Taiping Inn

Before this, Shangguan Wan always had some doubts about the motives of Grand Princess Xuanzhen, even though Li Xuandu chose to believe Grand Princess Xuanzhen.

After Grand Princess Xuanzhen said this, although Shangguan Wan still had some doubts, most of his doubts were relieved.

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Grand Princess Xuanzhen was extremely pessimistic about the prospects of the Wei Dynasty. She believed that the fall of the Wei Dynasty was almost inevitable, and the previous experience of the Jin Dynasty made her unwilling to be buried with the Wei Dynasty, so she made a bold decision to join Li Xuandu and help him do things. While helping Li Xuandu, she was also fulfilling her responsibilities as a member of the Wei Dynasty royal family and trying her best to maintain the Wei Dynasty, including personally meeting with Zhao Lianggeng, etc., which seemed very contradictory.

Shangguan Wan had no such concerns. As she said, her Xu was not the same as the Xu of the Grand Princess Xuanzhen. Her surname was Shangguan. Her father, brothers, and uncles were all beheaded, and she became a slave. If she hadn't met her master Xu Wugui, she might have died a violent death, or become someone's concubine or maid, and she wouldn't be where she is today. From this point of view, the Xu family of the Great Wei was still her enemy, so she didn't feel any psychological pressure to follow Li Xuandu.

Shangguan Wan said, "My sister asked me what I was going to do. I'm actually waiting for someone. She should be here soon."

Grand Princess Xuanzhen asked curiously, "Is she from the inn?"

Shangguan Wan shook her head and said, "She's not from the inn, but I'm an old acquaintance of my sister."

"Old acquaintance." Grand Princess Xuanzhen was startled, then reacted, "Is she from the Qingping Society?"

Shangguan Wan nodded and said, "She's the 'female nun'."

"So it was her." Grand Princess Xuanzhen was a very smart person, and she understood it in a blink of an eye, "If I'm not mistaken, my sister is 'Yu Meiren'?"

Shangguan Wan smiled faintly, "I'm 'Yu Meiren', and my sister is 'Han Tingqiu'."

Grand Princess Xuanzhen smiled slightly and acquiesced.

So far, both of them have made their identities clear and no longer concealed.

Shangguan Wan sighed, "The reason I said all this is that I have something to discuss with you. But it's not a public matter, but a private matter."

"Private matter..." Princess Xuanzhen hesitated.

"Don't be nervous, sister. There is no one on earth or the world here, only you and me." Shangguan Wan said softly, "Just now, sister also said that at this time of changing dynasties, you and I are both following Mr. Qingping, and we can be regarded as heroes. But there is also a distinction between heroes. Nowadays, there are many factions in the Qingping Club and the inn. For example, Miss Qin, she is the wife of Mr. Qingping, and many people surround her and respect her in everything. Mr. Qingping trusts Ning Yi and others more and regards them as his left and right arms, so many people also go to Ning Yi. We, the latecomers, cannot be said to be untrusted, but there is always a little meaning, so I think that we sisters should join hands and help each other."

Princess Xuanzhen has been in the court for many years, so she understands the meaning of Shangguan Wan's words. Shangguan Wan is unwilling to be inferior to others. She is not rebelling against Li Xuandu, but seeking a higher position in the power led by Li Xuandu. In fact, this is also human nature. Who among the nobles is not desperately trying to climb up? Who does not form a party?

Obviously, Shangguan Wan has formed an alliance with the "female crown girl", and now Shangguan Wan also wants to invite Princess Xuanzhen to join this alliance.

Grand Princess Xuanzhen said, "Your idea is not bad."

Shangguan Wan said, "If you don't mind, I will introduce the 'female nun' to you, and we can get close to each other."

Grand Princess Xuanzhen looked at Shangguan Wan and said, "The world is still the world of Wei now, isn't it too early?"

Shangguan Wan said, "We should prepare for a rainy day."

Grand Princess Xuanzhen knew that since Shangguan Wan had made it clear, if she refused, Shangguan Wan would definitely feel resentful, and it was not impossible to make an enemy, so she said, "Well, please introduce it to me."

Shangguan Wan smiled.

Li Rushi left the capital, which was actually a good thing for her.

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Li Rushi first returned to Jianxiu Mountain and met Li Feiyan. After explaining the whole process to Li Feiyan, he left Jianxiu Mountain and went to Zhongnan Mountain.

Li Rushi came to Zhongnan Mountain with the mentality of asking for forgiveness. Just as Shangguan Wan said, he almost caused Li Xuandu's layout and plan in the imperial capital to be destroyed. If it really came to that, he would not be able to redeem his sins even if he had a hundred lives. This made Li Rushi feel extremely guilty. Li Xuandu trusted him so much and gave him such a heavy responsibility. He really failed to live up to the trust.

When he came to Zhongnan Mountain, he first met Xu Jiu.

Now everyone in Zhongnan Mountain knows that this person who calls himself Xu Jiu is the chief steward. He is not only the chief steward of Mr. Qingping, but also the chief steward of the entire Zhongnan Mountain.

This is actually what Li Xuandu meant. With the change of ownership of Loulan City, only Wang Tianxiao and others are left in the Yin-Yang Sect. The layout of the geomancer in the Western Regions has been destroyed for the most part. Li Xuandu has no power and no intention to interfere with the changes in the situation in the Western Regions. In addition, he has found "Emperor Shitian". It is meaningless for Xu Jiu to continue to stay in the Western Regions. He simply transferred him back to the Central Plains and left him in Zhongnan Mountain.

Xu Jiu had no objection to this. In the past, the Earth Master was still dominated by the Yin-Yang Sect's power, supplemented by the Anxi Great Qin State and some small countries in the Western Regions. Now that the Yin-Yang Sect is gone, Xu Jiu and his other people are not able to talk about their foundation. , I really have no nostalgia for the Western Regions. Moreover, compared with the two, the Western Regions with thousands of miles of yellow sand cannot compare with Zhongnan Mountain, which ranks first among the seventy-two blessed lands.

Xu Jiu already knew Li Rushi's purpose. Although the two were not familiar with each other, because they worked together, Xu Jiu still comforted Li Rushi a little, allowing Li Rushi to feel at ease for the time being.

When Li Rushi met Li Xuandu, Li Xuandu had just finished his daily routine practice. This was a habit he had persisted for more than 20 years. He was in a storm and rain, and even when he fell into the state, he never let go of his slightest point.

Li Xuan looked at Li Rushi. Although Li Rushi was older than him, he was the main focus of everything in Qingweizong as early as the time of Qing Dynasty. At this time, he looked like a child who had made a mistake. He couldn't help but sigh. , "Why, go to my study to speak."

The two came to Li Xuandu's study room. Li Xuandu sat behind the desk and Li Rushi sat opposite him.

Li Xuan looked at Li Rushi and said, "Why, you are the 'ru' generation, and I am also the 'ru' generation. If you really want to talk about it, I should call you brother. When I was still in Qingwei Sect, I was , You are the master of Tianwei Hall. Since then, you have followed me. Now, you are still by my side. I just make some mistakes, I won’t blame you.”

Li Rushi slowly spoke, "First... Zifu won't blame me, I want to blame myself. I can't blame you for such a mistake this time, so I asked Zifu to go to my 'account' The job."

Li Xuan looked at Li Rushi calmly and asked, "Is this what you are here?"

Li Rushi was silent.

At this time, Li Xuandu was no longer like Mr. Qingping as others said, but like an ordinary person sitting in front of an old brother, and said in a gentle tone: "Inn, Qingpinghui is actually one, both sides of the inside and the two are also It will inevitably be entangled. Although I founded the Inn and Qingping Club, the Inn and Qingping Club are not my private property, and the Inn and Qingping Club are also members of it. In this case, I can master the Inn and Qingping Club. There are some details that are powerless to take into account, such as forming cliques, such as open and secret struggles. Although it is not yet, or it is not obvious, it will one day develop into a fight for power and profit. This is human nature, and it is almost impossible to eliminate it. In this case, some people ask for your position but cannot get it, but you have to give up on your own initiative.”

Li Rushi said, "I am willing to face the Zi Mansion with openness."

Li Xuandu said, "It is precisely because of your openness that I cannot agree to let you resign from the position of shopkeeper."

Li Rushi was silent again.

Li Xuandu said, "Victory and defeat are common in military affairs. I don't need your explanation. I just hope you can make meritorious contributions due to crimes, that's it."

Li Rushi stood up and said, "Shangguan Wan..."

Li Xuandu sighed, "I originally hoped that you could watch Shangguan Wan for me, but now it seems that I can only rely on Shangguan Wan's consciousness."

Li Rushi said ashamed: "It's me..."

"Don't say it." Li Xuandu immediately interrupted, "Everyone says that you will not doubt the employment of people. Since I have used Shangguan Wan, I believe she will not ruin my big deal. This is my decision. If something goes wrong, it should It’s me who takes responsibility, and it’s not the other person who comes to take responsibility for me.”

Li Rushi suddenly felt a little moved. This was the biggest difference between Li Xuandu and the old sect leader. The old sect leader always liked to hide behind the scenes, secretly punish him and use others as barriers to block him. However, Li Xuandu has never been disdainful of acting like this, dares to be the first and dares to take responsibility, which is why he is willing to follow Li Xuandu.

Li Xuandu said, "Why, you have been working hard all the way, so stay on Zhongnan Mountain for the time being, get close to Xu Jiu, and then return to Jianxiu Mountain to take over the inn and assist your aunt from the side. You are different from Shangguan Wan, you have always been I am the right-hand man I trust most, and I believe you can help me accomplish this big thing."

"Yes." Li Rushi's answer felt a little choked.

Li Xuandu continued, "In a few days, my aunt may have to go back to Qingweizong, and I will set off for Liaodong. When the 36th date expires, I will still be ready to go to Beijing, so you have to take on the inn. The heavy responsibility."

Li Rushi nodded in response.

Li Xuandu stood up and handed the "Taiping Qingling Sutra" he had just finished silhouetted and said, "When there is nothing wrong, practicing according to this may not necessarily lead to immortality, but it is not a big deal to enter the realm of heaven and man. It's hard."

Li Rushi was stunned. When he came to his senses, Li Xuan had already put the book in his hand and left the study room.