Back to the prosperous Tang Dynasty to be the emperor

Chapter 341

Everything went smoothly. Li Xian was in a very good mood, and he felt very at ease when he slept. He was always smiling in his dreams. Of course, Li Xian was not the only one who was in a good mood. Zhen's mood was also very comfortable. Although she had been busy all afternoon, it was already completely dark when she returned to the mansion, but Li Zhen didn't care at all. After getting off the carriage, she didn't even care about dinner. Yes, Shi Shiran walked towards the study room. Although his face was on the floor as usual, his footsteps were obviously much lighter than before. Zhen really wanted to hum the last ditty.

Li Zhen is very excited, and he also has enough reasons to be excited. Originally, it was a pleasant thing to watch a fierce battle in court for nothing, and it was a pleasant surprise if he could reap benefits from it. , not to mention that the benefits are really not small, Li Zhen is not free, but Li Zhen is very excited about it, and her demeanor is not too bad.

"See Father!"

As soon as they saw Li Zhen entering the study, Li Chong and others who had been waiting inside hurriedly got up and greeted each other, but Li Zhen ignored it and walked quickly to a middle-aged scribe who was bowing and saluting. , smiled gratifiedly, stretched out his hand and lifted it, and greeted him very politely: "Shoude, when did you arrive?"

"Returning to the prince, the son-in-law arrived before noon. It happened that the prince was entering the palace to discuss matters. The son-in-law didn't dare to disturb him, so he waited here for the prince's triumphant return."

This middle-aged literati was surnamed Pei, single-named Zheng, and styled Shoude. He was born in Xima Pei, and belonged to the same family as Pei Xingjian and Pei Yan. Official, and later sent to Sima of Xiangzhou, since Li Zhen was ordered to participate in political affairs, he tried to transfer him to the court. Resourceful and decisive, especially in government affairs.

"Triumph? Why did Shoude say that?"

Hearing Pei Shoude's words explain the mystery of the court discussion, Li Zhen couldn't help being taken aback, and immediately asked a question pretending to be puzzled.

"The prince already knows everything, so why should my son-in-law speak nonsense?"

Pei Shoude didn't say anything to explain, but asked back with a smile.

"Oh? Hahaha... Shoude is a really capable person. Gu has indeed gained a little today, but fortune and misfortune are unpredictable. Shoude came at the right time. Let's analyze one or two for Gu. Today's court discussion should follow" Gong Speaking of Ling's incident..." Li Zhen has always been convinced of Pei Shoude's ability, and she will not hide anything from him, so she laughed and went to the top and sat down, and said today with a relaxed face. He described the events before and after the court meeting in detail, and at the end, he asked with a smile, "Isn't it appropriate for Gu to deal with it like this?"

"Gao Hesheng is nothing more than a scapegoat. Sooner or later, he will die. In this case, there is nothing wrong with exchanging his death for a position in the Ministry of Industry. It will be convenient for this case to be closed. Even if others have doubts, there is no evidence to turn them around, so there is no need to think too much about this one, but my son-in-law has a doubt that can't be solved!"

Long before Li Zhen's return, Pei Shoude had already known the origin of the "Gongling" case from Li Chong and others, and had already speculated about the possible methods Li Zhen might adopt, which was not very different from the actual situation. Pei Shoude didn't find it surprising that Li Zhen's words were extravagant, and he was not as optimistic as Li Zhen, but meditated with a slight frown.

"Oh? Is there something wrong? Gu can't see it, Shoude let's talk to Gu and listen to it."

Seeing something wrong with Pei Shoude's expression, Li Zhen couldn't help but sink in her heart, raised her brows, and hurriedly asked.

"It's not really inappropriate, but my son-in-law doesn't understand what the King of England is doing. Well, according to what Brother Chong said, the crown prince just ran out of favor with the King of England a few days ago. The so-called pre-court contest The intention is too obvious, with the King of England's ability, how could he fail to see the mystery, and this time the 'Gongling' case is strange, if the son-in-law's prediction is not bad, it should be from the King of England Handwriting, even if it is not, it is inseparable from it, but it has only been two days, and the King of England has helped the prince to get the power of the government regardless of the past. Isn't it strange, the so-called abnormality must be a monster, unless... ..." Pei Shoude calmly analyzed while stroking his long beard, and as he was talking, his eyes suddenly lit up as if he remembered something strange, but his words stopped there, and he didn't see it for a long time. Speak again.

"Ok?"

"Brother-in-law, you are saying that there is no reason to be anxious to death, right?"

"Brother-in-law, you are..."

Pei Shoude was so dazed, but Li Chong and the others were all in a panic. It was exciting to hear, but there was no more to say, and the brothers didn't care that their father was still sitting at the head. He roared anxiously and made a fuss.

"Humph!"

Li Chong and the others were in a hurry, but Li Zhen was actually even more anxious, but when he saw the disciples making a fuss, he immediately pulled his face down, let out a cold snort from his nostrils, and instantly silenced the noise of the disciples pressed down.

"My lord, Haihan, my son-in-law thought about it a little earlier, and lost his mind."

As soon as Li Zhen's cold snort came out, not only the yelling Li Chong and others were stunned, but even Pei Shoude, who was thinking deeply, was awakened. Seeing that Li Zhen's expression was wrong, she quickly bowed and apologized .

"It's okay, but Shoude has any ideas?"

Li Zhen was anxious to know exactly what Pei Shoude saw. Since she didn't mind Pei Shoude's gaffe, she raised her hand with a smile, and hurriedly asked a question.

"Returning to the lord, I have some thoughts. Well, does the lord know the story about Shen Sheng Chong'er?"

Seeing that Li Zhen was also anxious, Pei Shoude didn't dare to hide it anymore, but he didn't give an answer directly, but asked back with a smile.

"Shen Sheng Chong'er? Well, you mean the King of England wants to leave?"

Li Zhen is also a person who has read a lot of history books, so she will not even know such a famous allusion. After hearing it, she immediately understood what Pei Shoude was going to say, but she was not sure that the truth would be so, probably because of her life. As a child of the Tian family, Li Zhen knew very well that once the prince of the direct line was resigned from the official position, it would be difficult for him to return to the court.

Pei Shoude clapped his hands lightly, shook his head and sighed, "That's right, this is the only explanation that makes sense. The lord must know what kind of person that person in the palace is, and how could he let him go if he can do it in the first grade of junior high school?" Fifteen, His Royal Highness is trying to pass the blame on, heh, it's really a good plan!"

"Well, that's true. In your opinion, what is it like to be lonely?"

Although Li Zhenren was an official outside all the year round, because of Concubine Yan De, he still knew a lot about the affairs in the palace. He knew how cruel Empress Wu was, so he would not doubt Pei Shoude's conclusion. What attitude to adopt, but some people are not sure.

"The King of England is a fierce tiger. If there is a storm, the whole world is afraid that there will be no one to control him. In this case, when it is time for court discussions, the prince may suggest that he go to the officials of Xiangzhou."

Pei Shoude smiled strangely, and gave a somewhat inexplicable answer.

"Well, Xiangzhou? Well, Gu understands, okay, this matter is settled like this, hahaha, okay, what a good official Xiangzhou!"

As soon as Pei Shoude's suggestion came out, Li Zhen was taken aback immediately—Xiangzhou is the place where Li Zhen's long-term official is located, and it is also the place where his foundation is. Zhen didn't froze for a long time, but in the blink of an eye, she figured out the key point, and couldn't help laughing out loud... The night was a bit late, but Gao Hesheng, who was curled up in a corner of the cell, was completely indifferent. Sleepy, staring blankly at the night sky outside the narrow iron window, his eyes are extremely lifeless, such a lost soul, how can he still have the demeanor of No. 1 servant, if it is not for his breathing, his chest rises and falls slightly If so, it is simply a dead zombie.

"Squeaky..."

A piercing sound of the door hinges turning suddenly sounded in the quiet night. Gao Hesheng woke up from the confusion in an instant, staring at the thick wooden door that was slowly pushed inward in horror, his body trembling. It was like sifting chaff, even though he was ready to be silenced since he fell into the inner court prison, but when the time really came, Gao Hesheng was still afraid.

"My lady, ah, my lady, old slave, old slave is wronged, my lady..."

As soon as the door opened, several young eunuchs holding lanterns surrounded Empress Wu and walked in from outside the door. When Gao Hesheng saw it, his spirit was immediately lifted, and he walked forward on his knees, crying began to cry.

"enough!"

Empress Wu seemed to feel a little guilty about Gao Hesheng, so she let him cry for a long time. It can be seen that this guy didn't stop crying, and he couldn't help being annoyed, and he drank coldly, Immediately, Gao Hesheng was so frightened that he fell to the ground, not even daring to raise his head.

"Your grievance is well known in my heart, but the situation is like this, and I can't save you. You can go on your own. Your two nephews, Gao Pang and Gao Cheng, will be taken care of by me. Their wealth is absolutely indispensable. If not, don't blame me for being ruthless!" Empress Wu glanced coldly at the trembling Gao Hesheng, said something unhurriedly, then waved her hand, and several young eunuchs rushed forward Go, take out a thick stack of documents, and force Gao Hesheng to sign on it.

"Your Majesty, please spare my life, my Majesty, please forgive my life, this old slave has always been loyal, and I asked my Majesty to save this old slave's life, this old slave is wronged..."

Gao Hesheng was originally a person who was afraid of death, and now he was facing the critical moment of life and death, even though Empress Wu had promised Shino, he wailed regardless.

"Ok!"

Seeing that Gao Hesheng didn't know how to flatter her, Empress Wu immediately pulled her face down, snorted coldly, and raised her hand, the few eunuchs who accompanied her didn't dare to neglect, and pulled Gao Hesheng forcefully. He dipped his hand in cinnabar and pressed it forcefully on the stack of documents. Then, ignoring Gao Hesheng's bitter cry, he handed over the prepared "confession" to Empress Wu.

"Help him!"

Empress Wu didn't even look at the "confessions", she just stuffed them into her large sleeves, turned around, and walked out the door gracefully, before leaving the door, she left a gloomy sentence.

(End of this chapter)