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Chapter 164 Princess of Tang Kingdom
Leaving Laojun Guan, walking beside the official road with dazzling sunlight, the two quietly watched the traffic and crowds on the wide road surrounded by greenery.

Compared with the quiet and empty view of Laojun before, it seems that everything here is full of vitality.

Maybe the sun is too warm, and the time of walking is too slow.

Xiaorou also rarely showed the livelyness that a child should have, holding Yang Qing's hand and jumping and running in front from time to time.

Occasionally, she turned her head and smiled at him, and only when she found that her mutilated tongue was also exposed, she hurriedly closed the corners of her lips.

Yang Qing knew that this might become a nightmare for her life, but he was relieved that at least the little girl's eyes were no longer as hollow and numb as before.

Just as he was thinking about taking Gao Pei'an out and taking the siblings to visit Luoyang City again, he felt a sudden sensation in his heart that someone was staring at him.

He looked sideways and saw two people walking side by side towards Luoyang City on the other side of the official road.

Among them, the rough-looking man looked away the moment he turned his head, and stared blankly at his feet.

The other person had a scarred face and looked stern, but when he saw the corner of Yang Qing's mouth, there was a helpless smile.

"Yang... big brother."

Seeing Yang Qing stop and look at him, Xu Ziling stretched out his hand to grab Kou Zhong who was still pretending to be dazed, avoiding the traffic on the road, and walked over.

"You two have been chased to nowhere, are you going to Chang'an via Luoyang?"

Since Yang Qing returned to Luoyang after he separated from Xu Ziling in Baling, Kou Zhong also stirred up the situation in the south of the Yangtze River.

After defeating Li Zitong first, and then playing with Shen Faxing, Jianghuai Du Fuwei also deliberately fell to him.

Although the territory is not big now, Yang Qing knows that the "Young Marshal Army" secretly has a strong military strength, and it even has the support of the Song Clan in Yunnan and Guizhou.

It won't take long before it will be completely established and has the qualifications to "gamble" with Li Shimin.

Right now, the two should go to Chang'an to find Duke Yang's treasure, which will be used to supplement Kou Zhong's army, and to find the evil emperor's relic.

He was chased and intercepted by many parties along the way, and after several twists and turns, he made a detour to Luoyang, preparing to enter Chang'an by water.

This incident has long been spread throughout the world, even if Yang Qing didn't predict it in advance, she has already heard about it.

"It turns out that Brother Yang already knew about it. My younger brother respectfully wishes the eldest brother to eradicate Wang Shichong and become a great treasure again."

When Xu Ziling cupped his hands to respond, Kou Zhong exchanged glances with him, and already understood Yang Qing's identity.

He laughed and said: "So it was the emperor in person, last time Xiaoling mentioned to me that he had a new eldest brother, I still regret that I couldn't meet with him.

Who knew that in just over a month, the emperor's name had spread all over the world.What's even more rare is that your majesty is as beautiful as a jade, with a charming demeanor, tsk tsk, it's really enviable. "

Although Kou Zhong's words were meant to show kindness, it was not exaggerated.

As one of the most powerful forces in the world, Wang Shichong was already closely watched by the rest.

What's more, he made a lot of noise to build momentum for his enthronement, but it turned out to be Yang Qing's stepping stone.

Then Li Mi entered Luoyang and joined Yang Qing's command. This incident was almost more eye-catching than Wang Shichong's death.

After all, he led the Wagang Army to run rampant in the world for many years. Although Luoyang was defeated, the prestige of the statement is far from that of Wang Shichong.

Yang Qing lived in the palace for a long time during this period, and did not pay too much attention to outside rumors, but he could imagine that he should be famous in the world now.

Seeing that Yang Qing only responded with a smile, Xu Ziling asked, "Luoyang Xinding, why doesn't brother Yang sit in the palace, instead he has time to play outside the city?"

"It's too boring in the palace, take my sister out for a walk."

Xiao Rou is fine in front of Yang Qing, but she still cannot help but recognize strangers when she meets outsiders. At this time, she hides behind Yang Qing, only showing half of her small head, secretly looking at the two "rough" strangers in front of her.

Seeing this, Xu Ziling squatted down and smiled, "Miss Xiaorou, we met on the boat before, have you forgotten?"

After Xiaorou nodded in response, he stood up and continued, "Brother Yang, I have something that I don't know the truth about. I wonder if my brother can explain it to me."

Reaching out to hold Xiao Rou to her side, Yang Qing stepped forward and said to the two who followed: "Is it Zhu Yuyan's business?"

"That's right." Kou Zhong asked first, "There are rumors that the emperor killed Zhu Yuyan from the Yingui faction, and even lost his life on the Luohe River with the witch. I don't know if it's true or not?"

"Zhu Yuyan is indeed dead." Looking across the pedestrians beside the road, Yang Qing said slowly, "But Houhou should still be alive."

With his own confirmation, Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling glanced at each other, and they could see the horror in each other's eyes.

Once upon a time, just one wan almost killed the two of them, and now Zhu Yuyan is a formidable enemy that they cannot deal with.

Thinking of the time when he had shot at him, Xu Ziling also realized that Yang Qing's martial arts were far higher than he thought.

Nodding his head, he said again: "Brother Yang's martial arts are world-class, so you don't have to worry about revenge from Zhu Yuyan's followers. But I also heard that Li Mi entered Luoyang, and now he is under the command of Big Brother?"

"Li Mi?" Yang Qing turned around the grudge between the two of them and Li Mi, and said calmly, "He is indeed my subordinate now."

Kou Zhong's eyes darkened a little when he heard the words, then he sighed and said, "I don't know if your majesty, brother, is willing to listen to my little brother's words that are simple and deep?

That Li Mi's wolfish ambition is definitely not a kind one, and this move of the eldest brother may sow disasters for the future. "

Yang Qing smirked, glanced at him and didn't speak.

Xu Ziling felt a little embarrassed and said: "My brother has always been used to it, Brother Yang, don't take it to heart."

"I know you guys have a problem with Li Mi, but the last time I gave him a defeat in Luoyang, it can be regarded as venting my anger, so don't pester me any more." Yang Qing saw the two listening with expressionless faces, and then said:

"I heard that Zhai Rang's daughter, Zhai Jiao, is still active in the Northland. If she wants to take revenge, she can come here in person."

But in a few words, Xu Ziling already noticed that this conversation was not going well.

He had a good impression of Yang Qing, and was about to change his mind, when he suddenly heard the sound of horseshoes behind him.He and Kou Zhong glanced back, only to see a group of cavalry guarding a cart on the wide avenue, approaching quickly.

Among the guards, Shen Luoyan and Xu Shiji stood out.

"Brother Yang, Xiao Zhong and I still have something to do, so we can only say goodbye."

"Goodbye by fate."

Yang Qing smiled and nodded, watching them pass through the official road and disappear into the crowd on the other side again.

He could also hear the sound of carriages and horses behind him clearly, but he didn't look back.

And Shen Luoyan, who was among the guards, saw Yang Qing's back from afar and recognized him.

It has long been no secret among Luoyang high-level officials that Yang Qing doesn't like wearing crowned dragon robes.

He ignored the advice of Lu Chuyuan, Wendu and others, and was also cited as a temporary joke.

She whispered to the crowd around her for a while, and immediately several people got off the horse with her, and rushed to Yang Qing's side first.

"Shen Luoyan has met the emperor."

"Criminal Pei Renji! Kowtow to the emperor!"

Yang Qing had already heard the movement of a few people, and when they got to him, he noticed that besides Shen Luoyan and Xu Shiji, there were three people whom he had never seen before.

He stretched out his hand to help Pei Renji, who wanted to prostrate in the street, and motioned for him not to make too much noise.

His eyes swept over the other two, and he guessed that the elderly one was Yang Gongqing.

Although the other person is young, his complexion is bronze, his nose is straight and his mouth is wide, his eyes give people a strong sense of oppression, and his bravery and fierceness are not inferior to Pei Xingyan.

"General Pei, there is no need to be polite in the downtown area." After reassuring Pei Renji, he looked at Yang Gongqing and said, "But General Yang?"

Yang Gongqing was quite surprised. He had naturally met Yang Tong before. Compared with the current Yang Qing, apart from the same appearance, it can't be said that his temperament was very different.

When he was hesitating, Pei Renji reminded him beside him: "General Yang, the emperor is still waiting for your reply."

"Ah, the emperor forgives the crime." Yang Gongqing said with a suppressed voice: "The guilty minister Yang Gongqing, I have seen the emperor."

"It's all free." Yang Qing shifted his gaze to the young general and asked, "I haven't seen this general before."

"Young general Luo Shixin, I have met the emperor."

Yang Qing was stunned when he heard the words.

Luo Shixin and Qin Qiong were both generals under Sui general Zhang Xutuo's command before, and were captured by Li Mi and thrown into Wagang.

Unlike Qin Qiong, who knew Cheng Yaojin well since he was a child, and also had a close relationship with the people in the green forest, he was closer to Pei Renji, father and son.

In Wagangduo, he was taken care of by two people, and his affection was very deep.

Originally, in history, he switched to Li Shimin because Pei Renji and his son were killed by Wang Shichong.

Yang Qing reached out to help Luo Shixin, and asked Luo Shixin to excuse him. It was considered that they had met each other.

Immediately he asked several people: "So many of you are going back to the city together, what's the matter?"

Shen Luoyan smiled helplessly: "When did the emperor leave the city? Hulao Pass has already sent someone to send a message, so you don't even know?"

Pei Renji and the others couldn't help frowning slightly when they heard what she said.

But Yang Qing looked at the sun in the sky indifferently, smiled and said: "It's true that I have been out for a long time, so you can talk about it if you have anything to do."

Shen Luoyan said seriously: "Your Majesty knows that Tang Wang's princess daughter has arrived in Luoyang and is in the back of the carriage."

"Li Xiuning?"

"Exactly."

"What is she doing in Luoyang? Persuading her to surrender?"

Pei Renji and Yang Gongqing looked at each other, feeling quite at ease in their hearts.

After Wang Shichong's death, they have been running around in the army, and have not officially met Yang Qing.

This time, they used Li Xiuning as an envoy to Luoyang, and they made an appointment to meet together.

After all, it is a taboo for the ruler not to know the minister, and for the minister not to know the ruler.

Among the few people who returned to Luoyang together, Pei Renji was regarded as Yang Qing's loyal faction. Although Yang Gongqing had turned his back now, his loyalty still needs to be cultivated.

As for Li Mi's faction, they surrendered openly, but they inevitably had their own calculations in their hearts.

Now that Li Shimin defeated Xue Ju's son Xue Rengao in the Western Qin Dynasty, he has no worries.

The next step is likely to use troops against Luoyang. Li Xiuning's trip is a clear signal. They came to Luoyang together, and they may not have no intention of seeing Yang Qing's attitude.

"The emperor hasn't seen her, have you already guessed her purpose?"

"Is there still a need to guess?" Yang Qing shook his head and said, "The last time Li Yuanji sent someone to intercept me in Nanyang, he probably knew that it would be impossible and changed his strategy."

"Is there such a thing!?"

Pei Renji's eyes turned cold, and he no longer concealed his hostility when he looked at the frame behind him.

"Don't worry about it." Yang Qing said softly, "Li Yuanji is Li Yuanji, and Li Xiuning is Li Xiuning. They should not be confused. We have to look back on the matter of the Li family."

At this time, Yang Gongqing interjected and asked: "Please forgive me for overstepping, I wonder how the emperor will deal with this matter?"

"How to deal with it?" Yang Qing asked suspiciously, "It's only when thousands of troops arrive that we should discuss how to deal with it. Just one Li Xiuning is not enough."

After speaking, he said to Shen Luoyan: "Please come down."

"Now?"

"Since we met, there is nothing wrong with meeting here. Li Xiuning didn't come to visit Ziwei City either."

Shen Luoyan got along with Yang Qing for a long time, and found that he always acts a little differently from ordinary people.

It is quite different from Zhai Rang, Wang Shichong, and even Li Mi.Every time it is unexpected, it makes people feel that it should be taken for granted.

For example, Li Xiuning, as the daughter of Li Yuan, was sent to Luoyang as an envoy. If it were someone else, she would always put on a show and show off, and then respectfully invite her into the palace.

Don't fall into your own majesty, and don't lose your manners.

But Yang Qing took things lightly and didn't care.

Hearing his confirmation at this time, Shen Luoyan did not hesitate, and went to the frame to invite Li Xiuning.

"Your Majesty." Yang Gongqing said hesitantly, "Will people look down on me when we meet in casual clothes?"

"Prestige is created by yourself, not by others." Yang Qing glanced at him and said, "With the current situation in Luoyang and Guanzhong, you will be looked down upon if you really act like an emperor receiving envoys from neighboring countries. "

"Emperor Shengming."

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(End of this chapter)