Chapter 63 Father and Son Join Forces
Bang.
Although Wei Shuyu had already parried, he was still forced back several steps by Cheng Yaojin's blow.
"You scoundrel Cheng, how dare you bully my Uncle Yu?"
Wei Zheng hurriedly stepped forward and shielded Wei Shuyu behind him.
Unlike Cui Yixuan's indifference, Wei Zheng was very protective of his son.
Not only because Wei Zheng had a son late in life.
More importantly, because he was a loyal subject!
His uprightness and impartiality destined him to have few friends in the imperial court.
His unconventional ways also caused Wei Shuyu to be often ostracized by his other friends.
He was aware of that.
Therefore, deep down, he felt that he owed Wei Shuyu something.
“Wei Duzi, your kid is disobedient, what’s wrong with me disciplining him for you?” Cheng Yaojin laughed loudly.
Wei Shuyu, unconvinced, stepped forward to challenge him.
"Shuyu, step back!"
Wei Zheng shielded Wei Shuyu tightly behind him, asking, "Does my son need your discipline?"
Wei Zheng stepped forward, exuding an aura of authority: "Huai Mo and Huai Liang couldn't even last a round against my son. Do you think you're qualified to teach others, given your teaching abilities?"
Cheng Yaojin's face turned ashen.
Both of his sons were beaten by Wei Shuyu in turn, which was a stain on Cheng Yaojin's life.
However, Wei Zheng continued to speak...
"Wen, I'll beat you to a pulp."
"Wu, Shuyu is ten mountains stronger than your son."
"You can't even teach your own son properly, yet you dare to presume to teach Shuyu? What are you going to use to teach him? Your thick skin?"
Cheng Yaojin's face grew increasingly ferocious; he clenched his fists, his knuckles cracking...
"Wei Duzi, don't think I won't dare to hit you just because we're in the Taiji Hall!"
rub……
Wei Shuyu took a step forward and stood in front of Wei Zheng.
"Shuyu, don't you dare lay a hand on him!"
Wei Zheng hurriedly stopped him.
He was afraid that his son might act rashly and attack Cheng Yaojin.
Although Cheng Yaojin was a scoundrel, he was still an elder in the family, and a duke at that.
For Wei Shuyu to take action against him would be an act of treason and insubordination.
Moreover, this was in front of the court officials and His Majesty.
Once he takes action, Wei Shuyu's life will be basically ruined.
However, Wei Shuyu remained unusually calm. His sharp gaze was fixed on Cheng Yaojin, and his steady voice came from his mouth...
"Father, what crime is it to start a fight in the Taiji Hall?"
Wei Zheng was taken aback for a moment, then quickly realized what was happening.
"Disrespecting the imperial court is extremely disrespectful!"
"How should it be judged?"
"Thirty strokes of the cane, as a warning to others!"
Whoosh!
Wei Zheng and Wei Shuyu flicked their sleeves and turned to Li Shimin.
Stand upright with your arms crossed, left hand forming a six, placed on top of your outstretched right thumb...
Slowly push forward from your eyebrows to your chest, bowing slightly.
Wei Shuyu was wearing short sleeves, and although he was not as dashing and elegant as Wei Zheng, the father and son moved in exactly the same way!
With a complete crossed-hands salute, the two men's resounding voices echoed throughout the Taiji Hall...
"Your Majesty, we implore you to punish Cheng Yaojin!"
What?
The courtiers were all stunned by this scene...
It wasn't because Wei Zheng and his son's bowing was particularly proper, but because of Wei Zheng!
Someone actually bowed to His Majesty at the same time as Wei Zheng!
Wei Zheng was a loyal but isolated official.
In the imperial court, he was always alone, expressing his opinions.
After he finished speaking, the other ministers chimed in with their own opinions.
Having incurred public wrath, Wei Zheng found himself all alone, arguing with civil and military officials by himself!
His image has deeply penetrated the hearts of the court officials.
However, today the court officials witnessed this unusual scene.
Although Wei Shuyu was short, it is undeniable that he stood with Wei Zheng!
Moreover, the fact that the two are father and son makes the experience even more impactful!
Cheng Yaojin was dumbfounded.
He felt like he had punched cotton.
He tried to confront Wei Zheng head-on, but Wei Zheng ignored him and instead delivered a devastating blow.
Li Shimin was stunned.
This was also the first time he had seen someone stand with Wei Zheng and launch the first attack.
Unlike the courtiers, he sat on the dragon throne and could experience the scene more directly.
Seeing that Li Shimin did not respond for a long time, Wei Zheng continued to speak...
"Is Your Majesty planning to protect Cheng Yaojin?"
"The Taiji Hall is a crucial place in the imperial court, the central hub of the entire Tang Dynasty, representing the boundless majesty of our Tang Dynasty!"
"If everyone is making a ruckus in the Taiji Hall, where is the majesty of the Tang Dynasty? Where is His Majesty's imperial authority?"
"Our Great Tang Dynasty is a land of etiquette, but what is etiquette...?"
"Appearance, demeanor, bearing, rituals, speech, and behavior all reflect the grandeur of our Tang Dynasty!"
"If other countries knew that the court of a nation of propriety was a place for fighting, wouldn't we be laughed at?"
"If the Tang Dynasty does not discipline itself, how can it subdue other countries?"
"Your Majesty, we implore you to severely punish Cheng Yaojin!"
Swish...
Wei Zheng bowed again.
"Minister Wei, is it really that serious?"
Li Shimin's lips twitched, revealing a lack of confidence.
I'm not afraid of Wei Zheng jumping around, I'm afraid of Wei Zheng getting serious.
When this guy gets ruthless, he'll actually dare to ram his head against a pillar!
"His Majesty!"
Wei Shuyu straightened up again: "Although I have no official position or title, everyone witnessed Cheng Yaojin hitting me."
"Even if we disregard his actions in the Taiji Hall, does that mean he can beat me up at will?"
"I am unworthy, but I was born into a good family. My father is Wei Zheng, who holds the official positions of Attendant-in-Ordinary and Duke of Zheng!"
"Even with such a high status, Cheng Yaojin dared to fight me. Such lawless behavior... I'd like to ask you something..."
"If he can beat me up at will today, will he beat up someone else tomorrow?"
"Or perhaps, many people were bullied by him, but dared not speak out because they were afraid of his power?"
After saying this, Wei Shuyu bowed again.
Regardless of how much truth or falsehood is in what they say, as long as it's related, just keep bringing it up.
"You're talking nonsense!"
Cheng Yaojin got angry.
He doesn't care if people scold him for hitting them.
But if you say he bullies the people, that's absolutely unacceptable.
If word gets out, his reputation will be ruined for life.
"Uncle Cheng, do you still want to make a move?" Wei Shuyu straightened up and smiled.
"Let's do it!"
Cheng Yaojin threw away Cui Shenji and snarled as he approached Wei Shuyu: "One beating is thirty strokes of the cane, two beatings are also thirty strokes of the cane, I might as well beat him to my heart's content!"
That's why Cheng Yaojin is known for his recklessness.
Ordinary people would be so frightened by Wei Zheng and Wei Shuyu that they would be scared out of their wits.
But Cheng Yaojin knew how to use a stick to strike a snake.
"..."
Wei Shuyu was stunned.
If they were to actually fight, he would be no match for Cheng Yaojin.
He gained a lot of advantages when fighting Qin Qiong.
First, Qin Qiong gave up one hand.
Second, Qin Qiong only defended and did not attack.
Third, Qin Qiong was plagued by injuries and illnesses.
Even so, Wei Shuyu only won by using all his strength and cunning.
Although Cheng Yaojin was weaker than Qin Qiong, he was still at his peak.
If it were to deal with itself, it wouldn't take much effort at all.
but……
If I can't beat you, can't I at least get help?
"father!"
Wei Zheng immediately stepped in front of Wei Shuyu.
"You scoundrel Cheng, if you want to lay a finger on my son today, you'd better step over my dead body first!"
Turning around, Wei Zheng bowed to Li Shimin again: "Your Majesty, Cheng Yaojin knowingly did something impossible, and his crime is compounded. I implore Your Majesty to imprison him!"
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