Chapter 226 Do you want to tell Di Gong your identity?
That night, inside the Di residence, everyone discussed Li Yuanfang's trip to Liuzhou and then went their separate ways.

After leaving Di's house, Zhao Ji had a clear goal and headed straight to Yuan Tiangang's former residence. He knew in his heart that Xiaomei would be waiting here.

Adhering to his usual cautious attitude, Zhao Ji carefully looked around again before stepping into Yuan's mansion to confirm that there was no hidden danger around him. Only then did he use his lightness skills to sneak into the mansion quietly.

He revisited the old place, and with ease he came straight to the bamboo forest where he and the Xiaomei sisters had practiced swordplay.

A familiar figure has been waiting quietly for a long time, like a moving painting, quietly spread out under the moonlight.

"Xiaomei!" Zhao Ji couldn't help but quicken his pace and ran towards the pretty figure. The two of them hugged each other gently. There was no need for many words, everything was said without words.

Xiaomei's eyes moved, with a bit of pouting: "Why are you so late?"

Zhao Ji smiled, his eyes full of apology: "It's not because of Xiao Qingfang's letter. Ruyan is still a little afraid of snake spirits."

"Ruyan? Oh, you mean Xian'er? Among the people that Xiao Qingfang wants to get rid of the most, besides you and Di Renjie, they are probably Xian'er and Li Yuanfang." Xiaomei also laughed when she heard that.

Zhao Ji shook his head gently, with a hint of helplessness on his lips: "Don't mention it. Li Yuanfang and Ruyan are so affectionate with each other every day. It makes me feel so uncomfortable. I wish I could fly to your side."

Xiaomei responded tenderly with autumn water in her eyes: "I missed you too after we parted in Shiguo."

Zhao Ji took a deep breath and promised, "It will be soon. This time, the snake spirits will be completely wiped out and the roots will be eradicated! Only then can we be together openly."

However, Xiaomei's brows quietly showed a trace of worry: "This time Xiao Qingfang sent me to Luoyang, of course, not only to deliver the threatening letter, the most important thing is to contact Kui Wenzhong."

"Kui Wenzhong is also in Luoyang now. Xiao Qingfang is ready to put aside her grudges and unite with him. Moreover, Kui Wenzhong seems to have determined the location where Yuan Tiangang is imprisoned, which is the Hanguang Temple at the foot of Mang Mountain!"

Zhao Ji was not surprised when he heard this, but his expression gradually became serious: "Yuan Tiangang, Luohe is magical..."

Xiaomei said fearlessly: "This time, Xiao Qingfang cooperated with Kui Wenzhong for the secret of Luohe's magic. They must want to rescue the old master. Should we stop them?"

Zhao Ji shook his head upon hearing this, his face showing a stern expression: "No, not only can we not stop them, we have to help them. How can we kill Yuan Tiangang if he doesn't come out of the Hanguang Temple? If he doesn't die, he will be a hidden danger to us after all!"

It is better for the old villain Yuan Tiangang to die. If the time for Luohe's miracle is approaching and he is not rescued, given his vicious character, he will definitely take revenge on the world.

He would definitely confess everything from Xiao Qingfang to Kui Wenzhong and then to himself, drag the snake spirit to be buried with him, and at the same time make things difficult for Wu Zetian.

Only he could calculate the miraculous date of the Luo River. If it had been settled according to the original outcome, it would have saved countless people on both sides of the Luo River from disaster.

The Snake Spirit gang has committed many evil deeds, so digging a tunnel can be considered a good deed to atone for their sins.

"Is Xiaofeng in Luoyang?" Zhao Ji suddenly remembered that many of She Ling's plans in Luoyang were done by the five halls under Xiaofeng, so he asked abruptly.

When Xiaomei heard Zhao Ji's question, her eyes were a little evasive, and she answered in a low voice: "Yes, yes, but I only told her about what I saw you, but she said she refused to forgive you..."

"I was afraid that she would get carried away and do something stupid, so I didn't tell her your current identity..."

Zhao Ji felt the situation was difficult when he heard this. Xiao Feng's personality was stronger than Xiao Mei's, which was expected. He sighed and said helplessly, "There's nothing we can do about it. Let's wait until we have a chance to meet her."

Xiaomei nodded and changed the subject: "Well, I will be leaving Luoyang in the next two days and going back to the Liuzhou headquarters with Kui Wenzhong."

Zhao Ji took over the conversation: "That's great. Li Yuanfang is going to contact you at Qingyang Inn as Ruyan said. You can act accordingly."

Xiaomei was a little confused when she heard this, and couldn't help asking, "Act according to circumstances? How to act according to circumstances? So, aren't you going to tell that Lord Di about our affairs and your identity?"

"That Di Gong has always been very kind to the descendants of the Li Tang Dynasty. If he knew your identity, he would definitely take better care of you..."

After hearing this, Zhao Ji's eyes showed some hesitation, but he finally shook his head: "It's not the right time. If it's not necessary, I don't want to leave my fate to others."

"Moreover, the news around Di Gong always reaches the emperor's ears inexplicably. Telling Di Gong is tantamount to telling the emperor. No!"

Zhao Ji's tone became firm when he finished speaking.

Xiaomei was still somewhat puzzled, and said cautiously: "But, but, after all, blood is thicker than water between you and Wu Zhao, and you have done a great service to her."

"Crown Prince Li Xian is so incompetent. If Di Renjie is willing to support you, you might be able to inherit that position..."

Zhao Ji quickly interrupted Xiaomei, not knowing whether to laugh or cry: "My Xiaomei, why are you so stupid? I, my 'father' is her biological son? So what?"

"The leader of the inner guards around her just rebelled, and I happen to be the general of the Qianniu Guards. If she knew my identity now, what would she think?"

"And Di Gong, when it comes to state affairs, friendship and emotions are irrelevant. Don't talk about me, what about Li Dan? He has been the heir to the throne for many years, and he is just one step away from becoming the crown prince."

"But after Li Xian came back, he wrote a letter to the emperor, saying that he would not compete with his brother for the throne. Does that mean he is just a man of peace and tolerance, like Kong Rong?"

"No! That's because the ministers in the court are eager to confront the Wu family and don't want another person to compete with Li Xian, the current eldest son, for the position of crown prince."

Zhao Ji had one more thing left to say. Besides, when could the throne of Li Tang be inherited safely?
In the early stage, we can see the Yulin Guards, and in the later stage, we can see the Shen Ce Army. Speaking on Xuanwu Gate, Li Shimin made a good start! How can the descendants of the Li family not carry forward the success?

Xiaomei seemed to understand all this, but after hearing what Zhao said, she decided not to mention it again.

Zhao Ji breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Okay, Xiaomei. Our primary goal now is to eliminate the snake spirit. You go back to Liuzhou first and follow Xiao Qingfang's orders."

"Before the Yulan Festival on July 15 this year, Xiao Qingfang will definitely find a way to rescue Yuan Tiangang. During this period, you can cooperate with her. We will discuss the future in detail!"

Xiaomei nodded again and said, "Okay, if anything happens, Wu Xiang, the owner of Liuzhou Qingyang Inn, is trustworthy. You can send a message to him."

"By the way, Xiaofeng is in a small courtyard in Luoyang Xiuzhenfang. There is a small building in the courtyard, and two rows of weeping willows are dotted in front of the courtyard gate. If you have the chance, you can go and meet her."

Zhao Ji was stunned and quickly agreed.

(End of this chapter)