Chapter 26 [Flood and Beast]

Guangxin Palace.

In recent years, Li Yunrui has always had the habit of sleeping in.

It's not about being lazy, but about being insomniac.

Only when it is almost dawn will I fall into a deep sleep.

A thin gauze covered her legs. Because she turned over, her two long legs were swung out and spread out to both sides, forming a "big" character.

She still has the habit of sleeping naked after all these years.

This scene really looks like a crime scene.

If you look straight ahead, you can see the undulating valleys and the exquisite body.

"Your Highness." A voice suddenly came from outside the house.

Except for the person who was her most trusted confidant, no one else would dare to disturb her at this time.

"Speak!" Li Yunrui rubbed his eyebrows and sat up from the bed.

She picked up the gauze, wrapped it around her body, walked to the dressing table and sat down on the stool.

The beautiful woman in the mirror looked increasingly haggard.

"The Second Prince invites His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to go hunting in the Royal Villa, and the Crown Prince has agreed to go."

The maid stood outside the house and told Li Yunrui the news that had just arrived this morning.

If it wasn't such an urgent matter, she would never dare to disturb him.

"Hunting in the royal villa?" Li Yunrui whispered, looked at himself in the mirror, and sighed secretly.

Five years have passed, and the relationship between him and Crown Prince Li Chengqian has not eased at all.

To be precise, Crown Prince Li Chengqian no longer needs her support.

In this regard, Li Yunrui tried various methods, but to no avail.

Now, Li Chengqian has his own source of income and is no longer dependent on her.

The Inner Treasury collects wealth from all over the world and puts it into the national treasury, which is the foundation of Qing’s economy.

What Li Chengqian was eyeing was the world's grain business.

Today, the Chamber of Commerce under Li Chengqian has become the largest grain merchant in the world, and its name is "The No. 1 Warehouse in the World".

Its grain business traveled back and forth from south to north, and even reached the territory of Northern Qi.

The world's number one warehouse, in addition to grain, also engages in sea transportation.

Almost all the river basins, big and small, within the territory of Qing State were under the control of Li Chengqian.

Moreover, there are rumors in the world now that the Beggars' Sect, the largest gang in the world, seems to have some relationship with the prince.

Some people say that the founder of the Beggars' Sect was this Crown Prince.

But naturally, some people have doubts.

After all, how could the high and mighty Crown Prince, the future heir to the throne, have anything to do with those street beggars?

There are many opinions on this statement, but there is no consensus.

"Second brother's move might be a Hongmen Banquet, with evil intentions hidden..." Li Yunrui whispered.

save?
not help?

Li Yunrui suddenly became conflicted.

"Ask Commander Yan to come over."

"Yes!"

Yan Xiaoyi, the commander of the imperial guards, is the only ninth-rank archer in the world.

The arrows in his hands would injure even a great master.

When Yan Xiaoyi was young, everyone in the village died of plague, and he became an orphan.

Fortunately, he was rescued by Li Yunrui, brought back to the palace, and taught carefully, which is why he has achieved his current strength and status.

Therefore, he has always been loyal to Li Yunrui.

Logically speaking, as the commander of the imperial guards, he should be loyal to Emperor Qing.

However, the only person who truly convinced him was Li Yunrui.

Whenever Li Yunrui gave an order, he would arrive at the first opportunity.

Soon, the man came outside the house, knelt on one knee, holding a bow and arrow in his hand and a quiver on his back.

"Your Highness!"

"The Crown Prince is going to the Royal Court to hunt at the invitation of the Second Prince, and you will follow him in secret.

If there is no life-threatening situation, you don't need to pay attention to it.

It would be a good thing to let His Royal Highness the Crown Prince suffer some losses.

At the critical moment, you stepped in and saved him."

"Yes!"

Yan Xiaoyi stood up and prepared to leave.

At this moment, the door opened and Li Yunrui walked out.

The tight figure is clearly visible.

The long legs, stretching straight upwards, are wrapped only in an almost transparent gauze, which is really seductive.

Seeing this, Yan Xiaoyi lowered his head subconsciously.

"As the commander of the imperial guards, you leave without permission. If His Majesty knew, I'm afraid he would punish you." Li Yunrui's voice was soft, yet somewhat charming.

"I will take full responsibility for any punishment." After saying this, he turned and left.

Watching him leave, Li Yunrui smiled slightly, "Li Chengqian, I want to see how you make a fool of yourself this time!" Okay,

She had already placed spies around Li Chengqian, so she naturally knew that there were no ninth-grade strong men under his command.

Therefore, if the Second Prince is really making a desperate move this time, I am afraid Xie Bian will do it himself.

The ninth-grade quick sword of Kyoto moves with the wind, and its speed is so fast that it can kill people in a flash.

By then, the prince will surely be in a state of embarrassment.

Who knows, you might even be seriously injured!

When the time comes, I will go to visit you myself.

Thinking of this, Li Yunrui suddenly laughed.

She was happy when Li Chengqian was humiliated.

During the five years, she also went to the Eastern Palace in person, but each time, the prince refused to see her.

When they occasionally met in the harem, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince would avoid her.

It felt like encountering some ferocious beast, and if you weren't careful, you would be sucked dry by it.

Royal study room.

Early in the morning, Emperor Qing was sharpening his arrows again.

Just because he had a dream last night.

In his dream, he was ambushed by the "Weapon of Thor" (Barrett) and his arm was broken.

A bullet came flying at him from a thousand meters away, and before he could react, his arm was blown to pieces.

The grandmaster's defense was so vulnerable in front of it.

Emperor Qing was deeply afraid of this power.

Over the years, he has been trying to replicate it.

Instead, he only took a quick look at it and was only aware of its power, but not very clear about its structure.

For years, there has been little progress.

After much thought, he concluded that only a crossbow or a bow and arrow could accomplish such a long-range attack.

So, he kept trying.

When he woke up this morning, he went to the imperial study and began to sharpen his arrows.

Looking at the arrow feather in his hand, Emperor Qing always felt that something was missing.

But I can't figure it out.

After a long time, he sighed.

"Your Majesty, I just received news that the Second Prince has made an appointment with the Crown Prince to go hunting in the Royal Villa today."

The old eunuch Hou Gonggong came three steps away, glanced at the arrow in Emperor Qing's hand, and began to report.

"Hunting?" Emperor Qing noticed something was wrong at the first moment.

As an old fox, these methods are just what he has left.

There is nothing new about it.

He had seen all the fights between the two over the years.

He was very satisfied with the prince's performance.

I have to say, this is what a qualified prince would do.

In particular, the establishment of the Beggars' Gang solved the problem of food for beggars all over the world.

This approach won the emperor's heart.

The rules of the Beggars' Sect are very strict.

Now that Li Chengqian has established the Beggars' Gang, he not only has his own intelligence network, but can also appease the people and give the beggars food to eat, so as not to cause unrest.

This move consolidates the foundation of the country and can be regarded as a meritorious deed.

"Second brother is really anxious." Emperor Qing sighed.

He had placed a follower next to Li Chengqian, so he naturally knew that although the prince's power had been stable over the years, he did not have any ninth-rank masters under his command.

Therefore, if Xie Bi'an were to do it himself, I'm afraid...

When it comes to the competition of high-end martial arts, Emperor Qing has always been pessimistic about Li Chengqian.

(End of this chapter)