In the Imperial Court …
Li Shimin knew that Li Chengqian wanted to protect Wang Junke.
He naturally wouldn't stop him. After all, last night, Li Shimin and the others hadn't been able to figure out why Wang Junke had come to the underground palace alone.
Although the Crown Prince's words were somewhat trustworthy, they were only for the ears of the officials.
Li Shimin had not mentioned Hou Junji's name in the Imperial Court. It was clear that this matter involved too many people, and if it were leaked, the Crown Prince's position would be the first to be affected.
Especially now.
This matter involved too many people.
Although Hou Junji had retired, his prestige in the army was still there. He was able to control the border war and mobilize the people of the Five Clans and Seven Clans. This sort of ability was not something an ordinary person could accomplish.
Moreover, Hou Junji had only met Zhang Feng a few times. Could it be that he wanted to …
Li Shimin's expression turned even grimmer at this thought.
At this time, in the Imperial Study …
Li Chengqian, Wei Zheng, Fang Xuanling, Qin Qiong, and Yuchi Gong respectfully stood there, all of them staring unblinkingly at Li Shimin's gloomy face.
They were somewhat panting.
After a long period of thought, Li Shimin finally said, "We know that all of you want to know who that person is, right?"
Wei Zheng hastily stepped forward and bowed. "Your Majesty is a heartless man. Your Majesty, please speak clearly. This old subject is untalented, but he must give the world justice! Give Wan Ming justice! "
"So, Old Wei, you want to cut him down?"
Cheng Yaojin softly muttered.
Wei Zheng said, "Cut him down? Old Man wants nothing more than to drink his blood! "
Cheng Yaojin had a strange expression on his face.
Fang Xuanling was the same.
"Your Majesty, just speak. Even if he is Heavenly King Lao Tzu, this old subject will kill him even if his bones are crushed! What's the point of keeping such a black sheep? "
Li Shimin looked at everyone meaningfully.
Although these people were clearly trying to ease the atmosphere, Li Shimin was still a little angry, but he still couldn't bear it. He shook his head and said, "You are all very familiar with this person, and you are all friends."
Therefore …
You mean …
At this moment, Wei Zheng and the others felt their hair stand on end. They quietly waited for Li Shimin's next words. Ye Zi was silently calculating in his heart who it was.
For a moment, the few of them instinctively opened up some distance between them.
Li Chengqian couldn't help but look at them. When he looked at Li Shimin, Li Shimin actually smiled.
"Fine, fine. I'll tell you all today. This person is Duke Chen!"
Buzz —!
Hearing this, everyone's head buzzed.
Duke Chen!
Hou Junji!!
How could it be him?
Didn't he always keep a low profile?
This …
Everyone couldn't help but turn to Li Chengqian.
Hou Junji was the Crown Prince's father-in-law, and every time he came, he would stay in the Eastern Palace, rarely returning to his own residence. Such a low-profile person, at this moment …
There seemed to be some sort of method behind this.
Li Shimin looked at Li Chengqian and slowly said, "Qian 'er, what do you think of this matter?"
Li Chengqian thought for a moment and said, "Imperial Father, this matter involves your son, so your son will naturally follow Imperial Father's decision."
He was no fool. When he heard this name this morning, Li Chengqian knew that something major was about to happen. It was no wonder Hou Junji would ask him about his studies, the mountain, and Feng Zi every time he came. These were all excuses!
Using the excuse of urging him to study, they investigated everything about him. If he hadn't been truly enlightened by Feng Zi last night, he, Li Chengqian, would still have been treated like a fool. This was simply an extraordinary shame and humiliation!
In contrast, Li Chengqian was particularly furious. Moreover, this matter was of utmost importance. If this matter were to spread through the court, he would lose his position as Crown Prince.
This was a vicious move that Hou Junji had left behind.
If you dare to strike, don't even think about having an easy time!
If you don't strike, we'll all be fine.
This vicious scheme was what had infuriated Li Shimin in the court today.
Li Chengqian's thoughts were very clear. Rather than trying to hide things, it was better to openly inform his Imperial Father and wait for his decision. After all, he knew how important this matter was, and it was impossible to avoid it.
Li Shimin turned to Wei Zheng and the others.
Wei Zheng and the others were dumbfounded. They had originally wanted to ignore this matter, as it was far too important, but now that the Emperor had asked, he could only bitterly look to Fang Xuanling and the others for help. But all he got in return was a blank expression.
Wei Zheng had no choice but to hastily say, "Your Majesty, this subject feels that the first priority is to secretly capture this thief and have him explain everything in front of Your Majesty. Then, we will decide whether or not the Crown Prince has been implicated. This subject suspects that this thief must think that the Crown Prince is honest and kind, so …"
Li Shimin nodded.
He turned to the others and asked, "What do all of you think?"
How could they dare to say anything?
They hastily nodded in agreement. "This subject agrees! Capture this thief first!"
"Then, beloved official Yuchi, beloved official Qin, hear the decree!"
Yuchi Gong and Qin Qiong hastily stepped forward.
"This subject hears the decree!"
"Quickly get rid of your trusted aides. Find him and bring him here!"
"…"
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