Prosperous Tang Dynasty

Chapter 152 The Catastrophe of Prince Li Heng ([-])
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When the news of Du Youlin's arrest reached Li Heng, Li Heng was eating in the East Palace, and he was so shocked that he dropped the rice bowl in his hand on the ground.

"How is it possible? Du Youlin is the prince's father-in-law, and he doesn't have much power in his hands. How could he conspire to rebel? Could it be that he came for the prince? It is the prince who wants to frame him in the end!" Li Heng widened his eyes. His eyes and hands were trembling.

Li Heng was too familiar with this scene, it was very similar to when Li Linfu used Wei Jian and Huangfu Weiming to frame him.

"Yang Guozhong!" Li Heng gritted his teeth and called out Yang Guozhong's name, his tone full of resentment.

Li Fei was also surprised when he heard the news, but it was within his expectation.

He had expected that after Yang Guozhong became the prime minister, one day he would continue Li Linfu's practice to frame the prince, wanting to overthrow the prince and assist the prince.

After all, when Li Linfu framed the prince, Yang Guozhong, as the 'number one charge general', had already offended the prince thoroughly. It is impossible for Yang Guozhong not to worry that the prince's succession in the future would be his disaster.

Although Yang Guozhong's plot to frame the prince was difficult and dangerous, the method was also very rough. Li Fei knew very well that the prince would not fall because of this.

When the Anshi Rebellion breaks out, the prince will succeed to the throne and become emperor.

Li Fei's wish has always been to accumulate some family property, and after the world is in chaos, find a place that will not be affected by the war to settle down, and enjoy the rest of his life in the Tang Dynasty smoothly.

The future will be Tang Suzong Li Heng's world, if he wants not to be liquidated by Li Heng, he must have a certain kindness to Li Heng, at least let Li Heng know that he is not an enemy.

"The opportunity is here!" Li Fei's eyes flashed brightly. For the past two years, he had been waiting for the opportunity to express his favor to the prince, and now it finally came.

The next day, Liu Ji accused the prince of rebellion against Du Youlin.

"Father, my subjects will never dare to rebel!" Li Heng bowed to the ground with a pale face.

"Prince, Du Youlin has been arrested, and the conspiracy has been exposed. Of course, you can't admit it." Liu Jida sarcastically said.

Li Heng's pale face turned livid with anger, but he could only lower his head and keep shouting for grievances.In this case, apart from crying out for grievances, he tried his best to separate the relationship, and it was useless to say anything.Li Heng hated, Liu Ji framed him, and his father watched indifferently, just like being framed by Li Linfu back then, his fate was once again put in danger of being subverted at any time.

Li Heng expected that ministers would come out to intercede for him, but he was disappointed. Only a few low-rank officials interceded for him, but some ministers came out to question him under Yang Guozhong's signal.

At this moment, Li Heng felt resentful in his heart. He is a dignified prince, and he should have some of his own team without threatening the throne, but his father suspected him and allowed him to be framed by Li Linfu, Yang Guozhong and others all these years. The blow brought him down to where he is today. Except for his status as a prince, except for a little reputation accumulated before he became a prince, he is actually just a naked man. He was falsely accused and no one with weight came out to defend him. It's sad. Sad!

Just when Li Heng was desperate, Li Fei seized the opportunity and stood up.

"Your Majesty, I don't believe that His Highness the Crown Prince will conspire with Du Youlin to rebel, nor do I believe that Du Youlin has the heart to rebel against the Prince. I prefer to believe that the theory of rebellion is just Liu Ji's one-sided statement." Li Fei defended his righteous words Prince Li Heng said.

Adding icing on the cake is worse than giving charcoal in the snow. At this time when Li Heng was the most angry, most fearful, and most desperate, Li Fei was the only one who had weight in the court and was willing to stand up to defend him.

At this moment, Li Heng was extremely moved.

Li Fei suddenly stood up to speak for the prince, causing Yang Guozhong's face to change slightly, but Yang Guozhong concealed it very well, and no one saw his emotional change.

Yang Guozhong didn't need to wink, Liu Ji couldn't stand when Li Fei questioned him.

Liu Ji denounced Du Youlin, and when he came out to testify against the prince, he and the prince were already in an endless situation. If the prince could not be brought down, he, Liu Ji, would die.

"Master Wu, why did you say that? Could it be that I, Liu Ji, are falsely accusing my father-in-law and His Highness the Crown Prince?" Liu Ji's eyes widened, his voice was not low, but he was actually very nervous.

Liu Ji's intentions are not righteous, he is an absolutely selfish villain, he really is the one who falsely accused Du Youlin and the prince, just because of Yang Guozhong's promise to him.

Li Fei smiled confidently: "I don't know if it's a false accusation, but everything must be based on evidence, especially accusing the current prince of rebellion. If you dare to say that Du Youlin and the prince conspired to rebel, then you Is there a letter from the prince or Du Youlin? Or any other witnesses? Or even stolen goods? You can’t just rely on your one-sided words to say that people rebelled, right?”

"My wife is the daughter of Du Youlin and the sister of the Crown Princess. If there is no such thing, why should I come out to testify? Your Majesty, the minister is loyal to His Majesty for the sake of His Majesty's safety. I will never allow any treasonous things to happen. That's why I came out." Testify!" Liu Ji finished speaking and bowed down to Tang Xuanzong.

Tang Xuanzong didn't know what he was thinking, seeing Li Fei coming out to speak for Prince Li Heng, he stared deeply at Li Fei.Liu Ji kowtowed to him, but he didn't express his opinion immediately.

No matter what the people present think, Li Fei has to express his position at this moment and defend the prince to the end. This is the moment when the prince can remember his kindness the most.

Li Fei sneered and said, "Liu Ji, it's true that Du Youlin's eldest daughter is your wife, but how did I hear that your relationship with your wife Du Shi is not harmonious? Go back to your natal home to complain to Du Youlin, and even to her compatriot sister who is now the Crown Princess, so your relationship with Du Youlin and the Crown Princess is not good. If there is such a thing as conspiracy to rebel, Du Youlin and His Royal Highness Will you be so stupid to tell you? Furthermore, His Royal Highness does not have any military power, and the Eastern Palace does not even have a few guards. Du Youlin is a civil servant, how did they rebel? After several times, I said that your testimony by Liu Ji is only one-sided word."

"Liu Ji, is there any reason for your discord with Mrs. Du?" Tang Xuanzong frowned and asked Liu Ji.

"This, this——" Liu Ji seemed a little flustered, and just about to deny it, Li Fei spoke again before him.

"Liu Ji, you have to think it over before you speak. It's useless to lie about this kind of thing. As long as you tell Du Shi, Du Youlin, the Crown Princess, and the slaves and servants in your house, and the slaves and servants of the Du family to confront each other for interrogation, you will be fine." I know if there is such a thing." Li Fei looked at Liu Ji mockingly.

Being persecuted by Li Fei's words, cold sweat broke out on Liu Ji's head.

A lie is a loophole. As Li Fei said, the feud between him and Mrs. Du is true after all. If you really want to investigate, it is too easy to find out.At that time, he will be guilty of deceiving the emperor.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I have a quarrel with my wife Du, but it's just a family matter. After all, he is Du Youlin's son-in-law and the prince's brother-in-law. He has a close relationship with Du Youlin and His Royal Highness. It just so happens that I also have some military power in my hands. Du Youlin It is normal to conspire with His Highness the Crown Prince to rebel against the Crown Prince, and I did not falsely accuse Du Youlin and His Highness the Crown Prince, Your Majesty will see clearly!"

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