Li Yuan said with a proud smile: "Catch me? I want to see who dares!"
Qi Ning suddenly stretched out his hand, holding the imperial gold medal in his hand, and sneered: "Master Wei, I wonder if you are still my minister of Dachu?"
Wei Shutong's face tightened and he said awkwardly: "Master Hou, of course I am a minister of Da Chu. I am loyal to Da Chu and the emperor...!"
"That's it." Qi Ning smiled faintly, and suddenly, he had already moved forward and rushed towards Li Yuan.
Everyone around was shocked. When the guard standing in front of Li Yuan saw Qi Ning coming towards him, he swung his sword and slashed at him like a reflex. Qi Ning already had the gold medal in his hand and said sternly: "Anyone who offends the gold medal will be killed without mercy!"
The guard was stunned for a moment, the sword was hanging in the air, and he didn't dare to come down for a moment. Qi Ning kicked the guard away, and then he flew in front of Li Yuan like a ghost. Li Yuan never expected Qi Ning's skills. So quickly, his face changed drastically, and he punched.
Qi Ning's shots were like lightning, and he did not dodge or dodge. He saw Li Yuan punch him, and with a flick of his arm, the gold medal was already in front of him. Li Yuan was unable to stop his hand in time, and his fist hit the gold medal hard. Li Yuan's martial arts skills were not considered. Gao Ming, pampered and pampered, with delicate skin, but the gold medal was extremely hard. When his fist of flesh and blood hit the gold medal, a "crack" sound was heard, and the bones in his hand seemed to have been broken. Li Yuan screamed, and before he could stop, Qi Ning had already reached out, grabbed Li Yuan's wrist, and turned it around. Everyone heard the "click" sound again, and Li Yuan's pitiful howl like killing a pig suddenly resounded throughout the countryside.
"Protect the Crown Prince!"
The guard at the side yelled. Although he knew that the young man in front of him was the Jinyi Marquis, one of the four major marquises in the empire, the prince's hand bones were broken. If he turned a blind eye, his life would not be saved this time. The two shouted loudly and attacked Qining from the left and the right.
Qi Ning raised his foot and kicked Li Yuan in the lower abdomen. However, his body took advantage of the momentum and took two steps back, dodging the swords of the two men on the left and right.
Li Yuan took a few steps back, but luckily there were guards behind him to support him. His hand bones were broken and his heart was in pain. The muscles on his face were twisted and his face was pale. His forehead was covered with cold sweat, but he never forgot to scream: "Kill him. kill him!"
Wei Shutong saw that Li Yuan's guards were about to make a move, and knew that if Jin Yihou was really injured under his nose, the consequences would be disastrous, so he shouted sternly: "Stop, don't even make a move!"
Everyone on Bayeli's side was very happy when they saw Qin Ning breaking Li Yuan's hand bones as soon as he made a move. When they saw that the other party's guards were about to attack Qin Ning, they didn't hesitate. They had already rushed forward and wanted to protect him. Qin Ning suddenly heard Wei Shutong yelling to stop, and both sides were stunned.
After all, Wei Shutong was the official of Xichuan's parents. Both the Miao people and the palace guards were afraid of him.
Qi Ning stood still, looked at Wei Shutong, and sneered: "Master Wei, I would like to know what crime these two men committed when they attacked me just now?"
The two guards were helpless just now, but now they were feeling cold. Wei Shutong scolded in a cold voice: "You still haven't apologized to the Marquis!"
The two guards looked at each other and both could only kneel down on one knee to apologize. However, Qining did not hesitate and took the knife from Bayali's hand. Without saying a word, he slashed the head of one of the guards. , before the guard had time to react, a head was split in half. The guard next to him was shocked. Qining came back with a knife, as fast as lightning, and had already cut the guard's neck.
This moment was very sudden. Qining took action quickly and urgently, without any warning. Everyone was stunned for a moment. All the guards in the palace were dumbfounded and couldn't believe it.
Qi Ning wiped the bloody blade on the body's clothes and said calmly: "If you commit the crime below, attack me, this is what will happen." He actually walked towards Li Yuan, and Li Yuan saw Qi Ning holding a scimitar in his hand. He came towards me, his face turned pale, and he said in a trembling voice: "You... what are you going to do?"
Qi Ning stopped three steps away from Li Yuan, stared into Li Yuan's eyes, and asked, "Did you just hit the imperial gold medal with your fist?"
Li Yuan's eyes widened, and Qining said: "The gold medal given by the emperor represents the emperor. When you hit the gold medal just now, you hit the emperor... Mr. Wei, you are a minister of the imperial court. You don't know what the crime is if you punch the emperor?"
Wei Shutong knew that if this discussion came up, Li Yuan would definitely be punished by death. He hesitated and then said: "Master Hou, the prince is indeed guilty of offending the imperial gold medal. It's just that the prince is still young. According to the opinion of the lower officials, let the prince go first." Go back and report this matter to the King of Shu, who will write a letter of apology, and if the court plans to accuse you, what do you think the Lord Marquis will do?"
"If I chop him with a knife now, is there any reason?" Qining suddenly showed a strange smile.
Wei Shutong said hurriedly: "Master Marquis, please do not be impulsive. Although the prince is guilty, he is the son of the prince after all. He still has to report to the Ming court and let the court make the decision."
Qi Ning chuckled, then looked at Li Yuan and said: "Li Yuan, you killed innocent people indiscriminately, and you punched the gold medal, adding guilt to crime. I could have killed you with one knife now, but this knife killed you." , I’m afraid you died in confusion, so you go back and tell your father what happened today, I will visit your father soon, and I will ask your father to give me an explanation."
Li Yuan wanted to say more, but Wei Shutong already frowned and said, "Your Majesty, the Marquis is very generous. You should go back to see the King of Shu quickly and stop talking."
Li Yuan saw Wei Shutong's solemn expression. Just now, Qi Ning had used his sword to kill someone neatly. He was ruthless and ruthless. He was worried. He only had a dozen guards around him, and Qi Ning was followed by dozens of Miao people. If the two sides really fought, , Wei Shutong looked on coldly, knowing that he would definitely suffer a big loss.
His hand was broken and his heart was in pain. At this time, he did not dare to stay for long, but he still shouted: "Qi, you... just wait for me, this matter... this matter is not over...!" Surrounded by all the guards, he retreated in embarrassment.
After Li Yuan retreated in embarrassment, Wei Shutong stepped forward and said, "The Marquis is frightened and the subordinate has neglected his duty. Please punish the Marquis."
Qi Ning frowned and said, "I'm not surprised, it's just...!" He shook his head, sighed, and said, "It seems that what happened here was expected by the emperor."
Wei Shutong was stunned and said hurriedly: "What do you mean by Master Hou? Can you please give me some advice?"
Qi Ning didn't remember the explanation, turned around and said: "Bayeli, put away the knives." Then he looked at Yue Qianliang, frowned and said: "You still haven't put away the knives?"
Only then did both sides sheath their swords.
"Master Wei, should we talk in public, or... find a place to talk alone?" Qining glanced at Wei Shutong.
Wei Shutong hurriedly raised his hand and said: "Master Marquis, please!"
The two of them walked aside, and Qi Ning frowned and said, "Master Wei, you seem to be merciful to Li Yuan."
"Master Hou, please don't misunderstand me." Wei Shutong hurriedly whispered: "Master Hou, I was sent to Xichuan by the imperial court. I know what my responsibilities are. If Master Hou really killed Li Yuan just now, The consequences could be disastrous."
"Oh?" Qi Ning smiled faintly: "Li Yuan boxing for the gold medal is blasphemy against the emperor. Shouldn't he be killed?"
"Deserves to be killed." Wei Shutong said immediately: "To be honest, Li Yuan has been doing evil in Xichuan for more than a year or two. There are many people who have harmed him. Such people should be cut into pieces." After a pause, he said : "But he is Li Hongxin's son after all."
"Why, Li Hongxin's son can't be killed?"
Wei Shutong said softly: "Master Marquis, although Li Hongxin surrendered to the imperial court back then, he did not surrender without conditions. Over the years, the Li family's influence in Xichuan has not been completely eradicated. Nearly half of the local officials in the sixteen counties of Xichuan They all have entanglements with the Li family. The Li family has been entrenched in Xichuan for many years, and the powerful gentry of Xichuan have been intertwined with the Li family for many years. When the late emperor was still alive, he knew that once the Li family was touched, not only would the world think that the imperial court was settling accounts after the fall, but also the surrendered ministers, And it will also cause chaos in Xichuan."
Qining frowned and said nothing.
"The Li family is a big tree, and those powerful gentry in Xichuan are the roots. If you want to destroy this big tree, you will inevitably pull the roots below." Wei Shutong looked solemn: "So the late emperor sent his subordinates to Xichuan, The main purpose is to monitor Li Hongxin. As long as he cannot move, and the court gradually weakens his influence on Xichuan, sooner or later the Li family will die without moving. But now that the time has not come, even the court will not treat Li Hongxin easily. Take action, if the Marquis kills Li Yuan today, and Li Hongxin only has this one son, he will definitely jump over the wall, and then...!" He did not continue, but the meaning was obvious, once Li Hongxin jumps over the wall, Xichuan will naturally Chaos.
Qi Ning frowned and asked, "Li Hongxin only has one son?"
"What the Marquis doesn't know is that Li Yuan has an older brother, Li Quan. When the old Marquis Jinyi conquered Shu, Li Quan was only fifteen or sixteen years old. He was very brave and was very popular with Li Hongxin." Wei Shutong explained: " It's just that Li Quan was so happy about his success. It is said that he led a group of troops to sneak attack the Chu army camp, but was discovered. Although he escaped with his life, he was shot by an arrow. Later, he died young because of the arrow wound, so Li Yuancai was established as the crown prince of Shu. After Li Quan's death, Li Hongxin had only one son, Li Yuan, so he inevitably doted on him, and Li Yuan developed the arrogant and overbearing character he has now."
Qi Ning finally understood and sneered: "So, Li Hongxin's eldest son can be considered dead in the hands of the Qi family."
"Li Hongxin has indeed kept this grudge against Jin Yihou." Wei Shutong said: "So if the Marquis kills Li Yuan today, the lives of his two sons will be ruined at the hands of the Jinyi Qi family. Lord Marquis, just imagine, how can Li Hongxin let go of such hatred?"
"In this case, I would like to thank Mr. Wei for your dissuasion?" Qining said with a faint smile.
Wei Shutong heard the slight sarcasm and embarrassment in Qi Ning's words, so he changed the subject and asked, "The Marquis just said that the emperor had information about Xichuan. I wonder what he meant?"
"Don't you understand, Mr. Wei?" Qi Ning said with a half-smile but not a smile: "The emperor is sure that there must be an inside story about the Black Cave incident, and he also said that your letter, Mr. Wei, is not entirely true. I am afraid you are also deliberately concealing it from the court!"
When Wei Shutong heard this, his face changed slightly and he said anxiously: "Master Hou, I am... I am unjustly accused!"
Qi Ning saw that the half-old feudal official looked nervous and his eyes were twitching. He knew that Wei Shutong must be weird, so he said softly: "Master Wei, don't worry. The emperor also said later that the late emperor sent you When I came to Xichuan, I must have valued your talents and character. If not, how could I have handed Xichuan into your hands so seriously? The emperor said that you might have something to hide, so he sent me here to see what happened." He smiled slightly and said: "Master Wei, the emperor is considerate of his subordinates and is indeed a wise king. I only hope that you will not betray the emperor's trust in you."