Wu Bo didn't come back all night, and Changsun Wuji suffered from insomnia. He knew that there were only two possibilities for the matter. One was that Wu Bo's pursuit failed and no trace of Xu Ang was found. The other was that Wu Bo was found guilty of murder and was imprisoned.
He hoped that it was the latter possibility, because by killing Xu Ang, the secret would disappear forever, and Uncle Wu would not betray him, so he would be safe.
He sat there, looking at the window leisurely, his dry and cracked lips not knowing how to take a sip of tea.
He hadn't felt this kind of mood for a long time, and the last time was a long time ago.
At this moment, a servant came over.
"Mr. Lang."
"What happened?"
"Someone is coming from the palace. Please invite your husband to come into the palace to meet the saint."
Hearing this, Changsun Wuji smiled bitterly and said, "I understand."
He knew that something was very likely to go wrong.
After putting on his court clothes, Changsun Wuji followed the chamberlain and entered the palace. The chamberlain did not take him to Taiji Hall or Liangyi Hall, but to the History Museum.
Here, he saw the emperor who was reading a book.
"My eldest son, Sun Wuji, pays homage to Your Majesty." Changsun Wuji lowered his head and paid homage.
Li Zhiyun looked away from the history books and glanced at the chamberlain, who withdrew knowingly.
Immediately, he said: "You really can't sit still. Why, I asked you to do something, are you not satisfied?"
"I don't dare."
"Don't you dare?" Li Zhiyun sneered, "It's now time, don't pretend to be stupid in front of me, it's meaningless. Xu Ang and your Uncle Wu have all explained everything."
Changsun Wuji's heart sank and he confessed: "I was so confused and jealous of Du Chuke that I did something stupid and was willing to be punished."
Since the emperor said this, he naturally would not think that the emperor was deceiving him.
Li Zhiyun rolled up the history books and tapped the bookshelf gently.
"I know your talents, but you are so ambitious and act foolishly, and you are beyond your reach."
"Yes, I am stupid." Changsun Wuji responded.
In fact, he also felt that he was stupid. If he hadn't been stupid, he would not have used this idiot Xu Jingzong.
"The most stupid thing about you is that you want to fool me and treat me like a fool who doesn't know anything." Li Zhiyun said: "You think you can do things without being noticed, and you think you can do it easily.
By disturbing the court, you even think that all the court officials are puppets at your mercy, right?"
"I have never thought of it this way!" Changsun Wuji had beads of sweat streaming down his face, and he was extremely nervous.
He finally realized where he was stupid. It wasn't that the emperor had seen through him, but that he had no escape route at all. Once he failed, he would be dead.
If the emperor were the dead Li Shimin, he might be able to be unscrupulous, but this is not the case.
Although the current emperor is also his 'brother-in-law', he did not have any friendship with him before.
Now, it is all because of my sister that I can be used by the emperor.
Without his sister Princess Qin, he is nothing in front of Emperor Li Zhiyun.
Li Zhiyun put the history book back to its original place and said calmly: "In a few days, you will write a memorial yourself. Please go to the local place and become a county magistrate."
Changsun Wuji was stunned for a moment, then his mouth turned bitter.
I don’t know how long it will take to get back to this place.
More importantly, he had no idea where he would be sent by the emperor. If it was an inaccessible place, his life would be over.
"I know I'm guilty." Changsun Wuji couldn't help but lower his head and beg for mercy.
He finally managed to become an official in the court with the help of his sister, but he really didn't want to leave Chang'an just like that.
Leaving the center means leaving the core of power.
"It's too late." Li Zhiyun said coldly: "I only used you for the sake of Guanyin, but I didn't expect that you would be so ungrateful."
When he knew that Changsun Wuji was the mastermind behind the scenes, he was really speechless. He originally thought that Changsun Wuji, a cunning fox, would keep a low profile when he was weak, but he had a high opinion of this guy's character.
Even though he knew that Changsun Wuji was talented, this did not allow Li Zhiyun to let him go. Moreover, he would take the opportunity to punish him severely.
Otherwise, he really can't put himself in a straight position and can't clearly see his own status.
This person is indeed a powerful minister, not a good minister.
No wonder Li Shimin died on the front foot in history, while Li Zhi, a bastard who dared to confront him on the back foot, was obedient.
Changsun Wuji felt extremely ashamed when he heard the emperor tell him so straightforwardly the truth about how he had been activated in the first place.
"Yes, I will resign."
Seeing his unwillingness to be aggrieved, Li Zhiyun asked: "Are you still aggrieved? I ask you, what is the grudge between you and Du Chuke?"
"No injustice, no enmity."
"Then why did you deal with him?"
"Because I am jealous of him, and even more jealous of his brother Du Ruhui." Changsun Wuji said.
Li Zhiyun sneered, "If you are jealous of him, why not prove that you are more talented than him? What can you prove by doing such a despicable thing?"
Changsun Wuji was silent.
If you fail, you have to endure the beating.
In the next half hour, Li Zhiyun scolded Changsun Wuji from many angles, making Changsun Wuji feel confused.
After finishing, Li Zhiyun finally said: "If it weren't for Princess Qin, Xu Jingzong would be a lesson learned for you. But remember, if this happens again next time, I will not let anyone go, so you'd better
Think clearly."
"Yes, I will definitely not dare to do it again."
Changsun Wuji knew that the emperor in front of him was not an emperor who loved his children. He was lucky to let him go once for the sake of his sister. If there was a next time, he would definitely not escape death.
"Go away."
"Yes, I will retire."
Changsun Wuji bowed and stepped back.
Li Zhiyun watched him leave, his eyes gradually becoming deeper.
Changsun Wuji is a double-edged sword. If you want to use him, you must first make him bow his head and surrender, otherwise it will not be used smoothly.
If Changsun Wuji still doesn't know how to restrain himself after this incident, then Li Zhiyun will definitely kill him directly.
Princess Qin is indeed the daughter he loves, but this does not mean that he can give up eradicating troubles for the sake of women.
Between country and beauty, Li Zhiyun knew what he would choose.
Changsun Wuji's talents are indeed good, this is true, but if he cannot use them for himself, then no matter how high his talents are, it will be useless.
At this time, Li Zhen walked in.
"Your Majesty, how should Xu Ang and others be dealt with?"
Li Zhiyun glanced at him, "You don't report what you know, you fool the court, and you murder court criminals. How do you do it? Do you want me to teach you?"
"The general will understand." Li Zhen bowed. He knew that the emperor had decided to execute these people.
Li Zhiyun paced a little and asked, "How is Xue Li's injury?"
"Your Majesty, he is not seriously injured. He has been treated by a doctor."
Li Zhiyun nodded, with a faint smile on his face, "This guy is good and upright. That's it, you go and deliver the message, and I will meet him at the Tai Chi Hall tomorrow."
"Yes." Li Zhen's heart moved. This Xue Li could gain the admiration of His Majesty the Emperor and might be able to accomplish something in the future.
Soon after, Li Zhen went to Jiang Guogong Xue Shou's residence to convey the decree. The emperor summoned Xue Li tomorrow.
After hearing the news, Xue Shou summoned Xue Li to inquire about the matter.
Xue Li did not hide anything from Xue Shou, but told Xue Shou about his rescue of Xu Ang.
After listening, Xue Shou was thoughtful, and with his wisdom, he had already thought of what happened to Xu Jingzong not long ago.
Your Majesty the Emperor, you may already know who is behind this.
"Rengui."
"exist."
Xue Shou laughed and said: "You have to be well prepared to meet His Majesty tomorrow. This is your chance. Whether you can seize it and leave an impression on His Majesty depends on your ability. There are still more today.
Time, I will teach you the etiquette of face-to-face, so that you will not be embarrassed when the time comes."
"Thank you uncle for your teaching."
It is a good thing that a descendant of the clan can be recognized by His Majesty, and Xue Shou is naturally happy.