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The wind and smoke gradually dissipated, and Jiang Dulu appeared in front of Chenghuang at some point, holding the "Dulu" sword vertically.The thunder and gale just now seemed to be split by this sword. Blood and flesh flew in front of him, and the flag was tilted. Behind him, Emperor Dayong and many courtiers were almost unharmed.He stepped forward to pick up the Cang Si corpse with the tip of his sword, the hard-to-find thick jade horn bone has been split into several pieces, the fracture is sharp, and it is still stained with scarlet blood.

After confirming that there was no further trouble, Jiang Dulu turned around and knelt down on one knee, "It's too late to save you."

At this time, the soldiers came to their senses, shouting "Help me" mixed with the sound of armor rubbing, and came to the front.Li Yin was still sitting on Chenghuang, his figure was as majestic as a mountain, which made all the officials heave a sigh of relief.But I saw that the saint's face was a little pale, and he might have been injured in the assassination just now.In the early years, there were bloody times in the sage's personal conquests, but for some reason, this time, it was particularly worrying.

Fortunately, when Li Yin got off Chenghuang, although his steps were slow, he was still steady.He came to the place where the young soldier was standing, bent down and picked up a broken bag.

General Zuo of the Jinwu Guard said in a low voice: "Saint, General Wei..." Before finishing speaking, Zhou Hanzhen, the general of the Jinwu Guard, stepped forward and knelt down, "The last general is ineffective in supervision, please punish the saint!"

When Zhou Hanzhen knelt down, all the Jinwu guards also knelt down in unison.Holding the blood-stained broken armor, Li Yin swept across the soldiers with lightning-like eyes, without saying a word.The west wind was like a knife, and the armor was icy cold. All the soldiers headed by Zhou Hanzhen were silent, only the horses that had not recovered from the fright were still neighing uncomfortably.

That Cang Si was brought by Jin Wuwei Lang, even if it was a demon assassinating, Jin Wuwei would still be guilty of ignoring it.Then Wei Chenggang, who had made a great contribution to hunting a strange beast, had such an accident happen, instead, he was going to be tortured, and even his relatives might be held accountable.

When all the soldiers were terrified, Li Yin finally turned around and put the broken armor on the pool of flesh and blood, "What a good man, he died for me before he showed his ambition. These soldiers should be buried alive. "

Zhou Hanzhen, whose heart was half cold, finally breathed a sigh of relief, and looked at the pool of flesh and blood with emotion. This young man is indeed bloody, and at the critical moment of life and death, he did not hesitate to risk his life to protect the saint Zhouquan. This death not only preserved his reputation, Nor will it implicate relatives.Looking at the horrific corpse, he secretly sighed in his heart, this is a worthy death.

But Wei Chenggang's death, even though the layer of pot ashes on Jin Wuwei's back was washed away, no one breathed a sigh of relief.

Li Chan held the heart sword hanging in his sleeve and looked at Emperor Dayong in the twilight.He also thought of the old story of the sage traveling westward to Mount Taodu last year, the chaos in Xuandu, and the disasters in the states that lasted for more than half a year.

Since Li Yin returned to Beijing this spring, the disasters in various places have subsided, and the middle school has returned to stability.But this stability is only an appearance. If Li Yin wants to seal the gate of the town and cut off the energy of the world, all the unfinished achievements of the ancestors of the ancestors, it is tantamount to provoking the world's monsters and even the gods and Buddhas. How can his enemies Will you let it go?
Inexplicably, Li Chan thought of the bustling market in Yujing and the increasingly stable life in Guangzhaifang, and these scenes were gradually replaced by scenes of homelessness and Yizi's disintegration.The autumn wind blew into the collar, and it was icy cold, and the auspicious rainbow light of the five-colored deer reflected like a bloody sun was a little strange.

Is this really a sign of peace and prosperity?He didn't believe in the prophecy, but he murmured in his heart, wishing, wishing.

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When the sun was setting, the guards regrouped, and the assassination of Mingduquanzhiye was not publicized.The people greeted the autumn hunting team along the road, and when they saw the five-colored deer beside the saint, they cheered loudly, and there was no worry about the coming troubled times.

However, such a major event cannot be kept secret for long after all. Within a few days, rumors spread in Yujing City.Last year when the sage traveled westward, there were rumors that he was seriously injured. The rumors had already dissipated, but when they spread again, they intensified.There are rumors in the market that the sage has fought many battles all his life, and left behind many hidden diseases. He was attacked by the monster sage when he left Longwu Pass last year. He was already injured by force. He was assassinated again this time, and he probably died soon.

As if to confirm this rumor, the matter of the son of heaven being fortunate to study and the prince's apprenticeship a month ago was also rumored to mean that the sage knew that his time was numbered and he intended to pass on the throne.

There are also rumors from all walks of life that there is no shortage of demon prophecies. For example, the sage Zen Taodu Shanben is against the will of heaven.The disasters in the states last year, and even the assassination of Qiushou, are the consequences of this.

People are in a state of panic, and various divisions in Beijing are also busy. The Beiya Imperial Army and Fengchen Guards launched a city-wide search for the assassination. No raving is spared.In just three days, more than [-] people were imprisoned for the reasons of deceiving the public with evil words and practicing heresy.

Li Chan, who is a bachelor of Qianyuan and concurrently an envoy of Gyeonggi Tours, has no time to practice and study. Human spirits, once discovered, will never be let go.

Fortunately, under the protection of Li Chan's identity, the monsters in the house were not affected by this hunt.But recently, he likes to find the red medicine that Yingniang visits, so he only dares to hide it at home.The five-colored deer cub that Li Chan brought back from Hunan Mountain was inconvenient to house because of its sensitive origins, so it had to be wronged to stay in the painting when it encountered this sudden change.

On the fifth day after the end of summer, Li Chan returned from Shenzhasi.Yesterday, Shen Zha Si Youjin hunted down a leftist demon who raised ghosts and made animals in the West Market. Two officials were killed, and the demon escaped. He also found out that the demon was hiding in the water station outside the city.He was about to go out of the city soon to arrest the demon with Captain Feiying, so he could only go home to rest for a while, but when he entered the door, he saw a guest at home.

The visitor was Wang Changyue, son of Kunyang, and Li Chan asked him to have dinner at home, and the two talked while eating.

"Come here today, it's Yingniang who insisted on sending a message from Pindao. Recently, everyone in Beijing is in danger. After all, Brother Fucha's family has a lot of inhumans, so you must be careful." Wang Changyue said with emotion, "Thanks too Brother Fucha, if it wasn't for you, Yingniang would still be staying at Deng's house, and the whole city will be searching and arresting her, she would definitely be doomed."

Hongyao served lotus leaf duck, and asked about the recent situation of her new girlfriend: "Is Yuan Ying okay?"

Wang Changyue said: "She's fine, just worried about you."

Hong Yao said: "Mr. Lao Lang will also send a few words for me. With Ah Lang here, we will be fine. Mr. Lang is also a direct bachelor. I think as long as he acts carefully, Yingniang will be fine."

Wang Changyue nodded, and said to Li Chan: "Brother Fucha was in the field of Mingduquan a few days ago, but he saw the whole story of the assassination. The saint was really injured?"

This Taoist priest upholds the virtue of good life in heaven, and he is reluctant to slap a mosquito, so it is naturally impossible to participate in the autumn hunting.Recalling the situation that day, Li Chan shook her head and said, "It seems that she is generally fine, but whether she was injured or not, only the sage himself knows."

Wang Changyue was silent for a while, sighed, and said worriedly: "Whether the saint is injured or not, this assassination has been successful."

Hearing Wang Changyue's words, Hong Yao muttered, "That's right, I can't even go out these days, and I don't know when it will stop."

The peace of the world for more than twenty years is due to the subtle check and balance between the sage and the forces of all parties after he chased away the demons.However, when the sage went west last year, he overturned the steelyard. The assassination of the sage a few days ago was the consequence.The assassination of the Son of Heaven is a great disgrace, no matter what, we must fight back.The sound of thunder in the field of Mingdu Spring, even if it didn't hurt the emperor, broke the peace and prosperity.

This was what Wang Changyue wanted to say to Li Chan, but when he saw Hong Yao's innocent appearance, he swallowed it back and squeezed out a smile, "My lady, don't worry, Yujing City is at the foot of the emperor, there can't be any big troubles, I think it won't last half a year Months, you will be able to settle down."

"Great." Hong Yao smiled happily. He and Deng Yuanying made an appointment to make lanterns together on the Mid-autumn Festival. We will enjoy the moon together during the Mid-Autumn Festival. If we can't see each other for half a month, we can make it in time for the festival. "I'll go get herbal tea." .”

Li Chan watched Hong Yao leave, and exchanged glances with Wang Changyue, both seeing the worry in each other's eyes.

The two did not talk about state affairs.

After dusk, Li Chan saw off Wang Changyue and ushered in another guest, Chen Haochu, the judge of Shen Zha Si Youjin.

Chen Haochu entered the room and closed the door, and said to Li Chan: "Chen came here today, not for business, but to remind Li Lang to be careful and keep a low profile in his actions recently, and don't let anyone get caught."

Seeing Chen Haochu's serious expression, Li Chan welcomed him to his seat, lit the oil lamp, and asked, "What happened?"

Chen Haochu said: "The whole city has been searched and arrested in recent days, only the Beiya Imperial Guards and Fengchen Guards went out, but the Jin Wu Guards did not participate. Li Lang should know why."

Li Chan said: "When the sage was assassinated, the Jinwu Guard General sacrificed his life to protect him, but the Jinwu Guard did not notice the fault after all, presumably he was suspected of it."

Chen Haochu nodded, "Many soldiers of the Jinwu Guard have been tried recently. From what Chen saw, this matter probably has nothing to do with the Jinwu Guard, but some ministers of the court and central government don't think so. In just a few days, General Zhou was arrested. A lot of criticism."

What Chen Haochu was talking about was Jinwu General Zhou Hanzhen.Li Chan also heard about the Jinwuwei matter, but he didn't know what it had to do with him, "What does Judgment Chen mean?"

Chen Haochu said: "Yesterday, Yu Shi Feng Cao gave a performance, accusing General Zhou of making acquaintance with the imperial court with the scholar Pei University of Jixian Hall based on a book of "Girls Fan Tushuo" a few months ago, and intending to join forces with Concubine De to abolish the elders and establish the younger ones, and bring disaster to the court."

Li Chan is famous for his paintings, and Zhou Hanzhen is also a superb painter. A few months ago, Zhou Hanzhen asked the academy to find him and asked him to write a preface for the "Girlfriend Illustration".He was stunned for a moment, and asked in doubt: "This "Girlfriend Picture" is to promote the deeds of virtuous women and martyrs. What does it have to do with dismantling the elders and establishing the younger ones, and disasters and chaos?"

Chen Haochu said in a deep voice: "Then "Gui Fan Tu Shuo" was written for Concubine De. Li Lang knows who Concubine De is."

Concubine De is the mother of King Yu, Li Chan nodded.

Chen Haochu also said: "The first virtuous woman recorded in this book was the queen of Yan Dynasty. The queen was originally a noble concubine, and her son, King Liang, was not the eldest son. However, the crown prince of Yan Dynasty was abolished because of his mediocrity and incompetence. Chu, let King Liang become the crown prince. Feng Yushi said that Concubine De deliberately used King Liang of the Yan Dynasty as an allusion to King Yu in preparation for deceiving the saints to abolish the elders and establish the younger ones."

Li Chan sneered, "This Feng Yushi is full and has nothing to do, so he will catch wind and shadow."

Chen Haochu shook his head and said: "If there are many people who believe, it is no longer chasing rumors. Besides, the struggle between the court and China is very complicated. Some people don't believe in it, so they have to pretend to believe it. For example, the enemies of General Zhou and Pei Xianggong will definitely not let it go. This opportunity."

Li Chan frowned.

Chen Haochu said again: "Before I came, I had already read the preface, which aimed to praise General Zhou's painting skills, but I didn't see any problems. Naturally, Li Lang did not enter the court as an official like Zheng Dashi, so he should also No one will target you. But after all, it involves a dispute between the crown prince, Li Lang still needs to be more careful." He paused, then sighed, "Speaking of which, it seems that it is because of him that Master Zheng was set up in Qingling County. He had some personal friendship with King Yu in his early years."

Li Chan pondered for a moment, "I see, thank you, Judge Chen, for reminding me."

Chen Panshi said: "Li Lang doesn't have to worry too much. I'm busy with things these days. When I'm free, I'll invite you to drink flower wine." He laughed and said, "Since Li Lang entered the academy, you and I haven't seen each other for a long time. drank."

Li Chan smiled and said, "Definitely."

After seeing off Chen Haochu, Li Chan returned to the house feeling quite depressed.Qianyuan Academy does not participate in political affairs. Although he has been in Beijing for a year, he did not experience the dangers of the court until Chen Haochu visited today.

Dai Zhu lit the crown fire, Hong Yao extinguished the oil lamp, and asked, "Ah Lang looks a little worried, what did Judge Chen say?"

Li Chan didn't want the monsters at home to worry, so she smiled and said, "I didn't say anything."

Xu Da said: "But we heard from Judge Chen that we want to drink flower wine with A Lang."

Qing Yasha lowered his voice and said: "Nonsense, Ah Lang never drinks flower wine."

Xu Da said: "What do you know, please come back to judge Chen, we didn't say that Alang is going, Alang now has the little lady of the Jiang family..." Before he finished speaking, a chopstick flew over, and Xu Da jumped three feet Gao, jumped out of the window and disappeared.

The startled Qing Yasha picked up the chopsticks and returned them to Hong Yao. Hong Yao snorted out the window and picked up the bowls and chopsticks, "Ah Lang, the search in Yujing City is so fierce now, the fox is still outside, is there any danger?" ?”

Li Chan frowned. He had been busy for a few days and didn't even have time to sleep. When Hong Yao said that, he thought about Tu Shanxi.In the past, with her alertness, she probably didn't have to worry about her safety.But at this moment, the monsters in Gyeonggi-do may put everyone in danger.What's more, Tu Shanxi has the blood of rhinoceros, if she is seen through, the small horn on her forehead will definitely remind people of Cangsi.

She was traveling alone, and she might not know about the changes in Yujing City. If she was not on guard, she would be in a dire situation, but it was inconvenient for Li Chan to ask Shen Zhasi to find her.He took a deep breath, and in just a few days, worries followed one after another.Although his supernatural powers are much more refined than before, none of these things can be solved by flying swords.

At this time, there was another knock on the door outside the garden, and Li Chan subconsciously frowned, not knowing whether it was Chen Haochu who had left and returned, or someone who brought other bad news, just as he was about to get up, Hong Yao had already walked out the door.

"I go."

She hurriedly sent the bowls and chopsticks to the kitchen, wiped her hands, and walked towards the gate of the garden.

Xu Da was faster than Hong Yao, jumped to the top of the wall, and looked at the visitor under the eaves. He was a handsome young man, wearing a black robe with a lapel collar, and he looked very strange. Standing there in a hurry, Xu Da felt a little familiar.

Hong Yao opened the door and saw this strange young man with a puzzled look on his face.

Xu Da jumped to the young man's feet and sniffed a few times. The young man looked down at Xu Da and suddenly changed his appearance.

Xu Da was startled, jumped back a zhang, and shouted: "Mrs. Fox Immortal!"

Hong Yao was stunned at the door for a long time, his nose sore, and he rushed over to hug Tu Shanxi.

Tu Shanxi patted Hong Yao on the back, Hong Yao pushed her away again, and said with wet eyes: "Dead fox, where did you go to play?"

"I'm not idle." Tu Shanxi looked at Li Chan who heard the movement in the room, and called, "Ah Lang."

Li Chan was also stunned for a while, looked at Tu Shansi, wanted to ask some questions, but only asked nonsense: "You're back?"

The lanterns under the eaves were dimly lit.Midsummer left and early autumn returned, Tu Shanxi's cold eyebrows were still as narrow as a knife, she smiled, "I'm back."