Half an hour later.
Ding Wuzhao's lackey had already run to Changping Prefecture Duke's mansion.
They entered the manor.
A few lackeys wailed and ran towards the hall.
"Not good, Duke. Not good, County Duke…"
"Who is making a ruckus here?" Changping County Duke Zhang Liang walked out of the hall with a gloomy expression.
Seeing a few scaring people, he looked displeased."You're panicking. Do you want to die?"
"County Duke! Ding Wuzhao, Lord Ding, had been killed by someone called Qin Fang.”A slightly bolder lackey cried and answered Zhang Liang.
"What?!" Zhang Liang's head buzzed like a bolt from the blue.
He stepped forward and grabbed the lackey carefully."Tell me, what exactly happened?”
Ding Wuzhao had followed Zhang Liang for many years and had long been regarded as his own.
Now, he was actually killed.
His heart was bleeding.
"Today, Young Master Ding brought us to participate in the poetry recital. I didn't expect Princess Xiang Cheng to be flirting with that Qin Fang. Young Master Ding couldn't stand it and had a conflict with Qin Fang. Who knew that Qin Fang was actually extraordinary and defeated Young Master Ding with just one move?”
"Defeating Young Master Ding is not the end. Qin Fang even broke Young Master Ding's limbs and finally killed him.”The lackey added fuel to the fire.
"Duke, Young Master Ding is so miserable!" The lackey cried bitterly. "Just because the princess is present, we don't dare to arrest him. Please avenge the young master!”
"Ahhhh, Qin Fang, you're going too far. If you kill my son, I, Zhang Liang, will not be a human if I don't kill you.”Zhang Liang roared at the sky.
As he spoke, Zhang Liang left the manor and headed straight for the Imperial Palace.
"County Duke, that Qin Fang's martial arts are powerful and ruthless. You should enter the palace and ask His Majesty to make a decision.”When Zhang Liang heard this, he stopped in his tracks. Then, he changed his direction and headed straight for the Imperial Palace.
Chang 'an City.
Wei Manor.
Wei Zheng was sitting in the hall with a gloomy expression.
Below him, Wei Qingrou was telling him everything that had happened.
Hmph, luckily Qin Fang wasn't injured. Otherwise, I, Wei Zheng, would have risked my life to avenge my future son-in-law.
"Father…" Hearing Wei Zheng call Qin Fang son-in-law, Wei Qingrou lowered her head shyly.
"Prepare a carriage and enter the palace to meet His Majesty. I want to see who dares to touch my future son-in-law.”
"Right, Qingrou, send someone to inform your Uncle Cheng and Uncle Yuchi.”
Wei Qingrou looked at Wei Zheng's protective look and felt relieved.
In the royal study.
"Is Qin Fang injured?" Li Shi Min, who was sitting on a chair, heard the Princess of Xiang City report what had happened at the Garden Poetry Meet.
"Qin Fang isn't injured. He's just afraid that Ding Wuzhao's foster father, Zhang Liang, will play tricks.”Xiang Cheng quickly said.
"It's good that you're not injured. With Qin Fang's martial strength, even a few Ding Wuzhao's would not be his match.”Li Shimin was relieved when he recalled how Qin Fang had saved him like a god descending from the heavens.
Fortunately, Qin Fang is fine. If something happened to him, I would hang Ding Wuzhao up and whip his corpse.”Li Shi Min said fiercely.
Putting aside Qin Fang's matter, Li Shimin knew very well what kind of De Xin Ding Wuzhao was.
If it wasn't for Zhang Liang's face, Li Shiming would have told him to scram as far away as possible.
When Xiang Cheng heard Li Shiming's words, he originally wanted to cry and make a scene to protect Qin Fang, but now it seemed that there was no need.
"Your Majesty, the Duke of Changping requests an audience.”Li Junxian reported.
Xuan."
"Your Majesty, you must uphold justice for this subject. Ding Wuzhao, a Fifth Grade General of the Great Tang, was actually killed by a commoner in broad daylight. Where are the laws of the Great Tang?”Zhang Liang burst into tears the moment he entered the hall.
Li Shi Min stood up and said,"Minister Zhang, is there a misunderstanding?”
"Misunderstanding?" Zhang Liang was stunned for a moment. According to the script, shouldn't Li Shimin have ordered people to arrest Qin Fang first? How could she say that it was a misunderstanding?
"Wu Zhao is already dead. Your Majesty, what misunderstanding could there be?”Zhang Liang quickly argued.
"A life for a life, a debt for a life. Today, I must make Qin Fang pay with his life.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Wei Zheng rushed in from outside the hall.
"Zhang Liang, don't spout nonsense and slander me.”Before the person arrived, the voice shocked the entire hall.
Cheng Yaojin and Yuchi Gong followed behind Wei Zheng.
Compared to Zhang Liang, the status of the three of them was even higher.
Especially Cheng Yaojin and Yuchi Gong, as Li Shimin's loyal followers, they were already extremely important.
Three to one, Zhang Liang instantly fell into a disadvantage.
He, Zhang Liang, could no longer withstand Wei Zheng, who was scolding Li Er.
In addition, there was also the unreasonable Cheng Yaojin. How could he bully others like this?
Zhang Liang had never imagined that a puny Qin Fang could attract the support of three important officials of the Great Tang.
However, Zhang Liang couldn't care less. He looked at Wei Zheng and said angrily,"Wei Zheng, Qin Fang killed my foster son, and you actually counterattacked. Don't think that you can twist the truth just because you have more people.”
Humph. Wei Zheng walked forward and snorted coldly,"Zhang Liang, you know very well who is the one who is twisting right and wrong."
Do we need to explain Ding Wuzhao's usual behavior?
If Ding Wuzhao had not been shameless enough to ambush Qin Fang and kill him, he would not have been killed by Qin Fang. He had brought this upon himself.
Zhang Liang was furious. He said angrily,"You're slandering me. It's clearly Ding Wuzhao who's unreasonable. He's already broken Wu Zhao's limbs, yet he still killed him."
My son, Wu Zhao, has stained the battlefield with his blood. He has repeatedly made contributions and is a hero of the Great Tang.
Wei Zheng sneered. You don't have to be so unreasonable here. There are many eyewitnesses at the garden poetry festival. We've found them to confront them on the spot.
Zhang Liang was exasperated and furious. Who knew if the person he found had been bribed by you? Wu Zhao was dead, so you can make up whatever you want.
Wei Zheng had expected this and said unhurriedly, The Princess of Xiang City was also present at the garden poetry party. We invited Her Highness the Princess and we will know once we ask. You don't think that Her Highness the Princess has been bribed by me, right?
Duke Changping, we have to investigate this matter thoroughly. We can't be used by people with ulterior motives.
That's right. Cheng Yaojin chimed in from the side,"I've heard that your son of a bitch Ding Wuzhao pulled out a dagger to kill Qin Fang first."
Qin Fang was just defending himself. What crime was there?
When Zhang Liang heard this, he was shocked. It seemed that this matter would be difficult to handle today.
Wei Zheng and the others were determined to protect Qin Fang.
Zhang Liang's eyes were bloodshot as he said angrily," Bullsh * t! Don't slander me! Qin Fang!"
Pa!
Li Er's expression was gloomy as he slammed the imperial table angrily.
Zhang Liang, that's enough!
Ding Wuzhao is arrogant and arrogant. He has done many petty things behind your back by relying on his official position and your identity as the Duke of Changping. Do you think I don't know?
If it wasn't for your age, I would have dealt with him long ago. Today, he was killed by Qin Fang.
Moreover, if you want to hurt others, you can kill them at that time, and there is no sin.
Do you still want me to call Xiang City over to confront you?
Li Er was very smart. After hearing Wei Zheng's words and Xiang Cheng's report, he already knew what had happened.
At this moment, not only was he not angry, but he admired Qin Fang even more.
The Tang Empire needed such a young talent.
Zhang Liang was shocked by Li Er's scolding.
He looked at Li Er in confusion. He did not expect Li Er to be so protective of Qin Fang.
"Your Majesty…" Zhang Liang still wanted to defend himself, but he was interrupted by Li Er.
Alright, I've made up my mind. You can leave.
Zhang Liang was helpless. Since Li Eryi had already said this, there was no point in him continuing to stay. He cupped his hands and took his leave. His Majesty's divine grace, this old subject took his leave.
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Liang's eyes turned red. He gritted his teeth and walked out of the hall. Qin Fang, the hatred between you and me begins now. They can protect you for a while, but they can't protect you forever.
Zhang Liang knew what kind of person Ding Wuzhao was.
But even so, among so many adopted sons, he still loved Ding Wuzhao the most and treated him like his own son.
However, Heaven Duke was not kind enough and was killed by Qin Fang.
What made him most uncomfortable was that he actually could not even avenge Ding Wuzhao.
Alright. Li Shiming waved his hand to send the guests off. This matter ends here. No one is allowed to mention it again in the future. The three of you can leave as well.
Wei Zheng, Cheng Yaojin, and the other two looked at each other and cupped their hands in unison." Your Majesty is wise. We will take our leave.
After the three left, Li Er turned to Li Junxian. Call Xiangcheng over. I have something to ask her.
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