As biological brothers of the same father and mother, Li Chengqian and Li Tai could maintain a superficial relationship of trust and love in the palace. Outside the palace, they wished that the other party would be killed by a carriage, or that they would be disgusted by ugly women when they were stealing prostitutes.
Li Chengqian wasn't as smart as King Pang Yue, but he wasn't stupid.
"Let's go to the capital governor's manor!”Li Chengqian's expression was somewhat gloomy.
Zhangsun Jiaqing nodded. His expression was also very bad. He had hired someone to do this. Since the Prince of Yue had gone to the capital governor's residence, someone must have lost a layer of skin.
Looking at Li Chengqian, Zhangsun Jiaqing's neck turned cold.
" Your Highness…" Zhangsun Jiaqing's eyes flickered.
Li Chengqian paused for a moment before consoling him." Don't worry. Even if the matter is exposed, BenGong will protect you. Moreover, you are a member of the Zhangsun Clan. The King of Yue will not target you."”
Zhangsun Jiaqing heaved a sigh of relief. He was thinking about how he must show off in front of the Empress's aunt at the Empress 'birthday banquet the day after tomorrow.
He didn't hide the Crown Prince's whereabouts. Before he even reached the capital governor's residence, Li Hongbin had already received the news.
"Brother Crown Prince is coming? Then it would be better to wait for him to come before the trial.”The King of Yue, Li Tai, sat on Li Hongbin's left and smiled.
"Yes."
Li Hongbin squeezed out a smile and sat on his chair, restless.
Li Tai thought for a moment and said,"Since this case involves Wild Goose Falling Pavilion, shouldn't we invite the real owner of Wild Goose Falling Pavilion?"”
"Yes, it's my duty. I'll send someone to invite him.”Li Hongbin quickly got up and bowed to Li Tai before giving the constable beside him a look.
"Now that the people are spreading the news that this case was done by bengong, bengong is not here to oppress others.”Li Tai looked at the tightly shut door of the court and narrowed his eyes." Open the door and allow the people in the city to listen!”
"This…isn't very good, right?" Li Hongbin looked troubled.
He was already clear about the King of Yue's intentions, but how could he offend the Crown Prince?
"Hmm?" Li Tai glanced at him indifferently, his body exuding a dignified and noble aura.
Li Hongbin was so scared that his legs trembled. He quickly ordered,""Open the door and let the people who want to hear the case in.”
"That's right. In the future, we have to be open and honest when handling cases.”Li Tai said with a smile.
"Hehe, yes, Your Highness is right.”Li Hongbin smiled apologetically, but he was extremely nervous.
Thinking of the Crown Prince and the Prince of Yue sitting on his left and right, watching him try the case, he felt like dying.
Was it easy for him?
Chang 'an City was full of dignitaries, and he, a mere Jing Zhaoyi, could not afford to offend anyone!
He had to ask about the family background of any random person he caught. Otherwise, who knew if a Duke would suddenly jump out?
"I'm afraid that Kong Yan isn't someone to be trifled with.”Li Hongbin sighed deeply. If it wasn't for a special case, he wouldn't have been qualified to attend the morning assembly.
However, the news of Kong Yingda's memorial in the morning court had already spread in Chang 'an officialdom, especially when Li Shimin mentioned his official position.
"Sigh, let's take it one step at a time." Li Hongbin sighed again.
Outside the court, some people gradually gathered.
The Crown Prince's carriage also arrived after the time for two incense sticks to burn. Li Chengqian did not stand on ceremony and walked straight to the court after getting off the carriage.
"Greetings, Your Highness!"
Both inside and outside the court knelt down and shouted.
"There's no need to be so polite." Li Chengqian was very gentlemanly.
Li Hongbin wiped the cold sweat off his forehead as he led Li Chengqian to sit on the right side of the court, opposite King Yue. In the middle was Li Hongbin's seat.
"I didn't expect that Big Brother Crown Prince would actually come.”Li Tai said with a smile.
Li Chengqian snorted inwardly and said indifferently,""If the green sparrow can come, why can't this prince come?”
Green Sparrow was Li Tai's pet name. Only Empress Zhangsun and Li Shimin would address him by his pet name. Li Chengqian had called out Li Tai's pet name in public, obviously wanting to suppress Li Tai as his elder brother.
The fat on Li Tai's face trembled, and his eyes narrowed into a line.
"I've forgotten that there are rumors that Brother Crown Prince is going to uphold justice for Falling Goose Pavilion and find out who framed them.”
Zhangsun Jiaqing, who was standing behind Li Chengqian, trembled and pursed his lips in silence.
Li Chengqian's face flashed with a hint of gloominess as he said,""Why haven't we started yet?"
Li Hongbin quickly bowed." This case involves Wild Goose Falling Pavilion. Kong Yan needs to be summoned for questioning. He should be here soon."”
"Kong Yan!" Killing intent flashed in Li Chengqian's eyes.
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After deciding to avenge his daughter Li Lizhi, Li Shimin asked his brother-in-law Zhangsun Wuji to go on a visit in disguise. He had originally planned to go straight to the directorate, but on the way there, he heard about what had happened in the capital governor's residence.
"These two bastards!" Li Shi Min's face turned black.
Zhangsun Wuji's eyelids twitched. He was actually in a difficult position when the Crown Prince and the King of Yue fought.
Both of them were born by his sister, so no matter who succeeded the throne in the future, it would not have much of an impact on the Zhangsun family.
"To the capital governor's manor?" Zhangsun Wuji looked at Li Shiming, whose face was dark.
"Zhen wants to see what kind of conduct these two bastards have outside.”Li Shi Min changed his direction.
"I am also quite curious about who this Kong Yan is.”
Zhangsun Wuji said slowly as he followed beside Li Shiming.
"He's also a bastard!"
Li Shiming's face darkened when he thought of his favorite daughter being bullied by Kong Yan.
Zhangsun Wuji glanced at him again and whispered,""There are a few dukes in the court who think highly of him.”
"What are you trying to say?" Li Shi Min frowned.
"Youzhou." Zhangsun Wuji said softly.
Li Shimin frowned and said nothing. The Turks 'camp was located north of Youzhou.
Weishui Alliance!
This was the eternal shame in Li Shi Min's heart.
Last year, heavy snow had fallen in the Turkic territories, causing many livestock to die and the Turkic people to suffer from hunger and cold.
Jie Li's financial use was insufficient, so they had to increase their exploitation. Therefore, the Turkic country was full of complaints. All the tribes rebelled against the Turkic, and the Jie Li army gradually weakened.
The Great Tang could have used this opportunity to avenge itself and send troops to Youzhou, but…the Great Tang's treasury would not allow it!
At that time, someone suggested sending troops to Youzhou to raid the Turkic tribes. Zhangsun Wuji opposed it because Tang Xian attacked the Turks unjustly.
It couldn't be said that the Great Tang's treasury couldn't afford war, right?
If the treasury didn't allow it, how could Li Shi Min give up such a good opportunity?!
In truth, it wasn't too late to attack the Turks, but…the treasury still wouldn't allow it!
"What a joke. I even have to rely on a small merchant to fight a war?”Li Shimin mocked himself.
"We can also wait until after the autumn harvest, but who said that the pay for the war must be paid from the national treasury?”
Zhangsun Wuji said leisurely.
Li Shi Min shook his head, still feeling that it was ridiculous to rely on a merchant to provide military pay.
The two of them chatted all the way and unknowingly arrived in front of the gate of the capital's Yi Manor.
"So many people?" Li Shi Min was stunned.
In front of the court, there were many people watching.
Zhangsun Wuji glanced at the guard beside him and said,""Open the way."
"Yes."
The two of them could be considered to be traveling incognito. On the surface, they only had six guards with them.
Of course, there would be hidden guards nearby. However, unless Li Shiming was in a life or death situation or he took the initiative to speak, the hidden guards would not show themselves.
"Move aside!"
The two guards of the Imperial House spoke coldly and reached out to grab the shoulders of the person in front of them.
In front of ordinary people, the guards of the Imperial House had a natural sense of superiority.
"Hmm?"
For a moment, more than a dozen onlookers turned their heads at the same time and looked coldly at the two guards.
These people were all dressed differently. There were men and women, and some even carried baskets with eggs.
The only similarity was their expressions.
It was cold!
The hair on the two Imperial House guards stood on end as they looked at the dozen or so people warily.
"Get lost!" The man whose shoulder was grabbed by the guard of the Imperial House spat out a word coldly, then turned around and continued to look in the direction of the court.
“……”
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