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Behind the attic window.

Chu Li pressed his back against the wall, hiding his figure. Not even an inch of his clothes were exposed, but the beating of his heart was like a drum, pounding strongly.

Undoubtedly, Chu Dichi is an extremely perceptive person.

No matter in what aspect.

If she continued like this, she might be exposed, but she was worried about him fighting in the rain of swords and knives, so she wanted to help him secretly so that he could return to the imperial capital as soon as possible and take back everything that belonged to him.

Perhaps this is all she can do for him.

-

Imperial capital.

The Imperial Palace.

Since Master Guiyi entered the palace, he used his identity as a high monk from Tianling Temple to comfort the people, telling them not to panic and that they only needed to perform a ritual to gather the dragon energy in the imperial capital and restore the previous order.

With this as an excuse, he stayed in the palace openly.

Stay with Chu Yeli.

Now, Chu Yeli had suffered so many blows in succession, his body and mind were severely damaged. Under the influence of the love incense, he was so depressed that he kept coughing up blood and didn't even have the strength to go to court.

Looking at Master Guiyi sitting in the position he once sat, holding a red pen and opening the memorial, he felt only ridicule.

This severely burned face is really ugly.

Sitting there like a devil in the sun.

In fact, that's what he is.

Only at this moment did Chu Yeli realize that what he had been pursuing all his life was not revenge or family affection, but a peace of mind.

What's even more ironic is that his only source of peace of mind was destroyed by his own hands.

"What did you mean by Chu Li's whereabouts?"

Master Guiyi slowly held the letter in his hand and glanced at him.

"Just take care of yourself."

"Tell me... ahem... Chu Li... is she... is she still alive, ahem..."

When he was overly emotional, he only said a few words before he started coughing uncontrollably and his face became paler.

Master Guiyi frowned, stood up and walked over:

"If you die, it will not be good for me to take power. After all, my status is questionable and no one supports me."

Chu Yeli's eyes were almost bleeding, "Tell me!"

Master Guiyi was thoughtful:

"How about you leave me a child, and I will help him ascend the throne, so that I can take charge of the power. Then, I will tell you where Chu Li is?"

"You... ahem! Where is she... where on earth is she!?"

Chu Yeli was very emotional, but there was nothing he could do.

The only thing in my mind is that Chu Li is safe.

Master Guiyi seemed not to have heard his words, and asked to himself: "Do you have concubines in your harem now?"

"Dong Ling Shang Rong!!"

This is the name of Master Guiyi, and also the name of the king of the previous dynasty.

After more than 20 years, he was finally awakened again, and Master Guiyi felt as if he was in another world.

"Oh."

So far away.

But it doesn’t matter. Although there was a gap of more than 20 years in between, in the end, he was still the final winner.

"Don't worry, my son. I am not interested in your affairs with Chu Li. As long as you leave me a child and help me to secure my throne, I will naturally help you."

Master Guiyi raised the corner of his mouth and called out:

"The Emperor is unwell and has summoned a concubine to serve him."

The eunuch responded and left.

Now, apart from the deceased queen, there are only two concubines in the harem.

One is Jiang Qinxue, the granddaughter of Master Jiang, and the other is Concubine Yu, who was appointed by the Eighth Prince. However, the Emperor did not say which one he wanted to summon.

After some thought, the eunuch decided to summon Master Jiang's granddaughter.

When Jiang Qinxue received the news, she couldn't believe it and was overjoyed.

The emperor actually summoned her? !

The Emperor has gotten over the grief of the Queen's death so quickly and is ready to favor a new person?

Very good!

As long as she seizes the opportunity and gives birth to the emperor's eldest son, she will have wealth and glory for the rest of her life, and the honor of the Jiang family will be secured!

She immediately took a bath, burned incense, put on some light makeup, and went to the Panlong Palace to meet the emperor in her most beautiful manner.

but……

In the emperor's bedroom, a monk with burns on his face was seen.

this……

The emperor summoned his concubine, but there was a monk beside him. Isn’t this scene too weird?

Master Guiyi walked to the table as if nothing had happened, turned around and sat down, "Your Majesty, there is no need to be so polite. I am a monk who has left the secular world and my six senses are pure."

Jiang Qinxue's cheeks suddenly turned red with embarrassment.

He's going to be here?

He actually doesn't leave?

He could not help but scold: "You old monk are so bold and shameless!"

How dare you stay in the king's bedroom without permission?

Don’t want the head on your neck anymore?

Master Guiyi narrowed his eyes, and his deep gaze fell on Jiang Qinxue. His straight gaze made her shudder for no reason.

he……

This person...

She took two steps back, "Your Majesty..."

Chu Yeli coughed a few times and said weakly: "You leave first."

Master Guiyi laughed, "It seems that the emperor no longer wants what he wants."

"Why do you force me? In your heart, am I really like a stranger with no affection?"

What is family love?

He has too many children in his life. If each of them had been so particular about the length of love, he would not have come to this day.

Master Guiyi walked up to him and saw that he was weak and pale. He had been poisoned by the incense and had no strength even to attend court, let alone have sex.

He suddenly narrowed his eyes:

"How about... Father do it for you?"

Chu Yeli looked up in astonishment: "You..."

"Hahaha!"

He stood up and walked towards Jiang Qinxue step by step, "She has a good appearance and good looks."

Jiang Qinxue stepped back subconsciously. For some reason, the hairs on her back stood on end with fear.

"What are you...what are you going to do? Your Majesty...ah!"

Suddenly, his wrist was grabbed and he was pushed onto the couch.

"As long as they are of Dong Ling's bloodline, it doesn't matter who they are, it's all the same. They just need to be registered under your name and inherit your throne to be legitimate."

Master Guiyi grabbed Jiang Qinxue's hands.

"My son is physically weak, so father will accept it with a smile!"

"ah!"

Jiang Qinxue screamed.

No!

What is going on? Why?

Don't touch her!

ah!

Chu Yili leaned weakly against the back of the chair, watching the scene. His hands gripping the armrests gradually tightened, veins on the back of his hands popped out like a dragon, and the hatred in his eyes became more and more sarcastic.

-

The other side.

The Regent conquered cities and territories along the way with such speed and fierceness that he arrived in the south of the Yangtze River in just ten days.

Passing by this familiar city and walking the road I have walked before, it brought back memories of the past and made me sad.

This road, this street, this lakeside building...

They were together once, as if it were yesterday, and yet, in the blink of an eye, they are out of reach again.

Chu Dichi walked alone, his desolate back was dragged very long on the long and quiet street, quiet and lonely.

His palm stroked across the bricks of the wall.

Walk slowly, but every step is steady.

far away.

Chongfeng and Jingying stood side by side, with sadness in their eyes:

"Since my mother left, my master has been so quiet."

"Where is the peaceful and prosperous era?"

When will we finally have true peace?

Thinking of the death of Chuyi...

Chong Feng's eyes darkened, and the aura around him became several times heavier than usual. "You stay here to protect the master. I will go find Governor Xiao to discuss the next plan."

Jingying followed with sword in hand.

I watched the master sitting on the steps for two or three hours, until his figure was shrouded in the night, and then he sat there, drinking non-stop.

“Ahem!”

"master!"

Jingying stepped forward quickly, "Be careful not to get drunk and harm your body."

Chu Dichi's eyes seemed to be covered with mist, as if he was drunk, but his voice was very calm: "Back off."

Jingying opened his mouth and had to move away.

The man raised his head and took a sip.

The moon is beautiful this night, the long street is dimly lit with candlelight, the shadows of all things are silent, and the barrenness in my heart is like the ashes after a prairie fire, where no grass can grow anymore.

He looked down at the sachet hanging around his waist. It was embroidered with two twisted mandarin ducks. It wasn't pretty, but it gradually blurred his vision.

Rough fingertips stroked it gently.

I can clearly imagine her serious look when she was threading the needle.

He grabbed the wine jug, raised his head and drank it in one gulp, choking and knocking his head repeatedly.

In the darkness of the night, a single man sat cross-legged on the steps, his elbows resting on his knees, his head lowered, only his shoulders twitching from time to time due to coughing.

dark place.

Chu Li leaned against the cold wall, looking at the lonely figure, tears gradually filling her eyes.

Perhaps Master Guiyi was right, she was not a good match.

People born in the Year of the Pig and the Year of the Snake have conflicting attributes.

She is his nemesis.

Whether in childhood or now, she can always pull him down from the altar when it comes to anything related to her.

My mother has passed away. I hope you will be well for the rest of your life...

Across half a short street, there is a place of lovesickness and two places of idle worries. Only the vast moonlight shines on the earth and covers all directions.

In the early morning light.

He was helped back by Jingying, wrapped in frost.

She stood at the corner all night, but there was only an empty space left.

A fast horse left Jiangnan City.

Once you reach Jiangnan, you’re not far from the imperial capital.

Chu Li returned to the imperial capital. By then, Concubine Wen had already been buried. Her new tomb was located in a bamboo forest. It was quiet and peaceful, far away from the hustle and bustle, as peaceful as a paradise.

She went to burn incense, and the hatred in her heart grew stronger.

Every day, she was watching Chu Dichi's whereabouts.

Every day, she was waiting for the moment when Chu Dichi would return to the imperial capital and pull Chu Yeli off the throne.

She was waiting for the final result, but she didn't dare to stand in the sun.

"Mother, please tell me, what should I do to make up for the many mistakes I made in the past?"

She stroked the tombstone gently, and the only answer she got was the rustling sound of the wind, blowing bamboo leaves down.

My heart is empty and there is no longer any harbor for me to rely on.

From this point on, the void in life can never be filled again.

Chu Li sneaked into the imperial capital, picked up Master Turtle, and brought him back to Piaomiao Mountain.

"Master, I'm back."

On the mountain.

Gu Yuanming was sitting cross-legged under a crooked pine tree, meditating and breathing to stabilize his internal strength, when he unexpectedly saw Chu Li.

"What are you doing here?"

"… Can't I come and see you if I'm alright?"

Gu Yuanming looked her up and down:

"So you came here empty-handed?"

"..."

Chu Li pursed his lips and took out the turtle uncle from his sleeve, "I'll send my uncle back and come back to live for a while."

"It seems you really came empty-handed."

Chu Li is short of money now. Almost all the burial objects in the imperial mausoleum were given to the Eight Vajra. She only took two things and exchanged them for silver bills to facilitate her travel.

He took out a copper coin from his belt and threw it to him, "You continue to meditate."

After saying that, he took Master Turtle back to the yard.

The old and frail Master Turtle was placed in the pond in the courtyard. It slowly stretched out its legs and swam a circle in the water. Chu Li closed the door and went back to the house to block off the view from inside and outside.

Gu Yuanming held a copper coin between his fingers, his gray beard twitching.

"mean."

It won't take long.

Chu Li’s senior brother Feng Hean and third senior brother Rong Jin are back.

"Master, is Junior Sister here?"

"Didn't she die again?"

Since ancient times, the underworld and the royal family have kept their distance from each other and have different stances. People like them in the underworld do not interfere with the imperial power, but they still know everything they need to know.

"Third Junior Brother, you are wrong. As long as Master is here, she will not die."

"Master..."

Gu Yuanming raised his hand, "Stop making noise."

Quacking.

After finally driving away the two apprentices, I just want to live a leisurely life.

"When she came, I saw that her brows were furrowed and she looked very worried. It was obvious that she had something on her mind and came to me to escape."

Feng Hean frowned and looked at Rong Jin:

"Third Junior Brother, your Rong family is rich enough to rival a country, why don't you help Junior Sister and her uncle deliver some military pay?"

Rong Jin waved his hand:

"No, Senior Brother. If I go back, I will be forced to marry you. As the Emperor of Feng Nation, why don't you mobilize troops to help her conquer the land?"

Feng Hean also frowned:

"It's better not to mention it. Besides, I've been alone in the martial arts world for a long time... Second Junior Brother's family is prosperous and he has many backers, so why not call him... By the way, why haven't I seen Second Junior Brother for half a year?"

Where is Lu Yunchu?

Somewhere far away, two fast horses entered the city.

"Uncle, I have found out the details of the city ahead." Qin Muxue dismounted and discussed important matters with Xiao Yexing.

Lu Yunchu also got off the horse and followed.

The steps are steady, calm and composed, and the analysis is frame by frame.

Xiao Yexing was very satisfied with him. After ending the conversation, he left.

As soon as Qin Muxue left, he was about to rush to the next scene with a sword on his shoulder. At this time, Lu Yunchu coughed.

"Brother Lu, what's wrong with you?"

"Cough... cough, nothing serious. Maybe I caught a cold from all the hard work these days. Mu Xue, don't worry about me. Official business is more important."

How could Qin Muxue ignore him?

"I'm not going. I'm staying here to take care of you."

"How can that be possible... ahem... I'm not in any danger, you should go and do your work..."

"There are plenty of people to handle official business, but you are an orphan, all alone. If I don't care about you, who else will?"

Lu Yunchu was touched and leaned delicately on her shoulder:

"Then let's go together. We can just ride slowly on horseback."

"So, we can only ride together. This will be an inconvenience to Senior Brother Lu."

"No grievance, no grievance."

Qin Muxue rode with him on horseback, and her thin body lifted the tall man into her arms. When the soldiers passing by saw this, they all joked:

"Mr. Lu is so lucky."

"Mr. Lu..."

Lu Yunchu covered his lips and coughed, then said in a weak voice, "I'm sorry to have made you all laugh, it's all because Miss Qin is kind and cares about me."

-

On Piaomiao Mountain.

Gu Yuanming prepared dinner, and the four masters and apprentices just filled up a small square table. Chu Li picked up the bowl and started eating.

People who keep silent usually eat very fast.

Gu Yuanming frowned and looked at his apprentice:

"Eat slowly."

Leave some for Master.

"If a woman eats too much, she should be careful not to gain weight. If she does gain weight, she will become ugly," Feng Hean joked.

Chu Li ignored him and lowered his head to eat.

Rong Jin coughed softly, "Women dress to please themselves, and body management is one of the important aspects."

Chu Li eats rice.

Gu Yuanming frowned.

The three masters and apprentices exchanged glances.

Broken heart?

"Xiao Jiu, I know there have been a lot of changes and ups and downs recently, but you are Master's proudest, most powerful, and most glorious disciple. You must be strong and not destroy Master's reputation."

Chu Li paused for a moment and said calmly:

"Master, you are fooling me again."

Gu Yuanming curled his beard, "How can you talk like that? What the master said is the truth. The master has only fooled you in his life."

"Thanks."

"You're welcome."

"..."

This is a weird conversation.

Thinking of Concubine Wen and the Emperor's uncle, instead of getting any comfort, Chu Li felt a pang of sadness in his nose and felt even more compassionate.