Azure Dragon District, Wang Renbiao's residence.
"Young Lord, that's all Yuyao heard. As for what Second Young Lord said to Xiao Ying, Yuyao doesn't know."
Leng Yuyao softly reported to Wang Renbiao in an exquisitely decorated room.
Wang Renbiao stood up, closed his fan, and gently tapped his left hand. He slowly walked to a row of bookshelves, pondered for a moment, and sighed.
"Alas, Yao 'er, even if you didn't hear those words, this Young Lord can guess most of it. It seems that this younger brother of mine is going to do something foolish. "
Leng Yuyao was curious, but she didn't ask. This was also her nature. In her mind, if the Young Lord was willing to tell her, he would tell her even if she didn't ask.
Wang Renbiao hesitated for a moment, then finally made up his mind.
"No, Li Zexuan is no longer the same as before. If Second Brother is allowed to do as he pleases, it will definitely bring disaster to the Wang Family. Besides, I just started working with Li Zexuan, how can I let him ruin it? Yao 'er, leave immediately and secretly follow Xiao Ying. If he does anything unusual, immediately send a message to me! "
Leng Yuyao nodded. "Yes, Young Lord."
With that, she picked up her sword and was about to leave.
"Wait!"
Wang Renbiao called out to stop her.
Leng Yuyao turned back and asked, "Young Lord, do you have any other orders?"
Wang Renbiao took a deep look at Leng Yuyao's beautiful eyes and said in a deep voice, "Be careful in everything you do. Don't try to be brave. If you're discovered, remember to withdraw in time. Nothing is more important than your life."
A trace of gentleness flashed across Leng Yuyao's frosty face. She said softly, "Don't worry, Young Master. Yuyao's Divine Breathing Technique is a secret technique of my sect. Even a Grandmaster level expert would find it hard to detect it.
Wang Renbiao nodded. Leng Yuyao pushed open the door and left the courtyard, disappearing without a trace in a flash.
… … …
The next day.
In Taiji Palace, the morning court had reached its end.
"Your Majesty, the thirty thousand curved plows manufactured by the Ministry of Works have all been distributed to the county offices near Chang 'an. They will be rented or sold to the farmers."
Yan Lide bowed.
Li Er nodded in satisfaction. "That's great. Minister Yan, you've worked hard. Although it's a little late for spring plowing now, we can still recover some of the losses for the people. "
"Your Majesty is wise!"
After saying that, Yan Lide returned to his original position.
"Is there anything else you would like to report?"
Li Er secretly rubbed his old waist and asked the officials. In his heart, he thought that he seemed to have overworked himself last night. He should get the imperial chef to make some tiger penis soup to replenish his energy.
The ministers looked at each other and then lowered their heads.
Seeing this, Li Er announced the end of the court session.
Not long after, the officials dispersed. Only Qin Qiong walked out and quietly turned back.
After Li Er left the court, he went to the back hall of Taiji Palace. Just as he was about to change his clothes and go to the West Inner Garden to rest, a servant came in and reported,
"Reporting to Your Majesty, Duke Yi requests an audience!"
Li Er stopped what he was doing and said in surprise, "Oh? What business does Shu Bao have? Hurry up and announce it. "
"Yes!"
The attendant cupped his hands in acknowledgement and slowly retreated.
A moment later, Qin Qiong walked in shakily and bowed to Li Er.
"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
Li Er hurriedly said, "Shu Bao, quickly dispense with the formalities. Men, give me a seat!"
The attendant brought over a stool. Qin Qiong cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Li Er waved his hand and asked, "Shu Bao, why do you want to see me? Why didn't you say it in the court session just now? "
Qin Qiong looked at the surrounding palace maids and servants. After hesitating for a moment, he cupped his hands and said, "This is an important matter. If I may be so bold, Your Majesty, please dismiss your servants!"
Li Er was even more curious. He waved at the palace maids and servants and said, "You may leave first!"
"Yes!"
After they all left the inner hall, Li Er looked at Qin Qiong and smiled.
"Shu Bao, this is the first time you are discussing matters with me so seriously. Now that everyone has left, Shu Bao can speak, right?"
Qin Qiong took out a memorial from his sleeve and stood up to present it to Li Er with both hands. He said, "Your Majesty, please take a look."
Li Er smiled and took the memorial. He casually opened it and took a look. A moment later, Li Er's expression suddenly changed. The relaxed expression on his face was no longer there. Qin Qiong stood quietly at the side with his hands behind his back, silent.
About 15 minutes later, Li Er put down the memorial. His face was as black as the bottom of a pot. He stood up and stared at Qin Qiong.
"Shu Bao, do you believe the prophecy of Spiritual Master Ling Xu?"
"Replying to Your Majesty, this old subject believes that it is better to believe that such a thing is true than not. Furthermore, Spiritual Master Ling Xu is an immortal with great achievements. I think that this prophecy is credible! "
Li Er said angrily, "Nonsense! Do you want me to order the people of the world to deal with the locust plague in advance because of a prophecy? Do you know that this matter will cause chaos in the world if it gets out? This nonsense must have come from that brat Li Zexuan's mouth, right? That brat is restless every day. I think that he has had enough of his leisurely days! "
Qin Qiong hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, this matter was brought up by me. Li Zexuan did not intend to speak of this prophecy. He was forced by me to speak of the truth. My personal honor is irrelevant. I only hope that the people of the world will suffer less. I am willing to bear the consequences of this matter. "
Qin Qiong bowed deeply to Li Er.
Although he and Li Zexuan had agreed yesterday that they would jointly sign the memorial and share the responsibility when something happened, Qin Qiong had thought about it and decided not to write Li Zexuan's name when he was writing the memorial last night. In his opinion, Li Zexuan was still young and had a long road ahead of him. As for himself, he was already a crippled person. He would just take it as sharing the burden for the younger generation.
Only then did Li Er's expression change. He hurriedly helped Qin Qiong up and said, "Shu Bao, why do you have to do this? You are dedicated to the country and the people. How can I not distinguish right from wrong? But Shu Bao, are you so sure that this prophecy will come true?"
Until now, Li Er was still unwilling to believe that there would be a locust plague. Because once the locust plague happened, there would definitely be people spreading rumors that the ruler was heartless and that this was a punishment from the heavens.
Qin Qiong said, "Your Majesty, have you noticed that this year's weather is really abnormal? It is just May and it is already so hot. In the history books, there have been several locust plagues. The first year was a drought. So when I heard this prophecy, I felt that something would happen next year."
Li Er touched his chin and said in disbelief, "But there have been countless years of drought. I have never seen so many locust plagues in history."
Seeing that he could not persuade Li Er, Qin Qiong hesitated for a moment and gritted his teeth. "Your Majesty, according to Li Zexuan, Spiritual Master Ling Xu had another prophecy a few years ago …"
Li Er instinctively asked, "What prophecy?"
"Your Majesty, that prophecy came true on the fourth of June last year at the Xuanwu Gate."
Silence! The entire hall suddenly fell into a strange silence! Only Li Er's heavy breathing could be heard!
Qin Qiong frowned and held his breath. His expression was serious as he stood to the side with his head lowered and did not speak.
Li Er's eyes were red as he stared fixedly at Qin Qiong. The Xuanwu Gate change! There was someone who dared to mention the Xuanwu Gate change in front of him!
If it was someone else in front of him, Li Er would definitely not hesitate to have someone drag him out and behead him. But the person in front of him was Qin Qiong, the Second Brother Qin who had saved him from danger many times in the past!
Qin Qiong was the only general among Li Er's trusted aides who did not participate in the Xuanwu Gate change. Later, the court officials all thought that Li Er would completely ignore Qin Qiong because of this. But they did not know that Qin Qiong's position in Li Er's heart had never been shaken.
After a long time, Li Er flicked his sleeves and turned around. He shouted coldly, "Come, summon Li Zexuan into the palace!"
"Yes!"
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