The three people's trip was not announced to the public, which could be seen from the way they greeted Liu Li. The carriage that picked up Liu Li was a simple luxurious carriage, without any guards of honor. This was obviously different from a normal princess's trip.
Liu Li sat in a carriage, while Lu An rode a horse beside the carriage. He spread out his Scorching Sun Nine Suns, perceiving everything within a few miles. Lu An could see every movement of everyone clearly, and he was analyzing whether there was a possibility for him to make a move.
However, Liu Jiuguang was obviously not stupid enough to make a move outside the palace, and the carriage safely arrived at the palace gate. The palace gate opened, and the carriage entered the palace.
Creak —
The gate closed, as if completely isolated from the outside world. According to the palace's requirements, only members of the royal family could sit in the sedan, and everyone else had to dismount and walk. Lu An dismounted and followed Liu Li's sedan.
The road was very long, and after walking for a long time, they arrived at a side hall. This side hall was specially used for pleasure, and at this time, many maids were going in and out of the side hall, obviously arranging something.
At the bottom of the stairs, the messenger respectfully said to Liu Li, "Princess, we've arrived."
The curtain opened, and Liu Li looked at the familiar side hall in front of her. She walked down from the sedan and said to Lu An, "Let's go."
The messenger at the side was stunned, and hurriedly stopped her, "Princess, this banquet is a place for the king and princess to reminisce, if other people go … I'm afraid it's not appropriate."
Hearing this, Liu Li frowned and looked at the messenger. "What? Are my words of no use at all now? If he can't go, we'll leave immediately! "
Hearing the anger in Liu Li's tone, the messenger was shocked, and hurriedly said, "I don't dare, princess, please!"
Liu Li then moved, and walked up the stairs with Lu An. The stairs were very high, and when the two walked up to the stage, they saw that the palace was brightly lit in the night, and countless delicacies were placed. There were also many musicians waiting on both sides, it was very grand.
In the palace, Liu Jiuguang, who was sitting on the high seat, saw Liu Li appear, and immediately got up from the high seat, quickly walked down to greet her, and said with a smile, "Sister, you're finally back!"
Just by looking at them, they did indeed look like family members who had been separated for a long time. However, only after knowing what had happened before would one know how far a person could go on the surface.
Liu Jiuguang quickly walked in front of Liu Li, wanting to pull her into his arms, but Liu Li stepped back to avoid him. Liu Jiuguang was stunned, but he didn't care and said, "You were gone for three whole months, you almost scared me to death. Luckily, you're fine. Don't scare me like this again! "
With that said, Liu Jiuguang looked at the young man beside Liu Li. After looking him up and down, he asked in confusion, "This is?"
"Lu An," Lu An said.
Even if he was a Level 5 Heavenly Master, when he saw Liu Jiuguang, the King, he should still bow. However, Lu An's calm expression clearly showed that he did not think so. Liu Jiuguang felt a burst of hatred in his heart, but he still smiled and said, "My sister coming back with you shows that she trusts you a lot. Thank you for taking care of my sister!"
Hearing this, Lu An's face was calm, and no emotions could be seen. However, he did not have any reaction, not even a nod.
The scene suddenly became very awkward. At this moment, a servant came to the King and whispered, "King, the banquet is ready."
Liu Jiuguang was stunned when he heard this, but he immediately smiled and said, "Come, let's talk while we eat!"
Liu Jiuguang returned to the high seat, while Liu Li and Lu An sat on the same side. Opposite them were a few middle-aged men. Lu An had never seen these people before, but Lu An could feel that these people were not weak.
Looking at the delicious food in front of him, Lu An did not eat. As a pharmacist, he naturally knew that there were many colorless and tasteless pills that could be mixed into food. Since he did not eat, Liu Li naturally did not eat either.
Liu Li and Lu An did not eat or drink, which naturally made the others feel awkward. However, the two of them did not care. Liu Li looked at Liu Jiuguang and said, "Why did you ask me to come back this time?"
Hearing his sister's words, Liu Jiuguang took a sip of wine and immediately said, "If you didn't mention it, I would have forgotten. In the past, I really did not expect you to be so capable. You actually managed to unify the Shikukan Desert that no one has ever unified before. Even I, your brother, have to admit that I'm not as good as you! "
Liu Li's eyes flashed when she heard this, and she said coldly, "If that's the case, why don't you give the throne to me?"
As soon as she said this, everyone was shocked. Even the people in the music studio were shocked, and the music suddenly stopped!
If that was the case, it was simply treason, and there was no difference between it and rebellion!
Liu Jiuguang's face alternated between red and white. Although he tried to restrain himself from losing his composure, the wine glass in his hand cracked from his grip. He forced a smile and said, "I called you back for this. I originally wanted to talk about it after dinner, but since you brought it up, I will speak."
"You established the Lapis Lazuli Palace in the Shikukan Desert, and now it is very powerful. Its strength is comparable to half a country. If I, Gu Juanguo, can use such a powerful force, it would be a great blessing! " Liu Jiuguang opened his arms and said loudly, "As long as you can make the Lapis Lazuli Palace submit to me in private, I, Gu Juanguo, will become the center of the surrounding countries!"
As he said this, Liu Jiuguang raised his wine glass again and said with a raised eyebrow, "Don't you want my throne? As long as you give me the power of the Lapis Lazuli Palace, I can manage the country with you. What do you think? "
Hearing Liu Jiuguang's words, the entire hall fell silent. Even Lu An did not make a sound. He would not participate in this kind of thing.
After hearing this, Liu Li smiled and said, "If that's the case, why don't you give the throne to me? I can let you manage the Lapis Lazuli Palace with me. We are all family, so isn't it the same who becomes the king?"
As soon as she said this, everyone in the hall gasped!
If the first time was a slip of the tongue, then the second time was intentional! It was obvious that this was the Princess's inner thoughts. She was coveting the throne!
Liu Jiuguang's hand that was holding the wine glass was trembling. In the end, he put the wine glass away, took a deep breath and said coldly, "Although you are my sister, do you know that because of what you just said, I can arrest you for treason?"
"If I didn't say that, you wouldn't have done it?" Liu Li asked with a cold smile.
"Of course not!" Liu Jiuguang said, "I have been treating you with respect ever since you came back. Why is it that you seem like a different person after going out for a while? Could it be that you are being controlled by someone else?"
"Treating me with respect? Controlled? " Liu Li sneered again. She looked at the people sitting opposite her and said, "If you are just here to receive me, then what are the generals sitting in front of me doing? Are these people qualified to attend a banquet of the royal family? "
Hearing Liu Li's words, the generals immediately lowered their heads. Indeed, they were not qualified to attend this banquet. The reason why they could come was, of course, with the King's permission.
Liu Jiuguang gritted his teeth. He didn't expect his sister to be so eloquent. He defended himself, "I'm just afraid that you'll learn bad things outside, especially in the desert. You'll make friends with some bad guys and get them to protect me. As the King, of course I have to be careful. How is this wrong? "
Hearing Liu Jiuguang's defense, Liu Li was stunned and did not know what to say for a moment. At this moment, she suddenly froze and frowned. She suddenly stood up and strode toward the door!
Bang!
Liu Li kicked open the closed door of the palace. Immediately, a cold night wind greeted her. Reflected in Liu Li's eyes was a black mass of soldiers standing outside the palace!
Seeing this scene, Liu Li's body trembled and her fists gradually clenched. Just now, Lu An whispered to her that there was an army outside. She did not believe it, but when she saw the thousands of soldiers and horses, she was really desperate.
She suddenly turned around and pointed at the countless soldiers outside and shouted, "Are these people here to protect you?!"
Liu Jiuguang frowned. He did not expect Liu Li to guess that there was an army outside. However, since the matter had been exposed, there was no need for him to act anymore. Originally, he wanted to show his friendly side so that the historians could beautify him. However, the entire palace was in his hands. What was the point of caring about these things?
After putting everything down, Liu Jiuguang took a deep breath and revealed a happy smile. He slowly stood up from the high seat and looked at Liu Li in the distance and said, "It was not easy for me to get this throne. Father did not let me sit, Second Brother also wanted to fight with me. I did not expect that my sister would also want to fight with me. I am sorry, sister, but I am sitting on this throne. No one can take it away from me. If anyone wants to fight with me, don't blame me for being merciless, no matter who it is! "
Saying this, Liu Jiuguang waved his hand. The veins on his face were bulging as he shouted, "Take them down!"
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