Datang: Salted fish at the beginning, Gao Yang was given marriage by Li Er

Chapter 423

The last ray of light fell in the setting sun, and in the dim sky, torches were lit in the school grounds.

puff.

The arrow was stably inserted into the red dot of the bull's eye, the remaining power was still there, and the tail feathers trembled.

"it is good!"

"His Royal Highness is good at archery!"

The two personal guards around applauded and cheered, and immediately one of them took the longbow from Li Chengqian and hung it on the weapon holder.

"With a distance of a hundred paces, even some soldiers in the Qianniu Guard cannot hit every shot. His Royal Highness is truly astonishing in stamina. Three hits make us feel ashamed."

Facing the flattering words, Li Chengqian just smiled and did not answer.

A court lady came from behind and handed over a square scarf that had been dusted off. Li Chengqian wiped his hands and looked around.

"Li Zhen, haven't you returned yet?"

Both are the personal bodyguards of His Highness the Crown Prince, so the two of them naturally knew about Li Zhen. They sent Li Chongyi, the eldest son of the county prince's mansion, out at noon today.

One arched his arms and responded.

"Guard Li is highly skilled in martial arts, and most of them are practicing sword skills with Mr. Li, and his subordinates will go out of the palace to find someone."

Li Chengqian handed over the scarf, looked at the dimming sky, and walked slowly out of the school grounds.

"Li Chongyi has always been naughty and bold by nature."

"I heard what Gu said today that Li Xian has been slow to hand over the greeting card, it is probably because of his heart."

"Now go to the firearms camp to find out. If you meet two people, you will come down and don't let them cause trouble."

The guards behind him bowed their hands and took the order. Li Chengqian, who took two steps, was called back again by Li Chengqian who stopped.

"Forget it, there is no need to do so."

Looking down, looking at the dim figure cut out by the torch on the ground, Li Chengqian pondered for a moment, and then said.

"Li Xian is used to doing things in his own way, so it's good to let this naughty boy suppress him."

"If Li Zhen comes back, let him come to the dormitory to look for orphans, who have to wash and eat."

After finishing speaking, Li Chengqian got up and went to the bedroom. He was riding a horse and shooting arrows in the early hours. His body was already sweating. Two maids in the palace undressed him and walked into the bathtub covered with flower petals.

Soon.

Li Zhen was wearing armor and stepped across the threshold.

The gauze cut out by the reflected candlelight on the screen of the side hall floats, and the three figures playing in the water, diffuse the fragrance in the corner of the hall, and from time to time, there is a smirk coming from behind the screen.

Li Zhen, whose head was re-wrapped with new gauze, glanced slightly, lowered his brows, and was quite embarrassed for a while, not knowing whether to wait or go first.

"But Li Zhen?"

Perhaps it was because of the slight vibration of the armor, and Li Chengqian's relaxed and freehand questioning came from behind the screen.

"Yes."

Li Zhen, who was about to turn around, stopped his steps, bowed solemnly towards the screen again, and stared at the pear wood floor with a dignified expression.

"how?"

A simple question in the house's return visit made Li Zhen's brows furrow even deeper, and he felt flustered.

"Mr. Li, he... he was almost frightened by Li Xian..."

wow.

Water stains overflowed from the tub and fell to the floor. Even with his head down, Li Zhen also felt a pair of eyes looking over the screen, both surprised and sullen.

The woman's laughter and laughter also stopped for a moment, and there was no dialogue for a few breaths.A moment later, with the sound of splashing water, Li Chengqian stepped out of the tub, and two maids in the palace wiped and changed his clothes.

After being surprised, Li Chengqian turned to calm down.

Being able to be 'invited' into the firearms camp by this kid, it must be easy to deal with this kid Li Chongyi. He may have almost frightened this arrogant and domineering Li Chongyi into a daze, which surprised Li Chengqian.

"Chongyi and Li Xiansu have never met each other, there is no grievance or enmity, how dare Li Xian do this?"

"Tell me carefully."

Hearing the rustling sound of getting dressed, Li Zhen didn't dare to be negligent, and panic suddenly arose in his heart, fearing that Li Chengqian would see the scene of his head being wounded.

"In the Zuihua Building, Mr. Li wanted to draw a sword to scare him, but was dissuaded by his mother Fang, the shopkeeper of the restaurant. Afterwards, Mr. Li ordered the oiran to accompany the table to drink, and Li Xian became violent for no reason."

"Perhaps because he drank half a jar of wine and gained courage. He beat people in public, and hung Mr. Li halfway over the railing, threatening him with a sword..."

Tapping.

With a little moisture in his footsteps, he stepped on the wooden floor and made a creaking sound. He stopped at the screen and looked at the half-kneeling figure with a sandbag wrapped around his head. He was obviously suffocated and asked words with surprise.

"You are hurt?"

"Cheng's eldest son and Qin's eldest son were also present at the time, and my subordinate fought with the two of them, causing some skin injuries."

No warrior would admit defeat easily, especially when the scar on his head was caused by a sneak attack that was caught off guard.

Li Zhen wasn't worried about his injuries, but felt uneasy about not protecting Li Chongyi well. He was afraid that Li Chengqian would be punished, so he buried his head even lower, and his forehead was faintly sweating.

"I haven't met before, but to be able to do such a heavy hand, and then involve you in it, it seems that Li Xianshi has long been determined to teach Chongyi a lesson."

"The young man with a weak crown has made some meritorious deeds in the Western Expedition, and he has produced some treasures that have attracted praise from the courtiers. He is naturally a little frivolous in his disposition. After all, he is a young man who has lost his money after drinking."

Skipping the half-kneeling figure, Li Chengqian stroked the green stubble on his chin in the side hall, and stopped walking for a moment.

"You are the party involved in this matter, and you still need to go to Dali Temple to make a statement."

"The person who hurt the county king will never let this matter pass easily. It seems that Li Xian has something to do this time."

"You go, go to Dali Temple and report the truth, there is no need to deliberately smear."

He didn't lose his temper as he imagined, and he didn't accuse himself of any crimes, so that Li Zhen looked over in astonishment, stood up and saluted tentatively, and asked words cautiously when he moved illegally.

"His Royal Highness, if Li Xian is thrown into prison, we..."

Li Chengqian didn't speak immediately, he seemed to be hesitant about the decision in his heart, the candlelight sprinkled his handsome and slightly drooping face, showing a rare solemnity.

Then, with a soft sigh, he let out a long sigh of relief.

"The matter of inviting the banquet is over, and there is no need to report to other noble ministers."

"After all, he is still too young, and his mood is unstable. Behind Chongyi is the palace of the prince, and Gu will not risk his life to rescue Li Xian. Even if he comes down to his father's protection this time, he will not be able to go to prison, and Gu will not dare to take it back. Subordinate. After this matter is over, the years will polish this kid's mind before making a decision."

Stopping at the door, Li Chengqian opened the door and looked up at the Tiangeng star that was getting brighter in the sky, with helplessness and regret on his face.

"Let the king of Wei and the king of Wu fight. Although this boy is a sharp sword, he can also bruise the person holding the sword."

"If you want to return to your subordinates, you will lose too much..."

The tapping fingers behind his back slightly stopped, Li Chengqian turned his head slightly, and glanced behind him from the corner of his eye.

"You can understand how to say it when you go to Dali Temple."

"clear."

With a wave of his arm, Li Chengqian turned around, skipped Li Zhenkuo and walked towards the bedroom.

"Go."

"Presumably tomorrow's imperial city will be extremely lively. Let's find out what King Wei and King Wu are doing."

"These dudes must have been taken to Dali Temple for temporary detention, to find out the results of the disposal, and report to Gu Shi."

"Remember, the farther the East Palace is from this matter, the better."

Li Zhen bowed his hands and agreed, and immediately stepped out of the threshold, hastily stepping out of the halo illuminated by the paper lantern.

(End of this chapter)