Chapter 468 End
"Zhinu, how long have you been back to Chang'an?"
After suddenly asking this question, Li Zhi was a little curious, and he felt a little uneasy, and replied softly.
"I don't remember. It's been several years, maybe four years, or five years. After Anton started the war, Erchen returned to Chang'an. To be precise, after being betrayed by Xu Jingzong, Erchen had no intention of staying in Anton. Everyone might be betrayed. Only parents would not let their children suffer. When they were tired, they would come back."
Li Er had heard about the betrayal of Xu Jingzong for a long time, but he had never seen Xu Jingzong do anything that was unfavorable to Li Zhi, so he never paid attention to it. This should not be called betrayal, but it should be considered a good bird to choose a tree to rest.
But Li Er didn't say this to Li Zhi and chuckled softly.
"So it's been so long. I thought it's only one or two years. There have been many things recently. I don't have time to ask you what the reason for the White Jade Palace is. Tell me, I've always heard others say it, but I haven't heard you say it yet."
"Brother, this is the case. On that day, Erchen was buying some things that his family needed in the East City. Later, he thought about going to Baiyu Palace to buy some clothes for Wang. When he arrived at Baiyu Palace, he found that his elder brother and Xu Xin were blocked in the White House. Those scholars who were ignorant of life and death kept asking about the things that happened back then. Erchen was worried that his elder brother would fight them, so he shouted outside the door, but Zhang Wanbai started to scold him. Erchen was already angry at the time, but he couldn't help but attack Zhang Wanbai."
After hearing this, Li Er nodded calmly and said softly.
"So you beat Zhang Wanbai to a serious injury and was admitted to the hospital. After hearing what you said, I realized that your temper was the same as that of other princes. It was not wrong to follow me. Then why did you beat me up again?"
"He is the culprit, and without him there wouldn't be these scholars."
"It makes sense, but I heard that you want to bring the Baiyu Palace's Xu Xin back to the mansion for interrogation. Moreover, this Xu Xin has appeared in Chang'an for more than ten years. What do you want to take the Xu Xin back to the mansion for interrogation?"
"Who has my father heard of the slander? How could I return home with a favor? I just wanted to teach him a lesson."
Li Zhi's face was plain, without any nervousness and timidity? Li Er nodded and said lightly.
"Why did you search the scholars in your mansion? They pretended to be servants in your mansion? And these people insisted that they went to Baiyu Palace to make trouble that day because they were instructed by you. Not only that, the witnesses in Baiyu Palace that day told Dali Temple that it was Zhang Wanbai who wanted to withdraw these people? They would not make them embarrassed and satisfied. Instead, you came forward to protect them? And told one of the scholars that they would give them rewards after the matter was completed? Official titles and money."
"Father? Baiyu Palace was originally a member-based business? They would naturally tend to speak in favor of Zhang Wanbai? Blame the mistake on Erchen? Of course, there are also mistakes in this matter. Erchen can apologize to Baiyu Palace to admit his mistake? As for saying that these scholars appeared in Erchen's mansion, it is simply nonsense. The book was not from Erchen's mansion? The constable of Dali Temple saw the assassin breaking into this yard with his own eyes, which was the most obvious frame-up? As for their confession, the result was nothing more than being forced to confess."
Li Er laughed and stopped asking questions? The scholars of Dali Temple have admitted that this erotic lyrics and erotic song was written by them, and the people from Baiyu Palace also corrected that these people were scholars who made a big fuss in Baiyu Palace that day, because one of them had the scars on his face left by Zhang Wanbai.
During the interrogation, the queen kept singing. The constables in Dali Temple did not even slam the hairs of these people. Where did they get the torture and confession?
Li Er no longer wants to ask about this matter. Li Zhi, who was still quibbling in front of the ironclad evidence, made Li Er feel unfamiliar. Since he beat Zhang Wanbai, this son made Li Er feel a little unfamiliar.
In his impression, Li Zhi was a gentle child. He would not compete for favor, quarrel with others, or deceive his father. But now Li Zhi has become like this, and Li Chengqian has become more gentle.
Li Er gave Li Zhi a chance, skipped the topic, and spoke again.
"I heard that you went to Guanlong not long ago and met with the patriarchs of several major families. What did you tell them?"
Li Zhi replied with a smile.
"It's nothing. I just heard them nag about some old accounts, saying that Li Chengqian wanted to seek rebellion with them. Then he went to Yu's house to take a look. Yu Jin died at the hands of Helian Fanyin. Helian Fanyin killed someone for no reason. As the King of Jin of the Tang Dynasty, Erchen should have an explanation for the Yu family. Erchen was also worried that Hou Mo Chen's family would do something irrational and went to appease him. In addition, Erchen met Changsun Jiaqing halfway, but unfortunately, he let this guy run away. He seemed very active in Guanlong."
"Well... I have also heard about Changsun Jiaqing, but the Guanlong family has great capabilities. They have been in charge of the world for hundreds of years. I have suppressed them for many years and have obtained the current situation. You should not have any connection with the Guanlong family."
"My son knows."
He agreed happily, but he was sneering and disdainful to his father's words. The network behind Li Chengqian had a huge network of relationships and many supporters. A single princeling could shake half of the Tang Empire. If he didn't seek support from Guanlong, how could he fight against them?
Father, you are a fool, but I am not stupid. Only after Guanlong supports me as the emperor can they get everything they want.
Now that I have talked about two things, Li Er's expression has not changed, and it seems that he is talking about those harmless little things.
Li Er stood up and stretched his waist, yawning.
"Zhinu, some people say that Suo Yuanli is your person. You captured Gongshu Datu and asked about muskets and drought thunder. But I don't believe it. I think you are the most well-behaved among all the princes and the one that makes me worry the most. The people around you are also capable. I am very relieved of you. But now many people in the court are targeting you, which is very unfavorable to you. I want you to leave Chang'an and hide. When the news of the matter passes, you are back."
Li Zhi's expression changed, he stood up and looked at Li Er and frowned.
"Where is the father who wants his son to go? Do you also doubt his son? Do you say that his father wants his son to leave Chang'an for Li Chengqian's reputation? Are you a little biased?"
Li Er ignored Li Zhi's question, picked up the imperial edict from the table, and said softly.
"I have already drafted the decree. When you receive this imperial edict, leave Chang'an. If you leave Chang'an early, some things will be suppressed, which will also save me your worries."
"Father, do you really want to do this? Your actions tell your son-in-law Li Chengqian will become the crown prince again."
"Actually, he has always been the candidate for the prince in my heart. He is more suitable to be an emperor than you. After all, he will not attack his own brothers."
Li Er's face changed and became very cold.
Chapter completed!