Empress Wu was still standing in the garden, smelling the refreshing fragrance of osmanthus, and took a deep breath.
Li Qinzai had left Tai Chi Palace, but the look of disappointment on Empress Wu's face became increasingly intense.
She admired Li Qinzai very much. He was a national treasure who could change the Tang Dynasty. She had always been looking forward to what Li Qinzai would do for the Tang Dynasty.
Those new gadgets that seemed to be created accidentally, the gunpowder with the power to destroy the world, the cement that can make cities and roads impregnable, and even the stir-fried dishes he made by himself, are also the reasons why she admires him.
There were so many things worthy of her appreciation, but she really didn't want to see such an important person get involved in the muddy waters of the palace. She really didn't want it.
Li Qinzai should be teaching and educating people in the school at Ganjingzhuang, living his small life in the Li family courtyard, chatting and laughing with the emperor, talking cheaply, and being cunning and innocuous.
You really shouldn't get involved in the muddy waters of the court.
From the bottom of her heart, Empress Wu did not want to be at odds with Li Qinzai. It would be a huge loss for her if such a person became her enemy.
However, he stepped into this muddy water and couldn't get out.
Behind him, a palace maid cautiously reported that Hejian County Duke Li Yifu asked to see him.
Not long after, Li Yifu came to salute Empress Wu.
To Li Yifu, Empress Wu had no unnecessary pleasantries and nonsense.
"Your Majesty ordered Li Qinzai to review the case of Yan Sheng. The two princesses may overturn the case." Empress Wu said coldly.
Li Yifu had no unnecessary nonsense and bowed his body: "What the queen means is..."
A hint of murderous intent flashed across Empress Wu's face: "Close the case immediately before Li Qinzai reverses the case. The night will be long and the dream will be many."
Li Yifu bowed: "Yes, I will do it right away."
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Li Qinzai left the palace and came to his new house. Just as he was about to get off the carriage, he suddenly paused, took back one leg, and ordered the coachman to go to the Duke's Mansion.
The carriage arrived at the Duke's Mansion, Li Qinzai walked in and went straight to the backyard.
Li Ji was squatting in the backyard to loosen the soil, and Li Qinzai stepped forward and suddenly started wailing miserably.
"Grandpa, someone is bullying my grandson, please help him beat her up!"
Li Ji turned around and glanced at him, saying contemptuously: "How old are you? If you are bullied outside, you have the nerve to go home and complain to your elders. The longer you live, the more you go back."
Li Qinzai sobbed: "This person is too powerful and my grandson cannot afford to offend him, but my grandson cannot swallow this breath..."
Li Ji snorted: "Is there anyone in this world that my British government can't afford to offend?"
Li Qinzai praised out loud: "Grandpa is so domineering!"
Then Li Qinzai sobbed angrily: "This is a man our British government really cannot afford to offend."
Li Ji raised his eyebrows: "Who?"
Li Qinzai stopped crying and whispered into Li Ji's ear: "Queen..."
Li Ji's eyelids twitched suddenly.
"Bastard, have you offended the queen?" Li Ji's face darkened.
Li Qinzai saw that Li Ji's expression was wrong, so he hurriedly returned to normal, and forced a smile: "No, haha, how is that possible? My grandson is joking with you."
Li Ji stared at his face and said slowly: "I heard about the Weisheng case. Qin Zai, this case is very dangerous. You should think twice before acting and don't get into trouble."
"Grandpa, don't worry. My grandson is a calm person and will not be impulsive when encountering anything." Li Qinzai said seriously.
Li Ji nodded and said: "This case has a wide range of implications. Your Majesty ordered you to review the case. You must have doubts about the conclusion of the case in Dali Temple. As you take on this important task, you must pay attention to the thoughts of Your Majesty and the Queen, and do not offend for this." When it comes to either side, you have to decide what to do."
Li Qinzai said respectfully: "Yes."
Just as he was talking, butler Wu Tong hurried over and reported: "Fifth Young Master, the fourth prince is asking to see you. It seems something serious has happened. The fourth prince is kneeling in the front yard crying."
Li Qinzai was stunned and hurriedly walked to the front hall.
In the flower garden in the backyard, Li Ji frowned and murmured: "This is a dead move..."
The emperor ordered Li Qinzai to retry the Yan Sheng case, obviously not wanting his two biological daughters to become the main conspirators, but the queen was determined to make the case a solid case, and she obviously had the intention of killing the two princesses.
The emperor and the empress had different opinions. There was no conflict between the couple on the surface, but all the conflicts were transferred to Li Qinzai.
What can Li Qinzai do?
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In the front yard of the Duke's Mansion, Li Qinzai hurried over. Li Sujie, who was kneeling in the middle of the yard, couldn't help but burst into tears and knocked his head heavily on the ground after seeing Li Qinzai.
"Please sir, help me!"
Li Qinzai said in a deep voice: "Get up first and tell me what's going on."
Li Sujie sobbed: "I heard just now that Li Yifu, the Duke of Hejian County, brought several eunuchs from the palace into Zongzheng Temple to kill the mastermind of the Weisheng case. Sir, the lives of my two sisters are at risk!" "
Li Qinzai's expression immediately darkened: "Li Yifu? What does he have to do with this case? What qualifications does he have to kill the two princesses?"
Li Sujie cried: "It is said that I was ordered by the queen."
Li Qinzai's heart skipped a beat, and his face became increasingly gloomy.
He had just come out of Tai Chi Palace and was having a very unpleasant time with Empress Wu. Unexpectedly, she acted so quickly and immediately decided to execute the two princesses. This was to solidify the case before he reversed the case and completely eliminate the roots.
Li Sujie knelt in front of him and cried loudly: "Sir, after the death of my mother and concubine, I only have two sisters in this world. If they are allowed to die, how can I have the dignity to live alone in the world."
Li Qinzai knelt down, stared into his eyes, and said slowly: "Sujie, I said that I will save the lives of the two princesses. If I fail to fulfill my promise, I will not have the face to ask you to call me husband in the future."
Li Sujie cried for a while and said: "Sir, the imperial order to kill the two sisters came from the Tai Chi Palace..."
Li Qinzai said coldly: "Even if it comes from Lingxiao Palace, I will fight back this chaotic life!"
Lifting Li Sujie up from the ground, Li Qinzai said: "Let's go, follow me to Zongzheng Temple!"
Li Sujie wiped her tears, and the two of them were taking steps forward when they suddenly heard an old voice behind them saying: "Qin Zai, bring the part one."
Li Qinzai was stunned, turned around and saw Li Jizheng standing straight and looking at him.
Li Ji's eyes were as calm as lake water. The killings and bloodshed in the past seemed to have been washed away by the years, but a heroic spirit that had not yet been washed away could be vaguely seen in the calmness.
"Grandpa..." Li Qinzai showed hesitation. He knew that once he went out today, he would be going against Empress Wu, and he really didn't want to involve the British government.
Li Ji smiled and said: "Take Part 1 with you. People who come from the British government don't have to be afraid of anyone or anything. Even though I am old, I can still bear it."
Li Qinzai hesitated, but under the screen wall outside the courtyard, Liu Asi and a group of Buqu strode up to him, bowed together and said: "Fifth Young Master, the Li family's Buqu are on standby."
Li Qinzai gritted his teeth and said loudly: "Okay! Let me poke a hole in the sky today!"
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