People's personalities are different, and the motivations for their words and deeds are also different.
After killing Pei Juxian, Li Qinzai also speculated on the reason why Pei Juxian insisted on breaking into the palace.
Pei Juxian was not a fool. The prince was critically ill, the whole city was under curfew, and the East Palace guards were changed. All these signs showed that the prince's condition was already very serious at that time, otherwise the Qianniu Guards in front of the East Palace would not have been facing a powerful enemy.
When everyone's nerves were tense, Pei Juxian jumped out and relied on his status as the uncle of the Crown Princess to cross the red line set by Li Qinzai and break into the palace.
Of course he was not visiting the prince. In fact, Pei Juxian's death had something to do with Li Qinzai.
The two had a dispute at that time. In front of many members of the aristocratic family, Pei Juxian could not give in, let alone weaken the reputation of the Pei family in Hedong. In order to fight for this bad reputation, Pei Juxian made irrational actions and gave
The reason why Li Qinzai shot him.
To put it simply, the reason for Pei Juxian's death was to take a gamble. In the end, he lost the bet because Li Qinzai didn't tolerate him, that's all.
Now that the Crown Princess and the Pei clan came to question her, Li Qinzai had no intention of coddling them.
In this world, except for his wife, children and blood relatives, no one can make Li Qinzai compromise. People who have lived two lifetimes, even if they cannot do whatever they want, they should at least stick to their heart and do whatever they don't want to do.
Facing Li Qinzai's sharp explanation, the princess was so angry that her face turned red.
"Li Qinzai, you slandered my uncle in person and showed no respect for the elders and the young. The laws of the Tang Dynasty are very strict. How can you be allowed to disregard human life and be so domineering!"
Li Qinzai smiled: "The Crown Princess wants to talk to me about the laws of the Tang Dynasty? I dare to ask. Pei Juxian relied on his status as a relative of the Crown Prince to become arrogant outside the East Palace. I warned him again and again, but he still insisted on breaking into the palace. May I ask the Crown Princess to order my uncle?
Does this count as breaking the law?"
"That night, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was critically ill, and the emperor ordered a city-wide curfew, and the East Palace prohibited anyone from entering or leaving the East Palace. However, Pei Juxian insisted on breaking into the East Palace for some unknown reason. According to the laws of the Tang Dynasty, Pei Juxian's move amounted to treason, and he was ordered to be killed.
What's wrong?"
The Crown Princess said angrily: "You are making excuses! No one has ever stopped my uncle from entering and exiting the East Palace, but you stopped him. You also deliberately lured him within ten feet and then ordered him to be shot. My uncle clearly died in
Under the influence of your words."
Li Qinzai said coldly: "It was before, and that night was that night. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was critically ill and dying that night. Didn't the Crown Princess know how sensitive the situation was at that time? Since the emperor has ordered his ministers to guard the palace, no one dares to cross the thunder pond even half a step.
I then have the power to kill, and this power is granted by the Emperor himself."
The Crown Princess paused when she heard this. In fact, she had also heard a detailed report from the palace officials on what happened that night. Pei Juxian's actions that night did indeed cross the line, especially at such a sensitive moment.
Today, she was instigated by the Pei clan members and came to question her. The Crown Princess actually felt a little guilty. After all, it seemed that the person who was really at fault was not Li Qinzai.
Her face turned red and blue, and after a long time, the Crown Princess suddenly covered her face and cried: "I am a widow who is still alive in this world, and His Highness the Crown Prince's body is not yet cold. I didn't expect to be bullied so quickly. Why is my life so miserable..."
Li Qinzai's eyes flashed with disgust. The dignified princess cried, made trouble, and hanged herself in public. The etiquette and dignity of the Tian family were completely thrown away by her.
It's okay if you make a fuss. Don't make a fuss in front of my house. Don't my Li family want to lose face?
"If the Crown Princess feels that I have bullied you and I dare not defend myself, why don't you and I go to the Tai Chi Palace and discuss it clearly in front of His Majesty's steps? If Your Majesty also feels that I have killed the wrong person, I will not say anything and would like to go to Hedong."
Mr. Pei apologizes and receives the punishment!"
As he spoke, Li Qinzai suddenly raised his voice and said: "Come here, prepare your carriage and horses and enter the Tai Chi Palace!"
As soon as these words came out, the Crown Princess and the Pei clan members were a little flustered.
It doesn't matter if she comes to Li's house to cause trouble. In name, the Crown Princess is a wife of the Heavenly Family and has a higher status than Li Qinzai. She can forcefully accuse Li Qinzai.
But if it comes to Li Zhi, the nature of the matter will be different.
In particular, the Crown Princess and the Pei clan knew very well that what happened that night was actually not justified by Pei Juxian. Just as Li Qinzai said, breaking into the palace for no reason was tantamount to conspiracy. If it was brought before the emperor, the emperor might not only fail to
It will favor the Pei family, but will implicate the Pei family members, and order a thorough investigation and strict punishment.
This risk cannot be taken. Her husband has passed away and the Crown Princess has lost her biggest supporter in the palace. She does not want to cause any more trouble to her family.
"You... Li Qinzai, you killed a member of my Pei family, and you are still making excuses. We, the Pei family of Hedong, are a prominent family in the world, how can we allow you to be arrogant! Pei Juxian's coffin has not yet been buried in the ground. Since he died in your hands, you will
I, the Pei family, will keep vigil for him for three days. Isn’t that too much?" A member of the Pei family stood up and said.
Li Qinzai sneered, he must maintain etiquette towards the Crown Princess, but towards the Pei family members, Li Qinzai did not have such a good temper.
"As I said before, let's go to His Majesty to discuss right and wrong. If I'm wrong, I can kill him as I please. If I'm not wrong, why should I keep a wake for a dead criminal? There are no such rules in the world!"
Li Qinzai's attitude made the Pei family angry and helpless.
The head princess suddenly realized that it was a bit impulsive to come to ask questions today.
I originally thought that because of her status, Li Qinzai would be able to bow his head and compromise and give the Pei family an explanation. He did not need to pay compensation to accept the crime. He only had to watch Pei Juxian's body for three days, which was an implicit apology.
Who would have thought that Li Qinzai could be so strong, and his status as Crown Princess could not suppress him at all.
He opened his mouth to discuss right and wrong in front of the emperor. When the matter was brought to the emperor, the Pei family in Hedong could not hold the truth at all. How could the princess have such courage?
Outside the Duke's Mansion, more and more people were watching the excitement. Countless people stood at a distance, pointing at her and the Pei clan members. The Crown Princess became more and more anxious.
She is a wife of the Heavenly Family, and her face is more important than her life. Today, she came to the house to question her, which can be said to be a riot. When word spread, the reputation of the Crown Princess would be damaged, and she might even be severely reprimanded by the Emperor and the Queen.
It is not suitable to stay here for a long time. Pei Juxian's death can only be given up. So many people together can't do anything to Li Qinzai. What else can they do?
The Crown Princess gritted her teeth and glared at Li Qinzai bitterly for a long time, then suddenly turned around and left.
The Pei family members were stunned, and then they thought that leaving at this time might be the most appropriate choice, at least to preserve the last dignity of the Pei family.
So the Pei clan members reluctantly followed the princess and left.
Li Qinzai stood outside the palace gate, a sarcastic look flashed in his eyes, and then he bowed to the princess's back.
"I respectfully send you off to the Crown Princess."