When a crisis occurs, we must resolve it in the most rational way possible, including taking the initiative to pay the price decisively.
There is no distinction between right and wrong. Once you do something, there are only two results: gain benefits or pay a price.
Li Qinzai had already been mentally prepared, and took the initiative to propose to Li Zhi that self-imprisonment in Dali Temple was one of his ways to solve the crisis.
Li Zhi frowned, with disapproval on his face: "Why should Jingchu be humble..."
Li Qinzai blinked: "Your Majesty, what you mean is that even if I lead a team to attack Zongzheng Temple, it is actually nothing. It is not as serious as being in jail?"
Li Zhi coughed: "That's not what I meant..."
Then Li Zhi said again: "Jing Chu just said that you can guarantee that my two daughters have nothing to do with the Yan Sheng case?"
"yes."
Li Zhi said with a solemn expression: "This matter is not trivial. Have you found out clearly, Jingchu?"
"I have verified that the real mastermind is still in the palace and is being closely monitored by Baiqisi's spies."
Li Zhi suddenly became uncomfortable: "In other words, the real mastermind is still at large, and is still at large in the palace?"
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, a dragnet has been set around that person and can be closed at any time."
Li Zhi breathed a sigh of relief and sighed: "This case...let's end it as soon as possible. It has implicated too many people, even my daughter almost..."
"However, your attack on Zongzheng Temple today is indeed very serious. The court officials will definitely participate in the impeachment next. You must be prepared. I cannot blatantly favor you. No matter what the reason is, the attack on the official office will be confirmed first."
Li Qinzai lowered his head and said, "Yes, that's why I asked you to be imprisoned in Dali Temple to prevent His Majesty from being embarrassed."
Li Zhi shook his head: "You saved my daughter after all. How could I wrongly arrest the meritorious officials without knowing my grudges?"
"Your Majesty, in the eyes of outsiders, I am not a meritorious official, but a guilty official who is arrogant and favored. To calm the public's anger, imprisoning me is the best choice. When the Weisheng case is completely concluded and all the truth comes to light, I will avoid After being out of the limelight, I will be released from prison, so that your majesty will not be embarrassed and I can hide in peace and quiet."
Li Zhi clicked his tongue and said, "I actually think your words make sense..."
Li Qinzai smiled bitterly and said: "If I were not locked up, I would be even more upset every day when I hear the courtiers' overwhelming comments on me. Although the conditions in the prison are difficult, at least I don't care about worldly affairs. The years are quiet and I can hide away for a few days to be quiet."
Li Zhi pondered for a moment and said slowly: "I really need to have an attitude on this matter, otherwise it will be difficult for the government and the public to discuss it. Go back and clean up, go to the Dali Temple jail for a few days, and come out after the matter calms down."
Li Qinzai agreed, then hesitated for a moment, and couldn't help but said: "After the matter calms down, your Majesty, please don't forget that I am still squatting in Dali Temple. Please remember that I am a person. I can spend a few days in jail, but you cannot let me go." I will spend my whole life in prison, after all, I have sweated for the Tang Dynasty..."
Li Zhi's face darkened and he said angrily: "I know, I won't forget you even if you turn into gray."
Li Qinzai said goodbye and left Anren Hall, leaving Li Zhi alone in the hall.
After sitting alone in the hall for a long time, Li Zhi's face became increasingly ugly, and he suddenly raised his voice: "Wang Changfu!"
Wang Changfu, the personal chamberlain, stepped out of the screen at the back of the palace and bowed.
Li Zhi said coldly: "What happened at Zongzheng Temple today? Can Baiqi Si report it?"
Wang Changfu bowed and said: "It is said that Hejian County Duke Li Yifu brought a eunuch and more than ten forbidden troops to kill the two princesses. However, County Uncle Li led the tribe and came to stop them. The Li family tribe also had a relationship with the forbidden troops. conflict."
Li Zhi's face became more and more grim: "Li Yifu? What a coward! My biological daughter, even if she is sentenced to death for her crimes, will it be the turn of an outsider to take action?"
Wang Changfu lowered his head and did not dare to say anything. He did not dare to go into detail about this matter, especially who ordered the death of the princess in Li Yi Mansion, which was a taboo topic in the palace.
Li Zhi didn't continue to ask. Everything in the court was in his hands. He knew better than anyone what team Li Yifu was on.
"It is decreed that Li Yi's position as Secretary of the Secretariat of the Mansion will be dismissed, and the number of households in Hejian County will be reduced by 100." Li Zhi said with a cold face.
Wang Changfu was about to leave the palace after receiving the order, when he was stopped by Li Zhi again.
"Who is the eunuch who went to Zongzheng Temple with Li Yifu today?"
Wang Changfu said hurriedly: "The report from Baiqisi is... the chamberlain beside the queen, named He Kuan."
Li Zhi said coldly: "The Imperial Guards of Yulin will interrogate He Kuan and kill him with a stick in front of the palace gate."
Wang Changfu was stunned and ordered to retreat.
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Li Qinzai walked out of the palace gate. Liu Asi and other tribes were waiting outside the palace gate. Seeing Li Qinzai's relaxed face, they hurriedly came forward to greet him.
"Fifth Young Master, does your Majesty blame you?"
Li Qinzai shook his head and smiled: "Not only did he not blame me, he actually rewarded me."
Liu Asi was startled for a moment, then he was overjoyed: "Congratulations, Fifth Young Master, I have already said that Your Majesty is still looking out for you. By the way, what has His Majesty rewarded you?"
"I was given a big bed room in the Dali Temple Prison, the kind that faces north and south."
Liu Asi was stunned and murmured: "Dali Temple...prison?"
Immediately, Liu Asi turned pale with shock: "This... Fifth Young Master, Your Majesty wants you to be imprisoned in Dali Temple!"
"Are you surprised? Are you surprised?"
Liu Asi's face turned pale: "What a surprise, let's go back home quickly and ask my husband to help me plead..."
"No, don't disturb grandpa about this matter. The whole family must be kept alive..."
Liu Asi: “…………”
However, Li Qinzai did not feel any discomfort at all. Instead, he said cheerfully: "Let's go back and pack our luggage. We will move into Dali Temple today. I can finally avoid this trouble!"
Liu Asi and Bu Qu looked depressed. They couldn't figure out why Fifth Young Master was so happy as if it was a holiday while he was in prison.
He boarded the carriage and walked slowly towards the Duke's mansion.
Li Qinzai suddenly opened the curtain and said: "Ah Si, send someone to find Song Sen and tell me to close the net tonight."
One of the members left in a hurry.
Returning to the Duke's Mansion, Li Qinzai did not go to see Li Ji. He hurriedly packed some luggage and went straight to Dali Temple.
Outside the gate of Dali Temple, a temple minister seemed to have heard the message from the palace and was waiting eagerly for Li Qinzai at the door.
Li Qin got off the carriage and stood happily at the gate of Dali Temple under the resentful eyes of the crowd.
Si Cheng hurriedly came up to greet him and said with a smile: "I am lowered by the official Shen Shi to pay my respects to County Uncle Li."
Li Qinzai waved his hand: "No more nonsense, has the cell I live in been cleaned?"
Shen Shi said hurriedly: "The official has just received a message from the palace. Your Majesty has given instructions to treat County Uncle Li kindly. The prison has been cleaned and we are waiting for County Uncle Li to move in."
Li Qinzai sighed: "Don't be so warm and welcoming. I'm in jail, not going to Dali Temple to celebrate my birthday."
Shen Shi hurriedly adjusted his expression and said: "Yes, the trivial matters outside the prison are complicated and the work is tiring. County Uncle Li might as well hide in Dali Temple for a few days for peace and quiet, and treat it as if the court has given you a rest period."
Li Qinzai waved to the tribesmen and asked them to move their luggage in, and then patted Shen Shi on the shoulder: "Please make me feel at home, please."
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