Rise in the glory of the king system

Chapter 805 Treatment
King's Continent.

In this mysterious and ancient land, there are auras from the heavens and the earth. Under the nourishment of the rich aura, several great magic families were born.They were reused by the court because of their power beyond ordinary people.Among them, the Bloodthirsty Clan has more innate and powerful innate spiritual power and the ability to greatly improve their own skills by sucking blood, and they are the best among the many forces in the ruling and opposition parties.However, the outstanding political status and fearsome magic skills cannot satisfy people's hearts.On the day of the Lantern Festival, the empress hosted a banquet, and the whole country celebrated with joy.In the outskirts where the light can't reach, blood ambushes are watching Chang'an in the dark.The elders of the blood clan cooperated with the army outside the city and attacked Chang'an at night.The overturned tables and stools, the panicked crowd, the large and small corpses all over the place, and the hoarse wailing all mixed into the night, and Chang'an was reduced to hell.The empress sent troops to rehabilitate her, and the rest of the major families rushed to support them. After three days and nights of bloody battles, the main force of the blood clans had been wiped out, and the rest were routed and fled in all directions.

However, it was not easy to deal with the number one Demonic Family, and the royal family's army also suffered heavy losses.After this battle, people talked about the blood race. Even after many years, talking about the blood race is still a taboo in Chang'an City.

The red sun was setting in the west, and Chang'an Street, which was usually noisy, was empty at this time.Even the whispering wind and the sound of running water under the small bridge were still at this moment, and the atmosphere was eerily quiet.

Not far away, a woman was moving rapidly towards the setting sun, and behind her, a six- or seven-year-old boy was struggling to catch up.Beads of sweat on the boy's forehead rolled down his cheeks, but he didn't care to wipe it off with his hands, and just stared blankly at the woman in white, but unexpectedly a small stone under his feet tripped him.The woman's back became farther and farther away, and finally disappeared into the twilight.The boy raised his dusty little face, looked in the direction where the figure disappeared, and let out a desperate cry: "Mom—"

"Mother!" Li Bai woke up from the dream, looked around, it was still that room and the furnishings inside.His tense nerves relax, it's this dream again
"My lord," the attendant sent by Li Bai came back to report during the day, "I have already checked what you ordered my subordinate to investigate, but the northern barbarians are a barren land, and the residents are all nomads, so Wang Zhaojun's identity There is no way to verify it.”

Li Bai frowned slightly: No way to check?It seems that I have to try it myself.

"Zhaojun, my son wants to see you." Zhen Ji brought Wang Zhaojun to Li Bai's room. "Why did you call me here?" Li Bai threw a set of men's clothes to her, "Come with me after you are done."

The two came to the inaccessible Glory Forest, which was originally the place where the royal warriors eradicated the rebellious beasts, hence the name of the forest. However, it is said that in the depths of the forest, there are still wild beasts that have not been subdued.The outskirts of the forest are towering trees of nearly a hundred years old. The dense branches cover the sunlight. From the outside, the inside is gloomy. It seems that there are countless monsters lurking in the dark, waiting for the intruders to throw themselves into the net.Li Bai led her into the depths of the forest. The light here was getting darker and darker. Wang Zhaojun had difficulty seeing things. She could only follow Li Bai closely. However, in the blink of an eye, Li Bai disappeared before her eyes. not see.Wang Zhaojun couldn't help feeling a little panicked. She opened her eyes wide and looked around, but she still couldn't see Li Bai. The wind rustled the leaves, making everything here even more weird.The grass not far away moved, causing Wang Zhaojun to gasp, "Probably because of psychological effects." She comforted herself.

The movement in the grass became louder and louder, and something was approaching her step by step.There was a deafening roar, and a black bear jumped out of the grass and charged at her.Wang Zhaojun fell to the left, rolled along the terrain, and escaped the attack.The black bear was running towards her, and she got up immediately, and ran deeper into the forest. Weeds as tall as a person blocked her sight, and she could only identify the bear's direction by the sound.She dropped to her knees suddenly and leaned back to get under the black bear that passed over her head.With the help of the miscellaneous trees on the side, he kicked his legs, grabbed the branches in the sky with both hands and swung forward. The deformed branches rebounded and overturned the bear on the ground.With a scream, the bear fled without a trace.

Li Bai stayed not far away to watch. A person will only show his true strength when he is in danger. Through observation, he only found that Wang Zhaojun's movements were flexible and his reaction was quick, but there was no fluctuation of spiritual power.Could it be that she was wrong, she was really just an ordinary woman.

Just as Wang Zhaojun breathed a sigh of relief, the smell of blood wafted not far away, and it became stronger and stronger. She vaguely saw a few shadows slowly enlarging in front of her eyes.

"What a white and tender boy, I wonder how it tastes?" The speaker still had blood remaining at the corner of his mouth, and looked at Wang Zhaojun with an evil smile.The other people beside him couldn't hold back anymore, they rushed towards her, wishing to tear her to pieces immediately.

Bloodlines?Wang Zhaojun was startled, and was about to say something when a white shadow flashed past her.

"Kill one person in ten steps, and you will not stay behind for a thousand miles." Several people fell to the ground in response.In the blink of an eye, Li Bai stood in front of her holding a long sword.Li Bai only wanted to test her reality, but unexpectedly met the remnants of her defeat here.The remaining one seemed to know that he couldn't escape, his eyeballs started to turn red, his face became ferocious, as if a force erupted from his body, his hands were twisted like eagle claws, and he rushed towards him like a hungry wolf.Li Bai jumped up into the air, and one foot landed on a weed like a dragonfly. Li Bai fell to the ground together with the people surrounded by sword energy, Li Bai stopped attacking, and the pain from his thigh hit him. At first glance, there were several deep scratches on his leg.

It rained heavily at night, with Qinglian in the middle, Zhen Ji was waiting anxiously.The two still haven't returned home, and she is very worried.In the entire Li Mansion, she couldn't find anyone who could help, so in desperation, she held up an oil-paper umbrella and headed to the Han Mansion.

"Taibai hasn't come back yet?" Han Xin stood in front of the window, looking at the heavy rain outside the window, his eyes were full of anxiety. "I will send someone out to look for it. You go back first. Don't let anyone know about it." If someone finds out that Li Bai is missing, the entire Li Mansion may be disturbed. It's not that anyone will worry about him, but I am afraid that some people will have evil intentions and take advantage of this to make irresponsible remarks in front of Li Ke, the head of the Li family. Then Li Bai's life will be difficult in the future.

"Taibai, you have to come back quickly."

Wang Zhaojun looked at the vast rainy night, sighed, and returned to the fire.Due to a sudden heavy rain, the two had to spend the night in an abandoned wooden house.Li Bai was lying next to the fire, and the wound had stopped bleeding.In the haze, I saw a little boy holding on to a woman's hand. Even so, the woman slowly left him. "Mom, don't go, don't leave Bai'er alone." Wang Zhaojun looked at Li Bai and saw him shouting in his sleep. She sat down next to him and wiped away the fine beads of sweat on his head with her hands.Li Bai opened his eyes, and a soft voice reached his ears, "If you are afraid, just close your eyes and listen to your own heartbeat." It made his heart tremble. In his memory, his mother always sat beside his bed, watching him. He whispered in his ear, "If Bai'er is scared, just close your eyes and listen to your own heartbeat." He turned sideways and saw Wang Zhaojun next to him. Seeing that he was awake, Wang Zhaojun immediately stood up and walked out of the door. At this time The heavy rain has stopped, and the soft moonlight fills the earth.

Li Bai ignored the pain in his leg, followed her out and sat down on the threshold. "What did you just say?" "My father told me that I was afraid of the dark when I was young." "Oh? Then what else did your father say?" "My father also said that life is not easy. You have to learn to cherish it." "Your father is a court official?" Hearing this, Wang Zhaojun chuckled, "My father is a herdsman." The moonlight was like water, blooming on the smiling face of the girl, like plum blossoms blooming in winter, letting him His heart trembled slightly.Her smile made him feel so warm. Since his mother passed away, he had never felt that kind of warmth again.

As a swordsman, Li Bai has long been used to watching life and death. For some reason, he felt pity and regret for the girl in front of him.

By the time the two of them rushed back to Qinglian Residence, it was already noon on the second day.Han Xin was waiting and finally breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Li Bai. "Taibai, I received a letter last night that Liu Bei is coming back." "Really, I haven't seen him for a long time." Every year, I prepare a large number of gifts for the eldest lady there, and stay there for a year. When he comes back this time, I must take good care of him." Han Xin clenched his fists as he said, ready to fight.

"Taibai, tautology." Liu Bei walked in with a smile, followed by a girl with twin ponytails. "This is my wife." Liu Bei introduced to everyone. Before he finished speaking, a pain came from the back of his foot. He lowered his head slightly, and in the corner of his eyes, the heel of Sun Shangxiang's embroidered shoes had already touched his feet.He raised his head and met Sun Shangxiang's eyes that were shining with flames. He took a deep breath and continued to say calmly, "This is Sun Shangxiang, Miss Sun Family." The two big men in front of them were not interested, but they caught a glimpse of Wang Zhaojun and Zhen Ji who were tidying up at the side, passed by several people, and walked straight over.Han Xin and Li Bai also saw what happened to Liu Bei before, Han Xin smiled secretly in his heart, it seems that this time he doesn't have to do it himself. "Xiangxiang is used to being free at home, so I don't know the rules here, please forgive me." Liu Bei apologized to the two with some embarrassment. "Xuande, this is the eldest lady who you have tried several times without success. You are really infatuated. People have rejected you so many times." Han Xin teased him, and deliberately extended the word "rejection".Liu Bei's face darkened, "This is called love, do you understand?" "Cut, I don't understand." "Do you want to fight?" "Come here, no one is afraid of you. But let Taibai judge , I was right, right, Taibai?" Han Xin asked.However, Li Bai didn't notice the conversation between the two, his eyes stayed on Wang Zhaojun in front of him.Han Xin followed his gaze, seemingly thoughtful.Liu Bei shook off Han Xin, "Xiangxiang is going out, so I won't bother with you." He hurried out to chase Sun Shangxiang.

On the streets of Chang'an City, three girls gathered together to go shopping. "I never saw so many things when I was in Jiangdong." Sun Shangxiang said, she was full of interest in every plant and tree in Chang'an City. "By the way, the one in white just now, what happened to his leg?" "That's my son, he was injured when we went to Glory Forest yesterday." "Oh" Sun Shangxiang's impression of Li Bai now Yes, after all, there are not many masters who are willing to hurt themselves for the sake of servants.

"Liu Xuande!" Sun Shangxiang suddenly stopped and shouted. "Xiangxiang, what's the matter?" Liu Bei ran up from not far behind them. "Why are you following Miss Ben's thinking?" "Aren't I afraid that you have something to do?" "Really? Then Mr. Lao will worry about it." Sun Shangxiang approached Liu Bei, showing a smirk, and suddenly stretched out the hand hidden behind him. Come out, point towards Liu Bei.Liu Bei felt his hands and feet froze instantly, unable to move. "Just stay here obediently for an hour." Sun Shangxiang winked mischievously at Liu Bei, and pulled Wang Zhaojun and Zhen Ji away quickly.

On the other side, Li Bai and Han Xin searched for information in Zangshu Pavilion.Li Bai found a dusty scroll and opened it: "Bloodthirsty demons can quickly gather all the spiritual power in their bodies when they encounter danger, and burst out huge energy in an instant. It's just that this method is vicious, and everything will be erased when it is used." Memory has become extremely cruel, and if you don't pay attention, you will exhaust your spiritual power and die." This made Li Bai gasp, he could not have imagined such a domineering technique. "Taibai," Han Xin interrupted Li Bai's thinking, "What do you think of Wang Zhaojun?" Li Bai didn't expect him to ask such a question, and he couldn't react for a while. "What about it?" "Don't you think she's the one you're looking for?" The meaning in the words. "Oh." Han Xin raised his forehead, I still don't know what you are thinking?

In the beginning of summer, the temperature in Chang'an is slowly rising.

In Qinglian's residence, Wang Zhaojun was so hot that she was wilting. Even though it was not the hottest time, the carriages and horses on the streets of Chang'an were still coming and going, which was too much for her who grew up in Beiyi.

I wanted to take a nap, but I couldn't fall asleep no matter what, the room was really stuffy.

I couldn't take it anymore, so Wang Zhaojun got up and prepared to go for a walk.

Walking out of the door, passing by Li Bai's window, the fragrance of ink is everywhere. It really is a nobleman who has been reciting poems and painting since he was a child.

Walking into the shade of the trees, it's much cooler than outside.The closer we get, the narrower the road becomes. Green vines hang down from the high walls on both sides, but they are also beautiful.

Walking to the end of the path unconsciously, Wang Zhaojun was turning around to leave when a vine in the corner caught her attention.The ones here seem to be denser than those elsewhere.

Wang Zhaojun stretched out his hand into the dense vertical strips, and touched something hard, not like a wall, but with lines on it.Out of curiosity, Wang Zhaojun lifted the vertical strip.

Inside, there was a door.

Wang Zhaojun gently pushed the door open, but there was another world inside.

There are dwarf plum trees on the green grass. It is summer, and the leaves of the plum trees are green and shiny. Not far away is a wide pond.A cobbled path leads to a small pavilion in the center.

Unexpectedly, there is such a beautiful view in the Li Mansion.

Wang Zhaojun stroked the branches of the plum tree, came to the pond and sat down.The clear pool water reflected her shadow, her long hair, the long eyelashes cut under the autumn water shy and charming, and there was a faint plum blossom between her eyebrows.

The water is rippling, in her opinion, the rippling water is so cute.Wang Zhaojun couldn't help stretching his hand into the water, causing ripples.

Untying the hair, Wang Zhaojun turned his head, scooped up water with his hands, poured it down along the roots of the hair, and let the water flow along the hair.

The weather is still hot, and the thin droplets of water evaporate quickly in the air.

Since this place is so secretive, no one should usually come here.

Thinking of this, Wang Zhaojun got up, gently untied her belt, and plunged into the pool water to cool down her hot body slowly. She closed her eyes and quietly indulged in the coolness of the pool water.

Suddenly, Wang Zhaojun was startled when he heard footsteps outside the door. He hurried to the edge of the pool to pick up his clothes and was about to put them on when he heard the door open.

Wang Zhaojun had no choice but to go back to the pool, holding the clothes in his hands, and hid behind the rockery in the pool.

Dressed in white, Li Bai passed by. Li Bai came in with a long sword, a wine bottle, pen and paper. He walked to the pavilion and sat down. He sipped wine in his mouth, raised his brush and waved it twice on the rice paper. He lifted it up to take a closer look. Then knead it into a ball and throw it away.

"not good."

Take another sip and continue writing.This time it seemed quite satisfactory.

In the meantime, Li Bai jumped up, took off the scabbard, and swung the long sword in the air.

"A poem, a jug of wine, a long song, and a sword to the end of the world!"

The sword was shaking in the air, but the body of the sword could not be seen, only the shadow of the sword.In fact, there was no wind, but the surrounding plum trees trembled one after another.After the sword dance, Li Bai returned to his original place and sat down as if nothing had happened, continuing to drink.

Wang Zhaojun poked her head out behind the rockery, originally just wanted to take a sneak peek, but she had never seen such a superb swordsmanship, such a free and easy young man, she was stunned for a moment, and even dropped her clothes into the water None found.

"who is it?"

Li Bai glanced into the pool, only seeing the clothes left in the pool.

"Sir."

Wang Zhaojun said while hiding behind a stone.

Seeing the clothes in the pool, Li Bai blushed, turned his back and said, "Put on your clothes and come out."

Wang Zhaojun put on his clothes and walked to the side of the pavilion.

"What are you doing here?"

"I found this place by accident today. I thought it was a yard that no one wanted, but I didn't know it belonged to the young master."

"This yard was built by my mother before she was alive. Who knows that you broke in."

"I didn't mean to, I will definitely not next time."

"Next time?" Li Bai looked at her closely and said, "Wang Zhaojun, do you think there will be a next time?"

"Young master." Looking at the enlarged face in front of him, Wang Zhaojun was so anxious that he could only lower his head.

"That's all." Li Bai straightened up, looked around and said, "I haven't been cleaned here for a few days, so I will punish you to come here to clean it every day. However, don't let anyone know about this place. Remember, it's anyone."

"Yes." Wang Zhaojun heaved a sigh of relief, and helped Li Bai go out with the pen and paper.

From then on, Wang Zhaojun watered flowers and weeded in the yard every day, and Li Bai sometimes went to the yard to drink and write poems.Wang Zhaojun sat on the steps and watched, showing a slight smile from time to time.

Li Bai didn't chase her either, but he felt uncomfortable being looked at, and often turned his back to her.Even though he could only see his back, Wang Zhaojun felt satisfied.

However, Zhen Ji didn't see Wang Zhaojun at certain times every day, so she couldn't help but feel a little strange.So I found Zhaojun and asked: "Zhaojun, what have you been doing recently, I didn't see you when I was resting."

"No, I'm just going out for a walk."

"But the young master disappears with you every time, is it...?" Zhen Ji said with a wicked smile.

"What are you thinking, no!" Wang Zhaojun blushed as he spoke, and hurriedly beat Zhen Ji lightly with his hand.

"Finish the work? Chat here when you have time." Li Bai suddenly came out to interrupt the conversation between the two, and Wang Zhaojun and Zhen Ji rushed to tidy up the room.

Zhen Ji didn't think much of it, she just thought it was fun and wanted to tease Wang Zhaojun, after all Li Bai is a son, and Wang Zhaojun is a maid, no matter how you think about it, it's impossible.

Wang Zhaojun calmed down, Li Bai disappeared with her every day, but he only came to the courtyard a few times, so what did he do every day?

Li Bai walked out of the room and sighed softly, he heard all the conversation between the two just now.For some reason, I always want to see that girl in the courtyard every day, even if she doesn't find out.
Wang Zhaojun fiddled with the plum branches with his hands, and asked intentionally or unintentionally: "Does the old lady like plum blossoms very much?"

Li Bai gently closed the pages of the book, looked at her for a long time, and then slowly replied: "Yes."

"Waiting for the plum blossoms to bloom, it will be beautiful here."

Looking at the plum tree, Wang Zhaojun imagined in his heart that the plum blossoms will bloom in the future and the petals will fly all over the sky. It must be very similar to the one in his hometown.

"Will not."

Li Bai's words interrupted her fantasy.

"why?"

"After my mother died, the plum blossoms in Chang'an City never bloomed again."

"Is that so?" Wang Zhaojun said, his head lowered slightly.

"What, want to see plum blossoms?"

Wang Zhaojun nodded, but quickly returned to his previous expression, "My lord, are you the only one who knows about this place in the entire Li Mansion?"

"It was built by my mother at the beginning, and the land is remote. Even the owner didn't know it. I often came here when I was studying."

"That is to say, my lord, you often skip Mr.'s class and come here." Wang Zhaojun said with a smile, and looked up at Li Bai's cold eyes, and she quickly put away her smile.

"Don't blame me, son, I'm just talking casually."

Li Bai turned his face away, and went straight out of the small door leading to the outside.

"My lord, wait for me."

As soon as he returned to Qinglianju, he saw Liu Bei rushing towards Li Bai.

"Taibai, you have to help me."

Li Bai separated Liu Bei from his body with his hands, and said calmly, "What's the matter?"

"Scent her her."

"What happened to her?" Han Xin asked impatiently.

"She insisted on going to the Glory Forest, and she wouldn't listen to her coaxing. If she went to such a dangerous place, if something happened to her, how would I live!"

Forest of Glory.As soon as he heard these four words, Wang Zhaojun broke into a cold sweat, thinking that he and Li Bai almost died there, how could Sun Shangxiang want to go to such a dangerous place.

"Tch, I thought it was something, it's just such a silly thing." Han Xin curled his lips in disdain.

"Breaking things?" Liu Bei grabbed Han Xin, "Going to that place or breaking things?"

"What are you afraid of? With me, Uncle Han, there is no danger."

"If something happens to Xiangxiang, I will beat you up."

"I'm afraid I can't beat you!"

"Okay. Since we're going, let's go together and have someone to take care of us."

Li Bai said lightly.

"Sir?"

Wang Zhaojun looked at Li Bai in bewilderment, he already knew how powerful it was, so why did he go there.

"You go with A Mi."

Huh?
Li Bai ignored her and silently pulled Han Xin and Liu Bei away.I saw that the two were about to start a fight. If I didn't separate the two at this time, maybe they would really fight. These two have been like this since they were young, and they really haven't changed at all.

However, with Wang Zhaojun and Zhen Ji, it would be nice to see her and Sun Shangxiang get along well. If the young lady loses her temper again, she will have someone to take care of her, so she can just walk around the edge of the forest.

Li Bai already had a plan in mind.

"Young master, the master called you to his room."

Zhen Ji trotted over and said.

"En." Li Bai walked out of the room and walked towards Li Ke's residence along an unfamiliar road.

"Homeowner."

"Enter."

After getting permission, Li Bai opened the door and walked in.

Li Ke was sitting in the middle of the room with his eyes closed, and Li Bai was kneeling next to him.

"What is the reason why the Patriarch called Taibai here?"

Even though he was his father, Li Bai always called him the head of the family.Li Ke was serving as an official in the imperial court and had been spending less time with his family and more time away from him.As the eldest son of Li, Li Bai was trained as his future heir and received rigorous training from an early age.

Although Li Ke has never had a good look at anyone, he is indeed the person Li Bai has always respected the most. He dreams that one day he can serve the country like his father.

"Taibai, there is news from the court that there are traces of vampires in Chang'an in recent days. You go to check on my husband's behalf."

"Yes."

Li Ke's eyes did not open from the beginning to the end, he waved his hand to signal Li Bai to go out.

As usual, without too many pleasantries, Li Bai retreated silently.

Sitting comfortably, Li Ke reached out to hold the teacup on the table beside him, and took a sip of the tea.With Li Bai in charge, he never had to worry about it.

"Taibai, the old Patriarch called you over. Is there something wrong with the court? I haven't been able to relax for a long time." Seeing Li Bai's return, Han Xin asked hurriedly.Breaking off his fingers, he heard a crisp cracking sound between the bones.

Li Baibai glanced at him, but he didn't know what trouble he was going to cause.

"Go back first, and leave early tomorrow morning."

"Hey, Taibai!" Seeing that Li Bai ignored him, Han Xin stuck out his tongue helplessly.

Anyway, Li Bai didn't act less than him before, and now he doesn't pay attention to him, don't care about it, and talk about it later.

At noon on the second day, they finally arrived at Glory Forest.

At this time, the sun was shining fiercely, and there was still some burning pain when it hit the body.

Entering the forest, the sunlight is instantly reduced, and the coolness hits. If it is not for the gloomy look here, it may be a good place to escape the summer heat.

"Stay here, let's explore the way first."

The three big men walked into the forest slowly, leaving only Sun Shangxiang and Wang Zhaojun in place.

"Cut, boring, why do you want me to stay here?"

"They should be exploring the way."

Sun Shangxiang sat on the ground, resting her head on one hand, her ponytails drooping weakly on the ground.

"so boring."

Suddenly, the grass moved in front of him, Sun Shangxiang's eyes lit up, he got up quietly, and walked into the grass.

"Where are you going?"

"I'll go see if they're here?"

"No, it's dangerous here."

Tsk, Miss Ben is not afraid.Sun Shangxiang thought about it, then turned to Zhaojun and said, "Don't worry, just go for a while."

"but."

"Really, I'll be back in a while, so don't worry, don't worry."

Sun Shangxiang gently poked into the grass, but there were only weeds around.She was a little annoyed, and was about to retreat when the wooden bird in her arms suddenly moved.

As if alive, the wooden bird broke out of her arms and rolled down the hillside.

"Hey, stop for Miss Ben!"

Sun Shangxiang followed the wooden bird all the way to the foot of the slope.

"Finally caught you!"

Sun Shangxiang grabbed the wooden bird, and suddenly, a wooden thorn popped out of the wooden bird and pierced her skin.

Sun Shangxiang only felt that his vision was blurry.
Wang Zhaojun waited anxiously at the same place, but he couldn't run around, and finally looked forward to the three people who came back from the routine.

"It's quiet today." It was surprisingly quiet. Li Bai swallowed the next sentence.

"It's because I saw Uncle Han coming, so I hid."

Liu Bei couldn't wait to run forward, "Xiangxiang!"

But I only saw Wang Zhaojun who was anxiously waiting in place.

"Where is Xiangxiang?"

"She said to look for you, but she hasn't come back yet."

Didn't come back?A trace of uneasiness flashed across Liu Bei's heart.

"Xiangxiang!"

Without stopping for a moment, Liu Bei rushed to the original road.

"Xiangxiang, Xiangxiang, where are you!"

Liu Bei ran recklessly in the forest, unable to find the direction he came from.

"Xiangxiang!"

Not far away, I finally saw the familiar figure with twin ponytails.

Liu Bei rushed forward and put his arms around Sun Shangxiang's waist from behind.

"Xiangxiang, are you okay, I'm almost dying of worry."

Sun Shangxiang turned her head bit by bit, but there was nothing left in her eyes.

"Xiang Xiang"

A dagger was held in Sun Shangxiang's hand, and a sharp blade had pierced Liu Bei's abdomen.

Liu Bei staggered back a few steps and fell to the ground.

The blood splashed on Sun Shangxiang's face, giving her a chill, and her mind slowly regained consciousness in chaos.

"Liu Xuande?"

Sun Shangxiang hurriedly leaned forward, but saw his bleeding wound.

"Liu Xuande, Liu Xuande, what's wrong with you?"

I suddenly appeared in my mind, holding a dagger, stabbing the body of the person in front of me.

"Liu Xuande, you idiot, why don't you know how to hide?"

Sun Shangxiang leaned her head next to Liu Bei, tears could not stop falling.

Liu Bei's trembling hands gently caressed her soft cheeks.

"I said I'd never be on guard against you."

"Liu Xuande, Liu Xuande"

"Help, come quickly! Help!"

The few people who came following the sound saw the dying Liu Bei and the weeping hysterical Sun Shangxiang.

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The closed wooden door slowly opened, and Bian Que slowly walked out from inside.

"How is Xuande? Is there something wrong with him? Is there any way to save him?"

"Girl, listen to me slowly"

"Then tell me quickly!"

Sun Shangxiang pushed Bian Que away, and Gu Zi rushed in.

"Xuande, how are you, Xuande?"

Sun Shangxiang was lying beside Liu Bei's bed, he seemed to be asleep.

"Xuande, don't scare me."

Sun Shangxiang shook Liu Bei's shoulder vigorously with his hand, "You can't die! You said that you want to marry me."

"Xiangxiang, stop shaking, I'm going to vomit."

"Liu Xuande?"

Sun Shangxiang froze in place, suddenly realizing what happened.

"Bian Que, why didn't you explain clearly!"

"Grandma, you didn't let me tell you."

Sun Shangxiang was speechless for a while, and turned her head angrily, "And you, Liu Xuande, dare to lie to me together, I think you are itchy!"

"Xiangxiang, don't, if you fight again, you will really die.

what--"

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"You're leaving so soon."

"Yes, I'm going to bring Xiangxiang back to Jiangdong, everyone, there will be a period later."

Watching the carriage gradually go away, several people also went back to their rooms.

Wang Zhaojun lowered his eyes, and a trace of uneasiness flashed in his heart from nowhere.

"Ami, your illness has recovered a lot."

Wang Zhaojun looked at Zhen Ji who was washing up. She looked much better recently and was more energetic.

"Don't tell me, the medicine Xiao Yi sent is indeed effective."

Zhen Ji stretched her waist, "However, she hasn't been here in the past few days, why don't we go and see her."

"Alright, A Mi, the roses in the yard are blooming recently, you can embroider, how about giving her a rose sachet?"

"Okay."

The scenery outside the house gradually darkened, dark clouds filled the sky, the evergreen trees in the courtyard were violently shaken by the wind, the broken branches fell to the ground feebly, and the fallen leaves were swept up by the wind and blown into the distance.

The raindrops fell on the ground like beads with broken strings, splashing mud prints one after another.

"Zhaojun, why is it raining so hard?"

Wang Zhaojun walked to the window and saw the mess all over the place, as if he suddenly remembered something, picked up an oil-paper umbrella by the door, and ran out in a hurry.

"Zhaojun, where are you going?"

Wang Zhaojun didn't answer, and the blue figure quickly disappeared in the rain.

The small embroidered shoes stepped on the muddy path, and the splash of water wet the blue skirt.

A small hand pushed open the tightly closed wooden door, and a white figure came into view.

"Son!"

Wang Zhaojun ran to Li Bai and raised his umbrella to cover Li Bai who was cleaning fallen leaves with a bamboo broom.

"Young master, let me come."

Li Bai ignored her and just focused on cleaning.Wang Zhaojun had no choice but to stand on tiptoe, hold up the umbrella high, and tried his best not to let the rain in.However, the oil-paper umbrella was still too small to accommodate two people. Her rolled-up hair was already wet from the rain, and it spread out behind her back, and a large area of ​​her clothes were also wet.

The work in Li Bai's hands suddenly stopped, and he turned and walked into the small pavilion beside him.

Wang Zhaojun looked at the wet Li Bai apologetically, and hurriedly took out the handkerchief in his arms to dry his hair that was still dripping.

Inadvertently noticed his handsome side face, his cold expression seemed to have nothing to do with him, and his deep eyes revealed a little bit of tenderness for everything.

For a moment, Wang Zhaojun was a little stunned, knowing that Li Bai turned his head to meet her somewhat confused eyes, so she withdrew her hand a little guilty, and tried her best to hide her slightly flushed cheeks.

"My lord, today is my fault, I hope you will forgive me."

Li Bai still ignored her, closed his eyes, and listened carefully to the sound of the pattering rain.

Looking forward, Wang Zhaojun saw that there were a few more young trees in the courtyard, and their surroundings had been swept clean, and there were some tools for planting trees in the corner.

Wang Zhaojun looked at Li Bai curiously, and when he saw his indifferent expression, he immediately swallowed the questions in his heart.

The rain stopped after only a short while. Summer rain comes and goes quickly.

"Don't forget to clean up tomorrow."

"Yes Yes."

Li Bai left without saying a word, leaving Wang Zhaojun alone in a daze.

What happened to him just now, the blushing and heartbeat just now flashed in his mind, Wang Zhaojun was slightly stunned, and then instantly extinguished his budding enthusiasm.

, and the fact that she owes her current situation of living under the fence to someone else, she thinks she will never forget it!no way!

It just rained last night, and the roses were still dripping water, letting the water droplets magnify the delicate red, reflecting the golden brilliance under the sun.

Zhen Ji picked the roses from the branches one by one, and the bright red petals covered the whole basket.

"Xiaoyi will be very happy to see these."

Wang Zhaojun nodded, she also wanted to see that cute little girl soon.

"Zhaojun, there are too many trees here, let's go outside to dry them."

Zhen Ji pulled Zhaojun out the door, happily acting like a child along the way.

"Look, she's the only one so free."

"No way, who told them to serve the eldest son."

"Hey, the son is the eldest son, but also talented, how could it be their turn?"

"I'm afraid that some shady means are used behind the scenes. The young master will definitely marry the daughters of which family in the future, and which round will get them."

"That's right, the toad wants to eat swan meat."

The two maids who were drying the clothes stared at Wang Zhaojun and Zhen Ji unfriendlyly, muttering quietly.

When Wang Zhaojun looked at them, the discussion stopped abruptly.

The son is so good, which daughter will he go to?
Wang Zhaojun was inexplicably disappointed for a while.

"what--"

Zhen Ji's scream came from ahead, Wang Zhaojun stopped his reverie and ran over in a hurry.

Zhen Ji fell to the ground, the basket had been overturned, and the freshly picked flower petals were scattered all over the ground, stained with mud.

"Ah Mi."

Wang Zhaojun ran to help Zhen Ji up, but when he looked up, he saw the girl hanging from the tree.

Xiao Yi
Wang Zhaojun froze in place, and after a long time, he put her down slowly.

Her body is very light, as if made of paper, her face has become pale.

Wang Zhaojun tried to reach her nose with his hands, but he was no longer breathing.

"Zhaojun, look!"

Wang Zhaojun rolled back her sleeves, and there were many scars on her fair arms.

There was a buzz in my mind, and it went blank.

Zhen Ji looked at Zhaojun cautiously, but saw a flash of red in her eyes.

"Zhaojun."

Wang Zhaojun clenched his fists and got up slowly.

"Zhaojun, where are you going?"

Zhen Ji felt panicked and hurriedly got up and ran to Qinglian Residence.

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"Master Li, congratulations on your promotion!"

"Don't dare to be, don't dare to be, Li has a little merit, how dare he play an ax in front of everyone."

"Master Li, you are welcome. Everyone has seen your old great achievements. Don't you think so?"

"Yes Yes Yes"

"Master, my son congratulates you."

Li Yuan respectfully congratulated Li Ke. Unlike Li Bai, he would never miss such dinners where he had the opportunity to show himself.

The door suddenly opened, and Wang Zhaojun, holding a wine tray, tricked the guards outside the door and walked into the banquet.

"Who is that, come over and pour the wine."

Li Yuan shouted at Wang Zhaojun.

Wang Zhaojun stepped forward, picked up the jug and poured wine.

"It's you?"

Li Yuan had some impressions of Wang Zhaojun that day, so he recognized him immediately.

Wang Zhaojun put down the jug, walked up to Li Ke and knelt down.

"Report to the master, the servant has something to say."

"What's the matter? You didn't see us busy?"

"In the back garden, a maid of the Second Young Master hanged herself from a tree."

"You little girl doesn't know the rules."

The third-bedroom wife who was sitting on the side yelled at Wang Zhaojun.

"What did I think it was? It's such a big deal. Did Li Bai ask a girl to come here and disturb the master of the family?"

Li Yuan added oil and vinegar to the side.

"It turns out that this is Mr. Li's girl."

"Master Li is always cautious in everything he does. This girl must not have come here on her own."

Others were whispering.

"The girl you mentioned, I remember, last time I was drunk, slipped my hand, and accidentally killed her. What, do you have a problem?"

Wang Zhaojun raised his head and looked around. Facing the passing of a life, they were as indifferent as dressing and eating.

In the Li Mansion, even the most basic sympathy is rare here.
"Come here, take this troublesome little girl out!"

As soon as Li Yuan's words were released, two servants came immediately, grabbed Wang Zhaojun's arm, and were about to drag her out.

"Wait a minute!"

The door opened suddenly, and Li Bai walked in with big strides, bowing down to Li Ke.

"Master, this is a little girl under my command. Taibai did not discipline her strictly and disturbed the guests' enjoyment. I ask the master to atone for her sins."

"Slow down," Li Yuan walked towards Li Bai slowly, "Brother Taibai, it's because you are not strict in discipline, and I am willing to discipline this girl for my brother and share my brother's worries."

"Thank you for your concern, Brother Ling, I don't need to worry about Brother Ling at this time. Hurry up and apologize to the Patriarch!"

"Young master, but this is."

Before Wang Zhaojun finished speaking, a loud slap was slapped on the face, and it turned red immediately. The heavy slap marks fell on the face, and Wang Zhaojun only felt a dull pain in his heart.

No matter how wronged she was in the past, she could hold back her tears and always looked happy.But this time, for a person, a man who beat her indiscriminately in front of her and had a calm face, her eyes were a little red.

"Taibai apologizes to everyone for what happened today."

"Forget it, you step back."

As soon as Li Ke waved his hand, Li Bai stepped back respectfully.Zhen Ji was busy pulling up Wang Zhaojun who was stunned on the ground.

"Zhaojun, let's go, let's go."

Once the door of the banquet was closed, there was still laughter and laughter inside.

Li Yuan looked at the direction of the door with hatred.

Li Bai, wait for me
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At night, Li Bai sat in the middle of the room, looking at the scroll quietly.

Wang Zhaojun knelt at his feet, his eyes were pale and hollow.

After a long time, Li Bai spoke silently.

"Is there any remorse for what happened today?"

"no!"

"That woman's death must have angered the master."

Anger the master?Wang Zhaojun thought it was funny, Li Yuan's expression was still engraved in her mind.

"If I do something wrong one day, will the young master treat me like this?"

Li Bai's deep eyes lowered, followed by a long silence.

Wang Zhaojun smiled lightly.

"I see. The servants are just items without thoughts and emotions, and they are not worthy of being treated as human beings by noble people."

"Pfft - that little girl is really desperate for her life. How dare you mess with that bastard Li Yuan?!"

Han Xin almost spit out his tea, he wiped his mouth in embarrassment, and a playful smile flashed in his eyes.

"But this little girl is brave enough, and she will cause trouble for you sooner or later, why don't you send her to me—"

Han Xin suddenly caught a glimpse of Li Bai's murderous expression, so he swallowed what he was about to say.

What is it?
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"Zhaojun."

Zhen Ji slowly unbolted the door, opened the door and walked into the house.The little blue figure curled up in the corner, she put down the breakfast she brought with some worry, and squatted next to Wang Zhaojun.

"Zhaojun, don't stay on the ground. It hurts. I made breakfast for you. Eat some."

"Zhaojun, you don't know who dares to provoke Li Yuan in the Li residence."

Wang Zhaojun remained motionless, his ice-blue eyes stained with a layer of frost.

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In early spring, the ice and snow melted, the sun shone on the earth, and the forest fell into a deep sleep in the morning light.

Suddenly, the crisp sound of horseshoes broke the tranquility at this moment. A 16-year-old girl galloped through the forest on a brown horse. On the other side, an old man with gray temples was riding a six or seven The little girl was sobbing with her mouth open, and her big eyes were full of fear.

There were countless pursuers behind, and the chaotic sound of horseshoes drowned out the girl's cries.

"Quick, just ahead, chase after!"

The horse bumped, and the little girl's thin legs couldn't hold the horse's back tightly, so she fell off the horse.

"Little sister!"

The two horses turned around at the same time, and the girl in the blue cloak jumped off the horse to check the girl who fell to the ground.Thin drops of blood oozed from the little girl's head, and her eyes were closed tightly.

"Little sister, little sister!"

The girl shook the girl's body with her hands, screaming heart-piercingly.

The old man rested his broad palms on the young girl's shoulders. On his bronze-colored face, a pair of red eyes stared closely at his two daughters.

There is a noisy chasing sound behind, getting closer
"Can't escape"

A thick voice trembled.The girl was startled, she didn't bother to wipe away the tears on her face, and immediately stood up.

"Father, what are you talking about? We didn't mean to escape together, take our little sister, and our family find a place isolated from the world to live a good life."

The old man raised his head in despair. The dense forest covered the sky, leaving no gap.

With a sudden force, the old man turned the girl onto the horse's back. She had been a herdsman for most of her life, but with a strong lash of the whip, the horse galloped forward like a madman.

"Girl, live on for us!"

"father!"

The wrinkles on the old man's face stretched out, he watched the girl go away, turned around, and greeted countless waving machetes.

"father--"

No matter how hoarse the girl shouted, she could no longer hear that familiar voice.The kind face disappeared into the gradually blurred pupils.
Suddenly a sharp arrow whizzed through the broken hair beside her ear, the horse was frightened and began to scurry around non-stop, she had to hold the rein tightly and try to keep her balance.

There are countless pursuers behind him, that is to say, Daddy
The girl resisted the pain in her heart, and her heart hurt like it was about to be torn apart.Suddenly there was a bump, and the delicate fingers slipped off the reins, and the whole person fell off the horse's back and fell into the icy cold river.
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When his thoughts returned here, Wang Zhaojun stood up and walked out of the door.

"A Mi, you don't need to say any more, I understand."

The roses outside the house are blooming, and they are as colorful as fire, hanging all over the branches, but the few flowers that bloomed first have withered, and the withered petals hide in the green leaves, not daring to show their heads.

Not to mention in Chang'an, even Li's mansion, he himself is as small as dust, if he is not careful, he will be swallowed up without a trace.

When Wang Zhaojun walked up to the pavilion, the moist breeze in the summer morning made her feel a little chilly.It seemed that her father's vigorous singing voice sounded in her ears again. Wang Zhaojun opened her lips slightly, but she couldn't sing her father's vigorous and impassioned momentum. The melodious singing voice flashed past melodiously. It seemed that there was a boundless grassland in front of her eyes, where herds of cows and horses were free Running on the ground, the blue lake water reflects a few floating clouds in the sky.In the evening, the sky gradually darkened, and the snow-capped mountains in the distance could no longer be seen clearly. The family sat around the campfire, the younger sister and the local people sang and danced, and my father and I sat aside, looking at the stars in the sky.

I heard from my father that the brightest one was made by my mother
But now, I will never see all this again, whether my father and younger sister have also become stars and merged into the vast and boundless sky.

Why do this?

myself, what did I do wrong.
In a choked voice, the singing stopped.

On the roof of the attic, Li Bai closed his eyes and listened carefully, and he couldn't help but sigh slightly.

In the early morning, the morning light caressed the city of Chang'an.

After last night, the gorgeous house has been reduced to ruins, and the remaining soldiers are guarding the ruins.

In Li's mansion, morning tea was already served in Li Ke's room, and people who came to pay their respects had arrived one after another.There was a peaceful atmosphere in the whole house, as if what happened last night never happened.

Li Ke's third wife held his shoulders for him, Li Ke closed his eyes, not knowing what he was thinking.

"Master, are you comfortable?" The third lady's face covered with white powder was full of flattery.

"Oh, this boy Yuan Zai usually looks submissive in court, but secretly he cheats and embezzles a lot of tax money from the court. The empress usually turns a blind eye, but this time he dares to collude with the vampires Together, I violated the taboo of the empress. I deserve it, I deserve it."

"What the master said is, how can those people compare with the master's resourcefulness to keep the incense of the Li family so strong."

"I've been around a lot in the imperial court, and I've seen a lot of these things. In this place where people cannibalize people, you have to think carefully about every move you make."

"Then master, the incense of the Li family must be passed on, right? Someone needs to take over the fire."

"You don't need to worry about it. Among the many descendants of the Li family, I think Li Bai is the most suitable."

"Master, you are biased."

The third lady stopped what she was doing and sat next to Li Ke pretending to be aggrieved.

"Although Li Bai said he has the emperor's appreciation, there is no guarantee that he will not have second thoughts. The more power this person has, the greater his ambition. What if he..."

Li Ke waved his hand, his eyes full of confidence.

"Under my influence, Li Bai absolutely obeyed orders."

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Wang Zhaojun interrupted in the study, with heavy dark circles around his eyes.I have been having nightmares for the past few days, and now my eyes are so heavy that I can hardly keep them open.

Accidentally, he knocked over the inkstone on the table with his elbow, and the ink splashed on the table and clothes.

She hurriedly tidied up the table, but fortunately, Li Bai's poems were not stained.

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After cleaning the garden, Wang Zhaojun sat in the small pavilion, looking at the grassy plain, it seemed that there were a few more young trees, and Li Bai hadn't been here for a long time.Her eyelids drooped a little bit, and her eyes became blurred.

When she opened her eyes again and woke up, the setting sun was already hanging in the sky.

this late?

She stood up drowsily, and the door opened suddenly.

A familiar figure walked in.

Wang Zhaojun was a little confused, what is Li Bai doing here at this time?
Li Bai also seemed a little surprised, but he quickly approached quietly and passed by Wang Zhaojun, as if she didn't exist.

"What are you doing here?"

With a calm tone, he turned his back to her and didn't turn around.

"Fall asleep while cleaning, so."

"Sleepy?"

Wang Zhaojun rubbed his sleepy eyes, the world in front of him was much clearer, and his mind was much clearer.

He raised his head, facing Li Bai's side face, Li Bai didn't look at her, under the setting sun, his brown hair was coated with a layer of golden light, and a pair of mint-colored eyes quietly looked ahead on his fair face.Wang Zhaojun felt that there was a hint of sadness in these eyes, but it was covered by the calm eyes.

"Young Master also saw what happened that night."

"I told you not to meddle in your own business."

"Would you be indifferent to such a scene?"

Wang Zhaojun asked, and suddenly realized how ridiculous his question was.

"My son grew up in your mansion, so naturally he doesn't understand the sufferings of ordinary people. I have no mother since I was a child. I have a father and a younger sister."

"Young master doesn't understand what it's like to be hungry, what it's like to be displaced, what it's like to be worried all day long."

Wang Zhaojun paused, "The little maid who died was named Xiao Yi, and she was only 13 years old."

Li Bai's eyes dimmed, "No one can escape the choice of fate."

"Is it fate to be born to be sold to another family to suffer, to sit and wait for death is fate, to be forced to a corner and to obey unconditionally, is it fate to be charged with an unwarranted crime?"

Li Bai didn't answer, Wang Zhaojun turned around.The setting sun was just right, and the faint glow filled the sky.

"But, I don't believe in fate."

As if there was a thunder in the sky, Li Bai turned his head, his blue eyes were calm and peaceful, as beautiful as when they first met.

"Don't you believe in fate?"

Li Bai is silent, he is the eldest son of Li, the heir cultivated since childhood, and the pride of the whole clan.

Everything seemed preordained when he was born, and he thought it was fate.

Countless times, a long-awaited voice shouted from the bottom of my heart, but was suppressed by him time and time again.

Is predestined destiny non-existent?

"Actually, the son is not happy, is he?"

Li Bai was startled in his heart, as if someone had thrown a stone into the pool of water that had been sleeping for many years.

"Where do you start?"

"Eyes, unhappy."

Wang Zhaojun said lightly.

For a moment, Li Bai even felt that Wang Zhaojun was a good friend he had known for a long time. From his eyes, he could see the bottom of his heart.

"Let's go back."

Li Bai turned around, not wanting to look at the girl's face anymore.

Don't believe in fate.
So, who am I?
"See Your Majesty."

"Flat body."

Wu Zetian wore a yellow robe and sat upright on the throne. She and Li Bai and Han Xin were the only two people in the room.Di Renjie and Li Yuanfang were patrolling outside the hall, and no one was allowed to be seen within a radius of 500 meters.

"As we all know, the Li and Han families are the two great aristocratic families of the Tang Dynasty, and I have treated you well all these years. Do you know why?"

"Thanks to the great love of the emperor and the former emperor, the two families have achieved today's achievements. The two must live up to the emperor's high expectations and wipe out the bloodthirsty demons in the city."

A satisfied smile appeared on the corner of Wu Zetian's mouth.

"Very good, it will work out in just one click. When it is done, there will be a big reward."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

The two got up and left, and Di Renjie was waiting outside the door.

"It's time for you two."

"Where, it is an inescapable duty to serve the imperial court." Li Bai cupped his hands in salute.

"Master Di, can we have a banquet to celebrate after the event is completed?" Han Xin said from behind the door.

"Brother Han's kindness is hard to refuse, how can Di Mou refuse, when I have free time, I will definitely get together with the two of you."

"Okay, refreshing!" Han Xin laughed, covering Li Bai's face with his body, ignoring his slightly murderous eyes.Based on years of quarreling, to be precise, fighting experience, he knew that this was to shut him up, and he also knew that there was an [-]% chance of another fight after leaving the palace.

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"You were too reckless just now, try to keep as little contact with people in the palace as possible." After leaving the palace, Li Bai's first sentence was indeed this.

"It doesn't matter, I don't think he wants to be a bad guy."

"I don't know if he is a bad guy or not. It's always right to be cautious."

"Taibai, you have been too cautious these years, and you are a little neurotic."

Li Bai ignored him.

Is it that exaggerated?
Looking up at the distant sky, the sky in Chang'an is always pure blue, clean without a single cloud.

Why don't I want to live a happy life? If I were a child of an ordinary family, I might go out to work during the day and come home after the sun goes down, boil a pot of wine, and sit in the yard to count the stars.That kind of life is hard but very satisfying.

It's just that in reality, as the eldest son of the Li family, he was raised as the heir of the family since he was a child, and he was given the title of Qinglian Sword Immortal at a young age, and was reused by the court.This is what many people dream of.
But I advocate freedom, but home is a cage I have to face.

But the sword fairy is also a human being, and the sword fairy will also be afraid. Under the bright surface, there is also an unspeakable loneliness.There is also a sleeping coward in my heart, who wakes up in the dead of night, awakening the emptiness and helplessness in the bottom of my heart.Obviously he hates the current life so much, but there is a voice that keeps repeating - one day he will become the person he hates the most.

I feel so panicked that I have no idea.
"Son."

Zhen Ji's voice interrupted his train of thought, and he arrived at the gate of Li Mansion before he knew it.

"Where are you going, Taibai, let's go to a bar and get drunk. Let's go, let's go!"

Han Xin pulled Li Bai forcefully while waving to Zhen Ji who was at the door.

The figures of the two disappeared around the corner, and Zhen Ji had no choice but to go back to Li's residence silently.

"Zhaojun, it's time to eat."

"But the young master hasn't come back yet."

"My son and Mr. Han went to drink and won't be back for a while."

"Oh."

Wang Zhaojun nodded and sat down with Zhen Ji.

"I heard from Cailian, the maid of the second room, that she saw the two young masters outside the palace today, and the young master's complexion seems not very good."

There are only two of them in Qinglian Juli at the moment, girls who are in puberty occasionally like to chat and gossip, and Zhen Ji has started chatting mode at this moment.

"Outside the imperial city?"

"Yes."

Wang Zhaojun frowned suspiciously.When passing by Li Bai's window at night, the unsheathed Qinglian sword had been polished brightly, and shone coldly under the moonlight that shot into the room.

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In the dark night, beside the walls of Chang'an City, a large cloud of fog is approaching Chang'an City, gathering thicker and thicker, making people think of the underworld.The soldiers stationed in the city stared wide-eyed, not daring to slack off in the slightest.

The tall city wall blocked the moonlight, and in the shadow covered by the city wall, a shadow shuttled quickly, at the speed of a cheetah, and the special shoes hardly made a sound when they stepped on the ground.

In the agreed darkness, three people were already waiting.

Di Renjie led Li Yuanfang, wearing a black uniform, with only the white half of his face exposed from the mask.At first glance, without the majestic and majestic Mr. Di, he looks like a gangster instead.

This operation must be kept absolutely secret, so the court did not send troops, and even Di Renjie and Li Yuanfang also dispatched in person.

"How's it going?" Li Bai gestured skillfully.

"I didn't find any clues." Han Xin replied.The other two also nodded.

"Looks like we need to change the search location." Di Renjie said, "Just to be on the safe side, we should work in teams of two."

"Okay, okay, I want to be in a group with Master Di."

Li Yuanfang gestured with his big mouse-like ears.Not only the two people outside the field, but even Di Renjie himself felt that Li Yuanfang was not just a little assistant like a follower, but sometimes more like a pet in his family.

The four immediately divided into two groups and headed in different directions.

The fog gradually spread into the city of Chang'an, making it difficult to see clearly.

However, when working at night, these people can completely rely on their eyes.

There was an obvious sound of footsteps in the humid water vapor.

Li Bai and Han Xin stood back to back in case they were suddenly attacked.

Listen carefully, there is not one person, not two, many noisy footsteps blend together, coming from all directions.

They were surrounded.

Li Bai silently pulled out the sword that was about to come out of the scabbard engraved with green lotus patterns, as if he understood the master's meaning, the water droplets reflected a penetrating cold light.Han Xin shouldered his sharp armor-piercing spear.

In an instant, the two landed on the ground at the same time, like two sharp swords shot out, screaming one after another.

The people in the thick fog retreated warily and retreated into two alleys.

Li Bai and Han Xin chased after them separately.

The running intruder thought he was running very fast, and the sound of wind blowing while running sounded around him.

On the quiet path, Li Bai walked forward slowly.After the body recovers and greets Li Ke, you can return to Qinglianju.

The orchids are blooming in the flower garden, and the faint fragrance is refreshing.Faint
"I feel that the son is a good man."

nice guy
The corner of Li Bai's mouth curled up into a slight smile unconsciously.

Important, something worth risking your life for.
Li Bai unconsciously touched his chest. There was something wrapped in layers of white cloth hidden in the interlayer of his clothes, and he was always carried by his side like a talisman.Every time I touch it, it warms my heart.

The task was completed, and Di Renjie went to the appointment to invite Han Xin to drink, but he shied away because of his injury.To be honest, I haven't seen Han Xin for a few days, and I'm really happy, my ears are finally clean.

"I didn't expect to see Brother Bai here."

Li Yuan leaned towards Li Bai with big strides.

"Taibai has returned to the mansion for a few days, and there are still some affairs at home that have not been taken care of clearly, so I will take my leave first."

Li Bai walked past Li Yuan.

"Brother Bai is in such a hurry to leave, he has been gone for a few days, don't you want to catch up with brother?"

An imperceptible smile flashed across Li Yuan's face, blocking Li Bai's way.

"Oh——I almost forgot, Brother Bai is an important official of the court, he can cover half of the Li family's sky with one hand, how could he talk to little people like us."

"Brother Yuan was joking, Taibai only showed up in court a few times. The head of the Li family takes care of all affairs, and Taibai is not the one-handed figure that Brother Yuan said."

"Brother Bai, you don't have to be humble. I heard." Li Yuan approached Li Bai step by step. "Brother Bai was accidentally injured outside, can you let Brother Yuan see if the rumors are true?"

As he spoke, the fist hidden behind his back swung at Li Bai. As he approached Li Bai, his fist was firmly held by the other hand.

"There are many rumors in the mansion, don't listen to them."

Li Bai said without changing his expression, the muscles under his clothes were already sore.He let go of Li Yuan, who staggered back a few steps.

"It seems that Brother Bai is in good health. Don't worry, little brother, let's leave."

Li Yuan passed by Li Bai, the stiff muscles on his smiling face relaxed, and he quickly disappeared around the corner.

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After bathing, Li Bai took off his white coat and put ice cubes on his body.

Light a candle, and the orange light illuminates the world in front of you.Unwrapping the white cloth wrapped in layers, Li Bai gently touched the things inside.

Exquisite workmanship, it once belonged to the famous beauties in Chang'an.Because of the empress's pressure, the first emperor failed to bring her into the palace.

Even though she did not come from a famous family, her peerless beauty and dexterous hands that even other embroiderers in the palace were ashamed of attracted many young masters to pursue her one after another.

It's just that now, the old people are gone, and what's left is only a portrait hanging in front of the house.

Li Bai looked up at the room outside the window. The lights had been turned off.

The two people here are already asleep except him.

No longer looking at the person in the portrait, Li Bai laughed unconsciously.

It really matches her.

Wang Zhaojun stood there in a daze, his mind was in a mess.

On the opposite side was Li Bai who was also sitting blankly.

From the time she stepped into this room until now, the two of them have maintained such an awkward posture, and neither of them spoke.

Wang Zhaojun's eyes were fixed on the pair of small blue cloth shoes under the skirt.Ever since Li Bai asked her to come here, she had been prepared to wait for the punishment. Nine times out of ten, Li Bai wanted to question her about his sudden intrusion into his plan that night.

It just so happened that when Zhen Ji went out that day, she was alone in Li's residence, without a certificate, so she couldn't clean herself up by jumping into the Yellow River.

"come here."

Li Bai spoke.

Wang Zhaojun's heart immediately rose to his throat.

She dragged her heavy steps and moved towards Li Bai's table step by step.

The table was clean, and the books that were usually piled up were also cleaned up.Except for a piece of white stuff.

Li Bai handed it to Wang Zhaojun.

Wang Zhaojun unwrapped the white cloth layer by layer.Inside is a jade ring tied with a red silk thread. The pure jade block without a trace of magazines is engraved with a thin pattern of plum blossoms.

"Sir?"

"Send it to you."

Wang Zhaojun's eyes widened in surprise, and then he waved his hands again and again.

"My lord, I can't take such a valuable thing."

"I just heard that your jade pendant fell off. I happen to have one here. It just means that you handled things properly that day. Li's house rules?"

"The orders of the master or the elders must be obeyed to show respect. But this."

"Is Taibai's thank you too insincere, or does the girl think this gift is too ordinary?"

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"Gifts do not lie in form but in value, and Li is not an ungrateful person. As the saying goes, a drop of water should be repaid by a spring. If the girl hates it, Taibai has no choice but to find something else."

The words have already been said, and it seems to be contemptuous of Li Bai not to accept it.Wang Zhaojun also admired Li Bai's almost threatening tone, which was able to finish speaking without changing his face, and he was still plausible.It seems to be my own fault for not accepting it.

"Thank you, sir."

"Go down."

Wang Zhaojun trotted all the way back to the room.

Li Bai folded the white cloth scattered on the table, and carefully put it back in the clothes room.

There is also a faint scent of plum blossoms on it.

After a night of wind and snow last night, a thick layer of white snow had accumulated on the tiles in the yard.

Snowflakes fell from the sky like goose feathers, and the cold wind hit, making people shiver.

A horse appeared in Han's courtyard. The courier in a cotton coat was shivering from the cold, and he didn't look like a local from his clothes.

He handed the letter to Han Xin respectfully, and led the horse away.

Han Xin returned to the house, sat at the table with a hand stove, unfolded the folded white paper, and the neat handwriting appeared in front of his eyes:

Han Xin:

In the blink of an eye, winter has entered, and I have been in Jiangdong for half a year.

Jiangdong's elders treated me very well, and my elder brother treated me as if I were his own.Xiangxiang and I are married, and we have a son named Liu Chan.

Looking at the boy who was just a baby, now babbling, I feel like a father.I also thank Taibai and Chongyan, the brotherhood, Xuande will never forget it in this life.

At this time next year, I will bring my wife and children to Chang'an to visit.

May Taibai Chongyan get married and start a career as soon as possible, and get together when he grows old, and share the brotherhood.

Liu Xuande

"Yo, this guy also has such sensational moments."

Han Xin chuckled, thinking he would only fight against me.

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Li Bai refolded the letter paper. The snow outside the house stopped and the sun rarely peeked out from the clouds.

Walking out of Qinglianju, Li's mansion was full of people, and the servants frequently entered and left the mansion with large and small bags.

"Why is it so lively today?"

Li Bai couldn't help sighing.

"My lord never goes out, this mansion is preparing for the celebration of the Lantern Festival."

A little maid answered.

Lantern Festival?I didn't go out for some days, and I forgot the time.

Seeing the heavy traffic outside the mansion, Li Bai was inexplicably agitated, and turned back to Qinglian Residence.

Walking in the door, he waved to the two who were playing.

"Wang Zhaojun, Zhen Ji, come here."

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"It's so lively here!"

Zhen Ji raised her arms excitedly, and twirled on the ground on her tiptoes. The white skirt spread out with the rotation of her body, forming a blooming white flower. Her white nude feet were exposed from the crowd, attracting passers-by to look back. .

"Ami." Wang Zhaojun stepped forward and pulled him back, "Didn't you promise you son to keep a low profile?"

"I'm sorry, Zhaojun, I forgot about it when I got excited."

Zhen Ji scratched her head in embarrassment.

In fact, this is not entirely because of Zhen Ji. During the Lantern Festival, Li Bai made an exception and let the two girls go out for some fresh air.They changed out of the common servant clothes in the mansion and put on simple long skirts in order to avoid attracting attention.Even so, the two of them have charming faces that still attract a lot of heads.She doesn't look like an ordinary girl, but more like a young lady who secretly ran away from home to play.

Zhen Ji wore a ball head and a long white dress with red patterns.Wang Zhaojun wove two small braids behind his head and tied them together. His long hair like a waterfall hung behind his head. His light blue dress was plain and elegant, and his snow-white skin looked like a beauty walking out of ice and snow.

"Taibai, I finally released the two girls, but they were very happy."

Han Xin clasped his fingers behind his head and looked at the two excited girls in front of him with great interest.

"There are too many people here." Li Bai frowned.

"If you want to blame, blame her for being too eye-catching. The clothes you picked out don't work at all. How about going outside the city?"

Li Bai nodded, and in the blink of an eye, the two of them had already disappeared in the crowd.

What a headache.
Wang Zhaojun was crowded in the crowd, surrounded by people in different clothes, which dazzled her.

She formed a trumpet shape with her hands and shouted as loud as she could: "Ami—Ami, where are you? Ami—"

A hand grabbed her sleeve from the crowd and quickly dragged her out of the crowd.

"Young master?"

"Don't run around."

Coming outside the city, away from the dim lights, everything around is quiet.

"My lord, I haven't found A Mi yet."

"Han Xin went to find her."

Li Bai continued to walk forward, Wang Zhaojun followed closely behind, surrounded by dense forests, forming a barrier, enclosing the two on the forest path.

Walking, suddenly there was an open land in front of my eyes, and beside it was a small river. The cold moonlight shone down, and the lake surface shone with a cool silver light.Wang Zhaojun's breathing seemed to be about to stop.

Li Bai sat down on a rock, took out the jug on his waist and drank freely.

A year ago, he was here, arguing with Han Xin day after day, and then... discovered her.Like an angel falling into the mortal world, when she opened her eyes, she was shocked by her blue eyes.The blue eyes are so clear, so pure that no trace of impurity can be seen, and there is a slight chill in them, which is so cold that no one can get close to them.

In the blink of an eye, a year has passed
Li Bai raised his eyes and caught a glimpse of the person in the distance. She seemed to be very cold, and her whole body was trembling slightly.

For Wang Zhaojun, returning here is to return to that terrible memory.

She caught a glimpse of Li Bai looking here, and walked over hesitantly.

"what happened?"

"afraid."

She answered quietly, unwilling to admit the fear she felt at the moment.

"What are you afraid of? There's nothing here, so what's there to be afraid of?"

"There are many things to be afraid of. It may be that you are afraid of being devastated by hunger and thirst, or you may be afraid that you will not be able to survive this cold winter without carbon fire. In such a world, there are many things to be afraid of. My son has lived a life without worrying about food and clothing since he was a child. Naturally, you can’t experience it in those days.”

Li Bai saw her sitting on the grass, covering her knees with her hands, her body shrunk into a ball.

"With me here, are you still afraid?"

Wang Zhaojun blinked his eyelashes lightly, but did not answer.

"From now on, you don't have to worry about it anymore."

"I just want to tell you that there is no master and slave between us. With me here, no one can touch you."

(End of this chapter)