Magistrate Liu must not have had an easy time these days, as he may have been under a lot of pressure from all aspects.
"Master Liu, sit down." After he walked into the hall, Li Yi stretched out his hand, then turned back and said to Lao Fang: "Go and make a cup of tea for Master Liu."
Magistrate Liu sat down with some anxiety, and was slightly startled when he saw several teacups with tea on the table.
"A few guests came to the house just now." Li Mingzhu and Li Xuan did not come out from behind the screen, and Li Yi did not explain too much. He looked at him and said: "These days, I am the one who has caused trouble for Mr. Liu."
"Master Li, please don't say that." Magistrate Liu stood up in a hurry, clasped his fists and said, "If it weren't for Master Li, I, Liu Dayou, would not be where I am today. There are some things that Liu can still distinguish clearly."
Li Yi smiled and asked: "Mr. Liu came here today, but encountered some difficulties. Could it be that someone from above put pressure on you?"
Magistrate Liu smiled nonchalantly and said: "This imperial order is your majesty's capital order and the common people's capital order. Other people and other matters have nothing to do with me."
He looked at Li Yi and asked, "I wonder if Mr. Li still remembers that friend of the lower official?"
Li Yi was startled, thought for a moment, and asked: "Is Master Liu talking about... the friend with one eyelid?"
Liu Da nodded and said, "Exactly."
Old Liu obviously hadn't completely let go of this matter yet. Li Yi picked up the tea cup and took a sip, signaling for him to continue talking.
He looked solemn and asked: "I'll ask Mr. Li again, is it really impossible for parents with single eyelids to give birth to a child with double eyelids?"
Li Yi shook his head and said: "I know this matter may be difficult for Mr. Liu to accept, but this is indeed the law of nature, and there will be almost no change from ancient times to the present."
County Magistrate Liu looked at Li Yi, hesitation appeared on his face again, and finally turned into determination, and said: "To be honest with Mr. Li, in fact, the person Xianguan mentioned is not Xianguan's friend."
He has used this trick countless times, and he has never thought that the person was a friend of County Magistrate Liu. Li Yi put down the tea cup, sighed, and said, "Actually, I knew it a long time ago."
Now it was County Magistrate Liu's turn to be shocked. He looked at Li Yi and asked in disbelief: "Master Li also knows that the King of Shu is not your Majesty's biological son?"
He finally breathed a sigh of relief. If Mr. Li failed in the confrontation with the Cui family, his fate would not be much better. Losing his official title would be a light thing, and he might even be killed.
But this matter is really of great importance, and his life may be in danger at every turn. If it weren't for his trust in Mr. Li, unless there was a life-or-death situation, he would have buried this secret forever in his heart.
What I didn't expect was that Mr. Li had already known about this.
"What did you say?" Li Yi looked at him blankly and asked, "Isn't that friend with one eyelid of yours you?"
Magistrate Liu was surprised and said: "How could Xiaguan's friend be Xiaguan himself..."
"You mean, Your Majesty..." Li Yi stretched out a hand to signal him not to speak yet, rubbed his brows, and tried his best to recall some things in his mind.
The old emperor had single eyelids, that was unmistakable. The King of Shu had double eyelids. He also remembered clearly Concubine Cui, Concubine Cui... The key was Concubine Cui. He only met Concubine Cui a few times, and most of the time was at night.
, I really can’t remember clearly...
Bang!
The screen on one side of the lobby fell to the ground with a heavy sound.
Looking at the two people walking out from behind the screen, County Magistrate Liu trembled and his feet suddenly became weak, "Mr. Your Highness, Princess..."
Li Yi stood up, looked at Li Mingzhu who was walking over and asked, "Do you remember whether Concubine Cui has double eyelids or single eyelids?"
The expression on Li Mingzhu's face was slightly absent-minded. After a moment, her eyes regained focus. She looked at him and said slowly: "Jingguo regarded double eyelids as beauty, and when selecting concubines in the harem, women with double eyelids were also required. The Cui family back then
, the power is overwhelming, and only they can make an exception and send a woman with one eyelid into the palace and hold her as a noble concubine."
Li Yi didn't quite understand those people who go under the knife on their bodies just to have double eyelids. Single eyelids and double eyelids each have their own beauty. Unexpectedly, the talent show in the palace even discriminates against single eyelids. It really shouldn't be...
However, the focus of the issue now is not at all about discrimination or not.
The problem is huge.
"How is it possible, how is this possible..." Li Xuan shook his head repeatedly. The palace is so strict and the concubine's status is so noble. How could it be possible to do such a thing? What's more, neither the Cui family nor Concubine Cui.
There is absolutely no reason to do this.
A trace of anger appeared on Li Xuan's face, and he said: "The Cui family has committed a heinous crime. They committed such a serious crime and still stirred up trouble in the court. This matter must be told to the emperor..."
"no!"
"No!"
Li Yi and Li Mingzhu spoke almost at the same time.
"You..." Li Xuan looked at them with wide eyes, "Why?"
This matter is related to the reputation of the royal family. It is a serious crime of confiscating the family and exterminating the clan. Once traced, no one related to the Cui family, let alone the Cui family, can escape. Those people forced the king to summon the king of Shu back to the court.
Beijing has become a traitor who wants to steal the country. It’s good to be able to protect oneself. How can you think about shouting "Qingjun side" anymore?
Li Mingzhu was too lazy to talk to him. Li Yi glanced at him and asked, "What do you think your Majesty will do when he hears such news, given his current physical condition?"
When Li Xuan heard this, he immediately fell silent.
There is no doubt that if Uncle Huang finds out about this, the Cui family will definitely not be able to survive, and a large number of people in Kyoto will probably die, but what about Uncle Huang himself?
The imperial doctor repeatedly warned that Uncle Huang's body could no longer receive any stimulation. If he knew that the Cui family and Concubine Cui had actually done such a thing, the consequences would be disastrous.
"Uncle Huang must not know about this matter." Li Xuan nodded and said, "What about you, if you let the Cui family go on this matter, how will you deal with those people?"
Li Yi shook his head and said, "You don't have to worry about this matter. I have my own way."
Li Xuan looked at Magistrate Liu and suddenly said: "This matter is related to the reputation of the royal family. Even if it is investigated, it cannot be made public. The fewer people who know about it, the better."
Li Yi sighed, looked at Magistrate Liu, and murmured: "Only the dead can keep secrets..."
Magistrate Liu looked pale and wanted to stand up, but he slumped down on the chair.
When he walked out of the Li family's door, he still felt a little weak in his legs and feet, with a dumbfounded expression on his face. He glanced at the man next to him and said, "Brother Fang, help me..."
Lao Fang held his arm, looked up and down, and said with some disdain: "Old Liu, your body needs more exercise..."
"Stop being so pretentious, what can you do?" In the hall, Li Mingzhu looked at him with a frown and said, "Chu Ping is Chu Ping, and the Chu family is the Chu family. Even if these two cases are exposed, it may not be possible.
To shake the Chu family, don’t underestimate the Chu family’s status in the hearts of officials and people."
"Whether it can be shaken or not depends on technology." Li Yi walked to the door and said, "But before that, I want to see the bones of Jing Guowen."
[ps: Thanks to the book friend "Don't put out the coriander in Huaze" for the 10,000 rewards, there will be an update in the evening. 】
