This stout guard was actually Zhang Ting, the son of Zhang Ting, the deputy envoy of Doulu Army, which really surprised and happy Li Zhen. Meeting an old friend in a foreign land is of course a happy event worth celebrating.

Zhang Li bowed and smiled, "Mr. Li, it's been a long time since we met."

Li Zhen was excited and hurriedly said, "This is not a place to talk. Let's go to the Zuobank Restaurant and have a good chat!"

The four of them came to the Zuoan Restaurant, asked for a elegant room, and went into the room and sat down.

Li Zhen couldn't wait to ask Zhang Li, "When did Brother Zhang come to Luoyang, and why did he wear the Yulin Army's clothing?"

Although Zhang Li was wearing the military uniform of a guard, he was not Qianniu Guard, but Yulin Army, which really puzzled Li Zhen.

Zhang Li smiled and said, "I came to Luoyang a month ago to participate in the martial arts ceremony in February. My father happened to have some favors, so he arranged for me to join the Yulin Army for a while. Today, I heard about A Zhen's reputation, so I came to Qianniuwei to inquire and happened to meet Brother Jiu."

Li Zhen patted his forehead and forgot about the martial arts. Didn’t Zhang Li get one of the three places? Of course, he would come to Luoyang to participate in the martial arts.

Although Li Zhen has only been half a year since he left Dunhuang, he felt that many years have passed. The competition for martial arts quota was so fierce, but now when he thinks about it, it seems like it was a long time ago.

"What about the other two? I mean Li Pan and Suo Wen." Li Zhen asked with a smile again.

"I don't know much about Li Pan. I met Suo Wen and Soying's brothers a few days ago. They were as arrogant as before. They should also participate in the martial arts competition."

In fact, Li Zhen received news from Suo Wen not long ago, but he didn't take it seriously. I wonder how he is now? Has Lai Junchen been severely punished for hiding Lan Zhenyu?

Jiuzhi was extremely disgusted with the two heroes of Mosquitoes and Flies, and he snorted coldly, "Dogs can't change their sex. If they become low-key and honest, I will not be named Jiu."

Zhang Li smiled and said, "That's not necessarily the case. After all, this is Luoyang, not Dunhuang. The So brothers dare not be as arrogant as Dunhuang. However, I heard that the So family has a new backstage, so these two brothers are in the old ways again."

Li Zhen knew that the original backstage of the Suo family was Wu Chengsi, and Su Wen's father was one of Wu Chengsi's fake sons. Wu Chengsi fell, so the Suo family had to find another backstage, but they didn't know who they were looking for this time?

"Who has the So family asked for as the backstage? Do you know?"

Zhang Li pondered for a moment, "I just heard that I can't be sure, it seems that the relationship between the Suo family and Lai Junchen is good."

Li Zhen couldn't help laughing, "The Suo family really knows how to do something, but they actually got to Lai Junchen again."

At this time, several bartenders brought wine and food, and Li Zhen stopped talking about the family search. He poured a glass of wine for Zhang Li and asked with a smile: "Is Ling Zun good?"

"My father is very good. If he knew that Mr. Li had been promoted to deputy commander of the inner guard, I would not know how emotional he would be."

"Hey! It's just right."

Li Zhen raised his glass and smiled and said, "Come on! Let's meet again for the old friends in Luoyang, we have this cup!"

"Dry!"

Everyone raised their glasses and clinked them, and they all drank them all.

Xiaoxi rushed to pour them wine and smiled at Li Zhen, "Brother Zhen, my master talked about you today and said you are very awesome. He slapped Xue Huaiyi hard. He asked me to toast you with a glass of wine for him. Thank you for venting anger for him."

Li Zhen laughed, "I guess most people in the palace will be grateful to me. I found that the bastard is really unpopular. I really don't know how he has been a human being over the years?"

He raised his glass and touched Xiaoxi, drank the wine in the glass in one go, and smiled in the empty glass: "Xiaoxi, thank you Master for your kindness, and say hello to him for me!"

At this time, Jiuzhi finally couldn't help but say, "Old Li, what I told you today, look..."

It just so happened that Zhao Qiuniang had several subordinates killed and needed to replenish his staff. Taking this opportunity to get Jiuzhi into the inner guard, Li Zhen couldn't help but look at Zhang Li again and thought to himself, 'If Zhang Li is willing to enter the inner guard, of course it's best, but if he doesn't ask, he won't be abrupt.'

He temporarily put Zhang Li aside and smiled at Jiu Zhi: "There is no vacant position as a lieutenant for the time being. You can come in first and make a few more contributions. Next time I will consider improving you first if I have the chance."

Jiu Zhi was actually just talking. He knew his weight and could be competent for the lieutenant. He was satisfied with being able to enter the inner guard. He immediately smiled and said, "Then it's a matter of just one word. You owe me the position of the lieutenant. Let me enter the inner guard first."

"Brother Fat, aren't you doing well now? Why are you trying to get into the inner guard?" Xiaoxi asked in confusion.

"What do you know!"

Jiuzhi glared at him fiercely, "The inner guard is well treated, his monthly salary is higher than that of the Yulin Army, and he also has a double-headed eagle waist card. When walking on the street, he is the old man. When I see anyone I don't like, I shook my waist card and saw who dares to mess with me?"

Everyone laughed. Li Zhen slapped him in the back of the head and cursed, "One day I lose my official position, it must be your kid who caused it."

Jiu Zhi scratched his head and smiled, "Just say it, don't take it seriously!"

Seeing that Zhang Li was also a little moved, Li Zhen asked tentatively: "Does Brother Zhang plan to return to Doulu Army after the martial arts exam?"

"This... is hard to say. My father hopes that I will stay in the capital for a few more years, establish some connections before going back. Frankly speaking, I also want to stay in Luoyang to see the world."

"Oh! So that's it. If Brother Zhang was asked to change his position, would Brother Zhang be willing?"

Zhang Li is also a smart person. He knew that Li Zhen was hinting at him, so he smiled and said, "If I can enter the inner guard, of course I will not ask for it."

Li Zhen was overjoyed, "Then I decided that I will go through the procedures for you tomorrow."

He raised his glass and said, "Come on! Let's have another drink."

......

In Princess Taiping's mansion, Wu Furong respectfully presented a priceless night pearl to Princess Taiping. "This is a little bit of our family's wish to the princess. I hope the princess will accept it!"

For Wu Furong's family, rescuing Wu Chengsi from the Hawk and Dog House was their most urgent task. They had entrusted Xue Huaiyi with favor before, and Wu Furong even helped Xue Huaiyi assassinate Shangguan Wan'er. However, since the assassination failed, Xue Huaiyi turned against him and ignored the Wu family.

The Wu brothers and sisters were helpless and had to come and ask Princess Taiping again. After several contacts, Princess Taiping finally offered a price, asking her mother to give Wu Chengsi the night pearl five years ago.

Princess Taiping took the night pearl, and the bright light shone on her face, making her eyes narrow into a slit, and there was an uncontrollable excitement in her eyes.

Like Wei Tuaner, she also loves jewelry, so she also opened a jewelry shop to collect high-quality jewelry for her.

Night Pearl is the king of jewelry. She has been looking forward to it for a long time, but unfortunately she has not received any reward. Princess Taiping stared at this Night Pearl and refused to leave for a long time.

Wu Furong was secretly happy and quickly reminded her in a low voice: "A Gu, what's going on with my father?"

Princess Taiping put away Ye Mingzhu and smiled and said to Wu Furong: "Don't worry, A Gu is the one who keeps her word. Tomorrow is just New Year's Eve, I will convince my mother to let her cousin go."

"Thank you, Princess!"

Princess Taiping smiled and nodded, then said slowly: "I heard that you don't plan to participate in the polo competition at the end of February?"

Wu Furong sighed, "My father is imprisoned, so we have no intention of participating in the polo competition. We plan to give up this competition."

"It's a pity to give up the game. It seems that there are a few high-level polo players there, so why not lend it to me!"

Wu Furong secretly scolded Princess Taiping for being shameless. After getting Ye Mingzhu, she also made the idea of ​​playing the polo player in their family. But now she asked Princess Taiping for helplessness, so she dared not to agree. She had to say helplessly: "I will send them to A Gu after the New Year."

"Haha! I'm just talking casually, don't take it to heart."

"Anyway, they are idle and have nothing to do. I believe they can't even ask for it."

Princess Taiping smiled happily and said, "Since you are so kind, I won't be polite to you."

Wu Furong bowed and said goodbye. Only Princess Taiping was left in the room. She blew out the lights and the room became dark.

At this time, Princess Taiping opened the jade box, and the night pearl emitted a faint light, which illuminated the entire study room and also illuminated her greedy gaze like a wolf.

At this moment, she deeply realized the charm of power. If there was no power, would the Wu family give her this treasure?

Power! If that woman is not killed, how could she gain greater power? She even inherited her mother's throne.

.........

The next morning, Princess Taiping went to Taichu Palace to pay homage to her mother. When her carriage passed by Mingtang, she saw a familiar figure through the curtain. It was Mingtang Wei Jixu. Princess Taiping immediately ordered: "Stop!"

The carriage slowly stopped. At this time, Ji Xu also saw Princess Taiping's carriage, hurriedly walked up to bow and bowed, "See Your Highness the Princess!"

Ji Xu was in charge of Mingtang affairs and was deeply trusted by Wu Zetian. He was also recommended to his mother by Princess Taiping. Princess Taiping asked slowly: "Has there any progress in the Hu monk's case yesterday?"

Due to his position, Ji Xu has a wide range of news. He can learn about many major events at the first time and will promptly inform Princess Taiping. He quickly whispered: "Dali Temple has completed the investigation of the Hu monk case, and Li Yuan's report was sent to the palace before dawn."

"So fast?" Princess Taiping frowned.

"I heard that they have obtained clear personal and physical evidence, and thousands of people from Yanshi County jointly wrote a letter to denounce Hu Monk's misconduct in Yanshi County. Various evidences are very unfavorable to Xue Huaiyi."

"I see."

Princess Taiping thought for a while and said, "You have a longer ear during this period. You should tell me if you have any questions."

"I understand!"

Ji Xu bowed and retreated, but Princess Taiping fell into deep thought. It seemed that more than one person realized the change in her mother's attitude, and Li Yuan is a distinct example.

But the problem is not here. Princess Taiping has realized that it is difficult for her to get a share of the feast that will bring down Xue Huaiyi.

The woman took every step of the way and had completely won over her mother. It seemed that she could only seek breakthroughs in other aspects. Last night, Wu Furong came to her and made her realize an opportunity.

......

In the imperial study, Shangguan Wan'er had already written an imperial edict. Wang Hongyi, the assistant censor, turned black and white, deceived the emperor and dismissed him from his post as the assistant censor, and was dismissed from his post as the assistant censor, and was sent to Lingnan. Xue Huaiyi, Duke of Liang, was not strict in restraining the monks of Baima Temple, and was exempted from his post as the General of the Right Guard, and ordered him to face the wall and think about his mistakes.

The final decision made by the emperor was beyond Shangguan Wan'er's expectations. Her plan yesterday was to separate Xue Huaiyi from the Hu Seng case and punish only Xue Huaiyi's lackey, the censor Wang Hongyi, but she did not expect that after only one night, the emperor changed his mind and decided to punish Xue Huaiyi at the same time.

Shangguan Wan'er certainly understood the reason why the emperor made this decision. Xue Huaiyi did not learn from the Wei Shi side's case at all. Instead, he intercepted Wei Shi side's gold more and finally angered Wu Zetian.

However, it can be seen that the emperor has repeatedly weighed this decision, and only exempted Xue Huaiyi from his position as the General of the Right Guard. This is just a serious warning. If Xue Huaiyi still doesn't know how to restrain himself, he may be in a disaster. Shangguan Wan'er hopes that Xue Huaiyi will lose his mind from the bottom of her heart.

She handed over the written draft of the imperial edict to Wu Zetian. Wu Zetian looked carefully, picked up the pen and drew a circle on it, "Print it!"
Chapter completed!