No one expected that the autumn banquet for selecting the Crown Princess would end like this.
The mastermind behind the attack, Jiang Yi, was hit by an arrow and escaped, while Li Da and Wei Si were seriously injured.
The remaining accomplices, such as the Wei family, as well as Lu Changshi and others who were cooperating, were captured by Li Wen's men who were well prepared.
This autumn banquet was held grandly, and most of the dignitaries from Dongjiang's well-known families came, which was just convenient for him to clean up the house.
Things were not finished for a while, so Xu Yin and others could not leave for a while, so they could only find a room to stay with nothing to do.
"Big sister! Third sister!" Xu Ze's voice came from outside, and then he saw him running in in a hurry, shouting, "Are you okay?"
The two sisters turned to look at him, then turned back again, one yawned and the other sighed boredly.
"Brother Xu, your reaction was too slow. You didn't come until the matter was over." Yan Ling was cleaning his sword and joking with him.
Xu Ze glared at him and said angrily: "You still dare to say that you asked me to bring my own bodyguard just in case, but I didn't dare to walk away even half a step, and you didn't help me at all."
Xu Yin couldn't help laughing: "Brother, why do you just listen to him? What if he cheats on you?"
Xu Ze scratched his head before he realized: "Yes..."
Then he glared at me again: "Did you lie to me?"
Yan Ling laughed out loud.
Xu Yin said something fair: "This is Dongjiang after all. If something happens, of course, my family must be trusted."
Xu Ze let out a long breath. So, it's not that he was useless, it was just that what he was prepared for didn't happen.
Soldiers and horses came and went outside, until the sun set and it finally became quiet.
Li Wen's captain of the bodyguard came over and greeted him politely: "The carriage and horses are ready. Please get in the carriage and return."
Now that he was able to leave, several people couldn't wait to follow him out.
Standing at the garden gate and looking in, I saw that the top floor of Wangjiang Tower was burnt black, without any of the splendor and splendor it once had, and it looked like a decadent scene.
The finishing touches had nothing to do with them. When they returned to the post house, they each freshened up and rested.
…
As night fell, Li Wen finally finished cooking and went to see his father.
"Father!"
The princess returned first, and King Dongjiang already knew what happened from her mouth.
"Erlang, Erlang actually did such a thing?!"
Li Wen glanced outside, and the others withdrew knowingly.
"The facts are in front of us, and we cannot tolerate disbelief. Father, my second brother has failed to live up to your love."
King Dongjiang's eyes showed sadness: "Your mother didn't give you a brother, but you still want to be a father. This is a blessing. No one competes with you for the title, and there are still Erlang and Sanlang to assist you... I didn't expect it!"
Li Wen said softly: "Power touches people's hearts. The second brother is ungrateful. It's his own fault. The third brother is still good. He was taken hostage by the second brother and he still worried about my safety."
King Dongjiang nodded and asked, "Has Lu Changshi been bribed by him too?"
"Yes. The child has already examined him."
King Dongjiang showed an angry look on his face: "My father thinks highly of him, but even if Erlang comes to power, he can't give him more. Why should he be dissatisfied?"
Li Wen sighed: "Father, the people's hearts are weak. You gave him the highest status as a civil servant, but he still wants the military power in the hands of Governor Yang."
King Dongjiang was extremely angry and laughed back: "Huh? He wants to take control of the military and political affairs. Does this mean he wants to become the king?"
Li Wen just smiled. Otherwise, how could he have power over the entire government and cover the sky with one hand?
He stretched out his hand to tuck his father's quilt and said softly: "No matter what he wanted, he has been defeated now. Jiang Yi was injured and fled. I have asked Governor Yang to wait for the opportunity. Father, you can rest in peace and recover. Don't worry anymore."
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Looking at his son who was pregnant with his mother, the King of Dongjiang showed a happy smile: "Jiang Yi is injured, my situation in Dongjiang is very good. Wen'er, you are much better than a father. I will leave Dongjiang to you, so I can finally rest assured."
Li Wen smiled slightly and told his father everything he had done.
King Dongjiang sometimes nodded and listened, and sometimes gave some advice.
After roughly speaking, King Dongjiang coughed twice and said: "You have done a good job. After this cleaning, your confidants will be in the palace, and there is Governor Yang outside, so you can rest assured."
"Yes." Li Wen looked at his father's sickly face with tears in his eyes. Once the emperor was only a courtier, let him take the opportunity to replace his confidants. His father was ready to take over.
King Dongjiang was in a happy mood at this time. Looking at his son's energetic face, he talked about another matter of concern: "You and Miss Xu must hurry up. In two days, my father will send an envoy to the south."
Yuan, discuss marriage with Xu Huan. While your father can still hold on, you should get married as soon as possible. Otherwise... I'm afraid it will be unlucky."
Li Wen couldn't hold back the tears in his eyes and called out in a low voice: "Father!"
But the King of Dongjiang smiled: "Thanks to the Xu family for helping me this time, it can be seen that they really want to form an alliance with me, Dongjiang. With Xu Huan as your father-in-law, if Dongjiang is in trouble in the future, he will definitely not stand idly by."
Li Wen responded softly.
King Dongjiang couldn't help but think: "Miss Xu was born well, and my son is so handsome. Your child must be handsome and extraordinary... I wonder if my father will have the opportunity to see it."
Li Wen held his hand and solemnly seemed to promise: "Yes, father will definitely be able to see it."
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After his father went to bed, Li Wen came out of the house.
Thinking about what King Dongjiang said, his heart felt heavy and he couldn't help but sigh.
The sigh alarmed the people in the darkness, and Li Guan came out: "Brother? You haven't gone back to rest yet!"
Li Wen looked at him in surprise: "It's my turn to ask you this. It's so late, why haven't you gone back yet?"
Li Guan scratched his head in embarrassment and said, "I had a dream, and then I woke up. I couldn't sleep for a while, so I went out for a walk."
Li Wen oh, he was frightened. The third brother is still a child at heart, and what happened today was too exciting for him.
He couldn't help but think of Miss Xu San. She was about the same age, but she killed without blinking an eye. If she hadn't taken action today, she might not have been able to seriously injure Jiang Yi.
She will become his sister-in-law in the future... He thought for a moment and laughed.
This marriage may not happen yet!
"Brother, are you worried?" Li Guan looked at his face and asked cautiously, "Is it because of the second brother?"
Li Wen shook his head. He originally wanted to tell Li Guan to go back and rest, but he changed his mind as he spoke.
"Third brother, let me ask you a question."
"What?"
"Do you think this marriage in the Xu family is good?"
Li Guan did not hesitate: "Of course. Miss Xu is beautiful and kind-hearted. No wonder my eldest brother likes her."
Li Wen was stunned for a moment: "I like...her?"
"Isn't it? I used to pick up and drop off every day. Brother, you are not so patient with other girls."
He picks up and drop off every day to confuse the enemy...
Thinking of this, Li Wen suddenly became unsure.
When he picked me up, he didn't seem to think too much about it.