Elegy of Tang Dynasty

Chapter 199 The Legend of Courage
The Buddhist hall of Ganluni Temple has very typical characteristics of Buddhist temples in the Tang Dynasty.

Facing the door are a group of clay-cast and gilded Buddha statues of various sizes.Like most temples, in the main hall of Ganluni Temple, the main object of worship of Mahayana Buddhism is still the "Three Generations of Buddhas".

Yes, Ganlu Ni Temple is a "nunnery" and the only nunnery in Shengyefang.Following the tradition that "there must be a Buddhist temple next to a nunnery", there are many Buddhist temples in Shengyefang, including Buddhist temples of different schools.

Brother Ji chose this place because he was worried about "bad people" in ordinary Buddhist temples, so a nunnery with only women was safer.

The walls of the Buddhist hall of Ganluni Temple are carved with highly narrative murals.Everyone who enters here feels like there are countless pairs of eyes staring at them.

Those vague glances seem to come from the Buddha statues of different sizes, or from the figures in the murals.

It is a strange thing to choose the venue for the wedding banquet here, and only direct members of the royal family can attend, not even the bride.

Of course, if this is regarded as a political show to "lead the snake out of its hole", it would be extremely normal.

Sitting at separate tables and eating at separate meals, there is no warmth and intimacy of family in the Buddhist hall. Instead, there is infinite alienation and precaution.

Before Li Longji could speak, he saw Li Xuan, the longevity king who was closest to him, walking up to him holding a teacup.Li Chen knelt on the ground, holding the plate holding the tea cup with both hands, and said loudly: "My child, serve tea to your father!"

Have tea!Poison!
The hearts of all the princes present were in their throats. They knew that a wonderful show was coming!
This... this is really good!

Normally, everyone has a cup of tea on the table.

And King Shou's cup of tea also came from the same teapot, so there was no way it was poisonous.However, there was a lot of rumors some time ago that King Shou might poison the emperor at the wedding banquet. If the other party really wanted to do it, it would definitely be now.

"I don't drink."

Li Longji waved his hand gently and said.

"Father, today is the child's big day. According to custom, the child should serve tea to his father, and the father must drink it."

King Shou pretended to be unwilling and said, kneeling on the ground unable to get up.

"I said, I don't want to drink, I am the emperor."

Li Longji said indifferently.

When he comes in today, he won't eat any of the dishes here or drink any of the drinks here.

Brother Ji will not put himself into any risk!
As long as he is not poisoned, he will be invincible in this round.

Fei Longqi is his man inside and out, how could he lose?

"Father."

Longevity King Li Chen stood up slowly and called out to Li Longji.

"You can retreat. Today is your big day, but that doesn't mean you can make rude requests to me."

Li Longji said impatiently.

"Will you drink the tea today by yourself, or should I feed it to you?"

Longevity King Li Fan said coldly, and then poured out the tea in his hand, directly onto Li Longji!

Many princes present were shocked, even Li Longji himself was shocked!Having had tea poured all over him, he looked extremely embarrassed, and he even forgot to shout for a moment.

"do not move!"

Li Chen suddenly rushed forward, grabbed Li Longji's hair, and then pulled out the hairpin on his head!He put the tip of the copper hairpin against Li Longji's throat and shouted to the princes who had already stood up and wanted to rush forward: "Stand back! If you take another step, you will be splashed with blood along with the emperor!" "

The atmosphere in the lobby suddenly froze. The hairpin in Li Han's hand had penetrated into Li Longji's skin, and blood oozed from the sharp point!
"Back off! Everyone, back off! No one is allowed to get up!"

Those who act rashly will be punished as treason! "

Li Longji pointed at the many princes sitting in their seats who wanted to get up but did not dare to move.

Whether it's the rumors of poison or the soft sword, it's all King Shou's deception, and it's all false news he deliberately released!
Li Chen never thought about these fancy and impractical things.Not to mention that it is easy to expose, but once it fails, it will put you into a disaster in advance.

It's just murder, you can do it with your hands, so why do you need those foreign objects?
Everyone has a hairpin on their head, and everyone uses it every day. Many women even use it as a means of committing suicide.

If you can commit suicide, of course you can kill!
"Li Chen, if you kill me, you won't survive... put down the hairpin, and I will pretend that nothing happened."

Li Longji said intermittently while trembling. At this moment, he was really scared!

It seems that the longevity king, Li Xuan, has never thought about walking out of this Buddhist hall with his beard and tail intact.

"Father, haven't you ever thought that everyone here really wants me to pierce this hairpin?"

With a playful smile on his face, Li Chen looked around at all the princes present and said.

"Li Chen, shut up! You want to kill the king and usurp the throne yourself, don't bring others in!"

The King of Ying, Li Yan, who was further back, cursed loudly at the King of Shou, Li Xuan.

Oh, he just changed his name not long ago. Now he is no longer called Li Min, but will be called "Li Xuan".

"Hey, Li Yan, Li Yan, you won't forget what happened in the past just because you changed your name to Li Yan, right?

I think you are a bit forgetful. Do you want me to refresh your memory? "

Li Chen looked sarcastic, then patted Li Longji's face with his hand and said, "Father, please see if I am right."

"Humph!"

Brother Ji snorted coldly and didn't respond.

"When our good father killed three sons in one day, what reason did he find to do so?
That's because he has a good son, yes, it's you Li Min.

You report to him that the then crown prince Li Ying asked you to borrow two thousand pieces of armor and wanted to do something evil.

However, how can you, a mere prince with no power, have two thousand armors?
Is the evidence still conclusive? "

After finishing speaking, Li Chen paused slightly, snorted disdainfully and said:
"That's because, our good father, he promised you that as long as you make a false accusation, he will take care of the rest.

After everything is done, he will promise you the position of prince.

But what will he do to you after you report against your conscience?
Did he later make you the prince?Are you dumbfounded?Do you want revenge?Do you have any resentment in your heart?Even if he doesn't keep his word, what can you do to him, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty? "

Hearing this, Li Xuan's face darkened, and he sat down silently.

Because what Li Chen said is indeed true!
However, if you say it on such an occasion, the destructive power will be too great!
Damn it, this dead guy is talking nonsense like this, how can everyone continue to mess around in the future!Some fig leaves cannot be pulled off!
Li Yan cursed Li Chen in his heart for not following the rules!
"Prince Shou, although today is your wedding, you are going too far! Let the saint go!"

Di Wang Li Yan stood up and scolded.

"No, you've already been in a lot of trouble yourself, and you still dare to show off here?
Do you think that if you stand up and pretend to be a hero now, the saint will make you a prince afterwards? "

Longevity King Li Xuan mocked in mock surprise.

Then he sighed and said to Li Longji, who was being held hostage by him: "I will tell you now what your good son is doing."

Li Xuan raised his head, looked at Li Yan and said with a smile:

"You are in the bedroom every day, pricking the little man with a half-foot-long iron nail! It has the birth date of our good father written on it, and his hair is also tied around the little man. Are you enjoying the pricking?

But do you think this method of self-deception is useful?Our good father is not alive and kicking every day. Do you think it’s funny? "

"Shut up! I didn't!"

Like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, Di Wang Li Yan quickly denied it, his voice rising a few pitches.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, you dare to do it but don't dare to admit it, you have no backbone at all."

Li Fan sighed with emotion, shook his head and said.

"I kill you!"

Li Yan stood up and took a step forward. Li Long didn't even say a word, but Li Longji shouted loudly: "Stop! You evil beast! Do you want to kill the king!"

Li Yan was awakened by these words and returned to his original position angrily.

"Isn't it interesting for you to sow the father-son relationship between me and the kings?"

Li Longji asked the longevity king Li Xuan in a deep voice. "Why are you shouting so loudly? Did I sow discord? Isn't what I said the truth?"

Li Chen slapped Li Longji hard, shouted at him with red eyes:
"Don't you understand the current situation? Everyone here wants you to die quickly, but you still dare to show off in front of me? Believe it or not, I will send you on your way directly to fulfill my good brothers!"

After receiving a slap, Li Longji sighed helplessly and remained silent.

"Prince Zhong, did you enjoy watching the show? Are you hoping in your heart that I will stab our good father to death soon?

You see, I followed your instructions and kidnapped our good father. When your troops capture the Ganluni Temple, I will kill him and grant you a great honor. Will you pay me a visit to my grave in the future?

Have you thanked me properly in your heart? "

Longevity King Li Xuan said with a sneer as he looked at the loyal King Li Heng who was sitting not far away, motionless and with a calm expression.

"What nonsense are you talking about? Why do I want to conspire with you?"

Li Heng had a strange expression on his face and asked in confusion.

"I have to say that among so many brothers and sisters, you are the best at pretending!"

Li Chen laughed heartily, with an unspeakable madness on his face.

“Your former princess Wei Shi was defiled by our good father while attending the celebration in Guangyuntan.

After learning about this, you actually pretended not to know!I really admire you. As for your ability to pretend to be a filial son and a virtuous grandson, I can't even compare to you!

You say so, my good father. "

Li Chen patted Li Longji's face, but it was a pity that Brother Ji was too lazy to talk to him now.

Li Heng had a gloomy face and said nothing. Sitting in his seat, he felt that everyone was staring at him.

Although this matter was no longer a secret, Li Chen still felt ashamed when he exposed it in public.

"It's not over yet, there's more to come!

Who knew our father was so powerful? Even though he only played tricks on Princess Wei once, she actually got pregnant!

God knows whether the child in the belly belongs to the emperor or his son Zhongwang.

You know, our good father also knows, but you, the husband and the father-in-law, just pretend not to know.In the end, it was Princess Wei who took off the child herself.

Tsk tsk tsk, the father is really kind and the son is filial. The father is considerate and caring, and the son is filial and sensible. "

Li Chen laughed as he spoke, until tears came out of his eyes.Li Longji closed his eyes in pain, not wanting to argue.

As long as he is still alive in the future, he must crush the longevity king Li Xuan to ashes!There is no need to show off your strength now!
"Sage, I will tell you another secret today.

In fact, Princess Wei did not die of illness, but her husband, your filial son in front of you, was poisoned to death!
Look at how considerate he is. If he hadn't said anything about this, the secret would have been buried underground forever.

Is he very filial?The princess that Ming Media is marrying will poison her to death if she is told to do so. This is a skill that I am ashamed of. "

Li Chen taunted while grabbing Li Longji's shoulders with his hands and pinching them so hard that his nails were deeply embedded into the other person's flesh.

"Li Chen, you don't have to be so arrogant, you will definitely die today."

The Loyal King Li Heng didn't seem to want to pretend anymore. He stood up, pointed at the Shou King Li Quan and said calmly.

"Yes, because your King Qin's army should soon break through Shengyefang, break through Ganluni Temple, and rush into this Buddhist hall.

Then put..."

Li Chen pointed at everyone present, then pointed at Li Longji beside him and said:

“Kill us all.

It was announced to the outside world that Li Xuan, the longevity king, was insane and conspired to commit regicide.All the princes and saints died under his sword, but only the loyal king survived.

The troops in Chang'an killed King Shou's gang members, and King Zhong ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor. Is this drama still exciting?
You must be curious as to why others believe Li Heng’s words.Let me tell you, because King Xue’s family will arrive first and then testify for him that it is indeed King Shou who is plotting rebellion. "

"Impossible! It's absolutely impossible for King Xue to betray me!
My brothers and I are like brothers and I have never been sorry to them. There is no way that King Xue will betray me! "

Before the kings in the hall said anything, Li Longji was the first to retort, his body trembling violently and he fell into extreme fear.

He chose the Ganlu Ni Temple next to Prince Xue's Mansion to hold the wedding banquet of Prince Shou, just to lure the snake out of its hole.He firmly believes that the brothers with whom he has a harmonious relationship will never betray him.

Brother Ji dare not say that he is very good to his sons, but he is indeed very interesting to his brothers!

"My good father, you'd better wake up. The King Xue who was your brother-in-law passed away more than ten years ago!

It’s true that you and he are brothers, but do you and his son also have feelings for each other?
His son is the heir of Princess Wei, and that Princess Wei is the biological sister of Prince Zhong’s ex-wife!
You said that King Xue's lineage is loyal to you, wouldn't it be good for them to support King Zhong as the new emperor?That's an authentic member of my own family!

And you are already 60 years old, how many more years can you protect King Xue’s lineage?Can't they find a new backer? "

The words of Longevity King Li Lu were like a ferocious snake biting the heart, making everyone here feel chill and pain to the bone!
This horse riding joke is too big!
"Li Heng, is what he said true?"

Li Longji opened his cloudy eyes, stared at the loyal king Li Heng not far from him and said.

"Back to the saint, those are just nonsense from Li Chan."

Li Heng waved his hand calmly.

"A saint, a kind and filial brother is not such a person."

Yongwang Li Lin stood up and defended Li Heng.

"It's no wonder you say that. After all, your mother died young and it was Li Heng who brought you up.

With so many people in the temple, you are probably the only one who can survive as a witness. It's not surprising that you speak for him.

I heard that your princess, Hou Mochen, is of unparalleled beauty. I wonder if she has been touched by our good father.

Most likely, they still haven’t escaped the clutches of the saint. "

Li Chen sighed and shook his head, looking regretful.

"Li Chen, you are so slanderous!"

Li Lin cursed loudly. He was young and energetic, but his defense was directly broken by Li Chen!
"Then tell him, is this true?"

Li Chen patted Li Longji's face and said.

"I have never done such a thing."

Li Longji sighed to Li Lin.

"He said he didn't, do you believe it?"

Li Chen looked at Li Lin and asked with a strange smile on his face.

Li Lin slowly sat down and fell into silence.

"Counting the time, King Qin's men should be here by now."

Li Chen murmured to himself.

As if he heard his inspiration, there was a loud shout outside the window of the Buddhist hall.

"King Shou Li Han committed regicide to seize the throne. The saint has been killed. Please follow me to King Qin of Ganlu Temple!"

Including Li Longji, except for the longevity king Li Wei and the loyal king Li Heng, the expressions of everyone present changed drastically!
"Look, I'm just saying it. Li Heng, what else do you have to say?"

Li Chen threw the copper hairpin in his hand to the ground, then lazily walked to the corner of the Buddhist hall and sat down casually.

"You guys can keep playing. I'll wait for the rebels to come in and chop me to death. Anyway, I've had enough."

Longevity King Li Xuan shouted to Li Longji and the princes in the Buddhist hall.

　Meow meow meow!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)