Tang Xuan

On the way, Lang Huai woke up, and said with a wry smile, "I don't know if it's luck or bad luck to meet you like this." She knew that she had broken two ribs, and Tao Jun couldn't handle it.This time I didn't bring Mr. Zhu, it seems that I have learned a few hands of bone setting on weekdays, and it still comes in handy.

"It's best for you to go and comfort Mingda later, I'm afraid she's frightened." Lang Huai arranged in a low voice: "Send someone to deliver a letter to Brother Seven and ask him to come over."

"Master, I've done all the little ones, so don't worry."

Back in the Hunting Palace, Lang Huai entered the hallway, and Tao Jun said to Mingda who was still following: "Girl, my master has a broken bone and needs to take off his clothes for treatment. It is not convenient for you to come in. Wait a moment." the door.

Helping Lang Huai take off the life-saving light armor, but his shape has already changed.Tao Jun turned around and said, "Master, if you can't do it, just keep silent."

Unbuttoning his clothes, he scratched the chest cloth with the dagger that Tao Jun handed over his backhand. Lang Huai couldn't help but feel frightened when he saw the terrifying black and purple on his chest.Her arms were intact, and she endured the severe pain to straighten her own bones. During this period, she gritted her teeth, and when the wound was healed, she realized that the roots of her teeth were loose.

"Let's boil the medicine." Lang Huai first took some blood stasis pills, and Tao Jun checked his pulse again before he felt relieved.

As soon as the door opened, Mingda followed in.His eyes were red and swollen, and he looked really scared.Before she could say anything, she heard Li Yu's voice.

"A Huai? How are you?" Li Yu came in and saw her face was covered with blood, she couldn't help crying: "It seems that I still have time to see you off, A Huai, why are you so miserable!"

Lang Huai rolled his eyes and said in a hoarse voice, "That's bear's blood." After all, after being in the army for several years, although the pain was severe, it was nothing to her. "It's just two broken ribs, so I can't die. You don't have to worry about my funeral." Lang Huai finished cursing angrily, and Ming Da followed suit: "Crow's mouth, what are you talking about!"

"That's good, that's good!" Li Yu heaved a long sigh of relief, and then carefully looked at Lang Huai's expression, and said, "Why did you go out to hunt bears in such a limelight? For that Sky Chasing Bow?"

Lang Huai looked at Ming Da, and with a complaining tone, he said with a smile: "Ming Da's birthday, I want that bear. But you, my own brother, can't live up to it. My brother Huai, of course, can do my best."

Having said that, Li Yu naturally knew that Ming Da's arrogance must be the cause, so he could only sigh and said, "Yes, yes, I am a scholar, and I can only rely on you. Ming Da, happy birthday. Brother transcribed your My favorite "Guiguzi" just came here in a hurry, so I didn't bring it with me, so I'll give it to you later."

The three of them talked again, and Tao Jun brought the decoction.Lang Huai swallowed it without blinking, and said, "I'm afraid the dinner party is about to start. I'll change my clothes, let's go together."

Not only her, Mingda was also in a mess, but Li Yu was fine.

Fortunately, when he came, Lan Jun put on a thick cotton coat, which finally came in handy at this time.Lang Huai put on the middle coat by herself, and Tao Jun helped her put on the padded coat. Outside, she put on a crimson robe with narrow sleeves and moiré pattern, with a gold silk jade belt and a pouch and jade pendant hanging on it.

He tied his hair with a jade crown again, and Lang Huai put on his ermine cap again, changed into thick-soled warm boots, and put the cleaned Chunjun sword on his waist, and he was tidied up.

"Let's go." There was some pain in his chest, but Lang Huai knew that if he didn't attend this dinner party, he would be justified.When they reached the door, Mingda Li Yu was already waiting.Mingda also changed into purple winter clothes, but she left Firefox in the room, and the little guy slept soundly.

"You two have compared me to this king." Li Yupin said a few words, and the guards in front led the way, and walked to the main hall together.

When Lang Huai hunted a black bear, the guards also felt that they had a long face, so they brought the black bear back.Needless to say, Emperor Ming bestowed the Heaven Chasing Bow.

"I heard that you were injured, but are you alright?" Emperor Ming was beside Ming Da.Today is Mingda's birthday, no matter what happens in secret, Li Qian and Li Jin still prepared a generous gift for her.

"Return to Your Majesty, this minister is only slightly injured, nothing serious." Lang Huai sat on the left, next to the Seventh King Li Yu, who is considered the most favored among the courtiers.

At this time, Li Qian stood up, held his wine glass and said: "Today, Captain Lang hunted a black bear to win the championship, and the emperor gave him the bow of chasing the sky. But I remember that the emperor once said that there is still a reward," he read. Looking at Gucheng, he said: "I don't know what a great happy event it is. Father, the emperor should stop selling his officials, and let my ministers open their eyes."

Emperor Ming stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Lang Huai, come forward and listen to the seal."

Lang Huai hurriedly got up, went to the hall and knelt down, saying: "The minister is here."

"Since Lang Huai joined the Imperial Forest Army, he has gained a lot from performing martial arts competitions. He is decisive in dealing with things, good at martial arts and brave. I am very relieved. Special seal," said Ming Huang after he paused for a moment, and then said after seeing the reactions of the rest of the people in the palace. : "The commander of the Jinwu Guard of the Imperial Forest Army will accompany you to the Huaqing Palace."

The Imperial Forest Army of the Tang Dynasty has a force of [-] troops, divided into Jinwu Guards, Qianniu Wei, Xiaowu Guards, Supervisors, Gate Guards, and Five Guards.Although the Jinwu Guards had the fewest number among them, only [-], they were the elite of the elite, directly under the emperor's jurisdiction.

Lang Huai received such an honor at such a young age, it is really a great favor and grace.Lang Huai kowtowed to thank him, and Li Qian was disappointed for a while.But I heard Emperor Ming continue: "When we return to Chang'an, Lang Huai will be responsible for the safety of Nannei."

Although there was no decree to bestow a marriage, Lang Huai's leap to become the commander of the elite Jinwu Guard of the Imperial Forest Army and a military general of the third rank is truly an absolute gift.Her father, Mu Guogong Lang Shixin, had a high title, but after returning to the court, he had no real power in his hands.It can be seen that Emperor Ming attached great importance to Lang Huai.

After the banquet was over, Mingda said something with his father before returning.Li Yu had gone back early, but Lang Huai was waiting outside.

"Girl Li'er, I clearly told you that you don't have to wait, and she will go back to rest early." Mingda frowned. She looked at Lang Huai's pale face, but because of her stubbornness, she refused to apologize.

"Mingda," Lang Huai led the way, and whispered, "I don't know why, but I always feel that something will happen tonight. Is there anything unusual about your Majesty?"

Mingda was taken aback, but out of trust in her, he thought about it for a moment, and said, "There is nothing unusual about Daddy. He just said that he will leave Huaqing Palace at noon. Judging by Daddy's appearance, he misses Concubine Liang very much. The rest They are all normal, and the people who serve are all familiar faces.”

Lang Huai nodded, thinking in his mind that Li Xun was fine today, and it was an expected reaction for Li Qian to ask the Ming Emperor to marry her and Gucheng.It's normal for Li Yu to just drink away his worries.

Then the only strange thing is Li Jin, king of Shu.He has always followed Li Qian's lead, and he didn't follow up with the proposal to marry Princess Gucheng.

It's not right.

Lang Huai quickened his pace, and just as he returned to the small courtyard, he heard Tao Jun running towards him.

"Master, there is something wrong with the King of Shu." Tao Jun just got the news, knew the situation was terrible, lowered his voice, and said, "A large number of private troops from the royal palace have poured into his residence, all of them carrying weapons, it seems that they are going to attack the prince! "

"The news is accurate?" Lang Huai was also taken aback, never expecting that Li Jin would have such ambitions.

"Although he didn't do anything, he sent people to surround Duke Huai's residence. Duke Huai just regarded him as losing his temper and ignored him. I'm afraid he will start trouble when night falls."

"Did no one report such a big movement to His Majesty?" Lang Huai stood up, thinking quickly in his heart.

Mingda also frowned, she didn't have the title of princess, but she was of Tian family blood.If Li Jin really has the idea of ​​assassinating his brother, she doesn't know if she can help him.

"My lord, the Jinwu Guard is only responsible for guarding His Majesty. The Prince's place is just an ordinary guard of Qianniuwei. What's more, in the Hunting Palace this time, His Majesty's bedroom is far away to the east. If there is any movement, I'm afraid His Majesty will not be able to hear it!" Tao Jun After all, he just waited for his master to make up his mind.

"Hmph, what a good plan!" Separated Emperor Ming and the crown prince, and carried out the act of assassinating the crown prince.I'm afraid that the person who lit the fire is reaping the benefits of the fisherman at this time.It's really a plan that can't be done. "Send someone to Seventh Brother and ask him to bring his own guards to protect Duke Huai."

"Mingda, I'm afraid you have to come and open the way for us." Lang Huai looked at Mingda and said, "If we go now, I'm afraid we will be charged with provoking trouble. When he really makes a move, we will rush there immediately. Because of your identity, you have to discuss with the prince. If you can find your way, count him lucky and let him go. If you are still stubborn, don't blame the general for being cruel."

Li Jin really had the idea of ​​assassinating the prince and then forcing the palace, it was simply a whimsical idea.In the past, when Emperor Taizong did this, he would be able to achieve a world-renowned reputation, so he thought he had the same ability.Especially after the guards reported that Duke Huai hadn't moved, he felt that everything was safe.

When Fang arrived at Chou, Li Jin put on his armor and said with a smile: "From the dragon's merits, it can be accomplished tonight. When this king ascends the throne, everyone's contributions will be greatly rewarded!"

Li Xun really didn't have the slightest preparation in advance, he was sleeping soundly, still dreaming.The cronies broke in to wake him up: "Your Highness, the King of Shu is leading people to attack here. The guards are not prepared enough, I'm afraid they won't be able to defend. The prince should run to His Majesty as soon as possible!"

Li Xun was stunned for a long time before asking: "You said that the sixth brother wants to kill me?"

There was no need to wait for the guard to answer, the voice of close combat outside had already told Li Xun the answer.At the moment of crisis, he stood up, put on his clothes immediately, and said: "Gu can't escape, if he has the intention of killing the king, no matter what Gu does, he has to stand in the way of his father."

During the conversation, Li Jin had come in and shouted: "Whoever kills the prince will reward the Marquis!"

Li Xun sneered, since he was crowned prince, he is more than 20 years old today.He is ignorant of military affairs, but he has already governed, which is beyond comparison with ordinary people.

"You are very skilled, hurry up and report to the imperial father's bedroom, and ask the Imperial Forest Army for support. Then find someone, and report to King Xiang. Be quick, don't dawdle." Li Xun deliberately wore ordinary clothes just now, and took a handful With long swords, the two quickly turned over from the window.

Lang Huai got the news and immediately ordered to set off.His two hundred Jinwu Guards were really elite soldiers drawn from various towns, and they quickly fought their way out.Mingda was guarded by more than a dozen Jinwu guards, and followed closely behind Lang Huai.

Only then did Li Jin realize that the situation was wrong, but there was no way out.He caught Li Xun in the backyard and was about to kill him with a knife.The people behind raised their swords and swung Tao Jun to fight immediately. Several people disarmed Li Jin and held him aside to wait.

"His Royal Highness, my humble minister Lang Huai, came here uninvited, Your Highness, please forgive me." Lang Huai helped Li Xun who was sitting on the ground, seeing that he was just frightened, he was relieved.

Emperor Ming's sleeping hall was brightly lit, and after Lang Huai's report was over, he was really angry—the most simple and honest Li Jin, who was ambitious and intended to kill his brother and father?Emperor Ming ordered someone to bring Li Jin in. Seeing him like that, the anger in his stomach suddenly rose.

"I usually invite so many great Confucianists to teach you, but I taught you a beast that kills brothers and fathers?"

Li Jin was afraid in his heart, but he was bloody in his bones. He stiffened his neck and said, "Other than the crown prince and fourth brother, in the eyes of my father, where else can I have anything? Taking this opportunity, I would like to ask my father, if I still remember that my mother and concubine have been together for more than 30 years, and now they are in the empty guard palace, should that be the case?"

"Nizi!" Emperor Ming was furious and wanted to draw his sword to kill.Li Xun rushed out from the side, hugged Minghuang's leg, and cried, "Father! The sixth younger brother was just confused for a while, and he didn't really want to do it. Father! The son is not talented, so the discipline is improper. The son is willing And be punished!"

"What the elder brother said is that the son's discipline is not effective, please punish the emperor!" Li Qian also knelt down, and his tone was full of regret: "The son only thought that the sixth younger brother was messing around, so he didn't notice it and failed to stop it in time. .My son is guilty!"

With all these tears, Emperor Ming threw away the sword in his hand.The emperor sat on the dragon chair again, put his hands on his forehead, and looked up. Li Yuzheng was kneeling in front of Li Jin who was bound, with fear and firmness in his eyes.

After all, it is Empress Jiang's child, and her temperament is as pure and kind as hers.Emperor Ming thought of his wife, and also of Concubine Xiao Hui, who was also born as a side concubine of the palace, and couldn't help but feel a little melancholy.

"The King of Shu has misbehaved and revoked his title. Immediately escort the Chang'an Palace, and the Imperial Forest Army will take turns to guard it. Without my will, no one is allowed to see it."

Li Jintan made a mess, his life was saved, but his future was completely ruined.He smiled miserably, and looked at the back of Li Qian who was kneeling in front of him, full of hatred.