Datang: Rebirth of Li Chengqian, the beginning of the treason interrogation

Chapter 11 The Eastern Palace is a small imperial court
Chang'an City, as the imperial capital of the Tang Dynasty, had 108 districts within the city, accommodating a population of nearly one million, and was extremely prosperous.

The streets were crowded with people, and the markets were bustling with people, with peddlers coming and going in an endless stream.

However, in this bustling city, there is a place that seems particularly quiet, like a paradise. This place is Huixunfang. Although it is just a mansion, it is large in scale, with flying pavilions and flowing red, and it is beautiful beyond words.

There is a river embankment in front of this huge mansion, named: Weiwang Dike.

The entire mansion covers an area of ​​as much as one block and can accommodate tens of thousands of people, which shows how magnificent it is.

At this moment, in a room in the mansion, a fat man with a sinister face was lying on a chair, stretching his body lazily. His eyes were slightly narrowed, as if he was thinking about something.

Suddenly, the man frowned and asked in a somewhat unhappy tone: "No news from the palace yet?"

"King of Wei, I got it. I heard that my father said that Crown Prince Li Chengqian is fine, and the Eastern Palace has been released. His Majesty has already suspected that all this was done by Your Highness, intending to frame him."

The person who spoke was Fang Yiai, Fang Xuanling's second son.

Fang Xuanling was the most shrewd. He did not put all his eggs in one basket. It could be said that he was planning to put all his eggs in one basket, but Li Shimin issued an edict, forcing him to send his eldest son to the Eastern Palace.

Moreover, before, his position in the Eastern Palace was unbreakable, and he had no other ideas. But Li Shimin's attitude in the past two years forced him to leave a way out.

What Fang Mou plans for is a far-reaching plan, and what he plans for is an invincible position.

If one basket is broken, the other basket can still keep the eggs of his family.

"What? How could it be us who did this?"

King Wei Li Tai was shocked. Li Chengqian walked into the gun barrel himself. What did it have to do with him? He was really shot even when he was lying down.

"However, Your Highness does not have to worry. The case of the Crown Prince's rebellion has already had a result, and it will not have any impact on our Prince Wei's Palace." Fang Yiai said again.

“Oh! Li Chengqian is lucky this time. How can he still survive after seeking his own death?” A sinister look flashed in the eyes of Wei Wang Li Tai.

"That can't be said. Although the Crown Prince was not deposed in this incident, the East Palace was also seriously injured."

"The Crown Prince's right-hand men, the King of Han and the Duke of Chen, have both been dragged out to take the blame. The Eastern Palace is no longer as good as it used to be. Most importantly, there is now a rift between His Majesty and the Crown Prince. Everything is still under control."

Fang Yiai continued to say that he also learned from his father that Li Shimin did not want to move against the King of Wei and was still maintaining a wait-and-see attitude.

"This is what the prince has done to himself, but it's better this way. A cripple wants to be the emperor. What wishful thinking."

Li Tai couldn't help but smile. He seemed to have seen the throne beckoning to him.

"But there is one good thing. Just now, many students of the Eastern Palace left the Eastern Palace on their own initiative."

The King of Wei has spies in the East Palace, so such a big commotion will definitely be reported immediately.

"Well, now Li Chengqian has been deserted by his friends and relatives, and he won't be the crown prince for long."

"Prepare the carriages and horses. I want to go to the palace to meet His Majesty."

Li Tai stood up with difficulty, his fat all over his body trembling, and when he smiled, the fat on his face covered his eyes.

The inner courtyard of the East Palace was filled with joy and peace.

The palace maids were dressed in colorful clothes and dancing gracefully, the musicians were playing cheerful music, Li Chengqian and his brothers were drinking happily. They drank and ate meat while enjoying the singing and dancing performances, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

However, outside the door, Zhang Xuansu was not in the mood to enjoy this joy. He was holding a brush and writing furiously on paper, recording every event that happened and every word that everyone said in detail.

This made Li Chengqian wonder whether Zhang Xuansu was a spy sent by the King of Wei.

At this moment, there was a loud noise. Everyone looked closely and saw that it was Cheng Chumo swinging his huge fist like a sandbag and hitting Zhang Xuansu's face hard.

In an instant, Zhang Xuansu's eyes turned into panda eyes, looking very funny. "Ah! What are you doing!"

Zhang Xuansu screamed in horror, but all he was greeted with was Cheng Chumo's ruthless fist.

Li Dejian and Li Zhen saw this and hurried forward to stop Cheng Chumo. But for some reason, Cheng Chumo seemed to be drunk, staggering, and accidentally stepped on Zhang Xuansu's calf.

With a crisp "crack" sound, Zhang Xuansu screamed like a pig being slaughtered. The sound resounded through the sky and made people cry.

"Oh no, I'm drunk too, and I stepped on Lord Zhang." Li Dejian jumped high as if he had stepped on something terrible.

It would be strange if a general in his early twenties could not stop stepping on the calf of a man over sixty years old with all his strength.

"Someone come quickly, send Lord Zhang to the Imperial Hospital." Li Chengqian was also shocked and had no time to stop it. This was a premeditated thing, and Li Chengqian didn't even know about it.

These three people did it without telling him. Li Chengqian's eyes turned and looked towards a place in the corner.

Upon seeing this, Gao Wenmin immediately stood up and bowed from a distance, as if admitting his guilt.

As several guards carried Zhang Xuansu away, silence fell in Yichun Palace, and no one was drunk.

"Do you... know the consequences of beating up an important official of the imperial court?"

Li Chengqian was very touched. These people really came to help when there was something going on.

"That old guy called my father a bandit. I was drunk and angry at the moment, so I beat him up," said Cheng Chumo.

"I was also drunk and my eyes were blurry, so I accidentally stepped on Lord Zhang." Li Dejian also spoke.

The reasons have been found. Even if Li Shimin blames him, the punishment should not be severe with several dukes taking the blame.

"You are all drunk. I will have someone send you back." Li Chengqian didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He felt a little shameless. Is this still the Eastern Palace?

"Your Highness, we will take our leave now. We will definitely do what you said."

Li Dejian, Li Tai and Cheng Chumo all resigned.

"Your Highness, I am also not very good at drinking, so I will take my leave now."

After seeing the three people leave, Gao Wenmin also prepared to say goodbye.

"You should pay more attention to Chongwenguan from now on."

This is a talented person, Li Chengqian will naturally not let him go.

"Thank you, Your Highness, for your trust!"

Gao Wenmin shook his sleeves and bowed deeply to Li Chengqian. Smart people would understand what this meant.

"The three princes have already told me that when the time comes, I will ask my father to assist me."

Li Chengqian said nothing and just watched Gao Wenmin leave.

Although this group of princes seem to have no power now, they can influence the political situation. Once they all unite, it would be a literary version of the Xuanwu Gate Incident.

Use the small court to pry open the big court.

The Eastern Palace also regained its vitality because of Li Chengqian's return.

(End of this chapter)