Chapter 282 Various Parties in Momentum
Five days later.
"Have you heard? A jinx has appeared in the Tang Dynasty."
"What? Who is it?"
"I'll tell you a secret, but you absolutely mustn't tell anyone I told you."
"Don't worry, I'm very tight-lipped!"
"Sirius is Wei Shuyu, the son of the Duke of Zheng."
"How could it be him?"
"That's him... He and his two idiots from Chang'an run rampant and do all sorts of evil every day."
"Oh right, it's not a good thing."
He had barely turned his head when he went off to chat with the person next door again: "Have you heard? A jinx has appeared in the Tang Dynasty..."
The power of public opinion began to take hold.
Whether intentionally or unintentionally, news from the palace also leaked to the common people.
Wei Shuyu transformed into a demon and damaged the Taiji Palace.
People blamed all the recent disasters on Wei Shuyu.
The Imperial Palace.
Li Shimin was in a bad mood. He had only eaten a few bites of breakfast when he lost his appetite.
On one side is Wei Zheng.
On one side is a jinx.
That's how some people are; the more powerful they are, the more superstitious they become.
Coincidentally.
Li Shimin was a superstitious person.
The most famous of these is the Li Junxian incident...
Li Junxian.
Nickname: Fifth Sister.
Official title: General of the Left Guard.
Titles and territories both contain the character "武" (wu, meaning martial/military).
Because of a saying circulating among the people: Li Zhuwu clan.
Li Junxian was carrying Wu, and then he was killed by Li Shimin...
"Your Majesty, please take care of your health," the considerate Prince De stepped forward and offered words of comfort.
"How is Shuyu doing now?" Li Shimin asked.
“He is still unconscious,” Wang De replied.
"Wang De, if the Tang Dynasty loses Xuan Cheng in the future, will there be turmoil?" Li Shimin suddenly asked.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me. This servant dares not speak of politics." Wang De bowed his head in fear.
"Say whatever you want, and I will pardon you." Li Shimin frowned slightly.
"promise."
Wang De pondered for a moment and said, "This servant dares not speak ill of Attendant-in-Ordinary Wei."
"But what I want to say is..."
"Sirius is not Wei Shizhong, but Wei Yushi."
well.
Li Shimin sighed.
It's precisely because it's Wei Shuyu that it's causing trouble!
If it were Wei Zheng, he probably wouldn't need to say anything; he would have simply resigned.
Sirius...
Li Shimin's heart gradually hardened!
If anyone dares to threaten the Tang Dynasty under his Li family, Li Shimin will show no mercy...
Better to kill the innocent than let the guilty go free!
When Li Shimin killed Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji, he showed no mercy either!
The Duke of Zhao's Mansion.
"Father, you must avenge me!"
Changsun Chong, clutching his backside, said, "The Wei family is always going against us; we have to teach them a lesson!"
"Yes, my husband."
Changsun Chong's mother chimed in from the side, "Now I don't even dare to go out and visit people."
"Wherever I go, I feel like people are mocking the Duke of Zhao's mansion..."
"Chang Le's engagement has been set for so long, she should have gotten married long ago."
"But now..."
He let out a deep sigh as he spoke.
Changsun Wuji's face was gloomy.
He's the one who gets laughed at the most.
Their influence in the imperial court has declined considerably.
but……
Wei Shuyu's visit was his opportunity.
My son had an accident.
Wei Zheng was also implicated.
This time, he's going to make the Wei family suffer eternal damnation!
"I have my own plans for this matter!"
Changsun Wuji had no appetite for food and went to his study instead.
A moment later...
"Guards, hand over these letters!"
The Duke of Lu's Mansion.
Cheng Yaojin listened to his subordinates' report.
He kept clicking his tongue.
If the Wei family can be crowned with Sirius, then my Cheng family can be crowned with the Purple Star Emperor's Heart.
Well……
This idea is unacceptable.
Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng were quite capable.
They might try to read my mind.
He glanced around furtively, and seeing that there were only two sons, he calmly picked up a piece of beef.
Uh-oh.
It smells so good!
"Father, Wei Shuyu is Sirius, we can take our revenge!" Cheng Huailiang said through gritted teeth.
"Dad, don't you and Uncle Wei have differing political views?"
Cheng Huaimo chimed in, "This is a rare opportunity."
Cheng Yaojin paused.
He stared at the beef in his hand, lost in thought...
My son, from the Cheng family, was raised on beef, that's true, so how come he's even dumber than someone who eats pig?
"You two, go and herd cattle for a month!" Cheng Yaojin said sternly.
Herding...herding cattle?
The two were dumbfounded.
"Dad, I want to go to school."
"Father, I want to report to the army camp."
Both of them begged for mercy.
"Stop talking nonsense."
Cheng Yaojin slammed his chopsticks on the table: "The Crown Prince and the Prince of Wei both know about farming, so why can't you two herd cattle?"
"If you dare to nag again, you'll be sleeping in a cowshed from now on!"
Seeing Cheng Yaojin's anger, the two dared not say another word, hurriedly ate a few bites, and then took their leave.
Cheng Yaojin looked at the beef and fell into deep thought again...
He knew Li Shimin's character well.
If Wei Shuyu were truly Sirius, then Li Shimin would definitely have him killed!
"This is troublesome..."
Cuiyun Residence.
Officials from aristocratic families gathered together, drinking and chatting.
Looking at the desolate Wenyun Pavilion beside them, everyone wore a faint smile...
"Looks like my son is out of pocket money."
Cui Yixuan stood in front of the pavilion, holding a wine cup, and pretended to sigh.
"Do you all think Wei Zheng can pull through?" another official asked with a smile.
Whether we can pull through or not depends on how much effort each of you puts in.
"Wei Zheng is cunning and shrewd, and has a silver tongue. Can he really be subdued?"
"That might not have worked before, but now..."
Everyone's eyes were filled with smiles.
In the past, Wei Zheng had Li Shimin backing him up, and because Wei Zheng was cautious and never left any handle on him, they had no way to deal with him.
But now even Li Shimin has developed murderous intent towards the Wei family.
Wei Zheng had no choice but to perish!
"Gentlemen, what about the position of Attendant-in-Ordinary..."
An official hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.
His words already revealed his covetousness for Wei Zheng's official position.
"First, we'll bring Wei Zheng down, then we'll each rely on our own abilities..."
"good."
"good."
The group burst into hearty laughter.
The position of prime minister.
The pinnacle of power.
The five surnames and seven noble families also coveted it.
To maintain the status of the aristocratic class in the Tang Dynasty, they had to firmly grasp power in their hands!
"Everyone, I'll see you at the meeting tomorrow!"
Zheng Yuanshou raised his wine cup in invitation.
Bang bang bang.
The group clinked glasses and burst into laughter.
tomorrow……
They will remove Wei Zheng from his position as prime minister!
Wei Mansion.
Wei Shuyu was still in a coma.
Wei Zheng was holding a bowl and personally feeding his son porridge.
"Husband, when will Shuyu wake up?"
Madam Pei, heavily pregnant, stood guard to one side, her face filled with worry.
"snort."
Wei Zheng looked out the window and said, "Everyone says my son is Sirius, so my son won't die so young!"
Since ordinary people could receive the message, the Wei family naturally received it as well.
"There's so much talk about it outside, won't it affect you, my husband?"
The sorrow in Pei's eyes deepened.
As she spoke, she took a handkerchief and wiped the porridge stains from the corner of her son's mouth.
"I will handle this matter myself. You take good care of Shuyu."
Wei Zheng put down his bowl, got up, and left the room.
He then gently closed the door behind him.
When he turned around, the gentleness in his eyes vanished, replaced by an endless chill...
"How dare you make a fuss about my son? Do you really think I got my position as prime minister by cursing people?"
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