Zhenguan Xiaoxian Wang Li Shen Li Shimin

"You..." Changsun Wuji stood up, trembling a little because of Li Shen's anger.

Of course, Changsun Wuji benefited from Li Shen's threat just now.

Because Li Shen was indeed capable of doing the two things he said.

"Hey? Why is Duke Zhao still angry? Sit down quickly and have some tea. Have some tea."

Li Shen felt so happy when he saw Changsun Wuji's shaking hands, and thought to himself, how can I not be so mad at you, old villain?

"Your Highness, what do you want? Why are you targeting my Changsun family so much?"

Changsun Wuji sat down, glared at Li Shen and asked.

"It's very simple. I want to be innocent." Li Shen lay down on the chair and said calmly.

"Impossible. The state has its own laws, and the family has its own rules. I am trusted by your majesty and I cannot bend the law for personal gain when I preside over this case.

Besides, besides me, the chief judge is also Ma Zhongshu, so I don’t have the final say alone.”

Changsun Wuji immediately shook his head and refused.

"Hmph, then don't blame me for fighting to the death with all of you." Li Shen snorted coldly.

Zhang Sun Wuji stared at Li Shen and suddenly sneered:

“It depends on whether His Royal Highness Prince Ji has the ability to do so. My Changsun family doesn’t care.

Don't forget, the Queen Mother is still alive. How could she watch my Changsun family fall into decline?

Furthermore, Your Majesty has always trusted my Changsun family and will not allow you, Prince Ji, to do this.

My Changsun family has always stood on the side of the royal family."

"Really~~~?" Li Shen first gave Zhangsun Wuji a shocked expression, then changed to mocking:

"Changsun Wuji, you are pretending to be calm in front of me, do you really think I dare not do it?

People outside are saying that your Changsun family is wealthy and powerful.

Others may not know your background, but I have already investigated your Changsun family thoroughly.

Your Changsun family is just a facade.

Over the years, your eldest grandson's tea, cloth, and carriage businesses have gradually closed down.

If you lose the salt and iron business again, what will your Changsun family have left?

That will be the beginning of the decline of your Changsun family."

At the end of his speech, Li Shen slammed the table heavily, which scared Chang Sun Chong who was standing beside him.

He looked at the young prince in front of him who was ten years younger than him, and fear arose in his heart.

Although Prince Ji was young, he was so wise and courageous that he could engage in a battle of wits and courage with his father for such a long time.

Among their generation, perhaps only the prince can do this?

He was somewhat envious of Prince Ji, who was able to support the entire Prince Ji's Mansion by himself, truly a rare talent.

After Li Shen finished speaking, he picked up the big teacup and put his head into it. No one else could see Li Shen's expression.

The atmosphere in the room became solemn. Changsun Wuji did not speak, probably thinking of a countermeasure.

"Gulp, gulp." Li Shen took several big gulps of tea before putting the big teacup on the table.

"Duke Zhao, do you still think that as long as the Empress is here at Changsun's house, nothing will happen?

Humph, wild imagination.

Salt and iron are major national affairs. The Queen can ask for official positions for you, but she will never ask for money.

Would it be possible that the Queen would not allow me to sell salt for one cent per pound, and instead allow you to sell it for twenty-five cents per bushel?

The Queen is virtuous and kind, and she is the mother of a country. How could she ignore the people of the world just because of the Changsun family?"

Li Shen became more and more proud as he spoke, because he found that Changsun Wuji had nothing to say.

This is what is called force defeating skill. No matter how resourceful you are, you still have weaknesses.

I'm just going to seize your weakness and beat you up without any moral ethics, and see what you can do.

Li Shen was ready to pursue the victory and said again:

"I have heard about Changsun Wuyi's affairs. I don't need to explain the meaning of it. Duke Zhao should also understand it.

And I also tell you that this is just the beginning.

If you are so estranged from my royal family, there is no need for your Changsun family to continue supporting you.

A dog that is not accustomed to its owner can only be beaten to death, otherwise it may bite its owner at any time."

"you....."

When Chang Sun Chong heard that Li Shen actually called their Changsun family dogs, he immediately slammed the table and pointed at Li Shen angrily.

"How dare you! How dare you disrespect the prince?"

Upon seeing this, Shi Tou was about to step forward and teach him a lesson, but was stopped by Li Shen who waved his hand.

"Children's words are not to be taken lightly. Don't take it too seriously. Duke Zhao, you are a bad parent. No wonder you have no successor.

Chang Sun Huan does have some courage, but he just didn't use it in the right place, what a pity."

Changsun Wuji heard the corner of Changsun Huan's mouth twitching, but he still waved to Changsun Chong.

"Your Highness Prince Ji, I really cannot fulfill your request.

The evidence from the investigations of the Ministry of Justice and the Dali Temple has been presented. The evidence is irrefutable. Although I am the chief judge, I am not the only one.

In addition to Ma Zhou, the Chief Justice of the Dali Temple and the Minister of Justice were also present in the audience.

If I were to ignore the evidence and directly judge His Royal Highness not guilty, I'm afraid that would be unreasonable."

“Don’t give me that crap, I have nothing to do with the affairs of Xizhou, you know that very well.

There are some things that I don't want to explain too clearly, or I'm afraid you will lose face.

I will only say one thing: I am innocent.

If you can't do it, just tell the aristocratic families and everyone will be in trouble.

I have already made arrangements. As long as I am imprisoned, someone will donate all the steel accumulated by Prince Ji's Mansion over the years to the court.

I promise that for at least ten years, your Changsun family will sell one pound of steel to the imperial court at leisure.

After that, salt will be sold in more than 2,000 states and counties across the country, at one penny per pound.

If you don't let me be well, none of you will be well."

Li Shen went crazy and yelled at Changsun Wuji at the top of his lungs.

"Ahem... I'm sorry, I lost my composure." After yelling, Li Shen straightened his clothes and sat down again.

He continued to drink from the big teacup. After finishing half a cup of tea, Li Shen stood up again.

"Duke Zhao, this is all I have to say. I will give you one day to think about it.

It is up to you to decide whether it is a win-win situation or a complete failure.

Afterwards, the King of Japan will wake up and go to the Ministry of Justice for trial.

I am leaving now. I have somewhere else to go."

After saying this, Li Shen walked out first without waiting for Changsun Wuji to speak. Shitou put away the teacup and followed behind with the box in his arms.

Changsun Wuji hurriedly took Changsun Chong with him and followed behind.

Li Shen was sent out of Duke Zhao's mansion.

Under Changsun Wuji's complicated gaze, Li Shen got on the carriage and drove away.

"Aye, this Prince Ji is so bold that he openly threatens you, Aye. This is really too much."

Looking at the carriage going away, Chang Sun Chong couldn't help but said angrily.

"Chong'er, you must be calm and not act rashly.

Why did King Ji dare to do this?

That's because he is confident and has grasped our weak spot.

Not to mention us, even the Cui and Lu families may not be able to handle this young prince."

Changsun Wuji sighed in his heart, Prince Ji was still the same Prince Ji as before.

He still does things just like he did when he was a child, simply, roughly and directly, his style of doing things remains the same as always.