At dawn, dark clouds are pressing down, and a storm is coming. The air was filled with suffocating humidity, and the entire imperial city was shrouded in darkness and dullness.
Changsun Wuji knelt down in front of Li Shimin's bed, his bloodshot eyes full of worry and hesitation. Beside him was Concubine Yin De, who had also been sleepless all night. She had been holding Li Shimin's hand from the moment she entered the door. She neither said much nor cried, she just sat there. On one side, Princess Gaoyang, who had shed all her tears and was extremely tired, had just fallen asleep for a while, leaning on her mother's lap. Changming palace lanterns were burning in the room, and several imperial doctors, eunuchs and palace ladies stayed with them all night.
"Your Majesty is still awake, what should I do?" Changsun Wuji frowned deeply and thought to himself, "King Wu is assassinated, Guanxi is about to rebel; the court is in chaos, tigers and wolves are open... I see that the country of the Tang Dynasty is about to be destroyed. Destroyed in one day. Your Majesty, I have followed you for decades, and finally we have this great Tang Dynasty! Seeing that the world has become peaceful, how can you not wake up? , where to go?”
Changsun Wuji closed his painful and painful eyes and sighed quietly and inaudibly.
If there is one person in this world who deserves to be cared about by his eldest son, Wuji, it must be Emperor Li Shimin. For the Duke, his eldest son, Wuji, was the first minister in the dynasty, and he had reached the pinnacle of being a minister. Whatever achievements he had in this life were all thanks to Li Shimin. Li Shimin, who was kind to him, was also the true master for whom he was willing to die a bloody death.
Personally speaking, Changsun Wuji is not only Li Shimin's brother-in-law and brother-in-law, but also a close friend who has known him since childhood. As the saying goes, it is enough to have a confidant in life. What's more, throughout the ages, how many monarchs and ministers have been able to stay with each other throughout their lives and never turn against each other, and are as close as flesh and blood and never leave
It was Li Shimin who fulfilled Changsun Wuji, and it was also Changsun Wuji who fulfilled Li Shimin.
At this moment, Changsun Wuji would rather the person lying unconscious in the hospital bed was himself than Li Shimin letting go at this critical moment.
"The Tang Dynasty can do without Changsun Wuji, how can it not be without His Majesty the Emperor?" Changsun Wuji closed his eyes, almost unable to hold back the tears that filled his eyes.
At this time, a Baiqi soldier walked in quietly, knelt down next to Changsun Wuji and whispered, "Situ, something happened."
Changsun Wuji understood, got up and walked outside.
In the darkness of dawn, two people were kneeling at the end of the hundreds of steps of the Dragon's Tail Road in Penglai Hall.
"Who is it?" Changsun Wuji asked in surprise.
"It's Qin Tong, the general of the right guard, and Qin Bin, the deputy commander of the Baiqi Supervisor."
"He...them?" Changsun Wuji was a little stunned for a moment, and wiped his hazy and sore eyes, "What are they doing?"
"The two young masters knelt here as soon as they arrived. This subordinate... didn't dare to ask."
Changsun Wuji hurriedly ran down hundreds of steps of the Dragon's Tail Road and came to the two of them. He saw that Qin Tong and Qin Bin had both taken off their official uniforms and tied his hands behind his back, kneeling there with his head bowed.
"You two gentlemen, what do you mean?" Changsun Wuji asked in shock!
Young Master is a noble title. Now that the Qin family is a famous family, it is a great honor for the direct son of the Qin family to be honored as the son. In the Tang Dynasty, only prime ministers or sons of princes and noble families were worthy of such titles.
"Situ, we two brothers are here to punish the guilty!" Qin Tong looked up at Changsun Wuji and said seriously.
"Why did you say that?!" Changsun Wuji was surprised.
"Hey!" Qin Tong sighed heavily, "There is a rumor in Chang'an that Qin Mubai in Guanxi wants to rebel. Doesn't Situ know about it?"
"Yes, I have heard some rumors." Changsun Wuji frowned, "But these are just rumors! - Young Masters, please get up quickly! Untie!"
"Situ, please let me speak." Qin Tong said without getting up, "General also knows that these are mostly rumors. But for such a big thing, I would rather believe that it exists than that it does not exist! Yes, the two of us are Qin Mu Brothers who are flesh and blood. But we are also ministers of the Tang Dynasty! If this is just a rumor, let it go. It doesn't matter that we have been unjustly bound. If he really rebels... then ask the court to punish the Qin family. Everyone in the family, Qin Tong is the first to bear the brunt, he would rather die than join the rebels!"
"General, Bo Yuntian is so loyal, upright and righteous. Changsun Wuji admires him so much!" Changsun Wuji took a deep breath, bent down and lifted Qin Tong and Qin Bin up, and personally untied the two of them.
"Situ, no!"
"Why not!" Changsun Wuji said loudly, "Even I don't believe that Qin Mubai wants to rebel, do you still believe it?"
Qin Tong and Qin Bin were suddenly stunned!
Ask yourself, why do the two brothers believe that Qin Mubai will rebel, and why do they want the Qin family to take it seriously? This tactic is nothing more than a trick to use retreat in order to advance. If the imperial court really waits to take action, it will be passive!
Changsun Wuji personally untied the two men, looked at them seriously, and said: "Yes, it is known to both the government and the public that Changsun Wuji was at odds with Qin Mubai. My son Changsun Huan also died in the Kansai Army. No one thinks that I am at odds with him. But now that the country is in trouble and the world is in trouble, how can I, the eldest grandson Wuji, miss the important affairs of the country because of his private affairs? Ji doesn’t want my long-lasting foundation of Dajiang to be destroyed in one moment! No matter who it is, as long as he dares to harm the Tang Dynasty, I, Changsun Wuji, will truly be at odds with him!”
"Situ!..." Qin Tong and Qin Bin burst into tears and prostrated again.
"Quick, please get up, young masters!" Changsun Wuji helped them up again and said comfortingly, "Young masters, don't worry too much. Rumors only stop with the wise, and the court will have its own fair judgment. Nowadays, rumors are spreading fiercely, but if you Both of them can't keep their composure. Isn't it true that the rumors are making the government and the public uneasy and the world is in chaos? Only in this critical moment can you show your true colors! Therefore, you two young masters must not be suspicious and feel at ease. The right guard is in charge of the royal guard of the imperial city, and the responsibility of escorting Baiqi is even more important. On this occasion when the imperial court employs people, the two young masters must be loyal to their duties!"
"Thank you, Situ!" Qin Tong and Qin Bin were ashamed and expressed their thanks with tears streaming down their faces.
At this moment, Qin Bin whispered in surprise, "Your Highness the Princess?"
The three of them looked back and saw Princess Gao Yang arriving not far behind the three of them.
Her face was full of tiredness, but her expression was cold and solemn, and she said calmly: "I know what you are talking about."
"Princess, let me explain..." Qin Tong said hurriedly.
"Brother, there is no need to say more. I know it well." Princess Gaoyang smiled lightly and said to Changsun Wuji, "Uncle, please listen to me. First of all, I never believe that Mu Bai will rebel; secondly, if Mu Bai rebels, If you want to punish Lian, please start from Gaoyang. As long as there is a soldier from Guanxi who dares to step into the Central Plains, he must step over my body, Li Ling'er!"
After saying that, Princess Gao Yang turned around and walked back step by step up the steps of Longweidao.
Dark clouds rolled, and a thunder struck out of thin air, shaking the imperial city.
It rained heavily.
Changsun Wuji and the other three people stood at the foot of Longwei Road in astonishment, watching Princess Gaoyang's figure fading away, and they all fell into silence.
At this time, in the emperor's palace. Concubine Yin De felt something strange in her hands and quickly took a closer look. Li Shimin opened his eyes!
"Your Majesty, you're awake!" Concubine Yin De whispered in surprise, and her tears finally flowed down uncontrollably!
Li Shimin looked sideways at Concubine Yin De with half-open eyes, seemingly unable to turn his head, and weakly used half of his strength to hold her hand.
Concubine Yin De hurriedly summoned the imperial doctor to check her pulse. After a while, the imperial doctor said overjoyed, "God has mercy on me, blessings to the Tang Dynasty! His Majesty is awake and is probably fine!"
"Then why is His Majesty unable to move or speak?"
"This is the case for the time being. After a period of rest, you can gradually recover." The imperial doctor's voice was shaking with excitement. "Whenever a wind disease breaks out, it can be mildly disabled or fatal. But fortunately, His Majesty's dragon body is strong and the doctor can save him. With the help of the sky, With your blessing, Your Majesty should be fine! As long as he doesn’t suffer any major irritation or injury, and takes medicine and medicine to rest peacefully, he will recover within a hundred days!”
"So, it is truly a blessing from heaven and mercy from our Buddha!" Concubine Yin De knelt down and thanked her endlessly.
At this time, Princess Gaoyang and Changsun Wuji also returned to the room. They were extremely surprised to see the emperor regaining consciousness. They each knelt down in front of the bed and cried with joy.
Li Shimin was supported half-sitting on the couch and struggled to open his mouth, unable to speak or raise his hands.
"Get up quickly. There is no need to cry or talk too much. Your Majesty has just woken up. He cannot move or speak, let alone be stimulated." Concubine Yin De said.
Changsun Wuji and Princess Gaoyang hurriedly stood up and stood aside, waving their sleeves secretly to wipe away tears.
At this time, Li Shimin struggled to keep his eyes open, but his eyes were fixed on Changsun Wuji. He seemed to have words, but could not speak. Changsun Wuji understood, sat on the edge of the couch and approached Li Shimin, and said softly: "Does your Majesty have a will?"
Li Shimin blinked hard.
Concubine Yin De and Princess Gao Yang looked at each other and quietly retreated, taking out the imperial doctor and other miscellaneous people.
When there was no one else around, Changsun Wuji asked, "What is your Majesty's decree?"
Li Shimin struggled to open his mouth, unable to speak. Changsun Wuji was very anxious. Seeing Li Shimin staring at his chest, he thought for a moment and asked, "Heart? Your Majesty, does your chest hurt?"
Li Shimin indicated with his eyes, 'No! '
"Heart...ache? Petty? - Your Majesty is worried about the safety of the prince?" Changsun Wuji was smart after all, and he had a close relationship with Li Shimin.
Li Shimin blinked in relief, indicating that he guessed correctly.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I have sent Chu Suiliang to Jingzhou to investigate the case of King Wu. I have reported that King Wu should be alive and well, but was just kidnapped! I believe that Chu Suiliang will soon find out the truth and He rescued the King of Wu!" Chu Suiliang went to Jingzhou and has not returned yet. Changsun Wuji was just making this up to make Li Shimin feel at ease.
Li Shimin indicated with his eyes, "I'm not worried about Li Ke."
"Is Your Majesty worried about other princes?" Changsun Wuji asked in surprise.
Li Shimin blinked, 'You are so smart, you guessed it right'!
Changsun Wuji was immediately startled, "Is Your Majesty worried about... Prince Jin?!"
Li Shimin's eyes widened in shock!
Changsun Wuji was suddenly shocked and thought to himself, "Yeah, I'm so confused! If something happens to King Wu, wouldn't King Jin be equally in danger?! - The day of the late emperor's memorial ceremony is approaching, and King Jin is ordered to go there before more than a month. We have arrived in Taiyuan, the northern capital, to pay homage to our ancestors. Now is the time to return. If something happens to King Jin on the way, it will be really bad!"
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will immediately send capable people to lead the troops and horses to the northern capital to welcome King Jin back to the capital!" Changsun Wuji said, holding Li Shimin's hand tightly.
Li Shimin took a long breath and closed his eyes tiredly.
Changsun Wuji was secretly happy, but also secretly sad, thinking to himself: God is pitiful, although your Majesty suffered from a sudden illness, fortunately he was clear-headed and remained wise and wise. As a person who is not sick, I am not as thoughtful as him! -Damn it, I should have thought of protecting King Jin!
At this time, Li Shimin shook Changsun Wuji's hand with a little force. Changsun Wuji hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, do you have any other wishes?"
Li Shimin moved his eyes away and stared at the medicine bowl on the bedside.
"Oh, Your Majesty, you want some medicine? I'll call the imperial doctor right away!" Changsun Wuji said and left.
Li Shimin almost used up all his strength to hold Changsun Wuji back.
Changsun Wuji said in surprise, "Your Majesty, don't you want to take medicine?"
Li Shimin stared hard at the medicine bowl again!
"Medicine bowl?... Medicine?... Pharmacist! Pharmacist Li?!" Changsun Wuji said in surprise, "Your Majesty wants to summon the Duke of Wei, Li Jing?"
Li Shimin closed his eyes and let out a long sigh.
"I guessed it right, His Majesty is going to summon Li Jing!" Changsun Wuji's heart jumped!
At this time, the emperor wanted to summon Li Jing, who had already retired. What was his purpose? ...Could it be for Qin Mubai? !
His Majesty has been in a coma for several days, so he must be unaware of the rumors about Kansai from the outside world. But what happened to King Wu can easily remind people of Qin Mubai - is it possible that His Majesty is also worried that Qin Mubai will be forced to rebel because of this
It is better to believe that it exists than to believe that it does not exist; in the current crisis, take precautions before it burns out!
Moreover, since His Majesty the Emperor has fallen, there will be no one to suppress the dispute between civil and military factions in the court. In fact, besides Qin Mubai, there are many other arrogant marshals and powerful generals. Who can suppress them
Only Duke Wei and Medicine Master Li!
The situation is unpredictable. If Qin Mubai is really forced to rebel one day, and His Majesty the Emperor cannot take charge of the overall situation, who can suppress Kansai and turn the tide
Only Wei Gong and Li Yaoshi!
Thinking of this, Changsun Wuji burst into tears, bursting into tears. He held Li Shimin's hand tightly and sobbed: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will go and ask for Duke Wei right away!... Your Majesty, you can rest in peace and recuperate. Everything will be taken care of by the veteran, Fang Xuanling, Duke Wei and others. As long as we, the veteran, have one more day." If you keep your tone, the sky of the Tang Dynasty will not fall!"
Li Shimin closed his eyes, let go of Changsun Wuji's hand, and let out a long breath, as if he had fallen into a deep sleep again.