Yunyi is located at the junction of Qi and Lu. Although it is nominally the territory of the Meng family of the Lu state, it has now become the territory of the Qi state in essence.
Obviously, Chujiu, the Marquis of Qi, snatched it from the State of Lu.
Because Chujiu, the Marquis of Qi at that time, thought that sending Lu Marquis back would bring him great benefits and satisfy his vanity, so he was very concerned about this matter.
But later, when he discovered that this matter that originally occupied the moral high ground was not beneficial to him at all. Moreover, under the instigation of others, he saw that several other people who were particularly concerned about this matter died one after another.
, and it became an established fact that Ji Sun Yiru took over the throne on his behalf, so he gradually stopped caring about the Marquis of Lu.
The Marquis of Lu is now in Yunyi, and he has no choice but to hide here and there. Since Yunyi was originally the territory of the Lu State, the local people still have some respect for him as the king.
Especially because when the situation in Sanhuan was under control, Marquis Lu followed Li Ran's advice and tried his best to give the people rest and recuperation. Therefore, the common people in Yunyi are now grateful to Marquis Lu.
Affection.
Therefore, in the face of Ji Sun Yiru's "search", the reason why Marquis Lu could sometimes hide here and sometimes hide there was because he relied on the support of the local people.
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Li Ran and his party hurriedly and slowly arrived at Yunyi.
Just when Ji Le asked Confucius to take them to see the Marquis of Lu as soon as possible, Confucius asked them to stay in the post house in Yunyi for the time being.
Li Ran knew that their line was so obvious that Ji Sun Yiru's assassins must have already targeted them.
Therefore, in order to prevent the secret assassin from knowing Lu Houchou's whereabouts, he asked Sun Wu to stay with five hundred private soldiers.
But seeing that both Li Ran and Confucius were still calm, Ji Le was already a little impatient:
"Zhongni Jun, I wonder where the Marquis of Lu is now?"
Confucius said calmly:
"Since we have already arrived in Yunyi, for the sake of safety, we should wait until night."
Ji Le naturally guessed the reason. Thinking that Lu Houchou had been hiding around like this during this period, he couldn't help but feel sad.
Seeing that he was taciturn, Li Ran couldn't help but console him:
"Well, what Zhongni said makes sense, and there is no rush at this moment."
Ji Le nodded slightly, and Confucius immediately asked Zhong Yu to deliver the message to Marquis Lu.
In the evening, Yi He found Li Ran again and said:
"Young Master, when you see Marquis Lu later, be sure not to make Madam too excited. No matter what his current situation is, everything is over now! There is no need to feel sad about this."
Li Ran couldn't help but sigh when he heard this:
"Hey...I'm afraid this won't be easy to handle either."
"But Madam is most afraid of being troubled now. She has just arrived from Luoyi to Yunyi. Although she has been as careful as possible along the way, it is not easy for Madam! If she gets excited again... it will affect her body.
But it hurts too much!”
In fact, how could Li Ran not understand this? However, he was still helpless about it.
If Ji Le is not allowed to see Lu Houchou, she will definitely miss him all the time, and besides, this would be too cruel for her.
However, if they really met, Lu Houchou's current situation would definitely not be much better, and it would be inevitable for Ji Le to be excited by this.
Li Ran returned to the room worriedly, but it happened that Ji Le was taking the second medicine of the day. Li Ran took it directly from the servant's hand and fed Ji Le to take it himself.
Ji Le did not use honey bait this time. He frowned and poured it into his stomach in several mouthfuls.
After finishing the drink, Li Ran wiped the corners of her mouth for her. Ji Le seemed a little excited. Looking at the gradually darkening sky outside, he couldn't help but smile with joy and worry.
"I don't know what Ah Chou is doing now."
"I must be having a meal. Fortunately, the people here treat him well. I think Luhou's daily life shouldn't be too difficult."
Hearing this, Ji Le couldn't help but nodded silently.
"That's true, but... that old thief Ji Sun is really vicious, I'm sure he will never let him go so easily!"
"The relationship between their monarch and his ministers has long been irreconcilable. It is not an exaggeration to say that they will fight to the death! Le'er, you don't have to worry too much. When you see Ah Chou, your husband will find a way to send him back to Lu safely.
of the country!”
Ji Le thought for a while, but he came up with an idea that was on his mind, but it was extremely unreliable:
"If it really doesn't work, we will take him back to Zheng Yi as Guang'er said, and simply give up the position of Marquis of Lu, and let him live the rest of his life in Zheng Guo!"
Li Ran couldn't help being surprised when he heard this.
Yes, everyone in the world only knows that the position of king is high and highly respected. But they don’t know how uncomfortable this profession with the highest risk in the world is.
Throughout the ages, how many emperors have been able to truly do as they please?
I'm afraid it's really just a phoenix feather and water chestnut.
Even a British master like Duke Wen of Jin, in the final analysis, had to bow his head directly to the noble clan of his country.
So when it comes to the position of the king, to be honest, he is basically the one who is deceived by everyone.
Although this sentence of Ji Le is extremely simple and reasonable, it sounds so unreliable at first glance.
Why?
Yes, once you become the king of this country, you will have no control over anything!
No matter how hard it is, you still have to knock out your teeth and swallow it. Who makes you the king of this country?
"Hey... it would be great if it could really be like this... It's just a pity..."
Li Ran gently hugged Ji Le and continued to say gently:
"Le'er, don't worry, my husband will make arrangements."
Seeing that the sky was completely dark, it was a moonless night, and the curtain was like ink, spreading across the sky and covering the earth at the same time.
At this time, Zhong Yu came to the post house with a man who was tired of travel.
After Confucius saw him, he took him to see Li Ran, and Li Ran was with Ji Le at the moment. Confucius said outside the door:
"Sir, the doctor of the Zi family is here."
Zijiaji was given the posthumous title "Yi Bo" in later generations, and later generations called him Zijia Yibo. Speaking of this person, he can be regarded as a close minister who was later promoted and valued by Lu Hou Chou, and he was also a direct minister.
When Lu Houchou wanted to take action against Ji Sun Yiru, he also asked this person, but he strongly opposed it at the time. He believed that Ji must have ulterior motives, so he said bluntly at that time:
"The treacherous ministers asked the king to do something lucky, but if the matter fails, I am afraid that the emperor will have no room for maneuver. I think this is absolutely impossible! You should not do anything you are not sure of! Ji's
It is deeply rooted in Lu State, how can it be removed so easily? Your Majesty, you must think twice!"
However, in the end, Lu Houchou was deceived by Ji Hai and insisted on doing this. He wanted Zijiaji to step aside temporarily. Zijiaji knew that this was because Lu Houchou was suspicious of him, so he immediately did it himself.
Prove innocence:
"Since your Majesty has already told me such confidential matters, if I leave at this time, if the news leaks out, I will be blamed even if I die, so let me stay by your side!"
Lu Houchou saw that although he tried his best to oppose him, he still seemed so loyal, so he agreed to his request.
Afterwards, Lu Houchou fell into the Ji family's trick and was driven out of Qufu. Zijiaji also fulfilled his promise and followed Lu Houchou abroad, never leaving.
At this time, Zijiaji met Li Ran. The two of them bowed briefly and said:
"Mr.'s name is known all over the world. I am truly lucky to be able to meet you today!"
Li Ran waved his hand and said:
"You don't have to be too modest, the officials of the Zi family. I wonder what the situation of Marquis Lu is now? When can we see him?"
Zijiaji replied:
"Your Majesty, you are quite peaceful now. When Your Majesty learned that your husband has arrived, you can't wait to meet him. But for the sake of caution, please wait until late at night before going there!"
At this time, Ji Le could not help but say:
"How is his health now? Can he still hold on?"
"Your Majesty, you have two meals a day now. Each meal consists of a small bowl of corn, a small amount of vegetables, and sometimes meat. When I came here on my foreign tour, the doctors and cooks followed me. Although it was a bit more miserable, it was still unbearable."
The so-called "foreign tour" is just a taboo term used to cover up the fact that the monarch is away from home.
Hearing this, Ji Le couldn't help but relax a little.
Li Ran continued to ask:
"How many people are with you now, Your Majesty?"
"Eight hundred soldiers, other attendants, etc., totaling about a thousand people."
Li Ran was thinking secretly in his heart.
Obviously, it would be extremely difficult for Marquis Lu to return to his country if he only relied on his current strength.
It seems that we still have to ask for external help. But which countries are willing to take a trip through this muddy water now?
"Let's wait until we meet the Lord to discuss everything. Le'er doesn't have to be too impatient. As long as Ah Chou is fine, all the previous events will be insignificant!"
Ji Le pursed his lips and nodded.
"Le'er knows."
Zijiaji then said again:
"Your Majesty also knows that his sister has arrived to worship Ji Ji, and he can't help but feel very excited. He wishes to see my sister immediately. However, the situation is difficult, so I have to ask you two to stay for a while."