After the daily routine of court meetings, the Crown Prince Crowning Ceremony will be held next.
Li Er's energy was haggard, and he felt his body was getting worse, but he could not stop and rest. The matter of Long Youdao was like a sharp sword hanging above his head, so he had to grit his teeth and persist, and decided to become the prince just in case.
Looking at Li Zhi standing still below, although he is still very immature, his behavior is obviously calmer than before, a bit like when he was young. He feels more and more satisfied in his heart. He can't help but think of the beautiful memories of conquering the world and conquering the country. His eyes
He couldn't help but glance in the direction of the Duke.
Suddenly, Li Er discovered a problem. Li Jing, Cheng Yaojin and Yuchi Gong were not here. This was unreasonable. He immediately realized that something was wrong. He glanced at the familiar faces one by one, but only three of them were missing.
Li Er was startled. He signaled Wang De to come closer and asked in a low voice: "Why don't you see Duke Wei, Duke Lu and Duke E coming to court?"
"Back to the Holy Father, I sent someone to the Duke of E's house to inform him that the Duke of E said that people who are idle should not participate in political affairs, so as not to be gossiped about."
Li Er interrupted: "Still stubborn and outspoken. Where are the other two?"
"Wei Guogong said that he was sick. When I went to deliver the order, I happened to see a doctor asking for a consultation. He said that he had caught wind and cold. He was advised not to go out to avoid infecting others. Lu Guogong agreed very well. Why didn't Lao Nu come?
I don't know either." Wang De explained in a low voice. He actually already had the answer in his heart. He was so shocked that he actually asked the three princes to abandon everything and follow him. This King of Han is so charming.
Li Er was suspicious. It was understandable that Yuchi Gong didn't come. That guy had a bad temper. If he didn't care about political affairs after being idle at home, he would probably be very angry. It was understandable that Duke Wei Guo was infected with the cold and didn't come. Cheng Yaojin took charge of Nan Yasi again.
Why not come?
"Send someone to Nan Yasi to ask."
"According to the order!" Wang De bowed and took a few steps back and left in a hurry.
The auspicious time has arrived, and the absence of Cheng Yaojin will not affect the coronation ceremony.
The Minister of Rites personally came out to preside over the ceremony. After a complicated process, Jin Wang Li Zhi became the prince, moved into the East Palace, and became the sole legal heir.
Once the title of prince is certain, many disputes will disappear, and those who are dissatisfied can only take action in secret.
With fewer disputes, the court would be free to go all out to resist the Tibetan attack. Li Er Zhengzheng knew this well, otherwise he would not have been in such a hurry to establish the crown prince.
After the coronation ceremony, the people who inquired about the news also came back.
Wang De went out to listen for a while, then hurriedly returned to the imperial cabinet and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, I have inquired clearly. There is no one in the Nanya Division. They all said that they have not been there today, and there is no one in the house. I have asked the neighbors.
They all said they didn’t know when they left.”
"What?" Li Er looked confused. How could a good person disappear?
Wang De hesitated for a moment, then said truthfully: "Your Majesty, there is one more thing. Princess Yuzhang tried to leave the palace, but was discovered by a secret guard and stopped. When asked why, Princess Yuzhang didn't say a word and returned to the harem."
Li Er realized that something had happened. Cheng Yaojin's family disappeared for no reason, Yu Zhang also wanted to leave the palace, and Yu Chigong and Li Jing did not come to watch the ceremony. What happened behind the scenes?
Suddenly, Li Er guessed something, his face changed drastically, and he warned: "Quickly, send someone to the Duke of Wei's Mansion and the Duke of E's Mansion to check the situation, and report back as soon as possible."
"According to the order." Wang De hurriedly went to make arrangements.
Li Er was not interested in continuing the court meeting. Fortunately, the coronation ceremony was over. He hurriedly said a few words and announced his withdrawal from the court. He motioned for Li Zhi to follow him and went straight to the harem.
On the way, Li Zhi couldn't help but ask: "Father, what happened?"
"Duke Wei, Duke E and Duke Lu have not come to court yet, and Yu Zhang is leaving the palace. I suspect there is something going on behind the scenes." Li Er's face was gloomy and scary, and he had some suspicions in his heart, but he didn't want to admit it.
If the suspicion comes true, wouldn't it mean that he is not as charming as a minister as he is the emperor?
When we arrived at an elegant courtyard in the harem, someone had already come in to announce it.
Yuzhang came out to greet him, followed by Princess Jinyang. The two of them saluted: "My son, I have met my father!"
"Tell me, why are you leaving the palace today?" Li Er got straight to the point and said angrily.
Yuzhang had already been mentally prepared and said quickly: "Back to my father, I wanted to go to Dongshi to buy some women's items, but I was stopped for no reason. My father, I don't have a mother. What should I do with this woman's personal items?"
"This..." Li Er was speechless and his face turned slightly red.
Jin Yang took a step forward and asked: "Father, has something happened? Is it dangerous outside? Then the emperor's sister and I will not leave the palace. However, this woman's belongings are too private and cannot be left to others.
Okay, my mother is not here anymore, what will I do in the future? Please forgive me, Father."
The queen passed away, Li Er was busy with political affairs, Jinyang and Yuzhang depended on each other, and now that they were older, they had to take care of some private matters by themselves, with no one to do it for them. Li Er realized that he had neglected his duties, and the other princesses had their mothers to worry about. Yuzhang and Jin
If there is no one to love you, it is reasonable to buy private items by yourself.
After thinking for a while, Li Er said: "It's not safe in Chang'an City recently. If necessary, let the maid do it for you."
"This...there are some things that are only convenient for you to go to on your own." Yu Zhang insisted.
"No!" Li Er flicked his sleeves and left.
Yuzhang watched Li Er and King Jin walk away, stroking his heart and saying with a sad look on his face: "Si Zi, what can we do about this? If I don't rush there, he will definitely think that I don't agree to the marriage and will not want me in the future.
"
"Don't panic, let Xiao'e leave the palace in the name of purchasing, rush to search, and explain the situation. After we are safe in the future, we can quietly leave the palace and go to Hanzhou to train him." Princess Jinyang suggested in a low voice.
.
When Yuzhang heard that it made sense, he quickly called his personal maid Xiao'e to give him some advice.
Xiao'e agreed and left in a hurry.
Li Er brought Jin Wang Li Zhi back to Ganlu Hall. Not long after he sat down, Wang De came over in a hurry: "Your Majesty, it's not good, something happened. The doors of the Duke of Wei and the Duke of E's mansions are also closed, and the houses are empty.
, whereabouts unknown.”
"They must have gone west." Li Er said angrily, feeling a sense of loneliness. He was once a brother of life and death, but now he has abandoned him. Why?
"Am I not generous enough?"
"Still I can't give you what you want?"
Thinking about it carefully, I am generous enough, but I really can't give what I want. If I am so powerful that I can only give it to someone else, but if I can't give it to myself, how can the King of Han give it?
impossible!
Thinking of this, Li Er said coldly: "The three princes must have followed the King of Han. No wonder the King of Han did not come to watch the ceremony today. They must have left today. They kept it secret. Wang De, please come and ask for me."
Why is the King of Han unwilling to take command and go on an expedition? Ask the three princes why they have abandoned me like a worn-out shoe. Do they no longer want the friendship they had back then?"
"I obey!" Wang De agreed bravely and left in a hurry.
…
On the official road.
Qin Huaidao was a little confused when he saw Cheng Yaojin suddenly appeared. Forget about being a Duke of Wei. He had already agreed in advance. What would happen if Cheng Yaojin ran out? He quickly rode up to meet him: "Uncle Cheng, what are you doing?
coming?"
"You kid, you are just talking nonsense. I have several sons with you, and now my daughter is also here. What's the point of leaving me alone in Chang'an? What if I'm gone and I'm not even around to see you die? Why, I don't want to care about it.
Rice?" Cheng Yaojin asked angrily.
Qin Huaidao's heart warmed up and he quickly said: "Take care of it, you must take care of it, but it's a bitter and cold place, so you have to work hard."
"It's bitter and cold. Just take care of the cattle, sheep, and wine. It's not like I can't mount a horse or lift a knife, so I can't do anything to you." Cheng Yaojin said nonchalantly.
Li Jing urged his horse forward and said with a smile: "You are such a talented assassin, aren't you afraid of someone from the court beating you up?"
"Fuck you, come to Hanzhou to find me if you dare. If you ask for dismissal, I'll be dismissed. If I'm reinstated, I'll be reinstated. I don't want to lose face. Besides, you, an old boy, dare to go to the battlefield. How can you do it without my protection?" Cheng Yaojin was a little confused.
Said dissatisfiedly.
"Hahaha, good brother, you and I are just like we did back then, killing him with heads rolling and running away in a panic. It's a pity that brother Yuchi is not here." Li Jing said excitedly, his eyes full of gratitude, as if thinking of the heroic deeds in the past, he couldn't help but
High-spirited and passionate.
"Yes, where is that old killer Yuchi?"
"I don't know, just ask him." Li Jing pointed to Qin Huaidao.
"Don't ask, just ask at sea." Qin Huaidao said with a smile.
"At sea, fight against the Japanese country?" Cheng Yaojin reacted quickly, his eyes lit up, and he said with a smile: "Your plan is so deep? Okay, okay, then I can rest assured."
"Hahaha!"
The three of them smiled knowingly, keeping everything in mind.
The large troops continued on their way, chatting about the war as they walked.
Not long after, Wang De chased after him. Seeing everyone laughing and feeling bitter, he bit the bullet and told Li Er's question. Qin Huaidao was happy when he heard it. Why didn't he want to take command and go on an expedition? He didn't have any points? Absolutely.
He said politely: "My lord, please help me ask the Holy Master, why should I go to war on his behalf?"
"This..." Wang De didn't dare to answer.
Li Jing's face darkened and he said, "Ask me a question, where is the oath you made back then? My long-cherished wish in life is just to conquer the world and conquer a huge territory. I want nothing more, so why not allow it?"
"And me." Cheng Yaojin also said with a straight face: "I have taken so many scapegoats for the Holy Father and blocked so many knives. Why should I be dismissed as soon as I say I am dismissed? I don't want to lose face? The relationship between the two years ago started from the moment of dismissal.
From the beginning, there isn’t much left. Instead of two people getting tired of each other, it’s better to let each other go and go our separate ways.”
"this……"
Wang De did not expect that the two princes were so strong and did not dare to answer. He looked at Qin Huai and said: "King Han, on the way here, I encountered Princess Yuzhang's personal maid Xiao'e and was stopped by the city gate defenders. Our family learned about the situation.
I promised to send a message on my behalf, saying that Princess Yuzhang was stopped by the Holy Emperor and could not leave the palace. She will definitely go to Hanzhou to look for you after the spring flowers bloom."
"Thank you so much, Eunuch Wang, for telling the princess for me to live well and there will always be a place for her by my side." Qin Huaidao saluted solemnly and suddenly felt in his heart, no wonder he didn't catch up with her for so long.
"Be sure to bring it to King Han!"
Wang De returned the favor and hurried back with his guards.
Qin Huaidao didn't expect Yu Zhang to be so strong and persistent, nor did he expect Li Er to intercept so resolutely. A beautiful image flashed in his mind, he smiled, and suddenly shouted in a loud voice: "All the soldiers, listen to the order, go -"