Lanting prelude

Chapter 55 Zhilan
The moment he saw Xu Wanniang, Xiao Junmo suddenly had a very strange feeling in his heart.In this life, it was the first time he saw this woman with beautiful features and a gentle expression, but for some reason, Xiao Junmo had a strong sense of déjà vu.

After Qi Wang Li You was escorted back to Chang'an, he was imprisoned by the Ministry of Internal Affairs for several days. During this period, the emperor neither summoned him nor sent anyone to interrogate him. Only Zhao Dequan, the internal guard, visited him several times.Li You held onto Zhao Dequan's hand every time, and asked his father how he planned to deal with him.Zhao Dequan always talked about him, and never gave him a letter.Because of this, Li You was terrified and sleepless every night, and in just a few days, gray hair grew on his temples.

In the afternoon of that day, Li You, with disheveled hair, was curled up in a corner to take a nap, and the iron chain on the cell door jingled.Li You opened his eyes in a daze, and saw Zhao Dequan walking in, holding a scroll of silk in his hand.

Zhao Dequan looked at Li You with dull eyes, sighed in his heart, and said lightly: "Li You, kneel down to accept the order."

Li You was shaken all over, woke up instantly, and said in a hoarse voice: "Mr. Zhao, what did you call me just now?" He remembered that Zhao Dequan always called him "His Royal Highness Qi" politely every time he came, and he didn't know why today Call him by his first name.

Zhao Dequan couldn't bear it in his heart, but he could only say expressionlessly: "Li You, there is a decree from the Holy Spirit, and you have been deposed as a commoner. You should kneel down and listen to the announcement."

This time Li You heard clearly.He stared at Zhao Dequan with a pair of cloudy eyes, and suddenly laughed a few times: "Common man? My father's blood is flowing on my body. I am a dragon son of the Tang Dynasty. Why do you say that I am a common man?"

"Li You!" Zhao Dequan finally lost his patience, and shouted in a deep voice, "You are what the Holy Majesty says you are, kneel down quickly!"

Li You shivered for a moment, then reluctantly knelt down.

Zhao Dequan unfolded the silk script, cleared his throat, and began to read: "Common man Li You, you have always been obedient and honest, and you have been obsessed with evil words, prolonging the calamity for you in order to bring about your destruction. What a pain, what a fool! Forgetting filial piety and loyalty, disturbing the suburbs, punishing the barbarians without sin. Going to the solidity of Weicheng, you will be in danger of accumulating wages; destroying the relatives of the rocks, is a provocation. And the husband violates the etiquette and righteousness, which is not tolerated by heaven and earth; My father ran away from the king, and people and gods were all angry. I used to be my son, but now I am the country's enmity. For thousands of years, you will be a loyal hero, but you will not be righteous if you die; Infinity. I heard that Uncle Zheng and Han Li were rampant. They did not expect to have children, but they did it themselves! So I am ashamed of the emperor, and I am ashamed of the earth. I am so sorry, I don’t know what to say..."

The words of Li Shimin's edict are extremely painful, and the lines are filled with the anger and despair of an emperor and a father towards a rebellious son, and also reveal a deep sense of helplessness and sadness.

As Li You listened, his eyes gradually became stiff, his face became pale, and he collapsed to the ground.

In the end, he couldn't hear what Zhao Dequan was saying, and there were only four words left in his mind: Grace and justice.

All the hopes and fantasies of the past few days were finally completely shattered at this moment.

However, the emperor finally still cared about the relationship between father and son.Li You laughed at himself, thinking that he just deposed himself as a commoner, and it was a blessing in misfortune that he didn't kill himself.

Li Youqiang cheered up, raised his hands, and was about to accept the decree to thank him, but Zhao Dequan suddenly said: "Don't worry, the imperial decree has been promulgated, but there is still an oral decree that has not yet been delivered."

Hearing this, Li You couldn't help but froze all over, and raised his head: "Oral instruction?!"

Zhao Dequan hurriedly avoided his gaze, coughed, and continued: "The sage gave Li Youzhen a glass of wine as a thank you to the world!"

As soon as the words fell, several eunuchs came in, one of them was holding a tray with a glass of poisoned wine in his hands.

Li You suddenly knelt and took a few steps, hugged Zhao Dequan's leg tightly like crazy, and murmured: "Zhao neishi, please, please ask your father for mercy, please spare my son's life." , I know I was wrong..."

Zhao Dequan took advantage of the situation and stuffed the imperial decree into his arms, then gave his subordinate eunuch a wink.The two eunuchs immediately stepped forward and forcibly pulled Li You away.Zhao Dequan quickly turned around and left the cell as if fleeing.

After walking far away, Li You's hoarse cry still came from behind.

If I knew today, why bother? !
Zhao Dequan could only let out a long sigh in his heart.

When he hurried back to the inner hall of Ganlu Hall, Zhao Dequan saw the emperor sitting on the couch in a daze, with a blank expression and tears in his eyes.

Seeing this scene, Zhao Dequan couldn't help but sighed again.

No matter how rebellious Li You was, he was still his own flesh and blood after all. One can imagine the pain in the emperor's heart when he made this "death" decision.

Li Shimin noticed him coming in, secretly wiped the corners of his eyes, and said, "Is everything settled?"

"Go back to everyone, it's all done."

Li Shimin gave a "hmm", his expression was still sad.Zhao Dequan was looking for something to comfort him, when suddenly an eunuch hurried in from outside the hall, as if he had something to say.

Zhao Dequan hurried up to meet him.

At this time, unless there is something serious, it's better not to disturb the emperor.

Li Shimin raised his eyes and saw Zhao Dequan whispering to the eunuch, his expression seemed a little flustered, he couldn't help frowning, and said in a deep voice: "Play if you have something to do, don't mutter there!"

Zhao Dequan was startled, hurriedly walked over, and murmured: "To everyone, Wei Shuyu, the son of Grand Master Wei, just came to report, saying, saying..."

"What did you say?" Li Shimin had an ominous premonition in his heart.

"Grand Master Wei... he's dead!"

At night, Li Anyan dressed in casual clothes and followed Li Yuanchang to the Qihuang Pavilion in Pingkangfang.

Li Chengqian, Hou Junji, Xie Shaozong, Du He, and Feng Shijin were already waiting for them in the private room.

In the morning, after Li Anyan drew the security map of the Shangyuan Festival banquet in the East Palace, Li Chengqian asked Li Yuanchang and Hou Junji to go to the eyeliner in the palace to verify it. It turned out that the picture he drew was completely correct. Let Li Anyan join in.

After everyone saw the ceremony, Li Chengqian introduced Li Anyan and Xie Shaozong.After the two exchanged a few words, Li Chengqian cut to the chase and said, "Everyone, there are only a few days left until the Lantern Festival, and we must determine a plan of action as soon as possible."

Since the emperor changed the location of the Shangyuan Festival banquet, the original plan of action had to be greatly revised.

"What Your Highness said is very true." Hou Junji immediately continued, "Our original plan was to divide the troops into two groups, but now it seems that we must divide into three groups and attack at the same time."

"Why should we divide into three routes?" Li Yuanchang was puzzled. "The original target was Prince Wei's Mansion and Shang Shusheng. Now it's just replacing the Prince of Wei Mansion with Taiji Palace. Isn't it still two routes?"

"Seventh Uncle doesn't know something," Li Chengqian said, fearing that he and Hou Junji would have a disagreement and start a quarrel, "I heard that King Wei was infected with the cold, and now he can't even stand up, so he must go to Yuanjie Palace He can't attend the banquet anymore, he can only stay in his own mansion honestly these days."

Li Yuanchang was stunned: "That is to say, our target of action also includes Wei Palace?"

"That's exactly what it means, so the troops are divided into three groups."

"Shang Shu Sheng is still in charge of me." Hou Junji said, "I will take care of Changsun Wuji and Baiguan."

"Then leave the Prince of Wei's mansion to my subordinates." Xie Shaozong said, "I will bring all the men at the helm, and I will definitely take the head of King Wei!"

"Very good!" Li Chengqian was smug, and turned his face to Li Anyan, "General Li, in your opinion, how should we act this way in the palace?"

Li An pondered for a moment: "Returning to Your Highness, I suggest that you divide the troops of the Eastern Palace into two groups. One group will guard the Xuanwu Gate with you and completely block the inside and outside; the other group will join forces with some of your subordinates after entering the palace. Decentralize the control of the main halls. In addition, the humble staff will arrange the most reliable subordinates in the Baifu Hall where the palace banquet is held, and order them to be at the disposal of His Highness at any time. In this way, the entire Taiji Palace is in the palm of His Highness , no matter who it is, it will be fish on His Highness's chopping board!"

Li Chengqian nodded in satisfaction, and said to Feng Shijin: "Shijin, when the time comes, you will bring the elite of our East Palace and guard the Xuanwu Gate with General Li. From the beginning of the operation, this is the most critical joint, no matter what happens The situation must be firmly under my control until I get the imperial father's abdication edict."

Feng Shijin clasped his fists together: "Subordinates obey!"

"Erlang," Li Chengqian looked at Du He, "after the palace banquet begins, you should find an excuse to leave Baifu Hall, gather our people who were ambushing nearby Qianqiu Hall and Chengqing Hall, and then surround Baifu Hall to cooperate with us. Actions in the temple."

"No problem." Du He giggled, "When the time comes, I'll say that I've eaten up my stomach, and I have to go to the toilet quickly."

"You can say whatever you want." Li Chengqian said lightly, "As long as you don't attract the attention of others."

"Chengqian, when the time comes, there will only be the two of us in the Hall of Hundred Fortunes?" Li Yuanchang was a little apprehensive.

"Didn't you hear what General Li said just now?" Li Chengqian didn't like to see him like that. "He wants to put all the most reliable subordinates in Baifu Hall. What else do you have to worry about?"

"General Li," Li Yuanchang was still not at ease, and turned to Li Anyan, "How many people have you arranged in Baifu Hall?"

"50 people."

"Is 50 people enough?" Li Yuanchang frowned. "That day, the emperor's relatives, honored officials and veterans will all come. There are at least a hundred people in the hall..."

"Yes, 50 people are definitely not enough!" Hou Junji suddenly said, "I would say that General Li had better arrange [-] people, and all of them must be elite. At that time, on average, every five elite imperial troops will deal with one guest. Including those princesses, the eldest princess, Madam Madam and so on, so it will be sure. Am I right, His Highness the King of Han?"

As soon as this remark came out, Du He was the first to laugh out loud, and then Feng Shijin couldn't help grinning, even Li Chengqian took a lot of effort to hold back his laughter.Only Li Anyan and Xie Shaozong looked calm.

Li Yuanchang's face turned red and then turned white, and he glared at Hou Junji: "Hou Shangshu, now that the important matter is at hand, I don't have the same knowledge as you for the prince's sake, but I advise you to respect yourself, I, Li Yuanchang, am not magnanimous." Humans have always held grudges!"

"Oh? Is your lord threatening Hou?" Hou Junji squinted and said, "It just so happens that I, Hou Junji, am not afraid of death. I have never been afraid of threats."

Li Chengqian saw that the two were talking and fighting again, so he quickly smoothed things over and said: "Hou Shangshu, although the King of Han is a little more cautious by nature, it is not too much to think twice before acting on such a big matter. Let's discuss the matter as it stands, don't say no relevant words."

Hou Junji curled his lips when he heard the words, and withdrew his confrontational gaze from Li Yuanchang.

Although Li Yuanchang was still angry, he couldn't say anything more.

"Your Highness is justified." Xie Shaozong, who had been silent for a long time, finally said, "This is a big matter, and we should really think twice before acting. Just like His Royal Highness's concerns, it cannot be said that it is completely unreasonable. In my opinion, Baifu Of course there is no need to increase the strength of the palace to 500, but I think it is still necessary to increase it by another 50."

"Mr. Xie, please forgive me for speaking bluntly." Li Anyan said, "The security plan and troop deployment plan for the Shangyuan Festival palace banquet were discussed and drafted by me and Zhao Dequan, the internal servant, and then submitted to the Holy Majesty for personal review and approval. I'm afraid it's not easy to change it, and if I'm not careful, it will arouse the vigilance of Zhao Dequan and the Holy Majesty. Besides, my troops are limited, and I'm afraid I won't be able to spare them if I want to double the number of people in Baifu Hall. "

Li Chengqian frowned slightly, thought for a while, and said to Xie Shaozong: "Old Xie, although there are many participants in the Lantern Festival palace banquet, a considerable number of them are elderly people, and there are many women and girls. The strong men are also unarmed, how dare we face the enemy like this?"

Xie Shaozong smiled faintly, gave him a secret wink, and then said: "Since General Li has difficulties, there is no need to force it. If there are 50 people, let's have 50 people. However, I have a concern, and I don't know if it should be said or not."

Li Chengqian noticed his wink, and said: "Sir, do you have any concerns, but it's okay to say."

"Thank you, Your Highness!" Xie Shaozong turned his face to Li Anyan, and said with a smile, "General Li, the action plan you mentioned just now is very comprehensive, and I agree with you very much. However, although the fifty sergeants in Baifu Hall are all you Your confidant, but you have never taken orders from His Highness the Crown Prince. If something unexpected happens at that time, and you are far away from the Xuanwu Gate, you will not be able to reach it. Not only will it affect the overall situation, but even the safety of His Highness the Crown Prince will not be guaranteed. I don’t know. Thinking about it this way, is it too much to worry about?"

Li Anyan understood, but she still didn't trust herself, and said: "Mr. Xie is definitely not worrying too much, it's my negligence. I don't know what to do according to Mr.'s opinion?"

As soon as Xie Shaozong's words came out, Li Chengqian realized that this problem was not trivial - after all, Li Anyan's subordinates were not his own, and no one could guarantee that they would all be willing to work for him. It is entirely possible for these people to get cold feet.

Fortunately, Xie Shaozong was shrewd and prudent, and discovered this problem in time.

Xie Shaozong pondered for a while, and said: "General Li, look, can you let the guards of the Eastern Palace change into the armor of the imperial army, enter the Baifu Hall, and act together with your subordinates?"

Li Anyan was stunned: "But... In this way, the number of people will not match."

"The number doesn't need to be changed, it's still 50 people." Xie Shaozong smiled, "What I mean is, it's enough for you to send 20 to [-] people, and the rest will be filled by people from the East Palace."

Hearing this, Li Chengqian and everyone looked at each other in unison, and then turned their gazes to Li Anyan.

Li Anyan frowned: "This method is not impossible, it's just that there are too many faces, I'm afraid it will reveal my secrets!"

"According to the general, how many people from the Eastern Palace would be safe?"

Li Anyan thought about it again: "It's best...it's best not to exceed half."

Xie Shaozong quickly exchanged glances with Li Chengqian, and after receiving a positive hint, he smiled and said: "Alright, then send out 25 people each. After noon on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, let the people from the East Palace enter the Xuanwumen Barracks and put on the armor of the Imperial Army." , and then enter Baifu Hall with your people."

Li Anyan no longer hesitated, nodded: "Yes, let's do it like this."

Li Chengqian was quite satisfied with this result, and said, "General Li, Mr. Xie did this out of overall consideration, and it's not that he doesn't trust you. Don't worry too much."

"Of course, this humble job understands."

"By the way, there is something else I need to discuss with you." Li Chengqian seemed to have suddenly remembered something.

"Your Highness is disrespectful to say that." Li Anyan said respectfully, "If there is anything, His Highness just give orders."

"Actually, it's not a big deal, so don't be nervous." Li Chengqian smiled, "This is the action, everyone present here can be said to be fighting with their heads up. If the event is successful, we will share the wealth, and I, Li Chengqian, will definitely I will not treat you badly; but the ugly words have to be said first. In case of defeat, not only will everyone’s heads fall, but the whole family will be harmed. Therefore, in order to prevent the family members of all of you from being affected by our actions, I discussed with Mr. Xie One way is to pick up everyone's family members in advance and move them to a safe place, so that everyone will have no worries. Even if we lose, the worst result is that we will lose our heads, so as not to bring trouble on our family members. In this regard, I don't know what the general wants?"

Li Anyan understood right away - Li Chengqian wanted to hold his family members as hostages, in case he had other ideas.

After hesitating for only a short moment, Li Anyan clasped his fists and said, "Your Highness is so thoughtful, I am really grateful to you! I have no objection."

"Okay!" Li Chengqian laughed loudly, "General Li is indeed a sensible person! Then let's make a deal like this. In the morning of tomorrow, let Mr. Xie send someone to pick up your family members."

"Yes, I will arrange it immediately when I return home."

In the dead of night, Xiao Junmo came to the king's house in Wuyi Lane, Chongdefang again.

Ever since he found Chu Lisang here this morning, he has been restless all day, and her shadow is always in front of his eyes.He has been thinking about a question: Why is Chu Lisang unwilling to leave Wang Hongyi?Could it be that she has accepted this biological father and is willing to live with him?
Even though Xiao Junmo knew that Chu Lisang was a person who hated evil and had a clear distinction between love and hatred, it was unlikely that he would accept Wang Hongyi so quickly, but sometimes it is difficult to explain human feelings clearly.Even if Chu Lisang really accepted Wang Hongyi, Xiao Junmo could totally understand it.After all, no matter how many bad things Wang Hongyi has done, he is Chu Lisang's biological father after all, and this kind of blood relationship cannot be changed by anything.

However, if Chu Lisang has other secrets, Xiao Junmo can no longer let her stay with this dangerous devil.

So tonight, Xiao Junmo decided to ask Chu Lisang for clarification.

He would not force her to leave Wang Hongyi, but he would never let her be in danger either.

After climbing over the wall, Xiao Junmo took advantage of the dark night to walk low and fast, and soon came to the small courtyard where Chu Lisang lived.He crawled on the roof of the east wing, looked around vigilantly, and after confirming that it was safe, he was about to jump into the courtyard, but the lights in the main room were suddenly extinguished.

Immediately afterwards, a slender black figure flashed out, looked left and right, and then flew towards the south.

Xiao Junmo doesn't need to see this person's face clearly, she also knows that she is Chu Lisang.

It's so late, where is she going in a night suit?
Reminiscent of Chu Lisang saying that she "still has some things to do" this morning, Xiao Junmo became even more curious, didn't have time to think, and immediately followed her back...

Chu Lisang ran all the way with her head buried, her goal was Huaizhen Square across the street.

Last night, she guessed that Xiao Junmo was most likely the flesh and blood of Prince Yin and Xu Wanniang, but she didn't know how to prove it, and she didn't dare to mention it to anyone. It felt like a huge stone was pressing on her heart, making her anxious all day long .

After thinking about it, she finally decided to go to Zhilan Tower to find a way to confirm her guess.

Although Xu Wanniang had lost her memory, Chu Lisang still wanted to wake up her memory as much as possible to see if she could remember something.If this method doesn't work, she plans to ask Doris to take her directly to that gentleman and ask him about the matter face to face.

It was about Xiao Junmo's safety, Chu Lisang felt that no matter what, he had to find out the truth.

Soon, Chu Lisang came to Zhilan Tower again.

One corner of the yard was filled with debris.After Chu Lisang climbed into the courtyard wall, he went straight to the pile of sundries, knocked on the big water tank, and said, "Uncle Fang, I'm sorry for disturbing me again."

After a while, the lid of the water tank moved, and Fang Bo stood up against the lid, with a thin quilt still on his body.He stared at Chu Lisang in embarrassment: "How do you know I'm here?"

"Ms. Guizhi told me." Chu Lisang smiled brightly, "She said that you usually stay here in the middle of the night, and she stays in the woodshed for the second half night. If I come in the middle of the night, I will inform you; if not Come in the middle of the night, just go upstairs."

Fang Bo looked annoyed, and couldn't help muttering: "This woman, talk about everything..."

"By the way, my aunt also said that my aunt has explained that I am not an outsider."

"Go, go, I don't bother to talk to you." Uncle Fang shook his hands impatiently, "Don't stay too long, or I will drive you away."

Chu Lisang knew that he was just looking for a step to go down. In fact, he didn't dare to rush even if he stayed until dawn, because Gui Zhi was behind him to support him.

"Okay, listen to you, I'll leave later." Chu Lisang smiled again, and helped him tuck the corner of the quilt, "Then you will be troubled, so stay on duty at night, so I won't delay you."

Fang Bo stared bitterly at her back as she turned away, muttered something, then wrapped the quilt tightly, squatted back into the water tank resentfully, and closed the tank lid again with a snap.If an outsider sneaked in, he would never expect that there would be someone hiding here, but Fang Bo looked out from a hole on the edge of the water tank mouth, but he could clearly see any movement in the yard.

Chu Lisang went up to the second floor and knocked on Dai Lisi's door.

Doris was still asleep, she was a little surprised when she opened the door and saw Chu Lisang.After Chu Lisang entered the room, he bluntly explained the purpose of his visit.Doris was stunned: "What did you say? You found my aunt's son?"

"I just think they look alike, and I'm not sure if they are, so I came to you and my aunt."

"But haven't I told you many times? My aunt has forgotten the past, even if you ask her, she can't remember it!"

"I just want to try. If Auntie really can't remember, then you can take me to see that gentleman, and I'll ask him face to face."

Dai Lisi smiled wryly: "Li Sang, you think things too simply. What kind of person is Mr., can you see him whenever you want?"

"I beg you, Doris, let me meet with my husband no matter what." Chu Lisang said anxiously, "This matter is very important, I must figure it out."

"But I don't understand, why are you so concerned about this matter?" Doris stared at her closely, "Who is that aunt's son you mentioned? What's the relationship with you?"

Chu Lisang was at a loss for words: "He...he is my savior, the Xuanjiawei who I told you about last time, who rescued my father and me from the palace."

Doris felt a little relieved, and immediately asked, "What's his name?"

Chu Lisang hesitated, wondering if he should tell her Xiao Junmo's name.At this moment, the sound of clanging swords and swords suddenly came from downstairs, and the two of them were startled and rushed out of the room.

Just now when Xiao Junmo followed, Fang Bo had already retracted into the water tank, so Xiao Junmo didn't notice it.As a result, as soon as he climbed over the wall and came in, he took only a few steps when Fang Bo blocked his back with a knife.However, before Fang Bo could question him, Xiao Junmo's Dragon Head Saber was out of its sheath.However, after three or four rounds, Xiao Junmo knocked Fang Bo's saber away, and then the gleaming dragon's head saber landed on Fang Bo's throat.

When Chu Lisang and Dai Lisi ran downstairs in a hurry, they saw a black shadow holding Fang Bo with a knife, and Gui Zhi confronted him with a knife, and they were shocked.Chu Lisang drew his knife and stepped forward without hesitation, but was shocked to find that the man was Xiao Junmo.

"Why are you here?!" Chu Lisang was puzzled.

"Do you still need to ask?" Xiao Junmo smiled, "Of course you brought me here."

"Guizhi!" The furious Fang Bo finally found a reason to vent his anger, "I said earlier that this girl is not kind, but you just don't listen to me, what's going on now, have you lured a wolf into the house?!"

Guizhi was speechless, and turned to look at Chu Lisang.

Chu Lisang hurriedly said: "Ma'am, Fang Bo, don't worry, he is one of my own and my friend."

"Since it's your friend, why don't you tell him to put down the knife?" Gui Zhi said, "My old man is timid, don't scare him."

Before Chu Lisang could speak, Xiao Junmo put the knife back into its sheath, and Fang Bo clasped his fists: "I've offended you."

Fang Bo glared at him angrily, but said nothing.

Dai Lisi stepped forward, glanced at Xiao Junmo vigilantly, and asked Chu Lisang: "Who is he?"

"He is the savior I just told you about."

When Dai Lisi heard this, she took two steps closer, and finally saw Xiao Junmo's face clearly, she couldn't help being startled: No wonder Chu Lisang would say that this man is the son of my aunt, his eyebrows and eyes are really similar to my aunt's, especially the eyes .

"Sang'er, what place is this? Why did you come here late at night?" Xiao Junmo looked at Chu Lisang.

"I..." Chu Lisang really didn't know where to start.

"This is a place you shouldn't be here, go away!" Fang Bo looked angrily, "You are not welcome here!"

"Old man, it's up to you to say whether you like it or not!" Gui Zhi crossed his waist, "Didn't Miss Chu say that this gentleman is her friend?"

Just as Fang Bo was about to retort, a gentle and pleasant voice suddenly sounded: "What are you arguing about?"

Following the words, the little girl Xing'er helped Xu Wanniang walk slowly from the stairs.

Everyone turned their eyes in unison.

The moment he saw Xu Wanniang, Xiao Junmo suddenly had a very strange feeling in his heart.

In this life, it was the first time he saw this woman with beautiful features and a gentle expression, but for some reason, Xiao Junmo had a strong sense of déjà vu.

Grabbed by this feeling for an instant, Xiao Junmo lost his composure unusually.

He just looked at Xu Wanniang steadfastly, completely ignoring the surprised gazes of everyone present.

What made everyone present even more surprised was that at the same time, Xu Wanniang was also staring intently at this completely unfamiliar young man.

At this moment, only Chu Lisang seemed to realize what happened.

She was extremely surprised to find that Xu Wanniang's dazed and empty eyes before had disappeared—her eyes, which had been shrouded in light smoke and mist, now shone with a clear and bright light, and glowed There is a moving look that has never been seen before!

At this moment, Chu Lisang knew that he didn't need to ask anyone for proof.

Her guess is the truth!

Because apart from "mother and child connecting hearts", she couldn't think of any other reason to explain the scene in front of her.

Just when Xiao Junmo realized that he had lost his composure and hurriedly looked away, Xu Wanniang murmured a few words.I don't know if it was because of excitement or distraction, but the voice she made was indistinct, and no one present could hear what she said.

Only Xiao Junmo heard two words with his extraordinary hearing: Samana.

What do you mean?
Why did this woman, whom she had never met before, show such a strange expression and say such a strange word when she saw him?
According to Buddhism, "Sramana" means a monk.Did this woman mistake him for a monk?
"Auntie, what did you just say?"

When everyone was amazed, Doris broke the silence.And Xu Wanniang also came back to her senses at this moment, smiled apologetically, and said lightly: "No...it's nothing."

Chu Lisang found that as Xu Wanniang returned to normal, the light that flashed in her eyes just now disappeared suddenly, and the familiar light smoke and mist covered her eyes again.

"Sang'er, is this gentleman a friend you brought?" Xu Wanniang asked with a smile.

Chu Lisang nodded quickly.

"It's late at night, and our Zhilan Building is full of female relatives, so it's not convenient to receive your husband." Xu Wanniang said, turning her face to Xiao Junmo, still smiling, "Please invite this gentleman to come to visit another day, okay? "

Hearing this, Fang Bo couldn't help being very pleased, so he glanced at Guizhi triumphantly.Gui Zhi turned her head away, pretending not to see it.

Xiao Junmo came back to his senses, bowed and said, "This junior has taken the liberty to come here and disturb the aunt's rest. I'm really sorry! This junior will leave now."

"May I ask your honorable name, Mr. Lang?"

"Don't dare. The junior's surname is Xiao, and his name is Junmo."

"This name is really elegant. Presumably your father must be a man of poetry and literature, so he gave you such a beautiful name."

"My aunt has won the award, and the younger generation dare not be." Xiao Junmo smiled bitterly in his heart, if the "father's order" you mentioned refers to my biological parents, then I really want to meet them.

After finishing speaking, Xiao Junmo gave Chu Lisang a wink.Chu Lisang understood, and said goodbye to Xu Wanniang and Dai Lisi.Xu Wanniang personally sent them to the gate of the courtyard, and told them to come and visit often.The two thanked each other and left Zhilan Tower immediately.

At this time, even Xiao Junmo didn't realize that from the moment he and Chu Lisang entered the Zhilan Tower to the time they left, everything that happened between them has been seen by a pair of eyes in the darkness.

He is Wang Hongyi.

At this moment, Wang Hongyi was standing in a room on the second floor of another small building not far from Zhilan Tower, watching the backs of Xiao Junmo and Chu Lisang slowly walking away in the alley through the slightly opened window.

"Sir, Missy has gone far away, do you want my brothers to follow?" Wei Laoliu stood aside and asked with a bow.

"No need." Wang Hongyi said lightly, "Xiao Junmo is not an idle person, if he sends someone to follow him, he will definitely find out."

"Then...then what should I do? Just let the eldest miss go with him like this?"

"Xiao Junmo lives in Lanlingfang, are we afraid we won't find Sang'er?"

Wei Laoliu thought for a while, and said again: "Sir, the scene where Xiao Junmo saw Xu Wanniang just now looked very strange!"

"Is it strange?" Wang Hongyi had an expression on his face that seemed to see through everything, "Why don't I think so?"

"Isn't that weird enough?" Wei Laoliu asked puzzled, "The two just looked at each other for so long, as if they knew each other before."

"If you believe that mother and child are connected, then you don't feel strange, and you can understand why they seem to have known each other the first time they met."

"Mother and child are connected?" Wei Laoliu was stunned, "You mean..."

"Yes, that's what I mean."

"But...but how is this possible?" Wei Laoliu was puzzled, "Isn't Xiao Junmo the son of Xiao Henian?"

"Now it seems that Xiao Henian is definitely not his biological father."

"How did you find out, sir?"

Wang Hongyi smiled complacently: "Not only have I seen this, but I also know who has been protecting Xu Wanniang for so many years and lured us into the game last year."

"Who is it?" Wei Lao Liu opened his eyes wide.

"Wei Zheng."

"Wei Zheng?!" Wei Lao Liu was horrified.

"Yes. Do you still remember that we discussed this a few days ago, what conditions must this person who protects Xu Wanniang and lures us into the game meet?"

"Of course I remember. First of all, this person must have been an official of Prince Yin's Eastern Palace back then, and he knew you quite well."

"Wei Zheng was an official of the East Palace back then, and he served as the Prince Xima. Although he didn't have much contact with me, he knew me and understood me."

"Secondly, this person later took refuge in King Qin, and now holds a high position in the court."

"Wei Zheng paid homage to the crown prince and grand teacher as a prime minister, and his official rank was first-rank. He is one of the few high-ranking officials in the dynasty."

Wei Laoliu heard this, although he was a little relieved, he still couldn't help being suspicious: "But sir, there are still quite a few people who meet these two points."

"Yes, so we need to add the third point: Xiao Henian." Wang Hongyi said, "This person was also a subordinate of Prince Yin. As far as I know, he and Wei Zheng were both from Wagang in the early years. Jiang Tang, and worked in the East Palace together, the two of them have a close relationship, it is not an exaggeration to say that they are friends of life and death. Think about it, although there are many people who meet the two conditions just now, besides Wei Zheng, who else has the same relationship with him? Does Xiao Henian have such a deep relationship?"

Wei Laoliu was thinking: "That is to say, when Prince Yin knew that Xu Wanniang was pregnant with his flesh and blood, he entrusted her to Wei Zheng and Xiao Henian?"

"That's right! Back then, Prince Yin did this because he was afraid of revealing Xu Wanniang's identity and the matter of his illegitimate child. Unexpectedly, their mother and son escaped the catastrophe in the ninth year of Wude because of this. The crown prince has no heirs. Since then, Wei Zheng has protected Xu Wanniang, and Xiao Henian is responsible for raising the orphan of the crown prince."

Wei Laoliu was thinking about something, and said: "Sir, since the person who set up a trap for us and monitored us is Wei Zheng, then based on our previous judgment, can we be sure that both he and Xiao Henian are members of our Tianxing League? "

"Yes, there is no doubt about it. Because of this, after Wei Zheng got our information, he dared not report it to Li Shimin—he was afraid that he might be involved."

"If Wei Zheng is also a member of the alliance..." Wei Laoliu was still a little confused, "Then when the leader Zhiyong sent you to Prince Yin, why didn't he tell you Wei Zheng's real identity?"

"This is the cunning of the old monk." Wang Hongyi smiled coldly, "He didn't trust me, so he asked me to assist Prince Yin, and at the same time asked Wei Zheng to spy on me."

Wei Laoliu was completely stunned, and said after a while: "Sir, if Xiao Junmo is really Prince Yin's orphan, what are you going to do?"

Wang Hongyi was thoughtful: "Then...he is no longer my enemy, but my ally."

(End of this chapter)