Chapter 7: The Eastern Palace is closed and settled
Chapter 7: The Eastern Palace is closed and settled
East Palace.
Li Chengqian took the initiative and showed great enthusiasm towards Li Pangpang.
Li Tai was a little dazed. This was still his lame brother, and it seemed like their brotherly relationship was very close.
However, Li Tai failed to keep his composure, and after a few words, he began to speak in a sarcastic and mocking manner.
Li Chengqian then understood why Fatty Li came to see him.
He wanted to tell the world clearly through this visit.
You don't have to guess, it is true that the prince was whipped by His Majesty, and it was very severe.
Otherwise, why would I bring such a generous gift to show my concern for the prince?
So, feel free to think about why the prince was beaten.
After all, rumors are just rumors, they didn't see it with their own eyes, and everyone still has reservations about the prince's injuries.
But the King of Wei, who was at odds with the Eastern Palace, went to the Eastern Palace to pay his respects regardless of the grudges.
You can see how serious the injury is.
The King of Wei has gone, so his injury is not serious?
I didn’t see it, but it goes without saying.
Anyway, it doesn’t matter whether Li Chengqian’s injury is serious or not at this moment.
The outside world will be suspicious of Li Er, wondering how angry His Majesty is with the prince that he took such a heavy hand.
Do you have any intention of deposing the crown prince?
Is it time to get closer to the King of Wei?
It can be said that Li Tai's appearance in the Eastern Palace was to send a series of signals to the outside world.
After understanding Li Tai's thoughts, Li Chengqian smiled easily and didn't care. After accompanying Li Tai to finish the meal, he also sent him the gift away.
You, Fatty Li, are sending out danger signals, so am I not just acting?
I want to see how many people in the court will stand up and speak out when they know that the Crown Prince is so seriously injured.
"Your Highness, the Prince Consort Du He, His Highness the King of Han requests an audience."
"No, no one."
Li Chengqian said in a stammering voice: "From now on, the Eastern Palace will not see anyone and will close the door to everyone."
"Yes!"
Du He and King of Han Li Yuanchang stood outside the East Palace.
They've wanted to come for a long time.
As long as Li Tai is still here, there is no need to rush.
"not see?"
"What happened, Your Highness?"
Li Yuanchang asked in confusion, feeling a little panicked.
At this time, everyone prospers and suffers together. The prince's attitude is so abnormal. Could it be that Your Majesty has whipped a filial son and brought out a good brother?
So does what everyone said before still count?
Your prince has been humiliated by Li Er, so isn't it time for me, his good uncle, to give him some guidance?
Du He looked anxious and asked, "Why didn't His Highness see us?"
"Captain of the Imperial Consort's House, the Crown Prince is recovering from his injuries and needs to rest. He doesn't want to see anyone."
"Please, Your Highness the Prince of Han, go back."
Now that things have come to this, Du He has nothing to say, and Li Yuanchang still wants to fight for it.
But the prince refused to see guests. He just refused to see guests.
They were blocked outside the East Palace and there was nothing they could do, so they had to leave in disappointment.
"Ask Helan Qianniu when the time comes."
"Right."
……
There was a huge quarrel going on over there with Li Er.
Wei Zheng and Li Er had a huge argument and neither of them wanted to give in.
"Don't we, the sons of the Li family, have any family affection?"
Li Er stared at Wei Zheng with murderous eyes, clenched his hands into fists, and wanted to beat him up with his own hands.
"Your Majesty, you should ask yourself and reflect on yourself. How do I know?"
Wei Zheng asked back, which made Li Er so angry that he flew into a rage on the spot.
The eyelids of everyone present jumped.
Wei Zheng, you are the one who can speak without restraint and dare to say anything. You should examine yourself and reflect on yourself.
So you want to ask Your Majesty to ask Crown Prince Jiancheng.
Changsun Wuji saw that if the situation continued, it would become increasingly difficult to deal with. Chu Suiliang and Cen Wenben also knew that it would be very dangerous to allow Wei Zheng to continue.
They spoke up and brought the topic back to business, which calmed the conflict between Your Majesty and Wei Zheng.
Li Er also took advantage of the situation and Wei Zheng did not hold on to him either, but stopped at the right time.
"I will make Wei Zheng pay someday."
Li Er expressed strong dissatisfaction with Wei Zheng in private.
"Your Majesty, after the Crown Prince and the King of Wei finished their meal, they politely escorted the King of Wei out of the palace."
"Han Wang Li Yuanchang, the son-in-law of the emperor, the Eastern Palace, requested an audience, but the prince would not see him."
Zhang Ananda said in a low voice.
He was Li Er's personal eunuch and the chief steward of the palace.
He knew how to serve, and Li Er was very satisfied with him.
After listening to this, Li Er nodded with satisfaction. Then he thought of something and said sternly, "Wei Zheng is still trying to sow discord among the children of my Li family."
"The prince is so friendly to the king of Wei. The king of Wei cares about the prince, so what's wrong with giving him some money and gifts?"
"Isn't this the respect a younger brother should show?"
Zhang Ananda lowered his head and said nothing, allowing Li Er to have his temper.
This matter concerns the Crown Prince and the King of Wei. It is not for a eunuch like him to butt in on the matter. He should just do his duty and follow His Majesty's instructions.
……
"No, no."
“All wrong.”
Li Tai returned to Wude Hall and flew into a rage. He kept muttering, "It's different from what I thought."
"That cripple didn't have any complaints. I didn't even see any hatred or resentment from him towards me."
"But I have an inexplicable feeling of...cowardice?"
He wasn't quite sure how to describe it.
Obviously, the lame man had a warm attitude and a gentle tone, but he just felt uncomfortable, neither happy nor sad, and was extremely depressed.
Wei Ting whispered, "Your Highness, no matter what, we have achieved our goal."
"The outside world will certainly have many suspicions and speculate on your majesty's thoughts."
Li Tai felt a lot of depression in his chest. Even though he should have been happy after hearing what Wei Ting said, he couldn't let it go.
He said in a deep voice: "Order someone to keep a close eye on the East Palace, and report to me immediately if that cripple makes any move."
"One time he was a male favorite, he was whipped by my father, and he was almost beaten to death. If there are other things, I will see how he can get away with it."
"Yes!"
……
The East Palace was silent and the palace gates were closed.
No court attendance, no seeing people.
Even when His Majesty sent someone to inquire, the Eastern Palace replied that the Crown Prince was recuperating from his injuries and could not go out.
And also put His Majesty back on the matter.
Who let everyone see that the prince’s back injury was so serious?
Are we going to let the incident of the crown prince becoming lame happen again?
No one dared to say anything about the prince's recovery.
Li Er also knew that he was in the wrong and did not ask again.
Yu Zhining, Kong Yingda, Zhang Xuansu, Wei Zheng and others also went to the Eastern Palace but were turned away.
Wei Zheng had a stubborn temper and even reprimanded others outside the East Palace, but he was not allowed to enter the palace.
Even Li Er didn't say much, so how could Wei Zheng get in?
Li Chengqian was also happy with his leisure time. He never left the East Palace and just ate and slept every day.
From time to time, he would take care of the children, talk about love with the Crown Princess, and cultivate their relationship.
He used the time of recuperation to prepare himself for a good period of rest.
At the same time, it was also a way to cool down the heat that Li Ersan was having on Prince Whip.
The goal has been achieved, there is no need to jump up and down in such a hurry.
(End of this chapter)