Chapter 43-Li Shi Min Compromises
Zhangsun Wuji quickly reacted, and a trace of excitement flashed in his eyes. He trembled and said,"Your Majesty, Cheng Chuwen is too arrogant. He simply doesn't put you in his eyes.
He was only a small Dingyuan General, and he was already like this. If his position became higher in the future, the power in his hands would become greater. Then, Your Majesty, this child could not be allowed to live.”
Zhangsun Wuji's hatred for Cheng Chuwen was no less than Zhangsun Chong's. In fact, it was even more.
Li Shiming betrothed Princess Changle to Cheng Chuwen. This was not only the pain in Zhangsun Chong's heart, but also the pain in Zhangsun Wuji's heart, because he was the one who suggested it in the beginning.
But in the end, Cheng Chuwen intervened midway and snatched Princess Chang Le away.
This was a disgrace to him, Zhangsun Wuji.
Not only that, during the morning court session, he, Zhangsun Wuji, who was a minister of the dragon, was beaten dozens of times because of Cheng Chuwen, a young man.
To Zhangsun Wuji, this was a great humiliation. He wished that Li Shi Min would immediately order Cheng Chuwen to be killed to vent his hatred.
Although Li Shiming was furious, he was still rational and could understand Zhangsun Wuji's meaning.
However, he knew that Cheng Chuwen couldn't be killed.
Cheng Chuwen was not alone. Behind him stood a group of generals of the Great Tang, his future son-in-law.
In Li Shi Min's heart, there was something that he didn't want to talk about. He got the throne by killing his brother and forcing his father.
Therefore, he did not expect such a thing to happen in his hands.
Glancing at Zhangsun Wuji, Li Shiming said lightly,""Let's go to the Lunar Banquet Hall. This brat is getting more and more lawless. Today, I want to see if he really wants money.”
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Moon Banquet Restaurant.
Zhangsun Chong sat there calmly. The words that Cheng Chuwen said to Li Shiming's personal eunuch made him happy.
From what he saw, Cheng Chuwen was definitely going to die today.
Even if Cheng Yaojin, Qin Shubao, and the other generals tried their best, they wouldn't be able to save him.
It wasn't just Zhangsun Chong, the others also thought so.
Even those who won money consciously stayed away from Cheng Chuwen, afraid of being implicated.
As long as Luo Bin Wang stood behind Cheng Chu Wen, unwavering.
Cheng Chuwen ignored Zhangsun Chong and turned to Luo Binwang."Aren't you afraid? I might have to be beheaded for what I said just now.”
"I'm scared!"
" But since I've already acknowledged you as my master, I should stand by your side," Luo Binwang said in a muffled voice." I can't alienate you just because you might be beheaded."”
Cheng Chuwen didn't expect to receive such an answer. He was stunned for a moment and smiled."Don't worry, I won't die, and neither will you.”
Perhaps he felt that victory was already in his grasp. Hearing Cheng Chuwen's words, Zhangsun Chong sneered,"You're about to die, yet you still dare to say such big words. You really don't know what death is.”
The others also shook their heads.
Cheng Chuwen and the others had their own opinions. They looked into Zhangsun Chong's eyes and said,"Don't worry, even if this Young Master dies, I will take you with me. That 250,000 strings, don't even think about missing a single one.”
" Hmph!" Zhangsun Chong snorted coldly." We'll talk about it when you're alive. Even if I give you money when you're dead, you won't be able to spend it."”
As soon as he finished speaking, the door of the Lunar Banquet Hall was suddenly kicked open. Then, Cheng Chuwen saw Cheng Yaojin walk in with big strides.
Cheng Yaojin ignored his son and stared at Zhangsun Chong.""Let me tell you, whether my son is dead or alive, your 250,000 strings of coins cannot be less.
Otherwise, even if the Cheng family is exterminated, I will still take your life.”
"You…"
Zhangsun Chong was so frightened that he couldn't speak. Then, he heard Li Shimin's voice,""Old Cheng, this is a bet between the younger generation.”
Seeing Li Shimin walk in, Cheng Yaojin cupped his hands and said,""Your Majesty, this is no longer a matter of money. It's Lord Zhangsun's family bullying my Old Cheng family.”
"Lord Cheng, you're exaggerating."
Zhangsun Wuji said, but Li Shiming glared at him. Then, Li Shiming said to Cheng Chuwen,"Little bastard, zhen will let Zhangsun Wuji compensate you with 100,000 strings of strings. Today's matter will be considered over, and zhen will not hold a grudge against your previous words.”
"No."
Cheng Chuwen turned a blind eye to Cheng Yaojin's eyes and said lightly,"No matter who says it today, 250,000 strings, not a single copper coin less.”
"Then if I say it, will you not listen?”
"Yes, but in the future, I will resign from all my positions and return to the mountains.”
Cheng Chuwen glanced at Li Shimin and said lightly,""Don't think that you have a way to stop it. There's something that can fly into the sky that you can't catch up to.”
Seeing Cheng Chuwen being so stubborn, Li Shimin was angry, but soon became helpless.
Just like what Cheng Chuwen said, if Cheng Chuwen wanted to leave now, Li Shimin might not be too lazy to stay. After all, no one knew what good things Cheng Chuwen had not taken out.
After thinking about it, Li Shimin felt that between Cheng Chuwen and Zhangsun Wuji's 250,000 strings of money, Cheng Chuwen was still more important, so he said to Zhangsun Wuji,"You actually bet, then accept your loss and don't embarrass the Empress.”
After saying that, Li Shi Min turned around and left.
He had already compromised with Cheng Chuwen and didn't want to see Cheng Chuwen's smug look again.
Zhangsun Wuji and his son, who had stayed in the Lunar Feast Hall, stood there in a daze, not knowing what to do.
The development of the situation just now was clearly in the direction they had imagined. Why did the script suddenly change without telling them in advance?
However, Cheng Yaojin did not hold back. He directly extended his hand in front of Zhangsun Wuji and said coldly,"His Majesty said that if you are willing to bet, you must admit defeat.”
"You…"
Zhangsun Wuji's heart was filled with rage. He felt a sweet taste in his throat and spat out a mouthful of blood. His entire body fell backward.
Fortunately, Zhangsun Chong was quick enough to hold him up. Otherwise, this first-grade official would have been lying on the floor of the Lunar Banquet Hall.
However, Cheng Yaojin didn't care. He reached out his hand again and said coldly,""Pay up, 250,000, not a single copper less.”
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