Li Qin's words were filled with righteousness, and he was so touched that he was in a mess.
However, he caught a glimpse of Du Ruhui's inexplicable smile from the corner of his eye.
"I'm not a greedy person, but…"
Before he could finish, Du Ruhui interrupted him and said with admiration,"Young Master Li is indeed magnanimous.”
"Knowing that the national treasury is empty now, he took the initiative to ask for no remuneration.”
"Your enthusiasm is truly admirable.”
"In that case, how would I dare to use money to chill Young Master Li's heart?”
Li Qin: When did I say I didn't want it!"
"Then Young Master Li said that money is just a worldly possession. Isn't that what he meant?" Du Ruhui asked doubtfully.”
Li Qin was anxious." No, Lord Du, although I don't like money, you know…"
"We all know that Young Master Li has done his best for the country and the people." Fang Xuanling took the opportunity to interrupt.”
"How precious is a pure heart?"
Fang Yaoyi also joined in the fun, suppressing her laughter as she said,"A pure heart is priceless."
Li Qin's eyes widened. F * ck, was he tricked?
'Isn't priceless the same as having no money?'
So you guys suddenly praised me so highly and then gave me a way out just because you don't want to pay?
Li Qin was a little embarrassed.
He was also a little resentful.
The city was full of tricks!
He looked at Li Qin, who was still proud and proud just now, being deflated.
Du Ruhui felt much better and asked with a smile,""Little Young Master Li, did you dig a hole and jump into it?”
Li Qin's face darkened and he didn't want to speak.
Du Ruhui slowly sat down and said with a smile,"Little Young Master Li, remember, trouble comes from the mouth.”
"In the Imperial Court, a casual sentence can be easily caught.”
"At that time, if someone with ill intentions hits you when you're down, it won't be a matter of losing money.”
According to His Majesty's wishes, Young Master Li would eventually return to the palace.
Although Young Master Li was exceptionally intelligent, there were some things that were not useful just because he was smart.
Therefore, Du Ruhui was teaching him.
"To be honest, once your movable type printing technique is put into practice, it will benefit thousands of generations." Fang Xuanling stroked his beard and smiled.”
"His Majesty will definitely reward you with an official rank for such a great service.”
"I'm afraid you won't be able to run away after joining the Ministry of Works.”
"We'll be colleagues from now on, Lord Li." Fang Xuanling cupped his hands.”
As he spoke, he secretly observed Lord Du's expression from the corner of his eye, wanting to see something.
Du Ruhui and Young Master Li had known each other for a long time, so it was impossible for him not to know that the Empress and Young Master Li knew each other.
Unfortunately, Du Ruhui was all smiles, so he couldn't see anything.
These words made Li Qin feel excited.
Why did he earn money? Wasn't it to buy an official position?
He could become an official just by using movable type printing.
"Then I'll have to trouble the two sirs to put in a few good words in front of His Majesty."”
Du Ruhui nodded.
If the emperor knew about this, he would have turned you into a flower himself without us praising you.
When Du Ruhui thought of Li Shimin's smug look, he felt a headache coming on.
Fang Yaoyi looked at the few of them talking and laughing, and reminded them,""Father, Lord Du, Young Master Li, the food is getting cold.”
After saying this, the few of them gave way to each other and sat at the table, pushing glasses and exchanging drinks.
Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, and the others only got up and left when they were drunk.
——
Inside the Yin and Yang Palace of Taiji Palace, Li Shiming was holding a secret letter. His face was ashen and his body was trembling with anger.
It recorded everything that had happened in court, including the news that Li Qin had almost been assassinated.
What a good Chang 'an County Magistrate. He had no respect for the law and actually wanted to extort a confession from Ba' er.
And that Qian, you really have the guts to assassinate the eldest son of the Tang Emperor!
If it wasn't for Du Ruhui, that old fellow, arriving in time, Ba 'er would have suffered this time.
Thinking of this, Li Shi Min's eyes became even colder.
As the emperor of the Great Tang, he was not only worried about Ba 'er, but also the people of the Great Tang.
If the officials below acted like this, they would have accumulated resentment.
Water could carry a boat and also capsize it, how could Li Shi Min not know this?
At this moment, Pei Ji, who had been standing in the hall for a long time, saw that the Emperor's expression was getting uglier and uglier, and his heart was beating like a rattle-drum.
He naturally did not know why the Emperor had suddenly summoned him, but he knew that it was not something good.
Silence.
The sound of a pin dropping could be heard in the huge Yin and Yang Palace.
After a long time, Li Shiming pinched his forehead and threw the letter on the table.
He seemed a little tired and slowly said,"Take it over and take a look."”
Pei Ji stepped forward submissively and picked up the letter to read it carefully.
There were only two words to summarize what was recorded on the letter.
He had no respect for the law and was beaten into confessing.
Pei Ji broke out in a cold sweat. Actually, this matter should have been handled by the Minister of Personnel, Du Ruhui, but strictly speaking, he was also the head of the officials.
Now that a small county magistrate dared to be so arrogant under the eyes of the emperor, he could not escape responsibility.
"I will send someone to capture Cui Wannian.”
Li Shiming didn't show any joy or anger on his face."Capture? There were countless Cui Wannians in the Great Tang.”
"Can we catch them all just by catching them?"
"But don't arrest him. There must be an explanation for Cui Wannian's matter.”
"Otherwise, how can we convince the people?"
Pei Ji was so scared that his body trembled. The Emperor was going to make Cui Wannian his target.
"Your Majesty is right, we should investigate Cui Wannian."”
Li Shimin smiled and said,"Then you can supervise it yourself."”
Pei Ji respectfully placed the letter back on the table and bowed."This subject obeys the decree!"
Li Shi Min nodded and picked up a memorial. He pretended to be chatting and said,"Oh right, I wonder if Minister Pei has discovered anything recently.”
"Is the smell of incense too strong in this palace?”
Pei Ji's face instantly turned deathly pale when he heard this. He hurriedly knelt down and kowtowed,"Your Majesty, please reconsider."
"It is a rule left behind by the Retired Emperor that eminent Buddhist monks can enter and leave the palace freely.”
Li Shi Min suppressed the anger in his chest and said coldly,"What a good rule."
"Is Minister Pei trying to say that the rules cannot be broken?”
Pei Ji's back was drenched in cold sweat. He buried his head on the ground and hunched over. His voice was trembling." I wouldn't dare!”
"Please forgive me, Your Majesty."
Li Shi Min took a deep breath and waved his hand,"Get up."
"After leaving the palace, pass on my orders. The palace is an important place of the country. From now on, monks are not allowed to enter and leave freely.”
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Pei Ji trembled as he stood up and walked out of the palace door in a daze.
Snowflakes fell on his face, and the coldness instantly seeped into his heart.
Looking at the heavy snow that was still falling in Chang 'an, Pei Ji sighed and murmured,""His Majesty has finally made his move."
The coachman of the Pei Residence, who was already waiting outside, held an umbrella. Pei Ji waved his hand to dismiss him and smiled bitterly."You may leave. I haven't walked on the streets of Chang 'an for a long time.”
"Let me step on Chang 'an's ground today.”
"I'm afraid I won't have the chance again.”
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