I am already immortal, why should I ascend to become an immortal?

Chapter 110 Buried with the Country
"Wu Li, Concubine Wu is fine."

"However, when you were removed from the throne, His Majesty wanted to demote Concubine Wu to a commoner and then exile her to the border of Dongyi as a slave. However, due to the Queen's plea, she was only demoted to a commoner in the end, and she stayed in Chang'an."

When Lai Changqing said the first sentence, not only did his eyes wander slightly, but his fingers also subconsciously pinched the corner of his clothes.

"queen?"

Li Yingtai was stunned.

Although her mother was virtuous and kind, and had a good reputation both in the court and among the people, and there were people who could plead for her, she could not possibly be the queen who had been deprived of her favor!

"When the queen personally begged for mercy for Concubine Wu, it not only surprised the court officials, but even the king was slightly stunned when he heard it."

After so many years, Lai Changqing still can't figure out this problem.

If it was said that the queen wanted to keep Wu Li by her side for revenge, but in the past thirteen years in Shudu, Lai Changqing had never heard of any rumor that the queen had taken action.

Moreover, since Wu Li was demoted, she has been staying in the old house at Wuwei Cross in Chang'an, and no one has ever visited her to cause trouble over the years.

"I'm glad mother is okay!"

Li Yingtai patted his chest.

In any case, my mother was not exiled to the Dongyi as a slave but was only demoted to a commoner. This result was already very good for me.

"Miss Li, you have seen that the Tang Dynasty today is like a ditch compared to thirteen years ago. The court is now in chaos, and the governors of the four capitals are also self-reliant. Even the three kingdoms who were united in attacking Qin were disobeying the king's orders and delaying the dispatch of troops."

"There are even some fairly large rebel forces among the people."

After listening to Lai Changqing's narration, Li Yingtai discovered that the current situation of the Tang Kingdom was already precarious.

If they had not been afraid of the country's fate, the military governors of the four capitals would have rebelled long ago.

"What on earth is the Tang King doing?"

Li Yingtai frowned, she couldn't understand how her father, the king who was always benevolent and righteous, who always governed the country and took the people as his responsibility, could have become like this.

Could it really be that the evil Taoist Zhao Guizhen's doing?

"Alas, the Tang King is addicted to wine, women and elixirs, and even attends court as he pleases, often gathering his ministers only once every few months."

Lai Changqing sighed helplessly.

Everyone in the court knew that the sudden change of the King of Tang was closely related to the evil Taoist Zhao Guizhen.

But the fate of those who are loyal and cautious in speaking out is either to disappear from the face of the earth or to be left dead in Chang'an.

Over time, those good officials who were originally determined to change the country, whether voluntarily or forced, became corrupt.

"Miss Li, please return to Chang'an as soon as possible. Your mother is still waiting for you in Chang'an, and the Tang Dynasty also needs you."

Sudden.

A ray of brilliance seemed to shine through Lai Changqing's cloudy eyes.

"The Tang Dynasty needs me?"

Li Yingtai already had some guesses in his mind, but some words should not be said by himself now, but need to be said through other people.

"Return to Chang'an and meet Concubine Wu, and you will know everything."

Lai Changqing placed his right palm on top of his left palm and bowed his head.

"But I have another question. Is the man next to you really trustworthy?"

Although Li Yingtai was not directly called the Crown Prince or the King, the title of an old minister and the etiquette between the monarch and his subjects made the implied meaning clear.

"worth!"

Just two words left Lai Changqing speechless.

"I will prepare the carriage and horses right away. Miss Li, you and I will set off quickly!"

Say it.

Governor Lai opened the door and gave a few instructions to the young man in green.

"Miss Li, if necessary, I can keep Li Tai in Shudu."

"No need, but Li Tai cannot go with us. Let him leave three days after we set out."

Before Li Yingtai could speak, Jin Chan said lightly.

Although Jin Chan was outside the door, he heard every word of the conversation between the two people in the room.

"it is good!"

Although Lai Changqing was puzzled, he did not ask any more questions.

That's it. After the three of them returned to the study, Lai Changqing persuaded Li Tai.

At first, Li Tai was unwilling to go and insisted on going to Chang'an with Li Yingtai.

But just a warning and a look of slight disgust made the prince of the Tang Dynasty lower his head obediently and squat aside to fight crickets.

The western gate of Shudu.

The two thousand-mile horses brought from the Southern Wilderness were pulling the brand new carriage and eating grass on the side.

"Miss Li, I have put the pass to Chang'an and the luggage in the car. We will reach Lantian in about fifteen days along the official road."

After dispersing the refugees crowded at the city gate, the place became much quieter.

"Okay, I know."

"Governor Lai, I want to ask you something. Was it your idea to turn away the refugees and only provide them with pig food?"

Before getting in the car, Li Yingtai suddenly turned around and asked Lai Changqing.

"I asked for this!"

now.

In order to force the people to revolt, the Jiedushi of the four capitals had already ordered the provincial governors not to take in refugees and to humiliate them.

If anyone disobeyed orders, the army would attack and cut him into pieces, then hang him on the city wall as a warning to others.

However, Lai Changqing did not say these words to Li Yingtai.

"Sister, please pay attention to that guy. I don't think he is a good person!"

The rolling wheels raised clouds of dust.

The carriages of Jin Chan, Li Yingtai and Xiao Luoyang were getting farther and farther away.

Li Tai, who was standing at the city gate, was staring ahead with an unhappy look on his face, even though the carriage had already gone far away.

He also waved and shouted, reminding his sister to be on guard against the cicada day and night.

Half an hour later.

On the city gate tower south of Shudu.

Lai Changqing's face was tense as he stared at the countless refugees below.

This look was like a sword about to be unsheathed, serious and solemn.

But that thin figure seemed a little lonely.

huh~~~
After closing your eyes and letting out a breath.

"Open the city gates, give out porridge to people in all directions, distribute money and clothing to the people, and build shelters for them!"

Lai Changqing suddenly spoke.

"Sir, this won't do! Have you forgotten the secret orders from the Jiedushi?"

The young man in green exclaimed and hurried to stop him.

This was not because he wanted to curry favor with the military governors in all directions, but because he was worried about Lai Changqing's safety.

"The autumn wind has risen, the weather has become slightly cooler, and it's time for the people to have enough food."

"If the Tang Dynasty still cannot change this time, then we will be buried with the country!"

Say it.

Lai Changqing turned around and walked to the porridge factory where porridge was being distributed, rolled up his sleeves and got busy.

And at this time.

In the carriage heading to Chang'an.

Xiao Luoyang took out a folded piece of white paper from his underwear pocket and handed it to Jin Chan.

"Brother, this is what Mr. Tang gave me before he left. He said he would give it to you after we leave Shudu!"

"Tangqianyan?"

When Jin Chan heard the name, his brows furrowed.

He unfolded the white paper in his hand with confusion.

It only says: "Fate,"

(End of this chapter)