A very strange feeling suddenly arose in Li Longji's heart, because what Mingzhu was talking about now was obviously a sad and scary matter like life and death, but somehow, it didn't sound like he was desperate at all.
Sad, but full of a kind of accumulated pride. The deeper into the predicament, the more perseverant he becomes. This unique spirit makes Li Longji feel extraordinarily familiar. Who does it look like? Li Longji's mind turned sharply, and no one could be seen.
Suddenly, he appeared - like big brother, yes, just like big brother!
People who are not familiar with Li Chengqi often think that Prince Shouchun has an unusually calm and indifferent personality, and he can laugh it off no matter what happens. However, only those who know him deeply can understand how strong concentration this requires.
And what a tenacious perseverance. Because anyone who knows the inside story knows that Prince Shouchun's life is definitely not a calm one. He has almost always lived on the cusp of the storm, with ups and downs, and has been struggling in danger.
Li Longji stared at the pearl for a long time under the dim yellow light:
These two people, one is a humble gentleman, always amiable and elegant, the other is a fierce and fiery, weird elf. They seem to be worlds apart, but why are they so similar in their bones? Li Longji couldn't help but lose his mind when he thought about it.
Mingzhu felt a little uncomfortable being stared at by him and asked:
"What are you looking at?"
"I suddenly felt that you are very similar to my elder brother." Li Longji blurted out.
Hearing what Li Longji said, Mingzhu burst out laughing:
"Me and him?" The figure of Li Chengqi appeared in her mind. Thinking of the scene in the bedroom when he was challenged by her and lost his patience, Mingzhu smiled again, "Are we similar? Your statement is quite interesting.
Yes. However, your eldest brother is indeed a very charming man."
Mingzhu inadvertently expressed her views on Li Chengqi, but she didn't expect that these words were like a huge stone suddenly thrown into Li Longji's heart! Li Longji's heart was churning, and his voice was a little louder:
"Do you know my elder brother?"
"We know each other, we should consider them acquaintances." Mingzhu's attitude was leisurely, still recalling her relationship with Li Chengqi, without realizing at all that she had aroused Li Longji's jealousy again.
Li Longji stared at Mingzhu closely:
"Since you two know each other, how come I've never heard my eldest brother mention it?"
"Really?" Mingzhu replied somewhat casually, "Maybe it's because he has forgotten."
Mingzhu really thought so, because she appeared in her true form at that time, so she didn't think that the charming Prince Shouchun would remember her.
Li Longji was still staring at Mingzhu with his eyes open, not wanting to miss any slight change in expression on her face:
"Do you think your eldest brother has forgotten you, so you are very disappointed?"
Li Longji didn't know why he asked this. In fact, it could be seen from Mingzhu's expression that she didn't really care about Li Chengqi, but Li Longji still couldn't help but say this, because in his
In my mind, my eldest brother is really great.
Mingzhu was amused by Li Longji's words:
"Lost? Where do you start talking about this?"
"because……"
Li Longji wanted to explain, but was interrupted by Mingzhu:
"Okay, let's not talk about your elder brother anymore. Let's continue the topic we just talked about, okay?"
Li Longji paused and said:
"All right."
Mingzhu raised her bright eyes, looked at Li Longji and said:
"I already know the many rules and regulations of you royal family, so I won't ask you if you want to be the emperor or if you are willing to cooperate with me. I know that even if I beat you to death, you won't.
I'm just telling you what I think. In the past, I wanted to conduct a peaceful coup and complete the transition of imperial power without harming anyone. At the same time, I also achieved my own goal.
.But now I understand that this is simply impossible. In this era, if you want to launch a coup, there will definitely be bloodshed and someone will die. And if I want to reduce the number of innocent sacrifices, there is only one way, so I will
Get rid of the current emperor as soon as possible. I will do this, and you don’t have to worry about it."
Mingzhu said this calmly, but it sounded thrilling to Li Longji.
It is no exaggeration to say that during these years, he had dreamed of getting rid of the emperor, but he never thought that he would say such words personally. In Li Longji, and even in the Tang Dynasty, everyone knew
In the middle, such words cannot be said even to death, but Mingzhu said it like this. Li Longji felt more and more that there was a power in this girl that should not be underestimated! Even he was thinking,
If she is willing, given time, she can really become another Queen of Zetian!
After Mingzhu paused for a moment, she spoke again:
"I said you don't need to worry about it. I'm not trying to spread suspicion. I'm telling the truth, because I also know that this is no small matter. As you said, once the incident comes to light, it will be a major crime that will harm the nine tribes. So I won't
It will harm any of you, because you all have families and relatives, but I am the only one..."
Mingzhu's words suddenly made Li Longji feel sad. He really wanted to hold Mingzhu in his arms and tell her that she was not alone and that he was willing to stay by her side.
Mingzhu was not aware of Li Longji's emotions and continued:
"The purpose of what I say to you is to make you believe that if I fail in doing this, I will never implicate you. If I succeed, you will be the emperor."
Li Longji was shocked, because he could see that Mingzhu was serious. He just didn't understand how such a good thing could happen to him. The danger had nothing to do with him. If he really succeeded, he would be in vain.
Is it too cheap to gain a kingdom?
Seeing Li Longji's suspicion, Mingzhu continued:
"You don't have to think too much, because after I get rid of the emperor, there must be someone to inherit the throne. You are currently the most suitable candidate. Moreover, I don't give this throne to you in vain. I have two conditions."
Li Longji suddenly became alert and asked immediately:
"What conditions?"
"First, there is a colorful feather coat in the Tang Palace. I want you to hand it to me with your own hands. Because I want to use it to save my mother."
Li Longji thought for a while and said:
"I've also heard of the treasure Nishang Yuyi, but I haven't actually seen it, so I don't know if it really exists."
"Don't worry about this. I know that Nishang Yuyi does exist, as long as you hand it over to me with your own hands."
Li Longji thought of another question:
"You said you wanted to save mom, what's going on?"
Mingzhu hesitated:
"It's a long story. I'll tell you later when I have time. In short, I came here and did all these things to get the colorful feather coat to save my mother. You know this.
That’s it.”
Li Longji's thoughts changed rapidly:
'During the day, I heard Lizi talk about Mingzhu trying to save her mother. It seems that it is true. It is said that the colorful feather coat is just a treasure passed down from the previous generation, and there is nothing special about it.
It shouldn't be a problem to use it to save my mother.'
So he said:
"Okay, I promise you this. What's the second condition?"
"The second condition is also very simple. If I really help you get the throne, you must make me king!"
When he first heard this request, Li Longji felt a little unexpected, because Mingzhu had never shown any interest in power for such a long time, so that Li Longji even doubted whether she was born not to love power. But then he thought about it.
When he thought about it, Li Longji felt relieved - he fought hard to gain imperial power for himself, so it was reasonable to ask for a canonization.
"This is no problem, it's just..."
"Just what?" Mingzhu asked.
"It's just a woman who canonize the king. This is a bit strange. There is no such precedent in the Tang Dynasty." Li Longji told the truth. The Tang Dynasty has indeed not canonized the Queen, but this is only one reason for Li Longji's hesitation, and the other is
The reason is that he only wants to make Mingzhu his concubine, so at most he can make her a noble concubine. How can he make her a prince? If he really makes her a prince, things will be messed up.
?
Li Longji thought about it again and said:
"After the matter is completed, I will definitely canonize you, but as for the issue of this title, we will discuss it when the time comes, okay?"
"No!" Mingzhu said categorically, "There is no discussion on canonizing me as king. If you don't agree, I will do nothing now."
Li Longji was stunned. He really couldn't understand how Mingzhu could suddenly be so decisive in this matter.
The two were silent for a long time, and finally Li Longji broke the deadlock:
"Can you tell me why you insist on being a prince?" It is indeed a strange idea for a woman to be a prince.
Mingzhu pondered for a moment:
"Let's put it this way, I don't have to be the prince myself. I just want a title from you. After everything is done, if I can survive well, I will be the prince. If I have an accident, I will be given the title.
Just pass it on.”
Li Longji is so smart, he immediately understood Mingzhu’s intentions:
"Are you trying to block the Fang family's account?"
Mingzhu neither affirms nor denies:
"I don't know now who will inherit my title in the end, because I still can't tell whether I will live or die when you become the prince."
Mingzhu's last words touched Li Longji. Yes, this girl had risked her life and death in order to fight for the imperial power. Why should she be stingy about a throne?
"Okay, I promise you, if things come true, I will make you king, and the throne can be passed down forever."