Crown Prince's Counterattack

Wei Wangfu

"But what's the news from the palace?"

"Your Highness, you are really ingenious. I just received the news that Mr. Fang, Mr. Changsun and other ministers are waiting for His Majesty to summon you."

Xiao Lezi followed behind Li Tai, flattering and obsequious.

Li Tai's eyes lit up, even though he suppressed his excitement in every possible way, it was still difficult to hide the joy in his eyes.

"It seems that the little one wants to wish the lord what he wants in advance."

Now there are many rumors in the city, and now several important officials in the court have gone, it must be because of the disappearance of the prince, as the personal eunuch of King Wei, how can he not be clear about what his master is thinking, at this time, he must be looking for it Well said.

"Shut up nonsense!"

Although the words were reprimands, there was no tone of reprimand. Xiao Lezi smiled and understood the appreciation in Li Tai's eyes.

Xiao Lezi's words can be said to have touched Li Tai's heart, but he doesn't know if he can have a taste of his long-cherished wish. Now that the prince is missing and his heart is unstable, this is his best chance, and there must be no accidents...

"Go and send someone to watch, once there is news, report it immediately"

"Yes, my lord"

Xiao Lezi trotted away, and Li Tai clenched his hands in his sleeves facing the direction of the palace.

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Manna Hall

"Your Majesty, I wonder if there is any news from His Royal Highness?"

The bright hall seemed to be dimmed for an instant, and the originally harmonious atmosphere in the hall also stagnated for an instant. Li Shimin looked at the courtiers with a gloomy expression.

Seeing Li Shimin shaking his head and saying nothing, everyone had more speculations in their hearts, and their mood suddenly became heavy. This is not good news.

Fang Xuanling and several ministers exchanged glances and stood up.

"Your Majesty, the prince's assassination, the ministers are also very anxious, but these days there is still no trace of the prince, and now there are rumors in Beijing, I hope your majesty will make a plan early."

"What Mr. Fang said is right. A country cannot be without a king for a day. His Royal Highness has been missing for a long time. I'm afraid..."

"How dare you!"

Li Shimin's face was full of anger, and the weather was uncertain. He threw all the memorials on the desk on the minister who just spoke, which made everyone feel terrified, and only a few important ministers who were deeply trusted by Li Shimin could still keep calm.Li Shimin didn't expect that this person would dare to curse the crown prince in front of him, it can be said that he was so bold and reckless, Li Shimin's heart was full of murderous intentions.

Ever since the eldest son disappeared, the unsatisfactory things happened one after another, the dark tide surged in the past, and the small movements continued, he knew it all in his heart.However, with the disappearance of the prince, there were still people who wanted to re-establish the prince the day before yesterday. This undoubtedly stepped on the bottom line in Li Shimin's heart. He thought that all obedient sons were like this, which made Li Shimin very sad, and only then did he realize how much he owed his eldest son.

After this incident, Li Shimin wanted to understand many things, but as long as he did not see the eldest son for a day, then no one could shake his determination.

"I have nothing to say, please forgive me, Your Majesty"

Looking at the pile of memorials thrown at him, he knelt down to plead guilty expressionlessly, but panicked in his heart, but he also obeyed orders. Fortunately, His Majesty is not a person who devours and kills, but he will be a man with his tail between his legs in the future.

Li Shimin looked at him coldly, and still made people stand up. In front of these old ministers, even as an emperor, he must not abuse punishment because of his ministers' advice. His eyes flashed, and he remembered the matter heart.

"Auxiliary machine, what do you think?"

Li Shimin turned his attention to Changsun Wuji, who had been standing aside and had not spoken. Whether he was his brother-in-law or the most trusted courtier, Changsun Wuji's statement on this matter was undoubtedly very important.

Changsun Wuji had a serious face, he was the one with the most complicated psychology of all the people present.Apart from Li Shimin, the disappearance of the prince is probably the most worrying thing for him. Although the relationship between the nephew and uncle has become a little strange due to the death of the former empress these years, the eldest grandson Wuji dare not get too close because of his status as a monarch and minister. Before the younger sister left, she still didn't forget to ask herself to take care of her child. Changsun Wuji sighed and felt very guilty.

The assassination of the prince is by no means simple, but the most important thing is that the prince can come back safe and sound, otherwise it will be useless to do more. The elder Sun Wuji has invested a lot in Li Chengqian these days. I'm afraid that just because of Li Chengqian's small flaws, I'm afraid that the position of prince will not be stable.Even though Li Chengqian's deeds have been spoken in recent years, since he is the eldest son, this position cannot be changed at will.

Apart from worrying about Li Chengqian's safe return, Changsun Wuji was most worried about another thing.A few days ago, Prince Wei came to visit. From his speech and behavior, Changsun Wuji felt endless ambition. He is also a younger sister's child. Even if he favors one thing, he can't favor another. He tactfully rejected King Wei's proposal. Okay, but Changsun Wuji knew in his heart that King Wei would not give up. Would he want to watch the history of Xuanwumen repeat itself?

"Rumors are always rumors. I believe that we should send more people to continue to search for the whereabouts of the prince. If I don't see the prince's body for a day, I believe that His Highness will be safe and sound."

After listening to Changsun Wuji's words, Li Shimin was quite touched. Sure enough, only he can understand his feelings. As for the others, don't think that he doesn't know their little thoughts.

"Your Majesty, great news, the prince, His Royal Highness, he is back..."

Eunuch Zhang, the chief eunuch, walked in hurriedly, with a look of joy on his face.

"Good! Good! Good!"

Li Shimin was so excited that he completely forgot that the palace was still discussing matters, so he got up quickly and prepared to go to the East Palace to see in person. Nothing is more important than this.

The remaining ministers looked at each other, a few of them looked at each other calmly, feeling very lost in their hearts, the crown prince returned safely, their calculations were also in vain, the eldest grandson Wuji touched the short beard on his chin, the corners of his eyes gradually raised textured.

The news of the prince's safe return spread quickly, and the people behind it were angry, disappointed, and happy, and naturally they couldn't be more disappointed.Li Tai angrily overturned the vase on the case table in Wei Wang's mansion, and overturned several tables at the same time, his eyes were flickering, and Xiao Lezi knelt on the ground tremblingly, looking at the mess in the room, looking timidly like a only quail.

"It's lucky that he came back!"

The sarcasm on Li Tai's face gradually turned into a wry smile, he knew that he might not have such a good chance again.His elder brother is really lucky, there is no need for him to fight for all the good things are his, whether it is the favor of the emperor or the position of the prince, they are obviously missing, but they can come back safely, which made him happy for a while At the scene, all the preparations were gone in an instant, and Li Tai felt that all of this was a satire on him.

He didn't know how he got to where he is today. Obviously when he was young, he still respected his elder brother so much. They also had brothers who supported each other, but this was when the queen mother was still alive. Later, the elder brother became suspicious. He gradually became unwilling to be reconciled to other people's words, and confronted his elder brother tit for tat. It was a pity that no matter how much his father loved him, he would never let him shake his position. He thought that his elder brother would have a chance without him. Yes, but in the end, it is what God wants.

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East Palace

Sima Yi was lying on the bed at the moment, the imperial physician had just finished his consultation, there were people around the bed, and there were a few low weeping sounds from time to time.

"Your Highness, I am so happy that you have returned safely."

Crown Princess Su squeezed the crimson brocade handkerchief, wiped the moisture from the corners of her eyes, her tone was faintly excited, these days she was always worried, Xiang'er was still a child, if something happened to His Royal Highness, So how are they orphans and widows going to live?

The concubines were watching helplessly, not daring to interrupt the conversation between His Highness the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess, but everyone in the Eastern Palace was greatly relieved that His Highness the Crown Prince had returned safely, and the cloud that had shrouded his heart for the past few days finally dissipated. go.

"Thanks a lot"

Sima Yi comforted him, but his eyes fell on the silent and non-existent Xin Xin who was standing aside, and when he returned to the palace, Xin Xin seemed to be the same as before, with low eyebrows and pleasing eyes, cute and sensible, and extremely peaceful It's just that Sima Yi can no longer look at the person around him with the same eyes as before.

"You must have been tired after bothering Your Highness for so long. I took my sisters with me and left first."

Sensitive Su sensed the absent-mindedness in Sima Yi's eyes, and followed his gaze to see the handsome young man. With a thought, he prepared to leave knowingly. He woke up under her sharp gaze.

Sima Yi nodded, what is he dissatisfied with this smart and interesting wife?

"Your Majesty, please take care of me, Your Highness."

Su Shi walked in front of her, different from the jealousy in the eyes of other concubines, she had a gentle smile on her face, and her tone was extremely polite. She had already had feelings for this person who had been serving His Highness all this time. I heard, but so what, no matter how favored a man is, he can't conceive children, and he can't threaten Xiang'er's status, so the tone makes His Highness dote on those women in the harem, it's better to let this young man have the upper hand. As far as the mother's Su family is concerned, the youthful romance is a thing of the past, and what she values ​​most now is her own child.

"Follow your mother's orders"

Xinxin knelt down to salute, neither humble nor obsequious, showing Rulan's elegance, Su nodded secretly, with such a look and temperament, it's not surprising that this young man is so in line with His Highness's wishes...

With the departure of all the girls, the room seemed to be silent for a moment, Sima Yi looked at Xin Xin, his eyes darkened.

"come over!"