Li Yuan glanced at Wang Minzhi and was silent in his heart. It was not appropriate for Wang Minzhi to appear in this matter again. Especially since Li Jiancheng was the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace, the heir apparent of the country. He could not let the officials investigate Li Jiancheng thoroughly.
Li Yuan thought for a while and did not keep Wang Minzhi. He instructed, "Wang Minzhi, withdraw."
"This official will take his leave!"
Wang Minzhi hurriedly stood up. He bowed and saluted Li Yuan. After taking two steps back, he hurriedly left.
At this moment, Wang Minzhi felt relieved.
He was finally free.
Facing Li Yuan, his heart trembled with fear, always worried that the matter would implicate him.
Li Yuan looked at Du Qi and asked, "Erlang, you have also thought about someone capable in your heart. In the end, you suspect that this matter was done by the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace. It's just that you don't dare to say it, right? "
Du Qi said, "Your Majesty, in this assassination, Xu Ming is already dead. No evidence was left behind. This matter can't be investigated further. Therefore, this matter can only end here. Please rest assured, Your Majesty. This kid will be more careful in the future. "
When Li Yuan heard such words, he was even angrier.
This matter was definitely done by Li Jiancheng.
If it was not Li Jiancheng, who else could it be?
Last time, Li Yuan arranged for Xiao Li to go to the Eastern Palace to reprimand Li Jiancheng, ordering Li Jiancheng to be magnanimous. But in the end, Li Jiancheng actually took the risk and arranged for someone to assassinate Du Qi.
Such a despicable method made Li Yuan lose face.
Li Yuan said solemnly, "Erlang, it involves the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace. It's not easy to deal with it. Once the punishment is too heavy, it's easy to cause unrest in the imperial court. Moreover, there is no evidence in this case. In addition, the Eastern Palace is the foundation of the country and cannot be easily shaken. Therefore, for this matter, I have issued a decree to the Eastern Palace, ordering the Crown Prince to reflect in seclusion for half a month. Are you satisfied? "
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Du Qi said respectfully, "Your Majesty's benevolence, this official Du Qi is endlessly grateful."
To Du Qi, he was very clear that this matter could not be dealt with Li Jiancheng. Just as Li Yuan said, there was no evidence. On the other hand, it was also because Li Jiancheng was the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace, the heir apparent of the country. He could not be casually dealt with. Under this premise, Li Yuan being able to order Li Jiancheng to reflect on his mistakes behind closed doors for half a month was already a rather severe punishment.
This achieved Du Qi's goal.
Because Du Qi used the assassination to weaken Li Jiancheng's influence on Li Yuan, making Li Yuan loathe Li Jiancheng. In addition, through this matter, Li Jiancheng's influence in the Imperial Court would be weakened.
When the news of Li Jiancheng being ordered to reflect on his mistakes in seclusion spread, Li Jiancheng would definitely suffer a huge loss and his prestige would be greatly affected. Such an outcome was the best outcome for Du Qi.
Li Yuan said, "In the end, We have wronged you in this matter. Speak, what request do you have?"
Du Qi shook his head and said, "Your Majesty's treatment of this subject is already extremely benevolent. Although there was an assassination attempt, to me, it was just a small injury. It's not worth mentioning. "
Li Yuan said, "Speak, as long as We can satisfy it, We definitely won't treat you unfairly."
Du Qi saw Li Yuan's insistence, thought for a bit, and said, "Your Majesty knows that this kid likes to collect calligraphy and paintings. Since that's the case, Your Majesty can give this kid another calligraphy. "
A brilliant smile immediately appeared on Li Yuan's aged face.
Du Qi, this kid, made people feel at ease.
Li Yuan waved his large hand and said, "Speak, what character do you want to inscribe?"
After Du Qi pondered for a while, he said, "Your Majesty, please bestow the four words' Shi Shu Heirloom '. After this kid obtains these four words, I'll prepare to frame it and hang it above the main hall of the house as the Du Family's inheritance."
"Sure!"
Li Yuan directly agreed.
To Li Yuan, inscribing these four words was very simple. It was nothing more than a matter of moving his hands. He immediately spread out a piece of paper, dipped the brush in ink, and quickly wrote.
Shi Shu Heirloom, these four words, were vigorous and powerful, full of strength. Especially these four words, they were even more like dragons and snakes. At a glance, it exuded a heroic and magnificent aura.
After Li Yuan finished writing, he used a seal.
Li Yuan blew dry the ink and said: "Du Erlang, this set of words, I'll give it to you."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Du Qi received it and carefully put it away. To the Du Family, having Li Yuan's calligraphy was even more different. It was equivalent to raising the Du Family's level, and also giving the Du Family a life-saving talisman.
This was Du Qi's goal.
Du Qi accepted Li Yuan's calligraphy and did not stay any longer, taking the initiative to bid farewell and leave. After Du Qi left, Li Yuan looked at Xiao Li and instructed, "Xiao Li, arrange a trip to the Eastern Palace and pass on Our verbal order, order the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace to reflect on his mistakes in seclusion for half a month."
"Yes!"
Xiao Li respectfully complied.
At this moment, even Xiao Li also felt shocked in his heart. Du Qi was only a child of twelve or thirteen years old. In terms of background, Du Qi could not be considered at all. Therefore, it could be said that Du Qi had no background at all.
Yet, Du Qi had forcefully shaken the Crown Prince Residence of the Eastern Palace with his own strength.
First, he had Li Yuan reprimanding Li Jiancheng. Now, he had Li Yuan give another order to order Li Jiancheng to reflect on his mistakes in seclusion. One must know that the Crown Prince of a country was the heir of a country and needed to be dignified the most.
Now, because of Du Qi's matter, Li Jiancheng had been reprimanded by Li Yuan time and time again. Under such circumstances, it was extremely disadvantageous for Li Jiancheng.
Du Qi was indeed not simple.
He was truly amazing!
Xiao Li also admired Du Qi in his heart, and even a trace of vigilance in his heart. Because if it were him, he would not have been able to reach this step. No matter how Du Qi did it, or what methods he used, in short, Li Yuan trusted Du Qi and also punished Li Jiancheng.
Xiao Li did not say much. After agreeing, he immediately went to make arrangements.
The eunuch in the palace went straight to pass on the decree.
When the eunuch arrived at the Eastern Palace, he directly passed on Li Yuan's verbal order. When Li Jiancheng heard that he was ordered to reflect on his mistakes in seclusion, he was extremely depressed. He then asked Li Yuan why he was ordered to reflect on his mistakes in seclusion.
The eunuch did not know anything. He had only received the order to pass on the decree, so he did not know anything.
Li Jiancheng was depressed. He sent someone to call Wei Zheng over, saying, "Xuancheng, Imperial Father has passed down a verbal order, ordering me to reflect on my mistakes in seclusion for half a month. Tell me, why is this? Everything was fine, but I actually want to reflect on my mistakes in seclusion. "
Wei Zheng frowned. After thinking for a while, he said, "Could it be related to Du Qi again?"
He instinctively thought of Du Qi.
During this period of time, Li Jiancheng could be said to be unlucky. Ever since he provoked Du Qi, he was reprimanded time and time again. To Li Jiancheng, this was extremely disadvantageous.
Li Jiancheng shook his head and said, "I don't know. The one who came to pass on the decree is a eunuch. He is only responsible for passing on Imperial Father's verbal order. He doesn't know anything. Therefore, at present, he is not clear about the situation in the palace. "
Wei Zheng thought carefully.
He reviewed the recent events. Li Jiancheng did not lose his head. The only problem was Du Qi. After all, Li Jiancheng sent someone to assassinate Du Qi. However, Wei Zheng only suspected that a brat like Du Qi could really have such great power.
Li Jiancheng suddenly said, "Xuancheng, this time, the matter of arranging for Xu Ming to assassinate Du Qi, have we cleaned up the loose ends?"
Wei Zheng said with certainty, "Your Highness, all loose ends must be cleaned up. Moreover, Xu Ming has already died in the hands of Du Qi's people. With Xu Ming dead, the news cannot be leaked. On this point, I am very sure. "
Hearing this, Li Jiancheng frowned.
He was not reconciled.
Since Xu Ming was dead and all the clues were cut off, there had to be a reason for Li Jiancheng's imprisonment.
Li Jiancheng took a deep breath and said, "Since we did not do anything wrong, I will enter the palace now and ask Imperial Father for an explanation. Imperial Father first reprimanded me and asked me to be broad-minded. Now, he ordered me to reflect on my mistakes behind closed doors. "
"If there is no reason, I will not admit it."
"Moreover, since you are so sure that there are no flaws in Xu Ming's matter, then we are even less afraid. Imperial Father wants me to reflect on my mistakes behind closed doors. You have to give me a suitable reason. "
Li Jiancheng gritted his teeth and said seriously, "Otherwise, I will not admit my guilt and will not accept Imperial Father's punishment."
Wei Zheng shook his head and advised, "Your Highness, I am afraid it is not a good thing to confront His Majesty head-on. For Your Highness, I think this is not good for Your Highness. Thunder and rain are all His Majesty's kindness. I think for the time being, we should keep a low profile and not ask His Majesty how to deal with it. "
"No!"
Li Jiancheng gritted his teeth. With a crazy look in his eyes, he continued, "I must ask for a reason for this matter. Otherwise, how can I establish my power in the future? How can the officials in the court believe in my orders? Moreover, Du Qi is only the son of Du Ruhui. I am Imperial Father's son. How can Imperial Father deal with me like this because of Du Qi? "
Li Jiancheng's words were full of resentment.
He was resentful that Li Yuan did not favor him.
He was resentful that Li Yuan dealt with him.
He was resentful that Li Yuan did not care about his dignity as the Crown Prince.
Wei Zheng did not agree with this matter and advised again, "Your Highness, this is a serious matter. Please think twice!"
He could understand Li Jiancheng's resentment. However, Wei Zheng did not want Li Jiancheng to force his way in. Because such a situation was not good for the East Palace.
Li Jiancheng was so angry that he had already lost his mind. He waved his big sleeve and said resolutely, "Xuancheng, you don't have to persuade me anymore. As the Crown Prince of a country, I should not be casually dealt with by Imperial Father. "
"Come!"
Li Jiancheng immediately ordered.
The chamberlain entered. Li Jiancheng ordered, "Prepare the carriage. I want to enter the palace."
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