I will not be king in the Spring and Autumn Period

Chapter 520 Chapter 616 Chapter 617 Fan Li's Forgiveness, Sun Wu's Straightforward

Seeing Gong Eryue's resolute eyes, Sun Wu showed a trace of grievance, and his expression was somewhat similar to his wife's.

Sun Wu's heart sank, but he couldn't help feeling a little pity in his heart.

However, Sun Wu is a decisive person after all, and he also knows the truth that if you can't bear it, you will mess up the big plan.Therefore, since it is something he has determined, it is difficult to change.

Besides, this matter is related to Li Ran's safety, so he can only harden his heart now:
"Gong Eryue! Don't pretend to be innocent in front of me! Your tricks are useless in front of me!"

Gong Eryue's eyes widened, and tears fell down involuntarily:
"Sun Wu! I know you have always disliked me, and now that I've been framed by you, I can't stay in Li's house any longer! You...you can do it yourself!"

After Gong Eryue finished speaking, she wanted to break through the door and leave.

Sun Wu was also a little dumbfounded by Gong Eryue's words, but he quickly reacted and said in his heart:

"Let her go, it's best to leave, and it doesn't matter whether she really has ulterior motives or not, even if she doesn't, her staying here will only disturb Mr.'s mind!"

Sun Wu wanted to plead guilty to Li Ran, but he couldn't find him in the study, but when he came out of the study, he suddenly heard Li Guang shout:
"Er Niang, don't go!"

Sun Wu's heart sank, and he followed the voice and walked over, only to see Gong Eryue was carrying a burden and was about to leave.

But Li Guang hugged Gong Eryue and did not let go, Gong Eryue couldn't bear it, turned around and hugged her.

Li Ran and Fan Li also heard the sound and stood on the other side.

Seeing this, Fan Li first opened his mouth to persuade:
"Miss Yue, what happened? Why do you want to leave in such a fit of anger?"

When Gong Eryue heard Fan Li's question, she didn't say a word, but looked at Sun Wu fiercely.

Seeing this, Fan Li roughly guessed the situation.So, he immediately became a peacemaker:

Brother Changqing is also eager to solve the case, so you don't have to.Just wait until the truth comes out! "

Sun Wuze also took a step forward and said loudly:
"Sun Wu's words are definitely not aimless!"

Sun Wu's voice made everyone startled.

The scene was silent for a while, and Li Ran could only sigh secretly.

In the end it was Fan Li who rounded up the field and said:

"Brother Changqing, don't worry, no matter what, this kind of thing must pay attention to a piece of evidence after all. If there is no basis and no basis, if you make wild guesses, don't you want to wrong a good person?"

Sun Wu was also speechless about this, but Gong Eryue sobbed and said:

"Since I have doubts for Mr. Changqing, it would be inconvenient to stay here. I... I'd better leave!"

At this moment, Li Guang also became anxious:

"Er Niang, don't go, Er Niang, don't go!"

Fan Li persuaded again:

"I also ask Miss Yue to forgive me, this is definitely not the original intention of Brother Changqing. In fact, he is also doing it for the safety of Mr...."

Gong Eryue rolled her eyes at Sun Wu, and snorted coldly:
"This girl has been regarded as the jewel in the palm of the clan since she was a child, and she has never been wronged like this! But since she came to Lu State, she has never had a day's life, but now she is still suspected by others!"

Gong Eryue looked at Li Ran while talking.But seeing his pair of smart eyes is really pitiful:
"If I really wanted to harm Mr., why did I risk my life to save him?! Tell me!... Tell me!"

When Gong Eryue said this sentence, everyone couldn't help being surprised.

Yes, if she really wanted to harm Li Ran, she didn't have to wait until now.

While talking, Gong Eryue gently put down Li Guang, and then she was about to leave the house.

Li Ran, who had been silent on the sidelines, finally spoke at this moment:
"Yue! And don't leave in a hurry!"

Gong Eryue didn't move when she heard Li Ran's words, and Li Guang also took the opportunity to hug her thigh again, which made her feel soft and squatted down again.

Li Ran glanced at Sun Wu.

"Changqing, I know you have doubts about Miss Yue, but I also feel that Changqing has acted too recklessly in this matter. But if you think about it, if she really wants to harm me, why bother?" Wait until now?"

"This case is indeed worrying, but if there is no conclusive evidence, you can't jump to conclusions!"

At this time, Chu Dang also heard the movement, so he also rushed over, and stood not far away to listen quietly.

Sun Wu heard that Li Ran actually said the same thing, and couldn't help sighing:

"Sir, there are only me and Miss Yue who are capable of such skills in the Li family. If it wasn't for her, could it be me?"

Li Ran said helplessly:
"Changqing, there is no doubt about the crime. Since the case is adjudicated, there should be no speculation like this. Perhaps, this is a plan set up by the enemy to separate people, and I don't know! Changqing must not make any more speculations about your own people!"

But Sun Tzu didn't take it seriously:

"Since someone is suspicious, it's always good to let him avoid suspicion first. Wu doesn't know people, he only discusses facts. Even if there are mistakes, don't miss them!"

Chu Dang thought simple, and finally couldn't help saying at this time:

"Is General Sun suspicious of Miss Yue? That's impossible! On the day of the incident, Miss Yue took Guang'er to rest in the house. How could she be separated?"

Sun Tzu retorted:
"Guang'er is young and sleeps very deeply. It's okay for her to leave for a while during this period!"

Chu Dang was left speechless by Sun Wu's words, but Fan Li said:
"Brother Changqing..."

Sun Wu interrupted Fan Li with a wave of his hand, and looked at Li Ran.

"Sir, Wu just wants you to say something today. Since Gong Eryue is from the Yue Kingdom and is far away from her clan, since she is not suitable for her, then let her belong to her clan. Is this wrong?"

Li Ran pondered for a long time in his mind. He understood Sun Wu's mood, but he did not agree with his actions.

"If she just goes back like this, she will definitely be despised by the clansmen. This matter needs to be considered more, Changqing, she has no relatives here, and she has saved my brother's life. How can we be so suspicious of her? Could it be that Changqing wants me to repay kindness with grievances and leave a bad name in vain?"

When Sun Wu heard this, he couldn't help feeling discouraged, and pursed his lips:
"Since the master said so, then Wu naturally has nothing to say!"

Sun Wu cupped his hands towards Li Ran, turned and left, looking very unconvinced.

Li Ran couldn't help but feel a sinking heart. The two of them are actually like brothers. Even if they disagree, they can mostly laugh it off.

However, today's Sun Tzu looks really angry.

Li Ran was stunned for a while, and decided to have a good chat with Sun Wu after the event, and he couldn't let this matter cause a gap between the two of them.

Gong Eryue put down Li Guang, but was still determined to leave.

And Chu Dang directly took off the burden on Gong Eryue's back.

"Miss Yue, if you leave like this, wouldn't the quarrel between Mr. and General Sun be in vain?"

Li Ran glanced at Chu Dang, thinking that what he and Sun Wu had said was at most a disagreement, why did he become a quarrel here?
However, he couldn't argue with him right now, he just said:

"Miss Yue, Changqing is upright, but in fact he..."

Li Ran couldn't find the words for a while, and Gong Eryue didn't look back, she just looked at Li Guang, and after a while, she sobbed and said:

"I... I also want to understand now. If I leave at this time, I'm afraid it will be even more suspicious! If I leave... wouldn't it just be absconded in fear of crime?!"

After Gong Eryue finished speaking, she picked up Li Guang and walked towards the back room.

As for Li Guang, she was very sensible and kept wiping away Gong Eryue's tears with her cuffs.

Seeing this, Li Ran couldn't help but also heaved a sigh of relief.

While Chu Dang took the burden, he quickly followed Gong Eryue.At this time, Fan Li smiled and said to Li Ran:

"Miss Yue just has a stubborn mouth, but in fact, she can't bear to let her go!"

Li Ran was noncommittal about this. He returned to his study, after thinking about it, he felt that the possibility of Gong Eryue committing the crime was indeed not very high, and he was even more convinced that it was indeed Sun Wu who brought his own prejudice.

Li Ran thinks that he is very accurate in judging people, and there are some things that cannot be fooled by subtle expressions.

Just like Gong Eryue's attitude towards Li Guang, it is absolutely impossible to fake.

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Chapter 617_Wu Zixu, the Bitter and Hatred
Along with the dispute in Li's residence, on the other hand, the case has come to an impasse.

Although Kong Qiu is also investigating with great fanfare, there is still no clue.

Gradually, the case became an unsolved case.

On this day, Li Ran was going to have a good talk with Sun Wu.To show his sincerity, he decided to go to Sun Wu himself.

But as soon as he arrived at the courtyard, he saw Chu Dang running in in a hurry:

"Sir! Wu Zixu is here!"

When Li Ran heard Wu Zixu, he couldn't help being startled at first, but then he reacted immediately.

"Quick! Get him in!"

Li Ran and Wu Yuan have been separated for many years, and they have never seen each other again.

In fact, he would occasionally think of the high-spirited young man he once was.

In addition, Li Ran actually pays attention to the situation in Chu State from time to time.

Especially during this period of time, he also heard that not long ago, Wu Ju's son Wu She and his grandson Wu Shang were involved in the case of abolishing Prince Jian in Chu State, and they were killed by King Qiji of Chu. And Wu Yuan is missing.

There were rumors that he went to Wu country, but there was no conclusive news. Li Ran couldn't help but sigh when he thought of this.

Now, King Qiji of Chu is dead, and his posthumous title is King Ping of Chu, and his youngest son, Prince Zhen, succeeds him.

Therefore, Wu Yuan's sudden visit today is probably mostly because of this matter.

Not long after, a white-haired man came in. Li Ran squinted his eyes. At first glance, he thought it was an elder from somewhere. When the man approached, Li Ran recognized that this man was Wu Yuan!
Seeing that Wu Yuan looked much older than him at this time, Li Ran couldn't help being surprised.

"Zixu? You...your white hair...how did you become so old?"

Wu Yuan bowed deeply to Li Ran:
"Wu Yuan met Mr. Ziming, hey... it's hard to describe!"

At this moment, another call came from outside the house:
"Sir, I heard that Wu Zixu is here?!"

This is Sun Wu's voice.

Seeing that Sun Wu went straight to the living room, seeing Wu Yuan's appearance, he couldn't help but be taken aback.

Then, he held Wu Yuan's arms with both hands and said:
"Zixu, you...how did you become like this?"

Wu Yuan couldn't help but wryly smiled, and resentment appeared in his eyes.

"All of this...is all thanks to King Chu Ping, who killed a thousand swords!"

Sun Wu said urgently:

"What the hell happened?"

Wu Yuan and Sun Wu supported each other and sat in front of Li Ran together.

"Back then, Youyin Randan gave the order of King Chu Ping to invite my father to the court to be the crown prince. Lord Ran once persuaded my father not to go, but my father decided to go alone to protect the reputation of the Wu family!"

"My father is cautious, and he lived in peace with him at the beginning. However, Fei Wuji, as his close minister and the prince's young assistant, has been trying to provoke the relationship between Prince Ping and the prince."

"Since my father is the crown prince and tutor, he naturally became the target Fei Wuji wanted to eradicate."

Hearing this, Li Ran couldn't help but sigh with emotion:

"Fei Wuji... I also have some impressions of this person. This person is from Lu, but he came from Feiyi... This person seems to be related to Ji Pingzi at that time, and this person was quite trusted by the King of Chu. If so Said, I'm afraid your father is in danger!"

Obviously, Li Ran immediately classified Fei Wuji into the group of dark walkers.

And Wu Yuan also let out a long sigh, and said:
"Sir, it's not bad. However, King Chu Ping and Prince Jian are father and son after all, so Fei Wuji couldn't find a chance for a while."

"Until later, Fei Wuji was sent to Qin State to marry Princess Meng Ying of Qin State for Crown Prince Jian. And this, Fei Wuji, who was waiting for an opportunity, found an opportunity!"

"Fei Wuji, after arriving in Yingdu of Chu State with Princess Qin, he praised Meng Ying's beauty in every possible way in front of the King of Chu, and asked the King of Chu to meet Meng Ying in advance."

"When the servant of King Chu Ping saw that Meng Ying was indeed beautiful, he became lustful. At this time, Fei Wuji further lobbied King Chu Ping, saying that instead of marrying the crown prince with the state of Qin, it would be better for him to be the king of Chu. Wouldn't it be more direct to directly marry Qin State? Why not do it?"

"Prince Chu Ping was probably motivated by lust at the time, so he adopted Fei Wuji's idea, risking the disapproval of the world, and openly married his daughter-in-law, Meng Ying, as his queen!"

"King Ping of Chu also favored Fei Wuji even more because of this matter. Not long after, Meng Ying gave birth to King Ping of Chu's son, who is now the King of Chu, Xiong Zhen!"

This matter is well known throughout the world, and Wu Yuan doesn't need to tell it. Li Ran and Sun Wu also generally know about it.

At this time, Wu Yuan continued to say:
"This matter, after all, caused Prince Jian to be dissatisfied, and then Fei Wuji went further, talking about Prince Jian guarding the frontier, and being close to my Wu family, saying that my Wu family has always been the favored ministers of the former King Ling, and it is impossible No defense."

"Therefore, King Ping of Chu ordered people to arrest my father first, and then ordered Prince Jian to return the capital immediately. Seeing that something was wrong, Prince Jian fled directly to the Song Kingdom."

"Fei Wuji saw that the plan was not going to work, so he then encouraged the King of Chu Ping, intending to lure me and my brother to go to the capital together, because my father had told us two brothers not to leave Jiaoyi unless we received a letter from our own handwriting. !"

"However, my elder brother also knew that my father was in a critical situation, so he decided to go to Yingdu to save my father, but let the staff escape alone."

When Wu Yuan said this, he couldn't help being emotional for a moment, and actually covered his face and wept:

"The elder brother's words are still vivid in my mind now. He once said: 'Er Shi Wu, I will die. If I don't know if I can die, I can repay you! My father can't be abandoned, and my name can't be abandoned. You can encourage me and help each other. From for healing!'"

Hearing this, Li Ran couldn't help feeling awe again.

In fact, although Li Ran's feelings for Chu State have been experienced for twenty years, they are still so strong.

Not only because of Li Ran's pity for King Ling of Chu, but also because of his admiration for the overall national style of Chu State.

"When you hear about your father's order, you can't run away! If your relatives are killed, you can't repay your father! If you run to death, you can forgive your father, filial piety! Do what you have done, benevolence! Choose to go, know it! Know death and don't forsake , Yuya!"

Li Ran also expressed his heartfelt emotion towards Wu Shang's behavior.

Afterwards, Wu Yuan continued to speak:
"Hate that Xiong Qiji, not long after I ran away, I killed my father and my brother! He also ordered people to hunt me everywhere, so I had to hide during the day and drive at night. When I heard the bad news, I couldn't help but get frustrated. This is why he suffered from a serious illness, and his hair turned white all night! Finally, thanks to the help of an old fisherman, he was able to sneak out of Zhaoguan and fled to the country of Wu."

When Sun Wu heard this, he couldn't help but sigh with emotion:
"Hey... In the past, the master has already said that the prince's abandonment of illness is by no means the owner of the owner, and the Wu family fears that he will not be tolerated in the future. The master also advised Naifu to make early plans. However, your Wu family is not willing Bearing a bad reputation, he succumbed to the prince's abandonment of illness. It is really a pity that he has died now!"

Hearing what Sun Wu said, Wu Yuan couldn't help but let out another long sigh:
"Hey... time! Fate! The end of my Wu family may have been doomed in Qianxi!"

At this time, Wu Yuan continued to speak:
"When you arrived in Wu State, you took refuge with Young Master Guang. Because Young Master Guang had fought many battles with our Wu family before this, Young Master Guang knew that I was good at using soldiers, so he kept me and promised to replace me. Revenge and revenge!"

"And I also know that Young Master Guang, as the queen of Zhufan, has a heart for the king's affairs. Therefore, I recommended the assassin Zhuan Zhu to Young Master Guang, and then Zhuan Zhu assassinated King Liao of Wu, and Young Master Guang was crowned king, which is why today King Helu of Wu!"

"Now the young master of the state of Chu is weak and incompetent! The king of Wu intends to conquer Chu, and the officials also want to avenge their father and brother! Therefore, I recommend another person to the king of Wu, intending to conspire with him for great things!"

Li Ran couldn't help being surprised, and couldn't help asking:

"Oh? But who is it?"

I saw Wu Yuan suddenly got up at this moment, and suddenly bowed to Li Ran and said:
"It's Mr. Ziming!"

Hearing these words, Li Ran and Sun Wu couldn't help but looked at each other.

Originally, they were not very clear about these things.But now after learning about it, they all regret what happened to the Wu family in Chu State.

They also didn't think there was anything wrong with Wu Yuan's move.After all, the hatred of killing one's father cannot be shared, so it is understandable for Wu Yuan to want to avenge his father.

However, King Helu of Wu wanted to destroy Chu State with the power of Wu State alone. This strategy is not without boldness.After all, it was only 20 years ago that the State of Wu was about to be destroyed by the State of Chu!
But now, not only is the offense and defense changed, but Wu Guo actually intends to swallow Chu!

This kind of heroic spirit is rare in this era.

"The king of Chu has no way to kill my father and brother. If you don't avenge this revenge, you are not a real man! I am here today, and I ask you to remember the old friendship and come out to help avenge the destruction of Chu!"

Hearing this again, Li Ran hesitated for a moment.

It's not because he thinks there's anything wrong with Wu Yuan's move, but if it's just this one reason, it's hard to convince people.

What's more, the Wu people wanted to raise troops to fight against Chu, but it's hard to say what it will be like in the world.

Seeing that Li Ran was indifferent, Wu Yuan went further and said:
"Mr. Ziming, I know my ambitions. I have something to say, please listen to me."

"Speaking of today's world, all countries are in power, the monarchy is sidelined, and the rites are broken and the joy is broken. According to the members, this is all because of the weakness of the Chu State! Since King Ling of Chu died in Qianxi, the world has suddenly come to an end. Lost its rank, so much so!"

"Therefore, if the state of Wu rises, then the state of Wu can replace the aspirations of the former state of Chu, and face the Central Plains to the north to make it a ruler and minister! I don't know what you think?"

Hearing this, Li Ran was extremely surprised by Wu Yuan's opinion.

Because, Wu Yuan's opinion is exactly what Li Ran struggled with and thought about in his early years.

Especially after Li Ran left from Chu State, he has been thinking: Is a strong Chu State more beneficial to the stability of the world?

Although Li Ran couldn't answer this question at the time, after meeting his father Li Er, especially after he assisted Wang Zichao, he gained a more complete understanding:

Now, in his opinion, whether it is Chu Lingwang or Wang Zichao, in fact, the failure of these people is a historical necessity, not accidental.

As the saying goes, "it's better to stay in the center than talk too much".

Obviously, Li Ran at this time has a deeper understanding of this "Wu Yuan Theory".

(End of this chapter)