Accompanying Li Chengqian back to the Wude Hall, Li Chengqian went to the back hall to bathe and change clothes. Fang Jun was sitting in the imperial study room waiting, and then he heard the jingling of his rings. Queen Su walked in from outside the door, wearing a crimson palace dress. Against the background, her skin is as white as frost and snow, her head is covered with pearls and green buns, her head is like a gooseneck, her eyes are picturesque, her waist is as slender as a bundle, and her body is graceful. The newly lit candlelight reflects the beauty of the country and the fragrance of the country, and the walls are filled with brilliance.
It is the most beautiful years in a woman’s life, when she is graceful, graceful and beautiful...
Fang Jun quickly stood up and bowed his hands to the ground: "I have an audience with the queen."
With the fragrant breeze blowing across her face, Empress Su came to stand three steps in front of Fang Jun. She raised her left hand with the palm upward and said softly: "Why should my family be so polite? Erlang, hurry up and invite me."
There are differences between monarch and minister, but the queen doesn't seem to care about this. Instead, she calls him "Erlang" affectionately and treats him as a close family member.
Fang Jun: "Thank you Queen."
Then he got up.
Queen Su took her seat and asked Fang Jun to sit down as well. She also asked the maid who came casually to place two trays on the table. Then she dismissed the two maids with her hands. There were only two people left in the royal study room, and then she smiled. He said: "You must be tired and tired after discussing state affairs with your majesty for a day? Your majesty is taking a bath. Erlang might as well drink a cup of tea and eat two cakes first, otherwise we don't know how long it will take for dinner."
A pot of tea and a plate of cakes were placed on the table. Fang Jun did not move, and asked curiously: "But there are still important matters that need to be discussed by your Majesty?"
Originally, after the discussion at the military aircraft, everyone should leave the palace and return home, but Li Chengqian took Fang Jun back to Wude Hall, hoping that the monarch and his subjects would enjoy dinner together. Now, listening to the queen's tone, it seemed that something unexpected had happened. event?
"Ah……"
Queen Su chuckled lightly, and gave Fang Jun an angry look with her phoenix eyes. The corners of her red lips curled up slightly: "Is Erlang pretending to be confused because he understands?"
Those eyes that were both resentful and angry, shy and annoyed, exuded all kinds of amorous feelings, which made Fang Jun's heart tremble. Although the Queen and he never acted like monarchs and ministers, this look and tone were a bit too close...
Suppressing the throbbing in his heart, Fang Jun was puzzled and said: "I am stupid, please let the queen make it clear."
The queen snorted, seeming a little displeased: "What did you do that you don't know about?"
Fang Jun always had a tough mouth and never admitted the immoral things he had done. He shook his head and said, "Although I dare not call myself a moral gentleman, I have never been corrupt, violated the law, or violated the law. I really don't know what the Queen is referring to."
The only bad thing I've done recently is eating up Princess Baling who came to my door but not doing anything for her...
Sure enough, Queen Su raised her hand and pointed an onion-like finger outside the palace. She stared at the expression on Fang Jun's face with a pair of phoenix eyes: "The Wang family from Duke Qiao's Mansion is kneeling outside the palace, saying Princess Baling stayed away all night last night, and when she came home this morning, she locked herself in her room and cried non-stop... Does this matter have anything to do with Erlang? "
Fang Jun's face remained as usual, motionless, and he said calmly: "I do know about this. Princess Baling went to the military camp last night to plead for Chai Lingwu, but I didn't dare to put personal friendship above the national law, so I didn't agree. It's probably because Princess Baling loved her husband so much that she begged and refused to leave. The ministers had no choice. In order to prevent the rumors from ruining Princess Baling's reputation, she had no choice but to keep her in the commander's tent while the ministers stayed away... This The Wang family is really ignorant. The Chai family brothers have committed treason and are guilty of unpardonable crimes. She should have killed her relatives out of justice, but she actually came to the palace to plead for mercy? She is beyond stupid."
Queen Su kept staring at Fang Jun's face, as if she wanted to find out some clues, such as guilt, worry, fear, etc.
However, what disappointed her was that this man's expression was as usual, with no trace of anything inappropriate at all.
A trace of doubt could not help but arise... Could it be that the Wang family really just played a "bitter ploy" with Princess Baling, hoping to drag Fang Jun into the water and force His Majesty to forgive the Chai brothers for their treason?
"You...really didn't do anything?"
Fang Jun nodded and said righteously, "I didn't do anything!"
Queen Su was doubtful: "Just leave Princess Baling alone in the commander's tent?"
Fang Jun's tone was firm: "If the Queen doesn't believe it, call all the generals, lieutenants, generals, and commanders in front of you for interrogation one by one."
"Who are you trying to fool?" Queen Su rolled her eyes at Fang Jun charmingly and snorted: "They are all your subordinates. Even if I ask, I won't tell the truth."
Fang Jun: "..."
Your Royal Highness, could your expression and tone be less intimate and ambiguous?
It makes people's hearts tremble like a cat scratching. This is not good. It always feels like morality is undergoing infinite torture...
"His Majesty!"
The voice of the chamberlain came from outside the door. Queen Su glanced at Fang Jun, pressed her lips together, stood up from the seat next to Fang Jun, came to stand on the side of the imperial case, and pulled her sleeve with one hand to reveal a piece of her emerald jade bracelet. Shuang Saixue's arm held the pot in one hand, filling the teacup with tea.
The profile is flawless, the figure is graceful, and there is a gentle and mature charm...
Fang Jun's throat moved, he swallowed, stood up and stood towards the door. When he saw Li Chengqian walking in, he bowed his head to the ground: "Your Majesty."
Queen Su also gathered her skirts and saluted: "I have seen your Majesty."
"Um."
Li Chengqian was dressed in regular clothes. He walked behind the desk and waved his hand: "No need to be polite, everyone can sit down."
"Here."
Fang Jun took his seat again, and Queen Su placed the tea cup in front of Li Chengqian.
When Li Chengqian picked up the tea cup and took a sip, he said softly: "Your Majesty, the Wang family of the Duke of Qiao is outside the palace and wants to see your Majesty..."
"Wang?"
Putting down the teacup, Li Chengqian looked hesitant: "Are you trying to plead for mercy for the Chai family brothers? Huh, even Baling knew that the Chai family brothers' crimes were unpardonable this time and did not come to me to plead for mercy. Is it possible that the Wang family thought that I would return the favor? Want to take her face into consideration? It’s simply unreasonable!”
The Chai brothers are just feeding unfamiliar white-eyed wolves. When the Guanlong clan rebelled, the Chai brothers attached themselves to Li Yuanjing and tried to capture the Xuanwu Gate and entered the Taiji Palace to depose him as the crown prince. As a result, Princess Baling cried out and made His heart softened, and he not only pardoned the Chai brothers for their crime of rebellion, but even reinstated their officials in the hope that they would be able to redeem themselves and have a reformed mind.
Unexpectedly, a few days later, the King of Jin rebelled, and the two brothers once again attached themselves to the bandits, completely forgetting their forgiveness...
No matter how good-tempered anyone is, he will inevitably feel annoyed.
Queen Su glanced at Fang Jun and saw that the man was turning a deaf ear with lowered eyebrows and eyes, and was only drinking tea slowly. She couldn't help but glare, leaned forward, and whispered in Li Chengqian's ear...
"Well……"
Only then did Li Chengqian understand why the Wang family came to Tai Chi Palace. He looked at Fang Jun speechlessly: "Can you stop making such nonsense? Even if the Chai brothers are guilty of unforgivable crimes, I have to take care of Princess Pingyang Zhao's feelings. Protect the reputation of the Chai family."
Princess Pingyang Zhao can be regarded as an extremely unique existence in the Li Tang royal family. Although she is a daughter, she has made military exploits that are not inferior to those of men. Emperor Gaozu, Emperor Taizong, and even Li Jiancheng all respected her and regarded her as the cornerstone of the empire. After his death, he was given a posthumous title and buried with military honors, which was the utmost mourning and honor.
When Princess Pingyang passed away, Li Chengqian was only five years old. He was still young, but he had heard too many legends and deeds about Princess Pingyang, and he admired and respected her very much. Moreover, Princess Pingyang had been close to Emperor Taizong since childhood, and Emperor Taizong felt pity for her early childhood. He often sheds tears in mourning. This is also the reason why Chai Zhewei was not severely punished after the last defeat of Li Yuanjing.
Therefore, no matter what, Li Chengqian will not let the Chai family die, and the title of Duke Qiao will definitely be passed on.
We will not allow anyone to ruin the reputation of the Chai family and bring shame to Princess Pingyang...
Fang Jun sat upright: "I don't know what the Wang family is causing, and I have a clear conscience."
"You have a clear conscience!"
Li Chengqian was a little annoyed, and he uttered a rare expletive, dissatisfied: "Others may just be suspicious, but how can I not know what your temper is? This matter ends here. Don't have anything to do with Baling again in the future."
Fang Jun paused, nodded and said, "Here."
Queen Su stood on the side of Li Chengqian and looked at Fang Jun after hearing this. Although their eyes met and immediately separated, Queen Su's slightly raised eyebrows revealed her sarcasm: Ha, you refuse to admit it. ah? Despicable and shameless scoundrel...
Fang Jun: "..."
Li Chengqian took another sip of tea, called Wang De outside the door, and ordered: "Go to see the Wang family and pass on my oral instructions. Chai Zhewei is unfaithful and unjust by relying on the bandits. He will be deprived of his title, dismissed from his official position, and his family will be exiled to the Hanhai Protectorate." , will not be allowed to return to the capital for life, and will not be pardoned. The title of Duke Qiao will be inherited by Chai Lingwu... In addition, I would like to inform the Wang family that I want to keep my love for Princess Pingyang Zhao in mind, and hope that she can understand the general situation and the great righteousness. If you continue to talk nonsense and cause trouble, I will not forgive you lightly!"
"Here."
Wang De quickly wrote it down, and seeing that Li Chengqian had nothing to say, he turned around and walked out, looking for Wang to convey the emperor's oral instructions.
Li Chengqian looked at Fang Jun and asked, "What do Erlang think of my handling of this matter?"
Fang Jun thought for a while and said: "Your Majesty... is too kind. If you are like Chai Zhewei, you are unyielding and unjust. Even if you kill the whole family, it is not an exaggeration."
Regardless of whether this treatment is appropriate or not, he will not say too much. After all, this is the emperor's family matter and an internal matter of the Li Tang royal family. He cannot stretch his hand too far, otherwise even if Li Chengqian doesn't care, the entire Li Tang royal family will They will attack him in groups.
Li Chengqian sighed and said helplessly: "After all, we are cousins. How can we tolerate the disappearance of their heads and the death of the whole family? Besides, the title of Duke Qiao of the Chai family was the compensation given to Princess Pingyang Zhao by Emperor Gaozu. No matter what, I cannot take it away."
Regarding the Chai family's participation in the Jin Dynasty's mutiny, Chai Zhewei was the principal culprit and Chai Lingwu was an accessory. They could only be let off lightly. Chai Zhewei took full responsibility for the crime and removed Chai Lingwu. Otherwise, Qiao Guogong's title would be lost. It will be taken back by the imperial court, which Li Chengqian does not want to see.
(End of chapter)
