Late at night, the man in black came from the quiet palace and asked in a low voice.
The little emperor Liu Li was really just like a child, hugging his knees and sitting on the bed, and said seriously with his big eyes flashing: "Because I want to go out and have fun. I have been here for so long and I still don't know what Jinzhou is like.
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The man in black shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, it's better not to pretend to be such an innocent and cute child in front of me."
Liu Li smiled brightly and said, "Didn't Sir ask me to do this? Why is Sir not used to it now?"
The man in black said: "The change was too fast and too abrupt, it seemed artificial."
Liu Li chuckled and said, "Pretentious? How can a child behave like a child? If I don't let myself adapt as soon as possible, I'm afraid my husband will be even more unhappy, right?"
The man in black no longer bothered with this question: "Your Majesty hasn't answered me yet."
"You ask me why I want to leave the palace?"
Liu Li jumped off the bed, picked up a cup of herbal tea and drank it in one gulp. He was very thin and wore a rather large nightgown, which made it appear that he was actually shorter than his peers. But in
Liu Li didn't care much about his height, because he knew that even though he was a dwarf, he stood tall. So in general, there were not many people taller than him in the world. There was only one in the country, and that was what he wanted
The one that was killed.
"I was wondering, if I were assassinated once in a while when I left the palace, would anyone think more deeply about it?"
Liu Li said with a smile.
The man in black is very tall, and the robe on his body is also very loose, which makes his already burly figure even bigger. Although the robe covers his whole body, it can still be seen that he is a man with a good figure.
A man. And his voice is a little hoarse, which makes him even more masculine. Compared to him, the little emperor Liu Li is really immature, at least from the appearance, there is no doubt about it.
The man in black frowned and said, "Unless Your Majesty thinks that everyone in the world is a fool."
He sneered: "If Liu Ling wants to take action, why should he wait for you to leave the palace?"
"I'm not that naive!"
Liu Li glared at the man in black and said, "There are three benefits to doing this. Can you guess, sir?"
The man in black thought for a while and said: "First, Your Majesty wants the people to know that the Great Khan still has an emperor, and he is very important!"
Liu Li smiled and nodded.
"Second, Your Majesty wants Lang Qing to know that you are very dangerous. You will be assassinated just once out of the palace. It is necessary for Lang Qing to stay with Your Majesty for a long time. In this way, Your Majesty will have the opportunity to instigate Lang Qing."
"As for the third... Your Majesty wants those ministers to know how important you are. The King of Han is at war with the Khitans. If the Khitans send people to assassinate you, it means that the Khitans care about you. And... you are smart.
Adults may wonder why Khitan assassins sneaked in from the border so easily? Did someone let them in on purpose?"
Liu Li clapped his hands and said with a smile: "Sir, you are indeed a master. I thought about these things all afternoon, but you guessed it so quickly. I have a master to help me, so why worry about the big thing happening?"
The man in black bowed and said: "Your Majesty can think so deeply, I am surprised and very happy."
He thought for a while and said: "Once suspicion takes root in people's hearts, it will grow unstoppably. Although they will not stand on His Majesty's side because of this matter, if such a doubtful little matter is
As things happen one after another, the adults will slowly change their minds. When His Majesty suddenly launches an attack to get rid of Liu Ling, the adults' reaction will not be so strong."
When he said this, the young emperor Liu Li couldn't help but think of the Queen Mother Su Jianli. Yes, once suspicions like this take root in his heart, they will spread uncontrollably. He always told his mother that
He would not do such a despicable thing, but the more he thought about it, the more painful it became. Because he really couldn't think of why Liu Ling let him go, and he really couldn't think of why Liu Ling still played the role of a good uncle now. Unless... it was
What benefits did the queen mother give Liu Ling? Liu Ling was already the King of Han, the King of Han who was more noble than the emperor. What benefits could the queen mother give Liu Ling besides her own body?
When he thought of this, Liu Li's face became ferocious with pain.
A picture appeared in his mind, in which his dignified and beautiful mother was being tortured wantonly by Liu Ling. His mother was pressed under Liu Ling, enduring Liu Ling's whippings again and again, with a frown on her beautiful face.
The expression on his face, is it pain or joy?
The man in black saw the change in Liu Li's expression, but he would never have imagined that a child who was less than eleven years old would have such dirty thoughts in his mind. If he could have guessed, he would have been surprised by the little emperor Liu Li.
His heart has been twisted to such an extent. How terrifying will such a child be once he grows up? How dark will his heart be?
The man in black asked: "Your Majesty, are you feeling unwell?"
Liu Li woke up from his fantasy. He rubbed his sore brow and said, "It's nothing. Maybe I didn't get a good rest in the afternoon and my head hurts a little."
The man in black said: "Your Majesty is still young after all. You just need to think of some things and leave them to me."
He paused and said, "Of course, if your Majesty trusts me."
Liu Li smiled and said: "Trust! How could I not trust you, sir? If there is anyone in this world who wants to crush Liu Ling to ashes as much as I do, it would be you, sir. Liu Ling once said: The enemy of my enemy
, is my friend. So, sir, you are my friend, and you and I have the same goal. If you don’t believe me, who do you believe?”
He spread his hands and said, "I have given all my power to Sir. Doesn't Sir think that the sincerity I have shown is not enough?"
The man in black bowed and said: "Your Majesty treats me like a soldier of the country, and I will repay you as a soldier of the country. Your Majesty, please rest assured that Liu Ling will die when he returns to Jinzhou. To say the least, even if we don't succeed in the end, I
I won't let Liu Ling cast doubt on His Majesty. As long as I reveal my identity, no one will think or believe that Your Majesty will cooperate with me."
"Sir... you didn't have another choice, so why did you choose to help me?"
The man in black sighed and said: "Your Majesty is right, but if we follow another path, even if there is a day when we can defeat Liu Ling and successfully take revenge, it will be too far away. I am an impatient person, but also a safe person.
From the current point of view, helping His Majesty is undoubtedly the fastest and most secure way of revenge."
Liu Lin hummed and said, "I like frank conversations."
The man in black said: "I like it too."
Liu Li walked back to the bed and sat on it. Then he lay back and crossed his legs and said, "I'll have to ask Mr. to arrange the assassin's matter. I begged the queen, and she has already agreed. She will allow me to leave the palace tomorrow afternoon."
Turn. Lang Qing is responsible for the security, and the queen mother seems to trust him."
"Your Majesty, don't worry, I will make arrangements."
Liu Lin hummed and said, "I'm tired. Sir, please go back first."
The man in black stood up, clasped his fists, then turned and walked out of the palace. After taking two steps, he suddenly turned around and asked: "Your Majesty is so relaxed in front of me, aren't you afraid that I will kill you? Your Majesty should know, I
I am determined to kill Liu Ling, and I am actually very interested in killing the emperor of the Han Dynasty..."
Liu Li curled his lips and said, "Sir, do you really think I am an idiot? Will you kill me before Liu Ling dies?"
The man in black smiled, turned around and left without comment.
After the man in black disappeared, Liu Li called softly: "Haoting, do you think this person is trustworthy?"
A man in black who didn't know where he was hiding came out after hearing these words, knelt down in front of Liu Li and said, "Return to your majesty, you can't believe it!"
Liu Li smiled and said: "I know he is not trustworthy, but there are not many people I can use now. He is not trustworthy, so how can I be trustworthy to him? I just favored him, and I am not trustworthy to him
I am very relaxed in front of you, not because I am sure that he will not attack me, but because I know that with you here, he cannot kill me!"
The man in black named Haoting said: "I am sworn to protect Your Majesty to the death. Unless I die, no one can threaten His Majesty's safety."
Liu Li stood up and walked to Haoting. His stature was too short. He was almost as tall as the kneeling Haoting. He reached out and patted Haoting on the shoulder and said, "I have people around me who I can trust."
Not much longer, Haoting, I leave my life and property to you. When I accomplish great things in the future, I will make you king!"
Haoting bowed his head and said: "I... I have never thought that it is my duty to protect your majesty's safety because of my high position."
Liu Li was stunned for a moment and asked: "Responsibility? Why?"
Haoting raised his head and said seriously and solemnly: "I was born in the Qilin Guard. Although the Qilin Guard no longer exists, since I have been a member of the Qilin Guard for one day, protecting His Majesty is my lifelong mission. The late emperor established the Qilin Guard.
I once said at the time that the Qilin Guards are not the Qilin Guards of the Han Dynasty, but the former emperor's personal Qilin Guards. The former Emperor Long Yu passed away, and today's Qilin Guards are His Majesty's personal Qilin Guards."
He said word for word: "Your Majesty's safety is the most important matter in the world for me."
Liu Lidao: "What a great event! With a minister like you here, what else do I have to fear?"
He thought for a while and suddenly asked: "You are the deputy commander of the Qilin Guards. Please tell me, is Lang Qing...available?"
Haoting said categorically: "No!"
"Why? You were born in the Qilin Guard, and he was also born in the Qilin Guard! Are you saying that he is not as loyal as you? The late emperor appointed him as the commander of the Qilin Guard, and you as the deputy commander. This is the late emperor's trust in you.
I believe that the late emperor will not misjudge you."
After much hesitation, Haoting said: "There is something that I have never told your majesty. Back then... before the death of the late emperor, he ordered the Qilin Guards to capture the King of Han, but Lang Qing did not act in accordance with the order. Now there are only sixteen Qilin Guards left.
Personally, Your Majesty, do you know why?"
Before Liu Li could speak, Haoting said: "Because on that day, Lang Qing killed everyone who disobeyed his orders." (To be continued)
