In May of the 25th year of Wuwei, Princess Jingjiang and Princess Xiao used their bodyguard Xia to flatter their lord and wanted to kill him, but the king stopped him. From then on, the rift between the king, the princess and the princess deepened——
"Yong Shi·Biography of King Ru"
Xiao Lan's eyebrows were raised, her expression was as cold as ice, and she said coldly: "Okay, since you still dare to quibble, then I will explain to you clearly what you have done in the past year, and do you still want me to come with you?
, as a subject, you don’t know how to persuade your lord, you only know how to flatter your superiors, and instigate the prince to do such unethical things, shouldn’t you die? You are unfaithful as a minister and unjust as a person. Since you are
If these disloyal and unjust people have any semblance of conscience, they should kill themselves with a sword, why should I take action?"
Xia Jinyi looked calm and authentic: "I am just a wanderer. He has neither poetry nor martial arts. He is only good at some trivial skills. Your Highness the Crown Prince saved my life. I have nothing to repay, so I can only try my best."
Let His Highness be happy. If this can be regarded as disloyal, the subordinates have nothing to say. When it comes to injustice, the subordinates recognize it, but the subordinates only want to be loyal to His Highness the Crown Prince. Loyalty and justice cannot be balanced, so that's all. Besides,
In the whole world, is it the land of the king, the shore of the land, the ministers of the king, or His Highness the Crown Prince has some excessive things?
Xiao Lan was speechless. At this time, Li Hanyou sneered: "What a sharp-tongued slave. His Royal Highness is the king, and you are the minister. His Highness can make mistakes, but you can't. You have hindered His Highness's great cause, and I am too lazy to argue with you."
, Senior Sister, there is no need to talk too much with this servant. It is better to ask Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess to pass the order as soon as possible. Naturally, His Highness the Crown Prince has the final say in external matters, and the Crown Princess has the final say in matters within the palace."
Xiao Lan realized it immediately and said loudly: "Go and report to your sister quickly. Just tell me that Xia Jinyi, the slave who confused the master, has been bound. Please give me your instructions."
Xia Jinyi smiled coldly and thought to himself, Concubine Lan was very scheming, and she did a good job of killing someone with a borrowed knife, but he had no fear in his heart. Death had long been a dream for him.
Li Hanyou frowned slightly. She originally thought that Xia Jinyi was just a villain who wanted to follow others' influence. Once such a person faced a life-or-death crisis, he would often be servile and have no integrity at all. But now this young man just sneered slightly and neither begged for mercy nor begged.
, this made Li Hanyou feel very uneasy. Did he have any way to protect himself, or was he just like this in his nature? If so, he probably had ulterior motives for doing these harmful things.
In the palace of Crown Princess Cui, Xiu Chun was kneeling on the ground and pleading. Cui said helplessly: "I also know that Xia Jinyi is your lover, and he often speaks kind words for me in front of His Highness. How can I not be grateful?"
But Concubine Lan is right. His Highness the Crown Prince is our husband and our support. If something happens to the Crown Prince, what should we do?
I have no choice but to offend the Emperor."
Xiu Chun cried and said: "Your Majesty, I didn't say anything bad about Concubine Lan. Over the years, Concubine Lan has never looked down upon you. She has asked your opinion on anything. One of her orders is worth more than a thousand words."
, why do you think of asking your Majesty to order people to be dealt with now? Besides, Jin Yi is not good in every possible way. He is loyal to His Highness the Crown Prince and respectful to His Majesty. Haven't you felt that your Majesty has been there these days? No matter what happens, he always
I'm just saying good things for my mother-in-law. It wasn't for him who tipped off what happened to my uncle last year, and my mother-in-law was still kept in the dark. If my mother-in-law hadn't cried and begged in front of His Highness, I'm afraid that my uncle would have been charged after he died.
Now, what will your family do? It will also affect you and the young prince. Considering Jin Yi’s intentions, you should also help him."
Mrs. Cui sighed and said: "Yes, this person is indeed respectful to me. In the past year, it has been very difficult for the concubines around the prince to see the prince. Only I am very convenient. I sent him
The prince has replied to the soup and snacks, and he always stays here a few days every month. I know that Xia Jinyi has put a lot of thought into it."
Xiu Chun's expression was brightened and he said: "Empress, I'd like to say something that I shouldn't say. Although His Highness the Crown Prince has not treated you particularly well this year, he has not neglected you either. He has come here many times before and many times now. His Highness is
No matter how romantic it is, there is no harm in being with the empress. But if you order Xia Jinyi to be killed this time, His Highness will definitely be furious when he comes back. At that time, he will only say that it is the empress's wish, and I am afraid that the prince will never come to the empress again in the future.
Well, who will take advantage then? The person who covets your position will not be a matter of a day or two. You should not only think about yourself but also think about the Crown Prince. Not to mention now, even in the future after His Royal Highness the Crown Prince ascends the throne, if this is not the case
There is a confidant beside the prince, how can you deal with those charming people?"
The more Cui heard, the more chilled she became, and said: "Xiuchun, you are right, I was almost deceived by that bitch. You immediately go and pass on my order, saying that Guard Xia is the prince's confidant and it is inconvenient for me to do so."
To deal with it, detain him first, and then hand him over to the prince for treatment when he comes back." Xiu Chun was overjoyed and hurriedly went to deliver the order in person.
Hearing Xiuchun's reply, Xiao Lan's beautiful face showed anger, and she angrily said: "You are a cheap servant, but you caused trouble and made my sister change her mind. I had heard that you had an affair with this slave, and now
It seems that it is indeed true, that’s all, I’m not asking for help, I will kill you two adulterers and adulterers here today with a stick.”
There was a look of fear on Xiu Chun's face. She was originally worried about Xia Jinyi's safety, so she came to deliver the order in person this time. Unexpectedly, Xiao Lan actually wanted to deal with her as well. She was too scared to say anything, but although she was ashamed, she looked stubborn.
, refused to plead for mercy. Xia Jinyi said coldly: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and His Highness the Crown Princess have already known about the matter between the subordinate and Xiu Chun. It's just that the empress likes Xiu Chun to serve, and the Highness also likes the subordinate to serve, so there is no rush to get married.
The word "adulterer and adulterer" cannot be used by my subordinates."
Li Hanyou's expression suddenly changed, and he said coldly: "What are you still talking about with them, senior sister, they are stalling for time."
Xiao Lan immediately stood up and said: "Come here, use torture. Beat this pair of bitches to death."
Li Hanyou said coldly: "That girl has her own master. She has no shame and she should be taught a lesson by her master."
Xiao Lan said: "Did you hear that? Send Xiuchun back and ask my sister to discipline this cheap servant. If you don't punish her, what are you waiting for?"
Two guards came over, holding red paint torture sticks in their hands, and another palace maid dragged Xiu Chun away. Xiu Chun struggled and cried: "Xia Lang, Xia Lang." But those palace maids were extremely powerful.
Soon, Xiu Chun's voice could no longer be heard. Two guards walked up to Xia Jinyi, who was kneeling, and one of them whispered: "Your Majesty is watching from above. Please forgive me for not being merciful." After saying this,
The punishment stick had hit Xia Jinyi hard on the shoulder and back. Xia Jinyi only felt a sharp pain on his back. He knew that these people wanted to cut through the knot with a sharp knife. A few sticks could break his spine, but even though he usually seemed like a wallflower.
, but at this time, facing that bitter and hated enemy, he refused to beg for mercy. He closed his eyes, did not speak, and gritted his teeth to wait for the next pain.
Unexpectedly, the next stick never came. When he opened his eyes, he saw a big man with wide-eyed anger and tightly grasping the stick. He exclaimed: "Senior brother." It turned out that the man was his senior brother.
Zhang Jinxiong, at this moment, he looked majestic and terrifying, and his eyes were filled with murderous intent.
Xiao Lan's face darkened and she said, "Mr. Zhang, what are you going to do? How dare you be rude to me."
Zhang Jinxiong said coldly: "Xiao Lan, you don't have to use your status to suppress me. In terms of status, you are the master and I am the general manager. But I, Zhang Jinxiong, am the disciple of the head of Kongtong Sect, and you, Xiao Lan, are the senior disciple of Fengyi Sect. Back then,
The envoys from the Fengyi Sect came to Kongtong to form an alliance. I came here under the orders of my master to encourage you. But why did my junior brother bother you? You actually want to kill him with a stick? Do you really not take me, Zhang Jinxiong, into your heart?
Or thought I would sit back and watch him being humiliated and killed by you."
Xiao Lan was furious and was about to speak when Li Hanyou said coldly: "Master Zhang, to be fair, let me not say that this man is your unworthy disciple of Kongtong. What has he done around His Highness now?
Haven't you heard any rumors? We killed him to eliminate harm for the people. You are the future leader of Kongtong. You should be clean and self-respecting. How can you protect evil people?"
Zhang Jinxiong said coldly: "Princess Jingjiang, don't think of me as a fool. Even if Jin Yi is wrong, his crime will not lead to death. If you have the ability, you'd better go and persuade His Highness. Although my junior brother is not talented, he is not a bad person."
, even if he is working for the tiger, you don't kill the tiger, but you are in trouble with my junior brother, it is really a good plan."
Xiao Lan couldn't bear it any longer and suddenly jumped forward. There was no sword in her hand, and her long sleeves were coiled like a dragon and snake. When she arrived in front of Zhang Jinxiong, she was already like a dragon rising from the sea, and the strong wind swept towards Zhang Jinxiong. Zhang Jinxiong didn't dare
Slowly, she met him with a punch. This punch was intended to be punched first, but it seemed real and empty. It was the Shenmen Fist that only the direct descendants of the Kongtong sect could practice. The fists and sleeves met, and Xiao Lan was forced to take a step back. In her heart
Yi Lin usually relied on her master's unique mental skills and her strong internal strength. She didn't expect that this Kongtong disciple's internal strength was so strong. Now that she was afraid, she flew back. At this time, Li Hanyou had already pulled out his long sword and handed it to him.
After passing by, she took the long sword and raised her flat finger. In an instant, her expression was solemn and her mood was leisurely. Zhang Jinxiong said, the disciples of Fengyi Sect are indeed worthy of their reputation. A long sword makes her fierce and ruthless.
The light kung fu is so good that in the blink of an eye the whole room is filled with sword light. Zhang Jinxiong's pair of iron palms show no sign of weakness. Kongtong's martial arts are already very good. Both of them are sure to save the enemy and use attack instead of defense.
In the blink of an eye, there were dozens of rounds of fighting. Although Xiao Lan was excellent in swordsmanship and lightness, she was only a woman after all, and she had always been pampered. How could she be compared to Zhang Jinxiong who was excellent in martial arts and had rich fighting experience, so she gradually fell behind.
Li Hanyou frowned slightly at the side. If it had been someone else, she might have given Zhang Jinxiong face, but this Xia Jinyi was beyond her expectation. He did things to follow the crowd, but he was actually stubborn and refused to admit guilt.
There is no trace of regret or fear. If he is let go today, he will definitely hold a grudge. Over the past year, the prince has been a lot colder towards Xiao Lan. If this person is to fan the flames again, it will affect the influence of our sect on the prince.
Li. Thinking of this, her expression turned cold and she said calmly: "Daxia Zhang, Manager Zhang, it seems that you are determined to protect this villain. Forget it, let Han You ask for your advice." After that, she floated forward.
, slapping Zhang Jinxiong in the back. Zhang Jinxiong was being pestered by Xiao Lan, and Li Hanyou's martial arts was superior to him. He was about to be injured by Li Hanyou. Xia Jinyi suddenly jumped up and rushed toward Li Hanyou like crazy. A cold light flashed in Li Hanyou's eyes.
With the palm slashed down, Xia Jinyi's body fell like a kite with broken strings. Li Hanyou saw that although Xia Jinyi's mouth was bleeding and his expression was sad, but the light in his eyes was still there, he wanted to make up a chapter as soon as his body fell. Xia Jinyi smiled coldly,
Lifting up his cuffs, there was a flash of silver light, which made Li Hanyou's heart tremble. He had already remembered that Kongtong disciples were good at several hidden weapons for self-defense. He quickly folded his waist and stepped aside, and the silver light disappeared into the wall and disappeared.
Li Hanyou sneered and said: "Let's see if you have any other magic weapons to defend yourself." After saying that, he stepped forward again, Xia Jinyi raised his hand and waved it. This time, Li Hanyou stretched out his jade hand lightly, revealing his silver wrist guard, blocking the silver light, and then
He grabbed the fallen hidden weapon and looked carefully, but he saw that it was a five-inch long three-edged double-edged needle made of sharply polished stainless steel. If one of these hidden weapons were hit, the blood would definitely flow. Li Hanyou
He said coldly: "Okay, I will let you reap the consequences." After saying that, with a flick of his finger, the double-edged needle shot towards Xia Jinyi.
Li Hanyou, that kind of deep-seated hatred made Li Hanyou feel a chill in his heart. Just when the double-edged needle was about to hit Xia Jinyi's heart, an angry voice came from outside: "Stop."
As soon as he heard this voice, not only Li Hanyou's expression changed, but even Xiao Lan and Zhang Jinxiong stopped holding hands. At this time, the hall door was kicked open, and Li An walked in angrily. Li Hanyou was congratulating himself that he had already
After killing Xia Jinyi, he saw that Xia Jinyi had already rolled towards Li An, knelt in front of him and cried loudly: "Your Highness, please save this subordinate's life. Concubine Lan and Her Royal Highness Princess are going to kill this subordinate."
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Li Hanyou was stunned, why is this person not dead yet? The prince asked hurriedly: "Are you okay? Guyi rushed back when he heard about it. It was finally very timely."
I saw Xia Jinyi unbuttoning his coat, and he was actually wearing a breast shield underneath. Now it had been cracked by double-edged needles. Xia Jinyi cried out: "I can hardly see Your Highness."
Li An was furious and said: "Li Hanyou, there is no need for you to interfere in Gu's family affairs. You, you can leave."
Li Hanyou sighed and said: "Your Highness, since you are unwilling to accept the loyal advice, what else can I say? It's just that this person is really not allowed to be kept. Please think again, Your Highness." Li An was unmoved and said coldly: "I know.
Yes, you go."
Li Hanyou bowed to the ceremony, sighed again, and went out. Xiao Lan looked a little nervous, stepped forward and said hesitantly: "Your Highness, I am just..." Before he could finish speaking, a servant came in from the outside and said as he entered the door:
"Master Lan, the Crown Princess has sent a message..." Before he finished speaking, he saw the Crown Prince's livid face, and he was so frightened that he knelt down. Li An said coldly: "What did the Crown Princess ask you to say?"
The eunuch said tremblingly: "The empress said, 'Since Concubine Lan you are so bold and reckless, and have dealt with his beloved bodyguard without telling His Highness, and have tied up my maid back, I will write to the Empress, you will be the Crown Princess."
Okay.'" Hearing this, Li An couldn't bear it any longer. With a wave of his hand, he swept the tea on the table to the ground, leaving a mess. Li An said angrily: "Xiao Lan, hello, you are dealing with Gu's without permission.
I will force the Crown Princess to give up the throne even if I don’t tell my confidants. Tomorrow I will write to my father to abandon you because I am not worthy of you, the senior disciple of Fengyi Clan.”
Xiao Lan was shocked and hurriedly stepped forward and said: "Your Highness, calm down, it's my fault, I beg you to see that I am doing this for your Highness's sake, please spare me."
Although Li An was very angry, he remembered the importance of Fengyi Sect to him. If he expelled Xiao Lan, he was afraid that the position of the prince would be lost soon, so he couldn't help but hesitate. At this time, Xia Jinyi said: "Your Highness, it's all
This subordinate is not good and has offended Empress Lan. The Crown Princess is also angry with the empress because of this matter. If His Highness allows me to make amends to Empress Lan, the empress will definitely spare this subordinate."
Li An looked at Xiao Lan. Xiao Lan also knew that this was a step, and said quickly: "I don't blame you anymore. From now on, you must be careful in your words and deeds."
Xia Jinyi quickly said yes, and Li An said with satisfaction: "That's good, Concubine Lan, you go to the Crown Princess to apologize. If you offend her, your father, the Queen, and your mother will not agree to it." Xiao Lan was already very regretful,
I shouldn't fall for someone else's remarks, so I quickly said: "I will go immediately, Your Highness, please don't worry."
Li An nodded with satisfaction and said, "That's fine, Xia Jinyi, why don't you go back with me?"
Xia Jinyi hurriedly followed the prince and left. Before leaving, he gave his senior brother a grateful look. When he left, Zhang Jinxiong said with a cold expression: "My subordinates are leaving." Xiao Lan said quickly: "Manager Zhang, we are all here.
The palace is not good, please don't take it to heart, so as not to hurt the friendship between the two families."
Zhang Jinxiong said calmly: "Your Majesty is the king and Jinxiong is the minister. How dare you take this matter to your heart? My junior brother has a pitiful background and may have some inappropriate behavior, but he is kind-hearted. Please forgive me."
Xiao Lan smiled bitterly and said, "Do you really not know what he has done?"
Zhang Jinxiong said coldly: "This is exactly what Jinxiong wants to ask the empress. Does the Fengyi Sect really think that such a master is worth supporting and protecting? Jinxiong will report this matter back to the master and ask the empress to ask herself, those things,
Is it really Jin Yi’s fault?”
Xiao Lan looked solemn and did not answer. Looking at Zhang Jinxiong's retreating figure, she whispered: "This is really a mistake this time. I have to make up for it. Otherwise, Master will blame me. What will I do?"