Li Hong was very amused and said with a smile: "Really? Then I want to try it!"
Yaruo was also interested and said with a smile: "I want to try it first."
He grabbed the wooden box and put it on the right wall of the private room. After listening for a while, he frowned and said, "Why can't you hear anything?"
Dou Wenming said: "Maybe there is no one next door. Why don't you go to the next door and stick it to the wall to see if you can hear the sound from our side?"
Yaruo was overjoyed and said, "You guys are talking here, and I'll go to the next door to listen." Then he went out with the "Partition Walls Have Ears".
Li Hong touched his nose and said: "Lao Ba, how loud do we need to speak so that Madam can hear us?"
Li Dan smiled and said: "If the sound is very loud and you can hear the sound without this thing, what else do you need it for? The beauty of this thing is that even if the next door whispers, you can still hear it clearly, otherwise
How can we call it 'walls have ears'?"
Li Hong nodded and praised: "If it is true as you said, it is indeed a wonderful thing. Who made this thing? I would like to see it?"
Li Dan smiled and said: "It was written by a famous master from Shu. If fourth brother is interested in him, I will take him to see you in person someday when I have time."
Li Hong smiled and said: "Okay, don't forget it."
At this moment, the door was pushed open, Yaruo walked in with excitement on his face, and said with a smile: "Eighth brother, don't forget to bring him to see me too."
Li Hong said in surprise: "Madam, can you really hear it?"
Yaruo smiled and said: "That's natural. Not only did I hear it, but the sound was also very loud!"
Li Hong nodded repeatedly and said: "It is indeed a good thing, I will try it too."
After saying that, he walked out the door, followed by several eunuch guards.
After a while, Li Hong suddenly ran back quickly with a look of panic on his face.
Yaruo was surprised and said: "Husband, what's wrong with you?"
Li Hong looked a little pale and said, "When I went out just now, I saw Qiu Shenji on the first floor!" In panic, he even forgot to change his name.
Yaruo snorted coldly: "When you see it, you see it. What's there to be afraid of?"
Li Hongdao: "I'm afraid... if he sees me and complains to my mother, my mother will scold me!"
Yaruo said solemnly: "You are the emperor, no one cares about where you want to go, so why should you be afraid of her?"
Li Hong lowered his head and said nothing, saying this, but how could Wu Mei's prestige accumulated over the years be eliminated overnight?
Li Dan smiled and said: "In that case, let's just not go out yet. How about we wait until they leave before leaving?"
Li Hong nodded repeatedly: "This is best."
Li Dan ordered the two guards: "Go out and watch the situation outside to see if Qiu Shenji has left."
The two guards agreed and went out.
After a while, one of them returned, looking a little surprised.
Li Dan hurriedly asked: "What's the matter?"
The guard said: "Your Highness, not only Qiu Shenji, but also several officials are here. They all entered a private room on the second floor, which is only three rooms away from us."
Li Dan asked: "Who are they?"
The guard replied: "In addition to Qiu Shenji, there are also Zhang Guangfu, Qu Chongyu, and another one who seems to be Huang Luchao!"
Li Hong was taken aback and said, "Why are they all here?"
Dou Wenming said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, these people are the most powerful confidants of the Queen Mother. I'm afraid they are discussing some conspiracy!"
Li Hong's heart sank.
Although the fight between him and the Queen Mother had eased in recent days, he also understood that this was only temporary and that as long as the Queen Mother did not delegate power, there would be no reconciliation between the two.
With the Queen Mother's methods, if she wants to carry out any conspiracy, just thinking about it makes people feel cold all over.
Li Hong felt really uneasy, and gritted his teeth and said: "The royal concubine, Lao Ba, the queen mother's methods are very powerful, I am a little worried."
Yaruo snorted coldly: "Since we have bumped into you, of course we have to get to the bottom of it! Why not send someone to hide outside their house and eavesdrop on their conversation!"
Dou Wenming suddenly showed a look of joy on his face and said: "Don't we have 'walls with ears'? We can just use it to eavesdrop on their conversations!"
Li Hong slapped his thigh, held the wooden box in front of his eyes, and said happily: "Yes, with this thing here, I can just listen to what conspiracy they are planning!"
Immediately sent the guards out, asked the shopkeeper to book a room next to Qiu Shenji and others, and then quietly entered the room.
Li Dan took out two more 'partition walls have ears', and the three of them each placed one against the side wall, and immediately heard the conversation next door.
I only heard a man say: "Qiu Si Qing, the time has arrived. Why hasn't His Highness the King of Zhou come yet?"
Li Hong was shocked. The man's voice was very familiar to him. It was Zhang Guangfu, the right prime minister of Shangshu. What shocked him was that Wu Chengsi was also here!
Another voice said: "I don't know, maybe something delayed it?" It was Qiu Shenji's voice.
A cold voice said: "I heard that His Royal Highness King Zhou was assassinated a few days ago. I'm afraid that the matter to be discussed today has something to do with it."
Li Hong also knew this voice very well. It was Huang Luchao, the Minister of Civil Affairs.
Qiu Shenji said: "Her Royal Highness the Queen Mother is also very concerned about this matter and asked me to conduct a secret investigation. Unfortunately, I can't find any clues."
Zhang Guangfu said: "Even His Highness, King Zhou, is so capable that he can't be found out. Although your brother Qiu is smart and capable, it's not that easy to find out, right?" There was a hint of ridicule in his tone.
It turned out that although he and Qiu Shenji belonged to the same camp of the Queen Mother, because Qiu Shenji once said bad things about him in front of the Queen Mother, the two had a feud from then on.
Qiu Shenji snorted and said nothing more.
At this moment, there was a creak and the door seemed to be pushed open, followed by a young voice.
"I'm really sorry for keeping you waiting for so long."
Li Hong frowned secretly, this voice was very unfamiliar, and it was definitely not Wu Chengsi's voice.
Sure enough, Zhang Guangfu asked: "Master Li, why are you alone, and where is His Royal Highness the King of Zhou?"
Mr. Li said: "His Royal Highness the King of Zhou cannot come here today. He asked me to preside over today's meeting on his behalf."
"Nephew Li Shi, this is different from what we promised before. You summoned us in the name of His Highness King Zhou, but now His Highness is nowhere to be seen. Could it be that you are playing tricks on us?" Qiu Shenji's words were filled with anger.
Mr. Li said in a deep voice: "It was indeed His Highness who ordered me to summon you all in his name. Everyone, please rest a moment. When I tell you about today's discussion, you will understand why it is inconvenient for His Highness to come."
A low and hoarse voice said: "What exactly does Your Highness want to discuss with us?"
Li Hong recognized the voice of Right Guard General Qu Chongyu.
Mr. Li did not answer immediately, but said: "This matter is of great concern. Although you are the most trusted people by His Royal Highness the King of Zhou and the Queen Mother, please make a choice before listening."
"Hmph! What choice do you have? Tell me about it?" Qiu Shenji's voice became more and more dissatisfied.
Mr. Li said: "After this matter is revealed, you will be firmly tied to Her Majesty the Queen Mother and His Majesty the King of Zhou, and there will be no way out. Moreover, the road ahead is difficult and dangerous, and with the dignity of the two Your Highnesses, you may also face disaster. You have to
After knowing this, do you still want to listen to me?"
When his words came out, not only Qiu Shenji and others were shocked, but even Li Hong's heart trembled, thinking: "Who can let the queen face disaster? Could it be that the queen really wants to do something treacherous?"
After a long while, no sound came from the room opposite. It was obvious that everyone was recalling what Mr. Li just said.
After a long time, Qu Chongyu's hoarse voice sounded first.
"You say you give us a choice, can we still choose not to listen?"
Mr. Li said: "Yes. His Royal Highness the King of Zhou has said that if anyone doesn't want to listen, you can speak up. Her Royal Highness the Queen Mother will demote him outside the capital, or you can keep Zhou safe."
All nine people in the room thought: "With the Queen Mother's temper, how could she really let go of those who betrayed her? Moreover, even if the Queen Mother shows mercy, when the Emperor wins in the future, he will still liquidate them."
Qiu Shenji suddenly said: "Nephew Li Shi, these words are all your one-sided words at the moment. Whether His Royal Highness the King of Zhou and Her Highness the Queen Mother mean this, none of us can be sure. It is not too late to discuss it after we enter the palace to ask for instructions from Her Highness the Queen Mother.
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Mr. Li said in a deep voice: "Qiu Siqing, don't you understand? Neither His Royal Highness the King of Zhou nor Her Highness the Queen Mother will ever say this kind of thing. It's useless for you to ask for permission!"
Qiu Shenji was secretly shocked: "That's true. Although I had noticed that the Queen Mother had that intention, she never responded when I tried to make insidious remarks to her."
This kind of struggle for imperial power is extremely dangerous. If you are not careful, you will die and your family will be destroyed. It is really necessary for your subordinates to understand it on their own.
Li Hong, who was on the other side of the room, was furious: "Yes, I can't be wrong. The queen mother and my cousin really want to seize my throne! How can this be unreasonable? Have they forgotten my father's instructions?"
There was a bit of fear in the anger.
Qu Chongyu's unique voice sounded again.
"Master Li, although we have nothing to doubt based on your relationship with His Highness King Zhou, the matter is so important that we have to be careful."
The rest of the people also echoed. They have all been immersed in officialdom for many years and know very well the principle of sailing a ship that lasts ten thousand years with caution.
Although Princess Zhou is Li Jingwu's cousin, Li Jingwu has no reason to deliberately tease them.
But without tokens, Li Jingwu's words alone were not enough to win their trust.
Li Jingwu said: "That's natural. His Royal Highness the King of Zhou will not neglect such a big event. Please look at this." He took out a gold medal from his sleeve.
Qiu Shenji was convinced and said: "Well, this is the gold medal given by Her Royal Highness the Queen Mother to His Royal Highness King Zhou."
No token is more convincing than this gold medal.
Everyone immediately gave up their suspicion, and several people said in unison: "We will swear allegiance to Her Majesty the Queen Mother to the death, please tell me."
Qu Chongyu suddenly said: "Wait a minute." He stood up and opened the door. Outside the door were several guards brought by them, and ordered: "Don't let anyone get close to the outside of the house."
All the guards said in unison: "Yes!"
Qu Chongyu was still uneasy, so he opened the window again and stretched his head outside to check carefully.
Zhang Guangfu said with a smile: "Brother Qu, you must be too careful. His Royal Highness the King of Zhou is so shrewd. Naturally, he has already made arrangements. This is the property of the Wang family in Taiyuan, and no one will eavesdrop."
Li Hong sneered secretly: "This is called God's will. It must be the blessing of the late emperor that allowed me to hear the conspiracy of you rebellious officials and traitors!"
Qu Chongyu closed the window again and whispered: "Master Li, it's okay to say it. It's best not to speak too loudly."
Li Jingwu nodded and said in a low voice: "His Royal Highness the King of Zhou has issued an order for us to assist the Queen Mother in her quest to seize the position of Supreme Being in the Ninth Five-Year Plan!"
Everyone was stunned.
Li Hong roared in his heart: "It's true! Queen Mother, you are obviously a woman, but you... actually want to be the emperor?"
At this moment, a burst of shouting was heard: "Who is it! Stop!"
Then there were several screams, and the expressions of Qiu Shenji and others changed. Li Hong was also taken aback and thought to himself: "What happened?"
There was a loud bang and the door was kicked open. Qiu Shenji lost his voice and said, "His Royal Highness King Zhou, Li Zhongshu, why are you here?"
Li Hong was startled and thought to himself: "Is this my cousin who is here? Didn't he say he couldn't come? There is also Li Ji, is he also involved in the rebellion?"
Feeling confused for a moment, I pressed my ears closer, fearing that I might miss something.
"Grandfather...grandfather?"
The most panicked person was Li Jingwu. After seeing Li Ji, he fell to his knees on the ground.
Li Ji said in a cold tone: "You are a villain. You actually stole His Royal Highness King Zhou's gold medal to do such a thing. You have ruined the reputation of our Li family for being loyal and good!"
Take two steps forward, two slaps, and two slaps.
Qiu Shenji and others were shocked. Li Jingwu actually stole the gold medal from Prince Zhou's palace. So, those words just now were all false?
But the question is why does he do this? Does it do him any good?
Li Hong was shocked and doubtful. Although Li Jingwu stole the gold medal without authorization, it did not mean that the Queen Mother and Wu Chengsi did not have the intention to rebel.
"You all should go back to your homes, and don't mention what happened today to anyone."
A clear voice sounded. Li Hong was familiar with it. It was Wu Chengsi's voice.
Qiu Shenji and others knew that Wu Chengsi and Li Ji had to deal with family matters and it was not convenient for them to see them.
Although he was full of doubts, he resigned and left.
After a while, the sound of the door closing sounded, and Li Hong thought to himself, "Could it be that they have all left? What is going on? Does the Queen Mother have tampering intentions?"
At this moment, Li Ji's voice was heard: "Why on earth do you do such a thing if you don't invite evil from the real situation?"
Li Hong secretly rejoiced: "That's great. They didn't leave, so I can hear it clearly."
Suddenly, he felt his arm being pulled. He turned around and found that it was Li Dan pulling him.
"Brother Imperial, Wu Chengsi is next door, let's stop listening and go back to the palace quickly to avoid being discovered by him!"
Li Dan looked a little pale.
Li Hong wondered: "If we use this thing to listen, how could he find out? This is a critical moment, how can he leave?"
Yaruo also followed: "You're right, what happened to Wu Chengsi? Why should we be afraid of him?"
Li Dan felt anxious when he saw the two men continuing to eavesdrop, but he couldn't find a good reason to persuade him. If he persisted, it might arouse Li Hong's suspicion.
At this time, Wu Chengsi's voice sounded again in the next room.
"Li Jingwu, even if you don't tell me, I know that the person who instigated you is King Pei Li Xian, right?"
Li Jingwu remained silent.
Li Hongze was shocked: "How could it be King Pei? Isn't he in prison?"
Li Dan suddenly gritted his teeth and said: "That's nonsense. The fifth brother is already in prison, but Wu Chengsi still wants to slander him!"
This sentence has a loud voice.
Li Hong said anxiously: "Lao Ba, what's the matter with you? Why are you so loud? Aren't you afraid of being heard by the other side?"
I hurriedly listened carefully to the movement on the other side and felt relieved when I didn't hear anything unusual or the sound of the door opening.
Li Dan originally wanted Wu Chengsi to hear him and interrupt the other party's questioning. Unfortunately, the soundproofing effect of the room seemed to be too good and the other party did not hear it.
"Fourth brother, I, I just feel a little unfair for fifth brother." Li Dan defended in a low voice.
Li Hong snorted and said: "He deserves it, why do you want to stand up for him? Besides, Wu Chengsi didn't know we were eavesdropping, so how could he frame Li Xian?"
Li Dan felt that Li Hong's attitude toward him had changed, and he might have become suspicious, so he just said yes and did not dare to say anything more.
In the next room, Li Jingwu still didn't say a word.
Li Ji's voice suddenly sounded: "Chengsi, you said this beast was ordered by King Pei, but isn't King Pei in prison?"
Wu Chengsi said slowly: "According to my investigation, King Pei also has a very powerful ally who has been helping him outside!"
"Who is it?" Li Ji asked.
Wu Chengsi said: "I don't know his identity at the moment. I only know that he has a gang of bad guys. He was the one who planned to assassinate me a few days ago."
Li Hong's heart was filled with turmoil, and he suddenly turned his head to look at Li Dan.
He heard from Li Chongyi that there was a group of bad guys in the hands of Li Dan.
Li Dan said anxiously: "Brother Emperor, don't listen to his nonsense. My fifth brother and I... don't have that kind of relationship with Li Xian?"
Dou Wenming suddenly said: "Your Majesty, King Zhou is our enemy, we cannot just believe his words."
Ya Ruo followed: "Yes, don't doubt Lao Ba casually, let's listen to what the other side has to say!"
Li Hong'er was soft-hearted, so when he saw both of them saying this, he put aside his doubts and continued to listen.
Li Ji was silent for a while and said coldly: "Chengsi, this beast almost killed all of us. From now on, he is no longer a member of our Li family. You can deal with him how you want." You."
Li Jingwu hissed: "Grandpa, I...I can't help it!"
Li Ji said angrily: "Fart! Do you know what the consequences will be if you do this?"
Li Jingwu opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but it seemed he couldn't. Wu Chengsi said for him: "You were caught by them because you owed a huge gambling debt, right?"
Li Jingwu was startled and said: "You...how...how..."
When Li Ji saw his expression, he knew that Wu Chengsi was right, and he became even more angry.
"You evil beast, you still don't know how to repent, and you are gambling again! Because of this, you are colluding with King Pei, I will beat you to death! Chengsi, please don't pull me, let me beat him to death!"
Wu Chengsi advised: "Grandpa, please don't be angry yet."
"How can I not be angry? Even if this evil person owes a gambling debt, can't we, the British government, not be able to repay it? He was caught for just a little money. With such unscrupulous descendants, how can I have the face to see others in the future? !”
Wu Chengsi said: "Grandpa, if he tells you, I'm afraid he won't be able to secure his position as the heir to the British government."
After Li Ji heard this, he was silent for a long time, and then Fang whispered: "Chengsi, let you handle everything here. No matter how you handle it, I have no objection."
Li Hong only heard the sound of the door opening and closing. It seemed that Li Ji had left.
Soon, Wu Chengsi's voice sounded again: "Li Jingwu, who ordered you to steal the gold medal? Don't you still admit it until now?"
Li Jingwu said coldly: "You don't have to waste your words. This matter was done by me alone. It's up to you to kill or behead him."
Wu Chengsi snorted and said: "Someone, take him to Dali Temple and let the officials of Dali Temple interrogate him!"
The door opened again, and for a while, there was no sound from the house opposite.
Li Hong let out a long breath, knowing that they had all left.