"Wenxuan's words are reasonable."
Pei Liming immediately answered Pei Wenxuan's question.
He was originally a concubine and didn't get along well with Pei Lixian. Before Pei Lixian's death, he had been successful. After Pei Lixian's death, he had been suppressed by Pei Lixian. It wasn't until Pei Wenxuan and Li Rong's marriage that he was promoted from Assistant Minister to Minister of Justice.
There were many people like this. As soon as Pei Liming opened his mouth, the clansmen who had communicated with Pei Wenxuan stood up and explained the pros and cons.
The Pei clan had long been tied to the Crown Prince. Ever since Pei Wenxuan tricked Consort Rou, he and Consort Rou were mortal enemies. If Li Cheng ascended the throne, it would be a disaster for them.
The Pei clan argued internally. After a long time, Pei Xuanqing finally said, "Stop."
Pei Lixian and Pei Wenxuan looked at Pei Xuanqing at the same time. Pei Xuanqing raised his turbid eyes. "Wenxuan, what will you do if the Patriarch's Order is not given to you today?"
"Grandfather, the Crown Prince is my wife's younger brother. I can't leave."
If Pei Wenxuan didn't leave, the Pei clan would be implicated regardless of the Crown Prince's victory.
"Then, how confident are you?"
Pei Xuanqing stared at Pei Wenxuan. Pei Wenxuan chuckled. "Grandfather, Prince Su is dead."
"What about the one in the palace?"
"It's fake."
Pei Wenxuan's voice was very soft. "I'm not the only one who knows about this. They can't hide it for long. Grandfather, how confident do you think the Crown Prince will be?"
Pei Xuanqing was silent. After a long time, he smiled. "Your father was like this back then."
As he spoke, he turned to look at the crowd. "What do you think?"
"I think Wenxuan is right."
The crowd spoke in unison. There were some voices that spoke for Pei Lixian, but they were all drowned out.
Pei Xuanqing nodded and turned to Pei Lixian. "Give him the Patriarch's Order and the storehouse key."
"Father." Pei Lixian started to panic. "He's just a child …"
"I'm not a child anymore."
Pei Xuanqing's voice became heavy. "This is not his decision, it is mine. Give him the Patriarch's Token."
Pei Lixian pursed his lips. Seeing Pei Lixian's defiance, Pei Xuanqing slammed the table and shouted, "Give it to him!"
Pei Lixian did not speak and the atmosphere became tense. Pei Xuanqing frowned. "Second Brother."
"Father, I cannot watch him follow in his father's footsteps. The Pei family cannot participate in this matter. We should capture Pei Wenxuan immediately and send him to the palace! Men! "
Pei Lixian shouted, and a group of guards with swords broke through the door and rushed in, surrounding the entire ancestral hall.
Pei Liming's expression turned cold. "Pei Lixian, what are you doing attacking the ancestral hall?!"
"I'm just taking care of my unfilial descendants. Pei Wenxuan, you have committed treason and attempted to rebel. Today, I will place righteousness above family and execute you on the spot. Let's see how His Majesty will judge you! Today, no one is allowed to move! "
Pei Lixian raised his hand and waved it. His expression was cold. "Otherwise, you will be regarded as an accomplice and convicted of treason."
When everyone present heard this, their expressions turned ugly. Pei Wenxuan, on the other hand, smiled as he found a seat in the hall and sat down calmly. Tong Ye poured tea for him. He smiled at Pei Xuanqing and said, "Grandfather, Second Uncle used a knife in front of the ancestral hall. Can Wenxuan help Grandfather resolve his worries?"
Pei Xuanqing hesitated for a moment and nodded.
Pei Lixian sneered. "Grasshopper after autumn, what are you pretending to be calm for? Men, take him down! "
Pei Wenxuan smiled and did not speak. He calmly served the tea. The guards in the courtyard rushed towards Pei Wenxuan with swords. At that moment, arrows fell from all directions like rain and the guards in front of the ancestral hall were killed instantly.
The blood of the guard closest to Pei Lixian splashed onto Pei Lixian's face, forcing him to close his eyes.
Then, shouts of killing could be heard from outside the door. Everyone stood in front of the ancestral hall with pale faces and did not dare to speak.
Only Pei Wenxuan leisurely sat in his original position, smelling the aroma and sipping the tea. In the end, he raised his head and looked at Pei Wenxuan. "Second Uncle, sit and wait. There is still a long way to go when we reach the Yellow Springs." As he spoke, he lifted the lid of his teacup and smiled. "Don't tire yourself out."
Pei Lixian's face was pale and he did not speak. After waiting for a long time, the courtyard finally quieted down.
Zhao Chongjiu entered and knelt in front of Pei Wenxuan. "Daren, the guilty officials have been executed. There are a total of 142 people. Daren, please count."
Pei Wenxuan nodded and glanced at Dong Ye beside him. Dong Ye brought a cup of prepared wine to Pei Lixian and said respectfully, "Second Master, please."
Pei Lixian looked at the poisoned wine in front of him. Pei Wenxuan smiled. "Second Uncle, this cup of wine is Wenxuan's goodwill. If you don't want to drink, then drink it. It's better if you drink it yourself. It's more dignified."
Pei Lixian's hands trembled slightly. Before he could speak, a few screams came from the crowd. Several Pei family members who had followed him in the past were dragged out. Blood splattered everywhere.
Pei Lixian's face was pale. Pei Wenxuan stood up and raised the cup. "Second Uncle." His voice was very soft. "My father drank that cup of wine. You should drink this cup too."
Hearing this, Pei Lixian looked up at him. After a long time, he trembled and said, "Wolf cub …"
"If you don't drink," Pei Wenxuan's voice was very soft. "You won't be the only one drinking."
Hearing this, Pei Lixian finally compromised. He took a deep breath and drank the wine in one gulp. Then, he turned around and rushed out of the hall.
Pei Wenxuan shouted, "Wait."
Pei Lixian stopped in his tracks. Pei Wenxuan raised his hand. "The Patriarch's Order."
Pei Lixian didn't move. He felt pain. His lungs were hurting.
Pei Wenxuan personally went forward and took the Patriarch's Order from his waist. As soon as he took it, Pei Wenxuan spat out a mouthful of blood and collapsed.
Blood splattered on Pei Wenxuan's body. He took out a handkerchief and wiped the blood off his fair face. Then, he turned around and directly ordered, "Gather all the Pei family's soldiers. Pei Xiaofeng, order the city guards to wait in the South City."
While the Pei family was in a mess, there was an extra kind of peace in the Su residence.
Su Yongqing stepped into Su Minzhi's bedroom. Su Minzhi was practicing calligraphy. Su Yongqing entered the room and knelt down properly. "Father."
"Do you know why I called you here?"
Su Minzhi didn't look up. The tip of the brush slowly drew a line on the paper.
Su Yongqing's voice was very soft. "I know."
"Your eldest brother told me about your situation. You've always been a child who knows how to act appropriately. I don't understand." Su Minzhi looked up at Su Yongqing. "How can you not be as sensible as your eldest brother?"
Su Yongqing didn't move. Su Minzhi saw that he didn't look remorseful. He frowned. "The crown prince is the eldest legitimate son in the palace. He's the legitimate heir. His character and bearing are impeccable. What's Consort Rou's background? What's Prince Su's character? What are you doing? "
"Previously, when you argued with Pei Wenxuan in the imperial court, I already felt that something was wrong. But I thought you were …" Su Minzhi pursed her lips and threw the brush aside. She only said, "Young and impulsive. I know your feelings for Her Highness Ping L E, but she's already married. What are you doing now? "
"Father?" Su Yongqing looked up blankly. He didn't know that his feelings were known by his family.
Su Minzhi seemed to feel guilty. She lowered her voice. "You've been in the academy for three years. Every year, when Her Highness Ping L E is present, you have to specially dress up. Every time you enter the palace, as long as Her Highness Ping L E is present, you have to specially dress up. Rongqing, I'm your father. No one knows my son better than me. You and Her Highness aren't suitable. I also thought that you wouldn't do anything out of line, so I didn't remind you. But what's wrong with you? Now, I don't understand you. "
"It's me who has let you down."
Su Yongqing took a deep breath. "It's just that I think that Li Chuan is indeed not suitable to be the emperor."
"Then Prince Su is suitable?!" Su Minzhi saw that Su Yongqing wasn't willing to compromise. She couldn't help but feel angry. "How can there be a completely suitable monarch? The monarch is the national weapon. It's not about strength, but about stability."
"But he's not stable."
Su Yongqing's expression was calm. "Father, actually, Her Highness Ping L E's actions were all ordered by the Crown Prince. Even when Consort Rou proposed the tax reform, it was actually a trap set by the Crown Prince for Consort Rou. Father, I agree with what you said. The monarch is stable, and the ministers are talented. Although Prince Su's character isn't good and his background isn't upright, he can't make any waves. But what about the Crown Prince? "
Su Yongqing looked up at Su Minzhi. "The Crown Prince hasn't ascended the throne yet, but he's already turned the court upside down. If he ascends the throne, how can you control him? "
"That's not something you should worry about!"
Su Minzhi shouted in a low voice. As she spoke, Su Ronghua walked in from outside the courtyard. He heard the argument inside, so he quietly went to the back window and hid there to watch Su Yongqing and Su Minzhi talk.
Although he sued Su Yongqing, he was also worried that Su Yongqing would be beaten to death by Su Minzhi. He knew that Su Minzhi was strict with Su Yongqing since he was young. This strictness was partly because he, as the eldest son, was afraid that the youngest son would repeat the same mistakes. Therefore, Su Ronghua always felt a little guilty toward Su Yongqing.
He secretly listened to their conversation from the window and waited for Su Minzhi to stop them.
After Su Minzhi finished scolding Su Yongqing, he was so angry that he reached out to take the tea beside him. Before he touched the teacup, he heard Su Yongqing say, "I want to help Li Cheng ascend the throne."
"What did you say?!"
Su Minzhi suddenly turned around and his clothes knocked over the teacup.
Su Yongqing stood up and poured tea for Su Minzhi. As he poured tea, he said, "Ask for my father's opinion."
"I will never agree." Su Minzhi was so angry that he didn't want to say anything more. He pointed at the door and said, "Go and receive your punishment. Don't even think about it!"
"Then." Su Yongqing held the tea and knelt in front of Su Minzhi. He raised the tea over his head and said, "I won't think about it anymore. Father, please don't be angry."
Su Minzhi looked at Su Yongqing and hesitated for a moment. Finally, he softened his attitude and raised the teacup. He took a sip and said slowly, "It's good that you understand. Rongqing, no matter what, His Highness is the king and we are his subjects. As long as His Highness doesn't do anything that goes against the heavens …"
Su Minzhi's tongue stiffened as he said that. He felt that the surroundings gradually darkened.
"Rongqing?"
Su Minzhi was a little panicked. Su Yongqing quickly stood up and held him. "Father."
"Why … why can't I see?"
Su Minzhi panicked. "Quick, call the doctor."
As he spoke, he gradually couldn't hear the surroundings. Su Yongqing held Su Minzhi and said, "Father?"
Su Ronghua was hiding outside the window. At this moment, he already realized that something was wrong.
He faintly heard footsteps outside. He held his breath and retreated to the woods behind the rockery.
Su Yongqing helped Su Minzhi to the bed. When Su Minzhi fell on the bed, he couldn't speak at all.
"Father." Su Yongqing raised his hand and tucked him in. His voice was gentle. "Rest for a while. I will come back when I'm done."
After saying that, Su Yongqing's face instantly turned cold. He raised his hand and took the master's order from Su Minzhi. He stood up and walked out. As soon as he walked out, he saw that the long corridor in the courtyard was filled with his men.
"Guard the inner yard. Don't let anyone get close. Father is seriously ill. I will take over as the master of the Su Clan. "Su Yongqing hung the master's order on his waist." Find the first young master and ground him. Arrange for the rest of the family members to leave Huajing in batches. Tell the Su Clan to gather the troops. The city guards will stay at the south gate. Go to the Heaven's Gate and inform Su Ping that there is a change in Huajing. Bring eight thousand elite soldiers. "
With that said, Su Yongqing stepped out.
When the footsteps faded away, Su Ronghua found a chance and rushed out. He went along the wall to a place where there was no one and reached the dog hole in the backyard of the Su Mansion.
He took a deep breath. Finally, he bent down and went out with a head full of dog fur.
The commotion caused by the Su Family and the Pei Family being locked up was like two drops of water falling into the sea in Huajing. It didn't cause any ripples. But some people with keen senses noticed that something was wrong. In the afternoon, the number of people leaving the city suddenly increased. At the same time, people from the palace arrived at the Crown Prince's residence with the imperial edict.
Li Chuan had already finished washing up. He knelt in front of the bed and looked at the sword in front of him without saying a word.
Fu Lai led the people into the Crown Prince's residence. At the door, he said respectfully, "Your Highness, His Majesty invites you in."
Li Chuan raised his head and looked at Fu Lai coldly. Fu Lai didn't change his expression. After a long time, Li Chuan picked up the sword and walked out of the room. "Let's go."
Li Chuan got into the carriage. Zhao Chongjiu had also returned to the Princess' residence and led Li Rong to the carriage.
Li Rong sat in the carriage and looked around. He noticed that the atmosphere on the street was strange. More people were going to the city gate.
There were still some beggars on the road. They watched Li Rong's carriage pass by and then looked away. Li Rong knew that these were Pei Wenxuan's eyes and ears. Pei Wenxuan's ability to gather information was his foundation.
Li Rong looked at the people on the street and watched them frown as they ran away. She suddenly remembered that Pei Wenxuan and Li Chuan had mentioned the north. She turned her head and looked at Zhao Chongjiu. "Chongjiu."
"Your Highness."
Zhao Chongjiu thought that she had something to say and immediately called out. Li Rong thought for a moment. "I remember that you're from the northwest."
"Yes," Zhao Chongjiu said respectfully. "I'm from Suzhou in the northwest."
"Look at the people in the northwest. Before the war, were they the same as the people here in Huajing?"
Li Rong looked at the people on the street. Zhao Chongjiu laughed. Li Rong looked back and was puzzled. "What are you laughing at?"
"Your Highness," Zhao Chongjiu lowered his head. "The army in the north is good at surprise attacks and cavalry. Before the war, the people don't know. They suddenly attack the city at night. Either they can't take it and everyone runs away, or they attack it. There's no time to think too much. "
Zhao Chongjiu lifted the curtain and looked at the people on the street who were going to the city gate. These people were the alert people who heard the news because of the strange movements of the city guards. Zhao Chongjiu looked at them. "Look at them. There's even someone who tipped them off. There's no such thing in the northwest. When they wake up, they might lose their heads. This is considered good. If they're unlucky, they'll encounter a desperate resistance and be broken through. If the defending general doesn't have time to organize an evacuation, that's the worst. "
Li Rong didn't dare to ask what kind of miserable situation it was.
She sat in the carriage and looked down at the people around her for the first time.
The carriage left from the southern city gate, where the Pei family's garrison was. When Li Rong left the city, she looked back and saw the city walls that had weathered the wind and rain standing in place. It was like a person watching her leave.
She was about to leave this place.
Leave this place where she had lived for fifty years.
Leave the power she was passionate about, the court she had fought for her whole life.
She was in a trance. She didn't know why, but she suddenly understood. A hero's sword was broken, and a beauty's sorrow was in her twilight years.
She couldn't think about her life after going to Qingzhou. With every step the carriage took, she felt a rope pulling at her heart. She suddenly started to struggle. She suddenly wanted to give it a try.
Could she have done a better job?
She wanted feelings, and she wanted power. She wanted both. Was there a superior who could hold the heart of an ordinary person and stand in an invincible position?
She watched as the two words "Huajing" became more and more blurred. At this moment, the sound of fighting suddenly came from within Huajing.
The sound shook the heavens. Then, all of Huajing seemed to be boiling water. Screams and shouts came quickly.
Li Rong's hand clasped the side of the carriage. She stared at the battlefield that had belonged to her for fifty years.
In the palace of Huajing, soldiers were fighting. Li Chuan stood in front of the palace gate with his sword. He watched as the gate slowly opened. He looked coldly at the hall that stretched all the way to the end of the gate and shouted: "Evil concubine Xiao Shi, seducing the emperor, causing chaos in the court, and mixing up the royal bloodline. Her crimes are punishable by death. Today, I have taken the emperor hostage. I have been asked by the emperor to enter the palace to clean up the emperor's side and protect the emperor's safety. "
"Those who obstruct," Li Chuan raised his hand and pulled out his sword. He stood in front of the palace gate, "will be beheaded!"
After he finished speaking, the soldiers entered the palace like a tide. Li Chuan raised his sword and quickly entered the palace.
Li Rong heard the commotion in the distance. She didn't dare to look anymore. Just as she was about to put down the curtain, she saw a young girl riding a horse galloping out of the city and towards her.
"Stop!" Shangguan Ya didn't dare to call out Li Rong's name. She shouted at the carriage in front of her, "Stop!"
Li Rong heard Shangguan Ya's voice and immediately stopped the carriage: "Stop!"
As soon as the carriage stopped, Shangguan Ya stopped in front of Li Rong. She was panting heavily. Li Rong saw her expression and knew something was wrong: "What's wrong?"
"Su Ronghua just came to find me. He said that Su Yongqing rebelled. He took control of the Su Family. The Su Clan and the other aristocratic families joined forces with Consort Rou and transferred 10,000 elite soldiers from Tianshou Pass. "
"Then has he made a move now?" Li Rong immediately asked. Shangguan Ya shook her head: "No."
If he didn't make a move now, then Su Yongqing was waiting for Li Chuan.
Once Li Chuan really killed Li Ming, then Su Yongqing could justifiably kill Li Chuan.
If the aristocratic families in the city joined forces with him, then Su Yongqing had close to 10,000 soldiers in Huajing City alone. Tonight, they transferred soldiers from Huajing's borders. The Wang Clan and Su Clan could arrive in Huajing tomorrow with 20,000 soldiers.
If Li Chuan killed Li Ming, then with only 10,000 soldiers, they would lose without a doubt.
If Li Chuan didn't kill Li Ming, then there was only one path left. Agree with Li Ming to wipe out the Shangguan Clan, then join forces with Li Ming. There was still a chance of victory.
"Your Highness," Shangguan Ya looked at Li Rong: "What should we do now? Your Highness, please make a decision."
Make a decision? How to make a decision?
Su Yongqing didn't make a move because he thought they didn't know his plan. Otherwise, Su Yongqing could ambush Li Chuan from behind and cooperate with Li Ming. Li Chuan would definitely lose, and Pei Wenxuan, who participated in the rebellion, would also have no chance of survival.
If she left now, she could still return to Qingzhou. Perhaps Su Yongqing would follow the agreement and give her a way out.
If she went back now, she would just watch them die.
When the word 'die' flashed across her mind, she suddenly remembered the question Pei Wenxuan asked her.
"If I die today, what will happen to Your Highness?"
What will happen?
She thought that this was something that would never happen, but at this moment, she clearly realized that this was not something that would never happen.
If Pei Wenxuan died … …
If Pei Wenxuan died … …
Li Rong closed his eyes.
"Go back."
She said in a hoarse voice: "I will go to the palace to pick up His Highness the Crown Prince. Don't alarm anyone. I will stay in the palace and continue to command the attack. Zhao Chongjiu, go tell Pei Wenxuan that something happened to me on the way here. Tell him to save me, then send as many people from the Shangguan Clan and the Pei Clan out of the city. Ah Ya, you also leave Huajing. "Li Rong raised his eyes and looked at Shangguan Ya:" Preserve your strength. As long as the Crown Prince doesn't die, when Xun Chuan arrives, immediately attack the city. "
Shangguan Ya looked at Li Rong. After a long time, she asked: "What about you?"
"I have to stay in the palace." Li Rong looked at her: "Without anyone to command, Su Yongqing will soon discover that Chuan 'er is gone. Moreover, even if I am discovered, I can delay Su Yongqing for a while."
Shangguan Ya did not speak. Li Rong pushed her: "Hurry up, leave immediately."
Shangguan Ya took a deep breath and nodded: "Yes."
After that, Shangguan Ya rode her horse and left. Li Rong sat back in his seat. She closed her eyes and said calmly: "Let's go back."
They did not go far. The carriage brought Li Rong into the city.
When she came out, she was at a loss.
But at this moment, the carriage drove back to Huajing and took her to the battlefield. She had a strange kind of calmness.
Her carriage passed through the completely chaotic long street and came to the palace gate. When she parted with Zhao Chongjiu, she handed the letter on the carriage to Zhao Chongjiu: "Take Prince Consort far away and then give the letter to him."
Zhao Chongjiu accepted the order and quickly retreated.
Pei Wenxuan led the people of the Pei family and the Inspectorate to guard outside the palace. Zhao Chongjiu found Pei Wenxuan. When Pei Wenxuan saw Zhao Chongjiu, he was a little surprised: "Why are you here? Where is His Highness? "
"Something happened to His Highness." Zhao Chongjiu lowered his voice and looked very anxious: "He is in the inn outside the city. Prince Consort, His Highness wants you to go immediately."
After Zhao Chongjiu finished speaking, he showed Li Rong's token. When Pei Wenxuan saw the token, he panicked.
He looked at the palace and then at the token in his hand. Zhao Chongjiu immediately said: "Daren, make a decision quickly. If it is too late …"
"Pei Ming!" Pei Wenxuan called Pei Ming. Pei Ming came forward: "Eldest Young Master."
"You stay here first. I will go out of the city and be back soon."
After Pei Wenxuan finished speaking, he counted a group of top experts and led them out of the city with Zhao Chongjiu.
Pei Wenxuan rushed out of the city. Li Rong, wearing a fox fur coat and holding a stove, walked step by step into the palace.
Inside the bedchamber, Li Ming was lying on the bed, looking at Li Chuan who was standing in front of him with a sword in his hand.
"Zhen originally wanted to give you a choice." Li Ming's face was a bit weak: "Who would have thought that you didn't even want a choice and directly gave Zhen the result. Li Chuan, do you know what kind of infamy you will bear in the annals of history if you kill Zhen? "
"I don't care if I am infamy or not."
Li Chuan's expression was very indifferent. Li Ming sneered: "You are not even afraid of being infamy. It seems that you are really a disloyal and unrighteous bastard. Have you gone crazy thinking about the throne? Oh, that's not right. "Li Ming seemed to suddenly think of something:" It is not you who has gone crazy. It is your Imperial Mother, your elder sister, and the Shangguan Family. "
Li Ming raised his hand and clapped. As if he had guessed something, he raised his hand and pointed at him: "They have gone crazy thinking about it."
"Imperial Father," Li Chuan heard Li Ming's words and seemed to be a bit sad: "I don't understand."
"What don't you understand?"
"Why … … why can't you accept me?"
"What time is it?" Li Ming seemed to find it funny: "You actually asked Zhen this kind of question. Chuan'er, "Li Ming sighed:" Who taught you to be so naive? It is not that Zhen doesn't accept you. You are Zhen's child. Zhen raised you with one hand. Zhen doesn't accept your mother. "
While the two were talking, Shangguan Yue pushed open the door and entered.
Li Ming looked up and saw the woman walking into the room. He didn't stop talking and listened to Shangguan Yue: "The Shangguan Clan wants too much. They treat my Li family as a puppet and try to use marriage to rule the world with my Li family. They have no feelings in their hearts. Do you think that your mother loves you? Does the Shangguan Clan treat you as a family member? No, Li Chuan. "Li Ming laughed:" You are a chess piece of the Shangguan Clan. A tool they use to rule Da Xia. "
Shangguan Yue listened to Li Ming's words and walked step by step to Li Chuan's back.
She looked very calm as she looked at the man on the bed.
He was old.
The smell of decay hovered around him. He didn't look like the young man who used to fly kites and repair the Northern Yan Pagoda with her.
She looked at him with pity. This kind of gaze angered Li Ming. He shouted: "What are you looking at!"
"I'm looking at you for the last time, Li Ming." Shangguan Yue's tone was very calm: "You are old."
After Shangguan Yue finished speaking, she turned to look at Li Chuan: "What are you waiting for? Let's do it."
Li Chuan held his sword and didn't move. Shangguan Yue frowned: "Li Chuan! There are so many people waiting for you outside. If you delay your ascension, there will be changes. Hurry! "
Li Chuan lowered his head. Shangguan Yue took a soft pillow from the side and handed it to Li Chuan: "Hurry. You can't use swords. It's too obvious. Go and suffocate him."
Li Chuan raised his head and looked at Shangguan Yue in front of him: "Mother …"
"Shangguan Yue, he is my son!" Li Ming saw the confrontation between Li Chuan and Shangguan Yue and became happy: "Do you think that patricide is so simple? Didn't I treat him well? I carried him and taught him to write. When he was hungry, I took him to the kitchen in the middle of the night to cook. You punished him to write and I helped him copy … "
Li Ming talked about Li Chuan's childhood.
At that time, the conflict between him and the Shangguan Clan was not so severe. He and Shangguan Yue were still a loving couple. The Northern Yan Pagoda had not been repaired and he was still a big child. He would pull Li Chuan and let Li Rong sit on his shoulders to play.
He wanted to provoke Shangguan Yue and Li Chuan, but as he spoke, his voice became hoarse.
The bedroom was silent for a moment. Shangguan Yue's eyes were red: "You're not going to do it?"
As she spoke, Shangguan Yue suddenly drew her sword: "I'll do it!"
"Mother!"
Li Chuan saw Shangguan Yue rushing over with her sword and hugged Shangguan Yue: "Wait … wait …"
"What are you waiting for!"
Shangguan Yue turned around and slapped Li Chuan: "You're so indecisive. How can you be the Crown Prince? How can you be the Emperor? Kill him! "
Shangguan Yue placed the sword in Li Chuan's hand: "Kill him! Have you forgotten how he usually treats you? He treats Li Cheng so well, but only a little better to you. Don't you want to kill him? "
As Shangguan Yue spoke, she pulled Li Chuan forward.
Li Chuan's sword was trembling. Shangguan Yue forced him to do it.
"Kill him."
Shangguan Yue shed tears, as if she had given up all her madness: "Kill him and everything will be over. You will be the Emperor. The world will be yours. "
"You're the Crown Prince. Don't be so weak. It's just killing a person. Killing a father who doesn't treat you well. Why are you hesitating?"
The tip of the sword inched closer and closer to the old man on the bed. Outside the palace, Li Rong walked up the stairs step by step.
Just as the tip of the sword was about to touch Li Ming's neck, Li Rong pushed the door open and entered.
The cold wind blew into the room. The three of them turned around and saw Li Rong standing at the door, dressed in a black robe with golden threads and a pure white fox fur coat. She held a heater in her hands and stood there, quietly watching them.
Li Chuan looked at her in disbelief. Tears quickly welled up in his eyes.
Li Rong looked at Li Chuan. For a moment, she felt as if she had returned to many years ago.
Standing at the intersection of fate, she had a chance to correct her mistakes.
"Put down the sword," she said softly: "Chuan'er, come here."
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