Familiar formula, familiar smell. Still the same poison, making people unable to control themselves. Li Mu was lying in the box and could hear Jin Chen’s voice. He could hear her changing clothes, removing makeup, and saying goodbye, but he moved.
No. All he could do was circulate his inner breath to expel the toxins from his body as quickly as possible. He looked at Bai Qiaoqiao's condition and saw that her breathing was long and breathy. He knew that what Jin Chen used on her was probably not related to him.
The same poison made him feel relieved. He knew what Jin Chen was thinking about him, and she also knew that the woman he loved most was his wife. Jin Chen should not hurt Bai Qiaoqiao, but after all, she was
When you are pregnant, it is inevitable that you still have a little worry.
Maybe the dose of poison this time was larger. Li Mu tried for a long time but could not resume his actions. He couldn't help but feel anxious. This stupid woman, please don't really die for her. This love cannot be replaced!
…
Today is the day of Li Mu's execution. In front of the execution ground, many people came early in the morning. The emperor's announcement that Li Mu was going to be killed was not only a surprise to the officials, but also to the people, especially Chang'an.
The people of the city have become accustomed to Li Shimin's unreasonable protection of Li Mu, as if Li Mu has done anything outrageous, His Majesty the Emperor will forgive him. Moreover, from the bottom of their hearts, they do not hate Li Mu. Although Li Mu behaves strangely and erratically
, but the ones he bullied were always the nobles and nobles who were above them. He never bullied the common people. Instead, he would throw coins from cart to cart every now and then, when he was in a good mood or having a fit, and the whole city of Chang'an got him.
There must be one person in ten who loves money. How can the people hate such a person who is "loyal to justice and spares money"?
As the time approached, officials from Dali Temple, Dali Temple Shaoqing, Yushitai, Ministry of Punishment, Chang'an County, Wannian County, Haizhiyuan and other officials came to the execution site one after another. Some officials who had nothing to do with the matter also came to the execution site.
After all, Li Mu is a man of great influence, and many people are still concerned about his end.
Of course, enemies are inevitable. Among Li Mu's many reforms, the most affected noble families have all squeezed in. In the past three days, they could neither eat well nor sleep well. Finally, they have waited until this time.
, as long as Li Mu dies, everything will be restored to its original state. The Tang Dynasty will still be their Tang Dynasty, and the Central Plains will still be their Central Plains. No matter how the dynasties change, the five surnames and seven sects will never change.
The execution time was at 3:00 noon. According to the rules, the prisoner should have been waiting here for a long time. However, because Li Shimin granted Li Mu a three-day holiday, a strange scene occurred. Everyone was waiting for the prisoner to arrive. The most frightening thing was that
Yes, it was these wealthy nobles who were afraid that Li Shimin would renege on his word, so they released Li Mu privately. They were well aware of Li Mu's abilities. If they couldn't kill him this time, after a while, Li Shimin would think of his good deeds and let him go.
If he regains power, he will definitely take revenge!
"Get out of the way! Get out of the way!"
With a few low shouts, the crowd made a way. Under the escort of two teams of guards, a person walked among them. It was Li Mu. After seeing Li Mu's people, their uneasy hearts finally gradually calmed down.
Come down.
Now that everyone has arrived at the execution ground, is there any reason for immortality?
Seeing Li Mu coming, Cheng Yaojin in the crowd beat his chest and said: "I risked my life yesterday and asked my confidants to leave a hole for you. I hope you can recognize the situation and escape. You are so stubborn. You are so stubborn."
Let’s go!”
Qin Qiong grabbed him and said: "You thief, what are you thinking about? Is Li Mu the kind of person who is greedy for life and afraid of death? He does everything upright, not to mention that your Majesty's killing him this time is really against morality. He
I am so angry that if I run away, won’t I ruin my reputation for the rest of my life?”
"Pedantry!" Cheng Yaojin waved his hand and said angrily: "He is just a child with teeth. How can he be wise or not? Being alive is more important than anything else. How can he compare with us who are half buried in the ground?"
"No! I can't stand it anymore. I'm going to find reason with His Majesty!" Cheng Yaojin left in a hurry. Qin Qiong hesitated for a moment, shouted "Wait for me", and followed. Wang Jingze stood in the crowd and found
From a suitable angle, he gave Li Mu a fierce wink. He wanted to tell Li Mu that he had done everything Li Mu ordered, but now His Majesty is still indifferent, and he has no choice. But how did he know that at this time,
Li Mu was no longer really Li Mu. Although Jin Chen saw someone winking at him, she didn't know what it meant. In order to avoid unnecessary complications, she simply averted her eyes and didn't look at him.
Wang Jingze was confused. He had been jumping up and down these days, all following Li Mu's instructions. But now Li Mu was indifferent to his hints. He couldn't help but be shocked. Could it be that the news he received did not come from Li Mu? Could it be that, for himself,
The man named Tang Guan who gave the news was a spy sent by his enemy? The things he did not only failed to help, but actually harmed Li Mu?
Thinking of this, Wang Jingze couldn't help but sweat profusely and couldn't stand still. He was in the middle of the anti-Li Mu camp, surrounded by Li Mu's opponents. The combination of these few days made him a hero in this circle.
,
Although the Minister of Dali Temple and the officials of the Ministry of Punishment were all present today, it was Sun Fuga who presided over the execution. He looked up at the sky and saw that it was already past midnight. He couldn't help but feel anxious. Last night, Eunuch Gao came to his house in person and told
He said that today's beheading must not be carried out until the last moment. It would be better to miss the time than to do it in advance. It is best half a quarter of an hour at night. When he wanted to ask in detail, Eunuch Gao was unwilling to elaborate.
According to the rules, Li Mu would have to be beheaded in less than an hour. This was the time for him to say goodbye to his family and eat his meal. Sun Fuga looked at Li Mu and saw that he pursed his lips and said nothing.
He said, as expected, there is no one who is not afraid of death. Even Zhuluhou Li Mu, who is so eloquent, would probably be scared out of his mind when he got to this stage.
He signaled to the yamen servant next to him, and the yamen servant carried a tray to Li Mu and said: "Master Hou, this meal -"
Li Mu smiled, interrupted the yamen servant, and signaled that he could go. The yamen servant saluted, and Li Mu sat down cross-legged, poured wine, and ate vegetables without any panic. This kind of demeanor made him compare favorably with others.
"Why haven't your Majesty's decrees come yet?" Sun Fujia raised his head, looked at the sky, and said to the entourage beside him: "Go and stand guard at the entrance of the execution ground. If you see anyone coming from the palace, shout."
The follower said in confusion: "Sir, what are you shouting?"
Sun Fujia raised his hand and gave him a slap, scolding: "What else can you shout, just save someone from the sword!"
…
Half an hour ago, the Duke's Mansion of Ju State.
Mrs. Sun looked at Tang Jian coming out of the ancestral hall, her eyes blurred by tears. She held Tang Jian's hand and said, "Master, I'm sorry for you and the Tang family. For my child, I -"
Tang Jian handed the box in his arms to Tang Guan next to him and asked him to hold it. He stretched out his hand to support Sun and said with a smile: "Madam, what are you talking about? Since you married me, I am Tang Jian."
Madam Frugal, husband and wife are one and the same. We will both be prosperous and deprived of each other. Besides, I have long been determined to become an official. As for this iron ticket to avoid death, you don’t need to take it to heart. Children and grandchildren will have their own blessings. This iron ticket
It can only avoid death once. If future generations lose their family and career, it will not stop anything. If it can save Li Mu's life, it will be considered useful."
Mrs. Sun was moved and said: "Master, please forgive me. I will never be able to repay your kindness to me even in the next life."
"Then you will be my wife for the rest of your life, and you can repay it slowly." After Tang Jian finished speaking, he turned around and took the brocade box from Tang Guan's hand. Tang Guan wanted to go with him, but was stopped and Tang Jian got in.
The carriage came out of the courtyard gate and headed straight for the imperial city.
…
Tai Chi Palace.
In just three days, six large boxes of documents were poured out to impeach Li Mu. They were enough to fill a corner of the Tai Chi Palace and form a hill. Next to the hill, there was a small box containing letters for Li Mu.
, the comparison between the two sides showed such a huge disparity. Li Shimin's attitude became more and more playful. There was no expression on his face, and no one could guess what he was thinking.
Only Eunuch Gao can see a little bit, and His Majesty is probably scared.
The two piles of information in front of me reveal not only the fate of Li Mu, but also the contrast between the current forces of the Tang Dynasty. Who were the people who made Li Mu die? The nobles and nobles, Li Mu has always been in the hands of Li Shimin.
, a sharp sword that balances the forces of all parties. They wanted to take this opportunity to kill Li Mu. They were afraid that Li Mu would not die, so they complained one after another.
If these memorials were in one or two boxes, Li Shimin would not care, and would only regard them as examples of Li Mu's overwhelming number. But with so many, the situation is different.
The imperial power and the clan were at odds, and the enemy of their enemy was their friend. The clan's desire to get rid of Li Mu was enough to show how much of a threat Li Mu was to them. It was easy to kill Li Mu, but where could they find another Li Mu to balance them in this world?
The enemy of the enemy is an ally, but what if you kill the enemy of the enemy?
Cut off an arm?
Li Shimin had to think deeply about this matter.
In the end, who is in greater trouble, Li Mu, or the powerful family?
"Let me go in!"
Queen Changsun's voice came from outside the door. Li Shimin raised his head, and Eunuch Gao hurriedly came to the door: "Queen, Your Majesty said -"
"Get out of the way!"
"No," Eunuch Gao didn't want to stop him. When he heard "get out of the way", he obediently got out of the way. Empress Changsun rushed into the palace angrily. Seeing Li Shimin behind the desk, she stretched out her hand and said: "Li Shimin
, are you really going to do such a stupid thing?"
"Queen, what are you talking about?" Li Shimin said blankly: "You are my queen, and you think I am wrong?"
"Is your Majesty right?" Empress Changsun came to Li Shimin and said, "You are the emperor, but you are jealous of your own ministers over a woman. Is this right?"
"I think that's because Li Mu——"
"What does it have to do with Li Mu? That Miss Wang family is already the daughter-in-law of the Cui family. Even if Li Mu has any involvement with her, it is the Cui family's business to get angry and violent. What does it have to do with you? Li Shimin, you are so ignorant that you don't know right from wrong.
Have you broken up? When will you wake up? Do you want the world to laugh at you and become a laughing stock? Do you still care about your face as an emperor?!"
"This..." Li Shimin suddenly realized, yes, even if Wang Ou had an affair with Li Mu, what would it have to do with him in the eyes of the world? If he stood up, wouldn't it be equivalent to admitting that the emperor had an affair with the widow?
In the history books, he is a perfect example of a foolish king!
"Let's talk about Li Mu!" Empress Changsun looked into Li Shimin's eyes and said word by word: "Have you really forgotten how much contribution he made to the Tang Dynasty and the country? Let's not talk about the distant ones.
Look at the palace in front of you, look at your food and clothing expenses. Before Li Mu, how frugal was the palace? Besides, when he went to the Western Regions this time, he not only solved the big problem of the Western Turks, but also allowed the thirty-six countries in the Western Regions to send
The envoy came to Chang'an to see you. His contribution is comparable to opening up a new territory. It's fine if you don't reward him. First he was jealous and jealous, and then he couldn't distinguish right from wrong and threw him into prison. Li Shimin, is this the magnanimity an emperor should have?"
Li Shimin was silent. He knew that Queen Changsun was right. In this matter, he had indeed lost his normal sense and tolerance because of Wang Ou. He did not expect that no matter what Wang Ou did, she would
She is the daughter of the Wang family and the daughter-in-law of the Cui family. Her identity has nothing to do with Li Shimin or the royal family.
This is the ridiculous part. He doesn't even have the qualifications to be angry, but he vents his anger on the meritorious officials because of it. This is nothing but a coward!
"Poor Li Mu, he is in prison and is still dealing with matters of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Industry." Empress Changsun sighed: "Your Majesty, as a junior and a minister, Li Mu has been extremely kind and righteous to you. What did he do wrong? He and the king
Ou Xiang's love has nothing to do with His Majesty. He killed people in Gaochang, it was for the Tang Dynasty, for His Majesty's Tang Dynasty!"
"But the auxiliary engine said——"
"My brother?" Empress Changsun sneered and said, "Your Majesty, I have told you before that even if you are my brother, you cannot trust me. Human beings have their own selfish motives and agendas. I
My brother, he is loyal to Your Majesty, but he is more loyal to the eldest grandson family! Hasn’t Your Majesty ever thought that all his words may not be sincere for Your Majesty?”
"You..." Looking at the wife in front of him who spoke ill of his brother, Li Shimin was stunned, and then he was deeply moved.
Since ancient times, the exclusive power of a foreign relative has happened frequently. The reason is that the foreign relative relies on the queen's majesty and the queen also wants to take care of the foreign relative, so things like this happen. But my queen has always advocated restraining the foreign relative.
How virtuous this is.
"But if Li Muruo is really his son, has the queen ever thought that one day you and I will die in heaven, and this country-"
"Your Majesty! Not to mention, there is no direct evidence to prove that Li Mu is his son. Even if he is, so what? A king should have a broad mind. Your Majesty can tolerate the country in his heart, but cannot tolerate Li Mu?"