In the morning, the gates of Dunhuafang and Xiuzhengfang were closed tightly, and people inside were not allowed to go out. The road south of the square wall was filled with Qianniu Guard soldiers. The ground was cleaned in advance and the streets were splashed with water.
At this time, dozens of gorgeous carriages drove out from the corridors of the city wall, closely guarded by cavalry. One of the carriages with carved dragons and painted phoenixes was particularly eye-catching. It was the carriage in which the imperial concubine Yang Yuhuan was riding.
This is not a formal trip, but the imperial concubine is going to Daci Temple to worship Buddha and make wishes. It is a private matter, so there is not so much etiquette.
Yang Yuhuan was wearing a plain white palace dress, without any gorgeous jewelry, and a light gauze curtain hat. She sat quietly in the carriage. The carriage was very smooth and she could not feel any bumps. There was a little boy on her left and right.
The palace maid, with Suzaku and Liefeng sitting in front and behind her, the master and apprentice were responsible for protecting the safety of the imperial concubine.
Daci'en Temple is located in Jinchangfang. It was built by Li Zhi, Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty, in memory of his mother's eldest grandson, the Queen. It is a royal temple of the Tang Dynasty.
Concubine Yang dreamed of her mother at night, so she decided to come to Da Ci'en Temple to offer incense and make wishes for her mother.
To make a wish for my mother, naturally Mrs. Guo and Mrs. Korea also came together. A large number of vehicles drove towards the side entrance of Jinchangfang.
The side entrance of Jinchangfang is specially opened for Daci'en Temple. Vehicles can drive directly in and stop in the square inside the temple.
Dozens of palace maids held up long fans and surrounded the imperial concubine as they walked slowly, followed by Mrs. Guo Guo, Mrs. Korea and their maids. There were no pilgrims in the temple. Abbot Guangzhi, Master Guangzhi, and a dozen eminent monks came forward to salute, "
Amitabha Buddha, the poor monk Guangzhi, the abbot of Daci’en Temple, meets the noble concubine!”
Yang Yuhuan lightly opened her red lips and said, "I have disturbed the abbot today. I will make a promise in front of the Buddha, burn incense and leave!"
"Your Majesty, please!"
When everyone came to the main hall, Yang Yuhuan walked into the hall and said to everyone: "Today I want to make a wish to the Buddha alone. No one is allowed around me. You all should step aside!"
All the palace maids went out one after another, and Yang Yuhuan said to the two sisters: "Second sister, third sister, you can go out too! I want to make a wish to the Buddha alone, as long as Liefeng is by my side."
Mrs. Guo Guo and Mrs. Han were surprised. They looked at each other and had to turn around and leave the hall.
Liefeng said to the abbot again: "Master Guangzhi, please go out too! Your Majesty doesn't want anyone around."
"Amitabha, poor monk, retreat."
Master Guangzhi also went out with several disciples. Lie Feng winked at Suzaku, and they both closed the front and rear hall doors at the same time.
Yang Yuhuan slowly knelt down on the futon in front of the Buddha, put her palms together and whispered: "Little girl Yuhuan, see the Buddha!"
At this time, someone beside her also knelt down. Lie Feng frowned, how could this brat kneel with the imperial concubine, but she had no time to correct herself, so she had to hold back.
"Are you Li Ye?" Yang Yuhuan asked calmly.
"We met, at Feilong's funeral."
Yang Yuhuan nodded, she still remembered a tall and mighty young man.
Li Ye used incense ashes to write the three words "Mawei Station" on the ground, "You should know!"
Yang Yuhuan was shocked and whispered for a long time: "Feilong said I would die here!"
"There should be another sentence, I am the only one in the world who can save you!"
Yang Yuhuan nodded, and Li Ye added: "Both Feilong and I have leaked the secret, and we each have our own selfish motives. Please understand."
"What do you want?" Yang Yuhuan asked in a low voice.
"I just hope that my grandfather and parents will be safe and not be liquidated or suffer any misfortune."
Yang Yuhuan nodded, "I can promise you!"
Li Ye wiped away the ashes of the incense and said calmly: "I am afraid that I am the only one in the world who can protect the queen from this disaster."
After saying that, he stood up and left. Yang Yuhuan did not get up and was still making a wish for his mother.
Lie Feng saw Li Ye's figure disappearing above the Main Hall. She saw that the imperial concubine had already lit incense, so she slowly opened the door.
Li Ye sat on the roof of the Main Hall, watching Yang Guifei's motorcade leaving. The faint fragrance of Yang Yuhuan was still lingering in his mind. This woman was similar in age to his mother, but she still maintained a strong charm. No wonder Feilong
Be crazy about her all your life.
Li Ye didn't know what kind of butterfly effect his promise would bring, but at this moment, he couldn't care less.
Ten days passed in a flash. Early that morning, Wang Gong, the royal censor, hurriedly came to the official room of Prime Minister Li Linfu. He bowed and saluted: "To the Prime Minister, I received urgent news last night. My father died of a sudden illness. I would like to invite you."
I have ten days off and rush to Puzhou to attend to my father’s funeral!”
Li Linfu frowned and said, "Does Zhongcheng want Ding You to mourn?"
“I haven’t considered it yet, but getting to Puzhou is a top priority!”
"I can approve it. When will you leave? Who will you go with?"
"The Prime Minister has approved the vacation, and I will go home immediately. Naturally, I will go back with my brother. He is already waiting in my house."
Li Linfu nodded, "The weather is hot and it is not suitable to leave your father's body for a long time. You should go back quickly! I will go and talk to the Emperor."
"Thank you, Prime Minister, for your permission!"
Wang Gong bowed and left in a hurry.
Li Linfu watched Wang Gong go away coldly. Li Linfu was a little hesitant before because he would lose too much by getting rid of Wang Gong. But just two days ago, he got news from Wang Jian that Yang Wei paid a night visit to Wang Gong's house on behalf of Mrs. Guo Guo.
The two of them talked secretly for nearly an hour before Wang Gong personally sent Yang Sui out of the house.
Li Linfu also had murderous intentions in his heart. Chen Xilie betrayed him. Now even Wang Gong has begun to have different intentions. He can still tolerate Chen Xilie, but Wang Gong is different. He has too many details about himself.
Li Linfu immediately sent for his trusted guard Wang Kuan, handed him a letter, and whispered: "Go to Gaosheng Inn near Xicheng Gate in Xinfeng County."
Li Ye finally received the news from his grandfather. At noon, he was sitting in a tea shed. The road next to it was the only way to Pujin Pass. Li Ye turned his back to the road and ate and drank tea leisurely.
At this time, a group of people on horseback came from a distance, about seven or eight people, surrounded by two knights.
Li Ye quickly glanced back and saw that the leader was Wang Gong. He was wearing a gauze hat, a blue gown, a leather belt around his waist, and a white cloth wrapped around his left arm.
The person next to him is dressed similarly to him and looks similar. He should be Wang Gong's brother Wang Wen. This man is a famous gangster in Chang'an. He has opened three martial arts schools and has hundreds of disciples. Historically, he is
He colluded with the famous murderer Yu Tu in Chang'an to cause rebellion, and planned to bring down the high-ranking officials who participated in the spring festival, but was reported by his disciples.
Of course, it is more likely that the emperor Li Longji instigated Yang Guozhong to plan this case behind his back, killing Wang Gong, taking away the power of Yushitai, and at the same time completely losing power to Li Linfu.
But this Wang Wen is actually not important. He is just a piece of grass that is parasitic on Wang Gong's power. If Wang Gong dies, his good days will come to an end. If he is lucky, he can escape Chang'an and go back to his hometown to live a low-key life. If he is not lucky, he will
Directly killed by the enemy.
Li Ye was more concerned about the items Wang Gong carried with him. His grandfather told him in a letter that Wang Gong carried a small dark red leather box with him, which was inseparable from him. It contained the most important confidential letters, including those written by Li Linfu.
Some of his warrant approvals, etc.
To kill Wang Gong, you must also obtain and destroy this leather box.
At this time, two followers came to buy steamed buns. Wang Gong shouted from a distance: "Essential steamed buns, no meat!"
The entourage bought two large baskets of steamed buns as dry food on the road, and the group continued to urge their horses to gallop eastward.
Li Ye rode Mo Jin and was very fast. He crossed the Wei River directly from Xinfeng County and rushed to Pujin Pass from the north bank of the Wei River.
Pujin Pass is the most important ferry crossing from Guanzhong to Hedong. The Yellow River here is gentle, which is very suitable for ferries to cross the Yellow River. On the other side is Puzhou Hedong County. Since the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, this has been the most important ferry crossing between the Qin and Jin families.
There are many ferries at Pujin Pass, and some large ferries can also carry horse-drawn carriages across the river.
Three days later, Wang Gong and his entourage arrived at Pujin Pass. They found a ferry that was about to open. Everyone quickly got on board.
Li Ye watched Wang Gong board the ship from a distance in the crowd, and he had no mercy in his heart. The political struggle in the Tang Dynasty was so cruel. Once he was on the wrong team, his life and family would be destroyed.
Li Ye quickly followed and got on the boat. The boss of the boat opened the bamboo pole and the ferry slowly sailed across the river.
This ferry can carry more than thirty people. In addition to Wang Gong brothers and six attendants, there are also nearly twenty ordinary passengers, some of whom are businessmen and some who are visiting relatives and friends on the other side.
Wang Gong sat on the edge, still carrying his small dark red leather suitcase. Every time he went back, he would chat with the boatmen to learn about the customs, etc., but today he was not in the mood. His father was violent
He was both sad and full of doubts. His father was in good health, so why did he die suddenly?
When the ferry reached the middle of the river, a cargo ship happened to be going down the river. The boss of the ship shouted: "Slow down, don't get hit by it, everyone, be careful and sit tight!"
Everyone's attention was drawn to the cargo ship to the north.
At this moment, a passenger stumbled over. He passed by Wang Gong. Wang Gong frowned and stepped aside. Unexpectedly, the passenger lost his footing and suddenly fell on Wang Gong. The two of them swayed.
They all fell into the Yellow River.
Wang Gong's men were all attracted by the cargo ship to the north. When they turned around and found that their master had fallen into the water, they were shocked. They stood up and shouted: "Save people quickly, someone has fallen into the water!"