When a crisis occurs, we must resolve it in the most rational way, including decisively and proactively paying the price.
There is no distinction between right and wrong. Once you do something, there are only two results: gain benefits or pay a price.
Li Qinzai had already been mentally prepared, and took the initiative to propose to Li Zhi that self-imprisonment in Dali Temple was one of his ways to resolve the crisis.
Li Zhi frowned, with disapproval on his face: "Why should Jingchu be humble..."
Li Qinzai blinked: "Your Majesty, what you are saying is that even if I lead a team to attack Zongzheng Temple, it is actually nothing. It is not as serious as being imprisoned?"
Li Zhi coughed: "That's not what I meant..."
Then Li Zhi said again: "Jing Chu just said that you can guarantee that my two daughters have nothing to do with the Yan Sheng case?"
"yes."
Li Zhi said with a solemn expression: "This matter is not trivial. Have you found out clearly, Jingchu?"
"I have verified that the real mastermind is still in the palace and is being closely monitored by Baiqisi's spies."
Li Zhi suddenly became uncomfortable: "In other words, the real mastermind is still at large, and he is still at large in the palace?"
"Your Majesty, don't worry, a dragnet has been set around that person and can be closed at any time."
Li Zhi breathed a sigh of relief and sighed: "This case...let's end it as soon as possible. It has implicated too many people, even my daughter almost..."
"However, your attack on Zongzheng Temple today is indeed very serious. The court officials will definitely participate in the impeachment. You must be prepared. I cannot blatantly favor you. No matter what the reason is, the attack on the official office will be confirmed first."
Li Qinzai lowered his head and said, "Yes, that's why I asked you to imprison Dali Temple to prevent His Majesty from being embarrassed."
Li Zhi shook his head: "You saved my daughter after all. How could I not keep my grudges clear and arrest the hero by mistake?"
"Your Majesty, in the eyes of outsiders, I am not a meritorious official, but a criminal who is arrogant and favored. In order to calm the public anger, imprisoning me is the best choice. When the Wei Sheng case is completely concluded and all the truth comes to light, I will avoid
After being out of the limelight, I will be released from prison, so that Your Majesty will not be in trouble and I will be able to hide in peace."
Li Zhi clicked his tongue and said, "I actually think your words make sense..."
Li Qinzai smiled bitterly and said: "If I were not locked up, I would be even more upset every day when I hear the courtiers' overwhelming comments on me. Although the conditions in the prison are difficult, at least I don't care about worldly affairs. The years are quiet and I can hide away for a few days to be quiet."
Li Zhi pondered for a moment and said slowly: "I really need to have an attitude on this matter, otherwise it will be difficult for the government and the public to discuss it. Go back and clean up, go to the Dali Temple jail for a few days, and then come out after the matter calms down."
Li Qinzai agreed, then hesitated for a moment, and couldn't help but said: "After the matter calms down, your Majesty, please don't forget that I am still squatting in Dali Temple. Please remember that I am a person. I can spend a few days in jail, but you cannot let me go."
I will spend my whole life in prison. After all, I have sweated for the Tang Dynasty..."
Li Zhi's face darkened and he said angrily: "I know, I won't forget you even if you turn into gray."
Li Qinzai said goodbye and left Anren Hall, leaving Li Zhi alone in the hall.
After sitting alone in the main hall for a long time, Li Zhi's face became increasingly ugly, and he suddenly raised his voice: "Wang Changfu!"
Wang Changfu, the personal chamberlain, stepped out from the screen at the back of the palace and bowed in salute.
Li Zhi said coldly: "What happened at Zongzheng Temple today? Can Baiqi Si report it?"
Wang Changfu bowed and said: "It is said that Hejian County Duke Li Yifu brought a eunuch and more than ten imperial guards to kill the two princesses, but County Uncle Li led the troops to stop them. The Li family tribe also had a relationship with the imperial troops.
conflict."
Li Zhi's face became more and more grim: "Li Yifu? What a coward! My biological daughter, even if she is sentenced to death for her crimes, will it be the turn of an outsider to take action?"
Wang Changfu lowered his head and did not dare to say anything. He did not dare to go into detail about this matter, especially who ordered the death of the princess in Li Yi Mansion, which was a taboo topic in the palace.
Li Zhi did not continue to ask further questions. Everything in the court was in his hands. He knew better than anyone what team Li Yifu was on.
"It is hereby announced that Li Yi will be dismissed from his position as Vice-Secretary and Assistant Secretary of the Imperial Household, and the official residence of Hejian County will be reduced by 100 households." Li Zhi said with a cold face.
When Wang Changfu received the order and was about to leave the palace, he was stopped by Li Zhi again.
"Who is the eunuch who went to Zongzheng Temple with Li Yifu today?"
Wang Changfu said hurriedly: "The report from Baiqisi is... the chamberlain beside the queen, named He Kuan."
Li Zhi said coldly: "The Imperial Guards of Yulin will interrogate He Kuan and kill him with a stick in front of the palace gate."
Wang Changfu was stunned and ordered to retreat.
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Li Qinzai walked out of the palace gate. Liu Asi and other tribes were waiting outside the palace gate. Seeing Li Qinzai's relaxed face, they hurriedly came forward to greet him.
"Fifth Young Master, does your Majesty blame you?"
Li Qinzai shook his head and said with a smile: "Not only did he not blame me, he actually rewarded me."
Liu Asi was startled for a moment, then he was overjoyed: "Congratulations, Fifth Young Master, I have already said that your Majesty is still looking out for you. By the way, what did your Majesty reward you?"
"I was given a large bed room in the Dali Temple Prison, the kind that faces north and south."
Liu Asi was stunned and murmured: "Dali Temple...prison?"
Immediately, Liu Asi turned pale with shock: "This... Fifth Young Master, Your Majesty wants you to be imprisoned in Dali Temple!"
"Are you surprised? Are you surprised?"
Liu Asi's face turned pale: "What a surprise, let's go back home quickly and ask my husband to help me plead..."
"No, don't disturb grandpa about this matter. The whole family must be kept alive..."
Liu Asi: “…………”
However, Li Qinzai did not feel any discomfort at all. Instead, he said cheerfully: "Let's go back and pack our luggage. We will move into Dali Temple today. I can finally avoid this trouble!"
Liu Asi and the others looked depressed. They couldn't figure out why Fifth Young Master was so happy as if it was a holiday while he was in prison.
He boarded the carriage and walked slowly towards the Duke's mansion.
Li Qinzai suddenly opened the curtain and said: "Ah Si, send someone to find Song Sen and tell me to close the net tonight."
One of the members left in a hurry.
Returning to the Duke's Mansion, Li Qinzai did not go to see Li Ji. He hurriedly packed some luggage and went straight to Dali Temple.
Outside the gate of Dali Temple, a temple minister seemed to have heard the message from the palace and was waiting eagerly for Li Qinzai at the door.
Li Qin got off the carriage and stood happily at the entrance of Dali Temple under the resentful eyes of the crowd.
Si Cheng hurriedly came up to greet him and said with a smile: "I am lowered by the official Shen Shi to pay my respects to County Uncle Li."
Li Qinzai waved his hand: "No more nonsense, has the cell I live in been cleaned?"
Shen Shi said hurriedly: "I have just received a message from the palace. Your Majesty has told me to treat County Uncle Li kindly. The prison has been cleaned and we are waiting for County Uncle Li to move in."
Li Qinzai sighed: "Don't be so warm and welcoming. I'm in jail, not going to Dali Temple to celebrate my birthday."
Shen Shi hurriedly adjusted his expression and said: "Yes, the trivial matters outside the prison are complicated and the labor is tiring. County Uncle Li might as well hide in Dali Temple for a few days for peace and quiet, and treat it as if the court has given you a rest period."
Li Qinzai waved to the tribesmen and asked them to move their luggage in, then patted Shen Shi on the shoulder: "Please make me feel at home, please."