Her Highness Doesn’t Want to Work Hard Anymore

Li Ji called out the emperor's thoughts.

"Your Majesty seems to know Wu Zimu."

The emperor looked away, and his expression returned to indifference: "I have never heard of this person."

Li Ji, however, seemed to have not heard the emperor's denial, and went on talking on his own.

"Now Li Qi has been controlled by people sent by Wei Chen.

No matter how hard his bones are, Weichen can pry his mouth open.

It's just a waste of time and effort.

Before that, His Majesty can think carefully about how to end this matter. "

The emperor turned his gaze back to Li Ji and asked in a hoarse voice.

"Are you doubting me?"

Li Ji looked straight at the other party, and admitted frankly: "Yes."

The emperor sneered as if he heard some funny joke.

"I'm already like this, how can I harm others?

What's more, I have no grievances or enmity with Prince Yu and Prince Qing, why would I murder them? "

Li Ji said unhurriedly.

"Although Your Majesty is paralyzed, there are still many people in this palace who are loyal to you.

You can let those people go out for you to contact Li Qi, and let Li Qi work for you.

As for the reason you did this, it has nothing to do with enmity, you just want to take the opportunity to sow discord between the humble officials and the vassals of various places.

Those vassal kings were already ambitious.

Once they know that something happened to their eldest son in Beijing, they will definitely use this as a reason to join forces to attack Weichen.

And you just need to push the envelope a little bit at that time.

For example, let someone reveal the news that you have been placed under house arrest by Wei Chen.

Immediately, under the guise of being on the side of the Qing emperor and saving the saint, the vassal kings can send their troops northward and take Tianjing directly.

With the containment of the vassal kings, the power of the ministers to control the court will be weakened.

At that time, you will be able to take advantage of the void and regain control of the court. "

The emperor quietly listened to him, the expression on his face unchanged.

"Your story is wonderfully told.

But don't forget, I'm already a useless person.

Even if it is possible to regain control of the court, what can I do?

It was impossible for the Great Zhou Dynasty to let a useless man continue to be emperor. "

Li Ji responded calmly.

"Although you can't continue to be the emperor, you can support the prince to succeed to the throne.

The prince is only six years old now, and he is still just a child, so he can be easily manipulated by you.

At that time, even if you live deep in the palace and cannot move, you will still be able to firmly control the power in your own hands. "

The emperor shook his head and sighed.

"These are just your imaginations, I never thought of doing this."

Li Ji knew he would not admit it.

If it were anyone, they would not admit their ambitions at this time.

Even if Li Ji could hear the other party's heartfelt thoughts and was sure that the other party's plan was indeed like this, but he didn't have any real evidence, so he couldn't do anything to the other party.

Taking a ten-thousand-step back, even if Li Ji had evidence in his hands, he would not be able to convict the emperor.

The other party is the king of a country, and his status is extremely noble.

What comes out of his mouth, even if it is wrong, must be right.

The emperor coughed lightly.

His voice became hoarse.

"Over the years, I have always regarded you as my own son.

No matter how outsiders arrange you, I will firmly stand by your side.

I trust you so much, why do you doubt me?

Could it be that in your heart, I am so untrustworthy? "

Li Ji stood up, and the luxurious clothes were swept across the couch, making a slight sound.

He looked at the emaciated and old emperor on the bed, and said in a deep voice.

"Your Majesty must know the truth of the matter better than anyone else."

The emperor looked at him like an elder looking at a wayward and rude junior, and his tone was full of connivance and helplessness.

"You are always like this. You often think about what you have and what you don't have. After all, you are still too young to hold your temper."

Li Ji smiled lightly and mocked.

"Compared to your wily calculations, this humble minister is indeed too immature.

After all, you are someone who can even use your own son.

Compared with your decisiveness, this humble official is far inferior. "

The emperor's eyes quickly became sharp and cold.

Li Ji walked slowly towards the door, talking while walking.

"Weichen originally thought that after you watched your own sons die one by one.

You will suddenly wake up and understand the value of family affection.

The fact is quite the opposite. Instead of realizing the value of family affection, you value power and status more and more.

Maybe it seems to you that anyone in this world could betray you.

Only the power in your hands and the throne under you will not betray you.

Speaking of which, you are actually quite pathetic. "

The emperor sneered with a livid face.

"Aren't you the same? In order to fight for power, you even lost your most beloved woman."

If it was the past, Li Ji would definitely be angry when he heard this.

But at this time, he just smiled lightly and replied calmly.

"No, Wei Chen is completely different from you."

The emperor felt that he was just being stubborn.

Li Ji had already walked to the door.

Looking at the deep courtyard outside the door, he said slowly.

"I heard that the ancient kings called themselves widows, and I feel that this title is very suitable for Your Majesty.

Today's His Majesty is already a real loner. "

After finishing speaking, Li Ji stepped over the threshold and stepped into the sunny courtyard.

The palace guard closed the door.

The dormitory returned to darkness and silence.

The emperor was lying on the bed, his gloomy gaze almost blending with the darkness around him.

He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to suppress the anger in his heart.

That kid just wanted to annoy him.

He cannot be fooled.

When the emperor opened his eyes again, his mood had returned to calm.

"Come on."

Zuo Ji opened the door and walked in, saluted respectfully: "What orders does Your Majesty have?"

Emperor: "What's going on at the Prince's Mansion?"

Zuo Ji replied truthfully: "The son of the prince has been placed under house arrest, outsiders are not allowed to see him, and the servants don't know how he is doing now."

He carefully observed the changes in the emperor's expression, and asked tentatively.

"Should I send someone to find a chance to meet Zhengwang Shizi? Don't let him talk nonsense."

The emperor frowned thoughtfully.

With Li Ji's personality, he must have been fully prepared for going to the palace to say those words.

It is very likely that he had already sent someone to guard near the Zhengwang Mansion.

As long as the people sent by the emperor show up, they can catch them right away.

At that time, the stolen goods will be obtained together, and the emperor will not be able to clear up his suspicion.

The emperor secretly said, he can't be fooled.

For him now, the best course of action is to respond to all changes with the same.

Even if Li Qi really confessed him, so what?

He is the emperor, who dares to convict him?

With this in mind, the emperor has made a decision.

"No, just wait and see what happens."

Zuo Ji responded immediately: "Here."

It was already evening when Li Ji left the palace.

Chen Wangbei asked: "Is the prince going to spend the night in the city tonight?"

Li Ji got on his horse: "No, go home."

Although he also has a mansion in Shangjing.

But that's just a place to live.

For him, a place where Manman exists can be regarded as a home.