Li Zhi, don't be a coward

In the past, Empress Wu was very powerful, but Li Zhi was in poor health, so he had to ask Empress Wu to act as an agent for him.

After several years of reviewing memorials, it was difficult for ordinary people to resist the temptation of power to control the world with a single pen, so Empress Wu's ambitions for power gradually swelled.

The relationship between the Tian family couple gradually showed a situation where the husband is weak and the wife is strong.

If Li Qinzai hadn't appeared, if Li Zhi's body had been weak, maybe Empress Wu would really be able to control power.

Li Zhi's health is not in good condition now, but the folk prescription given to him by Li Qinzai can be considered to have brought his old disease under control, and the emperor's body has returned to normal.

So the situation where the husband is weak and the wife is strong slowly turned around. After a few false claims, Li Zhi beat Empress Wu several times, and Empress Wu finally became honest.

In the past, if she wanted to kill Lu Jiayi more, she didn't need to form an alliance with Li Qinzai at all, she would order together, and some people would help her clean up.

Today is different from the past. After Li Yifu died, Empress Wu's wings in the court were almost cut off by Li Zhi. Now she is really just a queen in charge of the harem, and her orders are only valid in the harem.

In front of Li Zhi, Empress Wu was also more cautious than before, maybe she was still unwilling, but she dared not do anything to offend Li Zhi.

Li Zhi was angry, Li Zhi jumped and scolded the street, and Li Zhi drank, she didn't even dare to persuade him to stop him, so she could only let her go.

In the Hall of Anren, Li Zhi pointed at the air and scolded the street, scolding so much that his mouth was splashing. Empress Wu didn't dare to say anything, but just silently stayed by her side, listening tenderly to him scolding all kinds of ugly words.

After a long time, Li Zhi scolded so dryly that Empress Wu filled Li Zhi with a glass of wine and gave it to him with both hands.

"If Your Majesty is tired, you might as well take a break before scolding. Those old wretches who made His Majesty angry really deserve to die." Empress Wu echoed.

Li Zhi is very satisfied with Empress Wu's attitude. Is this called a husband and wife? Don't worry about right and wrong. It's right to share the same hatred. I went home after being angry outside, so I need you to help me distinguish right from wrong?
Following Empress Wu's words, Li Zhi said with a sullen face: "Goguryeo is about to be destroyed by Ying Gong. After Goguryeo is destroyed, I plan to build Andong Protectorate in Pyongyang. Why not transfer Liu Rengui to Andong Protectorate as the governor and let him Get out now!"

Empress Wu laughed, this appointment was somewhat childish, but I don't know whether Li Zhi was angry or serious.

So Empress Wu still echoed and said: "Your Majesty is wise, knows people and uses them well. Liu Rengui is versatile in both civil and military affairs. He once guarded Baekje and knows the situation in the Haidong Peninsula like the back of his hand. Let him serve as the governor of Andong's Protectorate. It is indeed a man who can give full play to his talents."

Li Zhi was taken aback, smacking his lips with a thoughtful expression.

Empress Wu seemed to agree with him, but she also praised Liu Rengui invisibly, and Li Zhi's anger suddenly subsided a little.

Although the old man Liu Rengui hates it and has a cheap mouth, he is indeed a rare talent in economics and latitude.

The conflict between Li Zhi and Liu Rengui is not a big deal in the final analysis. One believes in immortality and the other does not believe in it, so they slander each other and dislike each other.

If a capable courtier is kicked out of Chang'an for this matter, it seems... the gain outweighs the loss.

Li Zhi snorted resentfully, and said coldly: "I will discuss this matter later. I am the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, and I can take the world in my heart. How can I not tolerate an annoying old man? I'm too lazy to argue with him!"

Empress Wu smiled: "Your Majesty is as broad-minded as the sea and has the style of Emperor Taizong. The subjects are so lucky to have such a brilliant emperor as Your Majesty to rule them."

Li Zhi laughed confidently, this little flatterer is comfortable!
The powerful empress back then was completely gone, and there was only a gentle and pleasant wife in front of her. It seemed that the beatings on her were extremely correct back then. Once the husband was lifted up, the wife would be honest.

The mood improved a lot, Li Zhi drank it up, wiped the wine stains on his mouth, and said suddenly: "Lu Jiayi said that he can not only refine the elixir of life, but also cure diseases, and the prince's illness can't be delayed any longer. Let him go to the East Palace in the afternoon to show the prince."

Empress Wu's heart tightened, and she clenched her hands into fists in her sleeves, but her face was full of smiles.

"Yes, the concubine will give orders now."

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Lu Jiayi was wearing a Tang official robe, with a purple round collar, a jade belt buckled around his waist, and a brocade bag in the shape of a goldfish hanging from the jade belt.

He has a high nose bridge, deep eye sockets, dark skin, and his facial features are completely different from those of the people of Tang Dynasty. The official robe of Tang Dynasty is worn on him, which is a bit ridiculous.

Lu Jiayi didn't think he was ridiculous at all, he walked in a comfortable posture, and when he looked at the followers behind him who followed him step by step, he felt a sense of accomplishment in mastering power spontaneously.

Serving as an official in the most powerful empire in the world is really very beautiful.

Unfortunately, this official will not last long.

A deception is a deception after all, and sooner or later the deception will be exposed. Lu Jiayi can only get as much profit as possible before being exposed, and finally run away before people find out the clues, and continue to deceive in another capital.

Being an official is certainly beautiful, but it is always accompanied by crises.

For example, today, the emperor of the Tang Dynasty suddenly ordered him to treat the prince.

For Lu Jiayi, this is a serious crisis.

He knew his weight, and he couldn't even feel his pulse, let alone prescribe a prescription for a disease.

Fortunately, his profession is a liar. The reason why a liar can deceive others is naturally his own set of tricks.

The carriage stopped leisurely, Lu Jiayi got out of the carriage, looked up at the majestic and heavy gate wall of the East Palace, and couldn't help feeling a little more in awe.

Under the guidance of the palace guards, Lu Jiayi entered Li Hong's bedroom and saluted as soon as he entered.

Li Hong was lying on the sickbed, his face was a little grayer than before, Lu Jiayi only took one look at him and had a premonition that the prince of Tang Dynasty didn't seem to live long.

After saluting, Lu Jiayi waited for Li Hong to speak first, but the strange thing was that Li Hong's attitude was relatively indifferent. From the moment he entered the door until now, Li Hong didn't say a word.

Lu Jiayi was a little strange. He had heard that the prince was a good person, and his reputation was very good. The courtiers all said that His Highness the prince is gentle, humble, and never puts on airs.

But at this moment, Li Hong's expression was indifferent, not at all humble and gentle.

After a long time, Li Hong finally turned his head and glanced at Lu Jiayi indifferently.

"I heard that you can refine the elixir of life?" Li Hong asked immediately.

Lu Jiayi bowed his head: "Yes."

"If I take your elixir, will I live forever?" Li Hong asked with a half-smile.

"The way against the sky is very acceptable to people. If everyone in the world can live forever, wouldn't the world be in chaos? Therefore, the elixir of immortality is only given to those who are destined. In the Tang Dynasty, the only person who is destined to be destined is the current emperor."

Li Hong sneered: "It is said to be destined, but why did I only hear snobbery? It turns out that the elixir of life is also so discerning, and only recognizes the supreme being as destined."

Lu Jiayi frowned, now he was sure that the prince of the Tang Dynasty did not have good intentions towards him.

Li Hong said coldly again: "Refining the elixir of life, I'm afraid it needs a lot of precious medicinal materials? Do you need gold, pearls, jade and various rare treasures?"

"Did those expensive things go into medicine or into your pocket?"