Li Cheng hated Prime Minister Gong to the core.
But he didn't dare to say anything!
He could only swallow his resentment. Li Qiao continued, "In a month or two, the triennial imperial examinations will be held. At that time, a lot of students from all over the country will be coming to Gaoding. The city gates will also be heavily guarded. As the head of the city department, you have to be more careful. Go everywhere and take a look. If anything happens, it will be your responsibility."
Ren, once it is investigated, not only will you be implicated, but also Prime Minister Gong and the Li family. "
Imperial examinations?
Li Cheng suddenly understood, "So the reason for the routine inspection at the city gate is because of the imperial examinations?"
"Not only that!"
"What do you mean? Is there another reason? "
Li Qiao's face suddenly turned serious, "You don't have to ask about this."
Obviously, there was another meaning.
Although Li Cheng was ambiguous, he didn't dare to continue asking when he saw his brother's gloomy face.
When he returned to the residence, Li Qiao let him sit in the forbidden room for a night.
He was ordered not to eat dinner!
This was his punishment for causing trouble at Prime Minister Gong's residence.
Li Qiao didn't dare to resist.
He went obediently!
That night, Li Qiao went to look for Li Wenshu.
Li Wenshu was sitting in the pavilion reading a book.
She had brought these books from the Academy.
She saw Li Qiao coming over, "Brother?"
"I'm here to see you."
Li Qiao sat opposite her.
The maidservant beside him poured a cup of water for him and left.
He didn't want to disturb the two!
Li Qiao looked at his sister whom he hadn't seen for two years and missed her, "I haven't seen you for two years. You've lost a lot of weight. I wanted to visit you during last year's New Year, but something happened in the palace, so it was delayed."
"Thank you, Brother. I'm fine."
"Now that you're back, you can stay at home." Li Qiao spoke in a tone of an elder.
"Okay."
"Oh yes, did father tell you about your marriage?"
"Not yet, but I already know." Li Wenshu's tone was extremely calm.
Didn't he hear that she was happy?
Or unhappy?
Li Qiao actually knew that Li Wenshu always had someone in her heart, but he never exposed it in front of her. He only said, "The Gong family and the Li family have always been friends, whether in court or in private, we have a close relationship! So, your marriage was decided a long time ago. "
"I know. In any case, we'll just follow father's arrangements."
"It's good that you understand."
"En!" She nodded, her face still calm. Suddenly, she thought of something and asked seriously, "Oh right, did something big happen to Gao Ding?"
Li Qiao: "Why do you ask?"
"When we entered the city today, the guards at the gate said that there was a routine inspection. But if nothing had happened, why would it be like this? Also, there has never been such a big scene before and after the imperial examinations. Did something happen in the palace? "
As expected of Li Wenshu!
She only had to think about it carefully to know that something was wrong!
When Li Cheng asked about Li Qiao, he did not say much, but he knew that his sister was different from others. Sometimes, she could even give him ideas!
Without hiding anything, he said, "Indeed, nothing can be hidden from you. It is indeed related to the Imperial Palace, but... it is related to the Great King."
Along the way, Li Wenshu heard a lot about King Huyi.
King Huyi was seriously ill, and he was worried about the succession of the Crown Prince!
Li Wenshu guessed, "So, it's about the Crown Prince?"
"Not entirely."
"Huh?"
"His Majesty's health is not as good as before, and he has handed over all the important matters in the court. It is a critical period now, and his Majesty is worried that something unexpected will happen."
"What do you mean by unexpected?"
Li Qiao's expression was solemn as he continued, "You should know about the civil war twenty years ago."
Hearing this, Li Wenshu suddenly understood!
Li Qiao: "When the late King died, many people in the court who were unwilling to submit were banished from Gao Ding. His Majesty was worried that there would be defections during this period, and it would cause a storm. So, he ordered Gao Ding to be on guard, and no suspicious people were allowed to enter."
To put it bluntly, King Huyi was worried that the remnants of the previous dynasty would rebel during this period when he was seriously ill!
"I see." Li Wenshu said in a low voice, "But the power of the officials of the previous dynasty has been weakened, and there are people monitoring the places, so it is impossible for their power to increase. His Majesty's worry is unnecessary."
"This is also a precaution."
It was better to be safe than sorry!
Li Wenshu nodded and reminded Li Qiao, "You have been around the King all year round, so you have to be careful! Besides, the Crown Prince has not been appointed yet. It is always good to be careful. "
"Don't worry, I know what to do. Besides, Father is here to remind me."
The two did not continue to talk about this matter.
Li Qiao left after a few words of advice.
Li Wenshu sat in the pavilion, no longer in the mood to read.
Her eyes wandered.
She stared at the slightly swaying branches in the distance!
She looked like she had something on her mind!
…
The next day.
After being locked up in the forbidden room for a night, Li Cheng came out early in the morning and hurried back to his room.
He crawled into bed and slept.
But as soon as he closed his eyes, the manservant hurriedly came to urge him.
"Crown Prince, the Marquis wants you to report to the city's department quickly."
"I'm not going!" He turned around.
"Young Master …"
"Don't disturb me!"
Then he continued to sleep.
The manservant had no choice but to run to Marquis Pingyang.
So, after a while, Marquis Pingyang came. He held a whip in his hand and whipped Li Cheng without saying a word, almost making him jump off the bed.
Marquis Pingyang scolded, "Have you forgotten what I told you yesterday? Hurry up and go. "
With a pair of panda eyes, Li Cheng reluctantly crawled to the city's department.
…
At this time, in the palace.
Li Qiao entered the palace early in the morning and waited in front of King Huyi's bed.
He bowed slightly!
King Huyi sat on the bed with his hands on his knees, trying to straighten his body.
His face was pale, his cheekbones were slightly protruding, and his eyes were very empty.
He looked like he did not have long to live!
Even his burly body had lost a lot of weight.
There was no trace of the majestic demeanor he had in the past!
He panted slightly and coughed a few times. Then, he looked up at Li Qiao in front of him and asked, "Is there any news?"
Li Qiao cupped his hands and replied, "There is no trace of the people we sent."
King Huyi's face changed drastically. "What do you mean by no trace?"
There was displeasure in his tone.
Li Cheng said, "A group of people secretly went to the Chen Mansion and captured Lord Chen and his son. They were going to bring them all the way back to Gaoding, but on the way, they suddenly disappeared. I have sent people along the road to look for them, but they have not disappeared for the time being."
As soon as he finished speaking —
Bam!
King Huyi slammed his big hand on the edge of the bed.
There was a hint of anger in his eyes.
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