Chapter 196 Wu Qiqi's Appearance

"Did Your Majesty issue an edict to pardon Li Chongyi?"

Li Shimin readily accepted the offer.

Given Li Xiaogong's contributions, execution was out of the question.

It would be better to take advantage of Li Yuan's mental illness and use the opportunity to remove Li Xiaogong from the position.

"Nonsense."

Li Yuan shouted, "Wei Zheng and his son are utterly loyal to the Tang Dynasty. How could they be wrong?"

"..."

Li Shimin sighed: "Then should we execute Li Chongyi?"

"fart!"

Li Yuan became even more enraged: "Li Chongyi is your nephew. If you want to kill him, you should kill me first!"

Go to hell.

This won't work, that won't work.

Are you coming?

But now that he has talked so much with Li Yuan, he can't even find an excuse to ask Li Yuan to leave.

"Then, Father, will you decide?"

Li Shimin said leisurely.

"What did you say?"

Li Yuan was even angrier: "Who is the emperor, you or me?"

"I am passing the throne to you so that you may govern the Tang Dynasty diligently!"

"You always shift the blame to me whenever something goes wrong. Is there any emperor as passive as you?"

The more you say, the more mistakes you make.

Is it alright if I don't say anything?

Why aren't you saying anything?

Li Yuan frowned and scolded, "You're throwing a tantrum just because I said a few words to you? Can't I even say anything to you?"

"Father..."

Li Shimin forced himself to change the subject: "Now it's court assembly, dealing with state affairs is of utmost importance."

snort.

Li Yuan snorted coldly.

I wouldn't come if it weren't for the court assembly.

However, after venting my anger, I felt much more refreshed.

"Judge carefully and handle the matter properly."

After giving Li Shimin a few more words of advice, Li Yuan turned to his ministers and said, "I'm telling you..."

"It's not that I want to attend the court assembly, but that this matter involves my nephew and grandnephew."

"I've come to pay my respects!"

We don't believe you for a second.

However, on the surface, the officials still bowed in unison, saying, "The Emperor Emeritus is wise."

"Um."

Li Yuan nodded, head held high: "Qiqi, it's all yours now..."

? ? ?

Didn't you say you wouldn't interfere?

Why did they let Wu Qiqi... again?

"Your Majesty, it's not a good idea for the Prince of Hejian and Uncle Wei to keep going on like this. The Emperor Emeritus has instructed me to try and persuade them both..."

Wu Qiqi bowed slightly to Li Shimin.

Li Shimin frowned.

What kind of nonsense is it to let a little girl speak at a court assembly?

Just as he was about to refuse, Li Yuan spoke again.

"What? You disagree?"

Li Yuan glared at him and stiffened his neck: "Then can you solve this?"

Of course I can handle it...

But judging from your attitude, you won't leave unless I let you resolve the issue?

It's just a small matter... let's make the Emperor Emeritus happy.

"Qiqi, just say what you have to say."

Li Shimin glanced at the sky: "It's getting late, don't force yourself if you can't."

Li Shimin's meaning was quite clear.

Stop talking nonsense, get to the point, and come back if you can't handle it.

"What do you mean?"

Li Yuan was unhappy again: "Why can't you persuade people with patience, care, and concern? Why rush around like this..."

Li Yuan was about to continue rambling when Wu Qiqi pulled him back.

"Your Majesty, I can do it."

Turning around, Wu Qiqi bowed slightly to Li Shimin and said, "Thank you for your permission, Your Majesty."

snort.

Li Yuan flicked his sleeve.

Since Qiqi has spoken, I will temporarily refrain from criticizing this beast.

Da da da...

Under the watchful eyes of the assembled officials, Wu Qiqi ran up to Wei Shuyu.

"Wei Shuyu, the Prince of Hejian, is a prince who has made great contributions to the Tang Dynasty."

"How dare you, a mere eighth-rank censor, lay a hand on him?"

Wu Qiqi scolded him fiercely with a stern face.

"oh."

Wei Shuyu replied indifferently.

On the other side, upon hearing this, Li Xiaogong straightened his chest.

What does this prove?

This proves that the eyes of the masses are discerning!

After giving a perfunctory reprimand, Wu Qiqi ran back to Li Xiaogong.

"The Prince of Hejian".

Wu Qiqi bowed slightly.

"Um……"

Li Xiaogong was very satisfied with Wu Qiqi's attitude and immediately replied in a pleasant tone, "Just call me Uncle. My Chongyi is much better than some people who only know how to talk. Come visit my residence more often when you have time."

ah?

Wu Qiqi covered her mouth: "But Brother Chongyi was beaten by Wei Shuyu."

"..."

Li Xiaogong's smile froze.

But looking at Wu Qiqi's innocent face, he couldn't bring himself to lash out.

He made up his mind to beat Li Chongyi up as soon as he got home.

If you weren't so useless, would I have suffered setbacks at every turn in the imperial court?

"Does Qiqi have anything to say?" Li Xiaogong changed the subject.

“Uncle Prince, I think it’s wrong for you to continue this standoff.”

Wu Qiqi wrinkled her delicate nose, her brows furrowed into a deep frown, and her expression was exceptionally serious.

"Oh? What do you mean?"

Li Xiaogong asked a question in return.

"The cause of this matter is Chu Suiliang!"

Wu Qiqi counted on her fingers and said, "Uncle Wei wants to protect Chu Suiliang, but the Prince wants to kill Chu Suiliang."

"But in reality..."

"Your arguing so fiercely in the court is just giving the person behind the scenes a good show, isn't it?"

"Uncle Wei's analysis was actually correct."

"It is impossible for Chu Suiliang to kill Li Daliang by himself."

"Even if he wanted to execute someone, in Longxi, he probably couldn't even find a single executioner willing to do so."

However.

Li Xiaogong was not so easily persuaded.

If it were that easy, he wouldn't have caused trouble in the imperial court.

"Are you here as a mediator?"

Li Xiaogong squinted.

"no."

Wu Qiqi shook her head repeatedly: "I was just reminding Uncle Prince..."

"Li Daliang died under mysterious circumstances, and his wronged spirit has not yet been appeased."

"If Uncle Prince really wanted to avenge Li Daliang, he shouldn't have killed Chu Suiliang!"

"Instead, we need to rely on clues related to Chu Suiliang and follow the trail."

"Finding the real culprit and bringing him to justice is the only way to truly avenge Li Daliang."

Um?

Li Xiaogong frowned.

"I, the Prince, have my own plans for this!"

Why did Li Xiaogong convict Chu Suiliang?

Why did Wei Zheng try so hard to stop it?

Because once convicted, Li Xiaogong could use extreme punishment with impunity.

Chu Suiliang was just a scholar; how could he endure torture?

Ancient punishments were not to be underestimated.

Even if they are lucky enough not to die, they will be completely ruined after being rescued.

"Well, Uncle Prince, you may have your own plans..."

Wu Qiqi nodded and said, "But you know Uncle Wei's personality. If Chu Suiliang really commits a crime, he will absolutely not show any mercy."

"Logically, you should be cooperating with each other to find the real culprit."

Li Xiaogong scoffed at this.

You want me to cooperate with the Wei family?

Why don't you let the mouse fight alongside the cat?

"Uncle Prince, don't you understand yet?"

Wu Qiqi smiled and said, "Uncle Wei won this time in court."

"He has already saved Chu Suiliang."

"nonsense!"

Li Xiaogong was taken aback, then roared, "This prince has not agreed yet!"

"What's the reason?"

Li Xiaogong was speechless.

"Let me put it another way."

“You were Li Daliang’s former commander. You are a suspect in Li Daliang’s death.”

"So regardless of whether Uncle Wei protects Chu Suiliang or not, you can no longer be in charge of investigating Li Daliang's matter."

Wow.

The courtiers were in uproar.

Wu Qiqi's words were like a wake-up call.

I. Li Xiaogong was a member of the Li clan of Longxi.

Second, Li Xiaogong was Li Daliang's former commander.

Third, Li Xiaogong's actions were driven by strong personal emotions.

For various reasons, it seems that Li Xiaogong is truly unsuitable to take on this investigation.

"His Majesty will decide this matter."

Li Xiaogong secretly glanced at Li Shimin.

Li Shimin was deep in thought.

My heart skipped a beat.

"Uncle Prince, actually, considering your feelings, His Majesty might allow you to observe the trial!"

"but……"

"Li Chongyi got into trouble for vandalizing Wenyun Pavilion."

"If you take full responsibility, do you think you can still conduct a fair and just trial?"