Luo You thought about it carefully, shook his head and said, "Not good!"
Liu Xiu raised his eyebrows and asked, "How did you know that Ruan Xiu's water quality is not good?"
Luo You said seriously: "Ruan Xiu has never liked water. I heard Master talk about it before." After a moment, she felt something was wrong again, so she changed her words: "I heard Tian Xi talk about it."
Liu Xiu said oh first, then smiled at Luo You and said, "You should treat Tian Xi as master."
Although Luo You and Tian Xi have different positions now, Tian Xi is Luo You's master after all. He called his master by his first name and betrayed his master. Even Liu Xiu found it very harsh and couldn't accept it.
Luo You was very moved by Liu Xiu's consideration and generosity. She bowed to Liu Xiu and said, "My maid, thank you Your Majesty."
Liu Xiu said happily: "It seems that I need to practice more water skills in the past few days."
Pi Tong clicked his tongue and said unhappily: "Your Majesty has suffered internal injuries. He should take a good rest in the past few days and should not act rashly."
Liu Xiu shrugged and said disapprovingly: "Ruan Xiu's death is my biggest internal injury."
He had fought against Qi Zhong and Guan Ying before, but he might not have been able to win, but he could still protect himself. Liu Xiu was once complacent, thinking that the top players in Si'a were just mediocre.
This time he fought against Ruan Xiu, and Liu Xiu's self-confidence was shattered.
Ruan Xiu's strength was much higher than that of Qi Zhong and Guan Ying. Liu Xiu and Ruan Xiu were already injured internally and had two external injuries without even making a few moves. Ruan Xiu's existence made Liu Xiuzhen
He truly felt that his life was threatened, and he didn't like this feeling.
While they were talking, Zhang Kun walked in quickly from outside, bowed to Liu Xiu and said, "Your Majesty, Colonel Huang wants to see you!"
Liu Xiu's eyes flashed and she said, "Let him come in."
Zhang Kun responded and exited the inner room. After a short time, Huang Sheng entered the inner room, bowed his hands to Liu Xiu respectfully and saluted, and said: "I pay my respects to your majesty!"
"Yeah!" Liu Xiu responded slowly.
Huang Sheng said: "Your Majesty, the escaped assassin has been besieged by our soldiers in a house near Kaiyangmen. That kind of house is now uninhabited, and the assassin is hiding in it, resisting stubbornly, refusing to surrender, and leading the team
The military princes sent people to report, hoping to use fire attack tactics!"
Hearing his words, Liu Xiu and Luo You were both shocked. Ruan Xiu did not run away, but is now trapped? Liu Xiu asked: "How many assassins are trapped in the house?"
"There are five or six people. The leader of the assassins seems to have been injured on the head. The sword he uses is much longer than the swords of other assassins. It looks like the Qin Changjian!"
That's right! That is indeed Ruan Xiu! Liu Xiu narrowed his eyes and said in a deep voice: "Inform the military prince who reported the news that as long as these assassins can be eradicated, all means can be used!"
After a pause, he said again: "Captain Huang, you'd better go there in person and don't let anyone go!"
"I obey the order!" Huang Sheng intervened and saluted, turned and left without another word.
Pi Tong was not too concerned about Ruan Xiu's life and death. He was more worried about Liu Xiu's health. He warned again: "Your Majesty must take good care of your body in the past few days. Internal injuries will not show up, but it is easy to leave the root of the disease, which will cause endless troubles.
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Liu Xiu smiled at Pi Tong, nodded repeatedly, and said, "I have written down all Weijun's reminders."
Pi Tong said helplessly: "Your Majesty must not only write it down, but also do it."
"Okay, okay, I will definitely do it." Liu Xiu said with a smile: "The great king is becoming more and more like Dr. Wang now." The Dr. Wang he mentioned was Wang Yuan, the admonishing doctor. Liu Xiu had the biggest headache every time he went to court.
It's Wang Yuan who nags himself.
Pi Tong shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, I have to retire!"
Liu Xiu made a move to get out of bed, but Pi Tong hurriedly stopped him, sighed and said: "Your Majesty, I have repeatedly warned you not to act rashly during this period."
"I can't even get out of bed?"
"It's best not to move."
"..." Liu Xiu was also speechless.
After Pi Tong left, Luo You walked up to Liu Xiu with a bowl of ginseng soup and said cautiously: "Your Majesty, please have a bowl of ginseng soup!"
When Liu Xiu took the soup bowl, he said doubtfully: "I don't remember that I asked anyone to make ginseng soup."
Luo You whispered: "The maid asked the kitchen to cook it."
Liu Xiu smiled when he heard this, and while drinking ginseng soup, he said: "You performed well against Ruan Xiu."
After hearing Liu Xiu's praise, Luo You not only did not show joy, but knelt down and kowtowed forward, tears falling down. She knew best how she behaved when facing Ruan Xiu.
If His Majesty hadn't risked his life to save her, she would have died by Ruan Xiu's sword long ago. Facing a powerful enemy, instead of being of help, she became a drag, which made Luo You feel that she was both incompetent and useless.
Looking at Luo You who was kneeling and sobbing softly, Liu Xiu smiled, leaned forward, pulled her up from the ground, and said: "With your skills, it is already very good to be able to perform as you did today."
At least she was not intimidated by Ruan Xiu. In order to help her, she had the courage to fight to the death with Ruan Xiu. This alone was far beyond Liu Xiu's expectation.
In fact, during this period of time, Liu Xiu did not have 100% trust in Luo You, but tonight's incident made him completely put down his guard against Luo You. It was only then that Liu Xiu truly understood Luo You in his heart.
Accepted Luo You.
Seeing Luo You crying so hard, Liu Xiu shook his head and smiled, took out the handkerchief and handed it to Luo You. Luo You hesitated for a moment, but took it, and his face turned red, making people want to take a bite.
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Zhang Kun on the side could feel that the relationship between His Majesty and Luo You seemed to have taken a big step closer. He couldn't help but look at Luo You a few more times. This little girl is not simple. Maybe she will be the biggest threat to Yin Guiren in the future.
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Liu Xiu lay on the bed and fell asleep in a daze. I don't know how long it took, but there was a knock on the door. Liu Xiu woke up immediately. Before he could get up, Luo You who was standing by stood up from the couch in a hurry.
He said: "Your Majesty, please open the door."
As she spoke, she walked to the door and opened it. Standing outside was Zhang Kun. Seeing that Liu Xiu had woken up, he hurriedly walked into the inner room, bowed and said: "Your Majesty, Colonel Huang wants to see you."
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Liu Xiu's originally somewhat chaotic eyes immediately became clear and he said, "Please come in and speak, Colonel Huang!"
"Yes! Your Majesty!" Zhang Kun responded, turned around and left. Not long after, he came back from outside, followed by another person, it was Huang Sheng.
Huang Sheng came to the bed, bowed and saluted, and said: "Your Majesty, I am fortunate to have fulfilled my mission. All the assassins hiding in private houses have been brought to justice."
Luo You opened his mouth unconsciously, Ruan Xiu is dead? Is Ruan Xiu really dead this time? Liu Xiu also stood up from the bed. He walked up to Huang Sheng and asked: "Colonel Huang,
The leader of the assassins is also dead?"
"Your Majesty, in order to avoid the casualties of his brothers, Wei Chen used fire attacks. None of the five assassins in the house were spared. They were all burned in the house, including the assassin leader!" As he spoke, Huang Sheng asked
Then he waved his hand.
A Yulin guard walked in, holding a long sword that was burnt black in both hands.
Liu Xiu walked to the Yulin Guards and lowered his head to look carefully at the long sword he was holding. Even though the sword body was burned black, Liu Xiu could still identify that this sword was the long sword used by Ruan Xiu.
There are still several tiny gaps on the edge of the sword, which were left by the Chixiao Sword when the two of them were fighting with each other. The sword was indeed Ruan Xiu's sword. As for the person who was burned to death, what happened?
Whether it's Ruan Xiu or not, that's not necessarily the case.
Liu Xiu thought for a while and said: "Let Wu Zuo go for the autopsy immediately. The body must be examined clearly and clearly."
"Yes! Your Majesty!"
"Back off!"
"Wei Chen, please retire!" After Huang Sheng left, Liu Xiu walked to the couch with Luo You's support and slowly sat down. Luo You frowned and whispered in a low voice: "How did Ruan Xiu really die?"
Burned alive?
Liu Xiu pondered for a moment, shook his head and smiled bitterly, and said: "How could such a powerful Ruan Xiu be trapped in a small house and be burned alive in the end?!"
Luo You's face suddenly changed and she said: "Your Majesty is saying that Ruan... Ruan Xiu is not dead yet!" After a pause, she asked in confusion: "Then... then why did Ruan Xiu fake his death? That sword,
It is indeed Ruan Xiu’s sword!”
Liu Xiu rubbed his chin and said thoughtfully: "Perhaps it is to make us less vigilant and relax our guard."
Ruan Xiu's assassination attempt was not only unsuccessful, but also exposed his presence in Luoyang, which was bound to affect Liu Xiu's plan to visit Luoshui on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
In order to allow Liu Xiu to continue to implement the original plan and give them another chance to assassinate him, Ruan Xiucai chose to fake his death to paralyze Liu Xiu.
Liu Xiu's mind turned around and he guessed Ruan Xiu's plan very well.
He said meaningfully: "Ruan Xiu's martial arts skills are far superior to those of Qi Zhong and Guan Ying, and his brains are not comparable to those of Qi Zhong and Guan Ying. If this person is not eliminated, he will be a serious problem!"
The next day, in the evening, Hua Feiyan, Deng Yu, Dong Xuan, and Zhang Ben came to Qingliang Hall together to meet Liu Xiu and report to him on the investigation situation in Northeast Guo District.
After nearly two days of investigation, the operation has been fruitful.
In Northeast Guo District, the county government dug out a total of four strongholds built by Gongsun Shu, and also dug out one stronghold built by Wei Xiao, two strongholds built by Lu Fang, and two strongholds built by Zhang Bu.
In addition, they also captured two Huns spies disguised as businessmen.
After listening to Dong Xuan's report, Liu Xiu slammed the table and said in a deep voice: "Now Luoyang has almost become a base camp for fine craftsmen!"
Everyone present lowered their heads, and no one dared to answer. There were so many tricks in Luoyang City, everyone present was responsible, including Hua Feiyan, and her Yunxi Pavilion failed to take good precautions.
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Liu Xiu continued: "Is this just the Northeast Guo District? What about the Northwest Guo District, Southwest Guo District, and Southeast Guo District? What about the inner city and the suburbs? How many details are hidden in Luoyang?"
Zhang Bi couldn't sit still anymore, knelt on the ground, kowtowed forward, and said: "Your Majesty, please calm down, I will... I will investigate all parts of the city one by one to uncover more details!"
Liu Xiu glanced at Zhang Bi, then turned to Dong Xuan and asked, "Where does the underground secret passage of Qiwan Tower lead to?"
"Reporting to Your Majesty, the secret passage leads to a house to the north of Qiwanlou. When we traced it, no one was there. The county government has already searched the city for the shopkeepers and clerks of Qiwanlou."
Liu Xiu said quietly: "Xi Zuo is so blatant that he opened the wine house into the largest one in Northeast Guo District. County Magistrate Dong and County Lieutenant Zhang, don't you two think this is a great shame and humiliation? If you don't feel ashamed yourself, I will do it for you.
Both of them feel ashamed."
Dong Xuan and Zhang Ben's faces were red and their ears were red, and they both kowtowed forward.
Liu Xiu said: "How was the secret passage in Qiwan Tower dug out? We need to find out whether there are other secret passages hidden in the city and Guo District. We also need to find out. I suspect that there are secret passages that can be directly connected from Guo District.
Access to the city.”
After hearing this, the expressions of everyone present changed.
If there is a secret passage that can really lead from Guo District to the city, this would be a big deal. Wouldn’t the walls and gates of the city be in vain? Deng Yu frowned and said: "If there is such a secret passage, it must be
