Xuan Shuang said, "I won't tell you, what are you going to do about it? You've already promised me to leave my apprenticeship. A gentleman's word is as good as a horse's whip. What, you still want to force me to tell you? Do you want me to make you faint again under the hot sun? But you're not my Shifu right now, you don't have the right to discipline me. If you still want to exercise your right, it'll be considered as mistreating me. I'm going to tell Huang Ama! "After making Li Yijie speechless, he called out," Xiao Xuan, let's go. "
Cheng Jiaxuan felt uneasy. He looked at Li Yijie apologetically, then looked at Xuan Shuang. Finally, he quickly followed. The two of them talked about things like, "I knew you would win.", "Of course, how could I lose?" and so on.
Li Yijie's mind was in turmoil. He called out, "Wait a minute! Miss … Miss Cheng, you're very close to Xuan Shuang, you should know everything about him, right? Can you please tell me, where did he learn Xuan Shuang's martial arts? Do you know that every move he makes is filled with evil energy? There's already a faint sign that he's about to enter the devil's path. He's still young, so he's very competitive. He thinks that the most important thing is to be stronger than others, but he doesn't know that it's just a meaningless battle of personal feelings. If he had believed in that theory since he was little, he would be able to stand shoulder to shoulder with a reincarnated devil. The entire Wulin world is a pure land shared by all the people under the heavens. It's not a place where one person can claim hegemony. This kind of thinking is unacceptable! Taking advantage of the fact that the poison he's suffering is limited, advising him to repent is the most effective way. Indulging him now will only cause him to be consigned to eternal damnation in the future! If you're sincere about what's best for him, then tell me the truth. We'll think of a way together. But if you blindly conceal the truth for him, then you won't be helping him, you'll be harming him! "
Cheng Jiaxuan was startled for a moment. Then he said, "The Lord Baylor Ling's affairs, I'm just a lowly servant, how can I know everything? If he doesn't want to talk, you can't force him. The path he wanted to take was his own choice. Besides, the Emperor had seen his martial arts skills last time. Even the Emperor didn't say anything, so what position do you have to criticize him? "
Xuan Shuang clapped and laughed, "Xiao Xuan, well said! Li Yijie, it's just a few moves of martial arts. The moves are dead, but the person is alive. How can you distinguish between evil and righteous? It's only because you claim to be righteous that you see evil in the actions of others. You'll go crazy. Humph, your hypocritical righteous argument of saving the world can be heard by your fellow cultivators, but it won't work on me! Don't even think about persuading Xiao Xuan. "After saying that, he pulled Cheng Jiaxuan, and the two figures quickly disappeared from sight.
Li Yijie's mind was in a mess; he felt that the situation had undergone an unforeseen change, but he could only see a rough outline, but could not grasp the root cause. Trying to persuade Xuan Shuang with his own strength was completely wishful thinking.
When he returned to the Snow Song Palace, he suddenly remembered Cheng Jiaxuan's words just now, "The Emperor also saw his martial arts skills last time. Even the Emperor didn't say anything, so what position do you have to criticize him? "But Shunzhi did not know the truth, which was why he was so tolerant. It seemed that he had no choice but to inform the Emperor and let him intervene. He also hoped that his Imperial Father's words would be able to persuade Xuan Shuang.
Just as he was about to turn around and leave for the Palace of Heavenly Purity, he thought, "Yun 'er has been dissatisfied with me for a long time. She always thinks that I'm always looking for trouble for Xuan Shuang. If I report to the Emperor without saying anything, she will definitely suspect that I have other ideas. It won't be good if there is a misunderstanding. "
Then he remembered that Xuan Shuang was Shen Shiyun's flesh and blood, so no matter what was wrong, she should be the one to know. After a few calculations, he made up his mind. First, he would go and ask her about the situation, and then they could come up with a plan together. It would be much better than working hard on his own, and in the end still not being liked by either side.
His nature was that of an impatient person. Although most of the time he could barely restrain himself, once the situation exceeded his expectations, he would inevitably panic. As he rushed over, the palace servants on the road all looked at him strangely. Li Yijie did not pay them any attention. When he arrived at the front of the palace hall, he did not wait for the Imperial Bodyguard to report his arrival.
As soon as he entered, he saw Shen Shiyun and Shunzhi sitting together at the table, with two steaming cups of tea in front of them. It seemed that they were discussing something, but before they could open their mouths, they were interrupted by this uninvited guest. Seeing this scene, there was an indescribable sense of pleasure in his heart.
The Imperial Bodyguard was so shocked that his face turned pale. Without waiting for Li Yijie to open his mouth, he rushed over to apologize and said, "Your Majesty, Niangniang, this lowly officer deserves to die … Lord Li, he …" Shen Shiyun calmly said, "There's nothing for you to do here. Close the door for me. "
The Imperial Bodyguard was still unsure whether or not he had escaped this unexpected disaster. After staring blankly for half a day, he finally came to his senses and hurriedly retreated according to etiquette. Now only Li Yijie was left standing in front of the two of them, and he seemed out of place.
Shen Shiyun's expression was full of disgust as she said, "What's going on, Official Li? Ben gong is discussing important matters with the Emperor, how can you barge in like this? Have you forgotten the rules of the palace? You have always been steady, how can you make such a mistake today? " Li Yijie had just been ridiculed by the Xuan Shuang, and now he was scolded by her like a grandson. He smiled bitterly and said, "This lowly officer was rude. It's just that this matter is very important. This lowly officer was in a hurry and wanted to immediately report to Niangniang to ask for advice. "
Shen Shiyun sneered and said, "What kind of important matter can happen in Lord Li's circle? Didn't I already tell you that you're not a useless person? Didn't I leave all the order in the palace to you? Official Li, considering your many years of diligence and sincerity, ben gong won't pursue this matter with you for the time being, but there won't be a next time. Alright, you can go to the side hall and wait. Ben gong will find time to see you after this matter is finished. "
Li Yijie anxiously said, "Niangniang, this matter can't wait …" Shen Shiyun's expression was as cold as ice that wouldn't melt for a thousand years. She said, "Why can't it wait? In the end, is your matter more important, or is the matter between ben gong and His Majesty more important? "
Li Yijie's heart skipped a beat, but he forced himself to calm down and said, "This lowly officer's private affairs can't be brought up in public. In front of His Majesty and Niangniang, I don't even have the qualifications to mention it. But now it's my disciple … Xuan Shuang he … "Shen Shiyun impatiently said," What's wrong with Xuan Shuang? "
Li Yijie took note of the word 'again'. And from the tone of her voice, it sounded like she was reprimanding him for repeatedly complaining, and not because Xuan Shuang had caused a lot of trivial matters recently. How could he know that what he was thinking was the complete opposite? He said, "It's about his martial arts …" Shunzhi said, "Oh, Xuan Shuang's recent progress is not small. It's all thanks to your contribution, Official Li. What's wrong? You can't wait to ask for a reward? "
Li Yijie's expression was solemn as he said, "This lowly officer is afraid, I don't dare to claim credit for myself. The reason I came here today is to report to His Majesty: perhaps the 'unceasing progress' in our eyes is nothing more than some kind of illusion. "
Shen Shiyun asked, "What does that mean? Won't he be able to chop the wooden stake in just a few moves? Could it be that the stake has been tampered with? "Li Yijie hastily said," That's not the case. It's just that his Xuan Shuang's martial arts suddenly advancing by leaps and bounds may not necessarily be a good thing. Just now he came here to make a racket, saying that he wants to break off our master-disciple relationship. "
Shen Shiyun was displeased, "This child is really getting more and more unreasonable as he grows older. Official Li, you may set your heart at ease. No matter how he behaves, ben gong will always only acknowledge you as my benevolent teacher. "Li Yijie said," No, it's not that this lowly officer is haggling over every ounce. It's just that there is another matter that we must guard against. "While saying that, he recounted in detail today's situation and all his misgivings.
Finished listening, Shunzhi's expression was solemn. He pulled out an empty chair from his side and said, "Official Li, please sit down." Li Yijie was overwhelmed by this unexpected favor. After thanking him for his kindness, he sat upright and still on his seat.
Shunzhi went to talk with Shen Shiyun. He said, "Yuner, on the seventh day of the ninth month, the local area was indeed not very peaceful. The An Jia Village near the capital was completely exterminated, from top to bottom, several dozens of people were killed, not a single one was left alive. According to later accounts, at that time the smell of blood could be smelled from more than ten li away. The fire illuminated the sky … "
Although Li Yijie knew the situation was serious, he was still confused when he heard it. He did not know how the destruction of the Jia Village had anything to do with the Xuan Shuang incident. "Your Majesty," he asked, "What happened? That An Jia Village … "Shen Shiyun still wanted to conceal the truth, he said," You shouldn't ask, don't talk too much. "
But Shunzhi said, "It's all right, Official Li is not an outsider. Zhen will tell you. Do you still remember the seventh day of the ninth month? Was it to invite the shaman to enter the Palace to exorcise the Lord Baylor Ling's evil spirit for a day? At that time the Xuan Shuang was very capricious. He said a few provocative words, laughed several times, and then ran away without a trace. He did not return for the whole night. " Li Yijie repeatedly replied, "Exactly. On the eighth day of the ninth month, lowly officer led people to search for his whereabouts. Later on, he finally returned to the Palace on his own. Only then could he be considered safe. "
Shunzhi said, "Saying that he returned to the Palace on his own is not entirely true. According to Zhen's later investigation, he was knocked unconscious and sent back. At that time he was wearing a set of clothes, which were soaked with blood. It was Yuner who changed it for him. She was worried that other people would see it, so she temporarily hid it at the bottom of the chest. She wanted to wait for him to wake up so that he could explain himself. However, after the incident, he never mentioned it. There must be some secret behind it. For the sake of the Xuan Shuang, on the surface we pretended everything was normal, but in private we worked together. Yuner inquired about what was strange inside the Palace, while Zhen investigated what was going on outside the Palace. It was only today that we found out that there was indeed a murder case that night. In all likelihood, it was related to the Xuan Shuang. "
Hearing this, Li Yijie was both hurt and angry. He raised his hand and slammed it heavily on the table. He said, "I really want to turn his sky upside down! I originally thought that he was just a bit capricious and mischievous, which is inevitable for a child. Who would have thought that now … now he would do such a heartless thing! In the past, I earnestly taught him the principles of getting rid of evil and bringing peace to the good, accumulating virtue and doing good deeds. Although learning martial arts is important, having a fair conscience in dealing with people is a hundred times more important! He could speak clearly and logically, but who would have thought that … when he really started to do it, he would forget everything? It's fine if he didn't help the world and save people, but at the very least, he should have done his duty and stood aloof from worldly affairs! He wanted to remove our master-disciple relationship, and it was a good decision! I don't have the good fortune to teach this kind of disciple! To think that I am still the Wulin Alliance Head and his master. I have let down the entire Wulin Alliance and the people of the world! "
For a moment, he was filled with righteous indignation, completely forgetting that he was in front of the Emperor. He was minding his own business and throwing a tantrum. When he came to his senses, he hurriedly apologized, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. This lowly official … lost his composure for a moment."
In Shunzhi's eyes, Li Yijie had always been a gentle and honest person. This was the first time he had seen him so angry. What's more, he was the Emperor. Even if this lowly official was angry, he would never do it in front of him. After being stunned for a long time, Shen Shiyun angrily said, "Minister Li, as a subject, you should mind your own words and actions! In front of the Emperor, how can you be disrespectful … "
Shunzhi gestured to stop him. He then said, "Minister Li, please calm down first. Zhen admires your character of abhorring evil as if it were your personal enemy. For the time being, Zhen will forgive your disrespect. Right now, the most important thing is to appease the people as much as possible and cover up the Xuan Shuang … "
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