Prince Li Hong carefully stepped into the palace door. He stood in the palace without daring to breathe, with cold sweat dripping from his forehead.
Li Zhi was wearing an ordinary yellow robe, sitting at the head of the palace and staring at him coldly. The father and son were several feet apart, but Li Hong seemed to have fallen into an ice cave, and his hands and feet were cold.
Every time Li Zhi sat on the high platform at the head of the palace and looked down at the courtiers and princes, Li Hong always felt that his father was like a god, with compassion for the common people and disdain for mortals in his eyes, and he would rain down thunder or nectar to see the god's heart.
Every time at this time, Li Hong wonders, if he sits in the same position as his father, can he be like a god worshiped by thousands of people, making the world awe and tremble.
At this moment, Li Hong was trembling. He knew why his father had summoned him.
My father is not a foolish king. His control over the court and the world has even vaguely surpassed that of the late Emperor Taizong. The family members who were still somewhat arrogant in front of Taizong are now in good hands in front of my father.
In the palace, nothing can be hidden from him.
Li Hong also knew that what he had done could not be hidden.
The father and son were silent for a long time, and Li Zhi suddenly waved to Li Hong: "Hong'er, come closer."
Li Hong lowered his head and walked to Li Zhi.
Li Zhi looked at him and sighed: "You are becoming more and more like me. The court officials said that you are benevolent, loyal and filial. When the prince Xi Ma Guo Yu taught "Spring and Autumn", he taught the chapter about the Chu Shizi Mi Shangchen who killed the king and killed his father. You covered up the story. I couldn't bear to read it anymore, so Guo Yu praised his benevolence and expressed his praise."
Li Hong said in embarrassment: "My son... I am ashamed of the word 'benevolence'."
Li Zhi raised his eyebrows: "Oh? How do you say that?"
Li Hong knelt down in front of Li Zhi, bowed his head and said: "Father, my son has done something wrong, please ask your father for punishment."
Li Zhi didn't raise his eyebrows and said leisurely: "What did you do wrong?"
"My son mistakenly believed the slanderous words and conspired to frame the meritorious officials. Their hearts are evil and their sins will not be forgiven."
Li Zhi's face gradually darkened and he said, "Who slandered you in front of you?"
Li Hong hesitated for a moment and said: "Prince's guests Dai Zhide, Dongtai Shiren Zhang Wenguan, Donggong right concubine Xiao Dezhao, etc..."
Li Zhi asked again: "What did they say?"
"They said that Li Qinzai, the fifth grandson of Duke Ying, has great achievements and world-shaking knowledge, and the seventh emperor's younger brother, King Yingxian, worships him as his disciple. In the future, there will definitely be the danger of... seizing the legitimate son. If Li Qinzai wholeheartedly assists King Zuo Yingxian, he will seize the legitimate son. The outcome is unknown. Therefore, it is better to strike first than to be stronger late, lest you fall behind."
Li Hong lowered his head and shed tears: "Father, my sons and ministers were confused for a while, and they also valued the position of the prince very much in their hearts, so they listened to their words and laid out several conspiracies against the British government."
Li Zhi said with a cold face: "Did you personally arrange those layouts, or were they planned by your subordinates?"
"My son only expressed his opinion that he could give it a try, and the remaining arrangements were made by his subordinates. They told me that the prince only needs to wait for the results."
Li Zhi was neither sad nor happy, and his expression showed no clues, and he said slowly: "I heard that things couldn't be done anymore, and it was Li Yifu who personally came to the British Duke's Palace to ask for peace from Li Qinzai on your behalf. Li Yifu was one of them.
What role?”
Li Hong lowered his head and said: "When things couldn't be done, I was a little afraid of being implicated, so I went to the palace to report to my mother. After my mother scolded my son, she ordered Li Yifu to come to sue for peace, and the matter was dropped."
Li Zhi nodded, and Li Hong knelt in front of him and became increasingly afraid to speak.
After a long time, Li Zhi sighed and said: "Hong'er, you have a reputation for benevolence in the court. All the courtiers praise the prince's benevolence and filial piety. If you don't do anything wrong, no one can easily take your place. Even if I want to
Yi Chu, the courtiers will not agree."
"Why are you so confused this time? You were perfect, but you gave the courtiers a reason. Whenever you make a mistake in the future, the courtiers will use this incident to prove it when they open up old accounts.
You are not worthy of being the heir apparent."
Then Li Zhi sighed again: "You don't know Li Qinzai at all. He has a laid-back temperament and has no ambition for power. His official position and title were forced on him by me. He only wants to
He leads a leisurely and carefree life, even teaching students as he pleases, often missing classes."
"You actually regard such a person as an enemy. Haha, how could he help Xian'er win the heir apparent? Xian'er even studied under him and learned a lot. Is he the material to fight for the heir apparent?"
"Hong'er, your greed has blinded your eyes. If you take my position in the future, no one in the world will be able to restrict your desires. Who knows if you will bring chaos to the world?"
?”
Li Hong was shocked when he heard this. He fell to the ground and trembled: "Father, I know you are wrong!"
Li Zhi was silent for a long time, and then sighed and said: "That's all, I don't have to worry about you this time, but just this time, if I know what you are playing with, I will really play with Yi Chu's thoughts.
Already."
Li Hong cried and said: "Thank you very much, father, for your tolerance. I will definitely change my past mistakes."
Li Zhi said coldly: "All those subordinates in the East Palace must be replaced. I will demote them to their lower places. It seems that I am responsible. I have chosen your subordinates. I didn't expect to choose a few with bad intentions."
There are people with evil thoughts inside. From now on, you should be close to virtuous ministers and stay away from villains. I will encourage you to do so."
Li Hong paid homage to him.
Li Zhi closed his eyes, leaned back tiredly, and said: "Whether it is the British Lord or Li Qinzai, they are very important to the Tang Dynasty. I use them now, and I will leave them to you in the future.
Keep using them."
"You actually plotted against your future subordinates for a baseless reason. What's the difference between doing this and digging your own grave? Idiot!"
"You come to Li Qinzai in person to apologize. You must have a correct attitude in admitting your mistakes. If you are wrong, you are wrong. Don't make excuses. Don't say false beliefs or slander. Stupidity is stupid. If you weren't stupid, how could the slanderous words get into your ears?"
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After packing his luggage, Li Qinzai sent someone to buy a lot of snacks and fine wine from Chang'an City.
There was a ready-made clothing store specializing in women's underwear in the West Market. Li Qinzai also rushed in, frightening the female customers inside and running away in panic.
There were several pieces of rather novel bellybands in the clothing store, with good patterns, colors and fabrics. Li Qinzai bought them and later gave them to Cui Jie to wear.
At night, he would get into bed and change clothes after half an hour. Li Qinzai would then design a few lines himself, such as "I want it, sir", "I'm sorry, sir, the clothes pole hit you on the head", "Uncle, if you want, I will
I ate half a glass of leftover wine from my slave’s house”…
Gee, it’s exciting just thinking about it. I don’t believe she won’t be able to grow her belly by the end of the year.
After being married for half a year, it's time to have a baby. It can be either male or female. The eyebrows and eyes look like hers, and the mean-spirited personality is like mine. Eat less arsenic before reincarnation, and don't have such a poisonous mouth. Perfect!