"Sister, you don't know. Just now, my brother-in-law asked the general next to him to enter the palace with Sister Gao Yang's seal and invite me to his house, but he met Qiu Shenji on the way... Hum, others may think that Qiu Shenji's collision with my car was just a misunderstanding.
, but I saw through it at a glance that this was my brother-in-law’s conspiracy!”
Princess Jinyang's eyes were bright and her little face was full of excitement. She seemed to be extremely interested in getting involved in such a thing!
Princess Changle wondered: "How did you know that it was your brother-in-law... and Fang Jun's conspiracy?"
The little girl in front of him was virtuous and dignified in front of other consorts, and they usually addressed their official positions. However, when calling Fang Jun, there was no prefix, and he was affectionately called "brother-in-law." But she was "brother-in-law" for a while in front of him.
"Sister" and "brother-in-law" make Princess Changle extremely uncomfortable. She always wonders if she has a naughty and teasing meaning hidden in it...
Princess Jinyang knelt down in front of Princess Changle, clapped her two little hands, and said proudly: "My brother-in-law's chief general specifically told my guards not to show off the princess's guard of honor in a big way, since it is an ordinary invitation between sisters.
, then just drive an ordinary car... It’s just like this that stupid Qiu Shenji would rush over in a daze, otherwise if he was wearing a full princess guard, I wouldn’t dare to kill him!"
Princess Changle thought for a while and felt that what Princess Jinyang said made sense. It was clearly Fang Jun who had tricked Qiu Shenji...
"But why do you say he did it for me?" She was still puzzled.
Princess Jinyang blinked, looked around and saw no one in front of her, then leaned forward slightly, put her beautiful face in front of Princess Changle, and said in a low voice: "Obviously, it must be because you agreed to marry me, sister."
To Qiu Shenji, that's why my brother-in-law is dissatisfied. If Qiu Shenji is beaten to death, won't my sister be unable to marry?"
"Stinky girl, what are you talking about?" Princess Changle's face turned red, she was ashamed and annoyed, and said angrily: "Whether I marry Qiu Shenji or not, what does it have to do with him?"
Speaking of this topic, Princess Jinyang also blushed a little, and said shyly: "Brother-in-law likes you, I can see it, every time his eyes turn around on you, I am not stupid. Otherwise, what if
?He has no enmity with Qiu Shenji, so there is no need to frame him for charging Princess Luanjia, right?"
Princess Changle touched her forehead with her hand. She could naturally feel that Fang Jun coveted her, but... was it so obvious?
She didn't want to care about Qiu Shenji's life and death now. Even if that guy was really tricked to death by Fang Jun, he could just marry someone else. She was showing her father an attitude that it didn't matter who she married.
But the problem is that since even Si Zi has figured out the dirty work... rumors are bound to spread, wouldn't it make the scandal between her and Fang Jun even more solid?
Rubbing her temples with her slender jade fingers, Princess Changle lamented speechlessly and had a splitting headache.
*****
At the same time, inside the Dragon Palace.
His Majesty Li Er looked at Li Daozong in front of him in astonishment. He lifted the brush in his hand but forgot to put it down. The ink condensed on the tip of the brush and finally dripped onto the snow-white rice paper, rendering a huge ink stain.
But I didn't realize it...
Li Daozong bowed slightly and slowly told the story about Qiu Shenji in a calm tone, trying not to include any personal emotions.
The job of the leader of "Hundred Knights" is really not easy to do...
After Li Daozong explained the matter in detail, His Majesty Li Er calmed down and threw the brush into the brush wash with a gloomy expression.
His first reaction was that Fang Jun still coveted Princess Changle. He was dissatisfied with Princess Changle's marriage to Qiu Shenji, so he designed to frame Qiu Shenji to get rid of his bad temper.
Naturally, the marriage was unexpected...
Mother, how can I allow you to interfere with the marriage I have decided?
His Majesty Li Er suppressed his anger, took the handkerchief from Wang De, wiped his hands, and asked in a deep voice: "Did that bastard Fang Jun plan to frame Qiu Shenji?"
Even though he was extremely suspicious that this was Fang Jun's trick, His Majesty Li Er still asked Li Daozong if it was true, and then dealt with the daring Fang Jun.
Li Daozong pondered for a moment and said cautiously: "The general will not know. According to the information reported by the 'Hundred Cavalry Division', the reason why Qiu Shenji stormed the Yamen of the Ministry of War, injured the soldiers and insulted Fang Jun, was because his qualified documents were detained by the Ministry of War, and he has not yet made official arrangements.
, Qiu Shenji believed that this was Fang Jun's revenge. However, according to the information received by the general, this matter was done by Liu, a doctor in the Ministry of War, without Fang Jun's knowledge. Liu provoked Fang Jun on the first day he took office, and then
I was recuperating at home and was not on duty, so I let the matter go without anyone asking..."
His Majesty Li Er frowned: "Does it really have nothing to do with Fang Jun?"
This was really beyond his expectation. How arrogant was this god? Just because the Ministry of War delayed his performance report, he stormed into the Yamen and beat and cursed people? It was simply lawless!
Li Daozong's answer was accurate: "At least this is the truth that the general has grasped."
His Majesty Li Er nodded and asked: "What was the reason for the attack on Princess Jinyang's car?"
"Princess Gaoyang invited Princess Jinyang to have a banquet at her residence. At that time, Qiu Shenji had just come out after being executed in Dali Temple, and they happened to meet each other. When Qiu Shenji saw the generals of the Fang family in the motorcade, he was probably carried away by anger and asked all questions
If you don't ask, your subordinates will rush forward and want to fight... Of course, this is also the reason why Princess Jinyang Qingchao Jian never puts on the full guard of princess honors."
Li Daozong chose every word carefully and explained the facts from an outsider's point of view.
However, he actually hid his thoughts. He only said that Princess Gaoyang invited Princess Jinyang to a banquet, but ignored that the time when the Fang family generals came to the palace to invite Princess Jinyang was after Qiu Shenji made a big fuss in the Ministry of War...
One detail, and the nature of the matter is completely different.
Qiu Xinggong was cruel and cruel by nature, and he was extremely feared and despised by the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty, and Li Daozong was no exception. If His Majesty Li Er hadn't remembered Qiu Xinggong's great contributions to the court and his loyalty in the past, he would have been dismissed long ago.
People.
His Majesty Li Er sneered: "Is it because Jinyang has not put on full guard of honor that he has to be attacked and frightened by the murderer? It is really unreasonable!"
He has always taught his children to be diligent and frugal, and not to advocate luxury just because of his status as a prince. He was very satisfied with Princess Jinyang's simple and simple approach. He was in Chang'an, why should he put on airs? But it was precisely because of this that he was in trouble.
It's really ironic.
This is simply a slap in the face to His Majesty Li Er. How can he be confident when educating his children to be low-key, diligent and thrifty in the future?
"What does Dali Temple plan to do with it?"
"Sun Fujia, the minister of Dali Temple, is asking for an audience outside the palace gate. Thinking about it, he can't make up his mind and wants to ask for a charter from your majesty."
"Confused! The imperial court has its own rules and regulations. It can just do things according to the law. Why does it need to ask me for regulations on everything? If I have to decide everything, wouldn't it make me tired to death? What's the point of needing laws!"
His Majesty Li Er threw the handkerchief on the desk in anger, thought for a moment, and ordered Wang Dedao: "Go and tell Sun Fujia, collect evidence from many sources, verify it rigorously, and then punish him according to the law."
"Here!"
Wang De responded and left briskly.
Li Daozong knew it well.
The prefix "collect evidence from multiple sources and rigorously verify" is added before "punished according to law", and the meaning of delay is self-evident. It seems that His Majesty thought of Qiu Xinggong's past achievements, and softened his heart again this time. Qiu Xinggong learned that his son
Due to his deeds, he would have to return to Beijing overnight. With his seniority and status, he could naturally encourage some ministers to intercede for him. Qiu Shenji's final punishment would most likely be lighter.
Although he was slightly dissatisfied, Li Daozong did not object.
After all, as an emperor, it is an extremely gratifying thing for every minister to be able to remember the merits of his heroes in the past and open up a circle. Throughout the ages, there are countless stories of cunning rabbits dying and lackeys being cooked. The most ruthless emperor can get such a reward.
Being assisted by a nostalgic monarch can be regarded as luck...
After a pause, Li Daozong reminded: "The cause of the matter is entirely due to Qiu Shenji's arrogance and lawlessness. However, I am afraid that the people in the city do not know the truth and may add more assumptions from it. By then, rumors may spread, damaging His Highness Changle's purity.
Honor, will the general be on strict guard and nip the rumors before they arise?"
Even His Majesty Li Er's first reaction was that Fang Jun deliberately framed Qiu Shenji for Princess Changle, and panicked the ignorant people in the city? The Tang Dynasty never punished for words, and the story of this powerful man and the princess is even more...
People are interested in the material, so rumors will definitely arise by then.
His Majesty Li Er glanced at Li Daozong and said calmly: "Let it go."
Blocking speech can certainly keep Princess Changle's reputation intact, but it can also prevent Fang Jun from being trapped in the whirlpool of public opinion... Is Li Daozong's move to protect Princess Changle's reputation, or to help Fang Jun avoid falling into deep trouble?
mud?
Li Daozong's heart skipped a beat when he saw the emperor's indifferent gaze, and a chill ran down his spine. He quickly said: "General, I will obey the order. If your Majesty has not given orders, I will retire first..."
"Um."
His Majesty Li Er responded lightly, lowered his head, picked up the brush and filled it with ink and wanted to continue writing. However, he saw that the snow-white rice paper was still covered with a large black ink stain. He felt suddenly irritated. He waved his hand and wiped it out again.
Throw the brush into the brush washer.
The clear water in the pen washer was instantly stained black with ink...