Datang: Starting from Li Jiancheng

Chapter 26 Dou Yinger Discusses Another Assassination
"That's the truth, but his army is invincible. If he suddenly wants to rebel in the future, who can stop him?"

Li Shimin rubbed the center of his brows with a tired look on his face.

The creases between Empress Changsun's brows also deepened a bit, she knew all too well the temptation of this country, and Luo Bin's vision and methods were unrivaled.

The feats he has made over the years have far surpassed even the emperor Li Shimin, and the disaster relief and smallpox prevention in Longyou undoubtedly won the hearts of the people.

Would such a person... really have no ambition at all and be willing to surrender to others forever?
"The concubine is not interested in government affairs, but no matter what decision your majesty will make in the end, the concubine will always support your majesty unconditionally." Empress Changsun gently stroked Li Shimin's hair bun and said softly.

Hearing this, Li Shimin felt relieved, and fell asleep in the arms of Empress Changsun.

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In a dark village in Chang'an City.

The woman with a somewhat stern face sat on a chair, frowning and looking at the other side.

"I just got the news that after half a month, Marquis Wu will return to Chang'an from Longyou, and Li Shimin will hold a celebration banquet for him."

"When the time comes, there will be mixed figures, and it will be a good time to assassinate Li Shimin."

Dou Yinger frowned slightly, "This time, only success is allowed, not failure."

She had already failed in the assassination on the day of Xuanwumen's failure. If she fails to succeed in one fell swoop this time, Li Shimin's attention will surely be drawn to her and a large-scale search will be launched for her, and the palace guards will be strengthened.

When the time comes, it will be even more difficult for her to make a move.

One of the old men on the opposite side pursed his lips and said, "This is a way. When the time comes, we can make the servant of the minister of the court follow him and sneak in, and then find an opportunity to take action against Li Shimin."

"Even if it is death, we will drag Li Shimin, an ungrateful bastard who crossed the river and demolition, to die together."

Dou Yinger shook her head when she heard the words, frowned and said, "No, I still need to act alone this time."

"Miss, we are not afraid of death!" Another old man got up and said worriedly: "Assassinating the emperor is not a trivial matter. This trip must be very dangerous. How can we let you, a little girl, take risks?"

"I know you are not afraid of death!"

Dou Yinger raised her eyes. Although she was young, her aura was not weaker than the group of old men opposite, "But we can't make unnecessary sacrifices."

"The target of our dispatch together is too big, and the whole army will be wiped out if we are not careful."

"It's fine if I succeed this time. If I don't succeed, you don't have to avenge me and my father. There are still some silver taels in the village. You can share them and return to your hometown for retirement."

Dou Yinger's eyes were pale, avenging her father was her business, there was really no need to drag these old subordinates of her father into trouble.

"Miss looks down on us too much by saying that. We have followed your father through life and death for so many years, how can we be greedy for life and afraid of death?"

Dou Yinger frowned upon hearing this, "Uncle Li, that's not what I meant."

"Miss, don't say too much, the last assassination is up to you, no matter what we do this time, we can't put you in danger again." The old man called Uncle Li waved his hand stubborn.

"Uncle Li, you should know how good my lightness kung fu is. Even if I can't succeed in the assassination, I can at least retreat. There are many guards in the palace. It's really..."

After saying this, Dou Ying'er glanced at everyone with some embarrassment.

Li Cheng was also slightly moved when he heard the words, and then sighed deeply: "Forget it, uncles are old, and if they go, they will only cause trouble for themselves."

"But Yinger, if you die in the palace, we will avenge you even if we die."

Dou Yinger heard this and smiled, then nodded.

Half a month later, Luo Bin and Hou Junji also returned to Chang'an from Longyou.

As soon as he arrived in Chang'an, Luo Bin immediately went back to his mansion to boil water for a bath.

The few days in Qinzhou were really hard, and he was often undressed, and he looked quite embarrassed.

Just after taking a shower and going out, I saw the old man waiting in the hall.

This old man is none other than Wei Zheng who was rescued from prison by him at the beginning.

"Master Wei?"

Luo Bin stepped forward with a happy face, poured a small cup of tea for Wei Zheng and put it in front of him, "Why is Master Wei coming to my place when you have time?"

Wei Zheng shook his head when he heard the words, "Ever since Lord Hou rescued Wei from the cell last time, I have always wanted to come to thank you in person, but at that time I was so special that I was afraid of affecting Lord Hou, so I never came to visit."

Luo Bin waved his hand indifferently, and then said: "Master Wei is serious, Mr. Wei is a rare and good official, and I should save you."

Wei Zheng nodded, then frowned and reminded: "Master Hou, in these days when you are not here, the court is not peaceful."

"There are many people who impeach you. Now that you are too sharp, you are afraid of being envied by others. You should be more careful in the future, Lord Marquis."

Luo Bin smiled when he heard this, "There are some things that I can't just be careful about."

"If your majesty is a wise king, no matter how careful the court is, I will not be afraid of impeaching me. But if your majesty thinks the same as them, those unprovoked disasters cannot be avoided by me being careful."

Although Luo Bin's smile was dazzling, Wei Zheng could see the pain deep in his eyes.

Some helplessly sighed, "Master Hou has made great contributions to the country and the people. Wei Zheng believes that Lord Hou is definitely not the villain with wolfish ambitions that they said."

"You don't have to feel sad about the open and secret arrows in the court. If Wei is in the court for a day, I won't be able to humiliate you with the censor who plays in the wind."

Hearing Wei Zheng's words, Luo Bin was a little moved.

"Thank you, Mr. Wei, for your kindness, but it is not wrong to be wise and protect yourself. When necessary, Mr. Wei should think more about yourself." Luo Bin patted Wei Zheng on the shoulder, and then smiled, "Although I am not talented, Luo Bin Even if I have been in the court since I was a child, those bastards in the court want to mess with me, that is really wishful thinking."

Wei Zheng nodded reassuringly when he heard the words, "It's good that Lord Hou knows it well, it's getting late, and Wei will not stay any longer, so as not to arouse suspicion."

"There may be dark clouds and dark clouds at the celebration banquet tomorrow, I hope Lord Hou will take care of it."

Luo Bin responded, and then got up, "I have written down the teachings of Lord Wei, my lord, don't worry."

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The next day.

Li Shimin held a banquet for Luo Bin in the court.

Li Shimin had just ascended the throne, and the national treasury was empty, but this banquet had achieved his maximum prosperity.

He had everything he should have, which seemed to give Luo Bin enough face.

No matter what he thought in his heart, Luo Bin still stepped forward with a smile on his face, "My humble minister pays homage to His Majesty."

"Master Hou, please get up quickly." Li Shimin also helped Luo Bin up with a smile, "You have worked hard this time, so you should have more fun at today's banquet."

(End of this chapter)