The Prodigal Son of Zhenguan

"Do you have any more white ash?" Li Fu asked.

"There is white ash." Old Zhao responded, "I'll go get it for you."

"Get some white ash and put it in a cloth bag." Li Fu said, "I'll carry it with me just in case. If there's no suitable bag, let Xiao Tao sew some overnight."

"Will this white ash work?" Old Zhao looked at Li Fu worriedly.

"Whether it works or not, we'll just have to make do with it for now." Li Fu said, "Go get it."

"Okay, okay, I'll go right away."

Old Zhao hurried to take care of things, and asked Xiao Tao to get cloth to sew a cloth bag.

The cloth bag had to fit Li Fu's clothes, which was not easy.

Tomorrow, they were nominally going to attend a banquet, and both the King of Qin and Li Fu could only wear plain clothes and could not wear armor, which was also a disadvantage.

In the King of Qin's mansion, the scholar who had sent messages to the military officials for Li Jiancheng during the day was kneeling outside Li Shimin's study.

"Your Highness, remember to send him off."

"I know, leave now." Li Shimin whispered.

The scholar quietly left.

Changsun came to the study.

"They really won't give up." Li Shimin said with his eyes downcast.

Changsun knelt beside him.

"Your Highness has been reading recently. There are many historical records. Even for petty gains, brothers fighting each other can put people to death. What's more, the disputes between the royal family and the temple are coming to an end. Don't be careless now." Changsun said.

"But now, Wuji is the only one left by my side." Li Shimin said.

At this time, he also thought of Li Fu, but he didn't know whether Li Fu was willing to get involved with him. After all, it was extremely dangerous...

"Let him come to the Qin Palace immediately, and he must not leave until he is out of danger." Changsun said.

"Okay, I'll ask someone to ask the King of Jingyang." Li Shimin said, "After all, between him and the King of Qi..."

"We have to give it a try. In this situation, it will be more stable if there is one more person around. I will go find my brother now."

After that, Changsun was about to get up and go out.

"Wait, help me tie my hair and change my clothes first. I'm going to see General Li Jing. If he supports me, my chances of winning will be greater."

"Your Highness, I'm afraid General Li Jing will not easily stay out of the matter." Changsun said helplessly.

In the night, the people of the Qin Palace left the mansion from the back door.

In the Jingyang Palace, Shitou led the people of the Qin Palace to the hall in a hurry, and Lao Zhao went to the backyard to invite Li Fu out.

Li Fu expected that the people of the Qin Palace would come.

It was his idea to let Yuchi Jingde and Du Ruhui enter the Qin Palace at night. At the moment, they are probably secretly gathering in the Qin Palace.

The King of Qin should have received the news.

"Dong Jiu!" Li Fu shouted.

"Your Majesty." Dong Jiu appeared and bowed in response.

"Are you familiar with the curfew in Chang'an City?" Li Fu asked.

"Your Majesty, I am familiar with it."

"Okay, take me to the King of Qin's Mansion away from the patrols." Li Fu said.

"Yes." Dong Jiu responded.

When Li Fu arrived at the King of Qin's Mansion, Li Shimin had already returned from Li Jing's mansion, and several people were sitting in the corridor to discuss matters.

Summer nights are cool, but people's hearts are even cooler.

"Second brother." Li Fu greeted.

"Well, you are here, sit down and talk."

Several other people also bowed and greeted Li Fu.

"Everyone is here, so I'll be frank. I have received the news that they are going to take action during the farewell party." Li Shimin said.

"This invitation came as soon as it was said." Li Fu took the invitation out of his arms with a smile.

"Is it the invitation from the King of Qi?" Li Shimin asked.

Li Fu nodded: "I went to the palace to complain, and he became even angrier. The King of Qi is narrow-minded and vindictive. It's not surprising that he wants to take the opportunity to get rid of me."

"Does the King of Jingyang know that they are going to do it?"

"It's not difficult to guess." Li Fu said: "Now that the King of Qi holds the military power, it is the best opportunity. When he comes back from the war and the military power is handed over, their advantage will not be obvious. Taking the opportunity of leading the troops, they can undermine the Qin Palace. Isn't the current situation in their favor?

Besides, they prepared for this matter a long time ago. Didn't the adults notice that all the ruffians in Chang'an City have been incorporated?"

The people present didn't have the mind to observe the changes of the little people in the city of Chang'an, but Li Fu noticed it.

If you have business in the manor, you will inevitably have to face these low-class people in Chang'an City.

Once there is a slight movement, they will know it, and even the merchants in the restaurant will talk about it sometimes, because this group of people often ask for money, or in other words, they have money., will go to these places to eat and drink.

If you want to talk about the most well-informed places in Chang'an City, it is the brothels and restaurants.

When you are having fun, you can't avoid chatting and talking about things.

"There was no movement before, because they were afraid that it would not succeed. They have already gathered all the people who can be used." Li Fu said.

As soon as Li Fu said this, the eyes of the people present looked at Li Fu and changed again.

None of them thought that Li Fu, a man who grew up in the countryside, would be so meticulous and sharp-eyed.

They were also glad that Li Fu was on the side of the King of Qin.

"Now, I am the fish on the chopping board." Li Shimin sighed.

"If I go to the banquet this time, I will definitely die." Changsun Wuji said.

"Otherwise, let's just take action in advance and catch them off guard." Yuchi Jingde said.

"No." Li Fu stopped him: "General Yuchi, don't be impulsive."

Yuchi Jingde is also a reckless person.

"Your Highness, I heard that the prince and the King of Qi have a special relationship with the concubines in your majesty's harem." Changsun Wuji said.

"Why are you saying this now?"

Changsun Wuji smiled and said, "The East Palace and Taiji Palace are separated by only one wall, and the King of Qi lives in Wude Hall. There was no access control for the two of them to go back and forth between the palaces. Now the East Palace and Taiji Palace are blocked, and that happened not long ago. We can write a secret report to your majesty, saying that the prince and the King of Qi are committing adultery in the harem."

"In this way, your majesty will always have doubts in his heart, and it will take time to investigate this matter, but your majesty will definitely suspect the prince and the King of Qi. If we delay time, we will have time to take action."

"This plan is very good." Li Fu smiled and said, "Before, Zhang Guozhang's servant beat Lao Du, and it was Zhang Jieyu who complained to your majesty. The King of Qi was the mastermind behind this matter. If you say that there is no contact between them, will your majesty believe it?"

Li Shimin nodded.

Zhang Jieyu has spoken for the prince and the King of Qi in front of your majesty.

Especially during the trip to Luoyang, after I offended her.