Xiang Shaolong returned to Prince Dian's Mansion and saw more than a dozen imperial guards guarding the gate. After entering, he found out that Li Yanyan personally ordered these people to be sent to protect the palace.
As soon as she entered the house, she invited Mrs. Zhuang to speak. After listening to Xiang Shaolong's narration, Mrs. Zhuang said angrily: "I didn't expect that Lord Chun Shen was such a person. Thinking about how my ancestors treated him back then, how could I expect
Now they have joined forces with the Li people to harm us."
Xiang Shaolong has long been used to this kind of thing, and comforted him: "There are many people who are not ungrateful for profit. Fortunately, we don't have to rely on anyone at all. As long as Tian Dan is killed, we will immediately stay away from the land of trouble and do our best to restore the country."
Just let them kill each other."
Mrs. Zhuang sighed quietly and whispered: "Fortunately, I still have you to rely on."
Xiang Shaolong was secretly frightened, changed the topic and asked, "Is there anything special happening today?"
Mrs. Zhuang cheered up and said, "It can be said that we came at the right time this time. Princes and princes from all over the country either sent important officials or came to pay their respects in person. They all missed the kindness of their ancestors. Except for the Yelang people who supported Li Ling,
They all expressed that if we were to cause trouble, they could support us with military pay and supplies. In recent years, the power of the Yelang people has increased greatly. Everyone hopes that we can restore the country and suppress the ambitions of the Yelang people. I heard that we are going to Yelang today.
Will Wanghua Ciwa also come to express condolences?"
Xiang Shaolong frowned and said, "Will Li Ling come?"
Mrs. Zhuang shook her head in confusion, then sighed and said with a smile: "If Chu Ting is willing to accept him to come to Shouchun, it means that Chu Ru has officially recognized his identity. I don't think Li Yuan will allow it."
This happened."
Xiang Shaolong said solemnly: "I think the chance of him coming is very high, otherwise Lord Chun Shen would not have deliberately invited you back and sent someone to assassinate you on the way. According to me, he must be working with King Yelang Huac."
Wa came hand in hand. Li Yuanwen's occupation of the Dian Palace was to build momentum for Li Ling, but he didn't expect that we were still alive and well. After the death of King Xiaolie, Shouchun fell into a struggle between major forces. Li Yanyan knew that
Because of the ins and outs of this matter, we have to send people to guard the Dian Palace."
Mrs. Zhuang's expression changed and she said: "Shaolong, I am a woman after all. When encountering this kind of situation, my mind is at a loss. How should I deal with it?"
Xiang Shaolong said: "One thing we still need to figure out now is why Tai Zhu Li Quan suggested that we move into the palace. However, one of the possibilities is to let Li Lingke live in the Dian Prince's Palace in a big way, and Chun Shen
You have put us under house arrest in the palace for security reasons, which not only prevents us from contacting other princes, but also openly shows the world that Li Ling has officially become the lord of the Dian Kingdom, and the method is indeed extremely despicable."
Mrs. Zhuang said angrily: "Is Li Yanyan just at their mercy?"
Xiang Shaolong said: "We haven't really understood what kind of person Li Yanyan is, but from my point of view, she is relatively far away from Li Yuan and is close to Chun Shenjun and Li Quan. Otherwise, Li Yuan would not be in love with Li Yanyan because of Li Yuan."
He looked at me differently and was overjoyed."
Mrs. Zhuang looked at him carefully for a while, nodded and said: "You are indeed a man who can make women's hearts beat. Li Yanyan has always hated men, maybe she will change because of you."
Xiang Shaolong lost his voice and said: "She hates men, is she a homosexual?"
Mrs. Zhuang asked in astonishment: "What is homosexuality?"
Xiang Shaolong knew it but made a mistake and explained: "I just want to be with a woman of the same gender, hey."
Mrs. Zhuang pursed her lips and smiled and said: "I have never heard of this. I only know that she started out as a sensible person and would never touch anything that a man has used. She was even more polite to men, otherwise Li Yuan would not talk to you because of her.
After a while, I guessed the direction."
At this moment, Zhuang Kong walked in without even knocking on the door and said: "The Queen Mother and Tai Zhu are here."
Xiang Shaolong and Mrs. Zhuang looked at each other in astonishment. They were both surprised and didn't know what to do.
Li Yanyan, whose face was covered with gauze, sat high in the chair of Xiangmen Yirui in the main hall of the Prince of Dian's Palace. Taizhu Li Quan stood respectfully aside, holding the imperial scepter in his hand. Tough Imperial Guards stood on both sides of the hall, lining up in a row.
At the entrance, the atmosphere is solemn and solemn.
Mrs. Zhuang, after Xiang Shaolong kowtowed and saluted, the etiquette officer who came with him shouted: "Pingsheng"
Mrs. Zhuang stood up.
Xiang Shaolong took a careful look at Tai Zhu Li Quan. He had a long and narrow face, a tall and thin body, a beautiful beard and a drooping chest. He was about forty years old, and he had a certain air of immortality. Unfortunately, his face was pale.
He looked like he was drunk too much, and his eyes kept rolling, showing that he was full of bad things.
Queen Mother Li Yanyan said calmly: "I don't know whether uncle Taiguo came to see the princess and the prince and conveyed the wishes of the Ai family?"
Of course Mrs. Zhuang was not good at telling such lies that could not be concealed from others. When she didn't know what to do, Xiang Shaolong coughed dryly and said: "The Queen Mother clearly knows that Uncle Taiguo once..."
Tai Zhu Li Quan shouted coldly, interrupted him and said: "The Queen Mother is asking about Princess Dian, let someone else answer it for her."
Xiang Shaolong almost drew his sword and rushed forward to kill him. This gentleman was really bullying others.
Mrs. Zhuang said coldly: "My brother Wan Ruiguang's words are as good as my words."
Li Quan snorted coldly and turned to Li Yanyan, whose face was hidden in the veil. Li Yanyan said: "General Wan, please speak."
Xiang Shaolong secretly thought that if they were not given some clues, they would not even have a foothold in Shouchun. He calmly said: "I would like to ask the Queen Mother, the traitor Li Ling, if he is on his way to Shouchun in conjunction with King Yelang."
Li Yanyan and Li Quan were shocked at the same time and were stunned on the spot.
The atmosphere was extremely embarrassing.
Xiang Shaolong's eyes flashed sharply and he said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, please answer me."
Li Quan came to his senses and shouted: "Wan Ruiguang, how dare you be rude to the Queen Mother?"
Xiang Shaolong said angrily: "Li Taizhu, please forgive Rui Guang for being foolish. What I'm asking about is about our country of Dian. Why is this so rude?"
Li Quan has always been more domineering than Li Yuan, and he rarely contradicts others, but in this case he has to be unreasonable, and he is speechless for a moment.
Xiang Shaolong looked at him coldly, with a cold smile on his lips that made Li Quan shudder. Then he turned to Li Yanyan and simply put on an air of fearlessness, waiting for her answer.
Li Yanyan said calmly: "Li Ling did ask to come here, but the Ai family refused. As for whether he went with Huaciwa, the Ai family doesn't know."
Xiang Shaolong laughed and said: "Then I dare to bet on Xiang's head. Hua Lawa and Li Ling, the two complicit people, have already arrived in Shouchun. Otherwise, why would the Empress Dowager and Tai Zhu come in person to invite us in?
Go to the palace."
Li Quan's expression suddenly changed and he shouted: "How brave."
Xiang Shaolong looked up to the sky and laughed wildly: "How dare you say that? Since Chu wants to destroy our Dian Kingdom, we are no longer willing to endure the humiliation and live in vain. The Queen Mother please return to the palace. We have sacrificed all the previous queens and committed suicide. There is no need for the Queen Mother to continue.
You took so much trouble to wait for me."
Li Quan's expression changed again. If this happened, it would cause the princes to become disloyal, and maybe they would all lean towards Qiang Qin. That would be very bad.
This is what Chu people are most afraid of.
Li Yanyan's delicate body trembled slightly and she didn't know how to deal with this situation.
Mrs. Zhuang knelt down and hugged Zhuang Baoyi into her arms. However, the boy still stood tall and did not show the slightest fear.
Xiang Shaolong's eyes were like those of an eagle, staring closely at Li Yanyan.
Of course he would not be stupid enough to commit suicide. He would naturally escape immediately if necessary. It was better than being put under house arrest and being slaughtered by others. What's more, he was most afraid that if someone discovered the flying needle on his body, even Li Yuan would come to kill him.
Already.
At this moment, a series of weapons were heard outside the door, and then Li Yuan broke in and shouted angrily: "Who dares to stop me?"
The eight guards guarding the door raised their halberds and blocked his approach.
Li Yanyan scolded: "Let uncle Taiguo come in."
The halberd was put away, and Li Yuan returned the sword to its scabbard, showing his heroic spirit.
Xiang Shaolong saw Mrs. Zhuang's beautiful eyes staring at Li Yuan with a drunken look on her face, and secretly screamed that something was wrong, but for a moment he was helpless.
Li Yuan strode to Xiang Shaolong's side. As soon as he stood up after saluting, Li Quan sneered: "Uncle Taiguo..."
Li Yanyan cut him off coldly and said, "This matter will be handled by the Ai family."
Li Yuan glanced at Li Quan with disdain and said in a deep voice: "I am sorry that Li Yuan does not know how to flatter. If the Queen Mother allows the traitor to instigate you again, the disaster of ruining the country is just around the corner."
Li Quan ignored Li Yanyan's instructions and said: "What does Zuo Xiangguo mean by this? I must give justice to this Queen Mother." Then he knelt down to Li Yanyan, kowtowed and said: "Your Majesty, please make the decision for me, even the late king.
As long as I was alive, I never said an insult to an old minister."
Xiang Shaolong secretly thought that this Li Quan was indeed not a decent person. No wonder he was bribed by Lord Chun Shen. Unexpectedly, in the three kingdoms of Qin, Chu and Zhao, power was all in the hands of the Queen Mother, and the reasons were different for each. King Zhao Xiaocheng was the leader of life.
Too corrupt and unable to withstand the pressure, he died; King Zhuangxiang of Qin was poisoned by Lu Buwei; and King Xiaolie of Chu probably died in Li Yanyan's belly.
Li Yanyan's pink face was hidden behind a veil, making it difficult to guess her meaning. After being silent for a while, she slowly said: "Uncle Taiguo, don't be alarmist."
In fact, Xiang Shaolong still can't figure out Li Yanyan's true position. She seems to be quite protective of the banker. Of course, she may be acting. But she is definitely on the side of Li Quan and Chun Shenjun regarding Zhuang Baoyi's restoration.
Otherwise, he would not have appeared in Prince Dian's palace at this moment.
This morning when she ordered Li Yuan to bring all the bankers into the palace, she should have received the news that Li Ling was coming to Shouchun.
Li Yuan sighed and said dejectedly: "I have already said what I want to say. The sages have said that those who rebel against people's hearts will never be defeated. Now Li Ling has colluded with the Yelang people and oppressed the princes. He really has the heart of a tiger and a wolf.
.It’s ridiculous that some people turn a blind eye and still focus on accomplishing the task, which makes the princes feel alienated. Just look at the crown prince of Dian when he arrived in Shouchun, and everyone rushed to visit him, and you can know what people want. I say that the queen mother was instigated by villains,
The imminent demise of Chu is definitely not a lie. If the Xinanping vassal is gone, the powerful Qin army will be able to march forward and reach Shouchun City in less than a month. By then, it will be too late to appease the Hou Kingdom.
."
Xiang Shaolong began to feel that Li Yuan was not completely sincere about Zhuang's restoration of the country.
No matter how bad a person Li Yuan is, he is still patriotic and loves his family.
To a certain extent, assuming that he still wants to stay in Shouchun, his fate will be linked to Li Yuan.
If Li Yuan is killed, he won't be able to live much longer.
This matter was indeed unexpected. Even if Zou Yan, the contemporary master of prophecy, told him personally, he would not believe it.
Li Quan, who was still kneeling on the ground, said with a tearful voice: "The Queen Mother must not mistakenly believe the slander. Everything I do is in accordance with the orders of the late king. The Queen Mother knows it clearly."
At this moment, Xiang Shaolong grasped Li Yanyan's position.
She did not have any good impression of Li Ling, or she was particularly close to Li Quan or Lord Chun Shen, but she followed King Xiaolie of Chu's orders and hoped to bring all the vassal states back into the territory of Chu through Li Ling.
But Li Yuan saw that this was not feasible, and coupled with the struggle between the two factions within the Li clan, it became the current stalemate.
Xiang Shaolong put himself in Li Yanyan's shoes and couldn't help but feel troubled by the choices Li Yanyan had to make.
Compared to Li Yanyan, Li Yuan is indeed much smarter. At least he has the courage to not be messed with by King Xiaolie.
Mrs. Zhuang was still kneeling on the ground quietly, looking at Xiang Shaolong and Li Yuan from time to time, maybe it was a bit difficult to choose between them.
Li Yanyan sighed and said: "We will discuss this matter later. The Ai family will return to the palace."
Li Quan panicked and shouted: "Queen Mother"
Xiang Shaolong laughed and said: "Li Taizhu had better tell the traitor Li Ling, no matter how many troops he brings, I, Wan Ruiguang, swear to take his head."
Li Yanyan's delicate body trembled and she stood up.
Xiang Shaolong, Li Yuan and Zhuang Baoyi hurriedly knelt on the ground in obedience.
Li Yanyan said slowly: "It is true that Li Ling's arrival in Beijing was not approved by the Ai family. Li Quan, please order him to stay in Prince Yelang's Mansion and not to step out of the palace. If you do this, you will be killed."
It's better to blame him for his misery."
Turning to Li Yuan, he said: "Uncle Taiguo sent me a group of imperial guards to guard the Dian Palace for twelve hours. If anyone dares to offend, he will be killed without mercy."
With the sound of the driver returning to the palace, the most beautiful woman in the Chu region was escorted from front to back by eight palace ladies, and she went out.
Li Quan's extremely malicious eyes covered Li Yuan and Xiang Shaolong and chased them out.
Mrs. Zhuang personally poured wine for Li Yuan and Xiang Shaolong, smiled at Li Yuanmei and said, "Only today do I know who is the person who has devoted his whole life to my Zhuang family. Let my sister and brother propose a toast to Uncle Taiguo."
Li Yuan raised his glass and said: "If one day I, Li Yuan, can defeat the powerful traitors in the court, and I will ensure that the Crown Prince of Dian can sit on the throne of Dian King, I will swear this cup."
Tears of gratitude welled up in Mrs. Zhuang's beautiful eyes. After finishing the wine, she said, "Uncle Taiguo is so righteous and affectionate that I am willing to live as an ox or a horse."
Li Yuan's eyes lit up, and he said with great grace: "Princess Dian, don't try to destroy Li Yuan."
Although Xiang Shaolong had no ambitions towards Mrs. Zhuang, he was quite uncomfortable seeing her willing to let Li Yuan feast. Fortunately, he had a broad mind and put his worries aside after having a drink.
Mrs. Zhuang glanced at Xiang Shaolong secretly, a smile escaped from the corner of her mouth, and said softly: "Ruiguang, you have one more drink and you should rest."
Turning to Li Yuan and saying: "My little brother is the worst at drinking, but he won't blush no matter how much he drinks."
Xiang Shaolong was taken aback and secretly praised Mrs. Zhuang for her carefulness. He had thick powder on his face and it was true that he would not blush no matter how much he drank.
Li Yuan smiled and said: "Princess Dian, please don't blame Li Yuan for being presumptuous. I want to have a few confidential words with Brother Wan in private."
Xiang Shaolong and Madam Zhuang were stunned at the same time.
Mrs. Zhuang nodded meekly, left the hall, and closed the door for the two of them.
Li Yuan stared at Xiang Shaolong blankly, and after a while he sighed: "Xiang Shaolong, I, Li Yuan, have convinced you."
Xiang Shaolong was immediately stunned and pressed his hand on the hilt of the sword.
Li Yuan raised his hands and said, "Brother Xiang, don't be nervous. If I want to deal with you, I won't come here to drink with you."
Xiang Shaolong just recovered from his shock and said with a smile: "How did you recognize me?"
Li Yuandao: "When I first saw Brother Xiang, I thought he looked familiar. However, this seemed impossible. In addition, you have grown a beard, your face has changed, and your skin color is very different from before. In addition, you speak with a Yunnan accent.
, so I believe that real people are similar and things are the same.”
Then he shook his head and laughed: "I was actually here earlier just now, and I was just peeking outside the door to watch Brother Xiang's wonderful performance of turning the world around with one hand. At that time, not only did you forget to hide your voice, but you even showed your usual demeanor. That's the world.
There is only your family and no semicolon. Unless I am blind or deaf, how could I not know that you are Xiang Shaolong?"
Xiang Shaolong wondered: "Brother Li and my younger brother are enemies but not friends. Why are they meeting like old friends now and having a deep talk?"
Li Yuan leaned forward and said: "The rift between me and Brother Xiang actually started with the talented girl Ji. At that time, I wanted to cut Brother Xiang's body into thousands of pieces, but now the rice has become a meal. Alas."
There was deep pain in Li Yuan's eyes, and he sighed: "Things will eventually pass. What's the use of killing Brother Xiang? My disciple Ji Cainv will hate me all my life. If she commits suicide in love, I will be even more miserable." Mr. Xiang
Long Po Tianhuang came into contact with Li Yuan's tender side for the first time, and he was a little moved and said: "I didn't expect Brother Li to have such a big heart. I'm disrespectful."
Unexpectedly, in just two days after coming to Shouchun, they were recognized by Guo Xiuer and Li Yuan respectively. It seems that the disguise skills are of little use. Fortunately, except for Tian Dan, Han Chuang, Guo Kai and other limited people, I came to Shouchun again.
No one knows me anymore.
Li Yuanxian was full of emotions. After sighing for a long time, he said in a sarcastic tone: "I don't know whether Brother Xiang believes it or not. Even if Brother Xiang walks to the street and shouts that I am Xiang Shaolong, I guarantee that no one will dare to touch you."
Hair. Who knows now that the Crown Prince of Qin and the Queen Mother regard you as their confidant, and the Queen of Qin even regards you as a god. If you are killed today, the Qin army will come tomorrow. Brother Xiang just doesn’t know that there is no place in the world.
Now only Lu Buwei and Tian Dan dare to touch you."
Xiang Shaolong said in a deep voice: "This is exactly what I, Henggan, have in mind. Didn't Brother Li form an alliance with Tian Dan?"
Li Yuan said harshly: "Stop talking about this ungrateful old fox. After arriving in Shouchun, I realized that Chun Shen Jun was in a better situation than me, so he immediately turned against them and moved to their side. I just moved into Chun Shen Jun yesterday.
I went to Chun Shen Jun’s house and told all my plans to Chun Shen Jun. Fortunately, I have someone in Chun Shen Jun’s house, otherwise I would die without knowing what was going on.”
Xiang Shaolong suddenly understood and said with a smile: "I see."
Li Yuan's face turned red and he said, "How did Brother Xiang know that Tian Dan was here?"
There was no point in hiding it anymore. Xiang Shaolong told the whole truth, and Li Yuan couldn't help but sigh about his good luck.
After figuring out the whole story, Li Yan said seriously: "It's certainly not easy for Brother Xiang to trust me completely.
Now Brother Xiang should know that I am in a bad situation. And I also know that Brother Xiang’s plan to kill Tian Dan and restore the country for the Yunnan people are both difficult and difficult. But if the two of us join forces, maybe all these things are impossible.
Everything will be solved easily."
Xiang Shaolong nodded and said: "Who can refuse such a thing that has the best of both worlds, but I have to find out one thing first. Does Brother Li know about Lu Buwei's plot to kill Xu Xian with the help of your Chu people?"
Li Yuandao: "Of course I know, but how could I, Li Yuan, fall into Lu Buwei's plan? Suppose Xu Xian died at the hands of our Chu people, and Xu Xian still came to pay tribute to the late king, the consequences would be unimaginable."
Before, Xiang Shaolong would not have believed Li Yuan's words, but now that he knows his position clearly, and he also knows that the person who can control the situation in Shouchun is still Chun Shenjun and not Li Yuan, there is no reason to doubt him.
At this moment, Li Yuan's biggest concern is to save his life first, and then to seize power.
Just look at the arrogance of Chun Shenjun's seventh son Huang Zhan this afternoon, and you can see the rest.
Li Yuan suddenly shook his head and said: "Not good,"
Xiang Shaolong was startled and Yao said, "What's the matter?"
The blood drained from Li Yuan's face, he slapped the case and said angrily: "Jun Chun Shen really doesn't understand the overall situation. In order to please Tian Dan and Lu Buwei, he did such a stupid thing."
Xiang Shaolong's heart sank.
Li Yuan's face turned ashen and he said: "Fifteen days ago, Huang Hu, the sixth son of Lord Chun Shen, led three thousand generals to the west by boat. That was the day after we received the news that Xu Xian came to Shouchun. I had suspicions at that time.
, but I didn’t expect Chun Shenjun to be so old and confused, and he doesn’t know the importance.”
Xiang Shaolong sighed: "In fact, Chun Shenjun and Tian Dan have always been in collusion. You may not know that Zhao Mushi is the fifth son of Chun Shen Jun. At that time, Wei Mou came to Wei State to kill me at the request of Chun Shen Jun."
Li Yuan was dumbfounded when he heard this, only to realize that Tian Dan was taking advantage of him. And he secretly wanted to use Qi Ren's power to deal with Chun Shenjun.
Xiang Shaolong stretched out his hand and said: "This covenant has been concluded."
Li Yuan was overjoyed, stretched out his hand and shook his hand tightly, saying, "I always trust Brother Xiang."
Xuanyou said with a little embarrassment: "But I know that Brother Xiang still dare not trust me completely. Now I swear to God that if I violate this agreement, I will be pierced by thousands of arrows and die."
Xiang Shaolong secretly praised Li Yuan in his heart, because if Li Yuan could not win his complete trust, he would have to guard against him at all times, and then such cooperation would not be perfect.
It's funny to think about it. Not long ago, the two of them wanted me to die and I wanted you to die. Now, forced by the situation, they have become comrades-in-arms.
Li Yuan became energetic and said, "How about we kill Li Ling as the first step and give them a showdown?"
The two looked at each other and laughed at the same time, as if they were rivals in chess.