Chapter 6 Cleaning up the East Palace

Qinzheng Hall of the Royal Palace.

Li Shimin squinted his eyes and listened to the little eunuch's report. No one around him could tell what he was thinking. Even if he didn't say a word, everyone felt the pressure. Accompanying you is like accompanying a tiger. He had just used the stick a few days ago. Killed a palace maid.

The test in the court was passed, and now the first test in the court was also passed.

"What is the rank of his mother Liu?"

After a cup of tea, Li Shimin mentioned Li Xiang's mother, Mrs. Liu. Although he didn't mention who, Wang De knew it was Li Xiang he was talking about.

"If you return to the emperor, I will be honored by the ninth rank."

Although Wang De was beaten just now, Li Shimin still couldn't leave him. For example, he didn't even need to check the situation of these personnel, he could report it immediately. This is the main reason why he can be the general manager.

Mrs. Liu was originally a palace maid in the East Palace. Because she gave birth to Li Xiang, she was granted the title of Ninth Grade Concubine. However, she was also the lowest-ranking concubine in the East Palace.

"Pass the message that for raising Li Xiang for meritorious service, he will be granted the title of a good lady of the fifth rank, and will be given fifty guan of money and a pair of Ruyi jade."

Li Shimin casually sealed a fifth-rank lady. You must know that this broke the rules. According to the current rules, this kind of thing must be sealed one level at a time. Li Shimin was raised four levels at once. This has never happened before.

In the past, Wang De, the head eunuch, would definitely have warned him, but now he touched the hot half of his face and suppressed the words. Don't look for trouble. The other half of your face doesn't want to be beaten. .

"How old is the crown prince's legitimate son?"

When Li Shimin said this, he realized that he had not paid attention to his eldest son for a long time, and he felt a little guilty in his heart.

"If you return to the emperor, he has just turned five years old."

Wang De said honestly.

"Female Guangling County Prince."

Li Shimin casually sealed another county king.

"Go and deliver the message quickly. Why are you standing there in a daze?"

Wang De is still here waiting for Li Shimin to tell him what the reward is. Who knows that there is nothing at all? Isn't this a bit against the rules? But seeing Li Shimin's black face, the old dog was so frightened that he quickly went to do his errands.

When the emperor's grandson was first made a county king, he had to be given some reward, but it was definitely not to the level of Li Xiang. If calculated according to Li Xiang's level, no prince could catch up with him.

But it can't be nothing. They are also the two sons of His Royal Highness, and the latter one is still the legitimate son. The gap is too obvious.

When he walked out of the Qinzheng Hall, Wang De suddenly understood. He was extremely envious of Li Xiang in his heart. How had he ever seen the emperor take care of someone like this? His Highness the King of Wei has never received such treatment.

Li Xiang is now the number one among the emperor's grandsons, but the current rewards are a bit flattering, so the emperor appointed another county king to distract Li Xiang's firepower, but without giving any rewards. People can also distinguish the importance of the two people.

One was awarded the title in front of hundreds of officials in the court, and was given various rewards including several large cars.

One was sealed casually after leaving the court, containing nothing but an imperial edict.

Although he is the legitimate son, everyone in the East Palace is a monkey spirit, so there is no need to say who should follow him in the future!

East Palace.

"Welcome Your Highness."

The Crown Princess Hou and her group of Yingying Yanyan had already set up their posture at the entrance of the palace.

"Everyone, get up, clean up Hongyuan Palace, and hand it over to Xiang'er for use later."

"ah?"

The princess didn't hear what Li Chengqian said clearly for a moment, and thought she heard it wrong!

Hongyuan Hall is where the prince studies. Apart from the main hall of the East Palace, it is the most important place in the entire East Palace. Even if a reward is given to a son, it should be given to the legitimate son Li Jue. How can it be given to the concubine Li Xiang?

"Follow me to the study."

Li Chengqian didn't bother to care whether the princess heard it clearly, as long as Qian Ping, the eunuch chief of the East Palace, heard it clearly, that would be fine.

Li Chengqian had never cared much about women's affairs. He also knew that the princess often bullied Li Xiang and her son, but that was in the past. Now the entire East Palace has to rely on Li Xiang. If similar things happen again, he will never be lenient. So in front of everyone in the East Palace, Li Chengqian had to give the Crown Princess a slap in the face.

When the father and son passed by a palace in the East Palace, something was being done inside. Li Xiang frowned, and Li Chengqian also had a look of confusion on his face.

The person who died had nothing to do with the East Palace. He was just a playmate of Li Chengqian. This person was originally a Yuefu boy who lived and ate with Li Chengqian. After Li Shimin found out about it, he sentenced him to death. This was also the reason why the relationship between Li Shimin and Li Chengqian's father and son deteriorated. a sign.

Li Xiang really doesn't know what to say about Li Chengqian. You already know why your father is bothering you and wants to set up a mourning hall here.

This is a death granted by the emperor, not an ordinary birth, old age, illness and death. You openly set up a mourning hall in the East Palace, and have done so for a year or two. Isn't this seeking death?

"here……"

Facing his son who was about to catch up with his height, Li Chengqian didn't know how to say this. At this moment, he also knew that he was embarrassed.

"Hou Er."

Li Xiang knew he couldn't stay here, but he still had to have a reason, so he opened his mouth and called the butler of the East Palace. This person was also the dowry of the crown princess and a member of Hou Junji's house.

"Your Highness?"

If not in front of Li Chengqian, if Li Xiang called his name like this, the housekeeper would immediately give Li Xiang some trouble. Anyway, you mother and son are not favored in the East Palace. It would be too easy for us to find some truth from you, even if In front of Marquis Li Chengqian, the etiquette was not complete. Who asked him to be the dowry of the Crown Princess!

"There is a private mourning hall in the East Palace. My father and I didn't know about it. As the chief steward of the East Palace, you don't know about it? Someone, send it to Dali Temple for strict investigation."

Everyone in the East Palace did not expect that Li Xiang did not give Hou Er any time to react. Even before he knew what was going on, he was sent to Dali Temple in a daze.

In this era, Dali Temple oversees all large-scale cases. If a nobleman sends a slave there, there will be no trial at all. The slave will be whatever the nobleman says.

He couldn't bear the responsibility of setting up a private mourning hall in the East Palace. Not to mention his life, the whole family might not survive.

"My queen, my queen, please save this old slave! This?"

After hearing this, Hou Eryi made another fatal mistake at the critical moment. The prince is standing here! You have to ask your mother-in-law, who is the biggest in this house?

Sure enough, Li Chengqian also frowned. There were rumors that Li Chengqian fell out of favor. The reason why he still has his current position is purely because of his old father-in-law, Hou Junji. Otherwise, he would have been deposed long ago. Although it is a rumor, it is uncomfortable to hear it. Now Hou Junji Two words made Li Chengqian suddenly have murderous intent.

"Your Highness, what is going on? Hou Er is loyal to the whole family, and he is also a person that my father trusts..."

The Crown Princess came over in a hurry. Hou Er was her confidant and knew many secrets. If she was sent to Dali Temple, the consequences would be disastrous. In order to increase the bargaining chip to keep Hou Er, the Crown Princess moved her father Hou Junji out. Little did she know that this was Deathly poison.

"What are you still doing? Don't you want to be a errand?"

Qian Ping saw Li Chengqian's sharp eyes and instantly understood what to do. The East Palace Manager, who was so prosperous just a moment ago, was pinned to the ground by the eunuch chief Qian Ping. Originally, he was supposed to be the East Palace Manager, but this time he was the second commander. The power of the Crown Princess suppresses you everywhere. Today our master is going to punish you. Haha, no one can stop you.