After listening to Gao Lishi's words, Emperor Gaozong couldn't help but feel a little silent, because he also knew that what Gao Lishi said was actually right. He and Empress Wu had been husband and wife for thirty years. He asked himself that this relationship was extremely deep, even though Empress Wu
No matter how messed up he was, he would never be ruthless enough to destroy Empress Wu.
This scene was actually exactly like the scene when he asked Shangguan Yi to write the edict to abolish the queen. Although he was very angry and had even made up his mind to do so, he still regretted it later and even sacrificed himself.
His close confidant Shangguan Yi also did not make up his mind in the end.
Later, when people commented on this incident, they all said that it was because Gaozong was cowardly by nature, but who knew? This was actually because of the reluctance in Gaozong's heart to part with Empress Wu. He was so beautiful when he was in front of Taizong's bed.
The encounter has already determined today's outcome. Whenever he thinks of his yearning for her and the love between husband and wife over the years, Gaozong can't help but feel a flash of sweetness.
Thinking back to how they later worked together, the husband and wife worked together to kill Changsun Wuji, Chu Suiliang, Han Yuan, Lai Ji and others who hindered Gaozong's centralization of power. Gaozong was even more emotional in his heart. Although the incident of deposing Wang Liwu gave Empress Wu a great benefit.
Benefits, but who can deny that Gaozong used this to centralize power? It can be said that although Empress Wu benefited, she also silently worked for Gaozong to eliminate powerful ministers and centralize imperial power, and was scapegoated. If not for this, Gaozong
She would never tolerate the situation where Empress Wu doted on the harem alone and frequently exercised power.
It was not until later that Gaozong and Empress Wu became increasingly divided in their struggle for power, and even came to the point where they were incompatible with each other. However, Gaozong never had the idea of deposing the Empress. This was not a contradiction that could be reconciled.
It was actually because Gaozong was quite concerned about his old feelings.
And this "nostalgia for the past" has penetrated deeply into Gaozong's marrow and soul, and cannot be changed at all.
It was precisely because Cheng Lishi understood this that he said this to Gaozong.
Gaozong obviously knew him well, that's why he was so silent. However, Gaozong felt that he was very sorry for Li Xian, so after thinking about it for a while, he said: "This matter does not have to be traced to the source. It only needs to be traced to the source.
Just interrogate and find out her minions. Although we can't move this person, we can still relieve some pressure on the prince."
"Yes, I understand." After listening to Gaozong's words, Cheng Lishi knew that Gaozong was trying to weaken Empress Wu's power and give the prince an explanation. Although he was quite unwilling, he could only do this.
In fact, Cheng Lishi had been ostracized by Empress Wu's group. It was not until he considered his situation after Gaozong's death that he slowly accepted Li Xian's kindness. Later, after seeing Li Xian's talent and virtue, he gradually accepted it.
Li Xian, and even promised to be loyal to Li Xian.
This time, when he saw that Li Xian was innocent and suffered unjust injustice, he was really angry, so he decided to help Li Xian even if he exposed himself. Moreover, when the craftsmen were attacked, he stood up and exposed himself.
With his martial arts skills, he killed three people and captured one alive. Later, he personally protected the captured assassin and repelled more than ten waves of assassinations.
However, Cheng Lishi did these things without any regret, because he believed that Li Xian would be a good emperor in the future, worthy of protecting him with his life now.
"Although we can't bring down the Queen this time, we can kick Yuan Gongyu away through this case, and eliminate Qiu Shenji, another accomplice of the Queen. At the same time, we can also seize the opportunity to ban the mysterious force controlled by the Queen, which can be regarded as
Good results have been achieved, and the most important thing is that this incident can send out a signal, that is, His Majesty is still able to control the situation of the court, and is thinking of ways to support the prince and restrain the power of the queen. As long as the group
If I can understand this clearly, I believe that the situation will become more and more favorable to His Highness the Crown Prince."
Cheng Lishi thought about it silently, and then went to the secret room where the suspect was detained, preparing for further trial of the suspect who framed Li Xian.
At this time, although Li Xian had an understanding of the general process, he did not know the details. He did not even know how many people were planning hard until he saw the scarred Liu Youqiu and others.
Li Xian's innocence and An Jinzang who did not hesitate to reveal his true intentions.
In fact, although Li Xian felt guilty about the reaction of Liu Youqiu and others, it was also expected. After all, these people are direct descendants of Li Xian and his close confidants. The fact that they can be so loyal to Li Xian is also the reason why Li Xian and them are so loyal to each other.
It was determined by the close relationship between them, and as for An Jinzang, Li Xian was very surprised.
When he first heard about An Jinzang, a Goguryeo native, Li Xian immediately thought of the righteous man in history who showed his heart and mind to prove that Li Dan was not guilty, so Li Xian was subconsciously very kind to him, and usually treated him well.
He was rewarded with many gifts, but Li Xian did not expect that An Jinzang would actually do this one day, and he almost lost his life like in history. Fortunately, he received timely treatment, and An Jinzang stabbed in the wrong position.
, and then barely managed to save his life.
Later, Li Xian conducted a special investigation and learned that in fact, An Jinzang's matter was not part of the plan. In fact, Yao Chong and Song Jing who made the original plan were definitely not so bloody and ruthless. It was all An Jinzang's fault.
Take the initiative for Li Xian.
In other words, it was because Li Xian's charm was high enough that An Jinzang acted spontaneously.
In fact, it's not just An Jinzang. The people who gathered outside the palace gate to express their wishes to Gaozong for Li Xian were all the result of being infected by Gaozong's personality charm and doing so spontaneously.
Looking at the martyrs who had paid a lot for their own actions, Li Xian felt guilty and tried every means to make up for it. First of all, he spent a lot of money to invite famous doctors and trauma experts from all over the world to treat their injuries.
, so that they could recover as soon as possible, and at the same time, they also gave themselves and their families huge wealth to show their gratitude and respect for them. In addition, they also wrote to Gaozong to commend them.
Emperor Gaozong had always felt guilty about Li Xian, but now he responded to his requests. He immediately agreed to Li Xian's request, conferred honorary or official titles on those martyrs, and issued an edict to commend them.
Even so, Li Xian still couldn't feel relieved. After they recovered from their injuries, he specially gathered them together and said with a sincere face: "This time because of me, you have been wronged. My sincere thanks to you all."
I will keep it in my heart and will definitely repay you in the future.” (To be continued.)
