"It's really strange. Why would His Majesty suddenly summon you to have an audience?"
After Huang Bo left, Li Xin still looked doubtful and said with some confusion.
"Originally, tomorrow is your birthday, and your mother wanted to hold a banquet at the mansion to celebrate it, but she didn't expect to be summoned by His Majesty.
It seems that we have to wait until we get back. "
On the sixth day of June, in the morning, the West Garden of the Imperial Palace.
Red walls and blue tiles, palaces and towers.
Li Fan was wearing a bright Feiyu suit and was waiting in front of Yuxi Palace with a solemn face.
He purposely arrived early today and came to the palace to report in advance. He was then guided to the place where Emperor Delong usually retreated for self-cultivation. He waited until three o'clock in the morning but still had not been notified of the emperor's summons.
However, rather than the annoyance caused by waiting in vain, he still had more speculations about Emperor Delon's intentions.
As the son of an honorable noble who was close to Yang Ju, and having an inseparable connection with Wu Xuan's death, Emperor Delong must have noticed him already.
He must understand the inside story of killing Wuxuan, so that he can live up to his desire to control the government for decades.
But even if it is a part of the emperor's mental skills, if you want to take this opportunity to hammer yourself, you don't have to wait for a full month to do it again, right?
At this time, Li Fan also felt that the other party's thoughts were indeed a bit difficult to figure out, and he could only try to show off his tactics.
"No matter what the reason for summoning you is, remember your duty as a minister and don't think too much about anything else."
Thinking of Li Xin's special confession last night, Li Ao nodded secretly.
This is actually a hint, indicating that with the support of Wu'an Houfu behind him, he will be able to pass smoothly no matter what he encounters.
Because the Marquis of Wu'an upholds the duty of a minister, correspondingly, the emperor must also abide by the duty of a king.
This is a political balance.
In fact, as the son of Marquis Wu'an, there was no pressure at all on facing the Saint. The only thing he felt guilty about was the mysterious realm he possessed.
This thing hasn't had time to cross the open road yet.
"Li Chong, Li Chong!"
Suddenly, a familiar voice woke up Li Fan who was deep in thought.
He turned his head and found Yang Yan calling to him on the other side of the palace wall, and quickly walked over.
"Master Cat, why are you here?"
"I just now know that you have been summoned to the palace for an audience. If I ask you something later, please remember to answer honestly and don't take any chances."
With a bit of solemnity on her face, Yang Yan solemnly warned Li Fan.
"I know that as an emperor, the most taboo thing is not that the officials are greedy or make mistakes, but that they are acting in a disobedient and even beyond their control.
His Majesty has been in charge of the government for decades, so it is natural that he can't get rid of the sand in his eyes. "
Li Ao looks very honest, but he has actually made up his mind to hide something.
"Of course my father has nothing to lose in his eyes, but more importantly, he has a magic pen in his hand that can divine ghosts and gods. He can predict everything and know the past and the future!"
Yang Jie had no intention of beating around the bush and went straight to the point.
"What?"
Hearing this crucial news, Li Fan couldn't help but be shocked.
"Is there such a thing in this world?"
"The world is so big, there are so many weird and strange abilities."
The news sent by Yang Ju caught Li Fan off guard, and all the excuses and methods he had thought of to fool the emperor seemed to be ineffective in an instant.
He did not doubt the authenticity of this matter, because the Law Enforcement Hall of the Suppressing Demon Division also had similar treasures.
Emperor Delong was rich all over the world and had successfully ruled the government for decades. It was natural for him to collect some similar treasures during this period.
"Xuan, the son of Marquis Wu'an, General Xianwu, Li Chuan, comes to see you!"
Suddenly, Huang Bo, the eunuch who had come to the Hou Mansion to announce the decree last night, walked out of the palace and called Li Fan loudly, his eyes lingering on Yang Kuan for a moment.
Things have come to this point, and we can only take one step at a time.
Li Fan exhaled a long breath, straightened his clothes, and walked in under Yang Yan's watch.
Yuxi Palace is deep and quiet, and even in the daytime, thousands of candles are lit.
These firelights are not conspicuous against the background of daylight, but they also fill the hall with brilliant light, illuminating the inside and outside.
However, it seems that this palace is too spacious, and even with these candles, it is still difficult to fill all the space.
Li Fan's eyes followed the light and shadow at the intersection of light and darkness, and found that there were no candles above the steps of the main hall, and the light was slightly dim, causing this illusion.
There seemed to be a dark hole swallowing everything in the low-lying area, hiding all the water flowing from all directions.
Endless, endless, never ending...
Emperor Delong was sitting cross-legged on a futon, wearing a Taoist robe. He looked like a real person cultivating immortality, rather than a human emperor.
But everything around him reminds Li Fan that this is not a pure-minded Taoist monk, but a true human emperor.
Li Chuan stepped forward and saluted: "Li Chuan pays homage to your majesty. May my emperor enjoy immortal blessings forever and live as long as heaven."
This was not a polite word, but it was such a flattery that it stunned Emperor Delong who was about to say something.
Huang Bo, who was about to teach etiquette next to him, couldn't help but be stunned.
His eyes widened, he secretly sucked in a cold breath, and suddenly felt the urge to kneel down and learn from his teacher on the spot.
This, this is a peerless master!
The expression on Emperor Delong's face was solemn, still maintaining the majesty of the emperor, but the corners of his eyes could not be restrained from rising slightly, and his eyes narrowed slightly.
This look made Li Fan feel inexplicably funny.
Because he suddenly remembered that when he met Yang Ju, he said "Cat Immortal" and the other party had the same reaction.
It’s true that they are father and daughter, both eating the same thing!
However, Emperor Delon's voice came down, but it was unexpectedly cold.
"Li Fan, do you know why I summoned you here?"
"I am stupid, please give me a clear explanation, Your Majesty."
"You are so brave!"
Suddenly, an angry roar like thunder shook the hall, and the candles seemed to sway.
"Who is Wu Xuan? Concubine Li's nephew, my beloved general! You and he are both of the younger generation. We should have supported each other and served the country together, but instead we killed each other and killed a powerful official in a strange place. You also falsely accuse someone of committing the grave crime of treason by confiscating their home and exterminating their clan. What on earth do you want to do, are you using me as a sword?"
Li Fan looked panicked and lowered his head: "I am scared..."
"I think you have eaten the heart of a bear and the courage of a leopard. Are you scared? You wouldn't even believe it!"
With a crash, the small case at the top was overturned, and the jade chime and pestle fell. They fell down the steps on the spot and broke into several pieces.
"Extraordinary Technique (Imperial Power)"
"Able to subtly control consciousness, change people's hearts, and achieve domination effects."
As the breathtaking aura emerged, a powerful and strange force that came from nowhere stimulated Li Ao's eyes to feel itchy and painful.
The Dharma Eyes opened on their own, and they felt the power surging in the hall at this moment.
