Impeachment will make me stronger, and I will be invincible on the road to death.

Chapter 377 Taking risks

"Plot?" Yang Yanzhang was stunned, and then he remembered something and said in surprise: "You promised me that you would help me ascend the throne and become emperor."

"That's right." Han Rui nodded and said, "Unfortunately, later you changed your mind and decided to recommend Li Ye as the crown prince. In this way, my efforts would have been in vain."

Yang Yanzhang was silent and did not argue. It was true. If he had really followed the agreement at that time, Han Rui would not be in such a state of despair today.

Even being forced into a desperate situation, he had no choice but to take a desperate risk and unite with the Turkic envoys, intending to overthrow Chang'an City and establish a new country, thereby escaping responsibility.

Of course, the facts proved that Yang Yanzhang's choice was correct. Not only was the plan successful, but it was also executed smoothly. However, he never imagined that Han Rui would conceal the Turkic mission.

The inside story of colluding with Goguryeo made him suffer a lot and almost cost him his life.

"Now, we are even." Yang Yanzhang sighed.

Han Rui shook his head and said: "I didn't win in this game, which only means that I have bad luck."

"It doesn't matter if you don't admit it." Wei Zhongxian said ferociously: "Anyway, now you are a prisoner. No matter how you argue, you can't deny it."

"No need to interrogate, just take him down." Li Shimin waved his hand.

A group of government officials took the order and escorted Han Rui out of the palace.

"Wait a minute." Yang Yanzhang shouted: "Father, I have something that I must tell you."

"What happened?" Li Shimin asked thoughtfully, and it seemed that he had conclusive evidence.

"Father, please sit down first." Yang Yanzhang consoled him.

"Speak quickly if you have anything to say, don't hold back." Li Shimin said in a deep voice, quite annoyed.

Seeing this situation, Yang Yanzhang quickly knelt down and begged: "Father, my son is so bold. Please pardon Han Rui and let him leave the capital. You are not allowed to hold him accountable in the future."

Li Shimin's face suddenly darkened and he said indifferently: "Are you threatening me?"

"Don't dare." Yang Yanzhang kowtowed hurriedly, and his forehead hit the green brick floor with a thud, and soon blood dripped down, which was shocking.

"Your Highness, you are confused." Wei Zhongxian called anxiously, full of sadness.

Yang Yanzhang turned a deaf ear and only kowtowed and begged: "Father, I beg you as your son, please let him leave Chang'an. I beg you, I am willing to make meritorious service and make up for the mistakes I made."

Everyone was moved, including Han Rui, who was a little emotional. This child is indeed good.

"Do you know that you are the eldest son of the royal family and the future heir to the throne? Aren't you afraid of being laughed at when you plead for mercy like this?" Li Shimin said solemnly, with a kind look on his face.

"My son is not afraid. I just hope that my father can let him live." Yang Yanzhang said firmly.

"Nonsense." Li Shimin scolded: "How could I let the tiger return to the mountain? Even though he is loyal to me, between justice and family affection, what do you think I would choose?"

"My son knows that I cannot force my father." Yang Yanzhang whispered: "In this case, my son would rather lose his arms and apologize to my father."

"Nie Zhan, you are crazy." Wei Zhongxian was frightened and rushed to stop him. However, the stubborn Yang Yanzhang could not stop him at all. He grabbed the wooden stool next to him with his right hand and slammed it on his left shoulder, causing blood to splash everywhere.

"Hiss." Everyone gasped, inexplicably horrified that Yang Yanzhang actually did this.

Wei Zhongxian cried out and pulled hard, but Yang Yanzhang's strength was very strong, and he struggled to free himself. With tears streaming down his face, he begged: "Your Majesty, please save the emperor, please." Li Shimin's face darkened, and he stared. He looked at Yang Yanzhang for a long time and said slowly: "Yang Yanzhang, you have to think clearly. If I forgive Han Rui, it will definitely arouse public outrage in the future. By then, not only will you be finished, but I will not be able to protect him. Do you understand?"

"My son knows." Yang Yanzhang gritted his teeth and said, feeling very tangled and hesitant in his heart.

"Okay, since you don't trust me, then you will destroy your arms and demote yourself to a commoner, and I will be accommodating." Li Shimin said.

"No." Wei Zhongxian said loudly: "Long live your Majesty."

Li Shimin glanced at it and hummed: "Get out."

Wei Zhongxian got up in fear and helped Yang Yanzhang out. Yang Yanzhang struggled and refused: "No, I can't leave Han Rui alone."

"Shut up." Wei Zhongxian shouted, dragging Yang Yanzhang forward.

Yang Yanzhang struggled and shouted: "Father, you can't kill him."

"The traitor." Li Shimin was happy and ordered in a cold voice: "Take him to the side hall."

"I obey." Wei Zhongxian breathed a sigh of relief and dragged the unconscious Yang Yanzhang away.

"Your Majesty." Wei Zhongxian just turned around and heard a gentle and sweet voice again. He followed the sound and saw Empress Changsun walking in with a gentle look on her beautiful face. She said softly: "I give you my regards, Your Majesty." .”

"My dear, thank you for your hard work." Li Shimin smiled and waved his hand to signal the guards to leave. When the house was empty, he asked slowly: "My dear, what's the matter?"

"Your Majesty, I have something I want to remind you." Queen Changsun said.

Li Shimin frowned and said, "Just tell me."

Empress Changsun hesitated for a moment and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, although Han Rui deserves death, he is the son of Prince Han after all. If he is executed, he will be cut into pieces with a thousand knives, or beheaded in public.

I'm afraid it will chill the hearts of the clan kings. More importantly, if the Han royal family is exterminated, the people in the court may not be able to convince the public. "

"My concubine's words are reasonable, but does Han Rui have any intention of rebellion?" Li Shimin asked: "How can I trust his loyalty?"

"I feel that he should be innocent." Empress Changsun thought: "After all, the Han family has been loyal for generations. Han Rui is the only child of the Han family and a scholar. How can he have the scheming to participate in the struggle for power."

"This, who knows." Li Shimin said: "Besides, he has violated the holy will and deceived the emperor many times. This debt cannot be settled."

"It is inconvenient for me to intervene in this matter." Empress Changsun said: "It is said that upright officials cannot handle household affairs. Your Majesty's decision to deal with Han Rui will naturally be decided by Your Majesty, and I will not interfere."

Li Shimin nodded slightly, suddenly laughed, and said with appreciation: "My dear concubine, you are more considerate of me than before."

Empress Changsun pursed her lips and smiled, but did not respond. In fact, she was not uninvolved. She just understood that Li Shimin liked to hear good things, so it was not appropriate to speak too directly, so as not to offend Long Xin.

"Your Majesty, then, you can let Han Rui go now." Wei Zhongxian took the opportunity to say, looking at Li Shimin eagerly.

Li Shimin waved his hand and said sternly: "Send an order to escort Han Rui to the Criminal Punishment Department and keep him under strict guard."

"Here." Two forbidden soldiers came up and carried the unconscious Han Rui out. Yang Yanzhang stood there blankly, looking lost.

(End of this chapter)