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Mingcui had changed a lot in Xiao Buyi's eyes, and even changed a lot in these times. When she first saw Pei Mingcui, Xiao Buyi could still notice the depth of her sadness, but when she was in the Palace of the City, Pei Mingcui had become surprisingly calm.

She seemed to have only one purpose left now, killing Wang Xuba and Wei Daoer to pay tribute to Li Xuanba. Although Wang Xuba and Wei Daoer have good martial arts skills, they may not be able to get it if they meet a woman like Pei Mingcui who is skilled in strategy.

"Xiao Buyi, you are the third most important to suppress the rebellion tonight. I wonder what you have to ask for?" Yang Guang finally asked Xiao Buyi.

Although he was the third most meritorious, Yang Guang also gave Xiao Buyi a good face. At least Wang Shichong, Xun Qifeng and Dugu Ji were all ranked behind him. When Xiao Buyi heard Li Xuanba was about to bury his bones in Taiyuan, he was already thinking about his retreat. When he heard Yang Guang's question, he had to go out and said: "I just did my duty. If I want to ask for it, I feel that I will let down the emperor's kindness of rewarding Shaoqing as a Taifu in Kyoto. I want to go south to Jiangnan and inspect the five major ranches of the Great Sui Dynasty."

I thought what I asked was my duty, but Yang Guang saw that he was loyal and would be able to report it. He would be free and free in the future. Unexpectedly, Yang Guangran was displeased and said, "I will leave you in Kyoto, so I will naturally have my intentions, so I am not allowed."

Xiao Buyi was surprised. However, the ministers all understood Yang Guang's meaning. Xiao Buyi made many outstanding achievements and did not take any credit. She sat quietly in the position of Taipu Shaoqing, just like Pei Mingcui, who was the man she needed and did not suspect, so of course she had to stay by her side and reuse. Now that Li Jia fell, the power of Kyoto was reshuffled. Although Pei Jia was silent and low-key, she looked at her peak. Although Xiao Buyi's official position is not high, she can definitely be regarded as a person who can speak in front of Yang Guang. If he really stayed in Kyoto, he would have to flatter him well in the future.

**

The three giants of the Li family were sentenced to prison, killing two of them, which caused a sensation in Kyoto, from court officials to the people, and after dinner, they were all talking about it.

However, the discussions are just private parts. Everyone in the surname Li is in danger, for fear of causing trouble. The ministers are very secretive about this case and dare not express their opinions, for fear of being implicated.

Xiao Buyi was not afraid of being implicated, but in fact he had become the focus. Wherever he was there, it seemed that there was something wrong, and wherever there was something wrong, there was his contribution. During this Li family rebellion, he made great contributions and had spread among the people. Li Min brought thousands of iron-armored guards to siege Shanglinyuan, but was killed by Xiao Buyi with blood on his back and broke out of the siege. He was able to save the life of the siege. Anyway, Xiao Buyi was used to riding alone in the eyes of the people. This time, all the credits were placed on him, and the people had no doubts. When he heard this version, some of the people envied, some hated, and some were jealous, but they all felt that Xiao Buyi was no different from God.

When Xiao Buyi heard this news, he was so amused and laughed. He remembered that a famous person said that those who know are inconvenient to talk about it, and those who talk about it do not need to know it. After the age of time, those who are inconvenient to talk about it will die, and only those who don’t need to know it will be left. Understanding this principle, you can know how ancient history or heroes were created. Now I have a deep understanding. Don’t look at his current fun, if he is really like Li Min, he will soon become the kind of inconvenient to talk about it. When the inconvenient to talk about it dies, he is just a wave in the sea, obscuring the ground without a trace. The Li family has been deeply rooted in the past few decades. When he arrived in Dongdu, the territorial power was so great that those who heard it moved, and the people of Kyoto all respected and feared it. But in the era when he lived a thousand years later, what was left?

The emperor asked the Left Secretary Yuan Wendu, the Censor Pei Yun, the Censor General Yuwen Shu, together with the Ministry of Justice, Dali Temple to examine the case, and asked the Minister of War Wei Wensheng to confiscate the house and collect evidence. Xiao Buyi felt that Yang Guang was not a good man to do things, and it was really cruel to ask the prospective father-in-law to arrest his future daughter-in-law. However, Li Meier might not be able to escape death. This father-in-law must not care much for his son. When he heard that when Wei Wensheng arrested the Li family, Eying, the niece of Yang Guang of Yuwen, pointed at Wei Wensheng's nose and scolded, making Wei Wensheng's nose not a nose, and his face not a face, because Eying was a royal relative after all, even if her husband rebelled, according to common sense, she should be fine. Unexpectedly, Eying was invited to the palace by Yang Guang on the next day, and now there is no news!

Xiao Buyi only felt that the depth of mud and water in the palace and the sinisterness of doing things was definitely not something his heart could bear. Now he wanted to leave long ago, but he wanted to leave Kyoto without intention and was no different from rebellion. He walked along the way, just thinking about how to think of a way to stay away from the muddy water here.

This time he went to the Li family. Of course, he did not go to search the house, but to Li Yuan's house.

When Li Xuanba died, he always wanted to go to the front of the spirit to show that they had dated, and although it seemed that there were only a few sides, this person had left a deep impression on him.

It’s just strange that he didn’t feel much sad about Li Xuanba’s death. He is different from Pei Mingcui. Pei Mingcui and Li Xuanba are childhood sweethearts. He and Li Xuanba are both enemies and friends. They always feel that Li Xuanba’s life is very hard and tiring, and death like this is a relief. He suddenly had a strange idea. It would be better if Li Xuanba died like this, at least he had a chance for his father Li Yuan. If Li Xuanba didn’t die, Li Yuan could only be rotten and could not become the Emperor Gaozu. Li Shimin cried red in front of Yang Guang, and it was strange that he said Li Xuanba’s last words so clearly.

But no matter whether it is true or fake, what does it have to do with him? Xiao Buyi just shook his head when he thought of this.

When he arrived at the door of Li's house, the servant knew Xiao Buyi and took him to the mourning hall directly. Then the servant went to find the eldest son Li Jiancheng.

Although Li Xuanba had great martial arts skills, he was no different from ordinary people after his death. There were few people coming to his mourning hall, with dark paper burning in the brazier and smoke filled with smoke. There was a person standing in front of the spiritual seat, but it was Li Shimin.

When Li Shimin faced the spiritual position, he sobbed softly, obviously still unable to accept the death of his brothers.

Although Xiao Buyi didn't want to listen, his ears were very useful. He only heard Li Shimin crying and said, "Xuanba, is there no better way? As long as you move around, I would rather go on another road."

Xiao Buyi coughed from afar and didn't want to listen more. Li Shimin slowly turned around when he heard the coughing sound, and said in surprise: "Is it you, Lord Xiao?"

The common man looked solemn and nodded, "I have a conversation with Brother Xuanba. I know how to do it, so I will come to pay tribute."

Li Shimin took the incense of sacrifice early and gave it to Xiao Buyi with respectful hands, saying, "Xuanba often said to Shimin. I am fortunate to make friends with people like Lord Xiao in this life. He once told me that if he dies, except for his relatives, the first person to come to pay tribute to him must be Lord Xiao."

"Oh?" Xiao Buyi took the incense of sacrifice and felt that Li Shimin had something in his words, but he still burned the incense in front of the incense candle and inserted it into the incense burner. After celebrating the tribute, he turned around, "Shimin, who is not dead, either heavy or light, is just a serious or light. Brother Xuanba is plagued by illness. Every time he dates him, he only suffers for him. Although he is dying now, although it is unfortunate. It may be a relief for him. Please mourn me and don't be too sad."

Li Shimin's eyes turned red and he whispered: "Thank you for your care by Lord Xiao."

"You said I was the first to come to pay tribute. Haven't Miss Pei come?" Xiao Buyi asked a little strangely.

Li Shimin shook his head and said, "Ms. Pei is no longer in Kyoto. Haven't she told Lord Xiao that she would leave?"

Xiao Buyi said in a lost voice: "Have she already started looking for Wei Daoer and Wang Xudai?"

"I wish I could cut them into pieces by these two dog thieves." Li Shimin clenched his teeth, and his eyes were filled with anger. "But I can't find them, and if I find them, I may not have beaten them. Miss Pei found me that night in Yingzhou Palace, saying that I could endure it and return to Taiyuan with peace of mind. She would avenge me. After that night, she left Dongdu. It's only hateful that I am a man..."

Xiao Buyi patted his shoulder and said, "Shimin, manpower is poor, not everyone can do everything. Since Miss Pei said she wanted to capture Wang Xuba and Wei Daoer, she would do it. If Brother Xuanba had a spirit in the sky, he would not let you take risks alone."

Li Shimin's eyes were red again and said, "Don't Lord Xiao want to ask something?"

Xiao Buyi said in surprise: "What am I going to ask?"

"Xuanba said that his mind can deceive anyone, but he can't deceive Miss Pei and you." Li Shimin looked around and lowered his voice.

Xiao Buyi frowned and said, "I don't know what Brother Xuanba has to do. If he has any wish and I can do my best, I will achieve it for him."

Li Shimin was moved and made up his mind and said, "My Lord Xiao, Xuanba had passed away before I saw him. It's a pity that I couldn't hear his words before Xuanba died."

Xiao Buyi just said oh, and didn't say much.

"But what I said in Yingzhou Palace is not a false statement." Li Shimin said sincerely: "Please believe it by Lord Xiao."

Xiao Buyi smiled faintly, "I believe it is really that important?"

Li Shimin sighed and said, "Xuanba warned me that there is only one person in this world who should not deceive me. He told me that telling the truth to Lord Xiao is much more beneficial than telling lies to Lord Xiao, and Shimin dare not forget it."

Xiao Buyi's heart moved slightly, feeling that although Li Xuanba died, he seemed to have already calculated his affairs after his death.

"Did Brother Xuanba also have the ability to divine, knowing that he will die, so he left his last words in advance?"

Li Shimin admired: "Mr. Xiao was right after guessing. But Xuanba did not know that he would die, but realized that the Li family had a great crisis. He said that if his death could resolve this crisis, even if he died, it would be fine."

Xiao Buyi was moved. He was just a guess before, thinking that Li Xuanba's death was a coexistence of good fortune and misfortune for the Li family. But when he heard Li Shimin's confirmation with his own ears, he still couldn't help but shock Li Xuanba's choice.

"Mr. Xiao also knows that the Li family is an old lord with deep roots, and is only in Dongdu. The Li family is only in Dongdu. The number of officials is as many as hundreds of people." Li Shimin said helplessly: "Everyone knows that after Yang Xuangan's rebellion, the emperor was suspicious of the old lord to an unprecedented level. It would be a matter of time before that he attacked the Li family. We are also surnamed Li. The controversial Li family in the Dongdu some time ago should be the emperor. In private, it was said that the emperor personally asked Yuwen Shu to spread it. If this is true, the emperor's intention can be seen."

Xiao Buyi and Li Shimin didn't say much, but he had to admit that Li Shimin could win his trust even more. At least for now, he had a great impression of Li Shimin.

"Mr. Xiao also saw it. Now Li Min, Li Hun and Li Shanheng are not allowed to die well. The emperor said that he was not even responsible for the death. There were only more than 30 people who were charged with the crime. However, in recent days, there were more than a hundred people from the Li surnamed who were exiled to the wilderness. Xuanba said that if he died, if the emperor was memorialized and rewarded, he would ask to return to Taiyuan and stay away from the emperor to protect his family. I just thought he was talking casually. He expected that his prophecy would come true." Li Shimin's voice choked up.

Xiao Buyi sighed softly. "Brother Xuanba is really a hero. Xiao admires him very much and only regrets his relationship with him. It's a pity."

"Before Xuanba arrived in Shanglinyuan, he said that if he died, he would ask Shimin to hand over something to Lord Xiao." Li Shimin suddenly remembered something.

"Oh, what is it?" Xiao Buyi was a little surprised.

"Sir Xiao, wait." Li Shimin hurried out of the mourning hall. Xiao Buyi looked at Li Xuanba's spiritual position and admired him from the bottom of his heart. It is said that sacrificing his life is difficult, but how many people are there who sacrificed their lives for the Li family to make a living?

The sound of footsteps came from outside the mourning hall. Xiao Buyi thought that Li Shimin turned around, turned his head and looked over, and found that a woman in plain clothes looked at her with red and swollen eyes, full of surprise.

The woman is pretty and beautiful, with a slim figure and amazes her beautiful eyes, as if she is wondering who Xiao Buyi is.

"The Grand servant Shaoqing Xiao Buyi came to pay tribute to Brother Xuanba," Xiao Buyi said, "Shimin goes out if he has something to do. He dare not ask the girl and Brother Xuanba..."

"It turns out to be Lord Xiao." The woman was filled with respect in surprise. "I had heard Xuanba say that Lord Xiao is a heroic spirit. When I see you today, I will be lucky in three lives."

"Sister..." Li Shimin ran back in a hurry and introduced to Xiao Buyi when he saw the woman: "Sir Xiao, this is his sister Li Caiyu."

Xiao Buyi nodded and said hello. He didn't know what to say, but Li Shimin reached out and took out something and said, "Mr. Xiao, this is the place Xuanba asked Shimin to give to Master Xiao. He said that he would meet Lord Xiao, and this thing may be useful to Lord Xiao!"

Li Shimin was still calm, but Xiao Buyi was shocked when he saw that thing, but because it was actually

shell!

How could the last piece of the Heavenly Book fall into Li Xuanba’s hands?!

As he had doubts, Xiao Buyi remembered what Bei Pei said, Pei Mingcui went to Zhangye to find a turtle shell. Of course, the one who asked Pei Mingcui to find it must be the fourth place in the Heavenly Book. He guessed that Pei Mingcui had found the turtle shell and wanted to destroy it. What kind of heavenly books and earth books are of course anti-objects in Pei Mingcui's eyes. But now the turtle shell is fourth, can it be said that Pei Mingcui found the turtle shell and did not destroy it, but gave it to Li Xuanba?

Why did Pei Mingcui give the turtle shell to Li Xuanba, and why did Li Xuanba insist on giving this turtle shell to herself? Xiao Buyi frowned and said nothing.

"Mr. Xiao must accept it. This is Xuanba's last wish." Li Shimin said anxiously when he saw Xiao Buyi not accepting him.

"Shimin, what did Xuanba give this thing to Lord Xiao?" Li Caiyu asked strangely.

Li Shimin shook his head, "How do I know? But all Xuanba asked me to do is these two things. I must help him complete the land."

"Brother Xuanba loves me a little guilty." Xiao Buyi finally took the tortoise shell and put it in his arms. Li Shimin breathed a sigh of relief, "I finally fulfilled Xuanba's two wishes, and I finally felt better. Lord Xiao, there are food at home..."

Xiao Buyi shook his head and said, "I know you were attentive to entertain you, but I have other things to do, so I will meet again next day."

Li Shimin did not force himself to stay and sent Xiao Buyi out with Li Caiyu. Although Li Caiyu met Xiao Buyi for the first time, he was not shy and generous.

The three of them left the mourning hall and walked not far away. They heard the quarrels coming from the front and couldn't get along. The servants were all standing aside to watch the fun. Among the quarrels, Xiao Buyi knew him, but he actually was Li Jiancheng.

It is said that a slap cannot be slapped, but even though Li Jiancheng was silent, he still shouted in front of Xiao Buyi: "I won't go, I won't go. Brother, Li Xuanba has nothing to do with me, why do you want me to worship him?"

Li Caiyu frowned, but Li Shimin clenched his fists. Xiao Buyi didn't know who this person was, but she felt that this person was not too old.

Li Jiancheng did not see the three people coming from afar, but said, "Yuan Ji, what do you mean? Xuanba is your brother. How can the brotherhood be said to be irrelevant?"

"The bullshit brotherhood, he is not my father's son. Why do you want him to be glorious when you are alive? When you die, you still have to bow to him." Yuan Ji shook his head repeatedly. "Brother, save money, you and I know it well."

Li Jiancheng didn't wait to say anything more, but Li Shimin roared angrily, "Fourth, what did you say? Xuanba is not daddy's son, you fart!"

He rushed up early and punched him. Li Caiyu couldn't stop him and shouted loudly: "Shimin. Don't do anything, say something."

Yuan Ji was talking and spitting everywhere. He didn't expect that he would be beaten to the back by Li Shimin with a punch, and fell to the ground. He got up from the ground, with only Li Shimin in his eyes, and said furiously: "Okay. Li Shimin, you dare to hit me?"

"So what if I hit you? I want to kill you. As soon as Xuanba went, you were pouring his dirty water. Are you a human being?" Li Shimin was furious and was about to rush forward, but Li Caiyu was caught tightly, "Shimin. Don't use force. You can discuss something if you have something to do."

Yuan Ji was captured by Li Shimin's momentum as powerful as a mad tiger. He took a few steps back and saw that Li Shimin was pulled by Li Caiyu. He snatched up his courage again and sneered: "By the way, I forgot that you and Li Xuanba are twins. Li Xuanba is not the seed of your father, and of course you are not!"

"Yuan Ji." Li Jiancheng shouted sternly: "What are you talking about? If you don't shut up, do you believe in family law to deal with you?"

Yuan Ji had a thorny neck and said dissatisfiedly: "Do you think you can hide it from me? If Li Xuanba and Li Shimin were not the emperor's son, how could he be favored by the emperor? If Li Xuanba hadn't known that the emperor was his father, how could he fight to death to save him? He kept suppressing me. Since he was not my brother, would he still have to bow his head even if he died..."

Before he finished speaking, he was suddenly shocked by the deathly silence around him. He turned his head and looked over and saw Li Yuan's gloomy and cold face!

"Dad..." Yuan Ji said noddedly.

Li Yuan slapped in the face, and with a loud "slap", breaking the silence. Yuan Ji was slapped several times and fell to the ground. When he woke up, there was a burning pain on his face and blood was already overflowing from the corners of his mouth. It can be seen that Li Yuan's palm was so cruel.

"Dad, are you hitting me?" Yuanji asked in disbelief, covering his face.

"I not only want to hit you, but I also want to hit you to death," Li Yuan said furiously: "I don't have you, the disobedient son."

Yuan Ji stood up and shouted: "You all bully me, okay, I'll go find my mother." After he finished speaking, he turned around and left. Li Yuan was dead on the spot, trembling all over, and said loudly: "Caiyu!"

"Dad, what's the matter?" Li Caiyu asked.
To be continued...