Chapter 191 Is Li Xiaogong about to make a move?
Meanwhile, behind a screen.
Li Yuan sat imposingly on a stool, with Wu Qiqi by his side.
Cui Shenji and Fang Yi'ai lay on the ground, observing every move in the court through the gaps.
"Little Wei has no martial ethics! You've already sprayed me with insults, how am I supposed to go on stage?"
Li Yuan muttered something to himself.
That's right, Li Yuan had been waiting for his moment to shine!
How could he possibly miss such a great opportunity to make an appearance?
And it was with Li Shimin's tacit approval...
Rather than resorting to shamelessness.
Who in the entire court could outwit him?
"It will be here soon."
Wu Qiqi took out a lollipop and casually replied.
In the imperial court.
Li Shimin was no longer in a hurry.
The power to convict Chu Suiliang is still in your hands, so what's there to panic about?
"Do any of you ministers have any other opinions regarding the matter of Chu Suiliang?"
Li Shimin asked leisurely.
The ministers looked at each other.
The trolls, both big and small, are too vicious; they're difficult to deal with.
And their backbone...
"Your Majesty, the Prince of Hejian requests to enter the palace!"
It's here!
A flicker of excitement crossed the eyes of the assembled officials.
After relinquishing his military power, Li Xiaogong became a leisurely prince, and whether or not he attended court was entirely up to him.
"Announce!"
Li Shimin calmly summoned him.
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects!"
After entering the palace, Li Xiaogong bowed to Li Shimin.
"The court is currently in session. What brings the Prince of Hejian here so suddenly?"
Li Shimin asked the question as usual.
"Your Majesty, I have heard that someone intends to pardon Chu Suiliang?"
Li Xiaogong's piercing gaze swept over Wei Zheng.
Old Wei remained unmoved, his eyes fixed on his nose and his mind at ease.
As for Xiao Wei...
Standing at the very back, you can't sweep even if you want to.
"This matter has already been discussed."
Li Shimin smiled and said, "Chu Suiliang went there on my orders. We'll discuss everything after he returns."
"His Majesty."
However, Li Xiaogong was unconvinced and his rough voice rang out: "Chu Suiliang ordered the execution of Li Daliang. The evidence is conclusive. Is there any need to say more?"
have to.
here we go again.
Li Shimin glanced at Wei Zheng.
Behind the screen.
Li Yuan was overjoyed when the villains appeared.
"May I make my appearance?"
Having said that, she was about to step out from behind the screen.
Wu Qiqi quickly grabbed Li Yuan: "Not yet, not yet!"
"Why isn't it working?"
Li Yuan was unhappy: "Li Xiaogong is a prince, Shuyu can't handle him."
Wu Qiqi pouted.
Who in your family hasn't been scolded by Uncle Wei? He's just a prince.
"Your Majesty, you are a great hero."
Wu Qiqi explained earnestly, "We must appear at the most crucial moment."
"When Uncle Wei and Uncle Wei Shuyu are defeated, you will appear like a god descending to earth."
"That's what makes it truly awe-inspiring."
Li Yuan thought about it.
Too.
Li Xiaogong was, after all, a junior.
Arguing with him would damage my prestige.
Moreover, during his reign, Li Xiaogong's achievements were not much less than Li Shimin's...
"Hmm, I'll wait a bit longer."
Li Yuan sat back down in his seat.
Disappointment also appeared on the faces of Choi Shin-ki and his companion.
They were even thinking of playing a big game with the retired emperor.
We have to wait again.
The two continued to stick their butts out and peek from under the screen.
"Your Majesty, this is my report."
Wei Zheng calmly stepped forward: "I impeach the Prince of Hejian for eavesdropping on court secrets, a crime deserving of death!"
Whoosh!
The ministers' expressions changed drastically.
Even Li Shimin's face darkened.
"Wei Zheng, stop talking nonsense!"
Li Xiaogong questioned him with a gloomy expression.
"Then may I ask the Prince of Hejian..."
Wei Zheng turned around, his imposing manner in no way inferior to his opponent's: "Where did you hear that someone wanted to pardon Chu Suiliang?"
"I had never heard of this before it was mentioned in court!"
Upon hearing this, Li Xiaogong's expression changed drastically.
The reason he rushed over was because someone had sent him a message.
"Li Xiaogong, do you have anything to say?"
Li Shimin's voice also turned cold.
Li Xiaogong received the news while the imperial court was still in session.
If he extends his influence into the imperial court, no one can protect Li Xiaogong.
"Your Majesty... I have only heard about it and am not aware that it has been discussed in court..."
Li Xiaogong's momentum instantly weakened by more than half.
"Who told you that, and what did they say?"
Wei Zheng continued to press his advantage.
"Does this prince need to explain himself to you?"
When facing Wei Zheng, Li Xiaogong reverted to his domineering demeanor.
"Prince of Hejian, tell me the truth..."
When Li Shimin's authoritative voice rang out, Li Xiaogong immediately cowered again.
"Your Majesty, I have heard that Ouyang Xun and Yu Shinan are seeking help everywhere, and they have even found Wei Zheng."
Li Xiaogong had a sudden inspiration: "The two of them knew that Chu Suiliang had made a mistake, yet they still tried to pull strings everywhere. I think they don't take the Tang law seriously."
There's nothing we can do.
In this situation, we have no choice but to bite the bullet and offend the two old scholars.
"well."
Li Shimin sighed.
After Chu Suiliang's incident.
The two elderly people are quite old, yet they are still busy every day.
They're all exhausted now.
Li Shimin would naturally not punish the two for such a trivial matter.
"His Majesty will decide what mistake Chu Suiliang has made!"
Wei Zheng spoke up, no longer dwelling on the matter of eavesdropping.
As long as Li Xiaogong provides a reason, there can be no result.
"His Majesty has entrusted this matter to the Court of Judicial Review, and I, the Prince, will be fully responsible for it!"
Li Xiaogong regained his domineering demeanor: "I, the Prince, will tell you now that Chu Suiliang has committed treason and rebellion, and according to the law, he should be executed!"
Damn it, here we go again?
"Chu Suiliang, holding the imperial decree, has the authority to execute first and report later!"
Wei Zheng emphasized one point.
"Even if he had the power to execute first and report later, in the judgment of the Dali Temple..."
"He is a traitor!"
Damn it.
So you're resorting to shameless tactics again?
"The Prince of Hejian!"
Wei Zheng roared, "Why are you in such a hurry to execute Chu Suiliang? What is your purpose?"
"Are you trying to cover up the culprit?"
"Or are you the one orchestrating all of this behind the scenes?"
Upon hearing this, the assembled officials were taken aback.
"Nonsense!"
Li Xiaogong's expression changed drastically: "Wei Zheng, you're making baseless accusations without evidence! This is slander!"
"Was it a frame-up, or did I expose the truth?"
Wei Zheng's words became increasingly sharp: "If Chu Suiliang is guilty, Your Majesty will surely seek justice for Li Daliang."
"If Chu Suiliang is innocent, why are you in such a hurry to convict him?"
The courtiers stared blankly at this scene.
Old Wei has lost his temper again...
Fang Xuanling was Li Shimin's right-hand man, and the two had a good relationship.
So Lao Wei held back his words.
However, when speaking to others, Wei Zheng's words were not so gentle.
“Wei Zheng and Li Daliang are former subordinates of the Prince of Hejian.”
“The Prince of Hejian cares deeply for his subordinates, so his anxiety is understandable.”
Seeing that Wei Zheng's offensive was becoming increasingly fierce.
The military group finally stepped forward.
A prominent example is Hou Junji, the Minister of War.
"Oh, right..."
Wei Zheng suddenly slapped his forehead: "If you hadn't mentioned it, I would have almost forgotten..."
“Li Daliang was a former subordinate of the Prince of Hejian, so the Prince of Hejian is even more implicated.”
Is there any possibility...?
"Li Daliang is guilty of a crime, and the Prince of Hejian wants to kill Chu Suiliang to silence him and destroy some evidence!"
Damn it.
It's getting more and more outrageous.
But damn it, when you think about it carefully, it makes some sense.
Otherwise, why would Li Xiaogong be in such a hurry to kill Chu Suiliang?
"You bastard, how dare you slander me?"
Li Xiaogong's face twisted in pain as he strode toward Wei Zheng!
Judging from their posture, they're about to... take action?
The courtiers were utterly shocked!
Given Li Xiaogong's achievements, even if he had struck Wei Zheng, Li Shimin would not have severely punished him.
He's been staying home all this time.
What else can they punish us for?
Strip him of his title of Prince?
Absolutely impossible!
Li Xiaogong was a founding hero of the dynasty...
His merits surpass those of any other minister in the court.
If Li Shimin dared to strip them of their power, none of the civil and military officials would agree!
so……
Is Wei Zheng going to get beaten up?
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