Li Shimin is very realistic.

Whether it is Pei Lin or Princess Linhai, he doesn't have much emotion.

Princess Linhai is just a daughter born to the Emperor Taishang casually, as long as she can bring benefits to herself, it is not impossible to hide it for her.

cares about Pei Lian's case because Pei Lin is a minister of the court and a hero of the founding of the country, and he has to get justice for him, otherwise it will chill the hearts of the people of the world.

"Your Majesty, please!"

"Chengxian is also your nephew!"

Princess Linhai kowtowed heavily and pleaded.

"I have my own considerations!"

"Come on, put Princess Linhai in the prison!"

Li Shimin did not give an answer, but ordered Princess Linhai to be imprisoned.

He has his own considerations, and he has to see if Pei Lian's side can fool the past.

After taking Princess Linhai away, Li Shimin asked Fang Yuan and the others to tell about Princess Linhai, and then sent the three of them away.

Fang Yuan and the three of them were all relieved, but in the end, they still had their own minds to leave the palace.

After leaving the palace, Fang Yuan did not go to the county office, but returned to the Fang Mansion and wanted to rest.

Not long after I returned, I explained the situation to Du Miaoyan, and the dog came over to ask Lawyer Pei to see him.

Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan were surprised by Lawyer Pei's sudden arrival, after all, Princess Linhai was the princess who assassinated Pei Lian.

But people can't be seen, so they let the dog bring people to the main hall, and Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan greeted Lawyer Pei in the main hall.

"I've seen Fang Ling!"

Lawyer Pei saluted Fang Yuan.

"I've seen a colt!"

Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan also returned the salute to him.

Lawyer Pei does not currently have any official position, only the title of Captain of the Horse.

"Today's arrival is to thank Fang Ling for solving the case for his father!"

Lawyer Pei didn't come by himself.

He also brought a few servants and brought two boxes of gifts.

"You're welcome!"

"That's the officer's duty!"

Fang Yuan shook his head and didn't take it.

Just now, I wondered what Lawyer Pei was doing here.

Now I understand, I'm here to thank you.

I just don't know if it's what he means, or what Pei Lin means.

I have a grudge with Pei Lian, and the grudge is not easy to resolve.

"It's my father's meaning, if you don't want it, I won't dare to take it back, take it."

Lawyer Pei chuckled.

Let the next person leave, and the gift remains.

Naturally, he has not left yet, there is still something to say.

"Then please thank Pei Xiang for me!"

Fang Yuan was surprised.

Unexpectedly, it turned out to be Pei Lian's gift.

Obviously the two have a grudge, what does he mean?

"Don't call Pei Xiang in the future."

"My father said that he had woken up and had proposed to His Majesty to go home for the elderly."

"Although His Majesty was reluctant, he also knew that his father was seriously injured and could no longer work, so he agreed to his father's request."

Lawyer Pei sighed.

When he said this, his expression was a little complicated.

"This is a real loss for the Empire!"

Fang Yuan was surprised again.

Pei Lin has never wanted to be a teacher.

But he didn't want to change his mind after an assassination.

And Li Shimin has agreed, which is really surprising.

"After years of hard work, it's time to rest."

"By the way, by the way, I want to ask you something, do you know where Princess Linhai went?"

Lawyer Pei shook his head and chuckled.

Then it seemed like a very casual question.

"I was invited into the palace by my people."

"I don't know what's going on."

Fang Yuan's heart sank.

I feel that Lawyer Pei's words are the purpose of today's arrival.

did not hesitate, and behaved indifferently, saying a half-truth.

"Okay, thanks, farewell!"

Lawyer Pei stood up, saluted, and prepared to leave.

"I'll send you!"

Fang Yuan also got up.

He didn't keep it, worried that Lawyer Pei would ask too much.

The Emperor had already warned him not to divulge the matter of Princess Linhai.

"Husband, Lawyer Pei's trip seems to be grateful, but it seems to have a deep meaning."

Du Miaoyan looked at Lawyer Pei's distant back and whispered.

"yes, it's supposed to be a temptation."

Fang Yuan sighed.

But anyway, the other party is gone.

No matter what lawyer Pei guessed, at least he didn't say it himself.

And Pei Lin is also a leader, even if Lawyer Pei wants to deal with himself, it is not so easy.

"Let's talk to my father, I'm worried about what Pei Xiang will do to you before he leaves."

Du Miaoyan proposed.

"This is not necessary, although Pei Lin is hateful, he will not use this method."

"But if we have time today, we'll go see your father. Let's go back and get some presents. ”

Fang Yuan shook his head and rejected Du Miaoyan's kindness.

Pei Lin can have today's status, and the belly must be indispensable.

There was no need for him to stab himself in the back while giving himself a gift.

The only thing to worry about is whether Lawyer Pei will take revenge on himself for his daughter-in-law.

But it shouldn't be, the relationship between Lawyer Pei and Princess Linhai is so bad, and she won't take revenge.

"Okay."

Du Miaoyan has no opinion.

Go back to the house and let the red floc and the young lady prepare gifts.

After making preparations, Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan went back to their parents' house.

This time on the street by carriage, Fang Yuan found that the people were much less angry.

With the investigation of Pei Lian's assassination, the people are not as irritable as in the past, and they seem to be much more harmonious.

It didn't take long for Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan to return to Du Mansion and go all the way to Du Ruhui's courtyard.

At this time, Du Ruhui was sitting in the courtyard basking in the sun, and Du He was accompanying him.

It's October now, and the weather is getting slightly cooler.

But it's quite out of place to bask in the sun at this time.

"Duhe, how can you let your dad bask in the sun here?"

When Du Miaoyan saw it, she immediately scolded Du He.

"Don't blame him, it's what Dad meant."

"Miaoyan, Dad always feels cold today, it's good to bask in the sun for warmth."

Du Ruhui waved his hand and spoke for Du He.

Du He shrugged at Du Miaoyan, looking like I couldn't help it.

"Dad, how are you feeling?"

Du Miaoyan's heart trembled, and she was a little panicked.

At this time, if you are afraid of cold, it can't be that your body is not good, right?

Fang Yuan's heart also trembled, and he quickly followed Du Miaoyan to see Du Ruhui.

"It's okay, Dad just feels cold."

"Fang Yuan, I heard that Pei Ji's assassination has been broken, tell me about it."

Du Ruhui waved his hand, indicating that it was okay.

He ignored Du Miaoyan and looked at Fang Yuan.

It seems that between the daughter and the son-in-law, the son-in-law is closer.

"Here's the thing."

Fang Yuan said slowly.

started with Liu Yichen looking for him.

talked about Liu Yichen threatening him, and came up with a plan, and finally used the fake case to catch the whole process of Princess Linhai.

"It's funny!"

"Does Pei Xiang know, did he trouble you?"

Du Ruhui laughed.

Listening to Fang Yuan's story, I felt good.

Du He on the side showed even more adoring eyes.

The plan was awesome, he thought he couldn't do it, and he admired Fang Yuan very much.

"I don't know."

"Lawyer Pei came to thank me just now."

Fang Yuan told Lawyer Pei about his arrival.

and also said that Pei Lin has sent the news to Shi.

"He's gone?!"

Du Ruhui was surprised.

"What Lawyer Pei said should be true."

Fang Yuan nodded.

I don't think Lawyer Pei will talk about this.

"What a surprise!"

Du Ruhui sighed.

Then his face turned red and he coughed violently.

Coughing made his body arch and spat bitter water.

"Daddy!"

Fang Yuan and the others were shocked.

Du Miaoyan gently patted Du Ruhui's back.

Du He quickly left to call the imperial doctor.

After a while, Du Ruhui finally got better.

"Seeing that you are in a hurry, I am fine."

Du Ruhui laughed.

But after saying that, his face turned pale and he fainted.

At this moment, Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan were both frightened, but fortunately, Du He had already called the imperial doctor.

In order to take care of Du Ruhui, Li Shimin selected two imperial doctors from the palace to take care of Du Ruhui in Du Mansion.

"This, this, this"

"The villain is incompetent, please forgive Miss Childe!"

After the imperial doctor examined Du Ruhui's body, he said in a panic.

"What, how?!"

Du He and Du Miaoyan trembled and asked in horror.

"Please prepare for the future."

The Imperial Physician bowed his head and said apologetically.

"How so?"

Du Miaoyan's body took a step back, and her body softened.

If Fang Yuan hadn't hugged her, she might have fallen.

"I don't believe it!"

"You quacks!"

Duhe was furious.

He grabbed the hem of the imperial doctor's coat, unable to believe it.

Even Du Ruhui's health has not been good during this time.

The imperial doctor didn't speak, his face was full of apology and discomfort, and his eyes were slightly red.

They all deeply admired Du Ruhui, just as many people admired Pei Lian.

Knowing that Du Ruhui was about to die, they were also very uncomfortable and unwilling to accept this matter.

"Du He, go and call your mother and Miaoyun to come."

Fang Yuan sighed and pulled away the crazy Du He.

Du Ho's eyes were red, and he slowly accepted the phenomenon.

He wiped his tears and ran out of here.

"Sorry, please mourn!"

The two imperial doctors saluted Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan.

They were going to leave and go back to the palace to report to Li Shimin.

They are called to report Du Ruhui's body at all times.

Now that Du Ruhui is about to die, they have to go back to report it.

At this time, Du Ruhui was still in a coma and did not wake up.

Because people have not yet come to Qi, it is not too late to wake up when they come.

Soon, the Fang Mansion and others arrived, and Li Shimin also arrived soon.

In the end, under the management of the imperial doctor, Du Ruhui woke up again.

"Huh?"

"Why are you here?"

After Du Ruhui woke up, he was very surprised to see a crowd of people surrounding him.

Obviously, I woke up a lot of energy, what's wrong with everyone?

"Daddy!"

"Sir!"

"Keming!"

Everyone spoke.

The eye sockets are moist and crystalline.

"What's wrong with you?"

Du Ruhui's voice became trembling.

He seemed to feel something.

"Du Xiang, you may only have an hour to spare."

The imperial doctor pulled out the acupuncture on Du Ruhui's body and exited the room.

"Me"

Du Ruhui's body trembled.

At this moment, he finally understood.

It turned out that it was his life that had finally come to an end.

I always thought I could look down, but in the end, I found that I was extremely nostalgic for this world.

Nostalgia for the people of this world, nostalgia for the things of this world, nostalgia for the power of this world

"Makes you sad."

"Madame stays, you all go out first, and explain one by one."

Du Ruyan smiled with relief, and in the end he could only look down.

There is not much life left, even if you don't look down, you can only look down.

Mrs. Du stayed, and Fang Yuan, Li Shimin and others left.

Li Shimin has no opinion, even if he is the emperor.

The people waited in the courtyard and did not speak.

It's all heavy.

A moment later, Mrs. Du came out, her eyes red from crying, and called Du Miaoyan in.

After Du Miaoyan came out, it was Du Wei, Du He, Du Miaoyun, Du Chuke, Li Shimin, and finally Fang Yuan.

When Fang Yuan entered, Du Ruhui changed from the appearance of being full of energy just now to the appearance that the oil lamp was about to wither.

"Uncle Yue!"

Fang Yuan's voice was a little choked.

"I'm at ease with you!"

"I have experience and want to tell you, but I think it will mess up your way, but after thinking about it, I still don't say it."

"I hope that your future path will not forget your original intention, abide by your heart, advance and retreat with Miaoyan, and resist foreign enemies together."

Du Ruhui said with a kind face.

Among so many people, he felt that Fang Yuan's official path was the farthest he could go.

Using his experience to teach Fang Yuan, it was very likely that Fang Yuan's path would not go well.

Then since this is the case, it is better to let Fang Yuan go by himself, and push him forward before leaving.

"Don't worry, Uncle Yue, Miaoyan and I will love each other."

Fang Yuan nodded solemnly.

He sincerely thanked Du Ruhui for his help.

I am also saddened by Du Ruhui's departure.

But life and death can only make Du Ruhui feel at ease.

"That's good!"

"That's good!"

"Before I died, I wanted to recommend you to Your Majesty as a squire of the Criminal Department, what do you think?"

Du Ruhui nodded in satisfaction, and his voice became weaker.

"Okay!"

Fang Yuan nodded solemnly.

The voice became even more choked.

Before he died, he thought about pushing himself.

Such a father-in-law is almost the same as his biological father.

"Well, go ahead and tell them all to come in."

Du Ruyan said weakly.

Fang Yuan reluctantly let go of Du Ruhui's hand.

Strode out of the door and called Du Miaoyan and the others in.

"Daddy!"

Du Miaoyan and others screamed sadly.

The people of Du Fu were also heartbroken.

"Don't cry, let's go."

Du Ruhui shook his hand and smiled.

After speaking, his hand naturally fell, and his eyes slowly closed.

At this moment, a generation of prime ministers passed away.

"Daddy!"

"Sir!"

"Uncle Yue!"

"Keming!"

The people were in great sorrow.

shouted Du Ruhui's name loudly.

But the deceased is gone, and it is useless to call his name in vain.

Li Shimin was the first to hold back his grief and saluted Du Ruhui with the respect of the emperor before leaving.

Soon after, news came out from the palace: Shangshu's right servant shot Du Ruhui died of illness, posthumously presented Sikong and Lai Guogong, and the nickname was Cheng, and officials above the seventh grade in Datang were wearing filial piety for three days, and the whole country was sad!

For a while, the entire Chang'an City shook, and the people who learned the news seemed to be out of the fire, and then they were sad, and many people were crying in the street, and the situation was several times more tragic than Pei Lian's assassination!

The magnates also knew the news, and they all lamented Du Ruhui's departure and sent people to Du Mansion to condole.

On this day, the entire Chang'an City cried for Du Ruhui.

Three days later, a funeral was held in Du Fu.

The funeral was also grand, and the imperial court held it with the dignity of the prince.

Hundreds of officials in the imperial court and people from the 369 Sect came to mourn.

Since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, it is the first time that so many people have come to mourn from the bottom of their hearts.

For seven consecutive days, almost all places in Chang'an City were vegetarian, and people bathed Du Ruhui and changed clothes and ate vegetarian.

On the seventh day, after the funeral, news came from the far south: the Lingnan Daoist rebelled and the local government was occupied.

(End of chapter)