A lowly soldier becomes king, I slaughter my way through the late Tang Dynasty!

"This is Guangji Nunnery, a nunnery where high-ranking officials and nobles in the city usually come to worship Buddha."

"A nunnery? Can we go in like this?"

Li Rui pointed to his wet clothes and asked.

Zhao Hongyin, familiar with the capital, nodded with a smile.

"Ordinary people are naturally not allowed to enter, but with Commander Li here, where can't we go?"

Li Rui was speechless.

Indeed, in this era, status and position are the true power.

A group of disheveled men entered the nunnery, but instead of being expelled, they were kindly taken in.

With the help of money, the dignified military governor of a town easily took over several small courtyards in Guangji Temple as his base.

After arranging his men, Li Yin bowed to Zhao Hongyin.

"We're moving fast, and there are still five days until the grand assembly, so we'll stay at Guangji Temple for the next few days."

Zhao Hongyin nodded and then cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards Li Rui.

"Please stay here, both of you. I must return to the capital to report back. If you have time, please feel free to visit my home anytime."

After saying that, Zhao Hongyin left.

Li Yin was feeling very uncomfortable because he hadn't taken a bath, so he quickly ordered his personal guards to boil water.

Li Rui was assigned to a separate courtyard, which was simple but quiet.

He took off his wet clothes and hung them on a bamboo pole to dry.

He entered the room shirtless, about to pick up a pen to write a letter.

Inquire with Wang Shuyu, who is far away in Dingzhou, whether he has instructed the farmers in Boling County to resume cultivation.

suddenly!

A soft sound came from behind the wall.

Li Rui almost instinctively drew his long sword and shouted in a low voice.

"Who's there? Show yourself!"

A faint rustling sound came from the pile of junk in the corner, but it quickly went silent.

Li Rui slowly approached, his muscles tense, ready to kill his opponent with a single blow at any moment!

Perhaps sensing Li Rui's murderous intent, the people in the pile of debris immediately begged for mercy.

"General, please don't make a move. I only wandered in by mistake and hid because I was afraid of being discovered by you."

As she spoke, a delicate figure tentatively took half a step forward.

Li Rui kicked over the pile of debris, confirming that there was only one woman there.

He then used the back of the knife to pry open the woman's sleeve to make sure she wasn't carrying any weapon before sheathing the knife.

The entire process was so smooth and efficient that the woman was astonished.

"Is the general so wary?"

Li Rui said calmly.

"I just came from Dingzhou, so I'm naturally on guard. Please don't take offense, young lady."

Feng Yao patted the dust off her clothes, and her eyes lit up when she heard that Li Rui came from Dingzhou.

"Dingzhou? You just won a battle and returned to the capital to receive your reward?"

"Yes, if you have nothing else to do, please leave."

Feng Yao pursed her lips, somewhat surprised.

Given her looks, this man didn't look at her inappropriately or make any suggestive remarks.

For a moment, Feng Yao felt somewhat insecure.

"May I ask your name, General?"

Li Rui frowned and moved further away from Feng Yao.

Indeed, this woman is exceptionally beautiful!

Judging solely from her looks and appearance, she is by no means inferior to Wang Shuyu and Liu Fuji.

But it's precisely because it's so beautiful!

She was also seen in the vicinity of the capital, dressed in expensive silk and with her hair styled in an updo like a married woman.

It's obvious even to a fool.

This must be the wife of some high-ranking official!

Li Rui didn't want to ruin things for a woman at such a crucial juncture when his career was just starting out.

It's true that he needs top-tier beauties, and he likes them himself.

But we must never let the smaller head control the larger head!

Staying rational is the key to success.

"We are complete strangers. Since you have wandered into this place by mistake, please leave quickly."

Feng Yao unconsciously bit her red lips, feeling even more incredulous.

Could it be... that this person has homosexual tendencies?

Not interested in women?

Otherwise, if Li Rui were interested in women, Feng Yao was confident that he wouldn't be so calm!

but.

Even though Li Rui is handsome and has a masculine physique.

Feng Yao was, after all, the Empress.

She wouldn't do anything so degrading just because she's somewhat interested in Li Rui.

"I have troubled the general."

Feng Yao spoke softly, leaving behind a breathtakingly beautiful smile, and swayed her supple waist as she left the courtyard.

As she left the courtyard, she encountered palace maids who were anxiously searching for her.

Feng Yao rolled her eyes, grabbed the palace maid's ear, and scolded her.

"You, Yunlian, panic the moment you see a man, you don't even care about me anymore?"

The palace maid looked aggrieved.

"It was clearly the Empress who panicked first and ran to hide herself."

Feng Yao's pretty face flushed slightly, and she increased the pressure on her hands, gritting her teeth as she spoke.

"Still trying to deny it! You're clearly just panicking."

The palace maid pouted and had no choice but to beg for forgiveness, admitting that she had panicked.

Actually.

Feng Yao didn't know why, but as soon as she saw Li Rui walking towards the temple, she panicked and hid.

Perhaps it was the warm spring breeze, or perhaps it was the fluttering of my heart...

who cares.

Anyway, this experience wasn't too bad.

After the two left the temple, the convoy that had been waiting a hundred meters away came forward to welcome Feng Yao back to the palace.

As luck would have it, they ran into Zhao Hongyin, who had not been gone long, on the road.

Li Rui didn't know Feng Yao, but Zhao Hongyin naturally knew the Empress.

He quickly dismounted and paid his respects.

Feng Yao sat inside the carriage, only half of her face visible.

Even from just this half of her face, her elegant and noble temperament is already fully revealed.

She exuded a dignified and elegant aura, completely different from the panicked young woman she had been in the temple.

"Commander Zhao, what was the name of the person who was with you just now?"

Zhao Hongyin was taken aback for a moment before answering.

"Your Majesty, the people traveling with us are Li Yin, the military governor of Yiwu Army, and Li Rui, the inspector of the Ministry of Works."

Upon hearing this, Feng Yao was stunned.

Li Rui, the Inspector General?

Isn't this Li Rui and Li Yulong, who's been making headlines in Bianliang lately?

I've heard about this person's deeds countless times, and each time I'm still deeply moved!

His Majesty, recognizing his great merits, bestowed upon him the title of Inspector of the Ministry of Works and granted him the important official position of Commander-in-Chief of the Right Wing of the Palace Guard!

As a result, Li Rui was appointed as the Inspector of the Ministry of Works, but refused to serve as an official in the Palace Guard!

It is said that the Khitans have stationed troops in Yan and Yun, and are ready to move south at any time.

He wanted to stay in Dingzhou to strengthen the army and defend the Jin Dynasty against the Khitan!

It also borrowed from a famous poem by the Tang Dynasty poet Li He to express his aspirations.

"To repay your kindness on the golden platform, I will wield the jade dragon and die for you."

What a wonderful poem about loyalty to the emperor and love for the country!

Since the fall of the Tang Dynasty, there have been very few people in the world who are loyal to the emperor and love their country.

Now, finally, another one, Li Rui, has emerged!

When the news reached Bianliang, the soldiers and civilians were moved and gave Li Rui the nickname "Li Yulong".

Li Rui is likened to a jade dragon sword, which helps the emperor overcome obstacles and defends the borders for the country.

The meaning is quite good.

I wonder what Li Rui himself, and Li Yin and Niu Ben, who know he keeps a private army, will look like when they hear about it.

Recalling Li Rui's appearance, Feng Yao's heart, which had just calmed down, started pounding again unconsciously.

It really is the legendary Li Fengyi, Li Yulong!

He is sharp and outspoken, with a handsome face, like a hidden dragon!

There really is such a man in this world~~

Just as Feng Yao's thoughts were wandering, Zhao Hongyin asked, full of questions.

"The Empress?"

Feng Yao woke up with a start, quickly calmed herself down, and said dignifiedly.

"It's alright, do as you please."

Zhao Hongyin bowed and withdrew.

Feng Yao returned to the palace, lost in thought the whole way.

As she disembarked from the carriage, she finally spoke softly.

"If I have nothing to do tomorrow, I'll go to Guangji Temple to worship Buddha."

The palace maid gave a blank reminder.

"If His Majesty summons me..."

Feng Yao interrupted impatiently.

"What are you summoning? He only summons that prostitute! I must worship Buddha sincerely, I cannot go for just one day, that would be disrespectful to Buddha."

The palace maid dared not speak, but she harbored resentment in her heart.

What devout worship of Buddha...

When you went before, didn't you always come back in half a day?

The fact that I'm going there again this time is probably related to that Li Rui!

Li Rui, Li Fengshi, Li Yulong...

So many names, such a prominent presence.

snort!

The palace maids were deeply distressed.

What if the Empress and Li Rui fall for each other and do something outrageous...?

What should I do?!