Chu Li expected that Emperor Yongxuan would contact him.
But he didn't expect that he would move so quickly and deliver the letter directly to the inn. He wouldn't be afraid of being discovered?
Chu Li took the envelope, opened it and took a look.
Inside the letter was a map, mixed with a small note. On the note was Emperor Yongxuan's handwriting, asking him to hurry up.
"Sir... do you want to go?"
"go!"
Chu Li sneered, "If you don't go, you can't live up to the trap he has set up for decades. Keep singing and prepare your horses."
"yes!"
…
Half an hour later.
Chu Li avoided the eyes and ears and quietly came to Huguo Temple.
Chu Li sneered again when he saw the three gilded plaques on the Huguo Temple.
The most dangerous place is the safest place.
Emperor Yongxuan and Master Jiewu disappeared together. Chu Yichen's first search was Huguo Temple. After many searches without results, his people left completely.
Who would have thought.
He was hiding in Huguo Temple.
only.
Instead of hiding in the temple, he hid directly on the top of the mountain.
Chu Li tied the horse to a tree at the foot of the mountain, and used Qinggong all the way to the top of the mountain. The Huguo Temple was built on the mountainside of a large mountain. There were dense jungles further up, and wild animals occasionally appeared.
There is no way to the top of the mountain.
Therefore, very few people climb to the top of the mountain.
The mountain is huge.
It is difficult to find someone in the mountains.
Fortunately, Chu Li had a map drawn by Emperor Yongxuan for him. Following the instructions on the map, he quickly found the cave where Emperor Yongxuan was hiding. There were several stones piled on the entrance of the cave and it was covered with a layer of hay, which made it well disguised.
There is a thick layer of snow on the mountain.
Chu Li stepped on the snow and approached the cave.
"who?!"
In the cave, Su Heng spoke alertly. He came to the entrance of the cave with a dagger in his hand. When he saw Chu Li wearing a mask outside the cave, his eyes were alert.
Chu Li gently took off his mask.
"Your Majesty!"
Su Heng was so excited that he quickly put away his dagger and opened up the hay, "Your Majesty, you are finally here. Come in quickly. Your Majesty, he...he is not well."
"..."
Chu Li entered the cave expressionlessly.
The cave is not big, and there is a fire inside, so it is very warm.
There were piles of dry firewood and dry branches in the innermost position. Next to the firewood were piles a few skinned hares and pheasants. Next to the game, there was a large bag of rice, a large bag of bread wrapped in oil paper, and even a set of exquisite
tea set.
The cave was most conspicuously covered with several thick mattresses. Emperor Yongxuan was lying on the mattresses. He seemed to be afraid of the cold, and he was also covered with two thick brocade quilts.
Chu Li raised the corners of his lips sarcastically.
He is worthy of being an emperor. Even if he is in such a state of poverty, his life is still nourishing.
The fire illuminated the cave.
Master Enlightenment sat next to the fire. Above the fire was a steaming pot with rice porridge in it. Master Enlightenment held a simple spoon and stirred it from time to time.
Seeing Chu Li, he grinned and said, "My lord, long time no see."
Chu Li nodded to him.
He slowly walked to Emperor Yongxuan and squatted down. Emperor Yongxuan's face was pale and green, and when he saw Chu Li, a light burst out from his cloudy eyes.
He reached out and grabbed Chu Li's hand tightly.
"Li'er, I knew... you would definitely come."
"..."
Chu Li looked at him expressionlessly.
Emperor Yongxuan struggled to get up. Su Heng, who was following him, quickly took a big pillow and put it on the stone wall to make him lean more comfortably. Emperor Yongxuan's eyes were full of Chu Li.
"Li'er... cough, cough, cough."
"What’s wrong with you?"
"tuberculosis."
Emperor Yongxuan gave a wry smile and said, "You have less than two days to live."
No wonder.
No wonder he would help Chu Yichen ascend the throne at this time.
It turns out that he doesn't have much time left.
"Li'er..." Emperor Yongxuan stared closely at Chu Li's face, as if looking at Helian Qingya through his face. Gradually, a layer of mist filled his eyes, "You still... cough cough cough,
Don’t you want to forgive me?”
Chu Li didn't have any emotional fluctuations.
He stared at Emperor Yongxuan coldly, "Do you need my forgiveness?"
"Everything I did was for you."
"Ah!"
Chu Li didn't want to argue with him, so he mocked, "Your plan is very successful. Chu Yichen has ascended the throne. Chu Mohan is already preparing troops to attack the capital. Chu Yichen is trying to marry Cangyun, but people like him
, whoever cooperates with him is tantamount to seeking the skin of a tiger. My uncle and aunt's attitude is very clear and they will not help Chu Yichen."
Emperor Yongxuan smiled.
Emperor Cangyun and the Queen were also part of his plan if they did not help Chu Yichen.
"Chu Yichen is cruel and violent. He sent people to kill newborn boys wantonly in the capital, which has aroused public outrage. Coupled with the previous 'oracle from heaven', the people who support him have long been shaken."
"Once people's hearts are scattered, they can never be reunited. In less than three months, Chu Mohan will invade the capital and take Chu Yichen's head to avenge his mother and brother. By then, he will be Tiansheng's new emperor.
.”
"No!"
Emperor Yongxuan gasped and said with difficulty, "I have left you... a backup plan. His reputation is not upright... his words are not smooth, and he cannot be the emperor."
"Backhand?"
"Su Heng." Emperor Yongxuan said with great effort, "Give the things to Li'er."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Su Heng got into the innermost part of the cave, reached out and fiddled with a few stones. There was a "click" sound, and the stones shifted. Su Heng came over holding an imperial edict and a heavy object in a bright yellow cloth bag.
.
Chu Li stared at the cloth bag, "Is that... a jade seal?"
"yes!"
Emperor Yongxuan wanted to personally hand over the imperial decree and the jade seal to Chu Li, but he had no strength. He winked at Su Heng, and Su Heng handed the two things into Chu Li's hands.
Chu Li did not refuse.
These two things are of great use to him.
See him accept it.
Emperor Yongxuan's eyes filled with tears again, "When your mother-in-law gave birth to you, I secretly swore that I would make my most beloved child... inherit the throne. But... I was made by picking someone up.
The emperor has no available people around him, so he can only consolidate his position bit by bit by marrying wives and concubines."
"I have been planning... for nearly twenty years, twenty years... Now, I have done it... I finally let my favorite son ascend the throne, haha, hahaha..."
"I haven't ascended the throne yet."
"With the jade seal and the imperial edict of passing the throne, you are... the most legitimate crown prince. It is only a matter of time before you ascend the throne."
Chu Li couldn't help but applaud.
"You are so awesome. You relied on your own calculations to get to where you are today step by step. It's a pity..."
"What?"
"I have no intention of cooperating with you."
"Li'er..."
"Don't call me that, it's disgusting." Chu Li sneered, "I will never be this emperor."
Emperor Yongxuan was shocked.
His sons fought bloody battles for the throne.
Now.
He held up the throne to Chu Li with both hands.
He didn't want it?
In excitement, Emperor Yongxuan coughed violently again. His lungs were like bellows, whirring every time he took a breath. He coughed violently, and his old and thin cheeks quickly became stained with an abnormal flush.
Su Heng almost burst into tears, "Master Enlightenment!"
Zhuowu walked over helplessly, put his hands on Emperor Yongxuan's back, and used his inner strength to help him calm down.
Emperor Yongxuan quickly stopped coughing.
He held Chu Li's wrist tightly, "Li'er, don't be angry..."
Angry?
He really thinks highly of himself.
Chu Li didn't explain. He opened Emperor Yongxuan's hand and stood up slowly, "I'm very busy, so I'll leave first."
"Li'er!"
Emperor Yongxuan covered his chest and shouted to him. He looked at Chu Li longingly.