The First Young Master of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 979 Disposing of Hou Junji

Deyi recalled that the elder Sun Shunde had suffered a serious illness at home because of the bereavement of his daughter, but His Majesty knew that it was because the elder Sun Shunde did not come to court and laughed at the elder Sun Shunde, saying that he was not manly.

After so many years, thinking about it now, and seeing His Majesty mentioning the pampering and happiness on the face of the little princess, it feels like a slap in the face.

What about the good spirit?

Datang is the suzerain state of Nanzhao, and the envoys came to visit, and naturally they brought tributes. Nanzhao is also rich in many beautiful gems, which are chased by the ladies of Chang'an City. Now, His Majesty Li Er With a single order, they were all taken out of the House of Internal Affairs and sent to the Ministry of Industry to find the best craftsmen to make jewelry.

After the matter of rewarding Jinyang was finalized, His Majesty Li Er was in a good mood, and wrote an imperial decree with a brush.

It's about Hou Junji. After such a long delay, the matter of Hou Junji is about to reach a conclusion. The countermeasure I discussed with Fang Xuanling and Chu Suiliang in the Palace of Ganlu was to put this matter aside first. , Wait until the ministers of the DPRK and China no longer hold on to this matter before dealing with it.

To be honest, Hou Junji's merits in Gaochang, Wanquan can offset his fault, but the ministers in the court are talking about the fact that the flaws are not concealed.

Especially in the eyes of the people at Yushitai, no matter how big your official position is and how much credit you have made, you must be a saint, and as an official, you must be an example for all people.

The three views of people in Yushitai are very upright, but the sage also said that no gold has bare feet, and no one is perfect.

"Deyi, send this imperial decree to the two provinces for review. If there are no other problems, please issue it." His Majesty Li Er put away the imperial decree with dried ink and handed it to Deyi.

After Deyi received the imperial decree, he went out of the Ganlu Hall and asked the little yellow gate outside the arrangement gate to send the imperial decree to the two provinces.

He was not needed for such errands.

His Majesty Li Er's treatment of Hou Junji is still very humane. When a person reaches a certain position, his own ability, talent, and value will not let a superior give up easily. A person like Hou Junji Only now, His Majesty Li Er is reluctant to kill, so those who want Hou Jun's life can stop.

As for the disposal, except for His Majesty Li Er, even Deyi, he doesn't know.

Only when the imperial decree is issued, people outside will get the news.

The result of disposing of Hou Junji had been discussed with Chu Suiliang and Fang Xuanling earlier, so among the two provinces, the chance of passing the imperial decree is still very high.

After all, the two ministers will not be too surprised.

Soon, the imperial decree was sent to the prison, and at the same time, Li Chengqian, who was in the East Palace, also got the news.

In order to prevent Hou Shi from worrying like crazy, Li Chengqian hurriedly brought his personal eunuch to Hou Shi's residence as soon as he got the news.

"Liang Di, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has arrived."

Hou Shi was sitting on the edge of the bed in a daze in the bedroom, Xi'er trotted all the way into Hou Shi's bedroom and told Hou Shi that Li Chengqian had arrived.

"Your Highness is finally willing to see me." Hou's complexion was overjoyed, and he quickly got up and went out to greet him.

Listening to Xi'er's words, it's okay not to make a fuss, but the worry in my heart about Hou Junji is also true. Hou Junji is in the prison for a day, and Hou Shi is so worried that he can't eat. After such a long time, the whole person feels relieved Quite a lot.

Li Chengqian hadn't seen Hou Shi for a while, and he didn't expect that when he saw Hou Shi again, she would be reduced to such an appearance, and she had no energy in her body, which was completely different from the Hou Shi who was noisy in front of him before. up.

Seeing such a Hou family, Li Chengqian felt distressed for a while.

"Let's all go down first." Li Chengqian said.

"Yes." The palace people in the room, including Li Chengqian's personal eunuch and Xi'er, all exited the room. In Hou's room, only Li Chengqian and Hou were left.

"It's been a long time since we last saw each other. How did you look like this?" Li Chengqian stepped forward and took Hou Shi's arm, and let Hou Shi sit down on the soft couch in the house, while he himself sat beside Hou Shi.

Touching Hou Shi's arm with his hand, Li Chengqian felt that he could feel Hou Shi's bones with just a little effort.

Earlier, under the guidance of Hou Junji, Hou had practiced martial arts, although he was not strong, he was in good shape.

It seems that the matter of Hou Junji really made Hou Shi worry a lot. Thinking of this, Li Chengqian felt guilty for a while, even the thought of blaming Hou Shi for being ignorant before was all forgotten, and turned into deep regret.

Back then, I shouldn't have been so impatient, at least I had to reassure Hou Shi that I was her husband.
"Your Highness." Seeing Li Chengqian's attitude, Hou's heart softened, and she was restless for days. At this time, Hou finally leaned on a solid chest, no matter how heroic she was, she married Li Chengqian. , she is just an ordinary woman, longing for a solid chest that she can rely on.

After days of worrying and fearing, a dam had already been built in Hou's heart, but seeing Li Chengqian today, and seeing Li Chengqian caring so much for him, there was a vent hole in that dam, and then, the hole became bigger and bigger, until It collapsed.

"Okay, it's okay, everything is in the past, today the imperial father's will has come down, and your father can leave the prison." Li Chengqian said.

"Really?" Hou raised his head and looked at Li Chengqian. Li Chengqian clearly saw the surprise in Hou's eyes, as well as the reflection of himself in the clear eyes, and also saw the tears that Hou was about to shed. .

Li Chengqian smiled and nodded, and reached out to wipe Hou's tears: "It's true, the original father dragged this matter and didn't deal with it, because he wanted to distract the ministers in the court. Now that the matter has passed for so long, the people at Yushitai won’t hold on to it anymore, and it’s much easier to deal with it, and it’s not considered a severe punishment.”

"What is His Majesty's will?" Hou asked.

"The position of Minister of the Ministry of Officials is gone, and within two years, your father will no longer lead troops. He can only hold an idle position in Chang'an City honestly, but he still retains the status of going to court. rights." Li Chengqian said: "The things your father looted in Gaochang all filled the treasury."

Hearing His Majesty Li Er's treatment of Hou Junji, Hou also nodded and said: "It's really not serious. As long as people are healthy, they are better than anything else. Father just can't see through this point. Money and wealth are not all about body." Foreign things, as long as people live well, it is better than anything else, and my father is already well-clothed, so even if I thank you for money, what is the use?"

(End of this chapter)