The entire court, including Li Er, Zhangsun Wugou, and even Zhangsun Wuji, did not expect Cheng Chen to admit that he was in the same room as Li Lizhi.
Was this kid crazy? Didn't he know that this was a crime worth beheading? He actually dared to admit it directly. He was really too bold.
When Cheng Yaojin, who was kneeling on the ground, heard Cheng Chen admit it, his clothes were soaked in cold sweat.
Brat, are you trying to kill me? He admitted it so generously?
However, you're really brave. You're indeed Old Cheng's son. Don't worry, even if I have to risk my life, I'll protect you.
Just remember to give your father less paper money after he dies. Your father is generous. Don't let me suffer down there.
Cheng Yaojin felt that he was dead this time and even thought about his funeral.
But the truth was not as serious as he thought.
Li Er and Zhangsun Wugou liked Cheng Chen very much to begin with. Now that they saw Cheng Chen so courageous, the two of them felt even more compassionate.
If it was possible, Li Er and Zhangsun Wugou really wanted to fulfill Cheng Chen and Li Lizhi's wishes, but the key to the problem now was Zhangsun Wuji's attitude.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, both of you have heard it. This child is truly audacious, completely disregarding the face of the royal family and the holy will.”
"Your Majesty, please punish this child severely and uphold justice for my Zhangsun Clan!”Zhangsun Wuji kowtowed and cried, looking extremely miserable.
Many officials began to pity Zhangsun Wuji and even complained for him.
"Your Majesty!" Cheng Yaojin cupped his fists and bowed." I have failed to teach my son well, so I should be punished. I beg Your Majesty to let Chen 'er off and only punish me on account of Chen' er's young age and my contributions.”
"Even if Your Majesty kills me, I have no complaints!”
Cheng Chen was very touched when he saw Cheng Yaojin plead for him. He pulled Cheng Yaojin's arm and said,"Father, please get up first. The Great Tang doesn't like to kneel down.”
Cheng Yaojin looked at Cheng Chen and smiled bitterly." Son, if I can save your life, I'm willing to kneel here and die."”
"Father, you must be joking. Since ancient times, only sons have died for their fathers. There is no reason for a father to die for a son.”Cheng Chen smiled.
In this situation, Cheng Chen could still face it with a smile. It had to be said that he was really brave.
Perhaps, this was also the effect of Zhao Yun's bravery. Back then, Zhao Yun carried his young master, Ah Dou, and rode alone to kill seven in and seven out of the 380,000 Cao troops. How courageous was that?
Now that Cheng Chen had Zhao Yun's courage, would he still be afraid of death?
Of course, Cheng Chen didn't think he would die.
Seeing Cheng Chen's boldness and filial piety, the officials secretly gave him a thumbs up and thought,""You should give birth to a child like Cheng Chen!"
" Your Majesty…" Zhangsun Wugou turned to look at Li Er. A pleading look flashed across his beautiful eyes. Li Er understood that Zhangsun Wugou was pleading on behalf of Cheng Chen.
Li Er sighed. He didn't want to punish Cheng Chen, but this matter concerned the face of the royal family and the relationship between monarch and minister. He couldn't be too biased.
Even if he was biased, there had to be a way out!
After pondering for a few seconds, Li Er looked at Cheng Chen and asked,""Cheng Chen, what else do you have to say about this matter?”
"You have to understand that you have committed a grave crime of beheading. If you have nothing to say, I can only punish you according to the laws of the Great Tang!”
Everyone could hear that Li Er was giving Cheng Chen a way out. If he could say something, the crime of beheading could be avoided.
Zhangsun Wuji panicked." Your Majesty, you…"
"Minister Zhangsun, I understand your grievances, but Cheng Chen is still an eight-year-old child. Even if he made a big mistake, it is still somewhat forgivable.”
"Listen to him." Li Er interrupted Zhangsun Wuji.
Zhangsun Wuji gritted his teeth and could only shut his mouth.
For a moment, all the officials in the court gathered their gazes on Cheng Chen, waiting for his answer.
Cheng Chen also knew what he had to say. He had something to say in his heart, but he was still waiting for someone!
Cheng Yaojin saw that Cheng Chen was silent and was so anxious that he was sweating." Brat, His Majesty is giving you another chance. Hurry up and say it!"”
"Aiya, you're killing me!”
Cheng Chen looked at Cheng Yaojin, but he still didn't say a word.
Li Er saw that Cheng Chen was speechless and asked again,""Cheng Chen, do you really have nothing to say?”
"If you don't have any words, then zhen will punish you.”
Zhangsun Wugou also became anxious. She looked at Cheng Chen and said anxiously,""Cheng Chen, my little enemy, say something. If you really can't say it, beg Lord Zhangsun to forgive you!”
Beg him? Cheng Chen curled his lips, his face full of disdain. Even if he died, he would not beg this old fox.
After waiting for a while, Cheng Chen was still speechless. Li Er sighed." Since you have nothing to say, then I…"
"Imperial Father, Imperial Mother! Your son has something to say!"
At this moment, a beautiful figure ran into the Dew Palace. It was Li Lizhi.
Li Lizhi ran to Cheng Chen's side in two steps. She glanced at him first, then cupped her fists and bowed.
"Imperial Father, Imperial Mother! This matter is all your son's fault, it has nothing to do with Cheng Chen!”
"This son forced Cheng Chen to eat the pill, and it was also this son who carried him into his boudoir. It was even this son who took the initiative to sleep with him.”
"Imperial Father, if Imperial Mother wants to punish, then punish your son. Your son has no reason at all. I only beg Imperial Father, Imperial Mother to forgive Cheng Chen!”
Hearing Li Lizhi's words, Cheng Chen grinned. He had been waiting for this moment!
He had taken such a big blame. If Li Lizhi did not step forward, then he would be too disappointed.
Now that Li Lizhi had appeared, he had no more complaints.
"Sister Zhi 'er, Qi!" Cheng Chen gave Li Lizhi a thumbs up.
Li Lizhi's lips curled up." That's right. I told you that I would protect you!”
"Haha, thank you." Cheng Chen laughed loudly, and his aura suddenly changed.
Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Talent of Civil Star!
The reward is here?
Cheng Chen was stunned. Then, he felt a golden light flash in his mind. In the next moment, his entire body emitted a light.
Cheng Chen himself couldn't see this light, but all the civil and military officials, Li Er, and Zhangsun Wugou saw it clearly.
Not only did they see the light, but they also saw an illusory figure!
A minister walked out of the civil officials, Wei Zheng!
Wei Zheng looked at the illusory figure and was shocked." This is…Wenquxing!"”
When Li Eryi heard this, he was instantly shocked." Cheng Chen is a literary star?”
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