"What, is there anything else?"

A look of doubt appeared on Li Zhi's face. To be honest, this was the first time he saw Li Hong's childlike expression as if he had done something wrong. △￠

"Uh, Father, where is the Queen Mother? I want to ask my mother for peace with me!"

Li Hong said with a little guilty look on his head.

Unexpectedly, when he looked up, he happened to meet Li Zhi's narrow gaze. When he remembered that when he came, Shangguan Wan'er said that everything that happened last night fell into Li Zhi's ears, and her face turned slightly red.

"I know you're wrong?"

Li Zhi spoke softly with a playful smile on his face.

"Father, my son-in-law was in a hurry last night and ran into my mother's queen. I thought it was not right now! Therefore, my son-in-law wanted to ask my mother for her mistake!"

Seeing that his little thoughts were exposed, Li Hong's face turned a little red and his voice lowered.

"No need to pay your respects!"

Li Zhi's face suddenly became a little serious and he spoke softly.

"Hong'er, I know that you have been educated in the Eastern Palace since you were young and have not been close to your mother. Moreover, in the outer court, there have been many complaints about your mother's handling of government affairs over the years, but remember, no matter what, I and the queen are doing it for you, for the Tang Dynasty! You must not be jealous of this!"

Li Zhi's tone was very serious, which made Li Hong pay attention to it.

In fact, looking around the previous things, Empress Wu did not do anything out of the ordinary. Some possible signs were finally proved that Empress Wu had nothing to do. It was just that the countless quarrels and political disagreements between Li Hong and Empress Wu over the years have not been so easy to eliminate...

As soon as he thought of this, Li Hong's expression was a little sad.

However, Li Zhi obviously did not intend to continue speaking, but instead paused and spoke hesitantly.

"But your mother asked me to tell you something..."

For some reason, when Li Zhi said this, his tone was so hard to speak, and his expression was quite embarrassing.

"Is it really impossible to make a mistake when she asks your sixth brother's case?"

Li Hong's expression was slightly stunned, and his face became a little dim.

He didn't expect that Empress Wu would instruct this matter. In fact, he also wanted to let Li Xian go, but once he walked out, it would be difficult to turn back...

Seeing Li Hong's attitude, a hint of disappointment flashed across Li Zhi's face.

In fact, this case has actually depended on Li Hong's intentions. He also knew the cruelty of the royal struggle, but it was precisely because of his experience that he tried his best to avoid it at the beginning.

Unfortunately, human greed is endless. Li Xian has indeed brought it to his own fault and cannot blame others.

"Father, I will pay my respects to my mother another day! It's too late today, I'll leave!"

After a moment of silence, Li Hong still did not answer Li Zhi's words. He bowed and turned around to say goodbye.

But this attitude has already shown his attitude...

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It was not until he walked out of Zichen Hall that Li Hong breathed a sigh of relief and looked at the magnificent hall behind him, not knowing what it felt.

Logically speaking, he should be happy. The emperor completely followed his memorials. Although Li Xian had some objections to his handling, there was no fault this time and everything went smoothly.

Even Li Zhi even revealed that he wanted to pass it in advance, which was an unexpected surprise.

But no matter what, Li Hong couldn't feel a trace of joy in his heart.

"Your Highness, what's wrong with you? But what are the troubles about the outside court today?"

Until he returned to the East Palace, Li Hong still looked depressed. Pei sat beside him with some difficulty, his voice still soft.

The imperial doctor said that her due date was only these few days, so she was particularly careful these days.

"The sixth brother's disposal has been decided, behead him! The emperor and the emperor of the Yong Mansion were demoted to common people and would never be allowed to enter the capital!"

Li Hong's voice was filled with melancholy and he said in a daze.

"ah!"

Pei gently covered her little mouth with a hint of shock on her face. Although she knew what happened last night, Pei was still a little surprised by such a treatment.

After all, that's a prince!

"Your Highness, Princess Yong... is still pregnant!"

After a pause, Pei reacted and said softly, with a hint of complexity in his tone. Although Concubine Fang had ridiculed her in person before, with Pei's temperament, she still couldn't help but feel sorry for her at this moment.

"Don't worry, although Fang's family was demoted to a commoner, their property had not been confiscated. I will send someone to treat her kindly!"

Li Hong's expression was slightly dim and he spoke softly.

"Wanying, do you also think that it is too much for me to treat my sixth brother like this? From last night to today, my mother has repeatedly pleaded with me to let me let my sixth brother live..."

Seeing Li Hong's depressed behavior, Pei's heart tightened. After a moment, he stroked Li Hong's arm and spoke softly.

"Your Highness, I don't understand these things, but since you have done it, there must be a reason, and you don't want to do so. I understand! But if the sixth brother made such a big mistake, if he did not punish him severely, how can he scold his descendants?"

Feeling the bitterness in Li Hong's heart, Pei's voice became softer.

After a pause, the former spoke again.

"The father said today that he would be sent to me..."

"What?"

Obviously, the shock brought to Pei's family was even more powerful than the news about Li Xian just now, so that she even stared at Li Hong with wide eyes.

But there was no joy in his tone.

"But I refuse!"

After a pause, Li Hong continued.

Only then did Pei feel relieved and said softly.

"Your Highness, don't be impatient. Now your father is relying on Your Highness, it's just a matter of time. Why should you bear a name that will cause suspicion from later generations?"

Li Hong nodded slightly, and he also considered it.

After a pause, Li Hong suddenly remembered what Li Zhi gave him when he left Zichen Palace. Looking at Pei's body, which had gradually become clumsy, a smile appeared on his face and he spoke.

"There is another thing. When we left the palace today, the father told me that he had given him a few names and prepared to give it to his eldest grandson. We asked us to pick out one and present it to him. When the little guy is born, he can start enthronement!"

After saying that, Li Hong took out an exquisite small box from his sleeve and placed it in front of Pei with a smile.

But it made Pei's face turn slightly red and he spoke softly.

"Your Highness, I don't know if it's a man or a woman. If it's a girl, wouldn't it be a disappointment to my father's wishes..."

"It's okay, my father said that these names include men and women. Let's choose a man and a woman, and report it together!"

Li Hong didn't care and chuckled and said.

Pei also gently stroked her belly, a warm smile appeared on her face, paused, and raised her hand to pick up the small box on the table.

Just as he opened the box, a look of confusion appeared on Pei's face, his brows frowned slightly, raised his head and looked at Li Hong with a confused look on his face, and said softly.

"Your Highness, this..."

Only then did Li Hong realize something was wrong and reached out to take the box in Pei's hand, but saw that there was no well-written name in the box.

In the center of the rectangular box, a copper-cast fish-shaped token is placed right.

Fish Talisman!
Chapter completed!