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Chapter 685 Confused Case Confused (6)

The crown prince is strong, and the Empress Wu is ruthless. In such a situation, the living space of the Yue Palace is limited. If you want to live well, you have to have both sides. If you are attacked from both sides, how can you live well? Going on, this is exactly the situation that Li Zhen is trying to avoid, but right now, there is no way to avoid it. Empress Wu wants to prove that the crime was done by Li Xian, but Li Xian wants Li Zhen to prove herself Innocent, Li Zhensheng was born like a mouse in a bellows, suffering from both ends, and now it's no wonder that Li Xian forced him to be so chaotic.

"Eighth Uncle, don't worry too much. After a thorough investigation, everything can be discussed again. What do you think, huh?"

Li Xian is a master who does not see rabbits and does not scatter eagles. Before he can prove his "innocence", it is impossible for Li Xian to give Li Zhen any guarantee. The hint is indispensable.

"Well, the old minister will dare to let the subordinates wait for one or two interrogations."

Li Zhen really wanted to make a deal with Li Xian here, but he really didn't plan to search the palace, not only because he was worried about the damage to his reputation, but more importantly, he wanted to leave a tail for this matter. When he found out what was going on, he also had a reason to talk about it, but now he was forced by Li Xian in this way, but he had no choice but to agree after a little hesitation. down.

"Well, that's good. Eighth Uncle, let's go and do some work first. I will wait here."

Although he is not afraid of rumors, if it can be avoided, Li Xian is willing to pull himself out of the chaos. Hearing that Li Zhen agreed to collect the testimony of the Donggong people, Li Xian's originally serious face immediately eased After a while, he gave a very kind instruction.

"No, please wait a moment, Your Highness, the old minister will come back as soon as he goes."

Now that the matter has come to this point, Li Zhen has no other choice but to bow to the promise and go outside the hall to arrange for someone to record the confession without mentioning it.

"Your Highness."

Not long after Li Zhenfang left, Li Yaodong in a well-dressed outfit had already strode into the room, rushed to Li Xian, and bowed in front of him.

"Well, how's the situation?"

Li Xian raised his hand in vain, motioning for Li Yaodong to excuse himself, and asked blankly.

"All arrangements have been made. Wang Kuan and his brothers have fixed their targets."

Li Xian's question was a bit out of order, but Li Yaodong understood what Li Xian was asking, so he didn't dare to be negligent, so he hurriedly answered.

"That's good, keep watching, don't disturb that guy, go."

A look of relief appeared on Li Xian's indifferent face, but he didn't talk nonsense, he just made a simple confession.

"promise!"

Li Yaodong replied bluntly, turned around, and walked out of the study.

"His Royal Highness, fortunately, the veteran did not disgrace his mission, and has completed a thorough investigation. Here are all the testimonies, Your Highness, please have a look."

There were a lot of people on duty in the East Palace yesterday, including the palace guards, there were more than three hundred people. Even though Li Zhen brought a lot of people, it took more than an hour to get everyone's After the confession was recorded and the matter was over, Li Zhen didn't feel any excitement at all. On the contrary, he was depressed enough, but no matter how depressed he was, he didn't dare to complain. Once everything was done, he immediately held a A thick stack of confessions went into the study room, and reported to Li Xian respectfully.

"Well, thank you Eighth Uncle, whether this palace is innocent or not depends on Eighth Uncle's concern."

Li Xian didn't ask anyone to pick up the stack of documents that Li Zhen held up above his head, but just said calmly.

"Your Highness, please be polite. The existing evidence can prove that His Highness is innocent and wronged. The old minister will be charged with impeaching Sun San for perjury and deceiving the emperor!"

Li Zhen was so tired of being pinched by Li Xian in this way, but she didn't dare to express it in front of Li Xian, so she could only reply with a respectful face.

"My eighth uncle is doing business, I am very relieved, come on, show my seat to my eighth uncle."

Li Xiannai is the crown prince, so it is natural for him to make decisions about his subjects. Of course, it is only right to make decisions. Of course, there must be a degree of propriety. At this time, Li Zhen has already done things according to her own wishes. Since Li Xian didn't feel any embarrassment for him anymore, he smiled kindly and waved his hands, and asked the eunuchs accompanying him to bring a brocade to Li Zhen.

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

Although Li Zhen's body is still healthy, she is old after all. After working so hard for a long time, her waist and legs have already been a little bit weak. If there is a seat at this time, there will be no excuses. Hurry up With a thank you, he sat down heavily, his old face was full of tiredness that could not be concealed.

"Uncle Ba, the current case is still in chaos. I don't know where Uncle Ba is going to start? If you need me to deal with it, just open your mouth."

Although his innocence had been proven, the matter was still pending. Li Xian didn't want the case to cause any further disturbances, so he had to help Li Zhen where he should.

"Your Highness is wise, the old minister is suffering from extreme distress. Alas, the old minister is getting old and weak. I am afraid that the old minister is helpless in this case. Hehe, to tell you the truth, the old minister is thinking about asking His Majesty to resign."

Li Zhennai is an old, treacherous and cunning person. Don't look at how he was treated like dough by Li Xian before, but when it's time to get to the point, he becomes slick, laughing and refusing to take the topic seriously.

Oh, this old clapper is really slippery, interesting!
Li Xian is such a shrewd person, so he could understand Li Zhen's calculations immediately after hearing it, and he just wanted to get more benefits, but he didn't care too much, after all, Li Xian really didn't want the case to drag on for too long , as long as it is not excessive, Li Xian will not be stingy with the benefits that should be given.

"The eighth uncle is too modest. You are at the peak of the spring and autumn period, and it is time to shine. There is an old saying, too modest, too modest."

Although he said he was going to give benefits, Li Xian was not a fool, and he didn't intend to talk about it as soon as he came up, so he laughed, pretending not to know what Li Zhen's intentions were, and talking nonsense like running the train.

"Your Highness is over-reputed, the old minister is indeed old, alas, the old minister has always been conceited and refused to serve people, but today after returning from the court meeting, he saw that the youngest son of the old minister has long beards, and it is impossible to refuse to obey the old man. Alas, the old minister is getting old, and I only hope that the children and grandchildren can make progress. It is a pity that everyone is mediocre, let alone Chonger. It’s really disappointing, I have been in the court for many years, but I haven’t made any progress, I’ve been wandering around in the ministry all the time, it’s really not a problem, if I can go to the local area to experience a little bit, maybe I can have a good time.”

Li Zhen is an old idiot, no matter whether Li Xian accepts the move or not, she talked a lot on her own, and got to the point of going around, blatantly wanting to beg for Li Qian and Li Chun official.

"Well, Uncle Eight is right. It's good for young people to practice a little bit. I think I'll arrange to go back to Xiangzhou to serve as the county magistrate first. If there are achievements, they can be promoted later."

Regarding Li Zhen's shameless behavior, Li Xian had expected it long ago, but he didn't intend to follow it casually, so he gave a seemingly reasonable suggestion with a smile.

"Your Highness is holy, the old minister thought so too, but, hehe, it really made His Highness laugh. The old minister suddenly remembered something. This Xiangzhou Mansion was originally under the jurisdiction of the old minister. If these two boys return to office, the subordinates will not be able to wait." It's really hard to have any experience. Besides, the old minister is also worried that others will gossip. Well, the old minister heard that Fang Shuxian, the governor of Chenzhou, was worried. Now that there is a vacancy, let Qian'er go and have a try. As for Chun'er, there is still a lack of a Sima in Caizhou, Chun'er may be appointed, if you can get His Highness's favor, the old minister has nothing to ask for."

Xiangzhou is Li Zhen's base, and it has already been managed like an iron bucket by him, so there is no need to send his parents and children to stay there. He made so many detours and wanted to expand the territory, so he refused to agree to Li Xian's proposal Suggested, this played the lion's mouth with a shy face.

"Uncle Ba, let's make a report first. As for whether it will be successful or not, it must be released by the queen mother."

Both Chen and Cai states are near the Eastern Capital. Although they are both middle and lower states, their strategic position cannot be underestimated. Li Zhen must have different intentions in order to occupy such two states. Li Xian can tell this at a glance. But he didn't care much about it, but he didn't intend to just agree so easily, but replied vaguely.

"Thank you for your love, Your Highness. The old minister is very grateful, but the huge case is still unsolved, and the old minister is uneasy. Please take the time to give me some advice."

Although Li Xian did not make a clear statement, as long as Li Xian did not object, it was enough for Li Zhen. As for how to deal with Empress Wu, Li Zhen had other arrangements, but she didn't care too much. The fish was already in his hands, so Li Zhen stopped being hypocritical. After thanking her, she turned the topic back to the case itself.

"The eighth uncle is serious, pointing out that this palace can't afford it. Well, I heard that this case is a vendetta. I don't know if it is so?"

When it came to the case itself, Li Xian's face immediately turned serious, he raised his brows, and asked a qualitative question.

"According to the on-site inspection by the veteran, it should be so."

As soon as Li Zhen heard the word "vendetta", Li Zhen immediately started muttering in his heart. He really didn't understand why Li Xian said that, probably because the entire capital knew that Li Zhen and Ming Chongyan were not on good terms. Isn't Xian the biggest suspect? Suspicion is nothing but suspicion, but Li Zhen dared not answer indiscriminately. She could only follow Li Xian's words and respond vaguely.

"Well, that's right, Ming Chongyan has always been domineering, and the sixth brother in this palace has suffered a lot from him. Hey, a mere fourth-rank official, in the name of ghosts and gods, randomly commented on all kinds of things. Prince, it is not what a subject should do, although the Sixth Brother died due to his own injustice, how can he not understand that someone's false words helped the flames, this person is not righteous, his heart can be punished, and now he dies violently, it will be rewarded!"

Li Xian ignored Li Zhen's suspicion, his complexion sank, he slapped the copy, and cursed out of righteous indignation, hinting a bit in his words.

"Oh? Your Highness means..."

Hearing what Li Xian said, Li Zhen's eyes lit up instantly, his old eyes narrowed slightly, and he hurriedly asked half a question.

(End of this chapter)