Li Chengqian of the Tang Dynasty: Please say long live His Majesty

Chapter 46: Stimulating Shangshu Youcheng, Method of Healing the Injured Leg

The night is getting dark and the sun is setting.

The exhausted Shangshu Youcheng Wei Chong finally returned to his own residence.

The red plaque hangs high and the green door is upright.

In the center of the lions in front of the mansion gate, Wei Chong dismounted.

The evening drums sounded, and the entire long street was deserted.

Wei Chong took a deep breath and walked into the mansion.

At this moment, the doorman came forward, his expression respectful but also concealing surprise as he bowed and said, "Sir, someone just delivered a letter to the mansion, asking you to open it yourself... and he just left when you returned."

Wei Chong stopped, frowned, and said thoughtfully: "Just left?"

"Yes!" The concierge nodded affirmatively and said, "He just left less than a quarter of an hour ago."

Wei Chong's face was suddenly filled with surprise, and he stretched out his hand and asked, "Where's the letter?"

"Here." The doorman quickly handed over the envelope.

There was no name on the envelope, but the paper used was quite expensive.

If you really want to investigate carefully, then no matter who it is, they can find out based on this point.

But is it really necessary to check?
Wei Chong shook his head slightly in his heart.

The man did this obviously not afraid of being investigated. If he is really found out, perhaps it will be time to lift the veil.

That would be disadvantageous to Wei Chong.

"Tell my wife that I, your husband, am going to the study first." Wei Chong said this and then strode towards the study.

Only the doorman was left standing there, bowing and looking curious.

……

The unmarked envelope was opened and placed on the table, and the letter paper was laid flat in front of Wei Chong.

There is only one line on it.

The case of the censor impeaching the Minister of Agriculture will be handled by the Right Prime Minister.

Looking at this plain line of words, Wei Chong couldn't help but feel cold all over.

Because he knew that what the letter said was true.

The Shangshu Zuo Pushe each had his own responsibilities. Unless the emperor specifically instructed otherwise, the affairs of the Sinong Temple should be reported to the Shangshu You Pushe Gao Shilian for handling.

If that's the case, then...

He is the one who should be judged as shallow-minded today.

So, is the emperor deliberately targeting Lu Chengqing?
Thinking of Lu Chengqing's distraught look when he left court today, Wei Chong couldn't help but feel a surge of empathy.

But if that became him...

Wei Chong couldn't help but shiver.

After coming to his senses, he picked up the envelope and letter paper, walked to the brazier beside him with a somewhat stiff body, threw the envelope and letter paper in, and then watched it burn.

Turning into ashes bit by bit.

The flames burned, but Wei Chong's heart was cold.

This was especially true when the figure sitting high on the imperial couch appeared silently in his mind.

This time it’s Lu Chengqing, so who will it be next time?
After a long time, Wei Chong withdrew his thoughts, but his brows frowned again.

Who sent this letter?

Wei Chong raised his head and looked at the darkness and cold wind outside the gap in the window.

Is it the house photo?

No, if it were him, then Lu Chengqing would not be so unlucky today.

So who is it?
Prince?
……

The moon was full on the fifteenth day of the lunar month, and jade showered the long courtyard. Inside the Chongjiao Hall, Li Chengqian calmly gazed at the moonlight outside, his mind filled with thoughts.

Suddenly, a burst of hurried footsteps sounded outside the hall.

Immediately, Li Anyan walked in quickly.

Looking at Li Chengqian who was sitting on the main couch, Li Anyan bowed solemnly and said, "Your Highness, both groups of people have returned."

Li Chengqian slowly came back to his senses, looked at Li Anyan, and said, "It's still the same rule as before. After you come back, you will be on duty for the entire month and you are not allowed to go out."

"Yes!" Li Anyan bowed solemnly, but his expression was a little hesitant as he lowered his head.

Li Chengqian raised his eyebrows calmly and said, "If you have anything to ask, just ask directly."

"Your Highness, will His Majesty really treat Wei Youcheng like that?" Li Anyan bowed with a serious expression.

"Are you asking, will the emperor still attack me?" Li Chengqian looked forward and said softly, "The relationship between Wei Youcheng and Pei Sheren is obvious. If the emperor attacks Wei Chong in the future, then he will also attack Pei Qing, and also attack me. So, let this be a reminder."

Li Anyan was stunned for a moment, then he bowed and said, "Yes!"

Li Chengqian continued, "If the emperor were to make another move against Wei Youcheng, with my reminder, at least he would be able to detect it and even be on guard. If he can keep his position, it would be very beneficial to me."

Today, Li Chengqian was in Taiji Hall, and his skillful handling of military weapons was a disguised way of catering to the generals in the army. He also won the approval of the civil officials for the work of the Sinong Temple.

If Li Chengqian had Wei Cong as a hidden chess piece in the Secretariat, his future would be much easier.

Yes, Wei Chong is a hidden chess piece.

If the emperor were to do the same to Wei Chong, his hidden chess piece, as he did to Lu Chengqing, Wei Chong would inevitably feel resentment.

Of course, there is also Lu Chengqing. Let's put this chess piece aside for now. When the day comes and the most appropriate opportunity comes, Li Chengqian will reveal the secret. At that time, it is predictable what the tortured Lu Chengqing will do.

The emperor framed the ministers, tut tut!
Moreover, this method is probably not limited to Wei Chong alone.

These people will be Li Chengqian's real foundation in the future, otherwise it will be too difficult.

"Your Highness, if Wei Youcheng and Pei Sheren become estranged from the Eastern Palace because of this incident, then all our efforts will be in vain." Li Anyan looked at Li Chengqian worriedly.

Li Chengqian smiled calmly and said, "Let them be. No matter what, their relationship with the Eastern Palace is already established, and no one can change it."

"Yes!" Li Anyan raised his eyes and immediately understood.

Their relationship with the Eastern Palace will not disappear just because they are estranged from the Eastern Palace.

If someone wants to take action against them, this relationship is always the reason.

"By the way, how is the Lu family doing?" Li Chengqian suddenly looked up.

Li Anyan suddenly became solemn and bowed his head slightly, saying, "Today, Lu Hu's father, brother, wife, and children were escorting his body back from Chang'an to Luoyang. That afternoon, while they were resting at the border of Luozhou and Huazhou, several skilled bandits barged in and not only robbed them of their money but also stole all the letters they had kept."

"So, they should have arrived at the Huazhou Governor's Mansion, right?" Li Chengqian asked casually.

"No, they should have returned to Chang'an. The specific place where this incident happened is in Yongzhou, and the Yongzhou government should have intervened." Li Anyan sneered.

"That's good." Li Chengqian sighed and said, "What sinful thing did Lu Hu do to make others so unwilling to let them go?"

Li Anyan bowed slightly and remained silent.

Li Chengqian raised his head and looked at the night outside the hall. After a long moment, he spoke, "Go back and rest. Tomorrow, Qingque's counterattack will come. We must be fully prepared."

Li Anyan immediately bowed solemnly and said, "Well, I will take my leave."

"Wait a moment." Li Chengqian stopped Li Anyan and asked, "How is the thing I asked you to do going?"

"The book "The Treatise on the Causes and Symptoms of Various Diseases·Intestinal Anastomosis" was delivered to the hands of Nestorian Li Qin three days ago. As for how he studied it, I don't know." Li Anyan's expression became serious. He knew what the book "The Treatise on the Causes and Symptoms of Various Diseases·Intestinal Anastomosis" was about.

Cut open the belly and sew up the broken intestines.

The prince hoped that Li Qin could cut open his broken leg and then reconnect it to fully recover.

Li Chengqian raised his head, sighed softly, and said, "An Yan, remember, my leg is the foundation of our existence. Everything else is just a passing cloud."

"Yes!" Li Anyan bowed and said, "I will protect Doctor Li."

"Tomorrow." Li Chengqian looked hopeful, yet calm, and said, "Tomorrow, protecting him will be a legitimate matter."

"Yes!"

(End of this chapter)