Just after the Lantern Festival in the second year of Linde, the inner court issued two edicts. First, they named the little princess Taiping Li Lingyue, and built two Buddhist temples for praying. Later, there was another edict announcing to the world that King Li Xian of Zhou felt that there was no military power in the world.
After resting, he decided to give up literature and join martial arts. He will choose a day to go to Zuo Xiaowei to apprentice as a disciple, and use this as an example to encourage martial arts.
The former edict was met with little response from both the government and the public, but the latter edict stirred up a thousand waves, and the public opinion was fierce. There was no consensus. Some people said that Li Xian dared to be the first in the world, some people said that Li Xian was hypocritical in inviting favors, and some people said that Li Xian was a hypocrite.
There were some who showed that this was a polite move, and there were also those who criticized the imperial court's intentions in issuing this edict. For a time, the chaos between the government and the public became popular, and it was very lively and unstoppable. The inside story of the heated debate in the Liangyi Hall before the Lantern Festival spread like wildfire, and it spread like wildfire.
Among the people, public opinion immediately turned around, and there was a loud voice of praise for Li Xian. Many people praised his eloquence but there were more people who regretted that he abandoned literature and followed martial arts. For a time, the reputation of Zhou King Li Xian vaguely overshadowed his two brothers.
.
When talking about other people, he can say whatever he likes, whether it is praise or disparagement, Li Xian doesn't take it to heart at all. Quan treats it as a spring breeze blowing in his face. He neither distinguishes it nor interferes with it. He just
With the exception of the Dali Temple officials who came to investigate Shangguan Wan'er's case, no one came to visit, so they just played the trick of thanking guests behind closed doors.
Public opinion is like a gust of wind. It has always been like this throughout the ages. If there is no one to guide it, it will pass. Especially when Li Xian, the protagonist, does not show up, it will die out faster. No, the first month is not over yet.
, the influence of the imperial edict has disappeared without a trace. Except for the occasional complaints from some pedantic people, there is no trace of waves. As for the case of taking in Shangguan Wan'er, the investigation has been conducted several times, but
However, there has been no conclusion for a long time, and there is not even a follow-up. However, Li Xian didn't care too much. He knew in his heart that this was just a strategy of "waiting for the future" by the party members. There was no secret at all.
——The hammer has a deterrent effect only when it is held up. Once it is hit, apart from the pain for a while, it is difficult to achieve much effect. Obviously, this is the plan of Empress Wu and her party regarding Shangguan Wan'er.
.
It would be a lie to say that you are not worried at all. As long as you are in politics, no one is willing to have a sore foot, no matter how small it is, in the hands of a political opponent. Li Xian is no exception, especially when he is facing Wu Meiniang.
With such a natural enemy, it is even more disturbing, but Li Xian has no regrets. If there is another chance to choose again, Li Xian will never change his original intention. There is only one reason - his own woman.
There is nothing else to say. As for what changes will happen in the future, just wait and see. The soldiers on the left and right will block it, and the water will cover it up, but it is nothing serious.
On the first day of the second lunar month of the second year of Linde, he was on Bingyin, the first day of the lunar month, and it was a good time to travel and become a disciple. It was the auspicious day that Li Xian had been waiting for for a long time. Li Xian, who had already informed Emperor Gaozong several days in advance, got up before dawn and followed him.
After washing up and eating in a hurry like a war, he hurriedly ordered the car to be prepared, intending to rush to the place before Zuo Xiaowei's parade, but unfortunately God seemed not to agree with him - he hadn't waited yet
As soon as he stepped out of the gate of the inner courtyard, the concierge and steward came to report that the Duke of Zhou, He Lan Minzhi, had arrived at the door.
What is this bastard doing? Li Xian was stunned when he heard the news. He couldn't imagine how he could have anything to do with this young man. He Lan Minzhi, named Changzhu, was seventeen years old. , is the son of Wu Meiniang's biological sister, the Korean lady Wu Shun. Because Wu Meiniang extremely disliked her two half-brothers, she was lucky enough to inherit the position of Duke of Zhou left by Wu Meiniang's biological father, Samurai Qi, after his death. Moreover, because of his mother's Because he and his sister were both favored by Emperor Gaozong, they ran rampant in the capital and often bullied men and dominated women. He was a super-dandy. Li Xian had always regarded him as shit and avoided him for fear of not getting along with him. He never interacted with him. Even if they met by chance, they would just pretend not to see him and hide away. Since his rebirth, Li Xianzhen has never encountered this guy. Now he unexpectedly heard that this bastard came to his door. , it really made Li Xian so puzzled that he couldn't guess He Lan Minzhi's purpose of coming.
"Let him wait first and go now."
Everyone has arrived at the door of the house, and it is obviously impossible to miss him. However, in view of He Lan Minzhi's past evil deeds, Li Xian did not intend to let him enter his palace, so he waved his hand impatiently, sent the concierge and housekeeper away, and went on his own. After wandering around in place for a few times, he slowly walked towards the door of the mansion.
Although it was early spring in February, the weather was very cold, especially the late spring cold early in the morning. It was like a knife scraping bones. If you were not careful, you would catch a cold. However, Helan Minzhi didn't care at all and just kept it cold. Wearing a light-colored single robe and a white coat, he stood in the wind, with his back to the rising sun. His clothes were floating around, giving him an air of being out of the world. Of course, if you don't look at his pair of peach blossoms that are constantly discharged. In terms of eyes, he is really like a fairy. Even people like Li Xian who hate him extremely can't help but feel a little "amazed" when they first see him.
"Ah ha, Xiao Qi, you've finally come out. Brother thought you were hiding and refused to show up. Well, it's okay. The wait was not in vain." This time I saw Li Xian leading the group out. At the gate of the palace, Helan Minzhi jumped up and rushed forward, shouting in an extremely frivolous manner. There was no trace of the previous image of a troubled young master, he just looked like a gangster. If you really want to use a metaphor, maybe He is almost the same as the "gongzi" who will sit in court in later generations.
Come on, whoever is a brother like you can just go wherever he wants! Although Li Xian doesn't like red tape very much, seeing He Lan Minzhi's incompetent look, he immediately missed the etiquette. , but the guy in front of him obviously didn't have that level of consciousness, so he couldn't just scold him casually. In desperation, Li Xian had no choice but to hold back the unhappiness in his heart, nodded with a smile and said: "Good morning, cousin, today How come you have time to look for Xiao Wang? Do you have anything important to do?"
"Well, it doesn't matter if you say it's important. It doesn't matter if you say it doesn't matter. But it really makes my brother angry. This matter has caused trouble. Alas, if you want to blame it, you have to blame it on Xiao Qi." He Lan Minzhi grinned, reached out and patted Li Xian on the shoulder, and started talking like a tongue twister.
Damn it, I have nothing to do with you. If you come here to get close to me, I will lose all my worth! Li Xian is very unhappy to see He Lan Minzhi. Hearing that this guy in front of him is talking nonsense. , I wish I could put a foot rag in his mouth, so as not to listen to his nonsense. The problem is that this guy in front of me is like plasticine. On Gaozong's bed, if someone had told him some gossip, then Li Xian would have had a hard time. There was nothing he could do. Li Xian had no choice but to smile bitterly, shake his head and say: "Cousin, Xiao Wang, this is something mundane." To be done, how about waiting for Xiao Wang to come back and then have a nice chat with my cousin?"
"Hey, that's what your Xiaoqi is going to do. Isn't it to go to Zuo Xiaowei to find a coach? Look, you've made your brother suffer!" As soon as Li Xian finished speaking, He Lanmin was dejected. He slapped his thigh in a gesture, and started yelling with a bitter look on his face.
What nonsense are you talking about? Is it possible that this guy also wants to practice martial arts? No, what does this have to do with? Li Xian was confused after hearing this, and he couldn’t figure out whether He Lan Minzhi had done it this morning He took the wrong medicine and went to his own house to cause trouble. The problem was that it was hard to say this clearly. Li Xian could only think carefully and said: "What are you talking about, cousin? Why does Xiao Wang become more and more confused the more he listens to it?" Already."
"Ah ha, it was my brother who said it quickly, sorry, sorry." He Lanmin said sorry, but the evil smile on his face didn't look like he was apologetic at all. He just wanted to be beaten, which made Li Xian's heart beat. Itchy, I had the urge to immediately raise my palm and give this guy a slap.
"Cousin, I really can't afford to delay you on the other side of the campus. If you have anything to do, please just tell me." Being bothered by He Lan Minzhi's poverty, Li Xian was slightly angry, and he frowned. He said with an unhappy tone.
"Look, brother, I'm not even anxious, but Xiao Qi, you are anxious first, so I won't bullshit you." He Lan Minzhi laughed and clapped his hands: "As soon as the edict to persuade Wu came out, Seventh Brother was really worried. I have come out of the limelight, but my poor brother has been captured as a young man. The queen has a decree for me to practice martial arts with my seventh brother. If I don’t go, it’s not possible. Isn’t this a shabby person? It’s boring, it’s really boring!”
Damn it, you actually stuffed me with such a thing, disgusting people don’t take it so seriously! Li Xian already knew the intention of Wu Meiniang’s move. How could he ask He Lan Minzhi to practice martial arts with him? , He Lan Minzhi was definitely here to cause trouble. With He Lan Minzhi’s frivolous and frivolous character, everyone in the capital was afraid to avoid him. If Li Xian really went with this guy, his reputation would be ruined. Who dares to accept Li Xian as his disciple? In the end, Li Xian's martial arts practice will definitely become the laughing stock of both the government and the public!
Yizhi, troublesome Yizhi, if there hadn't been such a Yizhi, Li Xian would have fallen out with He Lan Minzhi and had to throw him aside. But with Empress Wu's Yizhi, it would not be so easy to fall out with him. After all, filial piety comes first. Even if Li Xian has no attachment or respect for his extremely cruel biological mother, the relationship between mother and son cannot be broken off easily. Li Xian is not very respectful of the label of "unfilial". Besides, in today's situation, Yi's decree is almost equivalent to an imperial decree. Even if Li Xian has the intention, he does not dare to violate it openly. How to solve this extremely troublesome dead situation? This really made Li Xian extremely embarrassed.
"Cousin, do you really want to practice martial arts?" Li Xian thought for a moment and then laughed suddenly.
"What? Does Xiao Qi have any good ideas? Come on, tell me." He Lanmin was originally a very lazy person. If Empress Wu had not lost her temper, he would not have come. When Li Xian said this There was a solution in the words, and he immediately became excited. He stared at Li Xian with bright eyes and spoke urgently to urge him.