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Chapter 679 The Uproar (3)

In matters of political disputes, the emphasis is on the false and the real, and making people unpredictable is the best policy. Li Xian knows this truth very well. Facing the behavior recommended by Empress Wu's party, Li Xian can't help it. Dare to ignore it, and while all the queen party members are talking admonishing, their brains can be turned into a hurry - is the queen party really intending to push this problem over, or is it Playing hard to get?Can this case be accepted?

How did Ming Chongyan die? Li Xian has the right to speak on this question. If the case is really in his hands, if he can't come up with a convincing answer within the stipulated time, he will face serious and serious problems. It's the endless criticism of Empress Wu's party, and the pressure has to be borne by Li Xian himself. The image of invincibility established over the years is bound to be discredited. If it is not exposed, the consequences will be unbearable, but then again, if the power of trial is put in the hands of the rear party, Li Xian is not at ease, because those guys do things without the slightest bottom line. No, there are even false cases that can't be made. This is obviously not a situation that Li Xian is happy to see. What's more troublesome is that once Li Xian refuses to be the presiding judge, it is obviously difficult to express his opinion on this matter later .

"Reporting to the emperor and mother, the son also thought that it was reasonable to investigate the prescription quickly and strictly in this case. The mother and the other ministers regarded the son so highly, and the son should have obeyed orders in fear. However, the son did not." If there are any difficulties that cannot be dealt with, I ask my father and mother to forgive me."

A living person would not be suffocated to death by urine. With Li Xian's intelligent calculation ability, he had already calculated the pros and cons very quickly. When Empress Wu asked the question, he had already made up his mind. Then he stood up unhurriedly, bowed deeply, and thanked him with an apologetic face.

"Difficulties? If you have any difficulties, you might as well talk about them with your mother."

Hearing that Li Xian really rejected the responsibility of the presiding judge, Empress Wu's eyes immediately turned sharp, staring at Li Xian with a half-smile, and continued to ask questions relentlessly.

"Mother-in-law Mingjian, my son-in-law and Doctor Ming have always had grievances, and the relationship between them is not harmonious. In the eyes of some people, I am afraid that the son-in-law is also suspected of committing the crime. Even the facts of the case are hard to convince the public, so I dare not do this, nor can I!"

Empress Wu's question had a strong sense of punishment, and all the ministers who were close to Li Xian couldn't help but sweat secretly, but Li Xian answered calmly and unhurriedly.

"Om..."

Assassination of court ministers is a capital crime of treason, and others avoid it for fear of not being able to do so, but Li Xian admitted that he was suspected so frankly. When these words came out, the whole room was shocked, and the sound of commotion erupted , Even after Empress Wu suppressed her a few times, she couldn't stop the courtiers' chatter.

"quiet!"

Seeing that the courtiers were making a fuss, it was really inappropriate, Gaozong who was sitting silently couldn't help being furious, and couldn't help but let out a sip, which immediately shocked all the courtiers into silence.

"Where was Xian'er last night?"

Gaozong was not as forbearing as Empress Wu, and he couldn't hold back any doubts in his mind, and regardless of the occasion, he directly pursued Li Xian.

"Father Emperor Mingjian, my son was ordered to preside over the Chengtianmen banquet yesterday. Because of his excitement, he inevitably drank too much wine. Before returning to the palace, he was already drunk. Today, around three o'clock, Mr. Cheng When I came to preach the decree, my son was just awakened, and he slept like mud all night, not knowing where he was."

Li Xian was very clear about Gaozong's temperament, and he had already expected that Gaozong would have doubts about himself under the teasing of Empress Wu, so he had already thought about the countermeasures. He jumped out, he didn't care, so he put on a look of grievance and explained with a bitter face.

"Your Majesty Qizuo, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince drank nearly five altars of wine yesterday, and passed out before returning to the palace. Not only the humble minister can testify to this, but all the ministers present witnessed it."

Seeing Gaozong persecuting the prince on the spot, Hao Chujun, who has always been upright, couldn't stand it anymore, so he stood up on the spot and reported loudly.

"Your Majesty, the old minister is also a witness, and he can prove it!"

Although Pei Xingjian is not a member of Li Xian's lineage, he still leans towards Li Xian in his heart. Moreover, he is extremely disgusted with Ming Chongyan's every time using the words of ghosts and gods to confuse Gaozong, so he subconsciously does not want Li Xian to be " Wronged", this also stood up from the sidelines and supported Li Xian in a high-profile way.

"Your Majesty, veterans can also testify!"

"Your Majesty, His Highness the Crown Prince was indeed drunk last night, we can all prove it!"

With the two prime ministers taking the lead, all the courtiers naturally followed up, and the voices of echoing echoed one after another.

"Well, I can trust the words of the gentlemen, and I just asked casually, so you don't have to take it to heart."

Gao Zong was not a person with big opinions. The reason why he was suspicious of Li Xian before was because Empress Wu was provoking him behind his back. Still wanting to investigate further, he hurriedly explained in embarrassment.

"Your Majesty Shengming."

A group of courtiers saw that Gaozong had changed his mind, so they didn't dare to force him to hold on, they could only return to their original positions with praise.

"Xian'er, don't worry too much. I'm also doing it for your innocence. Now that your suspicions are gone, I'll leave this case to you. Only then can I feel at ease."

After being tormented by the officials, Gaozong's doubts about Li Xian were basically dispelled, so he planned to use the right to adjudicate the case to appease Li Xian's wounded heart.

"My father loves me deeply, and my son admires it. However, my son still can't do this. Apart from the suspicion of melon fields and plums, the Persian war is about to begin, and the dispatch and transfer of logistics and supplies are cumbersome. My son really dare not be distracted. Please also ask father Huang Haihan is one."

Li Xian could understand Gaozong's kindness, but it was only understanding. Li Xian didn't intend to push such a hot potato into his arms, so he quickly declined it.

"Well, the war in Persia is about to start, and it is necessary for Xianer to do a lot of work. It is fine if the case is not tried, but it is a serious case, and in the end, a capable minister must be responsible for it. I don't know who Xianer wants?"

Although Gaozong was weak and cowardly, he was very resolute in the use of troops abroad, and he was always proud of his illustrious martial arts. Hearing that Li Xian mentioned the Persian War, he naturally did not want Li Xian to take the case Distraction led to a loss in the battle situation, but he felt that his previous suspicion of Li Xian in court was a little too much, and he wanted to give Li Xian some compensation, so he handed over the power of recommendation to Li Xian.

"Xian'er knows that this case is very important and must not be ignored. If you can't give an explanation to the world, how can the court lose face? You have to be cautious."

As soon as Gaozong's words of compensation came out, Empress Wu immediately became anxious. She couldn't help worrying that Li Xian would randomly designate a small official to be responsible for this matter, so she hurriedly interjected.

Hehe, the old villain can't hold back any longer, and is still thinking about putting a curse on us, just wait!
When Empress Wu was in a hurry, Li Xian was not in a hurry. He ignored the warning in Empress Wu's words, and never answered Empress Wu's question. As soon as the ground lit up, it seemed that he had already made up his mind.

"Reporting to my father, my son thinks what my mother said is very true. This case has a lot to do with it. It must be considered by a competent minister. It cannot be used unless you are a relative. Therefore, my son recommends my eighth uncle to preside over this case. Find out the truth as soon as possible, so as to comfort Doctor Ming's spirit in heaven!"

Li Xian himself didn't want to pick up the hot potato, and he didn't want Empress Wu's party to go to the trouble, but looking for other important ministers, wouldn't that make people jump into the fire pit? There is no doubt that this is not what Li Xian wants to do, so As soon as he came, King Yue was unfortunately dragged out by Li Xian.

"Well, myna, Xianer recommended you, I wonder if myna would like to share my worries?"

Gaozong still trusted the King of Yue. Hearing that the person recommended by Li Xian was Li Zhen, he would not have any other thoughts, so he nodded happily, looked at Li Zhen, and asked very warmly.

"Your Majesty has learned from you that it is the duty of veteran ministers to share the worries of His Majesty. I dare not say anything. However, veteran ministers have never tried cases before and are not good at this. If you force them to do so, you may make mistakes. "

Li Zhen planned to watch the excitement this time, but she didn't expect to be shot while lying down. She was involved in Li Xian's recommendation, and she was really angry in her heart, wishing to scold Li Xian bloody , I just wanted to go back to thinking, but I didn't have the courage to do it. Facing Gaozong's ardent expectations, Li Zhen could only politely refuse with a bitter face.

"The eighth uncle is too humble. You are the pillar of the country, with unparalleled prestige. With you in charge of the overall situation, and with the full support of Dali Temple, Jingzhao Mansion and other departments and offices, why worry about this case being unsolved. My nephew thought it was not your case." Can't do it!"

Li Zhen wanted to get away, but unfortunately Li Xian didn't intend to let her slip away. Hearing his refusal, he immediately stood up and killed him without hesitation.

"His Royal Highness, the crown prince is too well-known. The old minister, He De He Neng, is really determined but powerless."

Li Zhen is not stupid, then I don't know how difficult this case is to deal with. Among other things, it is not easy to interrogate Li Xian, the biggest suspect. Without Gaozong's order, he would not even be able to enter the gate of the East Palace Moreover, even if Li Xian was willing to cooperate, Li Zhen didn't think that he could really find out the truth. Didn't Empress Wu's party refuse to come forward to fight for the right to preside over the trial? Obviously It was already expected that the difficulty of the case was too high, so Li Zhen refused to take over the presiding trial, and declined again without hesitation.

"Eighth Uncle's words are wrong. With your ability, it is really a laborious trial of the case. I am very much looking forward to it."

Not only Li Xianyao cheated Li Zhen, Empress Wu also wanted to put Li Zhen on the stove out of her own considerations, and without waiting for Gaozong to speak, she interjected from the sidelines. In an instant, the situation turned into a situation where mother and son joined hands to persecute Li Zhen. The rapid change was really confusing.

(End of this chapter)