Chapter 175 [Be Moderate]

I believe that in this world, no man can accept another man teasing his woman.

The same is true for Li Chengqian.

When it comes to state affairs, royal relatives like Li Hongcheng have always been a stumbling block to the implementation of new state policies.

If we want to truly govern the country according to law, the special existence of the royal family cannot be special.

If Li Hongcheng dares to jump out and disobey military orders at this juncture, he will be seeking death.

Li Chengqian was worried that he couldn't find anyone to perform the operation on, so he killed one person as a warning to the rest.

In state affairs, Li Chengqian had no reason to let Li Hongcheng go.

In private matters, this idiot actually dared to tease his woman, he was simply seeking death.

Therefore, he showed no mercy when dealing with Li Hongcheng.

Royal study room.

Prince Jing, who had not entered the palace for a long time, finally made a rare appearance today.

Emperor Qing, the youngest brother, has enjoyed wealth and glory over the years, but he has been relatively peaceful and has been seeking immortality and practicing Taoism.

Such an action indeed made Emperor Qing feel very relieved.

Logically speaking, if he had any request, as long as it was not too difficult, Emperor Qing would not refuse.

But today...

“Your Majesty, Hongcheng’s mistake was unintentional this time. Please forgive him for being young and ignorant.

When I return, I will discipline him strictly and he will never do it again."

Prince Jing knew that it would be useless to ask Li Chengqian, so he simply shamelessly came to Emperor Qing for help.

Emperor Qing just lowered his head and concentrated on sharpening his arrows, and never looked up from beginning to end.

"I have not been involved in state affairs for a long time. Now all court affairs are handed over to the Crown Prince."

An old fox like Emperor Qing would naturally not easily take on this troublesome responsibilities, so he pushed it back.

In the end, Prince Jing had no choice but to walk out of the imperial study.

Looking back at the imperial study with the door closed, Prince Jing sighed deeply, his face full of helplessness.

He never imagined that Emperor Qing would actually give up all his power and let Li Chengqian take full charge of state affairs.

How is this different from giving way?

"Can you really let go of this great imperial power?" Prince Jing narrowed his eyes slightly, "I don't believe it!"

After snorting in his heart, he strode away from the imperial study.

The temperature of the iron-smelting furnace is very high, and even Emperor Qing, who is a great master, can't help but sweat profusely.

The sound of iron hammering echoed in the imperial study.

After a long time, when Emperor Qing rested, the old eunuch took his handkerchief and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"Your Majesty, why don't you take a rest for a while?" the old eunuch said considerately.

Emperor Qing did not stop his actions.

"Forging iron is just like governing the country. Once you start, there can't be any pause. Otherwise, all your efforts will be wasted." Emperor Qing said.

"Your Majesty is wise!" the old eunuch flattered.

The old eunuch did not mention a single word about what Prince Jing had just asked for, and did not even dare to say a word.

Emperor Qing is a true old fox, and the same is true of Eunuch Hou, who has served him for many years and has never been replaced.

When it comes to such royal matters, he is naturally the most cautious and careful.

I dare not get involved at all.

In this imperial palace, sometimes, a simple sentence or a simple action would be mistaken as a choice of team.

If he asked about Prince Jing, he would be suspected of defecting to Prince Jing, or of trying to find out information for other forces.

No matter which point it is, it is very likely that he will lose his life.

"What do you think about Li Hongcheng's incident this time?" Emperor Qing asked.

People, sometimes the more you fear something, the more likely it is to happen.

"It's all up to your majesty to decide!" The old eunuch knelt down immediately.

This kind of matter involving the royal family is not something that a eunuch like him can interfere in or talk about rashly.

Emperor Qing glanced at him and didn't ask any more questions.

"In this war between the north and the south, the young emperor of Northern Qi lost both his wife and his army. However, I suddenly felt that something was not right..."

Emperor Qing is a real old fox. Sometimes, no matter what he does or what chess game he plans, he doesn't need any so-called evidence at all.

They trust their own intuition and judgment more. In fact, Emperor Qing was also very happy that the North-South War was a great victory.

However, just a few days after Li Chengqian's wedding, he suddenly had a strange feeling.

It seems that behind all these seemingly great victories, there is some unknown profound meaning hidden.

This made him feel a little uneasy...

For Emperor Qing, this feeling has never been experienced before, whether in the past or now.

So he fell into deep thought.

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East Palace.

Li Chengqian, the second prince, and Li Yunrui got together to eat hotpot again.

"Eating some leeks is good for your health."

Li Yunrui put some boiled leeks into Li Chengqian's bowl.

When he spoke, his eyes and eyebrows conveyed different thoughts.

The second prince, however, half-knelt down without saying a word, showing off his flesh crazily.

He looked as if he hadn't eaten for eight or ten years.

The second prince is so greedy for the food in the Eastern Palace.

Every time I come here, I have to eat until I can’t walk.

Today, the reason why the two came to the East Palace was very simple. They were asked by Prince Jing to come and plead for mercy.

Normally, they would never come to the Eastern Palace easily, so as not to arouse Emperor Qing's suspicion.

"Haitang Duoduo has a physique of the ninth rank, so the prince should exercise more restraint."

Li Yunrui said things, both overtly and covertly, that made Li Chengqian not know how to respond.

The second prince looked between the two of them meaningfully for a long time. Just as he was about to speak, he was frightened by the look of the white-haired witch and lowered his head to eat.

I can't afford to offend him, I can't afford to offend him at all!
This woman is a real lunatic.

Moreover, if she is a white-haired witch of the ninth rank.

"Can I accompany you on this mission to Northern Qi?" Li Yunrui suddenly said.

"Cough cough..." Li Chengqian coughed.

I'm afraid that the diplomatic mission to Northern Qi is just your excuse.

The real purpose is to lust after his body.

The two of them came today, but they didn't mention a word about what Prince Jing had entrusted them with.

They all knew Li Chengqian's temper very well.

What he decided, no one can change.

It's all in vain.

"Is there any recent news from the Shiwandashan Mountains?" Li Chengqian asked.

Although the Shiwandashan Mountains rarely have contact with the outside world, they do occasionally exchange some items with the outside world.

The one who exchanges items with them is the Neiku.

Therefore, Li Chengqian had asked Li Yunrui to pay attention to the news in this regard.

"In recent times, for some reason, the Shiwandashan Mountains have closed all entrances and exits. Something big must have happened." Li Yunrui said.

at dusk.

Officials from the six ministries of the imperial court actually gathered together to fight for the right to interrogate Si Lili.

Li Chengqian glanced at the faces of these people one by one, and finally said just one word:

roll!
The officials from the six ministries had no choice but to leave the Eastern Palace in disgrace.

The punishment for Li Hongcheng soon spread in Kyoto.

He was stripped of his hereditary title, had one leg broken, and was banished from Kyoto.

This decision also made many royal relatives gasp in shock.

Everyone understood one thing: Li Chengqian was serious this time.

Anyone who dares to break the law will be held accountable, even if he is a royal relative.

(End of this chapter)