Li Luo was sitting at the table drinking tea. Since the assassination in the palace, Li Luo seemed to have become a different person, taciturn and no longer as naughty as before.
Su Xue picked up Li Luo's book and put it away gently. She looked at Li Luo worriedly, wondering what the young man in front of him who was so calm and unbelieving his age was thinking.
Li Luo raised his eyes and glanced at Su Xue, and said in a deep voice: "Su Xue, go find Butler Li and come over."
"Yes." Su Xue responded and exited the room.
A few moments later, Li Luo looked at Butler Li quietly without saying anything. Butler Li's surname was not Li, his original name was Zheng Zhong. He worked hard in the palace and won the trust of Prince Chun. He was given the surname Li and changed his name to Li Zhong.
Li Zhong has been serving Prince Chun since he was young. He was originally a close guard in the palace. From the palace to the palace, he has been with Li Chengye for thirty years. He can be regarded as the elder of the palace.
"Mr. Li, sit down."
"I don't dare, I just need to stand, little guy." Butler Li said with a respectful salute.
"I heard that Mr. Li has been in the palace for thirty years?"
"Yes, I have been serving the prince for more than thirty years because of his misguided love."
"Well, Manager Li must have heard about the affairs of the palace."
Li Zhong's heart was moved and he responded in a deep voice: "I don't dare to be the young prince and make false compliments. I wonder what the young prince is asking about?"
"Luo'er."
Li Zhong was startled, glanced at Li Luo, and then looked at Su Xue who was aside. Seeing that Su Xue also looked puzzled, he cautiously replied: "Luo'er? She's not..."
"I know that Luo'er colluded with the rebels, and now his body is still on display in the front yard."
"The young prince doesn't know what he wants to ask Luo'er. If the villain knows, he will tell you everything."
Li Luo stood up, walked to Li Zhong, and said word by word: "Before Luo'er left the palace and while I was still in the palace, what happened to her?"
Li Zhong frowned secretly, but he didn't expect that time had passed and Li Luo would actually recall this matter.
Li Zhong thought for a while and said: "There is nothing wrong. I remember that Luo'er hurriedly asked for leave that day, saying that there was an emergency at home and he wanted to go back. The matter was in a hurry, and I didn't dare to make arbitrary decisions. I specially informed the empress.
Ji Luoer is usually smart, diligent, and kind..."
"Is that all?" Li Luo interrupted loudly.
"That's all I know. I really can't figure out why Luo Er colluded with the assassins and turned against the bone seller."
"Yes." Li Luo responded lightly, then changed the topic, "Steward Li is a well-rounded steward. By the time I succeed to the throne, I should be able to secure my position as steward."
Li Zhong felt a chill in his heart and thought something was wrong. He nodded hurriedly and said, "I have tried my best. It is my blessing to be able to serve the young prince."
"But I don't know if I have this blessing."
Li Zhong was startled, his expression straightened, and he respectfully replied: "My young prince, I don't know what the villain's crime is. Please clarify me."
Li Luo said slowly: "Luo'er has been beside me since I can remember. Others didn't know about her. Does Butler Li think I don't know about her either? Luo'er hurriedly asked for leave and didn't even have time to inform me. It was already out of the blue.
What's strange is that Luo'er will never turn against the seller no matter what. How could this happen without a big change? How can I believe what you say!"
Li Zhong bowed his arms to the ground and said hurriedly: "Back to the young prince, Luo'er may indeed have something hidden, but I really don't know why she acted like this."
Li Luo looked at Li Zhong quietly and said calmly: "Steward Li, do you dare to kill me?"
Li Zhong was shocked, and quickly knelt down and said in a trembling voice: "How could the young prince think like this? I have been in the government for many years and have been working hard, and I am even more loyal to the prince. Even if I had the courage, I would not dare to attack the master.
Little Prince Ming Jian."
Li Luo was silent. Li Zhong raised his head and glanced at Li Luo. Li Luo was staring at him, his eyes were calm. There was neither hatred nor anger. He just looked at it quietly, as if he was looking at a table.
The chair was lifeless.
Li Zhong sweated on his vest. He had known for a long time that the young prince often practiced martial arts with the generals under Prince Chun on the battlefield. It was unusual for him to have a murderous spirit. Looking at Li Luo's eyes, Li Zhong did not dare to doubt it at all.
Li Luo was just threatening.
Li Luo took off his sword and pulled it out gently. The sword's energy was cold and biting, and it was a magical weapon.
He coughed lightly and said calmly: "This sword is called Xingxiu, have you heard of it, Butler Li?"
Li Zhong glanced at the long sword in Li Luo's palm, twitched the corners of his eyes, and said in a deep voice: "Of course I know that the Star Sword is one of the seven great swords of Da Gan. Back then, the young prince was so talented that he was so talented that the Holy One was overjoyed.
This sword was specially given to me, and it is still a good story in Zhuo City."
Li Luo smiled mischievously, sheathed the Xingxu Sword gently, cast his gaze from a distance, and said coldly: "Steward Li has unique skills that I cannot defeat. Besides, I don't dare to do anything to you today. After today, Steward Li
, you run away."
Su Xue exclaimed, Li Luo used to be gentle and gentle, and he was never arrogant even when meeting the servants in the mansion. He was quite amiable. Everyone in the mansion loved Li Luo very much. They had never seen Li Luo look so domineering.
Li Zhong was startled, cold sweat broke out on his forehead, and said bitterly: "What do you mean, young prince?"
"You are my father's confidant, and you have great power in Prince Chun's palace. Naturally, you don't take me seriously. It's just that although I am young, I will become a prince one day, and I will not tolerate you by then. Li
Do you think the steward thinks you and I are more important in the eyes of my father?"
"Young prince, please calm down. I am just a mere servant. How dare I compare myself to the young prince? It's just that I really don't know what happened to Luo'er. I hope the young prince will understand."
Li Luo sighed and said quietly: "Steward Li, you are a smart man, and I am not stupid either. There will be a time when Luo'er's affairs will be known to the full extent. Three years, five years, maybe not so long.
Even if Butler Li can kill everyone who knows the whole story, I can still learn the whole story from my mother or father. When that day comes, Butler Li, how do you think I should get along with you?"
"Here, young prince, if you want the villain to die, I will never frown. The villain is loyal to the palace, as can be seen from the sun and the moon."
"Steward Li, you have been in the palace for a long time in your early years. When did the affairs of the prince's family only focus on loyalty? I know that you are extremely loyal to the prince. Although we don't have a close relationship, I respect you very much, so
It’s only now that I made it clear that if you want to survive, don’t stay in Prince Chun’s Mansion anymore.”
Li Zhong was at a loss for words. He had become the general manager of Prince Chun's palace. He was used to the big storms in the government and the public. He didn't want to meet Li Luo today. He was even more open and domineering. His words were overwhelming. No matter how much he tried to push people away, it was of no use. He smiled bitterly and said: "Little
My lord, you are trying to force this villain to death."
"Steward Li, you are loyal to my father. Luo'er is not the same to me. It is true that Luoer colluded with the assassins. I have no intention or power to vindicate her, but you should let me know what happened. If one day
If something goes wrong, it's hard to say anything. Wouldn't my father treat you like this? We are both members of the royal family, and we are destined to live and die, but there are people who care about you. It is better to be alone and helpless if you can get a stick of incense during the Qingming Festival.
"
Li Zhong was stunned and looked at Li Luo. He was speechless for a long time. He didn't know whether it was a blessing or a curse to have such a master. Being a slave and a maid, in addition to making a living, he also wanted to have a master who could rely on him for the rest of his life.
Li Zhong sighed and said in a deep voice: "The villain also encountered such a thing when he was accompanying the prince in the palace. The battle in the palace was even more dangerous. If the prince hadn't saved him, I'm afraid the villain's bones would not have been buried.
Which mountain top is in the wilderness? Little prince, you and the prince look so alike back then. The villain is luckier than Luo'er. He has survived all these years, was born as a member of the prince's palace and died as a ghost of the prince's palace. He has no regrets in this life. Luo'er can meet the young prince.
, even if I die, I will have no regrets.”
Li Luo's heart ached, and he bowed and said, "Thank you, Butler Li. That's it for now. Please get up and speak."
Li Zhong bowed and stood up. The young prince in front of him was completely different from the previous one. Li Zhong thought for a moment and replied sadly: "If I tell this to the young prince, I will become an unfaithful and unjust person."
generation."
"Did my father ever order you to keep your mouth shut?"
"Exactly." Li Zhong said bluntly, "The prince and the empress were worried that the young prince would be upset, so they ordered everyone in the house to keep silent and not to leak any information."
"I guess that's the case too. Can Butler Li tell me today?"
Li Zhong glanced at Su Xue to the side, bowed and said, "I still can't say anything, little man."
Li Luo was not angry, and said with a faint smile: "Okay, it turns out that Butler Li wants to see me turning against my father, the king, and my mother."
Li Zhong hesitated and opened his mouth without saying anything. Li Luo said indifferently: "Not everyone in the palace is as loyal as Butler Li. I was born in the palace and know the importance. No matter what happened to Luo'er, Li Tong
The foreign enemy is a fact, even if Luoer comes back to life, he will not be able to argue with it." After saying this, he paused slightly and glanced at Su Xue.
He said calmly, "Luo'er is not here, Su Xue is my only confidant. If what happened today is spread, I will kill her to protect you."