Du Qi stood outside the Sweet Dew Hall. Hearing the soft voice inside the hall, he knew that it was Consort Yin De speaking.
This lowly servant specialized in sowing discord.
Du Qi was also thinking quickly in his heart. Because two days ago, Yin Changqing did not break his leg and left swaggeringly. But now, Consort Yin De said that her leg was broken. It was clearly not right.
Du Qi must be prepared. Otherwise, this matter would not only affect the Du Family, but also the Duke of Qin Manor would be affected.
Du Qi and Du Ruhui entered the main hall together. At this time, Du Qi clearly saw Li Yuan who was sitting upright on the main seat, and also clearly saw Yin De Consort who was weeping like a pear blossom in the rain.
Apart from them, there was also Yin Changqing father and son in the hall. But the current Yin Changqing was leaning on a walking stick.
After Du Qi and Du Ruhui bowed to Li Yuan together, they heard Li Yuan say, "You two father and son, stand to the side for now. It won't be too late to talk after the Duke of Qin arrives. "
Du Qi sneered in his heart.
Indeed, this matter was targeted at Li Shimin.
Du Ruhui was Li Shimin's right-hand man, while Du Qi was Du Ruhui's son.
Du Qi was the entry point.
In the hall, apart from Consort Yin De's soft sobbing, there was no other sound. Time slowly trickled by. Not long later, a series of hurried footsteps came over.
Du Qi raised his head and looked outside. He saw a youth with a tall figure, a tiger's back and a bear's waist, sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes enter.
This person was Li Shimin.
He was not old, also in his early twenties. He was around a generation younger than Du Qi. But in reality, the feeling that Li Shimin gave people was not the least bit immature. Instead, he was incomparably steady.
"This son pays respect to Imperial Father!"
After Li Shimin stood still, he bowed with clasped hands in salute.
Li Shimin was already clear about the matter in front of him. After all, Du Ruhui arranged for people to go to the Duke of Qin Manor to send a message in advance. Therefore, Li Shimin knew in advance and was already mentally prepared.
Li Yuan snorted and said, "Stand to the side. Today's matter has nothing to do with you, but it also has something to do with you."
Pausing for a moment, Li Yuan's gaze turned and landed on Du Qi, and he said overbearingly, "Du Qi, do you know your crime?"
Du Ruhui wanted to come out and speak, but Li Yuan flicked his sleeves and said, "Du Ruhui, you also obediently stand to the side. No one is allowed to speak without my permission. Now, what I want to ask is Du Qi. What an arrogant and ignorant brat. He's so young, but he's already so vicious. "
Du Qi faced Li Yuan but was not afraid.
Because he was very clear that if he didn't handle the matter properly when meeting Li Yuan this time, it would definitely affect the Du Family. Du Qi already had a plan in mind. He said calmly, "Your Majesty has a point, but it's also a preconceived notion. Your Majesty, please allow me to defend myself. "
Li Yuan sneered and said, "We permit it. Let's see what flowers you can say."
Du Qi said, "This kid's self-defense may offend Your Majesty. Therefore, before I defend myself, I would like to ask for Your Majesty's forgiveness. Please forgive me for my disrespectful words. "
Li Yuan's eyes narrowed.
A cold light shot out from his pair of eyes.
He could see that although Du Qi, this brat, was young, his mind was not simple. He actually knew how to arrange a way out in advance. However, Li Yuan wanted to see what Du Qi would say.
Although Li Yuan was not happy in his heart, he still said, "We forgive your innocence. There's no harm in speaking."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
The corners of Du Qi's mouth hooked up into a smile.
Li Shimin and Du Qi stood together. He looked at the neither servile nor overbearing Du Qi and was slightly surprised. He and Du Ruhui had known each other for many years. He knew that Du Qi was honest and courteous, but he did not expect that Du Qi was actually so confident and calm. A twelve to thirteen year old child facing the Emperor of the Tang dynasty could do this. It was quite not simple.
Du Ruhui's heart was the same.
It should be known that the Du Qi that Du Ruhui usually came into contact with was honest and courteous, and his words were quite wooden. Not like now, he spoke with assurance and assurance. Not only did he not have the slightest fear or apprehension, but he spoke freely instead.
Du Qi's gaze swept over Yin Changqing and the others, and finally returned to Li Yuan. He bowed again with clasped hands in salute, and said neither hurriedly nor impatiently, "Your Majesty said that this brat is arrogant and vicious. I don't know how you came to this conclusion."
"My father taught this brat that our dynasty governs the world with filial piety, is a country of etiquette, must be honest and courteous, must treat people with courtesy. This brat has always been like this. "
"Words and deeds are also like this."
"But Your Majesty's words, this brat does not understand. I don't know where I made a mistake."
Now facing Li Yuan, even if Li Yuan was the Emperor, Du Qi was not afraid and strongly refuted.
A cold light flashed across Li Yuan's eyes. However, even if he doted on Consort Yin De, he could not directly kill Du Qi without evidence. What's more, Li Shimin was here. If Li Yuan wanted to use this matter to beat Li Shimin, he must have conclusive evidence.
Li Yuan's body leaned forward slightly, his eyes staring at Du Qi. At this instant, Li Yuan's majesty was fully displayed, anger revealed between his brows, and he berated, "At such a young age, you're already lying and denying. You said that you have family education in vain. In my view, you're full of lies. "
Du Qi said, "May I ask Your Majesty, how did this brat lie? Your Majesty previously said that this brat was arrogant and ignorant, and said that this brat was vicious. As for what the reason was, Your Majesty has not said it yet. "
It would have been better if this matter was not mentioned.
Upon mentioning this matter, Li Yuan's anger rose again, and he said, "You still have the nerve to say how Yin Changqing offended you. You cruelly broke his left leg, and even spoke wildly, saying that some beloved consort seduced Us. Could it be that this is not arrogant and ignorant, and not vicious? "
"Your Majesty is wrong!"
When Du Qi heard Li Yuan's words, he opened his mouth without hesitation.
He was very clear that Yin Changqing's leg was broken, and it was not his doing. Two days ago, he and Yin Changqing had a conflict. He did not do anything to Yin Changqing, he just gave him a slap. On the contrary, Yin Changqing's people pushed him into the lake, and he met with danger.
Saying now that he broke Du Qi's leg, it was pure slander. Especially saying that Consort Yin De seduced Li Yuan, it was even more nonsense. No matter how brainless Du Qi was, it was also impossible to say such words.
Li Yuan's cheeks twitched.
Du Qi actually said that he was wrong, his guts were really big.
Li Yuan berated, "Audacious Du Qi, at such a young age, your thoughts are so unpredictable. If you honestly admit your mistake, considering that you're young, We will punish you lightly and admonish you greatly. If you refuse to cooperate, don't blame We for punishing you. "
Du Qi still shouted loudly, "Your Majesty is wrong, Your Majesty has misunderstood this brat."
Li Yuan said, "You're still denying it."
Du Qi said, "This brat already requested an edict just now, asking Your Majesty to allow this brat to defend myself. Why is it that now, with one sentence from this brat, Your Majesty pursues relentlessly, not giving this brat the chance to defend himself? "
Li Yuan's brows furrowed slightly.
He suddenly discovered that Du Qi, this brat, was slippery to the extreme. Especially when Du Qi used Li Yuan's words to block Li Yuan's mouth, making Li Yuan could only say, "Fine, fine, fine, We want to see how you defend yourself?"
He was very angry.
Because in front of his beloved consort, he actually did not subdue a young child.
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