Emperor Zhenguan

Chapter 285 The elder brother was beheaded by the demoted younger brother
Seeing her old opponent leave, Liu Wenjing suddenly felt a little nervous.The biggest reliance in his heart was actually betting that Pei Ji would not dare to kill him.

The fact that stolen goods were found in Liu Wenqi's mansion cannot be changed, and the concubine's confession is even more ironclad.Coupled with the fact that King Qin is behind the scenes and wants to rely on the prince to help him through this crisis, to be honest, there is little hope.

Because he knew very well that King Qin would never let go of this opportunity to deal with him.

The only one who can help him is his old rival Pei Ji.The reason why he said those words to Pei Ji was actually to tell Pei Ji a truth.

The cunning rabbit dies, the running dog cooks.

As long as Liu Wenjing is alive, Pei Ji can be reused by the emperor.Because Liu Wenjing felt that the emperor wanted to strike a balance between them.If he is dead, then Pei Ji will be unstoppable, only if he is alive, Pei Ji will have an opponent.

How could he not understand the emperor's way of balance.Just as he understands that the sage supports King Qin to balance the crown prince, the relationship between him and Pei Ji is actually the sage's way of balancing.

But at this moment, Pei Ji's indifference cast a shadow over his heart.

He didn't understand what Pei Ji meant.

I want to understand, dismissive.

Still don't get it, don't get it at all.

Or, do you really not understand?
At this moment, the dark prison cell seemed to not only trap his body, but also his soul.

For no reason, Liu Wenjing panicked.

Lizheng Hall.

"What did Liu Wenjing say?" Li Yuan drank tea.

Pei Ji shook his head, "I still say I don't know."

"Then do you think he knows?"

"I think it doesn't matter whether Liu Wenjing knows about this matter or not."

"What do you mean?" Li Yuan put down the teacup, gently leaned against Yanghe, and his eyes fell on Pei Ji.

Pei Ji said indifferently: "Your Majesty, Liu Wenqi dares to practice witchcraft just because he hates the King of Qin. Who can guarantee that Liu Wenqi will not hate other people because of other things in the future?

He belongs to the prince, and his elder brother is also the prince's confidant, and the relationship between the prince and King Qin is clearer to His Majesty than the minister.Forgive me boldly, the prince may not know about it today, but it will be difficult to say in the future.

Your Majesty must also understand that King Qin's outstanding performance will inevitably make His Highness the Crown Prince feel uneasy. "

Li Yuan was silent for a while, and then said: "You are very courageous, to provoke the royal family, this is a capital offense."

Pei Ji knelt down slowly.

"Your Majesty knows the old ministers. Since the army started in Taiyuan, the old ministers have been loyal to His Majesty and have been planning for His Majesty wholeheartedly. For this reason, they would rather be eagles and dogs than good people. Among them, there are old ministers who are grateful for His Majesty's kindness and loyalty. point.

Now that this happened, the old minister had to risk his life to speak out.Although the art of witchcraft is ethereal and unpredictable, His Majesty must pay attention to it.If you are convicted of a crime because of your words and are abandoned by your Majesty, the veteran will have no complaints.I only hope that His Majesty will pay attention to it. The country and society of the Tang Dynasty cannot be separated from His Majesty. "

Li Yuan pursed his lips and sighed, "Get up."

"Yes."

"Why is this so?" Li Yuan said melancholy: "I have never made any distinction between my brothers and sisters. They are all my sons. Why do you have to fight to the death? Can this position really make brothers of flesh and blood lose their minds? ?”

Nonsense, you don't know that you can't read books.

Pei Ji slandered endlessly in his heart. The thousand-year history is a history of blood and tears.Among them, the battle for the throne occupies half of the space.

There are some words that Pei Ji won't say because they don't make sense.The fight between the crown prince and the king of Qin became what it is now, and it was the emperor who made it happen.

Therefore, silence is the best choice.

Li Yuan asked him: "How do you think this case will be judged?"

This question is tricky and hard to answer.

So, Pei Ji kicked the ball back to Lao Li.

"His Majesty Fu Wei's order."

"Old stuff, don't pretend to be ignorant."

"Under the whole world, only His Majesty is the one who can dominate, and the old minister dare not speak nonsense." Pei Ji lowered his head.

Li Yuan said silently: "You say you are loyal, why don't you dare to speak now. I am not a tyrant, how can I let you be convicted for my words. Tell me, I forgive you for your innocence."

Pei Ji paused, and said: "Liu Wenqi's technique of using witchcraft is extremely vicious, and he is determined not to be lightly spared. As for Liu Wenjing, he has made great contributions to the Tang Dynasty, and I hope His Majesty will spare his life."

"Haven't you always been at odds with him, why would you plead with him at this time?" Lao Li looked at Pei Ji playfully.

Pei Ji smiled wryly and said: "The old minister is not pleading for him. The old minister hopes to keep Liu Wenjing and maintain the stability of the court. If Liu Wenjing is implicated because of this matter, I am afraid that the court will be unstable and Donggong will complain."

Speaking of the East Palace, Li Yuan's eyes immediately became cold.

"Such a filthy matter can involve Donggong, what right does he have to complain!"

Pei Ji remained silent.

Li Yuan closed his eyes for a while, opened them, and said calmly: "Liu Wen committed a heinous crime, and beheaded immediately to show the public. Liu Wenjing's disciple has no merits, and is not worthy of the high position of prime minister. He is relegated to the governor of Shuozhou, and let him get out of Chang'an immediately!"

Before the order from the imperial court was issued, the prince had already gone to visit Liu Wenjing in the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice.

Now, he needs Liu Wenjing to advise him.

The cell door.

"Brother, younger brother can only be sent here. Liu Xiang is still guilty of crimes. Brother, don't get too close to him, so as not to implicate yourself." Li Zhiyun persuaded.

Li Jiancheng nodded and said: "Zhiyun, whether you believe it or not, I can tell you that Liu Xiang never did that kind of thing, and he is not this kind of person. This time, someone is behind the scenes, with sinister intentions. .”

Li Zhiyun smiled bitterly, "Brother, don't make things difficult for my younger brother. Since I heard about Liu Wenqi, until now, my mind is still confused and I can't figure it out at all. I have been thinking about it for a long time, but I still can't figure it out. The second elder brother beat me up, why did I get so resentful that I wanted to use witchcraft, alas!"

Seeing that Li Zhiyun couldn't make sense, Li Jiancheng naturally wouldn't waste his time talking.

"That's it, I'm going in."

Enter the prison and see Liu Wenjing.

"Your Highness, how is it outside?"

Li Jiancheng shook his head and said, "Father still doesn't let go."

Liu Wenjing was silent for a while, and then told about Pei Ji's visit.

"Don't understand?" Li Jiancheng frowned, "What does he mean?"

Liu Wenjing shook her head and said, "I don't know, but looking at it now, Pei Ji is not worried that he will be too obtrusive after I leave the court. Moreover, he doesn't seem to be worried that the saint will abandon him after I leave."

"What proof does he have? So confident?" Li Jiancheng thought about it and still didn't understand.

"I can't figure it out either."

Li Jiancheng asked: "There is still a way now, can I save you?"

"It's hard." Liu Wenjing said bitterly.

Involving witchcraft, not to mention his elder brother, even the servants in the family could not escape death.

"What if I go to ask King Qin?" Li Jiancheng gritted his teeth and said.

He was certain in his heart that King Qin must be responsible for this incident, and if King Qin was willing to let Liu Wenjing go, then everything would turn around.

Although Liu Wenjing was very moved by what the prince did for him, he still shook his head.

"Your Highness, if it is Dou Kang who is imprisoned now, and King Qin begs you to let Dou Kang go, will Your Highness agree?"

Needless to say?

Don't even think about it, just say no.

So, Li Jiancheng gave up.

This metaphor is very appropriate, Liu Wenjing is to him, just like Dou Kang is to King Qin.

(End of this chapter)