Chapter 69: Meeting Ruizong at night

"Princess...Princess, this is all Chen Wanrong's mistake, and he doesn't take it seriously!" Cui Shi had no choice but to use his ability to do something like a woman, and refused to admit it, turning black and white, and pushing his sins to Chen Wanrong.

Princess Taiping stared at Cui Xi and said nothing, and said with disdain: "You said, what is the cause of the incident tonight? You, the prime minister, will not run to Chen Wanrong's mansion for no reason to cause trouble. Chen Wanrong is not a lunatic. He will not make trouble for nothing and go against you, right? There is always an introduction that will cause you to get angry? Give you a chance to tell the truth!"

Cui Shi was in the first place. If he told the truth, he would definitely not have a good ending. Cui Shi was concerned about it and did not dare to tell the truth: "Princess, these are all Chen Wanrong, it is not a thing. He forced himself to steal my daughter-in-law's wife. I had no choice but to go to his house to ask for someone. Unexpectedly, Chen Wanrong was strong and did not take me seriously, nor did he take my princess seriously!"

The incident of Zheng Qing being his daughter-in-law was mistaken for Cui Xi. Princess Taiping didn't know whether Chen Wanrong had a daughter-in-law. He could make sense if he said this. At most, it would be a lawsuit. The husband said his mother was right and the mother said his mother was right. Even so, he was better than no reason, ten times stronger.

Princess Taiping did not express her opinion immediately, but asked back: "Tell me, where did Chen Wanrong rob your wife?"

"On the street! This afternoon." Cui Shi's evil appearance was revealed again.

Princess Taiping asked again: "Who is your wife's name?"

"The surname is Zhao, and the name of the boudoir is Fenglan." Cui Shi didn't know Zheng Qing's name, so he made up one.

Princess Taiping asked coldly: "How is it? Tell me clearly. If your words are true, I will help you find someone."

Although Cui Xi had only seen Zheng Qing, Zheng Qing's beauty left a deep impression on him: "I have been in my double decade, my skin is as snowy as my eyebrows, my lips are as red as red, my eyes are as lacquer as lacquer, and my hair is as beautiful as clouds. It is a stunning beauty in the world."

Princess Taiping stood up, walked to Cui Xi and stopped, and asked, "There is such a woman next to Chen Wanrong, but do you know who her surname is and which family she comes from?"

Cui Xi didn't know about this problem. He opened his mouth and wanted to make up again. He only heard Princess Taiping sneer: "I have given you a chance to tell the truth. You don't want it yourself. Don't blame me for being indifferent. This girl's surname is Zheng. She has been engaged to Chen Wanrong. Although she has not gotten married, the two of them are very good. Oh, there is one thing I haven't told you that they are engaged to the bride, and they are hosted by the prince. You dare to speak nonsense and don't ask clearly."

The prince was a matchmaker for Chen Wanrong, but not many people knew about it. Cui Xi knew it. After hearing this, his scalp exploded and his head buzzed, knowing that it was all over. Fortunately, Cui Xi was a little anxious and quickly changed his words: "Princess, I am not talking about this Miss Zheng, but my offender Zhao Fenglan, and Fenglan!"

"Xun'er." Princess Taiping shouted, and Wu Chongxun came out of the house: "I've seen my mother."

Princess Taiping returned to her seat and said, "Xun'er, tell me what you've found out to this dog who is full of swearing people."

Wu Chongxun responded: "Cui Xiang, Wu Chongxun was ordered by his mother and asked about the matter between you and Chen Wanrong. It was very different from what you said. I wonder if Cui Xiang had any explanation?"

The geese were blinded by the geese all day long! Cui Xi knelt on the ground and didn't even dare to respond.

Wu Chongxun continued: "The cause of the matter is actually very simple. Your third son Cui Zhengyuan caught a girl on the street this afternoon and was about to rob her. A knight named Geshuhan saw the injustice and beat your third son. At this moment, the slave in your house happened to come, Geshuhan was defeated, and Chen Wanrong happened to pass by. He was not angry and asked Long Wujun to fight with your slave."

"It's not like this, it's not like this. Yuan'er is not that kind of person, and he will never do anything to force the robbery of a woman. Yuan'er is a little arrogant, but he still listens to his father." Cui Shi didn't believe that Cui Zhengyuan dared to force the robbery of a woman.

Cui Zhengyuan naturally would not say it directly when he returned. Instead, he said that Chen Wanrong beat him and did not take Cui Shi seriously. Cui Shi was already domineering, so he would not take a seventh-rank official seriously and immediately took someone to Chen Wanrong's mansion to cause trouble, which led to the subsequent dispute.

Wu Chongxun's words were very cold: "Everything I said is true, there is no lie in a single word. If I don't say anything later, you will know it." Retreat.

Princess Taiping stood up with disdain on her face: "Cui Shi, you are the prime minister, but you are inappropriate. Even if Chen Wanrong beats your son, you shouldn't go to his house to cause trouble. You can go to the government to sue him. The fight is big or small. Now your fuss is getting bigger than the sky, and no one can help you. You have been following this princess for some time. I originally wanted to help you once, which is worthy of you, but not only do you not tell the truth, but you also bark and bite people like a mad dog, which disappoints my master. Come on, blow this shameless dog thing out!"

A group of domestic slaves came over, grabbed Cui Xi and dragged it out. Cui Xi shouted at the top of his lungs: "Princess, I know the crime, I know the crime!" Princess Taiping waved impatiently and urged the domestic slaves to go faster.

Until he could not hear Cui Shi's voice, Wu Chongxun tentatively said: "Mom, although Cui Shi is in the wrong, Chen Wanrong is too brave and dares to bully the prime minister. He should teach him a lesson."

"This Chen Wanrong!" Princess Taiping smiled, sat on the chair, and waved: "Xun'er, you can sit down too."

Princess Taiping was so angry that her face turned blue. Now she was actually smiling and laughing happily. Wu Chongxun couldn't figure it out, so she sat down and asked, "Mom, why are you laughing?"

"Mom is laughing at this Chen Wanrong, so she is really brave! I have never heard of it since the seventh-rank scattered officials bullying the prime minister." Princess Taiping commented: "Mom originally thought that Chen Wanrong was just a good character, talented person, and skillful craftsman. Now it seems that I have misunderstood him!"

Wu Chongxun disagreed: "Mom, even so, Chen Wanrong is too much!"

Princess Taiping waved her hand: "It depends on how you think. Xun'er, if you change with Chen Wanrong, what would you do about this?"

"This!" Wu Chongxun pondered for a while and said, "Mom, if it were your son, while stalking Cui Xi, he sent someone to ask the prince for help. When someone came to the East Palace, Cui Xi would not dare to do anything randomly."

Princess Taiping shook her head: "That is a common method, and everyone wants it. Doing this will not make a big deal, but it will leave a root of disaster. People like Cui Xi will suffer losses and will inevitably take revenge. Compared with the seventh-rank sanguan and Cui Xi, it is impossible to compare. Although Chen Wanrong's method has damaged his family, he will not lose a wonderful method and a good way to protect himself. As a man, he has to rely on himself. No matter how big the difficulties are, he cannot be afraid. Men like Cui Xi, who don't know how to solve the problem when they encounter problems, but only know how to ask for help. What is the difference between him and a woman? Chen Wanrong dares to attack the prime minister. He is so brave. Mother values ​​such a courageous man from the bottom of his heart!

She is brave and knowledgeable and has extraordinary talent. It is reasonable to appreciate Chen Wanrong's courage. As the saying goes, no deal will be done without fighting!

Wu Chongxun agreed with this comment: "Mom, what you said makes sense. But when Cui Shi falls, isn't Mom going to lose one person? Chen Wanrong is to blame. If you don't teach him a lesson, what will officials say about Mom?"

Princess Taiping had a stern face and said very seriously: "Xun'er, go and pass the message. From now on, don't make things difficult for Chen Wanrong. Not only can you make things difficult for him, but you also need to help."

Wu Chongxun was stunned for a moment: "Mom, why is this?"

Princess Taiping looked at Wu Chongxun and explained: "Xun'er, anyone who accomplishes great things must have great courage. Emperor Taizong's demeanor is very great. Wei Zheng wanted to establish the prince as soon as possible to eliminate Emperor Taizong. Later, after Emperor Taizong ascended the throne, he not only did not blame Wei Zheng, but instead used him, using Wei Zheng as a mirror, which led to the prosperity of Zhenguan in the Tang Dynasty. Although my mother did not have the ruling of Emperor Taizong, she could still do it with Chen Wanrong."

Although she has not become emperor, her demeanor is really convincing!

Wu Chongxun praised: "Mom, your mind is not inferior to Emperor Taizong!"

Princess Taiping smiled and said, "Your words are sweet-mouthed. Emperor Taizong is so grand that he is as tall as a mountain, and his mother cannot compare with him. Chen Wanrong is a good craftsman, so he must protect it well and will be of great use to the state in the future."

No matter who becomes the emperor, he will not attack the good craftsman. After all, the good craftsman is of great use. Wu Chongxun can accept this statement and will not say more. He reminds him: "Mom, should you summon Lord Dou and Lord Xiao and the others to discuss it?"

Cui Xi was dismissed from office and it was a foregone conclusion that he was the most urgent task to find the person who replaced him. It was necessary to convene Dou Huaizhen and Xiao Zhizhong and other confidants to discuss and plan countermeasures. However, what Princess Taiping said surprised Wu Chongxun: "No need, I have my own concerns."

Wu Chongxun asked hurriedly: "Mom, who are you planning to replace Cui Xi?"

Princess Taiping said calmly: "A person you can't imagine!"

Chen Wanrong followed Duan Hui to the palace. Not far away, a few people came out of the darkness and stopped the team. Long Wujun shouted: "Bold! Don't dodge yet."

Duan Hui frowned and was about to speak. Chen Wanrong rushed to say, "Mr. Duan, he is his own. Brother Shu."

The person who came was the knight summoned by Geshuhan. Originally, if Princess Taiping was trying to make things difficult for Chen Wanrong, Geshuhan had to take the risk and go to the princess's mansion to seize people. Unexpectedly, the person who came from the palace asked Chen Wanrong out, and Geshuhan came out of the hiding place to meet.

Geshuhan stepped forward to greet him: "I have met Brother Chen."

"Mr. Duan, this is Brother Shuhan!" Chen Wanrong introduced Duan Hui.

Duan Hui had heard of Ge Shu Han, and smiled and said, "It turns out that he is Ge Shu's hero. Duan Hui has seen him here. Ge Shu's hero is a hero who is chivalrous and righteous, helps others to solve problems, and has a very good reputation. Duan Hui is very envious. But he has never been able to meet him. When he meets him today, he is very pleased!"

"Mr. Duan is too much." Geshuhan said humbly: "Mr. Duan, the incident tonight has started because of Geshuhan. Geshuhan wants to join Brother Chen, so please ask Lord Duan to agree."

Duan Hui was very pleased: "Yes. But I can only take you to the palace gate."

It was not possible to enter the palace without obtaining the order. It was already good to be able to reach the palace gate. Ge Shuhan smiled and said, "Thank you, Lord Duan!" Several people came over and went straight to the palace with Chen Wanrong and the others.

Not long after, they arrived in front of the Daming Palace. Ge Shuhan and the others were waiting in front of the palace gate. Chen Wanrong, led by Duan Hui, went into the palace to meet the saint.

The Daming Palace at night looks like a monster, especially intimidating.

Go straight to Xiangluan Pavilion in the southeast of Hanyuan Palace, and as soon as you arrive at the door, you see Chen Zairong standing in front of the door. Seeing Chen Wanrong and the others coming, you hurriedly come forward: "I have met Lord Duan."

Duan Hui was very intimate with Chen Zairong, patted Chen Zairong on the shoulder and smiled, "Brother Chen, don't be polite to brother, just call Brother Duan."

Chen Zairong's smile on his face was particularly kind: "Mr. Duan, it's business now." The implication is that when he was doing business, he called him Master Duan and privately called him Brother Duan.

This is a public-private and private matter. Duan Hui naturally had nothing to say about this and was very happy: "It's up to you."

"Zairong, why are you here?" Chen Wanrong wanted to know the prince's current thoughts the most. Needless to think about it, he knew that Li Longji brought Chen Zairong to come. Of course, Chen Wanrong said this to ask Chen Zairong how things were going. This is a speaking skill.

Of course Chen Zairong understood and lowered his voice: "The dog is inside."

In just a few words, there was no other words. Chen Wanrong understood that it should be Cui Zhengyuan who was in it, who was personally being tried by Ruizong and Li Longji. Ruizong was personally being tried by Li Longji, and if Cui Zhengyuan wanted to lie, it was a great thing. Chen Zairong was smart and of course he would not explain it in public, so he said this.

Chen Wanrong and the others were not smart people, and they understood immediately. Yang Sixu breathed a sigh of relief and became much more relaxed.

The humiliation of Cui Xi will inevitably cause shock to the government and the people. The whole story must be found out clearly, so that Ruizong can deal with it. It is reasonable for him to personally examine it.

As soon as the door of Xiangluan Pavilion opened, Cui Zhengyuan pushed it out to someone. His face was pale and his eyes were dull. He walked very frivolously and staggered. If it weren't for the support of the soldiers, he would have fallen to the ground long ago.

Li Longji has natural majesty, and Cui Zhengyuan, the idiot, must not be able to withstand it. It is not surprising that he is so scared.

Looking at Cui Zhengyuan's bear-like appearance, Chen Wanrong was overjoyed. Needless to think about it, Cui Zhengyuan must have done everything. With one move, Chen Wanrong's guilt became much lighter. It was really wise to detain him at the beginning.

"I'll go report to Emperor Ming." Duan Hui said, and walked in. After a while, an eunuch came out and said in a sharp voice: "Chen Wanrong, Yang Sixueliang see you."

Chen Wanrong and Yang Sixu hurried in. It was the first time Chen Wanrong came in from Xiangluan Pavilion, and it could only be said that it was very big, and all arrangements were royal majesty. However, Chen Wanrong was not in the mood to watch it now, and bowed to Ruizong and said, "I am the minister Chen Wanrong to meet the emperor."

Ruizong sat on the middle throne, Li Longji sat on the side of him, and Duan Hui sat in a corner, drinking tea.

"Aiqing Chen, please get up!" Ruizong was still so kind and easy-going, as if a kind elder saw his beloved junior, full of care and love.

Ruizong is a great man. Chen Wanrong is grateful to him for saving his life. Chen Wanrong was so guilty of this incident tonight. As the emperor, he had to deal with it. He was dissatisfied with it from the bottom of his heart. Therefore, he treated Chen Wanrong with special courtesy and used the word "please".

Chen Wanrong thanked him and stood up. He looked at Ruizong and saw that Ruizong was full of bright light. He was much more energetic than the last time he met. A person like him should be sleepy in the middle of the night, but he was like broad daylight and full of energy. It was indeed rare.

"Come and sit down!" Ruizong waved his hand, and the eunuch brought Jindun to him. Chen Wanrong thanked him and sat down. Yang Sixu sat next to Chen Wanrong.

Ruizong glanced at Li Longji and stopped talking. Li Longji then said, "Chen Wanrong, what happened tonight has been found out. Cui Zhengyuan did a lot of bad things and did many bad things. The court should follow the law. As the prime minister, Cui Shi committed the crime and he could not escape the blame. His father made his own decision."

"Cui Shi is a humble person on weekdays, but he didn't expect to be so domineering. It's too unconventional and too unconventional to make trouble in your house!" Ruizong felt very sorry: "Wanrong, what happened tonight is not Cui Shi, don't think too much."

This is to appease Chen Wanrong, afraid that Chen Wanrong will do something extreme. He is worried for nothing. Even if he doesn't remind him, Chen Wanrong will not take it seriously. If the matter is over, he will let him go. It is Chen Wanrong's usual style.

Chen Wanrong’s care for Ruizong was very helpful: “Thank you for your advice, I will remember it.”

Li Longji took over the conversation: "What happened tonight was indeed caused by Cui Shi, and he was unlucky. However, Chen Wanrong, you don't report to the official position and deceive the prime minister privately. The blame is not small. Are you convinced to punish you?"

Chen Wanrong expected this, but he didn't know how much punishment he would have. Chen Wanrong believed that he would not have any worries about his life. As long as he did not have any worries about his life and did not implicate his family, Chen Wanrong was satisfied and nodded and said, "I am convinced. I just don't know what kind of punishment the emperor will impose on me?"

The degree of punishment is what Chen Wanrong cares about the most, and he has to ask.

Ruizong smiled and looked at Chen Wanrong without saying anything. Li Longji changed his color and shouted: "Chen Wanrong, do you still think it's not a big trouble? When you make a fuss tonight, the whole government and the country will be shaken. It's a blessing that you can keep your head."

He was so scheming. On the surface, he was scolding Chen Wanrong, but in fact he was telling Chen Wanrong that he had no worries. As Chen Wanrong expected, Chen Wanrong cooperated very well and pretended to be in a fearful and terrified manner: "Thank you, the emperor!"

Ruizong waved his hand and said, "Okay, you go back first and rest well. Tomorrow, there will be results in the morning court."

He is a good person, and the words "Stay well" are really a reminder, but there is no implication. If someone who doesn't know enough about Ruizong, he will be scared to death with this sentence.

Chen Wanrong thanked her for her and said goodbye to Yang Sixu. Chen Zairong hurriedly came forward and said, "Brother, the emperor has finished asking?" He wanted to know how to punish Chen Wanrong, so of course he couldn't ask clearly here.

"We'll go back first after asking." Chen Wanrong answered skillfully and left with Yang Sixu. Of course, Chen Zairong and Li Longji came with him.

Looking at Chen Wanrong's back, Li Longji asked: "Father, who will take over after Cui Wei?"

Ruizong did not answer positively: "Sanlang, who do you think is good?"

Li Longji frowned and said, "It depends on the emperor."
Chapter completed!