Chapter 65 A King's Promise Is Never a False One

"Shut up!"

Cui Yixuan angrily rebuked him.

He grabbed Choi Shin-ki by the ear and pulled him behind his back.

"Hey, I haven't finished rambling yet..."

Choi Shin-ki wanted to say something, but Choi Eui-hyun covered his mouth.

Changsun Wuji wielded immense power in the court.

Cheng Yaojin is a representative of military generals.

Needless to say, the Crown Prince and the King of Wei also need to be mentioned.

Many ministers whom Wei Zheng had offended also took advantage of his misfortune at the same time.

Not to mention him, the entire Cui family might not be able to withstand it.

Even when the five surnames and seven clans unite, they often find themselves at a disadvantage!

“Your Majesty, Ji’er is young and speaks without thinking. Please forgive him.”

Cui Yixuan bowed and begged for forgiveness.

Perhaps by separating Choi Shin-ki from the picture, he seems a bit heartless.

But that depends on who the person is!

Wei Zheng...

No matter how much favor you do for him, he can still impeach you if he has the right to do so.

"It's alright."

Li Shimin waved his hand.

Just when he was wondering how to resolve the matter, Choi Shin-ki gave him some time to prepare.

"Changsun Wuji, why are you targeting me like this?"

Wei Shuyu finally had a chance to speak.

against?

My son was almost beaten senseless by you guys, how could I not target you?

If I don't teach you a lesson, you'll really think I, Changsun Wuji, have been around for nothing?

"How dare you!"

Changsun Wuji angrily retorted, "I am the Duke of Zhao, and also your elder. How dare you address me by my given name?"

Wei Shuyu clenched his fist, a surge of anger gradually spreading within him...

"What? You think you can hit me by clenching your fist in the Taiji Hall?" Changsun Wuji sneered.

"Shuyu, no!"

Wei Zheng quickly offered his advice.

Wei Shuyu's crime is not serious now, and given his standing in Li Shimin's eyes, it can be suppressed.

Once Wei Shuyu makes a move, regardless of whether Changsun Wuji is injured, it will be too late.

"Dad, I understand!"

Wei Shuyu agreed.

His cold gaze swept over the assembled officials, all of whom were dressed in official robes, impeccably dressed, and appeared dignified.

After transmigrating, he always wandered around the Tang Dynasty with a playful attitude.

They've already died once.

He felt he should enjoy himself.

Why do I like hanging out with those two goofballs, Choi Shin-ki and Bang Yi-ae?

Because he felt that the kind of life Choi Shin-ki and Bang Yi-ae led was the truly comfortable kind of life.

Eat well, drink well, and act like a tyrant...

If they like you, they'll give you some money; if they don't, they'll beat you until you cry for your parents.

Therefore, he has an indifferent attitude towards many things.

He even felt that his emotions had reached a point of complete calm.

But today, this group of ministers has stirred up his competitive spirit.

Taking a deep breath, Wei Shuyu turned around and bowed to Li Shimin...

"Your Majesty, it was my fault for putting the two princesses in danger. Wei Shuyu is willing to accept any punishment!"

This crime cannot be defended!

The princess's unauthorized departure from the palace is a private matter and can be argued.

Because nobody cares.

The princess's attack while leaving the palace was a matter of state, and there was no way to defend herself.

Because it will be widely circulated.

It's impossible to say that the princess was naughty or mischievous, right?

Therefore, someone must step forward and take responsibility.

Wei Shuyu was clear that he was Wei Zheng's son, and the eldest son of the legitimate wife!

As long as Wei Zheng is alive, and as long as I don't rebel, no one can touch me!

“Your Majesty, Shuyu is still young, and I am old. Considering that he is my only son, I beg Your Majesty to be lenient with him.”

Wei Zheng began to appeal to emotions.

Wei Shuyu was still in his mother's womb, so Wei Zheng's statement was not wrong.

"Minister Wei, you may dispense with the formalities."

Looking at Wei Zheng's graying temples, Li Shimin's heart softened.

"Shuyu, for Xuancheng's sake, I can spare him..."

Li Shimin began to speak.

However, he had only spoken halfway through his sentence when Changsun Wuji interrupted him...

"Your Majesty, the practice of abducting princesses from the palace is unacceptable. If Wei Shuyu is not severely punished today, what will happen if princesses and palace maids leave the palace without permission in the future? Your Majesty, please think it over carefully."

Li Shimin frowned.

He was right to trust Changsun Wuji.

But Changsun Wuji dared to interrupt him, which was already a transgression.

"Then tell me what to do?" Li Shimin's voice was filled with anger.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me."

Changsun Wuji realized his mistake and quickly admitted, "Your Majesty, I was only thinking of the harem. The Empress is not in good health. If people sneak out of the palace every now and then, it will probably exhaust the Empress."

Upon hearing Changsun Wuji's words, Li Shimin's anger vanished instantly.

The Empress was Zhangsun Wuji's younger sister, Zhangsun Wugou.

In recent days, Empress Zhangsun's illness has become increasingly severe, which has greatly worried Emperor Taizong of Tang.

After Changsun Wuji brought it up, he also felt it was necessary to strengthen the control over the harem.

However, it was rare for Wei Zheng to plead for mercy, and if he refused, he would appear heartless.

Thinking and thinking...

Li Shimin suddenly realized that he had been tricked.

"Xuanling, what do you think should be done with Wei Shuyu?"

If he couldn't figure something out, he would ask his subordinates to think about it; this was something Li Shimin was very good at.

Fang Xuanling pondered for three breaths, then stepped forward: "Your Majesty, I believe that while the death penalty can be waived, punishment is inevitable."

"Since Shuyu put the princess in danger, why not let him atone for his crime by performing meritorious service?"

"I have heard that Shuyu currently has one hundred elite soldiers under his command. Let him investigate the attack on the princess."

Upon hearing this, Li Shimin nodded.

He wanted to pardon Wei Shuyu, but he just needed an excuse. Now that he had an excuse, Changsun Wuji would have nothing to say.

As for the investigation, how could Li Shimin possibly let Wei Shuyu actually investigate?

"allow."

Li Shimin spoke with authority.

"Your Majesty, this is inappropriate!"

Changsun Wuji immediately retorted.

"Changsun Wuji, are you ever going to stop?"

Wei Zheng roared angrily, "What did Shuyu do to offend you that you have to put him to death?"

Wei Zheng was absolutely furious.

His Majesty pardoned him once, and Changsun Wuji objected each time.

Is this guy really going after the Wei family?

Changsun Wuji ignored Wei Zheng and bowed to Li Shimin, saying...

"Your Majesty, even if someone is to redeem themselves through meritorious service, there should be a time limit. If no time limit is set, what if Wei Shuyu never finds out about it? And what about those hundred elite soldiers? Are they just going to wander around aimlessly with Wei Shuyu?"

Li Shimin was also angry.

She had made it so clear that she wanted to let Wei Shuyu go, so why was it going on and on?

"Then tell me how long would be appropriate?" Li Shimin asked impatiently.

"In principle, investigations of this kind of matter should not exceed seven days, but considering that Wei Shuyu is still young, let's extend it to a month."

"If Wei Shuyu can find out, he will certainly atone for his sins!"

If it cannot be found...

"For Wei Zheng's sake, let's forget about the death penalty and exile. I suggest a year of penal servitude!"

(The five punishments in the Tang Dynasty: death penalty, exile, imprisonment, caning, and flogging.)

Changsun Wuji gave the Wei family father and son a 'tolerant and magnanimous' look.

"Granted!" Li Shimin immediately agreed.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Wei Zheng and Wei Shuyu glanced at Changsun Wuji, and only after seeing that he did not speak again did they express their gratitude in unison.

Just when everyone thought the matter was over and was preparing to leave, Wei Shuyu suddenly spoke...

"Your Majesty, may I ask whether the competition will continue tomorrow?"

Li Shimin was taken aback.

He had almost forgotten about the princess's attack.

"A ruler's word is law," Li Shimin replied.

"Does that mean that as long as Changsun Chong and Cheng Huailiang can't beat me in their lifetime, they'll never be able to marry a princess?" Wei Shuyu asked again.

Li Shimin finally smiled.

Looks like this brat is angry too...

A ruler's word is his bond!