On the Importance of Finishing Work

Wu Zhengyong was choked by Xu Tian, ​​and before he showed any other expressions, Wu Wei had already called out in a panic, "Brother?!"

Regardless of the little beauty in front of him, he raised his foot and kicked the dead soldier on the side, shouting: "What are you doing in a daze?! Why don't you hurry up and save people?!"

Xu Tian pinched Wu Zhengyong's fingers and tightened them. Seeing his elder brother's face turned livid, Wu Wei became even more panicked, "Don't, don't, don't...Xu, Xu...Brother Xu, don't, if you have something to say, If you have something to say, say it...you are cold...calm down!! First, first put me...my elder brother down!"

Xu Tian was unmoved, he looked at Wu Wei and said coldly, "Tell them to back down."

Wu Wei nodded repeatedly.

"Okay, okay!" You turned his head and yelled at the dead soldiers beside him: "Back! Back up!!"

Seeing that those people not only didn't intend to retreat, but were ready to unsheath their weapons, Wu Wei's face turned pale, and he didn't know where he got the courage, so he directly pulled out a man's knife and pierced through the man's lower abdomen .

"Stand back! I tell you to back off!!!"

Wu Wei hissed and howled, the blood was splashed on his face when he drew the knife just now, making his swollen face even more terrifying.

Now that Wu Zhengyong has been captured, it is said that Wu Wei is their master.Several dead soldiers looked at each other, although they knew something was wrong, they remained silent after all and took a few steps back.

Wu Wei swung the saber with his left hand, and the blood on the blade dripped an irregular curve on the ground. As soon as he let go, the saber hit the ground with a bang.

Wu Wei turned around with his legs shaking, and was about to say "let my brother go", when something reflective flashed his eyes.

In just a moment, something flew past his head, the sharp sound of breaking wind ended with the muffled sound of a sharp weapon piercing the flesh.Wu Wei suddenly realized something, his teeth were chattering, he turned his head and looked back...

...Arrows and arrows sealed their throats, and their round eyes seemed to be telling that they would never die.

Wu Wei's overwhelmed legs finally couldn't hold on, and he fell limply on the ground. Amidst the bloody smell, there was a faint smell of urine.

Xu Tian didn't respond to the scene—whether it was blood, corpses, or the ugliness of the enemy's fear, it had long been commonplace for him.He raised his hand and struck Wu Zhengyong unconscious, and waited silently for Shi Yue's instructions.

...just like back then.

But on the inside, it's completely different.

in the imperial city.

Everything Wu Qingxing planned seemed to end before it even started.

It was supposed to take advantage of the opportunity of the Tenth Prince to report the incident.Both the left and right deputy commanders of the imperial guards were already his people, and it was a perfect opportunity to report to the commander that he was sick at home some time ago.And the prince's mansion in Beijing is also surrounded by dead men.

……

Waiting until tomorrow, tomorrow morning, the ministers will find that the dragon chair has already been replaced...

If there are people who refuse to bow down, they will not be able to step out of the hall.

But now...

In the Hall of Qinde, the smell of blood diffused.

The carpet from Bosgon was stained dark red with blood, the soft and fluffy plush collapsed wetly, and another one of them fell down, splashing blood droplets on the already soaked carpet .

And that person...that person, called "Your Majesty", sat at the desk in a leisurely posture, looking down at the memorial in his hand, but the sword, light and sword in front of him was not worth raising his eyelids.

When everything was over, the hall fell silent again, most of the people were dead, and the rest were tied up and held in place.No one blocked their mouths, but these people all sat on the ground with ashen faces, with a dead look on their faces, and no one spoke.

—What is there to say now?

The hall was quiet for a long time, Li Yun looked up as if he had finally read the notebook in his hand.

But within a short while, the corpses in the main hall have been dragged down, and the blood-soaked carpets have also been replaced.The servants who could be in front of the imperial court were all dexterous, and even the incense was lit in the hall, and the smell of blood was also dispelled.

——If there were not so many people tied and kneeling in the hall, it would look no different from usual.

Li Yun's expression didn't change, he stood up, took a few steps forward, stood beside Li Jingnian, and said condescendingly, "This is... what you want to tell me?"

Li Jingnian flinched back in fear, but after a while, he walked forward on his knees again, crying loudly: "Baby...you are so confused!! Father... Father...you, you are thinking of the child, forgive me , How about bypassing the boy this time?! The boy must make up his mind!!"

Li Yun looked at his tearful son and was silent for a moment——

... He has actually given him many opportunities over the years.

He finally sighed, and raised his head again, the only soft emotion in his eyes disappeared, and he ordered in a flat tone: "You handle it."

Li Jingnian was still at a loss, but the man in the cloak who had been standing behind Li Yun in silence took a step forward and said "Yes" in salute.

The hood came down, and when he saw the man's appearance, Li Jingnian was astonished, "Six...six brothers?!"

Wu Qingxing's eyes also opened wide for a moment, but they quickly closed again in despair.

——No wonder, no wonder... from the very beginning, it was defeated.

On the other side, at the gate of Liuyuan.

Dozens of guards came out from the other courtyard, quickly disposed of the group of corpses, and dragged away Wu Wei who was lying on the ground and trembling like a dead pig.

A guard walked up to Xu Tian, ​​Xu Tian handed over Wu Zhengyong who was unconscious in his hand, but he was taken aback after seeing the man's appearance clearly.

He remembered that this person was called "Huo Kuan"?

The arrest warrants were issued all over the six states in the north, and the streets and alleys of the capital were even plastered... After such a fierce pursuit, this person returned to the capital without a sound? !

Xu Tian twitched the corner of his mouth, but couldn't smile at all.

The plan that was thought to be seamless, now looks like a joke.

——No, talking about "seamless clothes" in front of the military adviser...is a big joke.

Xu Tian pondered, but suddenly his expression became serious, and a series of footsteps came from the corner of the street.

--Friend or foe? !

Subconsciously, he thought this thought was funny. In his current situation, no matter which side he came from, he couldn't be called a "friend".

However, when he actually saw the person coming, he was still taken aback for a moment. This person...he remembered that it was the eldest grandson of Cui Sikong.

Xu Tian smiled wryly, Cui Sikong even knew what happened here, and it was really impossible to take chances.

After experiencing what happened in Xishan, Cui He reported the situation to his grandfather when he returned, and also sent someone to watch Lu Guogong's mansion.

Naturally, other people were worried about the residences of the princes. Cui He heard that the Wu family brothers had gone to the Liuyuan, so he hurried over with the nurse at home.

Cui He didn't know that he was misunderstood as his grandfather's meaning because he was worried about his friend's coming.

As soon as he came, he saw the big pool of blood on the ground, his heart skipped a beat, and he yelled "Ayi?!", and hurried forward. tone.

He was also in a moment of anxiety just now, so he lost his composure.

Waiting for a closer look at the atmosphere here, I can guess the general situation.

When the time came, Yue smiled and comforted him, "I'm fine."

Cui He also came to his senses, looked around, and couldn't help sighing: "My trip this time is superfluous."

Shi Yue smiled and shook his head, "Brother Cui is worried about me, why is it unnecessary?"

However, looking at the blood stains around him, "I'm afraid it's inconvenient to receive Brother Cui today. I'll definitely come to thank you another day."

Cui He knew that Shi Yue was afraid that he had no intention of exchanging pleasantries at this moment, so he only said a few polite words, and then returned in a grandiose manner with his own nursing home.

And in the palace.

After Li Jingxin escorted all the thieves including his younger brother to the sky prison, he came back again to report.

Li Yun seemed to be in a trance, and did not reply to Li Jingxin's words for a while.Li Jingxin just knelt down obediently, waiting for a response.

After a long time, Li Yun seemed to come back to his senses suddenly. He looked up at his son, and Li Jingxin's face was a little pale due to the heavy oppression.

Li Yun asked slowly: "How do you plan to deal with them?"

Li Yun didn't hide the tentative meaning in his tone, he also wanted to know if this son would plead for his brother, or just kill him...

Li Jingxin lowered his eyes, but he did not hesitate to speak, "After the Dali Temple finds out the guilt, it should be dealt with according to the national law."

"National law..." Li Yun repeated it several times lightly and briefly, and suddenly laughed softly.He got up and walked to Li Jingxin's side, and said, "Get up."

Li Jingxin did not refuse, "Thank you, Father, for your kindness."

Li Yun's expression softened a little, "You deserve the credit for this incident... Tell me, what reward do you want?"

When he was speaking, he glanced in one direction, and that direction was... the East Palace.

Li Yun paused, then added meaningfully: "Or... what kind of reward do you want?"

Li Jingxin understood Li Yun's meaning in an instant.

During this period of time, he walked by his father's side every day, and he also knew a little bit about his father's temperament.

——Father does not dislike ambitious people, and even admires them a little...

He felt that even if he mentioned the "Prince of the Eastern Palace" now, his father would agree.

but……

[If I want something, I still need His Highness's help. 】

Thinking of Mr. Xiao's words that day, Li Jingxin gritted his teeth, he took a step back and kowtowed to the ground, "I am bold enough to ask my father for something."

Li Yun raised his eyebrows, a little surprised, "Have you thought about it? This kind of opportunity... there is no second time."

Li Jingxin still kowtowed and said, "I have thought it over clearly."

Li Yun was a little curious now, "What is it?"

Li Jingxin: "A palace lantern, in Changning Hall."

The smile on Li Yun's face froze for a moment.

He wants to ask, who told you about this lamp.But finally fell silent.

After a while, he whispered, "Come with me."