When the emperor interrogated Hu Qing, only the emperor, Fang Xuanling, and Changsun Wuji knew what he said. The only clue in the case was that Hu Qing died and was beheaded in front of the palace on the emperor's order.

What is even more incomprehensible is that while the emperor issued an order to lift the prince's grounding, he also rewarded Li Tai heavily, saying that he was conscientious in his work, cleared his brother's grievances, and had an upright heart.

Li Tai’s intentions are honest? Isn’t this lying?

But what Fang Xuanling said made Li Kuan understand that this was indeed one of the few choices Li Shimin had.

Hu Qing is not only an assassin, but also an intermediary. He holds the East Palace with his left hand and the Palace of Wei with his right hand.

Two years ago, Hu Qing owed a large gambling debt. The gambling house wanted to cut off his hands and feet to pay off the debt. Just when the ax was about to chop off, he did not want to be saved.

That man not only helped him pay off his gambling debts, but also gave him a large sum of money, enough to allow him and his wife and children to live without worries for ten years. What’s even more strange is that the man didn’t ask for anything, let alone tell him,

What's the price to pay?

And half a month ago, the man found him again, also gave him a large reward, and asked him to falsely accuse the prince's personal guards as dead soldiers at the appropriate time, and sue the Eastern Palace for raising dead soldiers, with evil intentions.<

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Of course Hu Qing refused. No matter how important money was, it was not as important as life! Framing the prince was a crime committed by the Red Clan. Even if he succeeded, he and his family would not have the life to spend the money. No matter how you calculate it, it is inappropriate.

But what that man did was really amazing. He poured chronic poison into his wife and children in front of Hu Qing. If Hu Qing didn't do what they asked, he could only watch his wife and children die from the poison.

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Human beings are not grass and trees, how can they just sit back and watch their wife and children become poisonous, so Hu Qing had no choice but to accept it. When he saw the prince scolding Zhang Xuansu that day, he thought that the opportunity had come. Everyone in the East Palace knew that Master Zhang was an incompetent person.

People who protect their shortcomings.

Master Zhang wrote this chapter. He, an officer of the Xiande Hall, used his life as evidence to falsely accuse the prince's guard and those officers prepared for the sixth rate as dead soldiers. He would definitely be able to pass the test in front of the saint.

At this moment, Hu Qing no longer cared about his own death. He just hoped that the man would keep his promise and let his wife and children go.

But he misjudged Zhang Xuansu. Although the old master was upright, he was dedicated to the prince. He not only asked his servant to knock Hu Qing down with medicine in the tea, but also informed the prince.

The prince used some tricks to force Hu Qing to submit, and staged a good show of assassinating Zhang Xuansu. The purpose was to throw the package to the saint, so that the saint could ask who the person who instigated Hu Qing was!
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Zhai Changsun personally led the team and searched for two days. What he finally found was only a corpse. In other words, the man who ordered Hu Qing was holding a broken hand behind him.

It's over, but the saint and Changsun Wuji are so wise. How could they not understand the truth? Li Tai's suspicion is true, but who knows that this was not framed by King Wu? There is no way to explain clearly.

, so the elder Sun Jinyan killed Hu Qing, and the matter ended here.

As for why Li Tai was rewarded, apart from the fact that he defended the prince in front of the emperor and tried to clear his brother's grievances, which was worthy of praise, it may not have been without the intention of warning him.

"Siblings killing each other is the saddest thing in the world!" Fang Xuanling rubbed his chin, a look of worry on his brows.

There is one thing that Li Kuan has never thought about. Since His Majesty is well aware of the incompatibility between their brothers, why doesn't he stop it?

The little power of the three brothers is nothing. The saint can make them jump and destroy them with a wave of his hand. Why doesn't he stop this internal strife? Is it just to choose the right heir by raising gu?

Li Kuan believed that the emperor should know well in his heart that the three brothers would probably die together in this war. This would definitely not be of any benefit to this country.

Fang Xuanling handed Li Kuan a cup of tea and asked Li Kuan seriously: "Do you want to be the emperor?"

Li Kuan has asked himself this question countless times. In the past, he may have not wanted to compete with Queen Wende's son because of her nurturing grace.

After years of war and experiencing so many things, Li Kuan felt even more boring.

A few days ago, he had talked with the emperor about resigning from the post of Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment and leaving the capital to join the vassal state. It doesn't matter whether it's a rich place or a poor and remote place. He seemed to want to live his own life.

But the emperor refused, and his reason was very upright. Li Kuan was a man whose shoulders could run horses, whose belly could punt a boat, and who could contribute greatly to the country and the country. Li Shimin also pointed out that he led the army on expeditions and was diligent in political affairs!

Just a vassal, yes! But it's impossible in the short term, so Li Kuan didn't know how to leave Beijing because of trouble, and Li Shimin would just kick his ass.

Seeing the emperor like this, Li Kuan couldn't help but wonder in his heart whether he expected to be involved in the dispute between the princes. Li Kuan couldn't understand such a mysterious operation.

Well, Fang Xuanling nodded and said solemnly: "I know your temper, but you are already in the game."

Yang Xiu in the late Han Dynasty and Liu Wenjing in this dynasty both died because of their talent. Even if Li Kuan did not take in the emperor's eldest grandson, he would inevitably be squeezed out and plotted, not for anything else, just because he was too good.

On the battlefield, Li Kuan's performance was no different from that of the saint when he was young; in the officialdom, his wisdom and love for the people also won certain praise.

Regardless of whether Li Kuan is willing to admit it or not, he has established prestige in the government and the opposition, won some people's hearts, and established a certain amount of power. He is already qualified to participate in the struggle for imperial power.

"In the past, I always thought that you could break out of this circle. After all, your youth had such an unsatisfactory life."

"But in the current situation, only you can balance the struggle between the East Palace, the King of Wei, and the King of Wu. Moreover, you have to face the younger brothers of the emperor who are gradually becoming adults."

"There is nothing we can do about it, and it is also the main reason why His Majesty keeps you here."

The emperor was betting that Li Kuan had a public heart, and Fang Xuanling also saw it. For the sake of the overall situation, Li Kuan could persevere.

But there is one thing he has to say. If one day, that position is really placed in front of Li Kuan, no matter what he decides, he must not kill too much.

Fang Xuanling doesn't know whether the gray whale will kill Li Kuan, but "he" has already taken too many lives, even if there are many times when he has no choice but to do so.

In addition, Fang Xuanling has resumed his position as a servant and is back in charge of Hongwen Palace. Hou Junji will also return to the army as General Zuowei, using him to blackmail Zhang Liang.

What is different from the past is that Changsun Wuji left his job and became idle. It was not because His Majesty abandoned him, but because of his own persistence. Fang Xuanling understood the old Changsun, and the old fox left.

But Fang Xuanling couldn't do this. He had devoted most of his life to the Tang Dynasty, and he would never allow countless bloodshed to be exchanged for the country because of the dispute between the princes.
Chapter completed!