king game

Lu Qianqiu withdrew the sword in his hand.This time was the third attack in this month. The people in Huizhaojing were stopped by the Ouchi guards next to the Empress. Because of the plan to divert the tiger away from the mountain, Lu Qianqiu also had to face a man in black who was about to break through. After resisting the opponent's sixteen moves, Lu Qianqiu gave him a sword, cutting off the sleeve of half of his arm.

Seeing that they could not complete their work, the assassins left behind a few corpses and were about to retreat outside the palace.Some people who could not escape fell under the guard's sword light, and Lu Qianqiu's sword was also stained with blood. At this moment, he seemed to be no different from the other guards of the empress.

However, his achievements cannot be ignored. The fact that he was able to reach the current state when he was no more than 20 years old makes some people feel horrible, and besides the horror, it also makes some people Excitement arose in people's hearts.

After all, the reason why the empress was able to win the throne at the beginning was the most important factor in the lack of strength of the Li clan.

Lu Qianqiu didn't think too much about it.Because he didn't have a chance to pay attention to those people.In order to fulfill the promise he made in front of everyone, he has never left the palace once since he entered the palace.If necessary, he will always guard the empress's side, even if someone wants to frame him, there will be no chance.

After washing away the bloody smell all over his body, Lu Qianqiu turned back and entered the empress' palace.The other party was reclining on the bed, waiting for his report this time.When Lu Qianqiu walked in, she seemed to have just woken up from a doze, she patted the bed beside her and asked Lu Qianqiu to sit on it.

"It seems that I still underestimated you," she said with a smile, her eyes turned around Lu Qianqiu's body, "I really can't imagine how you have practiced to the point where you are today. Back then, when I was your age, He is still a little talented person that no one in the palace knows..."

Lu Qianqiu laughed: "When I first entered the rivers and lakes, I was also unknown."

When the empress heard this, the memories from before were quickly scattered, and she said with great interest: "I heard that you used another name to win a ranking in the elite list?"

"Ashamed," Lu Qianqiu said with some embarrassment, "only ranked 78th."

The empress snorted coldly: "That's because you little guy doesn't want to show yourself." She straightened up slightly, her fingernails were painted bright red, and she said with an unshakable expression: "The group of guys in Yaoguang Palace are also Slack, some things are not as sensitive as before."

Lu Qianqiu shook his head: "The ranking needs to be based on their respective records. Some people are strong enough, but they don't have enough combat experience. It's not good for Yaoguang Palace to place them above others. Otherwise, not only will they It will cause others to question the ranking, and it will also lead to more debates and competitions."

The empress raised the corners of her lips, and she pointedly said: "You have good intentions, but some people will never accept it."

Lu Qianqiu said: "It's nothing, it's just my guess."

The empress ignored him: "These few waves of assassins in the palace are still less, and more of them are from the prison. Those old guys supported their masters, and when the matter failed, their masters pushed the blame to them." On the head...but that kid Li Xian didn't even think about it, just with those five old fellows, can he really command three celestial beings?"

The smile on Lu Qianqiu's face remained unchanged, and he only sighed in his heart.

The empress also didn't seem to observe him, but why should she observe him if she has the heart of heaven and man?The thoughts and thoughts of everyone around her couldn't escape her sense, "There must be someone behind them," the empress said calmly, "That stupid guy Li Xian is just a chess piece thrown out for temptation, it's done, he may not He can ascend to the throne of God, but if he loses, he can play his role of covering up."

"So, in order to hide their existence," the empress laughed dangerously: "Either save those old guys, or let them die..."

She suddenly raised her eyes to look at Lu Qianqiu, and then, seeing the heavy expression on his face, she couldn't bear it anymore. She sighed and said with a smile: "You shouldn't have come back with your temper."

Lu Qianqiu did not get into the horns as she imagined, he replied softly: "There is nothing I should or should not, I will always try to do something."

The empress didn't continue anymore, she changed the subject and said: "Forget it, don't talk about those annoying things anymore, you have spent five years in the rivers and lakes, have you experienced anything during this period, and what kind of things have you handed over?" Friends, speak out and let me have fun together."

Lu Qianqiu began to talk about all the things he encountered since he first entered the rivers and lakes. He didn't hold anything back. He talked about some trivial daily life in a warm and interesting way. As he narrated, a kind of love that was completely different from the class of the empress. The scenes of different lives slowly unfolded in front of her.The daily life of ordinary people, the joy and suffering they experienced, treachery and simplicity, are painted into a picture scroll that spreads out gradually, and is displayed in front of the empress...

Gradually, the empress' eyes became blurred a little bit.The candles in the palace were brightly lit, and the flickering flames were finally extinguished until the middle of the night.

There is a Wangchun Building in the east of Luoyang City, where dishes and drinks are sold, and the second and third floors are for pedestrians to stay.Its interior decoration is quite charming, and the first floor is also carved with the cloud pattern of white cranes. Sitting on the side, it seems that even his own social status has increased a little, which looks very classy.

The owner of this house is also an old man from the Tang Dynasty. During Taizong's time, he opened a restaurant in Chang'an City. The name is also called Wangchun Tower. It is located on the side of the river in the city. It was the favorite party of the dignitaries and dignitaries place.The boss is also decisive. When the empress moved the capital, he made a decision and followed him to continue his restaurant business in Luoyang City.

It was a morning when there were not many guests, the weather was gloomy, and the sun was hiding behind the dark clouds.When Yao Chong came in, he was only accompanied by the old servant he was most familiar with.His complexion was very pale, and against the background of his black clothes, he showed an unhealthy color.

Three nights ago, the remnants of the Pure Land Sect vainly attempted to surprise the capital and rescue a group of disciples who were detained in the sect.The leader is Shandao's most proud disciple Huai Gan.The people in the palace were tied up, before the imperial guards in the city had time to mobilize, Yao Chong bumped into the opponent, and instead of hitting him three times in a row, because another person sneaked up from behind, his energy was dragged down, and Huai Gan took advantage of the situation. Pressing a palm on his chest, Yao Chong was seriously injured in front of everyone's eyes... Therefore, his expression did not arouse many people's doubts.

He went to the top third floor.There are already people waiting in the building.When Yao Chong walked into the room, the man looked over from the painting and calligraphy on the east side of the room.After seeing Yao Chong's face, he politely came forward and saluted: "Mr. Yao."

Yao Chong didn't put on airs either, or in other words, he didn't have any airs at all, "Jiu Ling," he said with a smile, "Your master asked you to come and deliver medicine to me, besides that, what else is there?" Any other promises?"

At this time, Zhang Jiuling no longer looks elegant in white clothes. He has a new flute hanging from his waist. The previous flute has been given to Lu Qianqiu by him. He changed into a blue scholar shirt, and his appearance has also been modified. With some adjustments, he looks like an ordinary student in Luoyang City.

He respectfully sent a small box, Yao Chong opened it, and saw that it was indeed the most precious pill in Jiugong Mountain. The quantity is very small, and it is said that it takes more than half a year for the owner of Jiugong Mountain to fire one.

"Master suspects that the Empress was in that battle," Zhang Jiuling said very calmly, "It's not that she was unharmed."

Yao Chong laughed: "The three of us have been killed to the point of throwing away our helmets and armor, and there are still people who doubt that His Majesty is not injured?"

Zhang Jiuling talked eloquently: "There is no solid evidence for the ranking of the Nine Heavens Ranking. After the empress talked with the real Luofu, the real Luofu was willing to be her own. That's why I got the current ranking. Sima Chengzhen rebelled back then. The "Yin Fu Jing" taken away from the Shangqing Palace has its own magic method. It's not that Mr. Tongxuan failed to track down the traitor back then. It's just that Mr. Sima had hidden a hand in secret, which made Mr. Tongxuan finally return without success. It can be seen that Sima Chengzhen The seventh place on the Nine Heavens Ranking is actually somewhat underestimated by him..."

Yao Chong sighed: "Lord Luoshan even told you all this? It seems that he really values ​​you as a disciple. There are so many talents among young people, and we are also old in this generation."

Zhang Jiuling was not satisfied, he sighed as well, and said: "There will always be someone who catches up later. Compared with that one, what I am doing now is nothing?"

Yao Chong's eyes darkened, and he immediately understood who Zhang Jiuling was referring to. He was silent for a while, and then said: "If your majesty is really injured, then she will keep that majesty by her side, intending to I'm afraid it's not that simple."

"You mean?" Zhang Jiuling realized something.

"Either they are investigating him," Yao Chong said, "or...they are seeking revenge."

Zhang Jiuling subconsciously touched the piece of jade that he had hidden, and the thoughts in his mind were so fast that even he didn't know it clearly.

"If she suffered an injury we don't know about," Yao Chong said slowly, "then there would be a reason for her crazy actions before. The reason why she didn't do it thoroughly was because the Highness came to stop her. She Suspicious of Prince Rui, suspicious of the princess, and that His Highness has a close relationship with these two, in her current state, it's hard to say that she won't do more..."

Zhang Jiuling said complicatedly in his eyes: "Perhaps he shouldn't have been born in this royal family."

"No!" Yao Chong vetoed him sharply: "You are wrong, he should belong to this clan by nature!"

"You..." Zhang Jiuling couldn't understand.

"You all only saw his sacrifice and his determination," Yao Chong said word by word, "Haven't you ever thought that if another person came, they would really be able to change the Empress' will? She Will you allow anyone to walk by your side?”

Zhang Jiuling shook.

"They can't," Yao Chong answered for him, "Only he can."