The Way of the National Teacher

To kill us. "

"There are also people who want to save us."

Chu Li smiled and led Zhu'er back to the official way.She thought, once she left Pingcheng, the capital, and was no longer under the eyes of the emperor, things seemed to become more and more interesting.So they went to Daijun Station in a grand manner.After eating, drinking and washing up, Zhu'er asked, "Sister Chu, how long will we have to walk to get home?"

"It will take about two or three months..." Chu Li made the calculations, "I just left Pingcheng at this moment, and then I will pass through Sizhou, Bingzhou, Dongyouzhou and Taizhou, and then I will arrive in Jingzhou."

"Good... far... ah..." Zhu'er was exhausted, "Have they all left the Great Wei?"

"That's not true." Chu Li lay on his back on the bed with his hands pillowed, "But Jingzhou is the border between Wei and Song, and Shangluo County is closer to Song."

Before he had rested for a while, the county guard came to visit, "I don't know that the little master is coming, so I greet you from a distance, and I am disrespectful!" Before Chu Li could answer, he heard a rustling voice outside the door, "My lord, The young master robbed a girl on the street, but the girl said she was..." The men gestured to Chuli's room, "The person."

The sheriff shivered in fright, "Really?" The servant also had cold sweat on his forehead, "I don't know if it's true or not, but the little master is deeply loved by the emperor, and he listens to the little master in everything, if this offends her old man..." The servant dared not say anything Going down, the sheriff quickly stopped his words, and then clasped his fists and said loudly, "Little national teacher, I just got an urgent report, so I have to leave beforehand, and I will visit tomorrow." After saying that, he left in a hurry.

Chu Li has sharp eyes and ears, can see in the dark, and can hear movements ten miles away when he is concentrating.She heard every word of the words of Daijun Sheriff and his subordinates.The sheriff's son robbed a girl in the street?How could she stand by and watch such a thing!I hate the children of officials and eunuchs who bully the streets because of their favor.So Zhu'er had a good rest, and she went out for a walk by herself.From a distance, chickens and dogs were seen flying in front of the Sheriff's Mansion.Chu Li walked over quickly, and saw several officials grabbing a girl about fifteen or sixteen years old and dragging her towards the mansion.The girl was furious, "You are bold! Do you know who I am!"

Seeing this, Chu Li felt that this girl might not be an ordinary person.The girl saw her and yelled, "Master, save me!"

Chu Li was startled, why does it seem like everyone knows her?But she didn't know the girl...but she couldn't stand by anymore, so she stepped forward.

Seeing that she was plainly dressed and young, the official said, "Is this the legendary little national teacher?"

Another person said, "I heard that the little national teacher often dresses like a commoner and runs around..."

"I heard that the national teacher is as beautiful as a fairy, and he is fascinated by Princess Gu..."

"Not only is she beautiful, but she also has strong spells. You know Qingliang Peak's dialectics, it's the best in the world!"

"I heard that not only the princess, but even our emperor obeys her..."

While whispering, they secretly looked at Chu Li.

Chu Li didn't know what expression to make.She could hear every word of these words, what beauty is like a fairy?Still fascinated by Princess Shanggu?The emperor also obeyed?Nonsense.She listened expressionlessly to what the officer said was getting more and more outrageous, and she wanted to touch her forehead, so she lowered her eyes, out of sight and out of mind, and said helplessly, "Let go of this girl first."

The officials trembled, and the leader dared to ask, "Are you really a little national teacher?"

"what do you say?"

"It's not that beautiful..." the man muttered.

Chu Li: "..."

The man said again, "How do you prove that you are a little national teacher!"

"Oh," Chu Li looked up at the man with a smile on his face, "Your eyebrows are dark and your eyes protrude, which is caused by excessive Yin Qi. You must be very angry, drunk and lustful, which is why you have brought disaster."

Without waiting for the man to speak, the officer next to him said, "That's right! Brother, you are like this. It seems that this is the little national teacher." Several people quickly let go of the girl, and Chu Li pulled her over and said to the officer, "How about that?" Do good, do less evil, so as not to accumulate karma.”

"Master of the State!" The girl knelt down, "Xiang'er, the maidservant, is Princess Shanggu's personal maid. Princess Shanggu is suddenly seriously ill, so I ask the teacher of the State to save the princess!"

Chu Li was shocked. When she left, Princess Shanggu was in good health and full of energy. Why was she suddenly seriously ill and dying?

Xiang'er said, "The emperor wanted to recruit a son-in-law for the princess, but the princess refused to obey, so she went on a hunger strike to show her heart. Even the queen couldn't stand it anymore, but the emperor just didn't let go. The princess was depressed, and unfortunately suffered from the cold at this time , it was out of control.”

"The princess treats us palace people very well. I heard from the foster mother that when the princess was four or five years old, the concubine fell ill and died. The concubine is a foreigner, and there are no old relatives in the Wei Dynasty, so no one takes good care of her." Princess. The emperor has so many heirs, how can he care about the princess, alas, I don't know how much the princess has suffered by herself."

"It's also fortunate that Beiliang sent Zuo Zhaoyi later, and the princess smiled more."

"Zuo Zhaoyi?" Chu Li asked, "Is it the princess's mother?"

"Hmm..." Xiang'er hesitated before saying, "Forget...forget it. Zuo Zhaoyi is the younger sister of the princess's mother. She came here from Beiliang for a wedding, and she had no relatives in Wei Dynasty. The princess slowly stood in the harem. I helped Zuo Zhaoyi many times to stabilize my heels." Xiang'er wiped away her tears, "Now Zuo Zhaoyi is eager to protect the princess, and she fell before the princess."

Chu Li sighed when he heard this, and felt sorry for Tuoba Di, "Where is the princess now?"

"The princess has escaped." Xiang'er said, "but the emperor will not give up easily. The national teacher, the princess is helpless, and now you are the only one who can save the princess!" As she was about to kowtow, Chu Li hurriedly stopped her, "It doesn't have to be like this. The princess is my friend. If my friend is in trouble, I can't stand by. You take me to see the princess first."

"I also ask the national teacher to wait for two days. The princess sneaked out, and it is estimated that it will be in Daijun in two days."

Two days later, it was almost evening, and there was still no shadow of Princess Shanggu.Not only Xiang'er was in a hurry, but even Chu Li was worried.Seeing that the sky was getting darker and darker, Chu Li couldn't sit still.

"Which way did the princess come from? I'll look for it." Just as she was about to go out, she suddenly heard a familiar voice, loud and rough, "Little national teacher, this beauty is looking for you."

It turned out to be Gongshuding.He was riding a square wooden cart, and the unconscious Princess Shanggu was beside him.Xiang'er hurried up to meet her, "Princess!" Chu Li also hurried forward, and ordered the princess to be sent into the room. Seeing that her face was pale, her lips were pale, and she was in a state of distress, she couldn't help feeling a little distressed.Then he let out a long sigh, and after taking Tuobadi's pulse, he let out a soft "Hey", frowned at her for a while, and muttered, "Perhaps the princess has not suffered any pain, so she just passed out." Although the pulse condition is very stable.So she ordered Xiang'er to take good care of Princess Shanggu, and went out to send someone to invite the doctor.

After finishing the order, he was attracted by Gong Shuding's wooden cart beside him.This wooden cart was about the size of two people and had four wheels. Gongshu must have been sitting in it.Chu Li took a closer look, "Can this wooden cart move by itself?"

Gongshuding looked at her proudly, "How is it? Am I powerful?"

"Amazing, really amazing." Chu Li admired sincerely.Talking and smiling, he looked deeply at Gong Shuding, "Gong Shuding, do you know me?"

Gongshu Ding's face froze, he curled his lips and said, "You are a well-known little national teacher, who doesn't know you?"

"Famous people don't meet each other, how did you recognize me?" Chu Li tapped Gongshuding's wooden cart with his fingertips, refusing to stop.

"I've seen your portrait!" Gong Shuding handed her a painting, "The emperor of Wei distributed your portrait all over the country, saying that you are a small national teacher, and local officials, big and small, should try their best to cooperate when passing through the place. "

Chu Li opened the portrait, nodded and said, "It's quite like the painting."

Gongshuding breathed a sigh of relief.

Who knew that Chu Li asked again, "Then why did you run when I asked you that day?"

Gongshu Ding jumped up, "Don't mention that day! I have never done such a shameful thing!" Chu Li was taken aback by him, and he couldn't stop laughing.Seeing that Gong Shuding was about to run away again, Chu Li grabbed him by the back of his chest, pulled him back, and passed a pill into his mouth, "For health, you only need to eat three pills, or you will wear your intestines... .”

Gongshuding froze, turned around and looked at Chuli, "You...you!"

Chu Li smiled, revealing two small canine teeth. That smile was so bright and brilliant that Gong Shuding almost cried, "Sui Sui is right, Chu Li is a big devil!"

"Sui Sui?!" Chu Li's eyes lit up, "Gong Shu Ding, do you know Sui Sui? She is my good friend! ~ Tell the truth!"

"Actually... it was Miss Shi who received your letter. She was worried about you being outside alone, but she had an old illness and couldn't leave, so she had to ask me to find you. I'm afraid you might be worried, so don't let me tell you."

Chu Li's mind went crazy, "Senior Sister is sick?" She turned around anxiously, "Is it because of the cold again?"

"Chu Li, don't worry too much, your master has already cured her."

"Then I have to go back quickly." Chu Li blurted out, "The fourth day of March is the senior sister's birthday, so I must be here." So she hurried back.After all, Shangluo County is too far away from Pingcheng, two or three months away.If he was too late, he might not be able to rush back before Shi Yan's birthday.She thought for a while, then suddenly said, "By the way, how did you find the princess?"

Gongshuding said, "I saw officers and soldiers chasing her on the road. She was powerless. Of course, my dignified Lumen master drew his sword to help when I saw injustice. But she passed out after getting on the wooden cart, and said she would come to Daijun to find you. What a coincidence." , I'll bring it to you."

Chu Li was surprised, "Didn't you meet her in Dai County?"

"No, I'm almost in Pingcheng."

"How is it possible!" Chu Li was extremely surprised. She and Gongshu had only met each other a few days ago. How could he have left Dai County and arrived in Pingcheng in three to five days!

"Haha!" Gongshuding was very proud, "Although my wooden cart is not as good as a thousand-mile horse, it can travel thousands of miles in a day, but it is also feasible for land and water. If the wind is smooth, it may not be worse than the thousand-mile horse." Said, "Sui Sui always said that I am not as good as you, hmph, now it seems that I am much better than you."

Chu Li looked at him suspiciously, "How long will it take you to get from here to Shangluo County?"

"That depends on the weather." Gongshu Ding said, "If the weather is good, it will be easy to travel by land and water, and it will take a month at most."

Chu Li couldn't believe it.She has always known that Linshan's friends are skilled craftsmen, but she never expected to be so "able" and so "skillful"!He also thought that Lu Ban, the ancestor of Gongshuding, once built a ladder for the state of Chu, and set up nine siege machines, but was defeated by Mozi nine times.It can be seen that Lu Men has skills but lacks discipline.In the Spring and Autumn Period, Mohism was a prominent school, forming a school of its own.The Mohist school is extremely complicated, and they are proficient in all skills and mathematics.There are countless disciples under the sect, and the strength of all kinds of craftsmen is among them.It is reasonable for Lu Ban to lose to the Mo School with his own skills.It's just that I didn't expect that the descendants of Lu Ban would befriend the Mohists and have such talents, which is really embarrassing.

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When Princess Shanggu woke up, Chu Li was guarding her bedside, "Princess, you are awake!" Chu Li looked happy and worried, "How do you feel? But what else is uncomfortable?"

"No problem. It's just that I'm afraid I won't be able to go back to the palace for a while." Princess Shanggu's eyes were dim, and she forced a smile.

"Then come back to Shangluo County with us." Chu Li looked at her pale face and couldn't help sighing, "Princess, don't make a marriage." She heard from Xiang'er that the emperor not only intended to marry Princess Shanggu, but also wanted to marry Princess Shanggu. Marry far away and get married.But how can the princess who has been married since ancient times come to a good end?Don't talk about others, just talk about Princess Shanggu's mother and the current Zuo Zhaoyi, a small country married far away, weak in power, how miserable it is to leave home.Chu Li secretly made up his mind that Princess Shanggu must not fall into this path.What's more, Princess Shanggu still owes her a favor, Chu Li said, "I beg the emperor for orders!"

Seeing the pity in her eyes, Tuobadi couldn't help feeling warm in his heart, but his mind was turned, and he lowered his eyes and said, "Now I have nowhere to go, so I can only ask the national teacher to take care of me."

"Where is the princess?" Chu Li took her hand and said softly, "You treated me well in Pingcheng, and now I just reciprocate, let alone we are still friends."

Seeing Chu Li's sincere smile, Princess Tuobadi of Shanggu trembled in her heart, but she forced a smile back under her emotions.Going out of the palace was a planned thing, and she suffered a lot for it.Unexpectedly, Zuo Zhaoyi would go on a hunger strike for her and almost died.Princess Shanggu just discussed with her father about acting in a play, who would have thought that there was actually a person in the deep palace wall who was so desperate for her.But she couldn't confide a word of the truth.What's even more surprising is that Zuo Zhaoyi sent her out of the palace because she was able to privately spend money behind the emperor's back to make connections.This is a disrespectful crime of bullying the king.The emperor was happy to push the boat along, and let the guards chase her for several days and nights.The days of running around and being shocked made her pass out due to overwhelm.

It's just that when he came to Daijun, he became sober.But she doesn't want to wake up.In fact, she never counted Zuo Zhaoyi in her future.After all, in terms of seniority, Zuo Zhaoyi is also her titular queen mother.In Princess Shanggu's plan, the most is to protect Zuo Zhaoyi's food and clothing.But now what Zuo Zhaoyi did for her shocked her heart.

Princess Tuobadi of Shanggu was born in the royal family, her father was resolute and cruel, her mother died young, and her brothers had their own thoughts.Everyone in the entire palace is watching the dishes and living their lives by watching their words and expressions.For a princess like her who is helpless and has no chance of turning over, there are few palace people who can treat her well.Growing up in such a ruthless, ungrateful and unpredictable environment, she never believed in feelings.But she is very lacking in love.It's ridiculous to think about it. The only princess in the Great Wei Dynasty——Princess Shanggu, it is said among the people that she is deeply favored by the emperor, and she can win the wind and the rain, but in fact she doesn't even have anyone who can speak. Growing up alone and lonely in the depths of the harem, all the joys and sorrows are masked, she can't see others clearly, and others can't see her clearly.It seems to be indulgent and reckless, but in fact it is like walking on eggshells.So she is greedy for the tenderness of women, and wishes she could hide in the gentle village and sleep forever.Even though she knew better than anyone else that those court ladies who were willing to befriend her were only because of her status.If one day she is no longer a princess, the people around her will probably hide faster than one by one.

Even Zuo Zhaoyi.In the beginning, wasn't it because she was the princess of Da Wei that he deliberately approached her?The only exception is probably Chu Li.Chu Li is magnanimous, just like a bright moon and a clear breeze, he always treats people with sincerity and loves each other.Chu Li regards her as a friend. The word "friend" is too unfamiliar to Princess Shanggu.She doesn't believe in people's hearts, doesn't believe in feelings, how can she trust her friends?But she couldn't help but believe in Chu Li.

Zuo Zhaoyi is willing to risk his life for her, but Chu Li trusts her as always, talking and laughing at Yanyan with her without any grievances.Tuobadi's heart softened suddenly, and a strange feeling that she had never had before penetrated her heart.This feeling moved Tuobadi too much.Her eye sockets were a little hot.Maybe it was because of Chu Li's sincere smile, maybe it was because of Zuo Zhaoyi who was worried about her in the deep palace.Or maybe it's something else... an emotion she hasn't really experienced yet.

"Princess, what's wrong with you?" Chu Li was taken aback. Did Princess Shanggu have tears in her eyes?

"It's okay." Tuoba Di covered his mouth and nose, and yawned slightly, "Probably he hasn't recovered yet, he's a little dizzy."

Chu Li said, "Then you should rest a little longer." Then he recruited Xiang'er to accompany him.

As soon as I got back to my room, I heard a report from a small official, saying that there was a monk in coarse linen standing at the door begging to see him.Now that Chu Li is a national teacher, he dared not neglect these monks, so he asked people to come in.The monk clasped his hands together and said, "The poor monk Tan Wucheng is here to pay homage to the little master."

Because Chu Li was young, in order to distinguish her from the former national teacher Kou Qianzhi, the people privately called her "little national teacher".She looked at Tan Wucheng, "What is the master doing?"

Tan Wucheng smiled and said, "The poor monk has some questions and wants to ask the little national teacher." Chu Li has always been modest and polite, so he asked Tan Wucheng to talk in detail, "The master has something to say, the little girl will know everything. "

Tan Wucheng clasped his hands together, "Thank you little master." He asked again, "The poor monk listened to the wonderful theory of the little master in Qingliang Peak a month ago, and really admired it. I just don't know how the little master came to realize such a high theory?"

Chu Lidao, "From time to time in Shangluo County, there will be monks who come to beg for alms and be a guest, and I can understand it by listening."

"I don't know if the benefactors still remember their dharma names?"

"I can't remember the dharma name very clearly," Chu Li thought for a while, "They don't come here often, and they just talk nonsense when they come. I have never heard them say their dharma name seriously. I vaguely remember what it is called Zhaosheng , What is Rong, I’m not sure. But I haven’t seen them coming in recent years, and I don’t know where they went.”

Tan Wucheng recited a Buddha's name, "But Seng Zhao, Zhu Daosheng, and Dao Rong?"

"Hey, Master, you said it like this, it seems to be these dharma names." Chu Li was surprised, "Master knows them?"

Tan Wucheng clasped his palms together and smiled, "It's a fellow monk."

Chu Li immediately stood up and said respectfully, "Master, you are from the same sect as those old people." Although he didn't know the background of the three monks at all, Chu Li could clearly feel their elegance from their words, Much admiration.

Since she was eight years old, she has lived in the remote mountains with Mr. Cheng, and she has no contact with people beyond Shangluo County, and she knows very little about the outside world.In the circle of life, people's talents and knowledge are almost the same. She has been in it since she was a child and has no knowledge of the world, so she doesn't know how much the people around her are like.In her mind, everyone is normal, but they are just ordinary people.What's more, she hates Cheng Gong and others talking about immortality and Taoism in order to live forever.

Tan Wucheng nodded and smiled, motioning for her to sit down.Chu Li felt a little guilty when he thought that Tan Wucheng wanted to "ask" a question.It's okay to confuse these self-proclaimed monks with what she knows, but if she really wants to talk about Seng Zhao and Tan Wu, she will always have to listen carefully.

Tan Wucheng saw her nervousness, and said, "Don't be nervous, the benefactor, the poor monk is really confused, so he came to ask for advice."

Chu Li didn't dare to neglect, so he sat down and listened carefully.Unexpectedly, the more you talk to me, the more Chu Li chats, the more energetic he becomes.It had been a long time since she had communicated with people so happily and without hindrance, and Tan Wucheng's knowledge and insights were indeed on par with the people she met when she was in Shangluo County, Chu Li was full of interest.Unknowingly, the two talked at night while holding candles, and when the sky turned white and the rooster crowed, the two of them were still interested.

Tan Wucheng was also very relieved, "Amitabha, the poor monk has never been as happy as he is today for a long time, the little master can be a good friend!" Chu Li was even more happy, "The master is willing to make a year-end friendship with the little girl, and the little girl can't ask for it!"

"Haha," Tan Wucheng said with a smile, "I'm afraid my seniors are all your old friends, right?"

Chu Li stuck out his tongue embarrassingly, "I haven't seen them in the past few years, and I miss them very much. I wonder how they are doing now?"

"Well," Tan Wucheng put his hands together with a smile, "Amitabha, the three senior brothers have passed Nirvana."

Nirvana... Chu Li thumped in his heart.These two words sound nice, but the actual meaning is not so pleasing.Her face turned pale, "... passed away?"

"Exactly." Tan Wucheng kept smiling, but Chu Li unconsciously revealed a sad expression, "Why... so..."

"Little friend, don't worry." Seeing her choking, Tan Wucheng sighed softly, "Life and death are fate, and the three senior brothers have turned into Buddhas. You should be happy."

Chu Li lowered his eyes, "Master, do you also believe in immortals and Buddhas?"

Tan Wu became enlightened, "The poor monk once heard from brother Seng Zhao that there is a little friend who is very intelligent and understanding, but he is stubborn and his karma is not broken. Could it be you, little friend?"

"I don't know." Chu Li shook his head, "I never believe in gods and Buddhas. Every time they talk about it, I lose interest."

Tan Wucheng remained silent for a long time, then smiled for a while and said, "Let's go with fate, little friend."

Chu Li smiled reluctantly, "I haven't seen them for so many years, I thought they were as tough as before, but unexpectedly they are separated by yin and yang. Although I don't believe in immortals and Buddhas, but now I also hope that this will really happen, so that they can let them It will last forever." After a pause, he asked again, "Did the master come here by himself?"

"There are also fellow disciples Huiyan and Huiguan."

"Why don't you invite them to come and rest for a few days?"

"They have left first, and the poor monk thanked them on their behalf."

"How can you be polite, Master? I sincerely ask Master to stay for a few more days." Chu Li felt sad.Tan Wucheng in front of him also has a gray beard, I'm afraid we won't see each other again this time.

"Origin and extinction is a law of nature, and you don't need to be sad about it," Tan Wucheng said with pity in his eyes, looking at Chu Lidao, "It's not easy for you to be so lucky at such a young age." .The poor monk has a relationship with my little friend today, and I have two words I want to send to my little friend."

"Master, please speak."

"When the water is full, it will overflow, and when the moon is full, it will lose. The way of heaven and earth is endless, and people can't reach it. You should be open-minded to seek the way." Tan Wucheng recited the Buddha's name, and said, "The extremes of things will reverse. .”

Chu Li seemed to understand but not understand.Chu Li understands the literal meaning, but why did you send her these two sentences?She was puzzled, and was about to ask a question, but Tan Wucheng said, "You don't need to ask more, the secret must not be revealed."

"..." This sentence was so prevaricating that Chu Li had no choice but to keep silent.She murmured to herself, why are there always people who seem to know something but refuse to say anything?Although he is an eminent monk, this is really unacceptable.If it wasn't for Tan Wucheng's deeds of playing tricks, Chu Li would definitely regard him as a magic stick.

Looking at his expression, Tan Wucheng couldn't help but smile.Seeing this smile, Chu Li had the magnanimity of Maitreya Buddha, so he could only sigh with a smile, "I just don't like this way of saying that it's better not to say it."

Tan Wucheng laughed, "Little friend, you should know that people's hearts are not ancient, and desires are hard to fill. Even if we can predict the future, we can't grasp people's hearts. The only thing we can do is to try our best to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages. And you should be an outsider. , but being involved in it by people's hearts, the poor monk can't bear it, so I have this advice." He also said, "All kinds of phenomena have their own reasons, which can be known but not explained. As long as you have a clear conscience, my friend, that's enough."

"Thank you, master, for your reminder. I will stand upright and never betray anyone." Chu Li bowed to thank her, and Tan Wucheng supported her, "The poor monk should also leave."

Chu Liku couldn't keep him, so he had to send him away.

At that time, the morning sun shines, and everything suddenly shines.Chu Li watched as Tan Wucheng disappeared from sight, and stood there for a long time in this twilight, feeling tens of thousands of knots in his heart, but he couldn't figure it out.

From a distance, he saw Tan Wucheng turning his head and clapping his hands together to salute her. Chu Li clasped his palms together and sent him off respectfully.

The distance was too far, she couldn't hear Tan Wucheng's long sigh up to the sky, "My Buddhist sect will be in such a catastrophe, I hope my little friend can help me a little bit, so as to avoid killing evil."

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A group of people rested in Daijun for a few days before setting off again.Along the way, Chu Li worried that Princess Shanggu hadn't suffered, so she took care of her everywhere.Unexpectedly, people still came to assassinate from time to time, but they were blocked by Gong Shuding.Only then did I realize the power of Gongshuding. Not only was it amazing, but the wooden cart traveled extremely fast, and it had already arrived in Taizhou in just over a month.

Chu Li was very interested, "After Taizhou, we will arrive in Jingzhou!"

The four of them got off their horses and looked for an inn to rest.Zhu'er read and practiced calligraphy as usual, Gong Shu decided to treasure his wooden cart, and looked at Chu Li with a sad face.Chu Li's scalp was numb from his sight, so he simply pulled Tuobadi out, "Princess, let's go shopping and see what new things are available in East Taizhou."

Gongshuding stayed by the wooden cart all the time, following Chu Li with mournful eyes, until Chu Li quickly disappeared from his sight while dragging Tuobadi as if fleeing.

Taizhou is close to the Southern Dynasties, and the folk customs are very different from Pingcheng, the capital of the Wei Dynasty.The people here are not brave and ruthless, most of them study Confucianism, and the folk customs are gentle.Even the vendors or shopkeepers hawking on both sides of the street seemed much softer.

It is not long before the beginning of spring, and the tender pistils are new, and the thin snow is melting, and there is vitality in the coldness, which makes people feel refreshed.

The two were wandering in the shop, when Chu Li saw a shopkeeper selling fish, he said, "You can catch fish in this solar term." He stepped forward and looked, "Dragon trapped in the shoal, fish swimming in shallow water, isn't it a bad omen?"

Princess Shanggu glanced at her, "What?"

"Ah?" Chu Li came back to his senses, and smiled embarrassedly, "I'm talking nonsense. Isn't there a lot of danger along the way, so what good or bad is there?" He couldn't help but touched his chest, "My senior sister Believe it, it’s quite good at it.”

Tuoba Di glanced at a black rope around Chu Li's neck, and seeing Chu Li touching his chest, there must be some kind of pendant on his chest.

Sensing Tuobadi's gaze, Chu Li suddenly felt that the place where her heart was touching the pendant was a little hot, but she took it out to have a look, but there was nothing abnormal.

Seeing that the pendant is shaped like a heart, its color is bright red, its texture is moist and its whole body is bright. Princess Shanggu narrowed her eyes, "This is?"

"Oh, Red Heart Bodhi." Chu Li looked down, "Why do you feel hot all of a sudden, it's really strange." She muttered, "Is it wrong?"

"how?"

"It's okay." Chu Li said jokingly, "I suddenly feel a little strange, maybe there are killers here."

Tuoba Di glanced at her, "But let you rest for a while."

"Let's go back." Chu Li dragged Tuoba Di back, "Take another wide road, there is still a sky tower there."

The Sky Tower in Taizhou has nine floors, but as far as Chu Li knows, people have only been to the third floor, and no one knows what is above it.As he spoke, he could see the towering sky tower from a distance, which is unique in Taizhou, "Look! It's there!"

Just as the two of them were about to turn around and head towards the Sky Pagoda, suddenly there was a sound of piercing the sky from all directions, it was actually bows and arrows.

Chu Li twitched the corner of his mouth, "No way, come back?"

Princess Shanggu also turned dark, "Master, you are really a crow's mouth."

It's just that the archers this time seem to be unusual. Princess Shanggu protected Chu Li, dodged the bow and arrow, and rushed forward to find shelter.However, this place is extremely empty, and there are no buildings except the Sky Pagoda, which is a hundred meters away.The two had nowhere to hide.Chu Li has nothing to do with the long-range bow and arrow.Even though she was strong and strong, she was soon overwhelmed by the arrows with her bare hands.Seeing this, Tuobadi quickly blocked her behind, holding a sharp arrow he picked up to block her in embarrassment.

"Princess, don't worry about me, you rush out first!" Chu Li's forehead was covered with cold sweat, he didn't expect this time to be so dangerous, "Otherwise, I'm afraid we both will die." As he said that, he dodged and dodged another arrow .

However, if he could hide from the front, he could not hide from the back, not to mention the chaotic arrows from all directions. Chu Li tried to dodge with difficulty, but he heard a "puchi", and when he looked closely, Tuoba Di was shot in the abdomen.

"Princess!" Chu Li was shocked.Tuobadi clutched his stomach and said loudly, "Chu Li, hurry up and find a rescuer!"

Chu Li didn't care, and stepped forward to block Tuoba Di, "Stop talking, let's go together!"

"Be careful!" Tuoba Di suddenly took her into his arms, hugged her and dodged sideways.

It turned out that an arrow was flying from the back of Chu Li's heart.However, it was too late and then too fast, when the arrow reached Chu Li's shoulder, it suddenly broke and fell.

It turned out to be knocked down by a stone.

Chu Li was dumbfounded, who is saving her?Strange to say, after this feathered arrow was knocked down, the arrows in all directions seemed to disappear suddenly.

It was eerily quiet all around.

If it weren't for the messy arrows lying horizontally on the ground, it would almost make people think that nothing dangerous had ever happened here.

It's just that the wound on Tuoba Di's abdomen clearly told them that he had indeed walked in front of the Palace of the King of Hell just now.

With lingering fears in their hearts, they got up quickly, and Chu Li helped Tuoba Di to leave here in a hurry.But he didn't see a woman standing tall and tall on the third floor of the Sky Tower, and she was relieved when she watched the two of them out of sight.

In a hurry, Chu Li picked up Princess Shanggu by the waist and ran away.

This scene is so similar, just like Princess Shanggu saved her several times in Pingcheng.The first time, Princess Shanggu in plain clothes helped her save Zhu'er; the second time, Princess Shanggu rescued her from prison, and she was exonerated from the crime of murdering the celestial master Kou Qianzhi; rescued her.Now, he was seriously injured to protect her.

Chu Li's heart was burning hot, and he hugged Princess Shanggu tightly, wishing he could run away.

At the beginning, she was listed as the first-class suspect in the murder of the national teacher, and Princess Shanggu was ordered to arrest her.Before she could leave Pingcheng with Zhu'er, she was stopped by Princess Shanggu.Princess Shanggu's face was gloomy, and she put her arms around her waist and put her on the horse.The two galloped all the way, Chu Li felt very uncomfortable seeing her rushing on the road, "Princess, be careful not to hit anyone!" Tuobadi ignored her at all and just drove the horse.Chu Li's resistance was futile, so he had to let go of his voice and shout, "Everyone, get out of the way, get out of the way!"

When he arrived at the Princess Mansion, Chu Li's voice was already hoarse.Tuoba Di threw her off the horse, and Chu Li fell to the ground. Before he could realize what was going on, he was imprisoned by Princess Shanggu in the private prison of the Princess Mansion in a daze.Tuoba Di scolded his head and face in the prison, "Chu Li, are you convicted?"

Chu Li carefully analyzed the ins and outs of the matter, but did not find anything wrong.Then he saluted respectfully, "I report to the princess that the daughter of the people does not know what crime she has committed, so please ask Princess Shanggu to explain it clearly."

Princess Shanggu looked at her condescendingly, "You are stubborn even when you are about to die, Chu Li, you are not hard-boned, you are stubborn." Chu Li pursed his lips, and said the same words, "I hope the princess will make it clear."

Tuobadi glanced at her and turned his back, the servant next to him said, "Chu Li, a pariah, murdered the national teacher, fled in fear of crime, and the crime will not be forgiven!"

Chu Li was startled, "National teacher... what happened to Kou Tianshi?"

The servant scolded, "You lowly bastard, you're still pretending to be confused! How could it be such a coincidence that the national teacher disappeared as soon as you left?" He snorted, and dropped Chu Li's luggage with a "bang", revealing some gold and silver , "The national teacher took you in and let you eat and drink for free, but you are greedy for money and murder, you are really wolf-hearted!"

Tuobadi then turned around, and looked at Chu Li with a pair of eyes without emotion, "What do you have to say?"

Chu Li said expressionlessly, "Princess Qi, Minnv is innocent. The gold and silver were given to Zhu'er and me by Kou Tianshi. There is nothing unclean on Minnv."

"Are you saying you're innocent if you say you're not guilty?" Tuobadi's voice was extremely calm, with no emotion or anger.

Chu Li raised his chin slightly, met Tuoba Di's eyes calmly, and said word by word, "I can't decide whether the crime is true, but it shouldn't be decided by this servant with a few far-fetched words. I act Frank, never cover up. Princess just send someone to investigate."

"Oh?" Tuobadi couldn't cope with Chu Li's scorching gaze, she blinked slightly, her voice was cold, "You are open and open, never covering up?"

"Yes." Chu Li's voice was steady, but the volume was not high but it seemed to be powerful.

Tuobadi caught Chu Li's straight spine from the corner of his eyes, and saw that she faced such an unjust case calmly, calmly and calmly, and dealt with it politely. Most importantly, she did see the openness from Chu Li. The two words and an indescribable demeanor, after watching for a long time, Tuoba Di didn't come back to his senses until the attendant called her in a low voice. Feeling ashamed and admiring Chu Li, she turned around and sat on the couch moved by the servant, lowering her eyes and whispering, "Kneel down."

Chu Li had no objection, and knelt down as he said.

Tuoba Di played with the jade wrench on his thumb, and asked in a deep voice, "Where are you from?"

"Shangluo County, Jingzhou."

"There is no such person as Chu Li in Shangluo County's household registration." Tuobadi raised his eyes and stared at her.

Chu Li's eyelids moved slightly, and he said calmly, "Chu Li, a daughter of the people, was born in Ye County, Xiangzhou. My father, Chu Qian, used to be a minor official in Ye County, Xiangzhou, but because of his outspokenness, he offended the local magistrate and was expelled from Ye County. Since then, he wandered around and became the lowest pariah. He died in Shangluo County 11 years ago while making alchemy for a famous family. Chu Li’s identity