Invincible son

Chapter 154 153 [Backhand]

When Liu Zhi was about to explode, Pei Yue eased the situation with one sentence.

His majesty the emperor is wise and powerful, like the sun in the sky, so the prince will definitely not make mistakes. Even if there is something inappropriate, it is because the people around him deliberately misled, or did not fulfill their duty of admonition.

This has been the case since ancient times.

In fact, when Pei Yue uttered the word "unfilial", Liu Zhi couldn't help feeling flustered in his heart despite being furious.Most of the time, he didn't know what his father was thinking. Since the princes were all adults, why were they not allowed to observe politics?Later, he vaguely learned from his mother that his father had lofty aspirations, and he was determined to rule the world in his lifetime, and even made preparations for this purpose for more than ten years.At this time, the emperor is definitely not willing to cause too much internal friction between the court and China.

In all dynasties, the struggle for succession has been the most serious and terrifying internal conflict.

That being the case, why not establish the crown prince early?

He also heard from his mother that his father might not be satisfied with his overly irritable second brother, so the position of crown prince is pending.

With the empress' mother's repeated orders, Liu Zhi had thoughts in his heart. As time went by, he was no longer satisfied with staying in the palace as a noble prince, and gradually stretched out his hand.

Li Bingzhong was the first important official he came into contact with. To his surprise, the other party did not show obvious resistance, and this time he even wrote a letter asking him to come forward.This is the most powerful courtier that Liu Zhi has won over. As for the bigwigs from the two houses, it's not that he doesn't want to, it's just that he doesn't dare.For a long time, although he knew about Emperor Kaiping's ban, he still pretended not to know and slowly expanded his influence, like an ostrich with its head buried in the sand.

However, today in the lobby of the Ministry of Justice, this illusory bubble was pierced by Pei Yue's finger, and the latter even directly asked "the state owns two monarchs", how could Liu Zhi not be afraid?
Hearing Pei Yue's last words, Liu Zhi calmed down, and said expressionlessly: "What do you know about being a gentleman at such a young age? This king has already said it before, and today he is here just to watch, and will not interfere with Gao Shangshu. settle a lawsuit."

Gao Qiu praised in a timely manner: "Your Highness is open-minded and upright, which is truly a blessing to Liang."

Pei Yue remained silent.

Upon seeing this, Liu Zhi asked, "Could it be that you still have objections?"

Pei Yue sighed and said: "A lord taught me to follow the way but not the king, and follow the righteousness but not the father. This is called the great conduct of a person. Seeing His Highness here today, my heart is really in a mess. It's just a case of murdering my life." This criminal case will stigmatize His Highness, so I dare not say a word."

Liu Zhi frowned and said, "Who said that?"

Pei Yue showed reverence, and said slowly: "Master Yunshen is silent in Taishi Taige."

I don't know if Mo Moyun will regret after reading what happened in the lobby of the Ministry of Justice today that he shouldn't have written the first letter to Pei Yue in the name of Shen Danmo.In fact, his original intention of saying that was to test Pei Yue, but he didn't think so in his heart.

After all, for a person like him who is willing to be a lone minister for the sake of the emperor, how could he have the idea of ​​following the way but not the emperor?
To him, his way is king.

But when Pei Yue used it here, Liu Zhi was left speechless. He glanced at Li Zijun, whose eyes were full of begging, and then at the pale-faced eunuch in the palace, and flicked his robe. Xiu stood up and said: "Gao Shangshu will continue to settle the case, the king will go to the palace to pay his respects to the queen mother."

Gao Qiu hurriedly stood up and saluted, "Respectfully send off Your Highness."

Everyone bowed and saluted, and Pei Yue was no exception.

Liu Zhi ignored Li Zijun who was twitching his lips but didn't dare to speak, and when he passed by Pei Yue, he said, "Pei Yue, this king remembers you."

Pei Yue's body was like a rock, motionless, and he said calmly, "This is my honor."

Liu Zhi's ready words were immediately blocked in his throat, and in the end he could only turn into a cold snort, and walked away.

It's just that the back looks a little embarrassed.

Li Dun saw that the six princes were all suppressed by Pei Yue with his righteous name, and finally had no choice but to leave the field. He suddenly became flustered and pretended to glance at Li Zijun's eyes inadvertently, signaling him not to plead guilty.

Li Zijun was at a loss at the moment, and suddenly remembered what Pei Yun had said to him in prison, and it was like grabbing a life-saving straw. Before Gao Qiu and Pei Yue could continue to question him, he hurriedly said: "Lord Gao , The reason why I want to teach Pei Yue a lesson is because he does not observe filial piety! Mrs. Ding Yuanbo in Dingguo Mansion is my aunt and also Pei Yue's aunt, he has no filial piety towards his aunt!"

Gao Qiu looked at Pei Yue with scrutiny in his eyes.

Daliang inherited the old system of the former Wei Dynasty in some respects, and attached great importance to the principles of loyalty and filial piety. If Li Zijun's words were true, then his actions were justifiable.

But how could Pei Yue be unprepared for this?

He had told Ye Qi a long time ago that no one could accuse him of filial piety, otherwise why did he pretend to be a grandson on Taijun Pei's birthday?
Especially after Liu Zhi left, the biggest trouble weighing on his heart was gone, and he became more calm and calm at this moment.

After Li Zijun finished speaking, Pei Yue scolded sharply: "It's ridiculous!"

He cupped his hands towards Gao Qiu and said, "My lord, I have never been unfilial to the master and wife, everything can be proved by witnesses. If I am really unfilial, why would my wife give me the Lvliuzhuang outside the city?" Li Zijun, you have also been to Green Willow Village. You should know that Green Willow Village has [-] acres of fertile land. How dare you lie in front of Mr. Gao? , my wife will let people scold me, so how can she give me Zhuangzi's good land?"

Li Zijun said loudly: "Then you forced your own father to resign from the noble house, is it always true?"

Almost everyone in the capital knew about Pei Rong's resignation, and Gao Qiu was no exception. Although he guessed that there was something strange about it, he never thought that it would be the young man in front of him.

But after seeing Pei Yue's attitude when facing the sixth prince, Gao Qiu suddenly felt that this matter was very likely.

Naturally, Pei Yue would not admit it, and he retorted calmly and firmly: "Master Guangping and Master Shen of Taishitai Pavilion were present at the time, and they all knew that it had nothing to do with me. If Master Gao doesn't believe it, you can ask this Two adults."

He didn't say a word if it was superfluous.

Gao Qiu is naturally not stupid, this kind of thing is obviously a trap, I don't know how many secrets are involved, why should he be involved in the troubles of Xungui's mansion as a minister of the Ministry of punishment?

So he glared at Li Zijun, and said in a deep voice: "The trial today is about you sending people to murder Pei Yue, don't bring up any irrelevant words, otherwise, I will let you try the punishment of the Ministry of Punishment!"

Hearing his words, Pei Yue felt at ease, and at the same time realized that Gao Qiu's ambiguous attitude before was probably due to Liu Zhi. After he drove Liu Zhi away, he also let the Minister of the Ministry of Punishments unload him. The weight of the shoulders.

If you don't die after beating a snake, you will suffer from future troubles. Pei Yue no longer hesitated, stepped forward and said: "Master Gao, the case of Li Zijun's murder of me is very clear, and the facts are irrefutable. According to the law of Daliang, all murderers will be sentenced to three years in prison." "Wounded, strangled; killed, beheaded! Although I was lucky enough not to be murdered, Li Zi is unforgivably guilty, please punish me!"

Gao Qiu was even more surprised. He didn't expect Pei Yue to be able to read criminal laws well. Many officials of the Ministry of Criminal Justice may not have this diligence, and most of them still have to look up temporarily.

But is Li Zijun really going to be sentenced to three years in prison?

The development of the matter has greatly exceeded Gao Qiu's expectations. If Li Zijun insisted on refusing to admit it, he could still fool him. However, just now this idiot has clearly and unmistakably admitted that he did send someone to do it.

A principal came to the lobby suddenly and said to Gao Qiu: "My lord, there is a woman outside who claims to be Pei Yue's guard. She has very important evidence that Li Zijun sent someone to murder Pei Yue."

Li Zijun turned his head in disbelief when he heard the words, the fear on his face could no longer be concealed.

Pei Yue's heart warmed up. In fact, at this moment, he had already nailed Li Zijun to death with his own efforts, but he still felt very happy when he heard the chief executive's words.

Ye Qi came in time, and in order not to cause misunderstandings by others, she only said that she was her bodyguard.

This shows that the relationship between the two is closer than when they first met.

Perhaps it was due to my right hand that time on the bank of Qishui.

Pei Yue thought so.

(End of this chapter)