already conspired.
