Chapter 89: Empress Dowager Du, Imperial City of Shu Capital
Wang Li felt that he probably had some obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Maybe others thought that Du Xiaoyu's matter was over, but he didn't think so.
At least, he feels that Du Xiaoyu's identity and background can be further explored, and this may also be directly involved in her deeper purpose, and why she made a plan to bring together representatives of the four forces of Heaven, Underworld, Immortal Sect and Dynasty.
main reason.
If it was just to resurrect her bones, she could choose a more flexible and faster method, and she didn't even have to be in the Shushan region.
Previously, Wang Li had no more doubts.
However, Du Xiaoyu's calm attitude towards death first aroused Wang Li's suspicion. Then, when Emperor Wang Du Yu appeared, Wang Li suddenly realized that Du Xiaoyu might have more and bigger goals.
The Shushan Immortal Sect ruled the Shushan region 10,000 years ago. Almost immediately after establishing the sect, it was canonized by the Heavenly Court. This shows that there are people behind the Lingxu Sword Immortal.
Before the emergence of Shu Mountain, this area was completely occupied and developed by mortals. At that time, there was already the Shu Dynasty that had been handed down from ancient times. However, at that time, there were many wars, divided powers, and it was difficult for the people to survive, and the leader of the dynasty was also unable to survive.
Not Du Yu or anyone else from the Du family.
If we go back in time, in the longer period of time, the royal family has changed from generation to generation, and the figure of the Du family has not suddenly appeared in the middle, unless we directly trace it back to Du Yu's era.
But!
If you look back along the timeline, you will find that after the emergence of the Shushan Immortal Sect, the Shu Dynasty also underwent changes.
The dynasty manages the world, but it is also under the control of the Immortal Sect. If there is anything bad, the Immortal Sect will give instructions and the royal family will be replaced immediately.
In today's Shu Dynasty, the royal family has the surname Ye.
The previous generation of royal family had the surname Lin.
It seems to have nothing to do with the Du family, but if you carefully understand the reason why the Lin family was banned by the Shushan Immortal Sect, you may be able to find clues.
The Shushan Immortal Sect has always advocated not to interfere with the specific policies and measures of the dynasty, nor will it participate in any court struggles, nor does it allow its disciples to participate in any court struggles. It can be said that the common people return to mortals, and those who practice practice return to practice.
At that time, the young head of the Lin family ascended the throne. He was only three years old. Although he was not in doubt of the young king, he was unable to handle the government affairs personally. At that time, the minister Tuogu appointed by the late emperor should have been temporarily in charge of the government affairs, but those few Tuogu were not allowed to do so.
Ministers died one after another within two years, and a struggle for power inevitably broke out.
The fierce court struggle lasted for about half a year, and finally ended when the Queen Mother suddenly took action and listened to politics behind the curtain.
It seemed that this political game had come to an end, but just three months later, the courtiers suddenly launched an attack. Citing the suspicion of the death of the late emperor and Minister Tuogu, they jointly petitioned the Shushan Immortal Sect to investigate the matter.
Shushan sent elders to find out that the death of the late emperor and Minister Tuogu was indeed related to the Queen Mother, and that the Lin family actually played a shady role in it.
In the end, the Lin family was deposed by the Shushan Xianzong. The minister surnamed Ye, who was mainly responsible for liaising with courtiers to jointly submit petitions, was appointed to the throne by the Xianzong. The Ye family became the new royal family and has been passed down to this day.
Perhaps this is a not very exciting history of imperial power changes, and it may be a common occurrence in the long history of the human race.
but.
What if the Queen Mother’s surname was Du?
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Night has fallen.
Above the clouds, the light of the sword was like a meteor flying, and in a moment it drew a light blue trajectory on the night.
Suddenly it tilted downwards and disappeared into the sea of clouds. The surrounding area was filled with misty water vapor and vast white mist.
After a while, my eyes suddenly opened up, and the earth was in sight.
On the vast plains, majestic cities rise.
The capital of Shu, the head of the dynasty.
The buildings in the four directions are still expanding, with the southeast, northwest and vertical and horizontal lines connecting each other. They have amazing symmetrical beauty, balance and harmony, stability but not rigidity, and flexibility but not flashiness.
Hundreds of houses are like a chess game, and twelve streets are like vegetable beds.
Yu Jian entered the city and suddenly went straight down.
But see: the lights are all around the city, and the star river is in the middle of the water.
In mid-air, a red light suddenly rose in the city, shaped like a blazing flame, with a flying sword wrapped inside.
Seeing that one green and one red are about to collide.
At the critical moment, the red light suddenly turned and retreated, and the green light fell into the city without losing speed.
At the top of the tower, above the main ridge.
Qing Shuang returned to the sheath on its own, and the sword energy slowly disappeared, but Wang Li pursed his lips tightly and frowned slightly.
He remained motionless, gathering his aura, and covering his body with the sword intent without releasing it. On the one hand, he suppressed the surging spiritual power in his meridians, and on the other hand, he guarded the bright green lotus blooming in his Dantian.
I saw that the lotus petals outside Wang Li's body, which seemed to be both virtual and real, sprouted one after another and fluttered down.
Under the soft and clear light, it looks like a banished immortal.
The kitten was sitting on his shoulder, its limbs firmly grasping his clothes, its eyes were misty, as if it was drunk.
Not far away, the red light just now rose again, arriving in an instant. Then, sword lights rose one after another from various places in the city, but people stood on the swords and flew towards them.
The red light fell first to the bottom of the city tower, transforming into a middle-aged man wearing a python robe and looking extremely noble.
Then, other people jumped down from their swords and gathered together.
Everyone looked up and looked up, and when they were about to salute, they were stopped by the middle-aged man standing at the front who raised his hand.
"Don't be impatient!"
The group of people suddenly fell silent and waited silently.
The figure of Wang Li was reflected in those pairs of eyes. Everyone could not hide their wonder, but their deep emotions were different.
After a while, the Qinglian vision finally disappeared.
The full moon in the sky just reflected behind Wang Li's head, illuminating his side profile more clearly. His eyelashes trembled slightly, he opened his mouth slightly, and a cloud of white mist erupted in the cold winter night.
Obviously, there is only one final step between Wang Li and Daoji Realm.
However, there is still a gap between this and the "naturalness" that Li Hanzhen said. At least he can still suppress it now, which means that he can make further progress in the Qi Refining Realm.
Although, Wang Li felt that it might be just a small and insignificant step.
However, the roots are deep and the branches are strong.
Wang Li is willing to wait, after all, he estimates that this time will not exceed ten days.
Turn your head and look down.
The middle-aged man in the python robe was the first to take a step forward, with a solemn expression on his face. He leaned over and held his hands in his hands: "Shushan disciple Ye Chaofeng, please see the inspector!"
Afterwards, more than 20 people followed and bowed: "We see the inspector!"
These people are all Shushan disciples.
Compared to Anping Mansion, there are obviously more Shushan disciples gathered in the Shu capital.
Wang Li stepped on the lotus steps and descended slowly. After landing, he faced the people who were bowing and quickly glanced around with his eyes.
"Everyone, get up."
"Thank you, Inspector!"
The eyes met, some looked directly, some lowered their heads, some smiled to please, and some kept their expressions unchanged.
Wang Li looked at the middle-aged man in the python robe who was leading the way: "Are you from the Shu Dynasty?"
The other party bowed slightly and said, "This disciple was born into a royal family and is now the King Qing of the Shu Dynasty."
"Cultivation?"
"The Realm of Yuanshen."
Wang Li nodded slightly and looked behind him: "Is the guarding disciple here?"
Immediately, a young man in a blue shirt squeezed out from behind the crowd, his face showing anxiety.
"Disciple Song Ying, I have met the inspector."
"Daoji realm?"
The young man was a little embarrassed, but he still said bravely: "Yes!"
Wang Li said calmly: "You two stay, and the others can disperse."
In an instant, Wang Li seemed to hear their voices of relief. After saying goodbye one by one, they each left with their swords.
Soon, the place under the city tower with only moonlight became quiet again.
Ye Chaofeng was apparently fine, but Song Ying was even more cautious.
Wang Li looked at the latter: "Zhengshou Song, come and sit in your house?"
"Ah? Oh! Okay, okay!" Song Ying was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly led the way, "Inspector, please follow me!"
Ye Chaofeng suddenly said: "Inspection envoy, you might as well go to the palace to rest. When you come, my disciple has ordered someone to prepare a banquet, so you can welcome the inspection envoy and wash away the dust."
"Oh?" Wang Li paused, then looked at Song Ying: "What do you think?"
Song Ying said hurriedly: "Okay! Of course the palace is good!"
Wang Li looked at him quietly for two breaths, until he wanted to stuff his head into his stomach, and then said without turning his head: "Then... go to the palace."
The two of them were stunned at the same time.
Wang Li asked back: "No?"
Song Ying did not dare to say a word.
It was Ye Chaofeng who reacted the fastest and nodded repeatedly: "Yes, I will lead you."