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Chapter 1341 Rebellion against Tiangang
The capture of Li Yue, the governor of Dongdu, indeed made Emperor Ruizong of Tang, Li Dan, panic. As long as Li Yue could not resist Li Longji's pressure and gave him away, the result would naturally make him, the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, infamous.

Then, Li Dan, the Emperor Ruizong of Tang, who had scared himself, decided to beg for mercy from his son. You know, he and Li Xian, the Emperor Zhongzong of Tang, were both irresponsible, otherwise their mother Wu Zetian would not have snatched the throne away from them.

Emperor Ruizong of Tang, Li Dan, summoned Crown Prince Li Longji and asked with a forced smile, "Third Brother, I heard you captured Li Yue, the governor of Luoyang, the Eastern Capital?"

"Father, according to the investigation of my men, the mastermind behind the "Human Face Flower Case" is Li Yue. So in order to get the antidote to the "Human Face Flower" as soon as possible to rescue my aunt, I can only take the initiative to have Li Yue arrested." At this time, Crown Prince Li Longji looked at Li Dan with a hint of meaning and said, preparing to make a final understanding of Li Dan in front of him today.

"Then do you have any evidence?" Tang Ruizong Li Dan naturally noticed the attitude of his son in front of him, and naturally suppressed his inner displeasure and looked at Li Longji and asked back.

"Of course! No matter what, Li Yue is an important official of the Tang Dynasty. He wouldn't do anything rash without any evidence."

"Then... did you get the antidote?" In the end, Emperor Ruizong of Tang, Li Dan, could not resist the eagle-like gaze of his son.

"I got it! In addition, I have organized royal doctors and folk doctors to conduct research. I believe that we will soon achieve a breakthrough and find an antidote." However, at this time, Crown Prince Li Longji still looked very complacent.

"Huh? That's good! That's good. It seems that you, Third Brother, are truly capable of shouldering the responsibility of this world."

"Father, please abdicate!" Crown Prince Li Longji suddenly said to Li Dan on the throne.

"Ah? Third brother, what did you say?" As expected, Li Dan was speechless when he suddenly heard Prince Li Longji's words.

"Father, I have just learned everything from Li Yue. For the sake of the future stability of the Tang Dynasty, I beg you to abdicate immediately."

"..."At this time, Tang Ruizong Li Dan was shaking with anger, and the only word left in his mind was "reverse Tiangang".

Looking at his father, Emperor Li Dan, who was trembling with anger, Li Longji said with all his patience exhausted, "Father, from the Chang'an black tea case to the current human face flower case, my aunt and I have been patient with you for a long time."

After careful consideration, the free-spirited and trouble-making Li Dan finally compromised. "Alright! I agree to abdicate, but I want to wait until the day of the grand opening ceremony of the Cantian Tower to announce it."

"Okay! I agree to your request, father, but I hope you won't cause any more trouble, otherwise it will be very difficult for me and my aunt." Although he didn't understand the insistence of Emperor Li Dan, Li Longji, who thought he was in power, still agreed.

However, based on Li Longji's long-term understanding of his father, he finally issued a warning with a strong threat, and he really didn't want any more trouble to happen.

"Uh……"

At this time, Tang Ruizong Li Dan was undoubtedly feeling very aggrieved. After all, the feeling of being forced by his son and sister was not good, but he had no ability to resist. If he wanted to blame someone, it was because he had no strength at all.

However, Feng Nei Shi, the confidant of Emperor Ruizong of Tang, Li Dan, had a completely different idea, because in his eyes, the behavior of Li Longji and Princess Taiping was to rebel against the Tiangang, and he did not want to leave the stage with Emperor Ruizong of Tang, Li Dan.

Eunuch Feng looked at Li Dan in anger and said, "Your Majesty, the Crown Prince and Princess are really going too far. How can they force Your Majesty to abdicate like this?"

"Alas! Everyone in the Tang Dynasty knows that I, the emperor, am just a decoration. No one takes me seriously at all." At this time, Li Dan, Emperor Ruizong of Tang, shook his head with a bitter face. If he had been tougher back then, he would not have allowed Wu Zetian to ascend the throne.

Eunuch Feng naturally cursed Emperor Ruizong Li Dan in his heart, and then deliberately followed Li Dan's wishes and said viciously, "Your Majesty, we can't give up just like that!"

"Eunuch Feng, what do you think?" As expected, Eunuch Feng's words made Emperor Ruizong of Tang, Li Dan, become somewhat expectant again.

"Your Majesty, didn't the former Chang'an County Magistrate Yuanlai say that Su Ning was fond of women? How about we find a way to give Su Ning a few beautiful palace maids? Even if we can't win Su Ning over to our side, we can at least create a rift between the Crown Prince and that bastard Su Ning."

"Yeah, that makes sense! If it weren't for this Su Ning, the prince would never have been able to find Li Yue so quickly."

"Your Majesty, if you agree, I will go down and make the arrangements right away."

"Okay! Go ahead! We must not let the prince and his men have too much fun."

"Yes."

Then Eunuch Feng went down to select three beautiful maids of moderate weight, and then went straight to the residence of the General of the Central Army in the Eastern Capital of Suning, and read out the oral order of Emperor Ruizong of Tang, Li Dan, to give Suning three palace maids.

Eunuch Feng looked at Su Ning, who hadn't reacted yet, and urged him, "General Zhonglang, kneel down quickly to receive the decree and express your gratitude."

"Eunuch Feng, why did the emperor suddenly reward me with a beautiful concubine?" At this time, Su Ning looked at Eunuch Feng with a confused face and asked.

"Haha, naturally it's to reward you, General Zhonglang, for your outstanding performance in investigating the 'Human Face Flower Case'."

"General Suning thanks the Emperor for his grace."

"Well, just work hard for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and that will be your greatest gratitude to His Majesty." However, at this time, Eunuch Feng said something unexpectedly in a low voice.

"Yes! Eunuch Feng, I won't bother you." Su Ning responded with a flicker in his eyes.

At this time, Su Ning also felt the subtlety of Feng Nei Shi's words. For a moment, Su Ning was a little confused. Suddenly, he realized that these powerful people in the Tang Dynasty were too complicated. No wonder Wu Zetian came up with an "informer system" in her later years. It was really that these powerful people in the Tang Dynasty played "Infernal Affairs" too well.

After Feng Nei Shi, the confidant of Emperor Ruizong of Tang, Li Dan, left the Su Mansion, Su Ning felt very unhappy when she saw the three palace maids with arrogant faces. It was obvious that these three women thought that they had been contaminated with the royal aura because they served the royal family.

However, Suning was not prepared to set rules for these three palace maids, because he knew that the reward from Emperor Ruizong of Tang, Li Dan, was definitely not well-intentioned. If it was not handled properly, it might make Li Longji angry. You know, Li Longji is not a humble king.

Then, Suning immediately went to the East Palace in Luoyang and found the young eunuch Gao Lishi to explain the matter. "Eunuch Gao, Eunuch Feng, who was with the emperor, just now, brought three palace maids. He said they were beautiful concubines that the emperor had bestowed upon me."

"Oh? General Zhonglang, you accepted them all?" Sure enough, Suning's explanation made Gao Lishi think more meaningfully.

"Eunuch Gao, I don't have the power to refuse! If His Royal Highness the Crown Prince thinks I shouldn't accept them, then I can only keep them temporarily."

"Well, what you said makes sense. Then wait in the side hall first. I will go and report to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince now." "Yes! Eunuch Gao."

As expected, Crown Prince Li Longji immediately understood Emperor Ruizong Li Dan's intentions, then sneered and said, "Gao Lishi, how do you think I should deal with this matter?"

"Your Highness, Suning is actually very capable, otherwise His Majesty would not have used the beauty trap, so we in the Eastern Palace had better continue to trust Suning." Gao Lishi naturally heard Li Longji's anger at this time, but Gao Lishi valued Su Ning even more.

"Well, that makes sense! Gao Lishi, you select three palace maids from the East Palace to give to Su Ning. No matter what, I will not appear more stingy than my father." Sure enough, the young eunuch Gao Lishi had become Li Longji's confidant at this time, and every word he said touched Li Longji's heart.

"Yes! Your Highness the Crown Prince."

Then Crown Prince Li Longji suddenly looked at Gao Lishi and said, "Gao Lishi, what do you say about promoting Suning to the rank of General of the Jinwu Guard?"

"This...isn't the promotion too fast? You know, Su Ning hasn't been the General of the Central Army for half a year yet." However, Gao Lishi tried to suppress his surprise and pretended to persuade him. In fact, he couldn't help but feel itchy when he thought of the gold, silver and jewelry that Su Ning had secretly given him.

"That's all right! I just want all the noble families and ministers to know that only by being loyal to me can they rise to prominence in the Tang Dynasty."

"Yes! Your Highness, but Suning is indeed very capable. The people talked about his impressive performance of slashing the Sky Iron Bear with his sword yesterday. Plus, he doesn't come from a prominent family, so from now on, Suning can only rely on you, Your Highness."

"Well, that makes sense. This is why I decided to reuse Suning."

Then Crown Prince Li Longji did not summon Suning, but instead asked Gao Lishi to reward Suning with three more palace maids. Then Suning left with the three palace maids with a happy smile.

Suning did not expect that the competition between Li Dan and Li Longji, father and son, would be so fierce. In the end, it was a small character like him who benefited. From then on, he could naturally enjoy these beauties of the Tang Dynasty without any worries.

However, he thought that it would not be long before Crown Prince Li Longji would drive Li Dan off the throne, and that Li Longji would definitely use him more. Given Li Longji's ambitious, extravagant and licentious character, he could even rebel like An Lushan and Shi Siming.

However, Pei Xijun looked at Su Ning with a cold brow and questioned, "Suning, what's going on? Didn't you take three palace maids to the East Palace? Why did you bring back three more?"

"Oh! It's hard to explain! This is not a battle between the emperor and the prince, but it is an outsider who is suffering." At this time, Su Ning sighed and pretended to be helpless.

"Hmph! Are you sitting on the wax? Why do I feel like you look very happy?" Pei Xijun said with a sneer on his face as he looked at Su Ning with his eyes crookedly smiling.

"Haha, Xijun, the emperor and the prince have given me a maid, so I can't refuse her even if I want to."

"Humph! It's a bargain for you, you bastard."

"Hehe, don't worry! You will definitely get the public rations you deserve every day."

"Bah! You rascal!"

In fact, even if Pei Xijun is extremely reluctant in his heart, he knows that it is impossible for Suning to be devoted to him. Therefore, Pei Xijun, who knows that he can no longer live without Suning, can only accept this.

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At the same time, Su Wuming and Lu Lingfeng also felt helpless. Suning's operation was too quick and decisive, and it could be said that they were not given any chance to react at all.

Although everyone would be happy as long as the case could be solved, Su Wuming and Lu Lingfeng felt uncomfortable, as if they had been tricked by Suning.

Lu Lingfeng looked at his good friend Su Wuming with a depressed look on his face. He had heard that Su Ning had been promoted, had a raise, and married a concubine. "Su Wuming, why do I feel so uncomfortable?"

"Hey! Actually, I feel unhappy too. I didn't expect that Suning already has so much evidence in his hands." Su Wuming also felt very aggrieved at this time.

"We can't just swallow this loss. Suning did get a promotion for his achievements, but what does he think of us?"

"Alright! This case does require an explanation from Su Ning. I'm also very curious about his process of solving the case. I suddenly feel like he's the direct disciple of my mentor, Di Gong."

"That's right! This time, at least we have to get our mentor's case-solving notes back."

"Well, you have a point."

Then Su Wuming and Lu Lingfeng came to visit Su Ning together. However, at this time, Su Ning's promotion order had already been issued. Now Su Ning is the General of the Jinwu Guard of the Tang Dynasty. You must know that the General of the Jinwu Guard is the deputy of the General of the Jinwu Guard. Naturally, his power and status are not comparable to that of the General of the Jinwu Guard.

When Su Ning saw Su Wuming and Lu Lingfeng coming to visit together, he naturally understood the distress in the hearts of these two brothers, and took the initiative to take out two brand new books and handed them to them.

Su Wuming took the hardcover book and looked at Su Ning in surprise and asked, "Su Ning, what is this?"

"I have reprinted Di Gong's notebook and used the best quality paper and printing technology. This has never been seen in the history of the Tang Dynasty or even in the history of China." At this time, Su Ning explained to Su Wuming and the others with a smile on his face.

Su Wuming glanced through the hardcover edition and nodded. "It's really good! Are you planning to publish the notes of your mentor, Di Gong, throughout the world?"

"No! This manuscript of Di Gong's crime-solving is too technical. Even if it were published, it wouldn't be very popular. So I've arranged for someone to sort out the cases Di Gong had solved. Then, combining this manuscript with the historical facts of our Tang Dynasty, they compiled them into stories and collected them in a collection of novels called 'Detective Di Renjie's Detective Cases'."

"What? How's the progress of your compilation now?" Sure enough, Su Wuming's breathing quickened after hearing Su Ning's explanation. You know, leaving a name in history is what every scholar strives for throughout his life.

At this time, Su Ning took out another new book and handed it to Su Wuming and Lu Lingfeng in front of him. "I have completed the compilation work. This is the sample book of Detective Di Renjie's Detective Cases. You two can help me correct it. You know, in order to compile this book, I have consulted many historical books."

"what……"

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(End of this chapter)