Chapter 259 Return to Righteousness (3) 4/7
Because Di Renjie, who was in the same case, successfully proposed to seek justice, Wu Zetian ordered the pardon of others in the case. However, Lai Junchen and others insisted on killing Di Renjie and Cui Xuanli. As Cui Xuanli's nephew, Huo Xianke suddenly walked towards Wu Zetian at the court meeting and demanded to kill Cui Xuanli, otherwise he would die in front of the hall. Then, he hit the palace steps with his head, blood flowing all over the ground, showing an attitude of destroying his relatives for justice. Unfortunately, Wu Zetian ignored him.
This incident was already very embarrassing, but Huo Xian didn't feel ashamed, but was proud.
Afterwards, he wrapped the wound with a green headscarf and deliberately exposed a corner outside the head, hoping to attract Wu Zetian's attention.
Not long after, he got his wish and became the Censor.
But not long after, Huo Xianke participated in a investigation of the case of Zhu Tiepi's conspiracy in chaos in Xindu County Magistrate Zhu Tiepi, and even used torture to force Zhu Tiepi to plead guilty. However, shortly after Zhu Tiepi's death, Huo Xianke died at home. It is said that when he was dying, his limbs and neck were curled up, as if he was cramped by a ghost, and his death was extremely miserable...
And before his death, there was a legend of Zhu Wai's revenge.
Shortly after Huo Xianke's death, his family declined.
He was originally bought by a Hu merchant in Tongmamo, but a year later, the Hu merchant also died bizarrely and was said to have been plagued by unjust ghosts. In short, the house had three owners in just six years, and none of them could end well. So, Tongmamo's house turned into a haunted house, which had been in full year and no one lived here.
Wu Zetian was very troubled by Yang Shouwen's appearance.
She hopes that Wu and Li will marry each other, but she does not want the outside world to report that she forces Li Xian to marry Anle to Wu Chongxun.
So she came up with this idea! Wu Zetian said tough, but she believed in ghosts and gods in private. Yang Shouwen lived in the haunted house and might also encounter resentful ghosts. At that time, she could drive Yang Shouwen out of Luoyang for the crime of deceiving the king. Not to kill Yang Shouwen, exiled him to the wild land, and give him some compensation.
Yang Shouwen was driven away, and Li Xian would no longer insist.
And the outside world won’t say anything about her. This is a good strategy to kill three birds with one stone.
Originally, this matter had already begun to be arranged, but Wu Chongxun did his own decision, which caught Wu Zetian off guard.
Now, Princess Taiping has proposed this matter again, which makes Wu Zetian even more embarrassed.
Disposal of Wu Chongxun?
What to deal with!
This is a problem.
Wu Zetian could not kill Wu Chongxun, but the problem was that she said before. No one was allowed to be detrimental to Yang Shouwen. As a result, Wu Chongxun jumped out and slapped her in the face. If she did not deal with Wu Chongxun, it would inevitably affect her prestige.
"King Liang. What do you say about this?"
Wu Zetian thought about it and kicked the ball to Wu Sansi.
Wu Sansi said in a trembling voice: "Erlang is unfilial, and he dares to disobey everyone's will. His sins are unforgivable.
But please forgive him for his youth and aura... Everyone knows that Erlang loves the princess deeply, so he was angry when he heard that the Yang family entered Beijing, so he did this reckless thing. After I go back, I will definitely punish him severely."
"I don't know how King Liang plans to punish him?"
Princess Taiping immediately asked.
She saw a smile on Li Xian's fat face.
For some reason, she felt that her brother suddenly seemed not so unbearable! At least he still insisted on Yang Li's engagement, and did not change his mind because of Wu Zetian. He was also considered a hero.
Princess Taiping hates Li Xian because he has a weak personality.
But now it seems that when he encounters his insistence, he will be very persistent, even if he will anger Wu Zetian...
A cool color appeared in Li Dan's eyes, and his hands were put in his sleeves. He still remained silent.
Wu Sansiqi Ai Ai, I don’t know how to answer.
Wu Chongxun is his very beloved son, and he really might have punished Wu Chongxun hard? Besides, this matter had his own meaning. Wu Sansi also wanted to use such an opportunity to test Wu Zetian's attitude.
But unexpectedly, he was extravagant...
"Taiping, how do you think you should punish me?"
Wu Zetian frowned and looked at Wu Sansi with a little regret.
If you at least tell me a charter and I will help you fool a few more words, then Taiping will not continue to be investigated. But you are so unclear, which will give Taiping a chance. Now, I can't excuse Erlang anymore.
Princess Taiping Zhan Yan smiled, "My son thought that Wu Chongxun did this because of his mother's favor for King Liang. King Liang just said that Erlang was young and energetic, and his daughter felt that he was not wrong."
"oh?"
Wu Zetian's phoenix eyes slightly closed, "Taiping, you continue."
"However, although Erlang was given the favor of heaven, it was impulse and understandable, but the law was not forgiven. His mother had warned everyone before not to act rashly. Erlang relied on the favor of King Liang, and still acted recklessly and did not take his mother's words seriously. If this was spread, who would take his mother's will in his heart?
Mother, you must know that a thousand-mile dike will collapse into an ant hole.”
"Taiping, what do you mean? Erlang is very respectful to you on weekdays and has no rudeness at all."
"King Liang, I also know Erlang is well-behaved.
But the question is, this matter involves the prestige of his mother. Shouldn’t Erlang bear some responsibility? Besides, King Liang also has some inappropriate things in this matter. Since he knows that his mother has passed on the order, and since he knows that Erlang is reckless, why not take strict supervision?"
At this time, Shangguan Wan'er, who had been silent, suddenly said: "Everyone, Master Xuanshuo of Xiangshan Temple is also dissatisfied with this matter. He originally thought that under everyone's rule, Luoyang was a place of peace. Who would have thought that blood stained the Buddhist land last night."
"Xuanshuo, is that what he said?"
"Wan'er dares not speak nonsense."
Wu Zetian respects Buddha, and Master Xuanshuo is the junior brother of Master Xuanzang.
His reputation may not be as good as a monk like Ah Ye Zhen, nor is he a monk like the ten great virtues, but he has a high seniority and has a very good relationship with those monks. Although he doesn't know why he wandered around, after he abbot of Xiangshan Temple, the incense in Xiangshan Temple was much more intense. Xuanshuo was even praised by many monks.
It seems that this matter will not be done without handling it!
Wu Zetian was not afraid of offending civil and military officials, but he relied heavily on Buddhism.
After all, she claimed back then that she was Maitreya. It was precisely for this reason that she received support from Buddhism and was a great help for her ascension to the throne. If she offended the great Buddhist master for Wu Chongxun, it would be unprofitable.
“What Erlang did today is indeed not supposed to be.
But you said Taiping, he was impulsive and understandable. Because he was still young, he passed on my will and entrusted me with eighty sticks to drive out of Luoyang. He immediately returned to Chang'an and closed his door at home to think about his mistakes. He would not be allowed to come to Luoyang again within half a year. The King of Liang taught his sons incompetently, so he was impurified by the Buddhist purity. Therefore, he was fined one year's salary. Can you be convinced?"
Wu Sansi said with a bitter face and said tremblingly: "I, please follow the will of the saint." (To be continued.)
ps: There are three updates, and we will update them together after writing, but it may be a bit late.
Chapter completed!