Outside the gate of Zongzheng Temple, the footsteps became more and more intensive. When they heard that Li Qinzai led his troops to break into the backyard, the soldiers on duty could not remain indifferent. They had already mobilized the soldiers patrolling the city to rush for reinforcements.
Li Qinzai and Li Yifu were completely at odds with each other, and they were at war with each other.
The eunuch who came with Li Yifu was frightened. He held a pot of poisonous wine in his hand and stood still with a look of fear on his face.
Li Yifu was furious. He came here on the order of Empress Wu. He only had to give poisonous wine to the two princesses and watch them die. His mission was completed. Unexpectedly, Li Qinzai shot out in the middle and stepped in.
The two princesses were dragged back alive from the gate of hell.
If the two princesses do not die today, how can he communicate with Empress Wu?
"Li Qinzai, you and I are officials in the same court. I hope you will think twice! The Yan Sheng case has shocked both the court and the public. It is certain that the two princesses are the masterminds. If you interfere, not only will you be accused, but even Ling Zu Yinggong will be accused by you."
Implicated." Li Yifu said with a gloomy face.
Li Qinzai narrowed his eyes: "Today I have entered Zongzheng Temple, so the two princesses are not allowed to die. For other matters, you can report it to the emperor and the queen. I will take full responsibility for this matter."
Li Yifu sneered and took a few steps back, turning to look at the eunuch beside him.
The eunuch held a pot of poisonous wine in his hand and looked hesitantly at Li Yifu. The two looked at each other speechlessly.
After a long time, the eunuch said softly: "Uh, Lord Li, what do you say about the current situation?"
Li Yifu said coldly: "You are the person next to the queen, and the queen's instructions are not handled promptly. She may not do anything to me, but you are the chamberlain, haha..."
The eunuch shuddered, and cold sweat suddenly broke out on his forehead. He stared at Li Qinzai with a pale face, then gritted his teeth and raised his voice: "Where are the forbidden troops? On the order of the empress, I give the two princesses of Yiyang Xuancheng poisonous wine!"
Li Qinzai raised his eyebrows, hehe, he actually dared to do it...
The two Imperial Guards stepped forward with arrogant expressions, took the poisonous wine from the eunuch's hand and walked towards the two princesses.
As soon as he took two steps, Li Qinzai's face darkened, and he stretched out his palm and waved it in the air.
Liu Asi immediately took action, and the scabbard hit the guard's wrist hard. The guard screamed, and the jug in his hand clattered to the ground, and the poisonous wine gurgled into the soil.
Li Yifu was shocked: "Li Qinzai, do you really dare to attack the imperial army?"
Li Qinzai sneered: "Didn't you see it? Yes, I really dare to do it."
Then Li Qinzai bowed his hands towards Li Yifu: "Mr. Li, I'm offended!"
Then Li Qinzai shouted violently: "The Li family will obey the order and drive them all out of the backyard of Zongzheng Temple!"
"Li Qinzai, how dare you!"
When Li Yifu was shocked and angry, Liu Asi and his subordinates picked up their scabbards and swung them at the heads and bodies of the Imperial Guards without thinking.
There are nearly a hundred members of the Li family, but there are only a dozen or so soldiers of the Forbidden Army. They are no match at all.
As soon as Liu Asi and other troops started to attack, the Imperial Guards were retreating steadily. In the chaos, even Li Yifu was hit several times, screaming and running away with his head in his hands.
Finally, one of the Imperial Guards couldn't stand it anymore. He put his right hand on his waist and with a clang, the sword was halfway out of its sheath.
Li Qinzai's eyelids twitched, and he stepped forward and shouted: "You dare to draw the knife? But think clearly, the nature of the matter will be different if you draw the knife!"
The guard who was halfway out of his sword was startled, his face suddenly turned pale, and the knife on his waist quickly returned to the sheath. Then, although more than ten guards were beaten by Liu Asi and others until they screamed, they never stopped.
People dare to draw their swords.
Driven and beaten one-sidedly, Li Yifu and the soldiers of the Forbidden Army were driven outside Zongzheng Temple by the tribe.
At this time, the gate of Zongzheng Temple was crowded with patrol officers who came after hearing the news. Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Li Yifu and the officers of the Forbidden Army exited the gate in embarrassment.
Li Yifu pointed at the door of Zongzheng Temple and cursed loudly, but Li Qinzai blocked the door alone, facing everyone's gaze fearlessly.
"Hejian County Duke Li Yifu intended to harm the two princesses. At the critical moment, I rescued the two princesses. That's it, they were all separated!"
As he said this, Li Qinzai turned to Liu Asi and said, "Please, the two princesses move to the British palace and wait for me to enter the palace to ask for the order."
As he spoke, Li Qinzai waved his sleeves and walked towards Tai Chi Palace.
Li Yifu stared at Li Qinzai's back with a livid face, his old teeth chattering. However, under the eager gaze of the Li family, he did not dare to move.
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Outside the gate of Taiji Palace, Li Qinzai asked the imperial guards to report to Li Zhi.
Not long after, a eunuch came out and led Li Qinzai into the palace gate.
Arriving at Anren Hall, Li Qinzai took off his shoes and entered the hall to salute.
Li Zhizheng lowered his head while reviewing the memorial. When he saw Li Qinzai coming in, he put down his pen and said with a smile: "It's rare that Jingchu takes the initiative to come to the palace to see me. It's obvious that someone is here to hold a banquet..."
Before he finished speaking, Li Qinzai suddenly knelt down in front of Li Zhi, lowered his head and said: "I have committed a capital crime, please forgive me."
Li Zhi was taken aback: "What's wrong? What happened?"
Li Qinzai said: "I relied on my favor and was arrogant. I led my troops to break into Zongzheng Temple, clashed with Hejian County Duke Li Yifu, and wounded several imperial soldiers. My crime cannot be pardoned. Please punish me severely."
Li Zhi was shocked: "You, why... why did you break into Zongzheng Temple?"
Li Qinzai lowered his head but remained silent.
Li Zhi was so angry that he asked several more questions, but Li Qinzai still didn't speak.
After a long time, Li Zhi seemed to remember something and suddenly realized: "The two princesses of Yiyang and Xuancheng have just been imprisoned in Zongzheng Temple. Are you doing it for them, Jingchu?"
Li Qinzai then said slowly: "The two princesses have been wronged. Until the truth of the Weisheng case is revealed, I must protect them."
Li Zhi's expression turned cold: "Someone wants to kill them?"
Li Qinzai was silent again.
Li Zhi asked again: "Has Zongzheng Temple obtained the two princesses' confessions?"
Li Qinzai shook his head.
"Jingchu, can you find out the real mastermind of the Yan Sheng case?"
Li Qinzai looked directly into Li Zhi's eyes and said: "The facts of the case will soon come to light. What I can guarantee is that the Yan Sheng case has nothing to do with the two princesses."
Li Zhi sighed and said: "Why...why didn't you tell me first, but you were so impulsive and led your troops to break into Zongzheng Temple and injured the imperial guards. Jingchu, you did something wrong in this matter."
Li Qinzai lowered his head and said, "Yes, that's why I came here to apologize to Your Majesty."
Regarding Empress Wu's death of the two princesses, Li Qinzai did not mention a word.
Although he had offended Empress Wu, Li Qinzai still hoped that there would be room for change with her. Li Zhi would definitely know about the death of the princess from elsewhere, and Li Qinzai was not in a position to accuse Empress Wu in person.
In short, correct your attitude first and only admit your mistakes without saying anything else.
Li Zhi was so angry that he stomped his feet and paced back and forth in the hall with only his bare clothes. After a long time, Li Zhi said: "The dignitaries led their private troops to attack the government offices. This is unheard of since the founding of the Tang Dynasty. The courtiers will soon participate in the impeachment. Jingchu, you
Do you know how serious this matter is?"
Li Qinzai fell to the ground and said: "My crime cannot be pardoned, so I asked to be imprisoned in Dali Temple. After the three ministers have sentenced me, I am willing to accept the punishment."