Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 349

Chapter 349 Son Of Heaven Sword

Taiji Palace Martial Arts Hall, Main Hall.

The civil and military officials lined up and entered. Everyone had their eyes fixed on their noses, noses, and hearts, and the atmosphere at the scene was strange and oppressive.

Everyone knew that today’s gathering was a watershed in the history of the Great Tang Dynasty. It would be a watershed in the honor and disgrace of many people. There was no saber, spear, and halberd, but the sneak arrows were already buried all around.

Crown Prince Li Chengqian and King Wei Li Tai walked in front of the two rows of officials. They glanced at each other with the corners of their eyes and quickly separated.

Whoever wins, who loses; The king and the kou are only here today.

In contrast, Li Tai, who didn’t show any signs of falling into a desperate situation, was even more relaxed and at ease. Today, even if the emperor announced that he was not the director of the Imperial Court, that did not mean that he was completely finished. Because by name, it was not his turn to be the director of the Overwatch Council. In other words, his starting point was low and he could afford to lose. Regardless of whether he won or lost in this battle, Li Tai was destined to not suffer any major losses. However, Li Tai was 60% confident that he would be the winner today. It was inevitable that the Crown Prince would be implicated when Li Yuanchang’s bad deeds were exposed. As a matter of fact, the Crown Prince was already unable to protect himself from the clay Bodhisattva crossing the river at this time, let alone the director of the Imperial Court.

The emperor was ill, and the crown prince was going to fall. Looking around the world, who else could be qualified for the position of Supervisor of the Kingdom other than him, King Wei?

Li Tai and Zhi Zhu were filled with anticipation.

Li Chengqian was different. If it wasn’t for him presiding over today’s court meeting, that would mean that he, the Crown Prince, would be the end of it. He had reached a dead end and could not afford to lose any more. At this moment, he still had one last fantasy in his heart. He did not believe that his father would cripple his position as Crown Prince in such an irresponsible manner at such a special time.

Even for the sake of his late mother, the Eldest Sun Empress, today’s father had fallen ill, so he should still be given the chance to show himself for the last time and save his own destiny as the eldest son of the first wife.

Li Chengqian did not expect that apart from his bloodline inheritance and family affection, there was nothing else he could rely on.

Every time Li Chengqian stepped onto the stone steps of the Dragon Tail Road of the Martial Hall, his heart would crash heavily, and his breathing would become tense and rapid. He felt as if everyone was staring at him, and their gazes were like sharp arrows that could pierce through him.

Li Chengqian was drenched in cold sweat.

The civil servants and martial artists silently entered the main hall of the Martial Arts Hall. In the past, these people had participated in court meetings countless times, and they had never been as nervous as they were today. In the past, after they entered the court and stood there, the eunuch shouted for the emperor to arrive. Then, the emperor, Li Shimin, stepped into the throne hall and sat on the golden dragon chair.

Today, the civil and military bowed their heads and stood for a long time. Not to mention the emperor, even the eunuch did not appear.

Many people began to glance left and right at each other’s heads and ears. At the same time, some people discovered that apart from Chu Suiliang, who had always accompanied the Emperor to his left and right, who had accompanied the Emperor in his daily commentary, there was also another important figure who should have appeared. He was also not present.

Uncle zhao, Situ, ministers left shot, eldest Sun Wuji.

Such an extraordinary and incomparably important court meeting. As the emperor’s most trusted and trusted minister, why didn’t he attend today’s Grand Tang Prime Minister?

The doubts in everyone’s hearts grew even greater.

After a long time, the Martial Moral Palace was still completely silent. Occasionally, one or two uncontrollable coughs could be heard as if they were being forcefully suppressed. Some people felt that it was difficult to breathe because they were nervous and depressed.

“Your Highness Prince Jin, your left servant Shooting the Eldest Sun Situ, and your assistant minister Chu Suiliang!”

Everyone trembled like a dream and looked at Jin Luan in astonishment.

The Changsun Wuji Eguan Bo Belt held its head high and its beard fluttering, holding Li Zhi in a purple deer dragon robe, followed by Chu Suiliang, who was holding the jade seal, step by step steadily, and walked onto the dragon chair.

“Ah!!!”

Everyone couldn’t help but exclaim in surprise.

Li Zhi, who was still young and had never seen much of the world in the Deep Palace, was stunned by this scream and stopped. Changsun Wuji turned around and frowned deeply. He used some dark force to drag his hand. Li Zhi almost staggered and rushed to the front of the dragon chair, his butt facing the seat.

Everyone’s eyes widened in unison as they stared straight at the three people on the throne room. Li Chengqian was even more exaggerated. His body trembled and his lips turned green. He couldn’t help but mutter, “Uncle, Ninth Brother … Why, why is it like this?”

Li Tai also looked at the stage in astonishment. The shock and indignation in his heart could hardly be suppressed. However, when he saw the Crown Prince lose his composure and panic, he immediately changed his expression and hurriedly cupped his hands and lowered his head. Just like the one standing on the Golden Jade Treasure Hall today, it was his father, no different from before.

“Your Majesty’s orders.” Chu Suiliang’s voice sounded emotionlessly, awakening the petrified crowd from their shock. He said, “Destiny, Eldest Sun Wuji will assist Prince King Jin in governing and supervising the country.”

Li Chengqian’s body shook and he almost fell over.

The young Li Zhi saw the expression of the nearest Crown Prince Brother, and he panicked. He hurriedly ran down to Li Chengqian’s side and pulled his sleeve, “Brother Crown Prince, it’s better for you to be the director of the Imperial Court! Ninth Brother is still young and doesn’t know much about state affairs.”

“Whoosh” A series of shocked cries rang out from within the Imperial Court.

“Li Zhi actually treated him like a toy from his childhood and gave him to his eldest brother!” Many people couldn’t help but be shocked!

“No, no, I don’t want it. Father ordered you to supervise the country, so you supervise the country.” Li Chengqian almost collapsed, and even his brain seemed to have lost its ability to think as he said in a dull voice. He didn’t even feel what he had said.

“Your Highness King Jin, please come back.” After entering the hall, Eldest Sun Wuji, who had been silent all this while, spoke.

Li Zhi was stunned for a moment. He turned around to look at Eldest Sun Wuji and Chu Suiliang, then raised his head to stare at Big Brother Crown Prince, whose face was pale and trembling. He held Li Chengqian’s sleeve tightly in his hand and refused to let go.

Li Chengqian’s temples were overflowing with cold sweat. He lowered his head and looked at his half-headed ninth brother, Li Zhi. He gritted his teeth ruthlessly and grabbed his hand. He threw it forcefully, “I’m calling you back! As the prince of the prison, how can you descend lightly on Jin Luan? How can you be so courteous?”

“Big brother” Li Zhi was thrown back a few steps by Li Chengqian and stood on the spot with his eyes wet.

This “Big Brother” call was very sentimental. The civil and military officials in the hall couldn’t help but shiver in their hearts as they sighed several times.

“Big brother Crown Prince, little brother doesn’t want to imprison the country, little brother …”

“Shut up! Stop talking!” Li Chengqian suddenly shouted, “Go back, I told you to go back!”

Li Zhi’s tears gushed out of his eyes. He bit his lips, nodded, and walked back to the throne throne like he was in a daze. Afterwards, he was almost pressed down by Eldest Sun Wuji, and his rather thin body sat on a cold dragon chair that wasn’t even the slightest bit proportional to his figure.

After sitting in the dragon chair, Li Zhi placed his hands on the dragon head armrest and looked at his eldest brother, the Crown Prince, and his fourth brother, the Wei King, with a blank, frightened, and sad expression. Looking at the situation, not only did he not have the dignity and honor of a governor of the State of Half Supervision, but he felt extremely sad as if he had lost his parents.

From the beginning to the end, Li Tai looked like an outsider. He lowered his eyebrows and looked solemn. From his expression, he could not see any emotional fluctuations, just like a Bodhisattva in a temple with a mud core.

“Recently, there have been many matters in the court. His Majesty has fallen ill, and Prime Minister Fang Xuanling has fallen ill. He cannot be a director.” Changsun Wuji’s voice was calm, calm and composed, able to suppress the tone and speed of the scene. He said, “Eldest Sun Wuji has been ordered by the Emperor to assist His Highness King Jin in supervising the country. However, His Highness King Jin can act on behalf of the Emperor on major and minor matters. Great and minor matters in the court cannot be wasted in a day. Next, His Highness King Jin, please announce two important matters.”

As soon as they finished speaking, a neat “brushing sound” was actually produced by the collar rubbing against their necks-everyone looked at the young prince who had just appeared on the stage, King Jin, Li Zhi, in horror.

Li Zhi was obviously a little nervous. He received a folding book from Chu Suiliang and said with a trembling voice, “Recently, there have been several important memorials. I can’t give you any instructions because of my father’s illness. Now, this king has issued an order on behalf of the emperor. The instructions are as follows!”

“One, is about the prince consort Qin Mubai night trespass Yetian harem. It was found that Qin Mubai had been framed. Today, an important witness, Fang Yizhi, reported that his younger brother, Fang Yiai, had framed Qin Mubai’s confession because of a personal grudge. After investigation, the evidence is true. Therefore, this king publicly declared Qin Mubai innocent at the court meeting, reinstated his official position, and decided on another date for his wedding to Princess Gaoyang … ”

“Slow!!” Suddenly, a loud shout interrupted Li Zhi’s mechanical “reading aloud”. Li Zhi was shocked, and the fold in his hand almost fell to the ground.

Everyone looked sideways in astonishment. The one who issued this reprimand was actually the Crown Prince.

Li Chengqian slowly walked out of the class as if he was carrying a thousand kilograms of boulders. He cupped his hands over his head and said in a low voice, “Ninth Brother Emperor Jian Guo, I would like to ask, the Qin Mubai case has never been made public, nor has it ever been investigated by the Imperial Court, Zongzheng Temple or Dali Temple.” Such a life-threatening matter concerns the honor and dignity of the previous emperor and our royal family. Ninth brother, did you make such a hasty decision and pardon his innocence? Could it be that because Qin Mubai is your mentor, you used your power to offend him? “How can I convince the crowd that this is not normal, that it does not conform to the ancestral system, and that it does not conform to the law?”

Everyone was in an uproar.

Li Zhi stared at the Crown Prince with wide eyes and murmured, “Brother Crown Prince, why are you doing this? Qin Mubai didn’t offend you in the slightest. He was clearly framed by someone else.”

“Shut up!” Li Chengqian angrily scolded, “In court, how can you be the one to make the decision? Where does this place put the law? Ninth brother, since you are already in prison, don’t be emotional!”

“Big Brother Crown Prince …”

Li Zhi wanted to continue, but he was interrupted by Changsun Wuji. Standing beside Li Zhi, Eldest Sun Wuji cupped his hands at Li Chengqian and calmly said, “Your Highness the Crown Prince should be questioning him. However, the Qin Mubai case is too sensitive and concerns the dignity of the royal family and the previous emperor, so it is not a public trial. Does Your Highness want to publicly provoke Li Chengqian?”

“Eldest Sun Situ, since you have compiled the law, you should know that the law is strict, the law does not allow emotions. Since the case has been sent, it shall be considered impartially. Nowadays, everyone knows what happened in the harem, but without a fair trial and investigation, they hastily denied the crime. How can they convince the public? If that’s the case, why would I need the law in the Great Tang? After Li Chengqian finished speaking, he glanced behind him and cupped his hands. “This case requires the Prime Minister of the Pavilion Department to join forces with the Zongzheng Temple, the Imperial Stage, and the Dali Temple to conduct a strict examination before it can be convicted,” he said loudly. “How can we discuss matters fairly in the future if we issue such a foolish amnesty amnesty amnesty decree?” Otherwise, everyone will not accept it! ”

This was akin to a proclamation, opening the curtain on the battle to sell cigarettes.

At this moment, many officials of the Crown Prince’s party who supported the Crown Prince stepped forward and echoed the Crown Prince’s opinion.

Li Zhi looked at the group of people who were standing in the palace hall with their hands clasped together and vowed not to retreat, but remained silent. At this moment, he was no longer afraid. He could not help but let out a long, leisurely sigh that did not match his age as he looked at his eldest brother with a sad gaze.

“Brother Crown Prince, you know better than anyone what happened. In this situation, no one is forcing you, so why are you courting death?”

Li Zhi, who was still young, didn’t speak shockingly and died endlessly!

Li Chengqian immediately raised his head in shock and looked at the throne above his head.

Li Zhi was filled with sadness, disappointment, and helplessness. Chu Suiliang, even when the emperor roared at him, he could still remain expressionless, still as silent as water. Eldest Sun Wuji narrowed his eyes, his gaze like a saber and fire.

‘”Crown Prince, if you insist, then call the people involved in this case to the court today. It will make you convinced if you face them head-on! However, you are also a son and grandson of the Li Clan if you publicize the scandals within the royal family like this. Let me see how you feel!” Eldest Sun Wuji exploded with anger. He raised his hand and pointed angrily at the Crown Prince, Li Chengqian, and then shouted, “Someone, Xuan Fang Yi Zhi, Su Lianqing, and the Tantai sisters!”

“Xuan-Fang Yizhi, Su Lianqing, and the Tantai sisters!” The eunuch announced loudly, spreading from the palace to the outside.

Hearing the names of Su Lianqing and the Tantai sisters, Li Chengqian despaired.

The final struggle and effort could basically be said to have been crippled. Not only was he crippled, he also pushed himself to the opposite side of the Li Imperial Clan. Right now, even if the Emperor walked out, he would not forgive this idiot whose iron heart wanted to expose his family’s shame.

“Where is Hanwang Li Yuanchang?” Changsun Wuji asked.

An official named Si Boyi came out to play, saying that hanwang can’t go out of the court with illness.

Eldest Sun Wuji sneered, “You are clearly guilty of guilt and absconding! Your Highness the Crown Prince, I advise you not to be dragged down by the evil people. Otherwise, no one will be able to save you!”

As they spoke, Fang Yizhi, Su Lianqing, and the Tantai sisters arrived at the entrance of the main hall of the Martial Arts Hall.

Li Chengqian almost broke out in cold sweat. He turned around and looked at these people. Suddenly, he shouted hysterically, “Don’t force me! You all don’t force me!”

Everyone was shocked–what did this mean, Crown Prince?

“Li Chengqian, what are you trying to do?” Zhang Sun Wuji’s eyes narrowed, revealing a bright light as he shouted, “Li Chengqian, what are you trying to do?”

“Don’t force me, don’t force me!!” Li Chengqian was panting heavily in cold sweat as he walked in panic.

“No one is forcing you. Everything is up to you.” Suddenly, a bell-like sound rang out beside the entrance of the court.

Everyone turned their heads in astonishment and saw that the King of Jiangxia, Li Daozong!

Li Daozong shears his hands and walks into the court under everyone’s gaze. His eyes stared at Li Chengqian like tiger-eyed torches until he almost squatted down.

“Crown Prince, from beginning to end, everyone has been giving you a chance. They have always been trying to keep you and help you.” Li Chengqian was dumbstruck when he slowly brought his hands over to Li Daozong.

“This … this is my father’s. How can the Son of Heaven Sword be in your hands!” Li Chengqian exclaimed, “You dare to kill me? Do you dare to kill me? I am the Crown Prince! You dare to kill Lonemoon?!”

“No one dares to kill you, and no one wants to kill you. Cheng Qian, no one can save you by imprisoning yourself in a prison of imagination, lies, stupidity, and depravity.” After Li Daozong finished speaking, he suddenly raised his treasured sword and shouted, “The Son of Heaven Sword is here, as if I were bowing!”

“Long live my Emperor! Long live my Emperor! Long live my Emperor!” Everyone in the court knelt down, except Li Chengqian, who was on the verge of collapse.

“Your Highness King Jin, Eldest Sun Situ, please hand over the second imprisonment amnesty decree to this king for reading!” Dao Sect Li said.

“Thank you, Royal Uncle.” Li Zhi held the folded book and respectfully raised his head. Li Daozong was not polite either. He walked up to the Golden Jade Dragon Court with a treasured sword in his hand and unfolded the second amnesty decree of the Imperial Prince. He gave the Emperor the Son of Heaven Sword and Qin Mubai. He gave the Imperial Court commander Baiji, the Jin Wu Guard, the Thousand Bull Guard, and the Imperial Gate Guard all the guards to defend the Imperial City and eliminate evil and evil!

…

At this moment, Qin Mubai was escorted into the Black Tortoise Gate of Taiji Palace by a group of hundred cavalry. After passing through Chengxiang Palace, Yanjia Palace, Nectar Palace, and Rihua Sect, he could see the tall and majestic Martial Moral Palace at a glance.

In the surroundings of the Martial Hall, there were numerous weapons and sabers. The distance from the Radiance Sect to the Martial Hall was only a few hundred steps. There were no fewer than three thousand soldiers in armor, three steps each, five steps each, and a pavilion. They were dignified, solemn, and murderous.

Heavy rain, gloomy heaven and earth, wind blowing flags hunting, underground water is not shallow. Qin Mubai and the group of Hundred Cavalry were walking along the road, and their bodies were completely soaked without a trace of dryness.

“Third Brother, we’re almost there. Brother, I’m going to offend you.” Qin Tong stopped and looked at Qin Mubai with thick eyebrows. He said, “Tie it up first! This is the rule. If you want to die or live in a while, you’ll have big brother with you.”

“Big brother, just do it. There’s no need to say anything.” Qin Mubai smiled and cut his hands behind his back. Qin Tong sighed and tied Qin Mubai up with a rope as he headed towards the Dragon Tail of the Martial Palace.

Along the way, all of the hundred thousand pieces of armor looked sideways at Qin Mubai.

Looking up at the Martial Hall and the seemingly endless stairs of the Dragon Tail Dao, Qin Mubai took a deep breath, straightened his chest, raised his head, and stepped out.

Just as the first one stepped onto the dragon tail road, a loud shout suddenly came from above his head, “Xuan–Inspect Baiji, Governor General Shi of Lanzhou Prefecture, Prince Consort Qin Mubai, enter the hall!”

Hearing this, Qin Tong almost jumped up in surprise. He immediately cut the rope on Qin Mubai’s body and shouted, “Third Brother! Third Brother, do you hear me? It’s Baiji, Governor-General Shi and Consort-in-law of Lanzhou, not the prisoner of sin! Third Brother, you’re fine, you’re fine!”

“Hahaha! Big brother, I’m not guilty! I’m not guilty!” The two brothers hugged each other tightly, and Qin Tong cried with joy.

At this moment, a great figure appeared at the end of the Dragon Tail Path. He cut his hands and stood up. He spoke loudly amidst the sound of the wind and rain. His voice was as loud as a bell, “Qin Mubai, you are so bold as to announce to the court that you have not entered yet!-Come, capture him!”

“King of Jiangxia!” Qin Mubai cried out in surprise and let go of Qin Tong. Qin Mubai kicked away several hundred cavalry riders who had come forward to get Qin Mubai.

Qin Mubai quickly ran up to the dragon tail and said. He stood in front of Li Daozong, panting slightly, and smiled at him, “Your Highness!”

“Brat!” Li Daozong patted Qin Mubai’s shoulder heavily, then raised his sword in front of Qin Mubai and said, “The Son of Heaven Sword, the Imperial Guards of Manchuria are all yours for the time being. The Tongxun Sect, Changle Sect, and other places connected to Taiji Palace and East Palace may undergo some changes. Go and do what you want to do.”

“Thank you, my Emperor! Thank you, Your Highness!” Qin Mubai took the sword and wiped the rain off his face forcefully. He drew his sword out of its sheath with a bang and shouted sternly,

“Where’s Baiji?”

“Listen carefully!” Qin Tong clasped his fists and knelt down in the rainwater with the soldiers of the Hundred Cavalry, roaring loudly with thunder.

“Jin Wu Wei, Qian Niu Wei, where are the guards?”

The generals in the Imperial Court ran out and bowed to Qin Mubai, who was standing with his sword in his hand.

‘”Listen to my orders and gather all the guards to defend the Imperial City. The guards on the left and right seal off all the palaces and offices under martial law. The Left Qianniu Guards defend the Martial Palace. The Right Qianniu Guards protect His Majesty’s safety. The Golden Crow Guards guard the Tongxun Sect and the Changle Sect. If any rebels attack, there will be no forgiveness!”

“Yes!” The generals listened.

“Baiji.” Qin Mubai took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, “Everyone, move out together. Half of them will be led by Qin Tong to guard the harem. Half of them will follow me into the Eastern Palace and capture the traitor Li Yuanchang! If there is any obstruction, resistance, escape or disobedience, there will be no forgiveness!”

“Yes!”

“Li Yuanchang, except.” Qin Mubai sheathed his sword and said coldly, “Capture him alive.”