This is the end of the victory-weary Eucalyptus. This is the decision Li Zhi made.
Saying it in front of Empress Wu is an implicit warning. The incident has passed, don't use this incident as an excuse to clean up the palace.
Empress Wu knew better than Li Zhi whether the innocent palace residents who were implicated were guilty or not. Most of the palace residents who died were Empress Wu who used the excuse of being tired of winning to take the opportunity to clean up the palace.
After all, it had only been a few years since Queen Xiao Shufei was hanged. Although her enemies were dead, their accomplices were still there. Empress Wu had gradually secured her position as queen in the past two years, and she had long planned to clear out the old cliques in the palace.
Today's victory-hating eucalyptus just gave her a reason to kill.
Li Zhi knew it well, but more and more people in the palace were implicated by Empress Wu, and Li Zhi couldn't stand it anymore.
How will the history books evaluate this defeat in a few years?
Li Zhi needs history books to praise him as a "benevolent king", so he must stop this endless incitement. The murderer was Empress Wu, but the historians will only label him as unkind. Who told you to marry this person?
Where is the worried mother-in-law?
Empress Wu's face turned pale, she understood Li Zhi's warning.
Biting her lower lip, Empress Wu lowered her head and said, "Yes, the victory-weary Eucalyptus is over."
The couple was quarreling with each other, but Li Xian on the side was completely unaware and said blankly: "Father, when can Mr. Li be released?"
Li Zhi said angrily: "After the court meeting tomorrow, he can be released."
Li Xian said happily: "In this way, I alone received the great contribution of saving Mr. Li from the prison."
Li Zhi sighed.
I heard that Li Qinzai frequently whipped his disciples, and the two princes were no exception. He often whipped them until they were rolling around on the floor. Why did the more he whipped his disciples, the more filial they became?
Look at this scoundrel's beaming expression as he is rewarded for his meritorious service. I'm afraid he wouldn't be so active in rescuing his own father when he was imprisoned, right?
The more Li Zhi thought about it, the angrier he became. He didn't raise this evil boy, but he always felt that he was about to become someone else's child.
From now on, Li Zhi couldn't bear to ask him, who would he save first if his father or husband fell into the water?
Li Zhi was afraid that the answer he got would make him burst a blood vessel.
How about finding a cesspool and trying swimming? My children and grandchildren are unreliable, and I must learn to save myself.
Seeing Nizi's triumphant and high-spirited look, Li Zhi was furious, but he still kept smiling and said: "Xian'er, you can get out."
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Cui Jie and Qiao'er hurried back to the British government residence and rushed to the backyard. When they saw Li Ji, they didn't say a word. Tears rolled down their cheeks, and they cried so hard that the pear blossoms were like rain.
Qiao'er, who looked confused, saw Cui Jie crying, and he opened his mouth and cried loudly.
The older one and the younger one were crying so sadly that even Li Ji, who had been through battle for a long time, couldn't help but panic at this moment and hurriedly comforted them.
As early as when Li Qinzai was first imprisoned, Li Ji heard the whole story.
Li Qinzai basically asked himself to be imprisoned. In order to avoid the limelight, and tired of the dangers of victory, Li Qinzai decided to get out of jail after catching the mastermind.
I have to say that this kid is really quite capable. Just because he can smell the smell of danger beforehand, he will never suffer a loss in his life.
After seeing the whole incident clearly, Li Ji never took any action from beginning to end, but he still admired Li Qinzai in his heart.
However, Li Qinzai's imprisonment still frightened some people who did not know the truth, including his wife and children.
Seeing Cui Jie crying so sadly, Li Ji had no choice but to explain, detailing the recent events in Chang'an City and why Li Qinzai made the choice to go to jail.
Cui Jie stopped crying and looked at Li Ji suspiciously. She was trying to determine whether Li Ji was lying to her.
Qiao'er also stopped crying and allowed Li Ji to tell the truth. His father was still in prison, so even the five-year-old Qiao'er had some doubts about his great-grandfather's words.
Li Ji explained for a long time, but the whole family remained silent and even doubted him. Li Ji couldn't help but feel deeply frustrated.
If this were in the commander's tent leading an army on an expedition, the two of them should have been dragged out to fight with military sticks. They dared to doubt the commander of an army and did not inquire about the past events that I have told him for many years.
"If great-grandfather makes an oath, Qiao'er will believe you." Qiao'er said plainly.
Cui Jie's expression widened and she glanced at Qiao'er with relief. Tong Yan Wuji was really the greatest advantage in human nature. He said something that Cui Jie didn't dare to say.
Li Ji's old face darkened, but looking at his great-grandson's innocent appearance, Li Ji still smiled bitterly and said: "Okay, great-grandfather swears that your father will be released from prison and return safely tomorrow. If great-grandfather breaks his promise, he will teach great-grandfather to walk, wrestle and choke when eating." To.”
Qiao'er curled her lips and turned to look at Cui Jie: "Auntie, can you believe your great-grandfather's oath?"
Cui Jie curled her lips, lowered her head hurriedly, and said, "Can you believe it...?"
"But the oaths my great-grandfather swore were light and not heavy at all. The oaths my father swore were truly ruthless. There were thunderbolts, all the ancestral graves were stolen, and the whole family died..."
Li Ji suddenly felt that the world was spinning for a while, and he almost couldn't catch his breath. Then he said with squinting eyes: "How dare that evil beast swear like that? I..."
Qiao'er looked at him innocently, and Li Ji's anger immediately dissipated. He knelt down and said softly: "Forget it, I swear a new oath. If your great-grandfather cheats you, your father will punish you with five thunderbolts... "
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When Cui Jie and Qiao'er left the backyard, the anxious and worried look on their faces had disappeared. Although they were still a little worried that Li Qinzai would not be able to eat or sleep well in prison, at least they no longer had to worry about his safety.
Back in the front yard, Cui Jie asked the housekeeper to prepare some exquisite food and drinks, as well as clean bedding and books. After loading the carriage, Cui Jie changed into the official uniform of Madam Gaoming, then led Qiao'er out and went straight to Go to Dali Temple.
The Li family's escort young lady and young man came to the gate of Dali Temple. Cui Jie had just got off the carriage and was about to negotiate with the guards on duty to visit Li Qinzai when a carriage suddenly stopped in front of them.
The Lord of Jinxiang County got out of the carriage Yingying with the help of her maid, and Cui Jie looked at her in astonishment.
The Lord of Jinxiang County who had just got off the carriage was looked at by Cui Jie. Jinxiang was stunned for a moment. When he realized what he was doing, the hair on his back stood up and his pretty face turned pale with fright.
A sense of shame that he had been caught red-handed by his original wife suddenly hit his heart, and the first wife was also his best friend...
With his mind in chaos, Jin Xiang subconsciously turned around and climbed onto the carriage regardless of his manners. The maid next to him didn't know why, but she hurriedly stepped forward to help support Jin Xiang's buttocks and push hard.
Cui Jie said loudly in astonishment: "County Lord? Xin'er! Is that you?"
Jin Xiang said without looking back: "It's not me! You got the wrong person!"
Cui Jie was confused, but she still chased after him persistently, holding onto Jinxiang's slender calves, and pulled down the Jinxiang County Lord who was about to climb onto the carriage.
"Why are you running away? Don't you recognize me?" Cui Jie said angrily.
Jin Xiang sighed melancholy, he almost succeeded in running just now...
"Xin'er, why did you come to Dali Temple?" Cui Jie asked curiously.