Great Tang Dynasty

Chapter 366
The snow in Chang'an fell at two ends in a row.

The heavy snow stopped at night, and early the next morning, the snow was thick enough to submerge the calf.

When the snow came and the sun cleared, every household began to clear the snow.

This morning, Chang He, the guard of the Xuanwu Gate, finally handed over his work, and he can rest for a day or two.

However, after the handover, Chang He was not in a hurry to return home. Instead, he wandered around the west city of Chang'an for half an hour, bought a large carriage, and then wandered into an alley in the west of the city in the carriage. .

The alley was deep and the snow was thick. A few sparrows were chirping under the eaves. After seeing Chang He, they spread their wings and flew away.

The carriage walked along the alley for a long time, and when it came to the end, it stopped in front of a house. The snow in front of that house had not been swept away, and some footprints were scattered here and there.

But Chang He didn't pay attention to this. After flying off the carriage, he picked up the things in the carriage and entered the courtyard.

"Linglong, look what I bought for you and your son..."

Linglong used to be a prostitute, Chang He once went to the brothel, fell in love with her at first sight, and paid a lot of money to redeem her from the brothel.

After that, they rented a house here to settle Linglong.

After the two settled here, Linglong became pregnant not long after. A month ago, she just gave birth to a fat boy.

There is a first wife in Chang He's house, but his first wife is a bit tough, and she didn't give birth to a son for him, so Chang He likes Linglong and his youngest son very much.

After every shift, the first to come here must be here.

He also thought about taking their mother and daughter back, but when he thought of the tigress at home, he dismissed the idea.

Chang He walked in excitedly, but this time he did not receive Linglong's excited laughter, nor his son's cry.

He just saw a man standing with his hands behind his back in the courtyard, his back turned to him.

The man was thin, and he frowned slightly when he saw it, and then felt that this figure was a little familiar.

"Who are you?" Chang He, who has been in charge of guarding the Xuanwu Gate all year round, is still very vigilant. He didn't see Linglong, but saw such a man with his back turned to him. It's no wonder he wasn't nervous or worried.

And just after Chang He yelled, the man slowly turned around. At this time, Chang He realized that this man still had a beard, and this man was really familiar to him.

"You...why are you here?"

"General Chang, please stay safe."

The man standing was Li Ji, with a smile on his face, as if he was not threatening at all, but when he said this, Chang He suddenly held the knife at his waist.

No one else knew about this place, not even his valet, but Li Ji knew about it, and he still came, so there was a problem.

"Why are you here?" Chang He looked at Li Ji with murderous intent in his eyes, as long as something was wrong, he would strike at any time, even if the person in front of him was Duke Yingying of the Tang Dynasty.

Li Ji still stood calmly, as if he didn't feel that he was in danger at all.

"General Chang doesn't need to be so nervous. You can rest assured that Linglong and your son are safe and sound. I'm here just to say something to General Chang."

There are not many words, but some signals have been sent to Chang He, that is, Ying Luo and his son are fine, but they are likely to have trouble immediately, the key depends on Chang He's attitude.

Chang He's eyes were round and round, he was already very imposing, but now he became more imposing, as if he might explode at any time.

He looked at Li Ji, let go of the handle of the knife after a long time, and said, "What do you want to talk about?"

Chang He is a smart man, he is very aware of the state of Linglong and his son, if he wants them to survive, he can only hold back.

After Li Ji saw this, a slight smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "General Chang belongs to the prince, right?"

"That's right, the prince is kind to me." When Chang He was a soldier, he followed Li Jiancheng, and Li Jiancheng saw that he was good at fighting, so he supported him a little bit more. With this, he became Xuanwu. goalkeeper.

These things can be regarded as a little secret, he is the person Li Jiancheng put in the palace, and Li Yuan doesn't even know about it.

But facing Li Ji, he knew he couldn't hide it.

Li Ji nodded: "His Royal Highness is now fighting fiercely with His Royal Highness King Qin, has General Chang ever considered joining His Highness King Qin?"

Hearing this, Chang He frowned slightly. Li Jiancheng was kind to him, how could he betray Li Jiancheng?
But after seeing Li Ji's calm expression, he suddenly thought of Linglong and his son, who was his only son.

Chang He was very tangled and didn't know what to say for a while.

Li Ji was not in a hurry, and continued: "Compared to others, His Highness King Qin treats people more generously. If you are willing to rely on His Highness King Qin, after His Highness King Qin ascends the throne, your benefits will definitely be indispensable. You are just a little Xuanwu gatekeeper now. General, but His Royal Highness King Qin can promise you Marquis."

When he heard the Marquis, Chang He's eyes suddenly moved, the title, this is something that anyone dreams of, something that can be left to his children and grandchildren.

He has a son now, so his son will also have a title in the future.

To be honest, Chang He was moved.

In comparison, standing on the Xuanwu Gate every day and taking charge of the defense really made him feel aggrieved. He also has the heart to make achievements and wants to be a marquis and general. Why should he be a gatekeeper?

But Li Jiancheng only let him guard the goal.

Of course, it was Linglong and his son who made Chang He feel that he had no choice. He loved Linglong and his son too much. All his life, he just wanted to live for his son and leave some for him. something to come.

But in the current situation, if he doesn't agree, Linglong and her son may not survive.

Chang He didn't say anything, although he was already moved, after all, he couldn't accept the betrayal of the prince.

"In the world of life, you have to work hard to make a career and achievements to be worthwhile, and many times, a choice may change your life. If you are willing to seek refuge with His Highness King Qin, your son, the Lord, will also leave him A marquis comes out, but if you refuse to take refuge, not to mention Linglong and your son, even you, I am afraid that you will not survive today."

Li Ji played hard and soft, but what he said was indeed the truth. If Chang He knew about some things, he would not be safe. If a person knew too much, he would become a target.

Either agree or die.

The snow in the courtyard was very thick. When a sparrow flew away from the branch, it shook off the snow all over the ground. Chang He's eyes were solemn, and he finally nodded after a long time: "What does the lord want me to do?"

(End of this chapter)