"You're back? Go to your mother's place to take a look first. Come back later and tell me what happened these days.”Li Shi Min raised his head to look at Li Yin, then continued to grade the memorial in his hands.
"I know, Imperial Father. I'll go over now.”
Although it was just a simple conversation, Li Yin knew that Li Shimin meant that this matter would end here. Letting him see Consort Yang Shu was more to let him think about what to say later.
It seemed that his miserable appearance was useless. If he had known earlier, he would not have changed his clothes on the way back. Now, he had to change back. He could not wear this to see Consort Yang Shu and only increase Consort Yang Shu's worry.
"Yin 'er, it's great that you're fine!”After not seeing him for a few days, Consort Yang Shu looked haggard. When she saw Li Yin, she got out of bed barefooted and hugged him tightly in her arms.
"Mother, aren't you looking down on your son too much?" Li Yin chuckled. What can a mere thief do to me?”
However, Li Yin's words did not have much effect. Consort Yang Shu hugged Li Yin and cried for half an hour. Then, she cried and fell asleep. Because she was worried about Li Yin, she hadn't been able to sleep well for the past few days.
Li Yin carried Consort Yang Shu to the bed and covered her with a blanket. He was afraid that Consort Yang Shu would be hungry after waking up, so he ordered Consort Yang Shu's personal palace maid to go to the imperial kitchen and let the imperial kitchen cook some meat porridge.
When Li Yin came to the Dew Palace again, there was already a large group of people there. Zhangsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, Li Xiaogong, and the others were all present. There was also Crown Prince Li Chengqian, King of Wei Li Tai, and Li Ni's third brother, Li Ke.
"Greetings, Imperial Father, three brothers, and all the uncles.”Li Yin bowed to Li Shimin and the others.
"Yin 'er, tell zhen what happened this time. You can be at ease and speak boldly. If it involves anyone, I will not tolerate it!”Although Li Shi Min had decided to let this matter end, he still needed to show his attitude.
"It's a sin to make Imperial Father worry for your son. This matter is related to the Zhangsun Clan!"”
Zhangsun Wuji was very good at reading people's expressions. He received the news the moment Li Yin returned. After Li Shimin sent someone to call him into the palace, he knew that this matter was over. However, he didn't expect Li Yin to still be so stubborn.
Li Shi Min also had a headache. If he had known earlier, he would have made things clearer to Li Yin. He was afraid that Li Yin did not understand what he meant! Li Yin pointed directly at Zhangsun Wuji, which put him in a difficult position.
Zhangsun Wuji knew that he couldn't tolerate it at this time. He had to defend himself. Otherwise, wouldn't it be a tacit agreement?
"Your Highness, my Zhangsun Clan has never done such a thing! If Your Highness can produce evidence, I, Zhangsun Wuji, will be at Your Highness 'disposal.”
Li Yin was surprised and said to Zhangsun Wuji strangely,""Duke Zhao, what do you mean? Did I say that the Zhangsun Clan sent assassins to kill me?”
"Then you…"
"Duke Zhao, I'm just saying that this matter is related to the Zhangsun Clan. If I'm not wrong, this assassin is the assassin who went to the Duke Zhao Estate to assassinate him two days ago.”Li Yin said," That day, I came out of the palace. Coincidentally, this assassin was shot by an arrow when he was being pursued. He hid under my car. That assassin was a very kind person and did not hurt me.”
When Zhangsun Wuji heard this, he heaved a sigh of relief. At the same time, he was extremely angry. Although Li Yin had cleared the suspicion of the Zhangsun family, Li Yin had just teased him. Also, Li Yin said that the assassin was kind. If a kind assassin went to the Zhangsun Clan to assassinate, wouldn't that mean that the Zhangsun Clan was the 'villain'?
Today, he had lost all his face in front of Fang Xuanling and Li Xiaogong. He and Fang Xuanling had always been on bad terms, and it was obvious that this matter would spread through Fang Xuanling's mouth to all the officials!
Li Shiming didn't care about Zhangsun Wuji's reputation! Speaking of which, the biggest suspect in this matter was still the Zhangsun Clan.
However, there was a problem that had to be solved. Or rather, there had to be a reasonable explanation.
"Yin 'er, why did you leave behind the words' Zhangsun 'in your message?”Li Shi Min asked.
Li Yin said without thinking," Misunderstanding, this is all a misunderstanding. I wanted to leave that word for Xiang 'er. I wanted to tell Xiang' er that the Zhangsun family still owes us 300 taels of silver. You have to hurry up." However, that assassin didn't let me finish my sentence before knocking me out and taking me away. Oh right, Duke Zhao, my three hundred taels of silver…"
Everyone in the hall held back their laughter. Zhangsun Wuji's face flushed red."Don't worry, I'll deliver the silver to you today. My Zhangsun Clan still has this bit of credibility.”
At this moment, Li Shi Min interjected,"Wuji, I remember that the manor next to the Liang King's manor is one of your Zhangsun Clan's manor, right? I have already appointed the King of Liang as the supervisor of the Bureau of Agricultural Machinery. However, this bureau has just been established and needs a large amount of land. Your village will be temporarily lent to the King of Liang for 20 years. After 20 years, the King of Liang will return the village to you.”
"His Highness, the Prince of Liang, is wholeheartedly serving the people. This is truly a blessing for the Great Tang. How can my Zhangsun Clan not support him? Let His Majesty decide. When I return, I will send the deed along with three hundred taels of silver to His Highness the Prince of Liang.”Zhangsun Wuji was very sincere.
This time, Li Yin had been wronged and almost lost his life. If things were to pass so lightly, Li Shimin would not look good. Therefore, regardless of whether this matter was done by the Zhangsun Clan or not, the Zhangsun Clan had to pay some blood to compensate Li Yin.
A manor with about two thousand mu of land was painful for the Zhangsun Clan, but it was far from enough to hurt their bones. The true pillar industry of the Zhangsun Clan was smelting iron, and the iron of the Great Tang had always been monopolized by the Zhangsun Clan.
Li Ni smiled and said," The Duke of Zhao is really righteous. He is for the country and the people. In the future, he will definitely be respected by the people! I admire you!"
"I'm just sharing your worries and doing my duty, Your Majesty," Zhangsun Wuji said with a smile.”
" Duke Zhao is too humble," Li said." You are the pillar of the country and have done your best for the Great Tang. You are not inferior to Zhuge Wuhou.”
Zhangsun Wuji laughed." Your Majesty is both civil and military. He is diligent in government and cherishes the people. If not for Liu Xuande, even if Zhuge Wuhou was reborn, he would only be a ninth-grade petty official!"”# Daguan Review Passed: Daguan Time:011720194:50PM
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