Zhangsun Wuji's words made Zhangsun Wugou feel a little ear-piercing, and he was also unhappy in his heart.
After all, Luo Zhao was not just anyone. He was her son-in-law, the husband of her precious daughter.
Zhangsun Wugou coughed dryly and said,"An Ye has done a lot of absurd things in Chang 'an with the name of our Zhangsun Clan. I have long wanted him to restrain himself, but I never had the time.
It's good to teach him a lesson now so that he won't ruin the reputation of our Zhangsun Clan again.
Although Luo Zhao went a little overboard, he taught An Ye a lesson on our behalf. Elder brother said to suppress him, but I don't think it's necessary.”
She wanted to protect her son-in-law.
"Sister, do you still not understand?"
Zhangsun Wugou's face darkened, and his tone became even more solemn.
"No matter how wrong Zhangsun Anye is, we have to teach him a lesson. It's not up to an outsider like him to teach him a lesson.
For example, Chengqian, Qingque, and the others had done it before, so they could only be taught a lesson by His Majesty. Could it be that he could let his uncle do it?
This isn't about who's right or wrong, it's about the prestige of our Zhangsun Clan!”
Zhangsun Wuji's words made Empress Zhangsun choke back and she fell silent for a moment.
" My Zhangsun Clan is a relative of the current dynasty," Zhangsun Wuji continued." A hundred years later, the future ruler of the Great Tang will have our Zhangsun Clan's blood flowing in his veins.
Our Zhangsun Clan and the Li Imperial Clan share the same glory. We are sacred and cannot be offended.
That Luo Zhao slapping my Zhangsun Clan in the face is slapping the Li Imperial Family in the face. If you don't teach him a lesson, where will the face of the Great Tang and the Imperial Family be?”
Zhangsun Wuji was excited and actually brought out some words that could only be understood but could not be explained in words.
Zhangsun Wugou's expression immediately changed, and he said in a deep voice,""Elder brother, your thoughts are very dangerous. The Great Tang belongs to the Li Clan, and only the Li Imperial Clan is the most honorable existence. Our Zhangsun Clan has no right to stand shoulder to shoulder with the Li Imperial Clan!”
Zhangsun Wuji's expression turned cold as he realized that his words were inappropriate.
"Wuji, you are also someone who has read history books. Since ancient times, there have been many noble families but they were all destroyed because they did not know their status and wanted to stand shoulder to shoulder with the royal family.
Do you want my Zhangsun family to follow in the footsteps of those relatives?”
Zhangsun Wugou's voice was stern. This was the first time in his life that he had reprimanded his elder brother like this.
Zhangsun Wuji was displeased, but he didn't dare to resist. He could only let Zhangsun Wugou teach him.
Then, he explained," Your Majesty, you've misunderstood. I didn't mean it that way. The Tang Empire belongs to the Li family. Of course, I will remember it."”
Zhangsun Wuji changed the topic and said,""But think about it, little sister. Luo Zhao first stole Chong-er's betrothal and then killed Li Junxian, an important official who had a good relationship with our Zhangsun Clan.
Now, he broke our brother's arm in front of so many people.
To outsiders, he was targeting our Zhangsun Clan in every way and did not put us in his eyes at all.
If we don't react, where will our dignity be!
At that time, everyone will think that our Zhangsun family is easy to bully. How can I convince the public in the court and lead those lowly officials?
Younger sister, you are in the palace, how can you make your concubines respect you?
When that time comes, the court will be in turmoil, and the inner palace will be in turmoil. The one who will suffer will not be the Great Tang, not His Majesty!”
Zhangsun Wuji's words struck Zhangsun Wugou's soft spot.
After all, she was a virtuous empress. She had the Tang Empire and Li Shimin's great ambitions in her heart.
Zhangsun Wugou could still treat it calmly if his face was slightly damaged, but when she thought about how Luo Zhao's actions might affect the imperial court's inner palace, she could not turn a blind eye.
"Now that you say it, it makes sense. What do you plan to do?”
Zhangsun Wugou was finally persuaded.
Zhangsun Wuji heaved a sigh of relief and said,""If Luo Zhao wins the combat examination and becomes the vanguard of the northern expedition, he will return with meritorious service and be placed in an important position by His Majesty. With his arrogant personality, it will be detrimental to the country.”
" Therefore, I plan to stop him from winning the combat examination. I want him to stay in Chang 'an and be his son-in-law.
After suffering such a setback, he would reflect on his actions and restrain his arrogance.”
Zhangsun Wuji revealed his methods.
Zhangsun Wugou shook his head and said," You've seen what kind of martial arts Zhao 'er has. He's talented in both civil and martial arts. He's rare in the world. What do you have to stop him?"”
"You don't have to worry about this little sister, I have my ways.”
Zhangsun Wuji stroked his short beard and sneered.
Zhangsun Wugou knew that his elder brother had always been resourceful. Since he was so confident, he was definitely 100% confident.
"This child, Luo Zhao, is indeed talented. It is just that he does not know how to conduct himself. Looks like I have to properly teach him…"
Empress Zhangsun sighed in her heart.
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Princess Changle's residence.
When the lanterns hung high, Luo Zhao leisurely returned to the residence.
When he stepped into the manor, the palace maids and servants looked at him strangely.
Luo Zhao vaguely felt that the atmosphere was a little off.
Stepping into the main hall, he raised his head and saw Zhangsun Wugou already sitting upright. His cold and solemn gaze was staring at him from afar.
Li Lizhi, who was sitting beside him, frowned and her face was dark.
Seeing the attitude of the mother and daughter, Luo Zhao immediately guessed a little.
This mother-in-law of the Empress was most likely here to denounce her…
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