"Uncle Master, are you back? By the way, where is your husband?"
In Yunshan Villa, at noon, Han Yuxi had already prepared the meal, but there was no sign of Li Zexuan after waiting left and right. After waiting for an unknown amount of time, Han Yuxi finally saw a middle-aged man wearing Taoist robes on the path outside the courtyard gate. As she was riding towards this side on horseback, she quickly opened the courtyard door and welcomed him out, but there was only Xuan Qing outside the courtyard door, but Li Zexuan was nowhere to be seen, so Han Yuxi asked.
Xuan Qing turned over and dismounted, and said calmly: "A major case occurred in Chang'an City. The prince and princess were almost kidnapped. The Holy Emperor ordered the four city gates to be sealed and ordered Xiaoxuan to lead people to trace the assassin's whereabouts. He may not be able to come back for a while. !”
It is said that he is the last person to come out of Chang'an City today. Others in Chang'an City cannot come out even if they want to. After all, not everyone can get Li Er's warrant like Xuan Qing!
"What? The prince and princess were almost kidnapped?"
Han Yuxi was shocked when she heard this and couldn't help but look worried and said: "Who is so bold and dares to openly harm the prince and princess in Chang'an City? Uncle Master, are the prince and princess okay? Also, my husband is in Chang'an City There shouldn’t be any danger in investigating the case, right?”
Seeing the sincere emotion in Han Yuxi's eyes, Xuanqing couldn't help but nod secretly, feeling happy that Li Zexuan had found a wife who truly loved him.
"Xiaoxuan and I arrived in time, so both the prince and the princess are safe! As for Xiaoxuan's safety, you don't have to worry. The assassin has alerted the emperor, and the city defense in Chang'an City will be strengthened. Besides, Xiaoxuan is now considered a He is a small master in martial arts, but if others want to hurt him, it may not be that easy!"
Xuan Qing paused for a moment and then spoke.
When Han Yuxi heard the words, she couldn't help but let out a breath. Just as she was about to speak, she heard the sound of carriages and horses not far away. Looking around, she saw a carriage driving slowly towards this side. Looking at the sign above, it was right. It’s Li’s carriage!
"Dad and mother are here!"
When the carriage arrived at the gate of the courtyard, Han Yuxi hurriedly greeted it. The curtain opened and a head poked out from inside. It was Lan'er, followed closely by Father Li and Mrs. Li!
"Dad, Mom, why are you here?"
Han Yuxi stepped forward to support Mrs. Li's arm and asked casually.
Li Zexuan rushed back to Yunshan last night without having time to return to the Hou Mansion in Lantian County. Before going to court this morning, Li Zexuan told Han Yuxi that he would take her back to Lantian County with him in the afternoon. In the morning, Han Yuxi also sent a general to the Hou Mansion to report to Mr. Li and Mrs. Li that Li Zexuan had returned to Yunshan and would return to the Hou Mansion in the afternoon!
Han Yuxi did not expect that Li Jingmo, Mrs. Li, and Lan'er would come directly to Yunshan!
"Hey! I'm not your mother yet. When I heard that Xuan'er was back, how could she still be willing to wait in the house and keep urging me to pack my bags and come to Yunshan!"
Hearing Han Yuxi's question, Li Jingmo couldn't help stroking his beard.
Mrs. Li glared at her husband and said angrily: "Master, are you still talking about me? I heard that Xiaoxuan returned to Yunshan before, and I don't know who was walking around in the study muttering for a long time. If I hadn’t urged you to come over, I’m afraid your study would have been trampled to the ground!”
Li Jingmo's face immediately turned red, and then he became a little annoyed and said angrily: "You, you, you...! This woman is so unreasonable! I'm too lazy to tell you! Huh? Yu Xi, this is...?"
Li Jingmo was about to walk towards the other courtyard when he finally noticed Xuan Qing standing aside. Li Jingmo couldn't help but ask.
Only then did Han Yuxi react and quickly introduced: "Father, mother, this is my husband's uncle. The generals in the mansion should have told you before. This time my uncle helped our husband a lot in the north!"
Xuanqing stood up at this time, cupped his hands and said: "Xuanqing, a poor Taoist from Longhushan, has met Mr. Li and Mrs. Li!"
Hearing this, Li Jingmo and Mrs. Li were both shocked. Father Li quickly raised his hands and saluted, "It turns out he is Xuan'er's fellow martial uncle, disrespectful!"
Mrs. Li also bowed to Fu Shen and said with respect: "Xuan'er became a disciple of Taoist Master Lingxu in his early years. I would like to thank Longhu Mountain Tianshi Dao for taking good care of my Xuan'er during this period. Taoist Master Xuanqing please come in soon! I'm here just in time. It’s noon, I’ll make some delicious dishes myself to entertain the Taoist Priest!”
Li Jingmo and Mrs. Li are sincerely grateful to Longhu Mountain Tianshi Dao. If Taoist Master Lingxu had not brought Li Zexuan back to Longhu Mountain to recuperate his body and learn martial arts, Li Zexuan would probably have died when he was seven or eight years old. He died young!
So after hearing about Xuan Qing's identity, Mr. Li and Mr. Li immediately regarded Xuan Qing as the most distinguished guest!
"You two are welcome! Xiaoxuan is your son and Pindao's nephew. It is natural for the uncle to take care of his nephew!"
Xuan Qing returned the gift with his hand, and then said: "I heard from Xiaoxuan that Mr. Zhang San and Mr. Mo over at Yanhuang Academy are both injured. I'm going to take a look first, so I won't eat with you all! I'm sorry!"
After saying that, Xuan Qing bowed his hands again, then turned around and headed towards Yanhuang Academy.
It's just that his back looks a little embarrassed!
Xuan Qing has been obsessed with swordsmanship his whole life, and he can count all the people he has come into contact with. He can practice swordsmanship, but if he is asked to deal with others, that is not what he is good at! So instead of staying to have dinner with Mrs. Li and Li Jingmo, why not go back to the academy to help the bearded guest and Mo Huai heal their injuries!
"this… !"
Seeing this, Li Jingmo opened his mouth and said with some difficulty: "Yu Xi, Daoist Li, this is..."
Han Yuxi quickly explained: "Dad, my uncle must have eaten in Chang'an City, and he is also proficient in medical skills. He was the one who cured Mr. Wen Ji last night. Mr. Zhang San and Mr. Mo are also in need." He helps, dad and mom, don’t be offended!"
"What? Mr. Wenji is in good health?"
Li Jingmo was startled, and then quickly waved his hands and said, "Don't be surprised, don't be surprised. Heavenly Master Dao has been a great favor to our family, how dare I be offended! Yu Xi, you just said that Mr. Wen Ji has recovered, is this true?"
Not only did Li Gang have a high reputation among scholars, but ordinary people also had a good impression of Li Gang. After hearing the news that Li Gang was seriously ill, Li Jingmo was also extremely sad, so yesterday Han Yuxi came to Yunshan to visit Li Gang, and Li Jingmo and Mrs. Li did not To stop it is to approve it with both hands.
Han Yuxi smiled and said: "Of course it's true. The old gentleman has moved back to his own hospital from Divine Doctor Sun's hospital today. Dad and mother, you don't know. From last night when Mr. Wenji's health improved to now, little Anren is excited. It’s as if it’s the Chinese New Year, oh, it should be said that he has never been so happy during the Chinese New Year!”
"Haha! Okay! Okay!"
Li Jingmo stroked his beard and laughed and said: "After lunch later, I will go to visit the old gentleman! Oh, by the way, where is Xuan'er? Even if he goes to court in the morning, he should be back by now, right?"
Han Yuxi's eyes dimmed and she said softly: "My husband may not be able to come back today, right? Over there in Chang'an City..."
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Chang'an City.
The hijacking of the West Market and the subsequent closing of the Sifang City Gate gave the people in Chang'an City a sense of chilling atmosphere. Afterwards, the Forbidden Army, Dali Temple, and Jingzhao Prefecture troops all came out to search for people of unknown origin in various private houses. , which made the people even more panicked. There was a sense of crisis in everyone's heart. Some old people couldn't help but murmur behind their backs: "Is the prosperous age about to end and the world will be in chaos again?"
In the capital city, the prince and princess were assassinated on the street. There was definitely a big conspiracy behind such a thing, which meant that someone was going against the imperial court. This made those old people couldn't help but think of the chaotic chaos in the late Sui Dynasty!
"Master Marquis, all important places such as the Arms Supervisor, Zongzheng Temple, General Supervisor, and Zongling Temple have been inspected, and no abnormalities have been found. However, within the imperial city, the general and others may not be able to inspect them!"
Dali Temple.
Liu Dewei sat at the top, while Li Zexuan and Sun Fujia were on the left and right. As for Dai Zhou, he led the Dali Temple officials to track down Du'e's whereabouts in Chang'an City. At this time, General Chang Ping came in and bowed to Li Zexuan to report.
After discovering the hidden dangers in the Imperial Ancestral Temple, Li Zexuan did not dare to relax at all. He also listed four confidential yamen in the outer imperial city that were prone to troubles, and then ordered Chang Ping to lead the imperial guards to investigate. The key point was Check to see if there are flammable and explosive dangerous items such as sulfur, carbon powder, and fireworks and gunpowder.
Previously, Chang Ping was in trouble when escorting prisoners. If Li Zexuan hadn't begged for mercy, he would have almost had his head chopped off by Li Er, so he was very grateful to Li Zexuan. He was even more alert and attentive to Li Zexuan's orders. . On the one hand, it was to repay Li Zexuan, and on the other hand, it was to make up for his mistakes. So those four secret yamen were almost turned upside down by Chang Ping!
Hearing this, Li Zexuan nodded with satisfaction and said: "Since there is nothing wrong, that's the best! As for the imperial city, you don't have to worry about it! When General Manager Zhao comes back, he will lead people to inspect the palace! "
"yes!"
Chang Ping clasped his fists and agreed.
Li Zexuan thought for a while and then ordered: "Although Ande Zhong and the other two young eunuchs were killed, among the people they usually came into contact with, there must be their accomplices, Chang Ping. Immediately control these people and interrogate them one by one. When necessary, torture can be used! If you still have spare money, kill Ande Zhong and the other three sergeants. Immediately find out who they have been in contact with recently and where they have been. All the suspects will be arrested and brought to Dali Temple! Do you understand? ?”
Chang Ping looked solemn, cupped his fists and said, "Yes! The general will understand!"
At this time, Sun Fuga couldn't help but said: "Master Hou, criminal investigation and trial are very special to General Chang. I would like to ask you to accompany General Chang to investigate the case together!"
Hearing this, Liu Dewei couldn't help but nodded and said: "What Sun Tingwei said is reasonable. Tracking down spies and eliminating hidden dangers in the palace are matters within the scope of the Dali Temple. Marquis Yong'an helped out. Liu is grateful, but we in Dali How can the temple stand by and watch? Dali Temple will do its part in this matter no matter what!"
This is not just to grab credit. In the West City assassination and the "laying of mines" in the Imperial Ancestral Temple, Dali Temple has already been guilty of dereliction of duty. If they don't work hard to make up for it at this time, it will be unjustifiable!
Li Zexuan nodded, cupped his hands and said, "As it should be, then I'll give you the job, Sun Tingwei!"
"Master Hou's words are serious!"
Sun Fuga politely bowed his hand to Li Zexuan in return, then stood up and left the hall with Chang Ping.
In the main hall, only Li Zexuan and Liu Dewei were left in an instant.
After a moment of silence, Liu Dewei asked: "Young hero Yong'an Hou, you can uncover the conspiracy of the Tianlong Sect by yourself, otherwise the Ancestral Temple will be destroyed by thunder tomorrow, and I will really die. This matter , even Liu, Dali Temple owes the Marquis a great favor!"
After saying that, Liu Dewei stood up and bowed solemnly to Li Zexuan.
Before Chang Ping came to report, Li Zexuan told Liu Dewei and Sun Fujia about Li Junxian's secret letter and what he had just experienced in the Ancestral Temple. Firstly, Dali Temple needed help in solving the case and needed to know some inside information. Secondly, Come on, Liu Dewei and Sun Fujia are both very staunch "Qin King Party" in history, and there is absolutely no way they can collude with the Tianlong Sect. Tell them, Li Zexuan doesn't have to worry about them leaking secrets!
"Liu Siqing's words are serious. You and I are all His Majesty's ministers. We should eat the King's salary and share the King's worries. These things are what I should do!"
Li Zexuan quickly stood up and returned the courtesy with his hands in hand.
Liu Dewei glanced at Li Zexuan with admiration and couldn't help but sigh: "Yong'an Marquis Wencheng is a martial artist. With a young hero like you in the Tang Dynasty, we old guys can retire and return to our hometown with peace of mind in a few years!" "
This is not a polite statement, but a sentiment. There are indeed many civil servants and powerful generals in the Tang Dynasty now, but most of them are veteran ministers and generals. What will happen ten years from now? The Tang Dynasty court is very likely to face the dilemma of being out of business!
But Liu Dewei saw in Li Zexuan the hope for the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty! Liu Dewei believes that Li Zexuan will definitely become the leader of the next generation of young people in the Tang Dynasty!
Li Zexuan said sternly: "Liu Siqing's words are serious. The Tang Dynasty was established by you and Uncle Qin, the older generation, in bloody battles. Your generation always shouldered the responsibility of the country in the most difficult moments. Mission, our generation cannot always live under your wings. You have to believe that the young people of our generation can also shoulder the mission of protecting the Tang Dynasty!"
"Okay! Okay! Okay!"
Not only did Liu Dewei's eyes become moist, he touched his palms and said, "With the words of Marquis Yong'an, I feel relieved!"
Liu Dewei is nearly fifty years old this year. This age is not considered old in modern times with advanced medical care, but in ancient times, he has reached the age where he knows his destiny. Recently, Liu Dewei has felt that his energy is not as good as before, and he has been thinking about retiring. Township, but he couldn't worry about Dali Temple. At this moment, after listening to Li Zexuan's words, he also looked away. This Tang Dynasty would eventually be handed over to young people!
"Marquis Yong'an, the Tianlong Sect has not only bewitched a large number of people, it can even use them to their advantage, such as An Dezhong, a great nobleman. Why do you think this is?"
There was silence in the hall for a moment, and Liu Dewei suddenly asked.
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