Shen Shiyun's cold fingertips touched Tang Yuancheng's forehead and stroked it down. Although Tang Yuancheng had excellent self-control, he couldn't help blushing and his heart beating fast. He forced himself to say, "Niangniang, please conduct yourself with dignity."
Shen Shiyun sighed and said, "Yuancheng, you are a righteous and kind person. Why must we always be at each other's throats and end up in this situation? I still remember the first time we met. Your shy appearance was really cute. Later, you became the Zhuangyuan Gong and helped me and the Emperor a lot. I still remember all the good things. I don't believe that you don't want to regain your past memories. Do you really have the heart to destroy them? "
Tang Yuancheng was stunned. He turned his head and couldn't bear to look at her. He muttered, "If you knew this would happen, you wouldn't have done it in the first place. It was you who went further and further away and deviated from the path of our group. I … Yuancheng couldn't bear it, but people of different paths can't make plans together. I can only bear the pain and break up with you. Of course, I still hope that you can turn back in time. "
Shen Shiyun said softly, "I also don't want to. Living in the depths of the palace, your life is always in danger. You don't want to be in the teeth of the wind and the waves, but trouble comes to you, deliberately not letting you live in peace. If you can't become stronger, you can only be trampled on. I'm so tired. Sometimes I even feel that my chest is so tight that I can't breathe. In order to hold on until today, I have already given up a lot. If now even you, my friends, are going to abandon me and leave me, then what will be left in my life? Yuancheng, when I hear you use the honorific title in every sentence, my heart feels like it's being cut by a knife. Are you willing to … call me 'Yun' er 'again? "
Tang Yuancheng was moved. He said loudly, "Yes! I can understand! But, Yun 'er … "Shen Shiyun's eyes moved. While pretending to be gentle with Tang Yuancheng, her eyes were full of infinite flirtatiousness. She was actually hinting to the soldiers around her.
Li Yijie was very experienced in Jianghu, he saw through it with one glance. Sure enough, a high-ranking officer behind Tang Yuancheng quietly moved forward, raised a long saber high, and chopped down toward Tang Yuancheng's head. Right now Li Yijie did not have any secret projectiles in his hands, in a moment of desperation he opened his mouth and shouted, "Long range, be careful behind you …" It was too late to say, but in that instant, before Tang Yuancheng could react, that man's saber had already chopped down. Instead, he turned the scabbard around and struck the back of his head with the hilt.
Tang Yuancheng still had some doubts on his face. He didn't even have time to make a sound before he fell limply to the ground. Shen Shiyun handed a square gold-plated token to the guard and winked at him. The Imperial Bodyguard quickly complied. He turned Tang Yuancheng's body over and placed the tablet in his bosom. Then he pulled over several layers of clothing and carefully covered him up.
Thereupon Shen Shiyun shouted, "The Tang Yuancheng secretly concealed the commander's seal, conspired to rebel, and now the evidence is conclusive. Arrest him! " With a wave of his sleeve, the captivating red gown flashed to the side. He watched as the group of soldiers quickly surrounded Tang Yuancheng. Several of them pointed their spears at the vital points around his body, to prevent him from resisting as soon as he regained consciousness. Some others pulled a thick rope and in just a few moments he was tied up with his hands behind his back.
Li Yijie took a step forward and called out, "Long range … how is he? Yun 'er, why did you … "He wanted to ask her why she abandoned her companions, how could she be so ruthless and heartless? But thinking about all kinds of ruthless methods she used these past seven years, he realized that she was just using them as a tool to reap benefits. Who knew if she had ever regarded these people as her companions?
Seeing his hesitant expression, Shen Shiyun simply spoke on his behalf. With a cold laugh she said, "Don't worry, Bengong won't kill him. We have known each other for a while, do you really think Bengong's heart is made of iron? "
Li Yijie said in his heart, "Iron can be molded, but I am afraid your heart is harder than iron." Looking at her, his eyes no longer had the tenderness of the past. He coldly said, "Then, what are you planning to do? Are you planning to throw him into prison, and then find someone to draft a few groundless confessions to force him to sign? "
Shen Shiyun said, "Li Bangzhu's brain is actually more flexible than Bengong's. You must be an expert in framing and framing people. Tang Shaoshi and I have no enmity, but he is just a civil official, yet he has the golden token token and arrow bestowed by His Majesty on him. Furthermore, he has the military seal that was lost a few days ago. Thinking about it, how can we conclude that Tang Shaoshi is not harboring evil intentions? You can't expect Bengong to not report what I know, right? When the time comes, I will hand him over to His Majesty to personally deal with him. If he is really innocent, we will also give him justice. However, it would be better for Li Bangzhu not to get involved in this case. "
Li Yijie knew that Shen Shiyun's words were clearly sentencing Tang Yuancheng to death. Sending him to His Majesty without any scruples was also a gamble that he would not dare to open his mouth and leak the secret. Most likely, he would die with hatred. For honest and loyal people, having no way to defend themselves was the most bitter of all.
Shen Shiyun indifferently said, "What are you waiting for? This kind of person who disturbs the order of the palace should be dealt with as soon as possible. Why aren't you taking him away? " A few soldiers responded while pulling Tang Yuancheng's hair. A few others grabbed his ankles, wanting to drag him to see His Majesty. Li Yijie felt indignant, so he shouted, "Stop! Whoever dares to move will have to go through me first! " Shen Shiyun narrowed her eyes and said, "Li Bangzhu, Bengong is warning you, don't refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit …"
The two of them were still locked in a stalemate. Suddenly, a bird flew in through the window and stopped at Li Yijie's raised arm. Its small beak pecked everywhere on his arm. Li Yijie patted its head to appease it and untied a small rolled letter from its claw. When he opened it, his heart was already beating wildly. When he finished reading it, he was even more at a loss. He muttered, "This … how could this be? Young Master Yuan … actually … "
Nangong Xue also came forward to take a look. She said in surprise, "The original Manor Lord said in the letter that he had already found Young Master Yuan's whereabouts. But he … is being controlled by the Seven Demons and has become a puppet without any consciousness? " She wants you to … go and reinforce her? "In fact, Li Yijie had seen the letter with her own eyes, so she didn't need to repeat it. Nangong Xue was suspicious. She said, "Is this really the original Manor Lord's handwriting? Could it be … that someone is secretly playing tricks? "
Li Yijie frowned. He said, "To be honest, I have never seen the original Manor Lord's handwriting. It is not difficult to switch the letter midway. But even if there is only a one in a million chance, I cannot sit still and do nothing. A real man should be willing to sacrifice himself for his friends without hesitation. The original Manor Lord sent this letter to me because of his trust in me. Also, seeing that both of us are indebted to him, how can I let him and Brother Yuan down? "
Nangong Xue frowned. She said in deep thought, "This matter is very strange. The Puppet Technique, if it is not the use of drugs, then it is the use of other people's inner demons to bewitch them. But Brother Yuan has always been so optimistic and kind. How could he have an inner demon? "
Li Yijie smiled bitterly. "Everyone has an inner demon. The key is how you control it. A person with a bad temper will get angry for no reason. After being scolded a few times, they will be fine. But how can you know the true thoughts of a person who is always smiling on the surface? It is like a barrier that hides all the unhappiness under the surface. No matter what, only one person will bear the burden. The inner demon will be much more serious. Over time, if one can't control it well and suffers a backlash, it will give others an opportunity to take advantage of. No matter what … Xueer, since the original Manor Lord has requested this, we should go and take a look as soon as possible. The matter of Tang Shaoshi … can only be temporarily put aside. "
Nangong Xue nodded lightly. "I hope that Your Majesty can distinguish right from wrong and will not be misled by others."
As the two spoke, they were about to rush out of the door. Shen Shiyun suddenly interjected from the side. "Wait, Alliance Head Li. If you leave just like that, where do you think I am? Did you forget our deal? You are not allowed to leave the capital without my permission these days. "
Li Yijie clenched his teeth. He thought to himself that this trip was inevitable. Just as he was about to prepare to waste his breath on her, Shen Shiyun suddenly chuckled. "Alright, look at your nervous face. I didn't say that you can't go. However, you can go, but she has to stay. "She glanced provocatively at Nangong Xue. Li Yijie suppressed his anger. "What do you mean?"
Shen Shiyun said, "Don't blame me for being suspicious. I'm just afraid that you will take this opportunity to leave. What will you do then? If I keep Miss Nangong here, to put it bluntly, she will be a hostage. However, it won't be too much for her to accompany me in the palace to eat snacks, drink tea, and chat. On the other hand, you will be taking a dangerous path. You can't even take care of yourself, so how can you take care of her? This way, at least she will be safe and you won't have to worry about her in the future. "
Nangong Xue anxiously said, "I'm not afraid. I want to be with Senior Martial Brother! Thank you, Noble Consort Yun, for your kindness. " Shen Shiyun smiled faintly, but his expression was firm and resolute. "Empty words are useless. If you insist on going, you will become a burden to your Senior Martial Brother. Don't tell me that you don't care about Alliance Head Li's life and death just for your own pleasure? Moreover, this is not a negotiation, but an order. Miss Nangong, all you have to do is obey. There is no room for negotiation. "
Nangong Xue opened her mouth and wanted to argue, but Li Yijie seemed to have made up his mind. He gently pressed Nangong Xue's shoulder and said, "Believe me, Xueer. I will definitely rush back as soon as possible." He then turned to Shen Shiyun and said, "Then I will have to trouble Noble Consort Yun to take care of Xueer for me." She believed that although Shen Shiyun was arrogant, he wouldn't dare to brazenly attack Nangong Xue. That would be equivalent to taking responsibility for himself. Therefore, not only would she not dare to act blindly without thinking, she would also do her best to ensure Nangong Xue's safety.
He had thought through all the twists and turns before he dared to let her stay. After giving his instructions, he ignored Nangong Xue's loud objections behind his back and left the Snow Song Palace without looking back. He took out a tall horse and galloped day and night without stopping.
Because the original Manor Lord had arranged to meet him at a small town on the border of the sea, it took him several days to arrive. He hoped that the situation had taken a turn for the better, even though he knew that the hope was slim. At the same time, he wandered through the streets and alleys, looking all around. He stared at the golden signboards hanging from the top of the inn, trying to find the place the original Manor Lord had mentioned.
However, when he didn't want to stay in an inn, he could see rows upon rows of inns everywhere. When he really wanted to look for it, perhaps it was difficult to find an inn in the vast sea of people, or perhaps the signboards were somewhat similar, but when he looked carefully, it wasn't.
Just as he was wondering if the original Manor Lord had written it incorrectly in a hurry, he suddenly saw the original Manor Lord poking out half of his body from a shabby alley in front of him. He waved at him, then immediately retreated, as if someone was chasing after him. When he thought about how the original Manor Lord, who had always been a handsome and otherworldly expert, had fallen to such a state, he couldn't help but feel sour in his heart. After staring blankly for a while, he hurriedly followed after him.
The original Manor Lord brought him into a run-down inn. Large patches of paint on the signboard had peeled off. Previously, Li Yijie had only stared at the magnificent inns and didn't even glance at them out of the corner of his eye. However, he thought that the simpler the place, the more likely it was to confuse the enemy. Perhaps the original Manor Lord also had this intention.
As soon as the two of them entered the room and closed the door, the original Manor Lord suddenly grabbed Li Yijie's hands and said, "Yijie, you finally came in time! Otherwise … this old man really wouldn't know what to do! "
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