My father, Li Shimin, requests Your Majesty to become the Retired Emperor.

"No, I did not assassinate the Crown Prince." Bianji quickly denied it, because he knew that assassinating the Crown Prince was a serious crime, so how could he easily admit it?

"So, what's going on between you and Princess Gaoyang?" Qin Ying asked.

Upon hearing this, Bianji was even more terrified. He wondered how this person knew about his secret rendezvous with Princess Gaoyang. Could it be that he had been following him all along?

Who exactly is he?

Why is he so knowledgeable about his own situation?

Bianji didn't have time to think and quickly begged, "Grandpa, please spare my life! You must have misunderstood."

"I neither assassinated the Crown Prince nor had any affair with Princess Gaoyang. I don't even know Princess Gaoyang."

Qin Ying thought to herself that this kid was really stubborn. She had clearly heard it, but he just wouldn't admit it.

"I'm here to ask you, were you having a secret rendezvous with Princess Gaoyang at the inn just now?"

Upon hearing this, Bianji's face turned green. He thought to himself, "This is it, I'm doomed. I thought I could get away with it, but I didn't expect that my plan had already been exposed."

"I—" Bianji was at a loss for words.

"I'll take you to the Dali Temple right now and let Dai Zhou interrogate you. Then we'll know the truth."

Who among the people of Chang'an did not know Dai Zhou's illustrious reputation?

That big, dark face sank down, enough to frighten even gods and ghosts, let alone humans.

"No, no, no, I don't want to go to the Dali Temple. Please have mercy on me."

Qin Ying found it amusing and thought to herself, "Look at you, so cowardly."

"I'm warning you, if you dare to lay a hand on the Crown Prince again, or have an affair with Princess Gaoyang, I will kill you."

Do you even deserve to be Master Xuanzang's disciple?

What kind of person are you? You look like a human being, but you're a disgrace to Buddhism.

Why didn't your master remove you from the list?

"I was confused for a moment and did something stupid, so just ignore me."

Qin Ying looked at Bianji and said, "I can let you go, but I have to leave a mark, otherwise you won't learn your lesson."

"What do you mean?"

As Qin Ying finished speaking, she pulled a dagger from her waist and waved it in front of Bianji.

"What do you want to do?" Bianji was immediately terrified and turned ashen-faced.

"I'll cut off your ear and keep it as a souvenir."

Bianji quickly waved his hand: "That won't do."

If you cut off my ear, it will be asymmetrical.

Wouldn't I become ugly then?

"What? You want to look good too? Fine then, I'll cut off your nose."

"That won't work either. Without a nose, your speech will be slurred and you won't be able to smell anything."

"Then gouge one of your eyes out."

"Missing an eye, that looks awful."

That's pretty scary. If that's the case, what woman would still like me?

What!

Aren't you a monk?

You still think women like you?

I'm going to castrate you today.

Bianji covered his groin with both hands: "Please, kind grandfather, spare me!"

If that were the case, wouldn't I become a eunuch?

Qin Ying didn't care about any of that. He raised the dagger in his hand high and was about to strike Bianji in the groin.

at this time,

Suddenly, a woman shouted from not far away, "Qin Ying, stop!"

Qin Ying stopped what she was doing and looked in the direction of the sound.

At the end of the alley, a beautiful woman appeared; it was none other than Princess Gaoyang.

"Please spare him, he's my friend!" Princess Gaoyang said.

When Qin Ying saw Princess Gaoyang personally appear, he raised his foot, then tucked the dagger back into his waistband and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Princess."

Bianji then got up from the ground and hid behind Princess Gaoyang.

Princess Gaoyang took a deep breath and steadied herself: "Heaven cherishes life; saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda."

I once went to the mountains to offer incense and met Bianji a few times; we could be considered friends.

Please spare him.

In front of Princess Gaoyang, Qin Ying saw no need to expose him, and asked, "Princess, are you aware that he actually dared to assassinate the Crown Prince? This is outrageous!"

"So, did he admit it himself?" Princess Gaoyang asked rhetorically.

Bianji quickly raised his right hand and swore an oath: "Princess, I haven't seen the Crown Prince recently. How could this humble monk dare to assassinate him?"

Princess Gaoyang said to Qin Ying, "Did you hear that? Bianji just said that he hasn't met the Crown Prince recently, so it must be a misunderstanding."

"If it really is a misunderstanding, that would be for the best."

but,

Princess, I have a few words of advice for you.

Now that you and Fang Yi'ai are married, you should be careful who you befriend.

Princess Gaoyang thought to herself, "Qin Ying, how dare you interfere in my affairs!"

but,

right now,

When you need someone's help,

She suppressed her anger: "This princess thanks you for reminding me. Bianji is a disciple of Master Xuanzang, of impeccable lineage and upright character."

Currently, he is helping Master Xuanzang copy Buddhist scriptures.

The fact that Master Xuanzang entrusted him with such an important task fully demonstrates that he was a person of upright character and great ability.

Therefore,

You don't need to worry about that.

Upon hearing this, Qin Ying thought to herself, "People always say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and it's so true! Princess, you're really good at deceiving yourself!"

This kid is clearly a frivolous monk.

But you praised him so highly, like he was a flower in full bloom.

Oh well, let her be.

Thinking of this, Qin Ying bowed again: "Princess, since Bianji is your friend, I will entrust him to you."

I have other things to attend to. Goodbye!

After Qin Ying finished speaking, she turned and left.

Princess Gaoyang quickly grasped Bianji's hand and asked with concern, "How are you feeling? Are you alright?"

Bianji wiped the sweat from his forehead: "No, I was scared to death. You've come at just the right time."

Just now,

"If you had arrived even a moment later, he would have castrated me! What a close call!"

Princess Gaoyang rolled her eyes at him: "Has your body been hollowed out so quickly? Are you that weak?"

"It's one thing to say you're no match for my royal brother, but are you also no match for Qin Ying?"

"Uh," Bianji said with an embarrassed look, "It's not that I'm no match for him, it's just that I was walking in a hurry and didn't pay attention."

He suddenly rushed out.

They tripped me with their feet.

Otherwise, how could he possibly be a match for this humble monk?

"Okay, okay,"

Stop bragging here. Don't you know what kind of person you are?

"It seems Qin Ying knows about our affair," Bianji said with a worried expression.

"So what if he knows? He has no proof. He can't just say two people are related just because they met on the street, can he?"

Let's just give him a firm denial.

"No, what I mean is that when we were in the inn just now, he was staying in the room next to ours, and he heard everything we said in the room."

“Oh? Is that so? No wonder people often say that walls have ears, it seems to be true.” Princess Gaoyang frowned slightly.

“I’ll find a way to kill him!” Bianji’s eyes flashed with a fierce light.

Princess Gaoyang waved her hand: "No, I think Qin Ying is a sensible person, he wouldn't say things carelessly."

Besides, even if he heard it, he didn't see it.

Who would believe what he says?

this matter,

We'll discuss this further later.

You must not be reckless.

"This humble monk understands. This humble monk must return now."

Zhongnan Mountain.

Sun Simiao's thatched cottage.

Sun Simiao and his apprentice Lu Zhaolin are playing chess.

Lu Zhaolin discovered that his master was not confused at all, and his mind worked exceptionally fast.

"Master, I am no match for you."

"You play chess very well, but you can't calm your mind and focus on the game," Sun Simiao said with a smile. "You have too many distracting thoughts."

Lu Zhaolin thought to himself that his master was truly remarkable, having seen through his thoughts: "Master, I'm very conflicted."

Sun Simiao stood up, put his hands behind his back, and paced back and forth in the hall: "In this civil service exam, you and Consort Xu tied for third place, which is already a very good result."

If nothing unexpected happens, the imperial court will soon appoint you to an official position.

"Master, I do not wish to become an official; I only wish to stay by your side."

"You're wrong. Your situation is different from mine."

As your teacher is getting on in years, I may say something I shouldn't.

I took off my shoes and socks today; I don't know if I'll be able to put them back on tomorrow.

You are still very young, and I cannot let my presence hinder your future.

Which scholar doesn't know Confucius?

Confucius also advocated for people to serve in government.

The saying goes, "Having mastered both literary and martial arts, one can serve the emperor."

You write well and are also knowledgeable in medicine.

Wouldn't it be a pity to just grow old and waste away in the mountains like this?

"You should contribute your own strength to the Tang Dynasty," Sun Simiao said earnestly.

"Master, do you mean that I should enter the court as an official?" Lu Zhaolin asked, looking somewhat puzzled.

Sun Simiao nodded: "Yes."

The Zhenguan era, initiated by Li Shimin, was comparable to the reigns of Emperors Wen and Jing in history, a truly auspicious sign of a prosperous age.

With your vast knowledge and wisdom, and having encountered such an enlightened ruler, what are you still hesitating for?

"Didn't you say Li Shimin was a tyrant?"

"Yes, sometimes he can be very short-tempered, but what emperor doesn't have a temper?"

Once his temper subsides, he'll return to normal.

"I remember last time, Li Ming, the son of Queen Yang of Chao, fell ill and lay unconscious on his bed."

Even the imperial physicians of the Imperial Medical Academy couldn't cure Li Ming's illness.

In a fit of anger, Li Shimin

All the imperial physicians in the Imperial Hospital should be killed.

You say there's no such emperor?

He's bloodthirsty.

Therefore,

That time,

I said I wanted to take care of you, so I took this opportunity to leave Chang'an.

We finally left Chang'an, how can we possibly come back to serve as officials?

Sun Simiao stood tall and was in high spirits, his eyes looking out the window: "Times have changed."

Overall, Li Shimin was a rare and wise ruler.

It is your good fortune to serve under such a monarch.

Wei Zheng was no ordinary man; he was intolerant of injustice.

At the beginning,

He served under Li Jiancheng.

Later, he switched his allegiance to Li Shimin, which meant he abandoned the darkness and embraced the light.

It was because of Li Shimin that Wei Zheng achieved his success.

If Li Shimin could make Wei Zheng successful, he can make you successful too.

but,

You must remember, if you're going to go, go to Li Chenggan's side, for example, to work at Chongwen Academy, where there are many learned and upright people.

The Chongwen Hall also has a very rich collection of books, where you can read attentively.

but,

You absolutely must not go to Li Tai's place. The people Li Tai recruits based on his own preferences are a mixed bag.

Some people are morally corrupt, short-sighted, and selfish. If you spend too much time with them, they will corrupt you too.

Li Tai himself was wicked and coveted the position of crown prince.

As a vassal king, he should have returned to his fiefdom.

but,

His lingering in Chang'an is a clear indication of his true intentions, as everyone knows.

"Master, I have remembered what you said."

Sun Simiao and his disciple Lu Zhaolin were talking when, unexpectedly,

suddenly,

A person barged in from outside.

Sun Simiao and his apprentice Lu Zhaolin were greatly startled.

The man's leg was injured and bleeding.

The man was holding a bamboo skewer.

Pointing at Sun Simiao with a bamboo skewer: "I'm asking you, is your name Sun Simiao?"

Lu Zhaolin saw that the person who came in had a fierce appearance and was very rude, and felt that the visitor was not well.

He took a step forward and stood protectively in front of Sun Simiao.

Lu Zhaolin pointed at him and said, "Who are you? How dare you address my master by his name?"

To everyone's surprise, the man sneered, brandished the bamboo stick in his hand, and knocked Lu Zhaolin to the ground: "I was talking to your master, and you dared to stand in the middle of me, and then you said I was being unreasonable!"

It turned out that the person who came was none other than Ashina Jieshe.

He was the flower thief Qin Ying had mentioned.

He originally entered the palace to assassinate Li Chenggan, but he went to the wrong place and unexpectedly found Xue'er taking a bath.

Ashina Jieshe then hid outside the window and secretly watched.

Just then, Qin Ying went to find Su Wan.

He wanted to ask Su Wan when she could arrange a marriage between him and Jiebina.

I accidentally discovered someone acting suspiciously there.

then,

Qin Ying then picked up a stone from the ground and threw it at Ashina Jieshe.

Normally

It's impossible for Qin Ying to hit Ashina's association rate.

but,

Ashina Jieshe's attention was focused on Xue'er, so they never expected anyone to come at this time.

This time, they were hit squarely.

"Ouch, that hurts so much!"

Ashina Jieshe saw someone approaching, and it seemed the other party's martial arts skills were quite good.

He ran away as fast as he could!

"Stop right there! You shameless womanizer, I'll castrate you!"

Qin Ying followed behind and chased after them.

It must be said that Ashina Jieshe's lightness skill was truly remarkable.

If it weren't for his leg injury,

How could Qin Ying possibly catch up with him?

Ashina Jieshe finally managed to shake off Qin Ying and Gongsun Wuda, and found a place to check on himself, only to discover that his leg injury was quite serious.

The flesh inside was turned inside out, still bleeding.

He knew he had to find a highly skilled physician to treat him.

otherwise,

My life will be in danger.

Hearing that Sun Simiao was on Zhongnan Mountain, he headed straight for Sun Simiao's thatched cottage.

Lu Zhaolin was originally a weak scholar who knew no martial arts.

How could he possibly be a match for Ashina Jieshe, one of the three great assassins?

Lu Zhaolin was knocked aside by Ashina Jieshe and couldn't get up for a long time: "Master, you have to be careful."

Sun Simiao remained calm and composed in the face of adversity.

He stared at Ashina Jieshe and asked, "Who are you?"

"To be honest, I am Ashina Jieshe, a member of the Turkic royal family."

Sun Simiao's mind raced, for he had also heard of Ashina Jieshe's great reputation.

"So you were one of the assassins sent to kill Li Chengqian."

"Exactly."

"My leg was injured, as you can see, it's still bleeding. I've heard you're a skilled healer, so please treat it for me."

Sun Simiao glanced coldly at the wound on Ashina Jieshe's right leg; it had begun to rot and was oozing pus, indicating that the wound was infected.

He needs immediate medical attention; otherwise, he might lose his leg.

Sun Simiao snorted coldly: "I can cure the illnesses of all the people in the world, but I cannot cure yours."

Why?

"Because you are a disgrace to the Turks!"

You dared to assassinate the Crown Prince, and now you want me to cure your illness? You're dreaming!

Upon hearing this, Ashina Jieshe Shuai immediately flew into a rage: "You old bastard, I think you're tired of living!"

Today, you have to get treatment whether you want to or not.

otherwise,

I'll kill you!

Sun Simiao showed no fear: "Even if you kill me, I will not heal you."

"You asked for this, don't blame me for being ruthless!" Ashina Jieshe, enraged, took two steps back, now standing more than two zhang away from Sun Simiao.

Then, he threw the bamboo skewer in his hand with a "whoosh".

The bamboo skewer went straight for Sun Simiao's throat.

Ashina Jieshe was known as one of the three great assassins, and that reputation was well-deserved; he was truly skilled.

The bamboo skewer was about to strike Sun Simiao.

At this critical moment,

A sharp sword suddenly flew in from outside and struck the bamboo skewer.

The bamboo skewer fell to the ground.

Then,

A figure darted in from outside.

Sun Simiao glanced around and saw that the person who entered was none other than Li Chengan.

"Your Highness, what brings you here?"

Sun Simiao thought he was going to die this time, but Li Chengan arrived just in time.

Seeing that Ashina Jieshe was extremely vicious and had even attempted to poison Sun Simiao, Li Chenggan...

In a moment of desperation, he quickly drew his Qinggang sword and threw it away.

"Grandpa, are you alright?" Li Chenggan asked with concern.

"I'm fine."

Even so, Sun Simiao was quite frightened, thinking that if Li Chengan hadn't intervened in time to save him, he would probably be dead already.

Li Chengan helped Lu Zhaolin up from the ground.

Lu Zhaolin was very excited to see Li Chengan.

"Your Highness, that kid is really strange."

"I know."

Ashina Jieshe was also taken aback by Li Chenggan's sudden appearance.

but,

Seeing that Li Chengqian no longer had the Qinggang Sword, he thought this was the perfect opportunity for him to kill Li Chengqian.

He sneered: "Li Chenggan, you're really choosing the path to hell when there's no way to go to heaven."

Today, it seems Heaven is sending me to achieve something great.

This day next year will be the anniversary of your death.

Li Chengan, with his hands behind his back, looked dignified and said, "Ashina Jieshe, what grudge do I have against you?"

Why must you put me to death?

"I have no hatred between us, but in our line of work, we take people's money and solve their problems."

"Since I've already taken their money, I naturally have to do their bidding." Ashina Jieshe was also very frank.

"Did Li Tai order you to kill me?"

"Since you already know, why ask again?"

"Are you Turkic?"

"Yes."

"I have a fairly good impression of the Turks."

Many of his men were Turks.

Among them, the most famous is Ashina She'er.

Now, I have ordered him to lead 1 cavalry to garrison on the border of Gaochang.

Why do you insist on opposing me?

Ashina Jieshe snorted: "Ashina She'er is a traitor to our Turks, he has no guts."

As the son of Chuluo Khan, he should find a way to revitalize our Turkic people.

But he's willing to be your lackey; a person like that deserves to be torn to pieces.

Li Chengan stared intently at Ashina Jieshe: "You're wrong. A good bird chooses a good tree to perch on, a good minister chooses a good lord to serve, and those who understand the times are heroes."

Ashina She'er understood that surrendering to our Great Tang was the only way out; resisting would only lead to certain death.

then,

How arrogant your Turkic Shibi Khan is!

He commanded a million archers and once besieged Emperor Yang of Sui at Yanmen Pass, forcing him to surrender to the Turks. It was my father who led troops to rescue Emperor Yang.

It seems this is fate.

After Chuluo Khan died, Jieli Khan succeeded him.

He thought he was very important, leading his troops south, deep into the heart of the Tang Dynasty, to plunder our cities.

They even considered launching a surprise attack on Chang'an.

Later, my father and he signed a treaty on the Wei River.

but,

Soon after, Khagan Jieli unilaterally broke the alliance and continued to lead his troops south.

My father, having reached his limit of tolerance, dispatched General Li Jing to lead troops to attack the Turks. Last year, he defeated the Turks and captured Khagan Jieli.

now,

Jieli Khan has become a subject of our Great Tang Dynasty.

Your Khan has already submitted to the Tang Dynasty.

Are you really going to fight to the bitter end?

"Our Turkic people will not be wiped out. King Li Tai of Yue has already signed an agreement with us. As long as I kill you, he will help us restore our Turkic kingdom."

"Did Li Tai really tell you that?"

"That's natural."

Upon hearing this, Li Chengan felt a pang of heartache. He thought to himself that Li Tai was truly ruthless in his pursuit of the crown prince position and in his attempt to kill him, even daring to sign such an agreement. He knew the price the Tang Dynasty had paid to eliminate the Turks.

"As the Buddhist saying goes, 'Lay down the butcher's knife and become a Buddha on the spot.' I advise you to turn back before it's too late."

"Stop talking nonsense, just prepare to die!"

Ashina Jieshe said this, then flicked his sleeve, and a dart flew out, heading straight for Li Chengqian's face.

Li Chengqian reacted quickly, kicking the dart away.

The two then began to fight on the thatched cottage.

Li Chengan became more vigilant because he knew this kid was an expert at throwing darts.

The two fought for about ten rounds without a clear winner.

of course,

Because Ashina Jieshe was injured in the leg, his fighting ability was weakened.

otherwise,

That's enough to give Li Chenggan a hard time.

The two fought for several more rounds. Ashina Jieshe was slightly at a disadvantage and gradually felt his strength failing, so his movements slowed down.

at this time,

An aged voice came from outside the door again: "Ashina Jieshe, do not panic, this old man has come to help."

Then,

The sound of a guzheng could be heard outside again.

When Li Chengan heard the sound of the guzheng, his heart tightened.

He was so familiar with that voice.

He knew that the zither music was coming from Zhang Shizheng.

Li Chengan quickly shouted, "Doctor Sun, Lu Zhaolin, get out of the way! The assassin Zhang Shizheng is here! He can throw knives!"

Lu Zhaolin quickly helped Sun Simiao to the side.

but,

This time,

Lu Zhaolin, having become more cautious, picked up the Qinggang Sword from the ground and handed it to Li Chenggan: "Your Highness, you can't do without a suitable weapon."

Li Chenggan smiled slightly.

Sure enough, the voice grew closer, and then an old man with white hair appeared on the thatched cottage.

He stood on his left leg, slightly squatting, with his right leg bent and resting across his left leg, his buttocks dangling in the air.

but,

Zhang Shizheng appears to be sitting in a chair, perfectly steady and composed, which demonstrates his profound skill.

Zhang Shizheng slowly plucked the strings of the guzheng with both hands.

He was playing the famous piece "High Mountains and Flowing Water".

The zither music was melodious and captivating.

Li Chengan, however, sensed a murderous aura in the melodious music.

Because he knew this old guy had incredibly high skill levels and was very good at pretending.

Li Chenggan remembered it clearly.

That time, at the Jiangdu Inn, I almost lost my life at his hands.

Zhang Shizheng unleashed his signature move, "Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers," throwing dozens of knives to surround Li Chenggan.

If it weren't for Pharmacist Eri arriving in time, he would probably be riddled with holes.

Li Chengan feinted, jumped out of the circle, and raised his right hand: "Ashina Jieshelu, I am not afraid of you."

but,

There are a few things we need to discuss face-to-face.

"What do you have to say?"

In fact, Ashina Jieshe was also exhausted, so this was a good opportunity for him to rest.

Li Chengqian fixed his gaze on Zhang Shizheng, suppressing his anger, and bowed, saying, "Old man, how have you been?"

Zhang Shizheng pressed his hands down on the zither strings.

The zither music stopped abruptly: "Li Chenggan, I, an old man, was going to kill you, but I never expected..."

You are still so polite.

I really feel bad about it.

Last time, at the inn in Jiangdu, you treated me to drinks and then booked me a room.

Then,

They carried me into the room again.

Of course, I was just joking with you; I pretended to be dead.

You went out into the streets again to find a physician to treat this old man's illness.

Speaking of,

I owe you a favor, Mr. Zhang.

However,

I, Zhang Shizheng, am not a cold-blooded person.

That time, outside Xuanwu Gate, did you know that I had already shown you mercy?

otherwise,

You might not be able to catch my iron pulley.

Li Chengan waved his hand: "Old man, what's a little treat to a drink?"

I've forgotten those things.

However, I must thank you outside Xuanwu Gate.

To everyone's surprise, Ashina Jieshe was furious when he heard this.

He said to Zhang Shizheng, "What?"

How dare you show mercy? What do you mean by that?

Are you saying you're going to pledge allegiance to Li Chenggan?

Zhang Shizheng quickly waved his hand: "No, no, no, that's not true. I was just returning a favor to him."

Ashina Jieshe, however, persisted: "Since you have already pledged allegiance to the King of Yue, you must be loyal."

Besides, you've already taken their money.

Do you intend to break the rules of the underworld?

"I absolutely did not mean that. I am utterly loyal to the King of Yue."

"Since you don't mean it that way, kill Li Chenggan now. If you can do that, it will prove that you are loyal to the King of Yue."

otherwise,

You are two-faced.

Zhang Shizheng turned to Li Chengan and said, "Your Highness, you've seen it all. It's not that I'm being unfair."

but,

You take someone's money and do their bidding.

Therefore,

Even though you bought me drinks and carried me on your back,

But you must die today.

I, an old man, was just about to offer you my head as a reward.

Your head is almost worthy of being called a marquis, if not a marquis.

Your head is worth more than Xiang Yu's head back then.

Although Xiang Yu was the Hegemon-King of Western Chu, he was not the crown prince.

Upon hearing this, Li Chengan felt both annoyed and amused.

but,

He knew that people like Zhang Shizheng were men of their word, with an eccentric temperament. What he said was either true or false, and once he got angry, it was no joke.

Zhang Shizheng chuckled: "Your Highness, considering we've known each other for a while, do you have any last words?"

It's not too late to say it now; if you want to say it later, you won't have the chance.

Li Chengan gave a bitter laugh: "So you think you can kill me?"

Zhang Shizheng stroked his beard and laughed heartily: "I'm not just boasting in front of you, but looking across the entire Tang Dynasty, there are probably very few who can escape with their lives from my hands."

Li Chengan knew that what Zhang Shizheng said was not boasting, but the truth.

Their great reputation is not without reason.

Zhang Shizheng then began playing the guzheng again.

The sound of the zither began,

Fragments of knives flew out, each one aimed at Li Chengqian's vital points.

Li Chengan quickly brandished his Qinggang sword, creating a protective barrier around his entire body.

The beginning of "High Mountains and Flowing Water" is melodious, but it gradually becomes intense and high-pitched later on.

Zhang Shizheng's ten fingers plucked the zither strings faster and faster.

The throwing knives multiplied from one to two, four, eight... and more and more. No one knew exactly how many throwing knives he carried.

Li Chengan's forehead was also sweating, and he gradually felt some strain.

Li Chenggan thought to himself that if things continued like this, he was afraid he really wouldn't be a match for them.

Zhang Shizheng's skill was truly profound; compared to him, I was simply not in the same league.

Just as Li Chengqian was lost in thought, several more throwing knives flew toward his chest.

Lu Zhaolin called out from behind, "Your Highness, be careful!"

Li Chengan exerted all his strength, wielding the Qinggang sword, and finally managed to deflect the several flying knives.

Suddenly, a loud "boom" was heard, and a huge boulder weighing thousands of pounds flew in from outside and crashed down on Zhang Shizheng.

Zhang Shizheng had eyes in all directions and ears to all sides.

He heard a menacing wind behind him and dared not turn around.

He quickly dodged to the side, and the stone crashed to the ground, creating a large crater and sending dust flying.

"Your Highness, don't panic, I'm here!"

Li Chengan looked in the direction of the sound and saw a big man approaching. The man was none other than Qin Ying.

Li Chengan breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that with this kid here, there shouldn't be any major problems.

After releasing Bianji, Qin Ying thought to herself, "I still have to catch that flower thief."

Once we catch that brat, we'll gouge his eyes out for peeping at Xue'er while she's bathing.

in addition,

Qin Ying was pondering to himself when Gongsun Wuda told him that he had encountered three monks who wanted to leave the city.

Of those three monks, one was the Venerable Xuanzang.

Another person had sores on his face and wanted to ask Sun Simiao to treat him.

So, what kind of person would seek out Sun Simiao?

The entire city of Chang'an is searching for the Crown Prince. Could that monk be the Crown Prince in disguise?

After much deliberation, Qin Ying headed towards Zhongnan Mountain.

In the roadside grass,

He then saw specks of blood.

He wondered if this was left behind by Ashina Jieshe when he was injured.

That kid must have gone to Sun Simiao for treatment.

Qin Ying had visited Sun Simiao's thatched cottage before, so he knew the way well.

He then headed straight for Sun Simiao's thatched cottage.

Unexpectedly, when I arrived here,

He saw that Zhang Shizheng was going mad and trying to harm the Crown Prince.

In desperation, he picked up a large rock and threw it over.

Although Zhang Sizheng dodged the large rock, his heart was still pounding with fear.

After entering the thatched cottage, Qin Ying quickly bowed and said, "Your Highness, you've been frightened. I've been looking for you."

I heard Chang He gave the order to arrest you; they've really gone mad.

Are you alright?

"I'm fine."

Where did you come from?

Qin Ying then recounted how she had come here.

of course,

He says what he should say and doesn't say what he shouldn't say.

He didn't mention the part about Princess Gaoyang and Bianji.

"I see,

"However, next time you invite Gongsun Wuda for drinks, you have to pay. How can you let General Gongsun pay the bill?" Li Chengqian laughed.

"That kid wants to arrest you, and I'm paying for his bill?"

"I'm already being nice by drinking with him." Qin Ying retorted, feeling indignant.

Upon hearing this, Li Chengan wanted to laugh but couldn't: "You're too stingy."

"It's not that I'm petty, I'm judging people based on character."

As Qin Ying spoke, her gaze fell upon Ashina Jieshelu.

Ashina Jieshe was extremely sensitive because of the injury on his leg.

"So, you're the womanizer, buddy!"

As Qin Ying spoke, she stepped forward to grab Ashina Jieshe.

Ashina Jieshe was not someone to be trifled with.

He raised his right hand, and a dart struck Qin Ying's throat.

Qin Ying performed a backflip and caught the dart with her feet.

He casually threw the dart back.

Ashina Jieshe dodged to the side, moving more than six feet away, thus avoiding the dart.

Seeing this, Zhang Shizheng waved his guzheng and stepped forward to lend a helping hand.

That guzheng is very heavy. If it hit someone on the head, would that be good?

Qin Ying was like a newborn calf unafraid of tigers, fighting against two assassins, Ashina Jieshe and Zhang Shizheng, without any fear.

The three fought for more than ten rounds without a clear winner.

Qin Ying, caught up in the excitement, said, "Show me what you've got!"

Li Chengan watched from the side and thought to himself that Qin Ying's kung fu had improved a lot.

He fought two generals with great strength and held his own.

but,

but,

Because Ashina Jieshe was injured in the leg, Qin Ying gained an advantage.

however,

To Li Chengqian's surprise,

As they fought...

suddenly,

It was as if a bolt of lightning struck the thatched cottage.

Then,

With a loud "bang," Qin Ying fell backward to the ground.

Li Chengan was taken aback and quickly called out, "Qin Ying, what's wrong?"

"Your Highness, I don't know what happened, I lost my balance and suddenly fell down."

Just as Qin Ying was about to get up, she heard someone say, "You two, hurry up and tie him up! What are you waiting for?"

Zhang Shizheng and Ashina Jieshe then realized what was happening and tied Qin Ying up tightly with rope.

original,

The person who arrived was none other than Hegan Chengji, the leader of the three great assassins.

He held the Heaven-Slaying Sword in his hand, its blade gleaming and exuding a chilling aura.

Li Chenggan never expected to meet Hegan Chengji here.

Li Chengan felt a chill in his heart, thinking that today was completely over.

This guy is a murderer!

This is going to be interesting; all three assassins have arrived.

They had hoped that Qin Ying would display his great prowess, but unexpectedly, Qin Ying was also arrested. How could he possibly be a match for the three of them on his own?

but,

Li Chengqian was also very stubborn.

He would rather die standing than live on his knees.

At this point,

He knew that being afraid was useless, so instead of begging for mercy and acting like a coward, he might as well fight back.

"Hegan Chengji, have you come to kill me?"

He Gan Chengji's face was gloomy: "Li Chenggan, last time you got a free ride outside Xuanwu Gate,

This time, you probably won't be so lucky.

Li Chengqian looked at Hegan Chengji and said, "Didn't you want to kill me?"

"Alright, then bring it on!"

Hegan Chengji had absolute confidence and certainty in dealing with Li Chenggan.

Then he turned to Zhang Shizheng and Ashina Jieshe and said:

"You need not interfere while I am fighting Li Chenggan."

"promise!"

Zhang Shizheng and Ashina Jieshe agreed, then stepped aside to observe the enemy from the sidelines.

But then Hegan Chengji used a move called "Immortal Points the Way," with the tip of his sword pointing directly at Li Chengqian's throat.

Li Chengan was not to be outdone and swung his sword to block.

The two men exchanged blows and began fighting in the thatched cottage.

In a blink of an eye,

Ten rounds passed, and the two remained evenly matched.

Qin Ying watched from the side, feeling anxious but helpless.

He wanted to help Li Chengqian, but the ropes were tied so tightly that he couldn't move at all.

Sun Simiao watched from the side.

Although Sun Simiao did not know martial arts,

However, he could also see that...

He Gan Chengji truly deserves to be called the number one assassin of the Tang Dynasty, and the Yitian Sword in his hand is a treasure among treasures.

It dazzled him.

He was also worried about Li Chenggan.

To be honest, Li Chenggan faced many dangers; several times, he was almost hit by Hegan Chengji.

but,

Li Chengan remained calm and composed, giving his all to fight against the greatest assassin of the Tang Dynasty.

Li Chenggan understood that if he relaxed even slightly at this moment, he would lose his life.

He Gan Chengji really went all out; he didn't care if you were a prince or not.

Li Chenggan roused himself and fought with increasing ferocity, thrusting his sword toward Hegan Chengji's left shoulder with lightning speed.

It stands to reason,

This sword strike came unexpectedly, and Hegan Chengji couldn't dodge it.

Unexpectedly, just as he was about to stab Hegan Chengji, Hegan Chengji suddenly disappeared.

Li Chenggan was also taken aback. He looked around but couldn't find Hegan Chengji anywhere.

Li Chenggan thought to himself, "This is really strange. He was right in front of me just now, so why has he suddenly disappeared?"

at this time,

Suddenly, a bulge appeared on the ground, and it moved rapidly toward Li Chenggan's location.

suddenly,

A sharp sword pierced Li Chengqian's abdomen from inside the bulge.

Li Chengan was taken aback and quickly used his Qinggang sword to block.

The sword strike was blocked.

but,

To Li Chengqian's surprise, Hegan Chengji jumped out from inside and stabbed Li Chengqian in the chest with his sword.

It turned out that He Gan Chengji had hidden a sword in his left sleeve.

Li Chengan wanted to hide, but it was too late.

There was a "thud" sound in his ear; the sword had pierced Li Chengqian's heart.

Seeing this, Qin Ying anxiously exclaimed, "Your Highness, how could you be so careless!"

You died such a terrible death, waaaaah...!