When Du Qi heard Du Ruhui's words, he let out a long sigh of relief. When he knelt just now, it was a gamble that the hot-tempered Du Ruhui would not hit him. It was a success.
Du Qi carefully deliberated and said, "Father, I didn't cause any trouble outside. The conflict this time was because Yin Changqing bullied me too much. "
"Even so, your son has always followed your teachings and planned to leave. But the problem was that Yin Changqing not only provoked me, but also told me to hit him, so I hit him. "
"Yin Changqing already stepped on my nose, and I still have to kiss his face and smile."
"That's impossible!"
"It's too shameful for our Du family and for Father."
Du Qi said, "That's why as soon as Father returned home, he didn't ask what was right or wrong and immediately picked up the rattan to beat Son. Son was unconvinced. If you want to beat me, you have to have a reason. "
Yin Changqing was the younger brother of Li Yuan's concubine, Yin De Consort.
This was the so-called relative of the emperor.
Du Ruhui snorted and said, "There's no reason for a father to hit his son. If I want to hit you, you have to take it. What's more, you provoked Yin Changqing because of a moment of anger, which is equivalent to provoking his father, Yin Shu. "
"With Yin Shu's protective nature, he will definitely enter the palace to find Consort Yin De. This Consort Yin De is His Majesty's favorite concubine. You've caused a big disaster this time. "
"Tell me, am I right?"
Du Ruhui looked at him as if he was too inexperienced and said, "Now, are you convinced?"
"I'm not convinced!"
Du Qi stiffened his neck and answered.
Even if Du Ruhui's words were reasonable, Du Qi could not agree. Because once he admitted defeat, he would be bound with rattan and would not be able to go out for the next few days. Whether it was reasonable or not, he had to be convinced. What's more, Du Qi also thought that his words were reasonable.
According to Du Ruhui's temper in the past, as soon as he heard Du Qi's answer, he would have already taught Du Qi a lesson.
But today, Du Qi made Du Ruhui surprised.
Especially when his son was not convinced, Du Ruhui had the intention to test him. He weighed the rattan in his palm and said unhurriedly, "Very good, tell me, why are you not convinced?"
Du Qi said, "Father, I'm not convinced. there are three reasons."
Du Ruhui said, "Speak!"
Du Qi said, "First of all, although son was pushed into the water by that bastard Yin Changqing, the real reason was not that son caused trouble. It was because son is father's son, and father is Qin Wang's man. Otherwise, Yin Changqing wouldn't have targeted his son. "
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Du Qi seemed to be enlightened now.
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However, Du Ruhui did not reveal the slightest bit of emotion. He said indifferently, "What's the second reason?"
Du Qi continued, "Secondly, if this time Yin Changqing picks a fight, your son chooses to endure and let Yin Changqing bully him. Soon after, there will be news that your son is cowardly in front of Yin Changqing, not daring to speak, and is a coward. This will definitely affect your reputation and shame you. "
Du Ruhui asked, "What's the third reason?"
Du Qi raised his head and said with a righteous look, "This son is a son of the Du family. As a son of the Du family, I should be proud and unyielding. I would rather die standing than live kneeling. Therefore, after Yin Changqing's mouth was cheap, his son hit him back without another word. Although I was pushed into the lake, I didn't disgrace the Du family. "
Hearing Du Qi's words, Du Ruhui felt strange.
What did it mean to rather die standing than live kneeling?
What did it mean to bleed but not cry?
Had it come to this?
Du Ruhui stared at Du Qi. Seeing Du Qi's smirk, his anger rose and he lashed out with his rattan. However, as soon as the rattan fell, Du Qi dodged to the side.
"Bastard, aren't you proud and unyielding and would rather die standing than shed blood?"
"If you have backbone, don't run."
Du Ruhui roared.
He could tell that this brat was pestering endlessly in order to avoid this hurdle. Although Du Qi's words made sense, Du Ruhui was furious and chased after him with his rattan.
Du Qi shouted as he ran, "Father, your son's words are reasonable. I can't accept your unreasonable behavior. "
"If you can't accept it, bear with it."
Du Ruhui chased after him with his rattan. In his impression, Du Qi was obedient and honest, but now, Du Qi was slippery and sloppy.
This infuriated Du Ruhui.
"Master, someone from the palace summoned you."
Just as Du Ruhui was chasing, the housekeeper of the residence rushed in. The housekeeper looked worried and said, "Master, His Majesty summoned you and Erlang to the palace."
Du Ruhui immediately stopped. The anger on his face disappeared and was replaced with calmness. His eyes were sharp as he said calmly, "Do you know why His Majesty summoned me?"
The housekeeper said, "I don't know. The eunuchs left after they were summoned."
Du Ruhui frowned.
Du Qi said, "Father, what else can it be? Yin Changqing told his father, Yin Shu, about it. Then, Yin Shu went to the palace to meet Consort Yin De. I'm afraid that Consort Yin De was the one who instigated this, so His Majesty sent someone to summon me. If it wasn't for this, why would he bring our son along? "
"Shut up!"
Du Ruhui's eyes were sharp as he scolded, "Since you know about this, follow me to the palace and see His Majesty. Don't try to explain yourself. Just admit your mistake."
Du Qi said, "Why should I?"
Even if Li Shimin's situation wasn't good, Du Qi didn't think they should be so cowardly.
Du Qi continued, "Father, if you cower now, it's the same as the Duke of Qin cowering. In such a situation, will Consort Yin De and Li Jiancheng forgive us? I'm afraid that's impossible. Rather than that, why should we suffer? "
Du Ruhui was shocked.
Consort Yin De's bias towards Crown Prince Li Jiancheng was no secret to Du Ruhui and the others.
But Du Qi knew that this wasn't so simple.
However, the situation was urgent. Du Ruhui didn't give Du Qi any room to argue. He said in a low voice, "Remember, Father isn't joking with you. Admit your mistake immediately after entering the palace. The clouds in the imperial court are treacherous and can't be explained in a few words. Because His Majesty isn't fair. "
Du Qi didn't say anything after hearing this.
He had his own ideas.
Du Ruhui ordered people to change Du Qi's clothes. He also ordered the steward to send someone to inform Li Shimin. Du Qi's matter was bound to affect Li Shimin. He had to let Li Shimin prepare in advance.
After doing all this, Du Ruhui brought Du Qi into the palace. The two took a carriage and entered the palace through Yanxi Gate. Then, they entered the inner city of Daxing Palace through Changle Gate and headed towards Ganlu Hall.
They didn't speak along the way. When Du Qi and Du Ruhui arrived outside Ganlu Hall, they heard a soft sobbing voice coming from inside. "Your Majesty, my brother has always been honest and respectful. He would never bully others. Now, his leg has been broken. Your Majesty, please uphold justice! If Your Majesty doesn't care, this concubine doesn't have the face to continue living. I might as well die. "
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