The Tang Dynasty is quite popular, and the etiquette is not as strict as in later generations. The queen summoned the ministers alone, as long as there was a valid reason, it was not a big deal.

However, it is clear that the emperor was present, but he drove the emperor out, and he had to whisper to the courtiers, which is not easy to explain.

If it was said that in the Manna Hall just now, Guo Ye was still giving the soul and couldn't think normally. It was a few steps to follow Gonggong Shun from the Ganlu Hall to the Wangbei Pavilion, and he had already turned a thousand times in his heart and thought of countless reasons.

However, it is obvious that he himself feels that these reasons are not very reliable, let alone convince His Majesty Li Er.

Until now, he can only be a dead horse as a live horse doctor.

Guo Ye had cold sweat on his forehead, and said, "It's not a big deal for the queen to summon Weichen...... It's to let Weichen do a little personal thing for her. ”

"A private matter? What private matter? ”

"That's it...... The queen mother has an elder brother called the eldest grandson Anye. Because this person was involved in the rebellion case, he was assigned to Shanzhou by His Majesty. Now that the queen feels that her life is not eternal, she asks Weichen to take more care of her eldest grandson An Ye in the future. ”

His Majesty Li Er raised his eyebrows and said in a deep voice: "Qin Guogong, you are lying. ”

"What Weichen said is true, and I hope Your Majesty will investigate it clearly."

"Is it true? Then let me ask you, why didn't you ask me for intercession, but I asked for it? Could it be that in her mind, you are closer than me? ”

"Uh...... Maybe the queen thinks that she should not harm the law of the country with her personal feelings. Your Majesty, you also know that the Empress has always been virtuous and empathetic, and is recognized as a virtuous queen of a generation......"

"Shut up!" His Majesty Li Er picked up a piece of paperweight from the imperial case and threw it at Guo Ye.

The paperweight was not thrown very accurately, or too accurately, and flew past against the tip of Guo Ye's nose, without hurting anyone.

At this time, Guo Ye didn't dare to talk nonsense anymore, knelt on the ground, and said: "Your Majesty is angry, and the minister is guilty of death!" ”

"Forget it, it's human nature that you don't dare to tell the truth."

His Majesty Li Er waved his hand, and the palace maids and eunuchs who were waiting all withdrew. In the huge Wangbei Pavilion, there were only two monarchs and ministers left at this time.

Then, he stood up, paced a few steps around the hall, and said in a deep voice, "A few days ago, I gave you a beautiful woman. Do you know why? ”

"Weichen deserves death! It was Weichen who behaved carelessly when he entered the palace, and he had a friendship with a palace maid next to the queen's mother. Thanks to His Majesty's magnanimity, not only did he not punish the sin of the minister, but he also gave the palace maid. Your Majesty's great kindness is unforgettable. ”

"Then how did I find out that you were in love with that palace maid, do you know?"

"I don't know."

"There is a servant in your mansion, surnamed Qin Mingli. At that time, he held a mandarin duck embroidered handkerchief and accused you of fornicating with the queen. Later, I found out that the owner of the embroidered handkerchief was not innocent, but a palace maid. Therefore, I gave you that palace maid. ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for clearing up the injustice for Weichen."

"Don't be busy with Xie Zhen. Although this case has been settled, to be honest, I still have a pimple in my heart, and I will be suspicious of this matter. Until today's event, Innocent has to be alone with you......"

Hearing this, Guo Ye's face turned green with fright, originally there was a suspicion of Li Xia in this matter, but now His Majesty Li Er remembered the past, and he couldn't explain it even if he was full of mouth!

What's more, His Majesty Li Er's suspicions are still the truth!

What can I do?

Plead guilty? Absolute capital offense!

Beg? What man can endure such a thing?

Resist death and don't admit it? Did it work?

Just as he was about to die, a voice instantly pulled him from hell to heaven!

I only heard His Majesty Li Er continue: "It can be concluded that what Qin Li said is purely a false accusation!" ”

"Huh?"

His Majesty Li Er smiled slightly and said, "Isn't this an obvious thing?" If you and Wujian really have any personal relationship, how dare you be so bold and have a tryst in front of me? Today's events can be said to have solved a big knot in my heart. ”

How else can it be explained?

Guo Ye was overjoyed and said: "Your Majesty, you are really too sage, the parents of those who gave birth to me, and Your Majesty who knows me!" ”

"Less sycophants! Knowing my Shengming, why did you dare to deceive me just now? Hmph, what eldest grandson Anye? Guanyin is going to die, don't I agree to this little thing? The legal principle is nothing more than human feelings, and this matter is brought to Wei Zheng, and he will not make irresponsible remarks. ”

His Majesty Li Er paused for a moment, and then continued: "Wujian is looking for you, there must be something else!" You even fooled me with such a ridiculous reason, did you think that I was a faint king? ”

"Weichen doesn't dare!"

"Since you don't dare to ......" His Majesty Li Er took a few steps and returned to the throne, and said, "Then tell me the real reason why Wuji saw you!" ”

"This ......" Guo Ye is even more out of line, the reason of the eldest grandson Anye is the most reliable of the many unreliable reasons. His Majesty Li Er didn't believe in this reason, where did he find a more reliable one?

Seeing that he was silent for a long time, His Majesty Li Er said, "Are you still hiding it for her at this time?" How can I not know the unsullied mind? Say, is she looking for you for the prince? ”

"Prince?"

"At this time, what are you still pretending to be foolish about. What else can you keep secret from me between the two of you besides the prince? Did she tell you that only by supporting the crown prince to ascend the throne can you protect your wealth and glory? And I'm already dissatisfied with you! ”

It was only at this time that Guo Ye's mood relaxed, and he understood that today's level was passed. His Majesty Li Er is really talented.

He came up with a flawless reason!

Mother's love is like a mountain, a great mother knows that she will die, of course, she cares most about her children.

The only surviving child of Empress Changsun is Li Zhi.

Since Li Zhi has become the crown prince, the next most important thing to pay attention to is undoubtedly how to succeed to the throne smoothly.

And the key to whether Li Zhi can succeed to the throne smoothly, in addition to His Majesty Li Er, it has to be regarded as Guo Ye, who controls most of the military power in Chang'an.

It was too reasonable for her to take His Majesty Li Er away and talk to Guo Ye about this matter.

Guo Ye knelt on the ground and said, "Your Majesty, your guess is not wrong at all. However, Weichen has a love in return. ”

"I don't want to listen to any affection, so I asked you a word, did you promise her?"

"Yes. Weichen thinks that His Majesty will have a longevity of ninety-nine years, and it is not certain whether the prince will be alive or not at that time. And the queen mother is now ......"

His Majesty Li Er waved his hand to stop him from continuing, and said, "There is no need to explain. Since you have promised to be innocent, you must keep your word. Qin Guogong, I can promise you now, in my lifetime, I will never touch your position as the general of the army and the Chang'an Order. ”

"Your Majesty......"

Then, His Majesty Li Er walked up to Guo Ye, helped him up, and said with a straight face: "If I have one day and move the mind of abolishing the prince, you can do your best to help the prince ascend the throne." I don't blame you! ”

Is this true or negative? Guo Ye's face changed suddenly, and he hurriedly said, "Weichen doesn't dare." ”

"Nope! You must dare, do you want me to write you a decree now? ”

Without waiting for Guo Ye to answer, His Majesty Li Er picked up the pen, wrote a holy decree with a brush, and handed it over to Guo Ye.

He said: "With this holy decree, in the future, there will be any changes in the Xuanwu Sect and the like, and no one will scold you for being a chaotic minister and a thief." And Zhi'er will not leave a reputation for eternity, so you should be relieved, right? ”

Feel relieved? Don't worry! His Majesty Li Er's actions were too crazy, and Guo Ye was stupid.

"Your Majesty, you ...... You're a mess! ”

"What? Hard to understand? His Majesty Li Er asked.

"It's not just hard to understand, it's just hard to understand. Your Majesty, this decree you have written is simply for me to rebel against me. The minister will never give an edict. ”

"This is not a mess, but my true thoughts! You sit down and listen to me talk to you slowly......"