I am Li Shen and Li Shimin, the free kings of the Tang Dynasty

"Someone, go and invite Prince Ji to the palace to discuss matters."

Li Chengqian immediately gave the order.

That’s right, no matter what, the person involved must be present.

Li Chengqian suddenly realized that this matter was somewhat beyond his ability.

It seems that I am still not capable enough.

After half an hour, Li Shen came to the main hall slowly. The plan was finalized yesterday, so he got up early today.

After bathing and changing clothes, he waited at home to be summoned.

When Li Shen walked into the hall, everyone looked over.

Li Shen smiled, as if he didn't know what was going on.

"I see His Highness the Crown Prince."

Li Shen bowed to Li Chengqian politely.

"Prince Ji, there is no need to be so polite."

"I wonder if His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has asked me to come here, but what do you want to tell me?"

Li Shen asked seriously.

Li Chengqian had only seen them like this twice, both times when he asked their father for something.

"Tenth brother, this Censor Li impeached you for colluding with the evil monk, having evil intentions, and wanting to rebel. Do you have anything to say?"

Li Chengqian pointed at the Li family's censor and said.

"Asshole, how dare you follow me?" Li Shen immediately rolled up his sleeves and was about to go forward and hit him.

"Huh?~~"

Everyone was shocked at once. Prince Ji did not refute but said that he was being followed. Doesn't that mean that it was true?

This is going to be quite lively.

Li Chengqian was also a little surprised:

"Tenth brother, listen carefully to what he said about you colluding with the evil monk and having evil intentions."

"Yes, I heard it clearly. He must have followed me to Hongfu Temple and eavesdropped on my conversation."

Li Shen nodded without refutation.

"Tenth brother, are you really planning a rebellion?"

"Your Highness, didn't Prince Ji just admit it?"

Xiao Rui stood up and said.

"You are so bold, Prince Ji. You have evil intentions, yet you are so confident. Your Highness, I request that Prince Ji be punished."

Gao Ji Fu immediately scolded.

"Your Highness, since Prince Ji has already pleaded guilty, please punish him according to the law to show fairness."

Zhongshu Sheren Wang Dejian came out and said.

"I second the proposal."

"I second the proposal."

Xu Jingzong, Li Yifu and others also stood up to second the motion.

But what was strange was that there was indeed not a single official from the aristocratic family following them.

In the past, the aristocratic families would have rushed in all at once.

"Tenth brother, do you have anything else to say?"

"No, Your Highness the Crown Prince should enforce the law impartially and execute me directly."

Li Shen shook his head.

"Ah?" Li Chengqian was stunned, and so were the officials in the hall.

Did Prince Ji have a brain disease, or did he live long enough?

Now they began to believe that King Ji might have really met the evil monk, otherwise why would he seek his own death?

However, Li Chengqian looked at Li Shen with a smile on his face, and then winked at him. After thinking for a moment, Li Chengqian said:

"Prince Ji disregarded the law of the country and colluded with the evil monk with evil intentions. Now that he has pleaded guilty, I, in the name of the crown prince, sentence Prince Ji to immediate execution, confiscate his property, and exile his clansmen. This matter will be handed over to the Ministry of Justice for supervision."

"Wow~~~"

This decision can be said to have caused a huge uproar.

The prince actually convicted Prince Ji.

And it was an immediate execution. Shouldn't the Crown Prince have a close relationship with Prince Ji?

"It can not be?"

"How can it be false since the Crown Prince's order has been issued?"

"Prince Ji, have you gone too far? You've even gotten yourself into trouble."

"The prince's order cannot be changed. Your Majesty is not joking."

At Li Chengqian's command, the guards outside rushed in and wanted to take Li Shen away.

"Wait a minute!"

Just when some people were gloating over their misfortune, a man suddenly stood up. He was the Minister of Zongzheng Temple, Prince of Hejian Li Xiaogong.

Li Shen had no allies in the court, and no one would stand up to plead for him.

But Li Xiaogong is different. Li Shen saved Li Xiaogong's life.

And he usually calls him Uncle Wang, showing utmost respect.

That's why Li Xiaogong stood up at this time.

"Uncle Wang, do you have any opinions?" Li Chengqian asked with a smile.

"Your Highness, Prince Ji is a prince. If he breaks the law, it should be judged by our Zongzheng Temple."

Li Xiaogong said after bowing.

"Prince of Hejian, Prince Ji has violated the law of the country, and it is not the responsibility of your Zongzheng Temple to handle it."

Gao Jifu said coldly.

"It is not under the jurisdiction of our Zongzheng Temple, and it should be decided by His Majesty. Don't forget that Prince Ji is a prince, the son of His Majesty."

Li Xiaogong was not afraid at all and spoke loudly.

"this....."

Everyone then remembered that Li Shen was the emperor's son. If the crown prince succeeded to the throne, he could order his execution.

But the crown prince is still the crown prince. Although he has been regent for several years and is no different from the emperor, he is still the crown prince after all.

These people were so busy having fun that they forgot about this matter.

Prince Ji is still His Majesty's most favored son, even more favored than the Crown Prince.

"But...but, King Ji has already pleaded guilty, according to the law..."

"According to the law, it should be your Majesty who makes the decision."

Before Gao Ji Fu finished speaking, Li Xiaogong spoke again in a tough tone.

The situation was at a stalemate. Li Chengqian said nothing and the officials didn't know how to refute Li Xiaogong.

Just then a long chant sounded:

"Your Majesty has arrived~~~~~"

Li Shimin, wearing a golden dragon robe, walked towards them with slow, dignified steps and a cold face.

Li Chengqian immediately stood up from the dragon throne, gave up his seat, and stood on the left side of Li Shimin.

"See Your Majesty."

"Ok!"

Li Shimin hummed lightly, his face gloomy, and none of the ministers dared to speak.

He glanced at everyone present and finally stopped at Li Shen.

Li Shen's hair stood on end instantly and he felt uncomfortable all over.

He raised his head and looked at his father, who didn't look very well, probably because he didn't get enough rest.

Trying to show a sweet smile, she said:

"Um...um...Has Aye had his meal yet?"

"Pfft~~" Li Tai and Li Zhi in the front row almost laughed out loud, and the others also tried hard to hold back their laughter.

Li Shimin's expression did not change. He shouted angrily:

"You bastard, have you had enough of this?"

"what?"

Li Shen opened his mouth wide, at a loss.

"Rebellious son, where do you think this place is, Prince Ji's Mansion?

How can I allow you to act again? Do you think all of you are fools?"

Li Shimin was so angry that he wanted to kick Li Shen twice.

This rebellious son actually openly made fun of all the officials in the court and put on a show.

And the acting is so poor.

What made him angry was that some people actually believed it.

"what?"

Li Shen didn't know what to say except to exclaim in surprise.

"What? Do you want me to sentence you to death? Or confiscate your property?"

"Oh, no, no, please don't confiscate my property. I don't have much left."

Li Shen waved his hands quickly, not caring about the killing technique at all.

"Humph." Li Shimin snorted coldly, then looked at the officials and said:

"My dear ministers, this is just a farce of Prince Ji. I was in the room of Master Xuanzang yesterday."

"Ah?" Li Shen opened his mouth again.

(Business is a bit busy in the second half of the year, I want to change from three updates to two, but I'm afraid of being beaten to death.

But I don’t have any rest time at all, I’m too tired. There are 31 days in July, and I’ll update everything.

I'll take one day off per month.

Thank you for your understanding.)