Chapter 197 Li Xiaogong Apologizes!
Swish.
Li Xiaogong's expression changed drastically.
Perhaps if he takes the blame, Li Shimin won't do anything to him.
But the punishment that is due must still be given.
A person who made a mistake is still running around Dali Temple, full of energy.
What will other officials think?
"His Majesty will decide this matter."
Li Xiaogong responded again with a wooden tone.
In reality, his mind was already in turmoil.
Great achievements do not mean one can act lawlessly.
"Uncle Prince, actually, resolving this matter is not difficult..."
Wu Qiqi glanced at Wei Zheng: "As long as you can persuade Uncle Wei."
"Wouldn't that allow us to investigate Li Daliang's matter?"
Li Xiaogong rolled his eyes.
You make it sound so easy.
But persuading Lao Wei...
If I could out-argue him, would things have been so awkward?
"Actually, it's very easy to persuade Uncle Wei."
Wu Qiqi offered a suggestion: "Why don't you just not convict Chu Suiliang and not kill him?"
"This is better than not being able to solve the case at all, right?"
Huh?
That seems to make sense.
Compared to Li Daliang, taking a slight step back is not out of the question.
It's not like it's an apology.
After being persuaded by Wu Qiqi, Li Xiaogong's resolve began to waver.
"Um……"
Li Xiaogong gave a vague reply.
Old Wei has passed this test.
There's still the hurdle of Xiao Wei.
Xiao Wei wouldn't let go of Li Chongyi's matter, and he still couldn't do anything about it.
"Next up is Brother Chongyi..."
Seeing that Li Xiaogong did not object, Wu Qiqi continued, "Actually, this matter is simple. As long as Wei Shuyu does not pursue it, the impact will not be significant."
"Anyway, he'll take care of the merchants' affairs!"
Li Xiaogong remained expressionless.
His gaze, however, was fixed on Wu Qiqi.
Go on...
Give me a way to deal with the Wei family father and son without losing face.
"Wei Shuyu wants you to apologize, but you don't want to apologize..."
"To be honest, I also think he's arrogant."
Li Xiaogong nodded in agreement.
Right?
I'm not the only one who thinks this way, am I?
His gaze swept over Wei Shuyu, and he couldn't help but let out a cold snort.
"He's so arrogant, shouldn't you teach him a lesson?" Wu Qiqi said again.
oh?
Li Xiaogong immediately became interested: "How should we teach them a lesson?"
"As long as Uncle Wei agrees, that's fine."
Wu Qiqi clenched her fists: "You can beat me up however you want then!"
How to get Wei Zheng to agree?
Doesn't that mean I have to bow down and apologize to him?
Li Xiaogong's face immediately turned as ugly as if he had eaten feces.
You're on Wei Zheng's side, right?
"Actually, you see..."
Wu Qiqi started counting on her fingers again: "After you persuade Uncle Wei..."
"First, it can teach Wei Shuyu a lesson."
"Second, we can investigate Li Daliang's matter."
"Third, we can exonerate Li Chongyi."
Fourth, you can also work together to find the real culprit.
"five,……"
As Wu Qiqi recounted her story, everyone was shocked.
You wouldn't know unless you thought about it carefully.
There are so many benefits to reconciling with Lao Wei?
Li Xiaogong remained unmoved!
He is the Prince of Hejian!
A person can die, but they must never lose face!
"Stop talking."
Li Xiaogong waved his hand, stopping Wu Qiqi from continuing her story.
An apology is impossible.
I will never apologize in my entire life!
"Uncle Prince, please don't worry."
Wu Qiqi called out, "Come closer, I have something to tell you."
Li Xiaogong looked suspicious.
Seeing that Wu Qiqi spoke clearly and logically, he hesitated for a moment, but still bent down.
"Let me tell you..."
Wu Qiqi and the other person whispered to each other in the court.
Why can't we say things openly and honestly?
The courtiers were itching to ask, but dared not utter a word.
However, judging from Li Xiaogong's constantly changing facial expressions, it seems that Wu Qiqi's words had some effect.
"Really?"
After Wu Qiqi finished speaking, Li Xiaogong looked shocked.
Don't worry.
Wu Qiqi patted her chest and said, "It's no problem to leave it to Uncle Wei."
Li Xiaogong's expression changed unpredictably.
After a moment of hesitation, as if she had made up her mind, she gritted her teeth and walked towards Wei Zheng.
Wei Shuyu quickly stepped in front of him.
"Get out of my way!"
Li Xiaogong shouted angrily.
Wu Qiqi ran forward and pulled Wei Shuyu away.
Then, to everyone's astonishment...
Li Xiaogong clasped his hands in a fist salute: "This time, I, the Prince, acted impulsively."
Did they really apologize?
Everyone gaped, as if they could swallow an egg.
You are Li Xiaogong!
The founding prince of the Tang Dynasty!
Who said the person who could make you apologize hadn't been born yet?
It hasn't been that long...
The person who made you apologize was born?
"Your Highness, what are you saying? It was my son who acted impulsively."
Wei Zheng returned the greeting with a bow.
When he straightened up and looked at Wu Qiqi, Le's eyes narrowed into slits.
She truly deserves to be our good daughter-in-law.
Look at our son, he's always causing us trouble.
And look at our future daughter-in-law—she's intelligent, beautiful, and can even solve our problems…
Where can you find such a wonderful daughter-in-law?
Um.
It seems like it's time to propose marriage to Samurai Go.
Let's get engaged first.
Don't let someone beat you to it.
“I can let Chu Suiliang go for now, but I also want to get involved in this case.”
After apologizing, Li Xiaogong said to Wei Zheng.
He's a straightforward person; he says what he thinks.
“The Prince of Hejian’s request is reasonable.”
Wei Zheng nodded seriously: "However, you have to ask His Majesty about this matter; I cannot make the decision myself."
"..."
Li Xiaogong hesitated for a moment and then asked, "What about Chongyi?"
"You'll have to ask Shuyu about this, and also His Majesty..."
Wei Zheng repeated, "Even I, an old man, cannot make this decision!"
Grass!
Li Xiaogong's eyes widened.
You can't make any decisions, so why am I apologizing to you?
"Then this prince wants to beat up Wei Shuyu?"
Li Xiaogong's teeth were grinding together.
"What unreasonable request is this from the Prince of Hejian?"
Wei Zheng's expression turned displeased: "You want to beat my son, and I have to happily agree to it?"
"Then I want to beat your son, will you agree?"
Grass!
Li Xiaogong suddenly realized he had been tricked.
I've apologized, but this isn't going to work out at all.
Swish.
He glared fiercely at Wu Qiqi.
Wu Qiqi immediately shrank behind Wei Shuyu.
"Uncle Prince, Uncle Wei doesn't object anymore. Why don't you just plead with His Majesty?" Wu Qiqi replied guiltily.
snort.
Li Xiaogong turned around angrily and bowed to Li Shimin: "Your Majesty, regarding the matter of Chu Suiliang..."
On the dragon throne.
Li Shimin was dumbfounded.
Each side takes a hit, while the left and right sides are pulled together!
The Emperor's Way of Maintaining Balance!
Wu Qiqi grasped the personality traits of the two people.
If Wei Zheng and Li Xiaogong were to openly display their affection in the imperial court.
Li Shimin would not easily grant Li Xiaogong's request!
However, the continued estrangement between the two gave the emperor room to maneuver!
Wu Qiqi struck each of them once, causing both families to curse and berate her.
He also helped solve their problems, and both families were indebted to him...
Isn't this the art of balance?
The only flaw is that Wu Qiqi is not an emperor, so she lacks domineering presence and is severely biased.
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