Li Yunze has been living in the temple for these years and has never returned to the palace. Many people have forgotten that he is the prince.
When several princes competed for the throne, he was never included.
Only his uncle, who didn't have a very good reputation in the capital, came to visit him quietly every year during the Chinese New Year. Eat New Year's Eve dinner with him and tell him about the big and small things that happened in the capital this year.
He listened carefully every time, and remembered every name and every big thing his uncle said.
When he thought everyone in the palace had forgotten him, one night two months ago, a group of men in black broke into Shanhua Temple and assassinated him.
If he hadn't been practicing martial arts with his master all these years, and if there were several other masked masters who suddenly appeared to help him, he might have ended up in the temple that night.
He didn't know until the next day that his father died suddenly. The eldest prince Li Yunkai took out the late emperor's will and ascended the throne with the support of his uncle, who held military power.
In this way, his status as prince was embarrassing. Although he had no intention of competing for the throne, the eldest prince did not think so.
Over the years, pilgrims have often inquired about his physical condition in the temple, and they must have been sent by several princes.
In the past, when his father was still there, other princes were eyeing that position eagerly. The eldest prince had to guard against those powerful competitors from his maternal family.
Therefore, he, a prince with no power behind him and no idea whether he would survive to adulthood, could be left behind for the time being.
But things are different now. His father has passed away. Although the prince is in poor health, he is still alive. He is the legitimate heir to the throne.
So his assassins came one after another, and they didn't stop chasing him until here.
If it weren't for the experts sent by his uncle and the brothers in the temple who risked their lives to help, he might not be alive now.
After Li Yunkai ascended the throne, his cruel character was revealed. He was no longer the gentle eldest prince before. He treated his ministers more like those who obey me will prosper, and those who go against me will perish. He would kill important ministers at the slightest displeasure.
Except for the second prince who was a compatriot from his mother, the other princes were all imprisoned by him, and they all died in various accidents not long after, even the nine-month-old ninth prince was not spared.
Several old ministers who had not dealt with the eldest prince before saw that the trend was not right, so they resigned and returned to their hometowns. Now the court is full of Li Yunkai's confidants.
The vassal kings from various places saw that the new king was so cruel, and knew that sooner or later they would be attacked, so they took the initiative and secretly recruited troops to protect themselves.
Two vassal kings who were already ready to rebel took this opportunity to rebel in the name of Qing Junzi.
The current Yun Dynasty country is in chaos, and it has encountered a year of famine. People are devastated everywhere, mourning is everywhere, the people's families are ruined, and the people are in dire straits.
The barbarians in the north took advantage of this opportunity to burn, kill and loot in their Yunchao country.
The wealthy gentry households in various places have money and food in their hands, and they have strong servants to protect their homes. It is only the people at the bottom who suffer.
Just as Li Yunze was about to speak, he saw a group of men in black surrounding him from all sides.
His face turned stern, and he slowly drew out his sword. Several senior brothers and those who escorted him also took out their weapons, and started another fierce fight with the visitor.
This fierce battle lasted for an entire hour, and the men in black who came this time were very powerful.
Li Yunze and the others were tired after traveling for a long time. Although they gained the upper hand in the end, they suffered heavy losses. There were not many experts left who escorted them.
After all the men in black were dealt with, the leader who had been protecting them glanced at Li Yunze and saw that his face was pale. He must have been injured in the fight just now.
He said worriedly: "Your Highness, Master Wuchen, this can't continue like this. Our manpower is getting smaller and smaller, and the other party is still chasing us. How about you find a place to hide first, and wait until the manpower to support us arrives, and then Escort you to a safe place."
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Yunze spat out a mouthful of blood and fell backwards.
"Your Highness." Several people who were protecting him immediately surrounded him and shouted anxiously.
Abbot Wuchen immediately took his hand and helped him feel his pulse.
The leading expert hurriedly asked: "Master, how is your highness doing?"
Wuchen sighed. After hiding here and there for so long, the prince still couldn't escape this calamity. God's will cannot be violated.
He looked at the remaining people and saw that everyone was exhausted, and several of his disciples were also seriously injured.
"The prince is seriously injured and will probably have to recuperate for a while. It's almost time for you to escort him here. Please go back.
Tell your master, I will find a safe place for the prince. You should stop looking for him in the past two years. The future will be long. "
Several people glanced at the unconscious prince, feeling a little worried, but they also knew Abbot Wuchen's abilities.
The leader thought for a while, then knelt on his knees and said respectfully: "Yes, master, we will definitely bring your words to my master. Your Highness, I will trouble you."
Abbot Wuchen nodded, and after they left, he muttered: "What's the trouble? I'll send him to get married now. My old monk has watched him for so many years, and now he can finally travel."
Looking at Tianfu Star, which was a little brighter than before, he happily said to the eldest disciple: "Jingkong, carry your junior brother on your back, let's go."
Yejiacun
Ye Mingzhe said suspiciously: "Mom, do you think that old monk lied to us? My sister has already worshiped this boy, why haven't she woke up yet?"
After listening to her youngest son's words, Li Wenxiu glanced at her unconscious daughter on the bed.
He said worriedly: "Even if you lied to us, you can only give it a try. Your sister has been in a coma for three days. The doctor in the town said that if your sister doesn't wake up, she may..."
Before he finished speaking, tears started to flow out in large drops.
Ye Mingxuan came out of the thatched hut next to him with an empty bowl in his hands and said comfortingly: "Mom, don't be sad. My sister will be fine."
Li Wenxiu glanced at her eldest son, forced a smile and said, "Wenxuan, is your brother-in-law awake?"
Ye Mingxuan put the bowl on the table, helped his mother sit down, then shook his head and said, "He's not awake. I gave him some water just now, and half of it spilled out."
Li Wenxiu became even more worried after hearing this. Yesterday morning, some monks brought a comatose boy to their home, saying that if their daughter got married to the boy, they would wake up.
She thought she had met a liar, but the old monk told her what happened when her daughter was born and said it was God's will.
She was shocked when she heard it, because only she and the child's father knew about it. They had never told anyone about it in these years, but this old monk knew about it.
Thinking about what the town doctor said, she thought about it for a while and then agreed.
My daughter had been in a coma for several days, and it might be too late if she delayed it any longer, so she and this boy were simply married that day.
After the old man saw that they had completed the ceremony, he happily took his apprentice away. Before leaving, he also told her that it wouldn't be long before the two of them woke up.
But it has been more than a day now, and the daughter and son-in-law have not woken up. It is no wonder that the younger son suspects that the monk is a liar.
