The Imperial Palace …
Li Shimin was worried about Hou Junji.
He was so worried that his hair had turned white. In his study, he was so depressed that he couldn't eat or drink.
Once Hou Junji returned to Luozhou, not even the Emperor would be able to do anything to Hou Junji. After all, Hou Junji was an astute schemer, and he had assuredly set up a trap in Luozhou over the years. Once Hou Junji returned, he would be finished.
But what could he do if he was captured?
Li Shimin deeply loathed this sort of thing and wanted to ferret out the group behind it. After all, any faction that could affect the military on the border and involve the people of the Five Clans and Seven Clans had to be a major faction. An explanation for Hou Junji's meeting?
What if it was like last night in the imperial prison? What would happen then?
What if the army and the ceremonial team of the Five Clans and Seven Clans learned of this?
These were all things that Li Shimin needed to think about.
Thus, Li Shimin had made two preparations. On the one hand, he would go to Dragon's Head Town to see if he could find a scapegoat. On the other hand, he would secretly bring Hou Junji to the palace and have someone personally interrogate him.
From there, he could uncover the secret.
Before Li Shimin could figure it out, he saw a Jinwu Guard rushing into the Imperial Study.
The moment he entered, the Golden Guard hastily said, "Your Majesty, General Qin Qiong requests an audience!"
Li Shimin slightly frowned. "How many people?"
"One!"
"Summon him!"
Li Shimin suddenly had a bad premonition.
He anxiously paced back and forth in the study.
A moment later, Qin Qiong entered the Imperial Study. Without waiting for Qin Qiong to bow, Li Shimin gestured for him to keep quiet. He had Xiao Guizi remove the guards around the Imperial Study and even the entire Taiji Palace.
Then he asked, "You've captured him?"
Qin Qiong nodded, and then he shook his head. "Your Majesty, he was originally captured by the Chan River, but he jumped into the river, saying that this was the best outcome. “
Hearing this …
Li Shimin was flabbergasted.
This …
But there was still a trace of relaxation.
Just as Hou Junji had said, it was best for this matter to end here. If he pushed too hard, he was certain to obtain something unexpected.
This was what Li Shimin was most afraid of.
No one knew who was backing Hou Junji, and those people were also watching. The moment Hou Junji entered the palace, he would be in even greater danger. This danger was something that Li Shimin was least willing to see.
Therefore, when he heard Qin Qiong's words, not only was he not angry, he even felt a trace of comfort. ,
"Sigh! Pass down the order, report this matter and send people to salvage the bodies along the river, then give them a grand burial! "
After some thought, Li Shimin asked again, "The Crown Prince …"
"Report!"
"The crown prince has arrived!"
At this moment.
Someone hurriedly reported to the emperor.
When Li Shimin heard this, he waved his hand and said, "Announce!"
When Li Chengqian entered, Li Shimin couldn't help but widen his eyes.
Li Chengqian's body was stained with blood, and there was a long wound on his chest!
Although it wasn't fatal, what was this?
Li Chengqian was the crown prince of the Tang Dynasty. Who would dare to harm him?
That would undoubtedly be a slap to the imperial clan.
Li Shimin's face darkened. "You're just showing Us this? Are you here to cry? "
Li Shimin was a little angry.
Wasn't this Li Chengqian's style?
Today, he had just praised him, and now he was acting like this?
When Li Chengqian heard this, he hurriedly and excitedly said, "Imperial Father, please listen to me first. Just now, when we went to Dragon King Town with great fanfare, we really did encounter obstructions. Even when someone announced this son's name, it was useless."
"Then, this son entered under the charge of searching for traitors. To my surprise, this son really did run into some traitors. Moreover, these people's clothes and sabers were exactly the same as the people who tried to assassinate Wang Junke yesterday.
"In the ensuing battle, this son was wounded by an old man, but it didn't matter. This son has already caught the main culprit!
"And all of this was done in front of all the spectating commoners. Even if these people weren't the main culprit, the crime of injuring the crown prince was already proven. Thus, this son …
"Thus, now that we have someone to take the blame for, and that Hou Junji, who needed to be executed, is also dead, this matter is over!"
Li Shimin helped Li Chengqian finish his words.
Li Chengqian was taken aback. …
"Imperial Father, you're saying … Hou Junji … is dead?"
Li Shimin gravely nodded. "He truly is dead. He jumped into the Chan River. Perhaps this is the best outcome!"
Li Chengqian had a strange expression. This father-in-law of his had always cherished his life.
Why was he so careless today?
Suddenly …
Li Chengqian recalled that Hou Junji had given him a list of his trusted aides in the army.
He had also said that he had already sent word to his old subordinates and old friends. If he died, these people would become Li Chengqian's assistants.
Li Chengqian opened his mouth, wanting to tell this matter to Li Shimin, but after some thought, he decided against it.
Li Shimin also noticed Li Chengqian's strange state and asked, "Qian 'er, do you have something to say?"
"No …"
Li Shimin glanced at Li Chengqian with a smile that was not a smile. He shook his head and said, "General Qin, pass down the order. Last night, the bandit leader was captured. I'll pass down the message and say that Duke Chen learned of this matter today and turned back halfway to the capital. On the way, he encountered misfortune and fell into the water!"
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