Four hundred and sixtieth chapters ready to silence
When Li Junxian broke into Taichang Temple with a group of people, he was told that Letong Chengxin had been summoned to the East Palace by Prince Li Chengqian.
Even as Li Er's minion, Li Junxian did not dare to blatantly go to the East Palace to arrest people.
After going back to report to His Majesty Li Er, Li Er was also in a bit of a dilemma.
If you force people to break into the East Palace directly, wouldn't it make the courtiers think that the emperor has given up on the prince, which is very inappropriate!
But if Chengxin is not arrested and silenced, once the matter spreads, it will be difficult to end it!
Just when His Highness Li Er was in a dilemma, his eyes suddenly lit up when he saw Li Ji who looked like he had nothing to do with him.
As the crown prince's left guard, Li Ji was in charge of the imperial guards who ensured the safety of the East Palace.
If Li Ji led his men to arrest Cheng Xin, it would be impossible for anyone to discover him.
Thinking of this, Li Er directly expressed his thoughts and decisions.
Li Ji, who originally wanted to fish, was stunned!
This is not a good job. If you are not careful, you may offend Prince Li Chengqian.
Although the prince has lost power now, who knows whether he will rise against the wind and ascend to the throne in the future.
If he leads someone to secretly execute his old lover, once Li Chengqian becomes emperor, wouldn't it be easy for him to settle the scores?
Li Ji, who rarely interfered with royal affairs, suddenly shook his head like a drum.
Seeing this scene, His Majesty Li Er had no choice but to summon Changsun Wuji into the palace and inform him of the cause and effect of the matter as well as the decision.
Upon hearing the dispute between Chang Sun Chong and Li Chengqian, Chang Sun Wuji was so frightened that his face turned pale.
His eldest son, Sun Wuji, originally relied on his relationship with Li Er to gain power.
If the secret between Changsun Chong and Li Chengqian comes out, His Majesty Li Er's anger will definitely be directed at the Changsun family. This is definitely not what Changsun Wuji wants to see.
However, since His Majesty Li Er called him here at this time, he obviously did not want to make this matter public.
This was his absolute trust in Changsun Wuji. Changsun Wuji was moved but also a little uneasy at the same time.
Changsun Wuji also knew that, as Li Er said, his identity was indeed the best person to persuade Li Chengqian to give up his wish.
Not only because of his uncle's status, but more importantly because Changsun Wuji was the main force supporting Li Chengqian's position as crown prince, and his words definitely had enough weight.
Just how Li Chengqian phrases his words is particularly important...
East Palace!
Prince Li Chengqian was listening to the teachings of Kong Yingda and Fang Xuanling.
I was very surprised when I saw Changsun Wuji coming with a group of soldiers.
After listening to Changsun Wuji's explanation, Li Chengqian opened his mouth wide and his expression was dull. It was as if someone had cast a restraining spell on him, and he didn't come back to his senses for a long time.
After a long while, Li Chengqian jumped up and cursed in anger: "Uncle, where did you hear the rumor?"
"The reform of the imperial examination is a national policy of our government. How could I leak the test questions to a wealthy family? This is simply ridiculous."
"What's more, where has Gu ever done such a thing? Recently, Gu and his father have been exhausted mentally and physically in order to set the questions for the imperial examination. How could Gu destroy his own foundation?"
"Furthermore, whoever said that the test questions were leaked from me is simply framed."
"Obviously, someone coveted Gu's position as the crown prince and deliberately framed me. Now I want to go to my father and ask him to clear my name and uphold justice for me."
Looking at the hysterical Crown Prince, Kong Yingda and Fang Xuanling on the side shook their heads incomprehensibly.
If there is no evidence, even if Changsun Wuji is favored again, he will not dare to bring his soldiers to the East Palace.
However, now that Changsun Wuji made the matter so serious as soon as he came up, it was obviously not for the purpose of targeting Li Chengqian.
Sure enough, Li Chengqian simply distanced himself from himself, and Changsun Wubu did not get entangled in the matter: "Wei Chen also believes that His Highness was wronged. However, according to the investigation results of Baiqi, the music boy of Taichang Temple has a lot of success."
Big suspicion."
"Perhaps he is taking advantage of His Highness's favor to do evil. All we need to do is arrest him and interrogate him. I wonder if he is in the East Palace now?"
Hearing this, Li Chengqian's expression changed instantly and he remained silent, his face full of tangles.
Having been in the court for so many years, he had seen a lot of conspiracies and intrigues. Li Chengqian instantly saw the purpose of Changsun Wuji's visit today.
If he wants to continue to protect his old lover, his position as prince will be in jeopardy.
If Changsun Wuji was allowed to take Chengxin away, he would really be reluctant to part with it.
For a time, Li Chengqian was in a dilemma.
The two teachers, Fang Xuanling and Kong Yingda, glanced at Li Chengqian who looked troubled and sighed secretly in their hearts.
During this period, the prince studied various government affairs and studies diligently. He thought that his highness had changed his gender, but he never knew that he had made such a big mistake.
Not only were the imperial examination questions leaked, but he also maintained an unclear relationship with a music boy.
Regardless of whether the test questions were leaked from the East Palace, there is absolutely no way to escape the connection.
If there is no conclusive evidence, if there is no order from Li Er, who would dare to come to the East Palace to force someone?
On the other hand, if the imperial examination questions were really leaked from the mouth of the happy boy, how could Li Chengqian escape the relationship?
Fortunately, it was obvious that His Majesty Li Er did not want to get to the bottom of the matter, but instead defended everything.
Thinking of the rumors about Li Chengqian and Cheng Xin in the past, but they didn't expect it to be true now, Kong Yingda and Fang Xuanling felt that iron could not become steel.
Kong Yingda shouted angrily: "As a prince, how can you learn the dirty behavior of that noble nobleman and not know how to love yourself?"
"You have been studying Confucianism since you were a child. Have you forgotten all the sages' books you have read over the years? This is simply unreasonable!"
Being scolded so bluntly, Li Chengqian felt even more embarrassed.
Fang Xuanling also advised: "His Royal Highness is the crown prince of the country. The future emperor will have countless eyes watching his every word and deed. If there is a slight mistake, it will bring unexpected consequences."
"Since Cheng Xin involves leaking the imperial examination questions, and His Majesty has ordered Duke Zhao to come and arrest Cheng Xin, you'd better order someone to bring him out."
Changsun Wuji also said sincerely at this time: "Chengqian! Listen to your teacher and have someone bring Cheng Xin out as soon as possible. He is just a music boy. What is there to worry about?"
"Uncle, I promise you that as long as you hand over your heart, this matter will not implicate you in the slightest."
Li Chengqian was a little shaken after hearing Kong Yingda and Fang Xuanling's advice.
But as soon as Changsun Wuji said these words, Li Chengqian was a little reluctant to part with him.
After all, the meaning of Changsun Wuji's words was that he was obviously dead.
Not knowing what was wrong, Li Chengqian was immediately furious: "Uncle, you can't take away Cheng Xin!"
"How could he, a little happy boy, know the questions in the imperial examination? It was obviously someone who deliberately framed him."
"Since there is no possibility of leaking the imperial examination questions in the imperial examination, what does it have to do with the imperial examination? Even my father cannot wrongly accuse an innocent person."
Although he said this, Li Chengqian was already sure in his heart that Cheng Xin was the one who leaked the title.
Thinking of the time when the two of them were sleeping in the same bed, Rongxin had made insinuations more than once about the questions in the imperial examination.
Li Chengqian originally thought that Satsuma was just out of curiosity, but he didn't know that he was so bold and dared to leak the topic to the famous family.
It is undeniable that Li Chengqian is an infatuated person.
Although he had already guessed that they were close, he was still a little reluctant to give up. What he said just now was also Li Chengqian's last effort.
After hearing what Li Chengqian said, Changsun Wuji's expression changed drastically and he quickly shouted: "Shut up."
Then he angrily shouted: "Do you know what the consequences will be if what you just said reaches His Majesty's ears? How can you and I object to His Majesty's decision?"
"If it hadn't been for His Majesty's protection, His Majesty would have known what kind of crisis he would have faced. Fortunately, His Majesty has thought about the relationship between father and son and has not yet thought about Yi Chu."
"Your Highness, the best way to deal with this situation is to stay safe and surrender to Satisfaction!"
"Even if Cheng Xin is wrongly accused, he should be interrogated to find out, instead of making irresponsible remarks and explicitly disobeying His Majesty's decision!"
It has to be said that Changsun Wuji was the person who least wanted to be deposed by Li Chengqian. He also had a reverence for the imperial power and was absolutely mature in planning the country.
It's natural to think about it. In the ancient times when the king of heaven and earth were the master, who was not afraid of the emperor?
Just now Li Chengqian dared to question the emperor's decision. Wasn't he seeking death?
Regardless of whether you are a son or a minister, even if you, Li Chengqian, are really wronged, you must obey the arrangements obediently.
Otherwise, the tougher the confrontation, the more angry His Majesty Li Er will be.
Who here doesn't know what kind of character Li Er is?
The more stubborn you are, the more he will make you surrender!
For someone as ungrateful as Li Chengqian, there is no chance that Li Er might hear it and simply issue an imperial edict to depose the crown prince. It will be too late to regret it by then!
Moreover, all the clues in the whole matter point to Li Chengqian. If His Majesty Li Er did not want the scandal to be exposed and worked hard to protect Li Chengqian, the prince might have been arrested long ago!
Seeing Changsun Wuji's unceremonious scolding, Li Chengqian's eyes were dull and his face was ashen. He looked at Changsun Wuji imploringly and murmured to himself: "Uncle, you really can't keep your heart alive? If you can save your life, I will be alone."
I am willing to give everything I have, even if I am the crown prince!"
Li Chengqian was really frustrated.
Rongxin was his favorite, otherwise he would not have easily leaked the imperial examination questions to him.
Of course, Li Chengqian was also under too much pressure, mentally exhausted and impulsive.
Except for the few years when he first served as the prince, he was often praised by Li Er.
In recent years, as his younger brothers Li Tai and Li Ke have grown up, they have shown super abilities. Li Chengqian's life has never been easy!
The days when everything is at stake are really stressful!
He needed to fight for the position of minister of the DPRK, and his brother's challenge also made him anxious. His Majesty Li Er's attitude made him even more frightened.
I am afraid that if Li Er becomes unhappy one day, he will directly depose him as the crown prince.
Li Chengqian was not a stupid person. Of course he knew that as long as he lost his position as prince, he would definitely die.
Because no matter who ascends to the throne of God, there will not be any hidden danger of the former prince.
But this time when Wenxin was arrested, it seemed that he would not survive. Li Chengqian's emotions completely exploded at this moment.
He is really tired!
Li Chengqian even wanted to give up his position as prince and become an ordinary person again.
That way at least he could eat what he liked, do what he liked, and be with the person he liked, and he didn't care whether that person was a boy or a girl.
However, in the eyes of Changsun Wuji, Li Chengqian's behavior of breaking the jar was completely different.
He was unaware of Li Chengqian's suffering over the years.
In his opinion, since you are the prince, you should face all challenges.
I want everyone in the world to know that my identity, my talents, and my abilities are enough to be the emperor!
But Changsun Wuji never thought that not all people have enough courage to face difficulties and crises.
Of course, in his view, the root cause of Li Chengqian's depression was his reluctance and love for that Le Tong Yunxin.
Not only Changsun Wuji thought so, but teachers Kong Yingda and Fang Xuanling also thought so.
Therefore, when Li Chengqian said such irresponsible words, Fang Xuanling and Kong Yingda immediately became furious.
You must know that they spent a lot of energy on Li Chengqian.
Kong Yingda directly shouted: "Why is the Prince's Palace like this? You are the crown prince of the country, and you should put the country and the country first. Why do you say nothing for the sake of your children's personal affairs?"
"What's more, if His Majesty knew that you said such depressing words for a music boy, wouldn't he be extremely disappointed?"
"Your Highness, you must know that since the day you became the crown prince, you are not alone, because there are countless loyal ministers and righteous men behind you."
"Now that you are saying such depressing words, wouldn't it chill some of the loyal and upright ministers who are following you?"
Kong Yingda's beard and hair were spread out, he was furious, and every word he said was full of emotion and meaning.
However, every word he spoke was like a sharp knife piercing directly into Li Chengqian's heart, leaving him speechless.
Li Chengqian could only look at the good old man Fang Xuanling as if asking for help.
But Fang Xuanling didn't seem to notice, and then angrily said: "Your Highness, Brother Chongyuan has so much expectations, how can you live up to it?"
"Since ancient times, there has been a saying that beauties bring disaster. I think this is because he was the one who bewitched His Highness, causing His Highness to become obsessed. In fact, he is the chief culprit of bringing disaster to the country and the people. What's more, he is still a man. This is simply ridiculous!"
Seeing Li Chengqian lowering his head in guilt, Changsun Wuji struck while the iron was hot and shouted: "Come here!"
Baiqi, who was stationed outside the palace, ran in, bowed and asked, "What are your orders, Duke Zhao?"
"You will go quickly and bring me that satisfaction. I want to see what kind of beauty can make His Highness the Crown Prince willing to give up his position as Crown Prince rather than learn to love the country and love the beauty and do such foolish things?"
Hundreds of cavalry soldiers looked at Li Chengqian in unison.
Without the owner of the East Palace speaking out, they would not dare to mess around in the East Palace!
Seeing everyone forcing the palace, Li Chengqian was in chaos and was a little at a loss.
At this time, Changsun Wuji couldn't care about so much, so he wanted to silence Cheng Xin first.
It would be terrible if Li Chengqian learned from Cheng Xin that his lameness was caused intentionally by Chang Sun Chong.
So he pressed forward step by step: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty has ordered the arrest of Su Xin. Don't make it difficult for me. If Your Majesty blames me, none of us can afford it!"
How could Li Chengqian not know the stakes?
To put it bluntly, this was the result of His Majesty Li Er deliberately protecting him.
Letting Chengxin take the blame was obviously a warning from Li Er.
If he, Li Chengqian, dares to disobey the order, then what will follow will definitely be Li Er's wrath.
It's even possible that we're really waiting for an edict to depose the prince!
At this time, Li Chengqian actually had no choice at all, unless he was really ready to be deposed.
After taking a few deep breaths, Li Chengqian looked decadent and smiled miserably: "Since it is His Majesty's will, Duke Zhao will please do so. You are currently in the lonely courtyard!"
After hearing this, hundreds of cavalry soldiers hurried to the East Palace Branch to arrest Cheng Xin.
Seeing Li Chengqian's expression, Changsun Wuji couldn't help but feel sad in his heart.
Having known Li Chengqian for many years, how could he not know his nephew’s temperament?
Although Li Chengqian was indecisive when dealing with things, looking at it from another perspective, it was precisely this kind of person who was easy to control, so he tried his best to help him ascend to the throne of God.
Fang Xuanling and Kong Yingda were not very sad either.
Although Li Chengqian was forced to this point, he still wanted to save his life, which shows his deep affection.
On the other hand, this is also a good nature of tolerance and kindness, which is rare!
Everyone had their own thoughts, and the hall fell into silence...
Changsun Wuji was afraid that something might change, so he sighed secretly, stood up, bowed deeply to Li Chengqian, and said in a deep voice: "Wei Chen, go and have a look."
Li Chengqian said blankly at first: "Uncle, he just does what he wants."
But then, his mind was shaken, and he looked at Changsun Wuji in horror, obviously intending to silence him.