I want to be innocent, but they don't allow me

Chapter 883: Mr. Li, the exiled immortal in green.

North of Yanshan Mountain, Yang County.

People were moving around on the streets of Caishikou.

On the high platform, there was a white-haired old man in his seventies, leaning on a crutch with one hand and stroking his beard with the other.

"Everyone, everyone! Please listen to what I have to say."

People are curious. Although the old man looked like he could barely stand, his voice was loud and passers-by stopped to look at the platform.

"Isn't this Mr. Zuo from the East Street Moral Education Academy? What is he doing?"

Someone in the crowd recognized the old man's identity and curiously asked people around him.

"I don't know, it looks like something big is going on?"

"It's a big deal. What could be more serious than the rebels from the previous dynasty invading the capital? Get out of my way. I'm going to the palace to kill those spineless bastards!"

Zuo Lao tapped the ground with his cane, cleared his throat, and said with all his strength,

"Everyone, I'm sure you've all heard about the Guili Dynasty's army capturing Donglai Pass and heading straight for the Imperial City."

"Of course I heard about it. I also heard that the imperial court did not put up any resistance and even opened 16 cities to let those bastards march straight in. The prostitutes in the taverns were more reserved than these cowards!"

Someone in the crowd cursed, causing everyone to burst into laughter.

The men looked at each other with meaningful expressions on their faces, while the women blushed and cursed.

Zuo Lao waited for the crowd to quiet down gradually, then he tapped the ground with his cane and said seriously,

“Perhaps some of you have experienced it, and some have not, but I’m sure you have all heard of the tyranny of the previous dynasty.”

"Mr. Zuo, what do you want to say? If you have any difficulties, just tell me."

Fang the butcher, who was carrying half a pig on his shoulder, shouted at the top of his voice.

Zuo Lao looked around with deep eyes, and when he saw people coming over, he stroked his beard and said loudly,

"Then I won't keep you in suspense."

"Your Majesty is diligent in government and loves the people. He is now leading troops to the north to fight against the barbarians, but he is being stabbed in the back. The rebels of the previous dynasty have occupied Donglai Pass, and they are trying to seize our nine provinces."

"Do you know who led the troops to attack Donglai Pass this time?"

"Mr. Zuo, you are here again. This is not a school. Please tell me what you have to say."

"Conquer the barbarians? Didn't King Jiang rebel? Did Your Majesty lead the troops to suppress the rebellion?"

"What year is that in the almanac? King Jiang was merely framed by the Rongyi people. Your Majesty will of course go find the culprit to put down the rebellion."

"Hehehe, then, won't Your Majesty have redundant concubines in the harem from now on?"

"I heard that the women of Rongyi are so white..."

"Cough cough cough."

Seeing that the topic had gone off track after a few sentences, Mr. Zuo coughed twice and continued,

"The one who led the former dynasty's rebels to attack Donglai Pass was none other than the deposed crown prince, Zhao Chuxi, who had previously colluded with the barbarians and attempted to plot against the country!"

When these words were spoken, the people were filled with indignation.

It has been known for a long time that this prince is neither good at literature nor martial arts, and is a complete waste.

"Your Majesty was so wise all his life, yet he gave birth to such a rebellious beast. If this was my son, I would slap him to death."

"When your majesty returns victorious, he will definitely be the first one to be deposed."

"Damn it, I want to destroy him now!"

Seeing the excitement among the crowd, Zuo Lao nodded slightly, tapped his cane, a little sad on his face, and sighed,

"There is one thing you may not know. His Majesty will not be coming back."

"Mr. Zuo, what do you mean by this?"

"Your Majesty has fought in battles all his life, and has never been defeated. Moreover, this time, the prince will be with you."

"Mr. Zuo, if you can't give me a clear answer, you can't leave today."

Zuo Lao sighed, pretended to be sad and angry, and said slowly,

"If it's an enemy, I'm not afraid of him. But the one I'm afraid of is the one who stabs me in the back, the one closest to me!"

"Mr. Zuo, I beg you, can you finish it in one breath?"

Butcher Fang was holding up half a pig and shaking the pig's head around, causing people around him to stay away from him.

Zuo Lao was unmoved, deeply immersed in his own emotions, stroking his beard, and said in grief,

"The day before yesterday, a close friend of mine in the court wrote to me, saying that Your Majesty encountered a storm at sea, and that someone had tampered with the warship beforehand, so, so... ah!"

"How, how is that possible?"

"If, if His Majesty doesn't come back, then, then wouldn't we..."

For the first time, panic appeared on people's faces.

Before, even when they heard that the rebels of the previous dynasty had captured Donglai Pass and sent troops to the imperial city, and even that the queen surrendered with court officials, the people did not panic.

After all, as long as Emperor Hongwen returns triumphantly, he will be able to turn the tide and get everything back on track.

However, Zuo Lao's words shattered everyone's hopes.

"Yes, who is it! Who harmed your majesty? Could it be the barbarians again?"

At this time, someone in the crowd reacted and questioned loudly.

"No! Mr. Zuo just said that it was someone close to him. Could it be that..."

Someone remembered what Mr. Zuo said and denied it.

"Mr. Zuo, please tell me something!"

Zuo Lao held his cane tightly, took a step forward, walked to the edge of the platform, and said angrily,

"It's the current queen and the deposed crown prince!"

"This is impossible! The Queen and Your Majesty have a deep bond, how could she harm Your Majesty!"

As soon as the words fell, someone refuted them.

Famous figures have repeatedly publicized the deeds of Emperor Hongwen and the Empress, and the two can be regarded as a model couple of the prosperous dynasty.

"How is it impossible! His Majesty just left, and the Queen gave this beautiful land away. It is obvious that this was planned in advance. I believe what Zuo Lao said."

"I'm going to go home, get a knife, and kill this woman!"

"Just you! Do you know which direction the palace door opens?"

Since ancient times, passionate people are rare, but there are definitely many people who are sarcastic and pour cold water on others.

As soon as Butcher Fang opened his mouth, someone immediately mocked him.

Everyone's mood immediately became low.

"Since your Majesty's warship has been tampered with, then, what about the prince?"

A woman who looked to be around thirty murmured in a low voice.

After hearing this, everyone remained silent. The answer was already very obvious.

"What should we do? Are we going to go back to 20 years ago..."

"Oh my god! These twenty years of good life are worth it. I'm going to the capital right now, sneak into the palace and kill the demon queen and that beast!"

At this moment, Zuo Lao suddenly tapped his cane on the platform, and the redwood cane broke into pieces, revealing a long sword with an ancient shape.

"Everyone, I will tell you the truth today because I don't want you to be kept in the dark."

"I am about to leave Yang County, please take care."

Everyone was stunned when they saw the long sword in Zuo Lao's hand, and then someone asked,

"Master Zuo, where are you going? Are you going to the capital to assassinate the Demon Queen as well?"

"Mr. Zuo, count me in!"

Zuo Lao shook his head, leaped into the crowd, and said loudly,

"It is not easy to assassinate the Demon Queen. I plan to ask the prince to take charge and overthrow the Demon Queen, so that those remnants of the previous dynasty will go back to where they came from!"

"Your Highness? Didn't Your Highness go to war with His Majesty... Could it be that you, Old Zuo, know the whereabouts of Your Highness?"

After the words were spoken, everyone's eyes lit up.

If the King of Yan were here, perhaps things could turn around.

"No." Zuo Lao shook his head, and then a look of admiration appeared on his face.

"The Prince of Yan did go on the expedition with Your Majesty, so I guess... that's all."

"I'm talking about the King of Zhennan!"

As the words fell, a crisp female voice rang out from the crowd.

"The one you are talking about, old sir, is that the exiled immortal in green, Li Mu, Master Li?"

When everyone heard the sound, they looked and saw a young woman wearing a conical hat and coarse martial arts uniform walking through the crowd and approaching Zuo Lao.

"Excuse me, old sir, do you know where Mr. Li is right now?"

The girl took off her hat and saluted towards Mr. Zuo.

"May I know who this lady is?" Old Zuo looked alert and nodded slightly in return.

"I am a disciple of Yunzhou Guigu Mountain. Following my master's order, I came down the mountain to assist the man of destiny and save the people from danger."

"Your Majesty and the King of Yan once made an agreement with my master. If there is a chaos in the Nine Provinces, my master will come out to assist the man of destiny chosen by the three of us."

Hearing this, someone in the crowd immediately exclaimed,

"Heaven, the man of destiny? The prince is the man of destiny?"

"What prince? You should call me prince now!"

……

The entrance of the alley.

Liu Qiaoqiao covered her face with a veil and looked coldly at the crowd at Caishikou.

Beside her, Liu Fuhai crossed his arms, his eyes narrowed into slits, and the smile on his lips reached his ears.