The gate can be raised extremely high, but one must be cautious in action, otherwise, it will be a recipe for death. Li Xian knew this very well, so after issuing an imperial edict, Li Xian no longer interfered with the people in Shiwei Alley.
Except for the necessary visits to the palace to pay respects, he didn't go anywhere every day. Although the cat was in his own house, practicing martial arts or reading a book, he seemed to be enjoying himself, as if he was making trouble with Zheng.
The uproarious investigation seems to show no concern at all.
Worried? As of now, Li Xian really has nothing to worry about. All the clues that should be wiped out have been wiped clean. Except for Luo Tong, the rest of the men who participated in the battle at Lion Tail Alley have been sent away long ago.
The Yangzhou branch in the south went to avoid the limelight for a while. As for the gangsters who were captured alive by Yan Desheng, that was none of Li Xian's business. Those people were just hired from restaurants by members of the action team for a small amount of money.
They are just boring idlers who don’t know anything at all. They are of no value at all. Li Xian’s life and death have nothing to do with them. Of course, if Empress Wu’s party wants to let these idlers come up with some false accusations, Li Xian will
Xian would have a headache, but as long as Yan Desheng didn't show up for a day, Empress Wu would not dare to do this trap. It was obvious that Yan Desheng, who had been destroyed long ago, would never have a chance to see the light of day again, no matter what
No matter how you calculate it, there is nothing that can cause Li Xian to worry.
There is nothing to worry about, but there are many things to worry about. Not to mention the trivial things in his own house, the most troublesome thing for Li Xian is that he can't go to see Zhao Qiong. It's not that Li Xian doesn't want to go, but that
You can't go, at least before the case of Shiwei Lane is closed, Li Xian can't appear in Zhao's house. As for the private invitation, the risk is still too great. Li Xian doesn't want to lose the big for the small, so he can't hold back his heart.
Apart from my longing for it, there was nothing I could do about it. Fortunately, since Empress Wu deliberately covered up the case, it probably wouldn't take long, and it would be over after a while.
Of course, the days will not go faster just because a person is in a good mood, but if a person is in a bad mood, the days will go slower and slower. Poor Li Xian has counted the days on his fingers several times, but only six days have passed.
, although the case in Shiwei Alley was handled vigorously, there was obviously no sign of closing the case. This made Li Xian very upset, but he had no choice but to endure it patiently. Perhaps God couldn't bear to let Li Xian endure it.
Because it was so hard, Li Xian finally mercifully sent a bell-breaker to Li Xian. Li Xulun, who was so traumatized by the murder, couldn't hold on any longer and hurriedly ran to Li Xian's house for help.
"Why is eighth brother free to come to my brother's house today? Is the case closed?"
As soon as Li Xulun arrived, Li Xian had already guessed his purpose, but he didn't intend to reveal it. He just smiled and introduced him into the backyard hall, seated the guests and hosts separately, and ordered people to serve him freshly brewed incense.
Tea, then he smiled and asked knowingly.
"No, no, no."
Li Xulun has regarded Li Xian as a role model since he was a child. He always thought that if he got a chance, he would be as good as Li Xian. When he took over the Shiwei Lane case this time, Li Xulun's confidence exploded.
They set up shop and planned to turn it into a solid case like the case of Shangguan Yi, which was Li Xiancheng's famous work. Unfortunately, the wish was beautiful, but the reality was extremely cruel. Poor Li Xulun had been living in the palace all these years, and he didn't know how to deal with it at all.
Without any experience, how could one have any clever means when such a big thing suddenly happened? After a few days of busy work, he had lost a lot of weight in his life, but he had no clue at all. Not only did he fail to take advantage of this opportunity to establish his prestige, but he also lost weight because of it.
Being unfamiliar with government affairs, he was often gossiped by foreign ministers. Under such an encounter, Li Xulun's overwhelming pride had already turned into discouragement. Now that he heard what Li Xian had seen, he felt ashamed in his heart, and his young face couldn't help but turn red.
He stuttered back, lowering his head, not daring to look into Li Xian's eyes.
"Oh? Is it so difficult? My eighth brother has suffered a lot."
Li Xian smiled gently and said something comforting.
"Seventh brother, little brother, little brother, ah, that..."
Hearing what Li Xian said, Li Xulun's face suddenly turned a little redder. He wanted to ask for help, but when the words came to his mouth, he couldn't say them out. He was holding it in until his face turned purple.
Tsk, this little guy is so thin-skinned that he can't even ask for help. It's so embarrassing! Li Xian and Li Xulun have been brothers for two generations. They know Li Xulun's temperament, but seeing him so shy, he still
I couldn't help but feel funny for a while, but no matter what, since Li Xulun came to the door asking for help, he had to help. Of course, before helping, Li Xian had to trick Li Xulun first, and he had to see clearly what Empress Wu was looking at.
If there was any movement, he could make plans again. He was not in a hurry to speak, and just gave Li Xulun an encouraging smile.
"Seventh Brother, I'm stuck in a quagmire right now and it's hard to find a way out. Please take the time to give me some pointers. I'd like to thank you in advance."
Li Xulun secretly took a look at Li Xian's face and saw that Li Xian was smiling particularly kindly. The panic in his heart was greatly relieved. He mustered up the courage and hurriedly said what he wanted in one breath.
After that, his breath was messed up, and he could only breathe heavily, showing his embarrassment.
"Eighth brother, there is no need to be like this. You and I are brothers. How can I sit idly by and ignore the eighth brother's matter? It's just that this matter is the decree of the father and the mother. It also involves internal prohibition. The father and the mother have not been informed."
"I'm sorry, but I can't get involved as a brother, so..." Li Xian first smiled, then frowned, and said in an embarrassed tone.
"Ah, this, this..."
Li Xulun was really helpless, so he went to Li Xian's house. He thought that if he made a request, with Li Xian's generosity, he would be willing to help, but he forgot that the Tian family had its own scruples. After all,
Li Xian is now the prince who founded the palace. Without a decree, he is really not suitable to participate in cases related to internal prohibition. If the matter is exposed, Li Xian is very likely to be impeached for "conspiracy."
The risk is certainly not small. When Li Xianyi made this point clear, Li Xulun's enthusiasm suddenly froze, and his little face wrinkled up in pain.
"Eighth brother, my mother has always been wise. Why don't you ask my mother's advice?"
Seeing Li Xulun there in a daze, Li Xian couldn't help but laugh and asked a question casually.
"I wanted Brother Qi to know about it, so my younger brother asked about it, but, but... Alas, the queen mother just said, 'This case is important, and a result must be reached as soon as possible.' Alas, my younger brother didn't know that the matter was serious, and it was true.
I was anxious to solve the case, but..." Upon hearing what Li Xian said, Li Xulun's already bitter face suddenly became even more bitter, and he sighed constantly. He had suffered great grievances, but had nowhere to complain.
The image of a bitter child.
Close the case as soon as possible? Ha, as expected! Li Xian is not a rookie like Li Xulun who knows nothing. He has grasped the hidden meaning of Empress Wu's words just after listening to it - the key to whether the case is closed or not is to be closed quickly.
It's okay. Obviously, the purpose of Empress Wu's words was not to say this to the stupid boy Li Xulun, but to Li Xian. What it released was a signal of compromise.
"Oh, that's it. Does the Queen Mother have any other instructions?"
Li Xian was very thoughtful and would not rush to make a decision just because of Li Xulun's words. Instead, he continued to ask questions carefully.
"No, I wish I had it, but my mother didn't give me a chance to ask again. Alas, it's hard for me to see my mother these days. Seventh brother, you see..."
Li Xulun shook his head in distress, sighed, and looked at Li Xian helplessly, as if he wanted to ask for help but didn't dare to ask.
"Well, that's it. Is there any explanation from the father?"
Although Li Xian had already made a calculation in his mind, he still did not intend to speak out immediately. Instead, he nodded thoughtfully and asked hesitantly.
"Father just said that there is no rush. If the case is difficult, it is okay to give me a little more time. He didn't say anything else. Seeing that my father has been in a bad mood these days, I didn't dare to disturb him, so I could only I came to Brother Qi to think of a solution. Brother Qi, can you help me?" At this point, Li Xulun couldn't care less about losing face. He stood up suddenly and said to Li Xian. Bow and ask for help directly.
"Eighth brother, there is no need to be like this. Let's make some plans for my brother's good life."
Li Xian did not stand up to return the salute, but pressed his hand solemnly, indicating that Li Xulun should take a seat. Then, he ignored Li Xulun's pitiful gaze, frowned slightly, and began to think deeply about himself - it had already happened. Before sending the plan, Li Xian had already calculated everything. He had already made relevant plans for various possible situations, so he was not worried that he would not be able to pass the test. Of course, Empress Wu's compromises were naturally various. The best one in the situation, Li Xian did not ask that Empress Wu would be lenient to him in the future, but only that Empress Wu would have some scruples when she planned to plot against him in the future. As for whether Empress Wu would hold a grudge for this, Li Xian did not I don't care very much. The two parties are irreconcilable natural enemies. It doesn't matter whether they hate it or not. Furthermore, in Li Xian's view, Empress Wu's primary target at the moment can only be the prince, not herself. In this battle, After that, it may be time for Empress Wu to take action against the prince. Before that, the possibility of Empress Wu causing trouble is extremely small. In other words, the two sides may be able to coexist peacefully for a period of time, although this period will not be too long. But for Li Xian, it was enough. At least he could plan a safe way to marry Zhao Qiong home.
"Brother Qi, is there anything you can do?"
Li Xulun waited pitifully for a long time, and finally Li Xian raised his head. Before Li Xian could speak, he couldn't wait to ask.
"Well, there is a way, but..."
Li Xian nodded solemnly, but he only said half of the words before he stopped, making Li Xulun scratch his head in anxiety...