Chapter 394 The Growth of the Emperor

Author: Gongsun Wujiu

Chapter 394 The Growth of the Emperor

"Bang!"

The eldest princess of Eyi was extremely angry and kicked several cases in front of her to the ground.

After more than a month of hard work, she finally got the emperor to relax about granting marquisships to foreigners.

Just as she was happily waiting for the official edict to confer the title of marquis to Ding, news came of Huo Guang's stern objections.

Huo Guang still blocked the emperor's edict by saying, "No one can be ennobled without military merit."

Later, the emperor also changed his attitude, and her efforts to make Ding foreigners a marquis were in vain again.

This made the eldest princess of Eyi's hatred for Huo Guang reach the extreme.

In the view of the Princess Eyi, Huo Guang's statement was nothing more than an excuse.

"How many military exploits did Er Huoguang have, and how many military exploits did Jin Rixi have? You can be granted the title of marquis, but why can't people outside Ding be granted the title of marquis..."

"Huo Guang, I am at odds with you..."

After the eldest princess of Eyi vented her anger, she finally calmed down under the comfort of Ding.

At this time, she recruited Xu Li, a retainer whom she supported.

"Xu Li, I have something I need to leave to you to handle!"

Xu Li was overjoyed when he heard this. Although the eldest princess of Eyi was not very clever in political methods, she was still good to her retainers.

Especially for those who do things for her, the rewards are quite generous.

Xu Li paid his respects and said, "Working for Gaifang... I will fight until I die!"

The eldest princess of Eyi smiled with satisfaction, "Today, Ding Yi will be sent to the Western Regions to guard the border... I will kill him for my master!"

Xu Li was shocked when he heard this, and wondered: "My lord, after all, Ding Yi was once a prince... It's not difficult to kill him, but I'm afraid His Majesty will be dissatisfied!"

The eldest princess of Eyi said nonchalantly: "I am not afraid of you, so what are you afraid of? If something happens, I will keep you safe!"

After Xu Li hesitated for a moment, he thought of the words to ask for wealth in danger, gritted his teeth and said: "I will obey the order of the Lord..."

The eldest princess of Eyi finally showed a smile on her face, "Come here, I will reward Xu Li with twenty gold!"

Soon someone came in with a bounty.

Xu Li's eyes widened when he looked at the bounty.

He swallowed and reluctantly looked away, "Master Gai, the money to kill a line of marquises may not be enough!"

The eldest princess of Eyi said, "Don't worry, you will need money. If I take Ding Yi's head, I will give you another hundred gold!"

Xu Li chuckled when he heard this and said, "Thank you Lord Gai. Don't worry, Lord Gai, that Ding Yi will never reach the Western Regions!"

The eldest princess of Eyi smiled with satisfaction and said, "Go down and do your job well for me. The benefits will be indispensable to you!"

"Promise, I will live up to my master's trust!"

…

After Xu Li left happily, he first went back home.

Afterwards, a banquet was held and several familiar rangers were invited to his home.

The most famous among them is the knight-errant Zheng Yi.

After Zhu Anshi's death, this man gradually rose to prominence and was already a famous hero in the Wuling area.

"Brother, why are you inviting someone to a banquet today?"

After Zheng Yi entered the room, he saw the food and wine on the tables. He did not sit down, but stared at Xu Li with a serious expression.

Xu Li refused to sit down, so naturally the other two rangers did not dare to sit down either.

Xu Li quietly looked outside the room, then bowed to Zheng Yi, "Brother, please sit down, I really have something to ask of you!"

Zheng Yi said, "Xu Lingli, it's better to talk about it first... I don't dare to drink recklessly..."

Xu Li said in embarrassment: "I'll tell you the truth, this is not someone's business...it's actually Lord Gai's order!"

Zheng Yi was shocked when he heard this and blurted out: "Could it be that Marquis Yunyang is involved?"

"If the matter involves Marquis Yunyang, please forgive me for being timid and not daring to intervene..."

Xu Li whispered, "Brother, please don't worry, I have nothing to do with Marquis Yunyang... If it involves Marquis Yunyang... I wouldn't dare to do it!"

Zheng Yi heard this and said: "That's good..."

Speaking of this, Zheng Yi warned: "Brother, you should be careful in your work...Don't offend the people you shouldn't offend..."

Xu Li smiled and said, "What the elder brother said is absolutely true... what the elder brother said is absolutely true..."

"Brother, please take a seat. Food is the most important thing for the people... Let's talk about business after you've had enough to eat and drink!"

After Xu Li's repeated invitations, Zheng Yi sat down.

Zheng Yi sat down, and the two knights who came next to him sat down.

The three of them sat down, and Xu Li immediately poured them wine and cut meat.

When the wine was half full, Zheng Yi asked:

"Brother, what are you talking about when you come here?"

Xu Li asked in a low voice, "Brother, do you know Ding Yi?"

Zheng Yi trembled when he heard this and sobered up instantly.

"Are you talking about the successful Hou Dingyi?"

Xu Lidao: "Exactly!"

Zheng Yi's face showed anger at this time, "Xu Lingli is trying to harm someone!"

Xu Lidao said, "How could I harm my eldest brother... The Lord Gai has said that if I can take the name of Ding Yi, I am willing to reward him with fifty gold!"

Hearing this, Zheng Yi said, "Ding Yi is the person that Marquis Yunyang wants to protect. How can he be easily moved?"

Xu Lidao, "Brother, why should you worry? If the Yunyang Marquis Mansion wants to protect Ding Yi, it will only be in Chang'an... After leaving Chang'an, Ding Yi will be nothing more than a drunken prisoner..."

Before Xu Li had finished speaking, Zheng Yi had already stood up and wanted to leave.

When Xu Li saw this, he immediately pulled Zheng Yi away, "Brother, why are you doing this!"

Zheng Yi shook off Xu Li's hand and said, "Such a rich man dare not go... You can just take it for yourself..."

Zheng Yi said this and quickly left Xu Lizhi's house.

The other two rangers also quickly left at the same time.

Seeing this, Xu Li cursed a few words bitterly, but there was nothing he could do.

…

Zheng Yi didn't dare to take on the assassination of Ding Yi, and naturally the other rangers wouldn't take it either.

In desperation, Xu Li had no choice but to take action himself. He was also born as a ranger and his skills were not bad. He was quite confident in dealing with a mere Ding Yi.

Unfortunately, Zheng Yi had already reported the matter to the Tingwei Mansion at this time.

The next day, he was intercepted as soon as he left Chang'an.

He felt that the situation was not good and was about to run away when his vision went dark and he fainted.

When he woke up, he was in a strange room.

"Are you Xu Li?"

At this time a high-pitched voice sounded.

Xu Litian suddenly woke up after hearing this voice.

It is difficult to hear such a voice among ordinary people, usually only the eunuchs in the palace can hear it.

This made Xu Li feel uneasy.

"You still haven't recruited me honestly!"

Xu Li knew that he must not confess at this time. Confessing would only lead to his own death.

Just then a young man appeared in front of him and said, "Tell me everything you know. Paul will not die... It doesn't matter if you don't want to tell..."

The young man said this and did not continue talking.

At first, Xu Li felt that the young man in front of him seemed familiar.

At this moment, he suddenly remembered that this young man was clearly a gentleman from the family of Jin Rixi, the former chariot general.

Is there anyone in Chang'an who doesn't know that he is the emperor's servant?

Xu Li already understood at this time that between the emperor and the eldest princess of Eyi, he immediately chose the emperor.
To be continued...