Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

The sun was shining brightly in Chang'an City in the afternoon, and the streets and alleys were bustling with people, but there was a hint of panic in the eyes of these people.

In Pingkangfang.

Four young men dressed in expensive robes walked side by side on the wide stone road.

Around them, there were more than twenty strong guards secretly escorting them.

"Brother Du, are we going to Yuxuan Tavern to drink, or to Baihua Tower to listen to music?"

Choi Sun-ki, who was wearing a white cotton robe, asked curiously while fanning himself gently with a fan.

Du He smiled and said, "Let's go to Yuxuan Tavern first."

Baihua Tower is mainly for entertainment, and the wine shop is the best place to get information.

Many people go out to eat and drink just to chat and kill time.

Cui Shenji put away his fan and said with some regret on his face: "Brother Du, you haven't been to Baihua Tower for more than a month. Are you going to betray the oath of our Chang'an Four Swordsmen?"

"The other day, the madam of Baihualou asked me if Master Du had fallen in love with someone else and went to another place to find a girl to listen to music."

Du He's mouth twitched, and he asked in confusion, "What oath?"

Seeing Du He's confused expression, Choi Sun Ki hit himself on the head with a fan, looking heartbroken.

He gestured to Wang Jingzhi and said, "Brother Wang, come and talk to Brother Du."

Wang Jingzhi crossed his arms and pouted, saying, "Brother Du, the four of us brothers have sworn to bring home one of the four most talented beauties in Baihua Tower."

"You like the great book lovers. Have you really forgotten?"

Uh~

This familiar memory suddenly popped up in Du He's mind.

But that was just nonsense Princess Shang said before when she was drunk.

He and Wang Jingzhi were both princes-in-law, so how could he bring a brothel girl back as a concubine?

The case of Fang Lao Er is a lesson for us.

Cui Shenji shook his head and said, "Brother Du, you have changed. You have become so outstanding now. How can you still be the leader of our Chang'an Four Swordsmen?"

Then he said to Wang Jingzhi and Xiao Kai, "Brothers, let's go. Brother Du is now a group of literary stars descended to earth. We ordinary people should not play with him."

After saying this to these three rascals, they pretended to move forward.

Du He looked at the backs of the three of them, and a row of black lines appeared on his forehead.

He shouted loudly: "After dinner, I will invite you to go to Baihua Tower to listen to music."

"Don't look back for three breaths. I'll go and enjoy it myself."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Three Musketeers turned around at the same time, with smug smiles on their faces.

Cui Shenji licked his face and said with a smile: "Brother Du, you volunteered to go to Baihua Tower, not the brothers took you there."

"If Princess Chengyang finds out that you went to Baihua Tower, it won't be our fault."

Wang Jingzhi and Xiao Kai also nodded and agreed: "Brother Cui is right. This time it was Du He who took us to Baihua Tower to listen to music. We two can testify to this."

While they were playing, they had already arrived at the entrance of Tingyuxuan Tavern.

Inside the tavern, a young voice was talking about the murder of a ghost, and from time to time, there was a sound of inhalation.

The wealthy shopkeeper was delighted when he saw Du He, Cui Shenji and the other three walking in.

The God of Wealth is here!

The shopkeeper quickly dropped the account book and trotted out around the counter.

I saw the flesh on his body trembling like waves, very rhythmic.

The shopkeeper bowed respectfully and said, "Master Du, Master Cui, Master Wang, Master Xiao, the largest private room on the second floor is vacant. Please move over here."

Du He glanced at the crowded lobby on the first floor and shook his head slightly.

"Manager Zheng, we are going to have a drink and a meal in the lobby today. Just find us a seat."

When the shopkeeper heard that Du He and his three companions were going to eat in the lobby on the first floor, his expression showed some hesitation.

These four gentlemen are of noble status. For many years, they have always stayed in the large private rooms on the second floor and have never been to the noisy lobby on the first floor.

Besides, there are all kinds of people on the first floor. If someone who is drunk accidentally bumps into these four gentlemen, he will be skinned alive if he doesn't die.

Cui Shenji frowned and said, "Didn't you hear what Master Du said?"

"I heard it. I'll make arrangements right away."

After the shopkeeper nodded and bowed, he hurried down to make arrangements.

After a while, the wealthy shopkeeper came running over with sweat all over his forehead. He said respectfully in his heart.

"My Lords, I have prepared everything for you. Please come this way."

The noise at the door attracted the attention of the guests in the tavern, and the noise of discussion instantly died down a lot.

When Du He and the other three sat down and quietly ordered their food, everyone turned their eyes away and started chatting again.

A middle-aged man with a big nose asked a young man in a washed-out robe not far away.

"Wang Mazi, please continue. Was Zhang the Butcher really killed by the ghost?"

After hearing what the big-nosed middle-aged man said, the people in the tavern turned their attention to the young man named Wang Mazi.

Du He and others also put down their chopsticks and looked over there.

The tavern suddenly became quiet.

"Cough cough."

Wang Mazi cleared his throat and began to speak vividly.

"This morning, from the house of Butcher Zhang who lives next door to me, there was a loud shout from his beautiful young wife."

"Help!"

"I quickly got up from the bed, grabbed a stick and rushed over. Guess what I saw?"

everyone asked in unison.

"what did you see?"

Wang Mazi stood up and said with horror: "Butcher Zhang died quietly in the yard! His chest was completely hollowed out!"

"Moreover, there was no trace of blood around Butcher Zhang's body, let alone any signs of a fight!"

When people heard what Wang Mazi said, there was a sound of people gasping for air in the entire tavern.

"Suck!"

Two trembling voices were heard in the tavern.

"Except for the legendary ghost, ordinary people don't have this ability!"

"Now 25 people have died. If the court doesn't stop it, I'm afraid there will be big trouble!"

When someone heard his words, they immediately refuted.

"Don't be silly. The ghost is invisible and traceless. What can the court do?"

"Moreover, the Xie ghost appears to harm the world because of the monarch's incompetence. I heard that the prince is the Purple Star God who has descended to the earth. As long as the prince ascends the throne, he will definitely be able to suppress the Xie ghost."

What he said instantly attracted the approval of a large group of people.

"My dear brother, you are right. The ghost appeared because of your majesty's misconduct. It will only disappear when a wise ruler ascends the throne!"

"The Purple Star Lord has such a great background, a small ghost is nothing to be afraid of!"

"Only when the prince ascends the throne can we be safe!"

The topics discussed by the crowd later all revolved around Li Shimin and Li Chengqian.

Moreover, their subsequent remarks were very bold, and they even dared to directly say that Li Shimin's throne was not obtained in a legitimate way.

You must know that if the court really pursues the matter of criticizing the emperor in public, it would be a capital crime.

Although it is impossible to punish everyone, it is very likely that one person will be punished as a warning to the rest, depending on who is the unlucky one.

Hearing everyone's words, Du He's brows were tightly knitted together.

"The spearhead is all pointed at Li Chengqian!"

Li Shimin, a wise emperor, must have known that this person had ulterior motives and was deliberately trying to sow discord between him and the prince.

If the truth cannot be uncovered in a short period of time, the people all believe that the ghosts will disappear only when the prince ascends the throne.

As long as the people's call is for Li Chengqian to ascend the throne, Li Shimin's position will inevitably be shaken, and the conspiracy will become an open conspiracy.

At that time, how could Li Shimin sit still?