The Journey of Two Worlds
chapter 53
......
Chapter 53 – Watch Aftermath
Two officials met at Suzaku Street
"Master Liu!"
"Master Zhang!"
“I heard that the Sixth Prince gave Lady Liu a talisman called a watch as a gift a few days ago. Can you let me watch it next time!
"Master Zhang, please!" Master Liu said proudly.
Master Zhang took the watch, "Master Liu, you and I have been officials in the same dynasty for many years, can Master Liu consider me a brother?"
“That's reasonable!”
Master Zhang wore his watch, "Since you are a brother, you can lend me this watch for a day!"
Master Liu: "Didn't Master Zhang borrow it yesterday?"
"Borrow again!"
...
In a restaurant in Chang'an City, a young man sat with his hands folded in front of a wine table, surrounded by dozens of noble young masters: "Do you what this is?"
All the noble young masters shook their heads together.
Young Master smiled with disdain: “This is called a watch. It was purchased by the Sixth Prince from a place called Huaxia Kingdom, which was 100,000 miles away. The entire Tang Dynasty was worth a hundred yuan, and a watch was worth thousands, you know?
The noble young master flinched, "It's very expensive, so what's the point of this watch?"
The Young Master's brother took out his handkerchief and carefully wiped the saliva on the watch, "The function of this watch is to show the time?"
"What time?" the noble young master asked in confusion.
The young master said, "Does anyone know what time it is?"
The noble young master looked at the overcast sky and shook his head: "I don't know!"
"Tell you, it's Mao's third quarter!" said young master.
"Wow! It's really fetish!” The noble young master sighed nonstop.
The brother's son was even more proud. At this moment, a servant ran over, sweating profusely: "Master, master has found it!"
"What!" His son was shocked, and fled under the astonished gazes of the noble children, but unfortunately, he was confronted by officials who looked like officials once he got to the door.
"Little bastard, you dare to steal your watch and pass my morning time, let's see how I deal with you!"
"Dad, I was wrong!"
...
Tai Chi Palace, Tai Chi Hall, in the morning.
"Hey, Mr. Cui, this watch is on!"
"Let me say, you are the father-in-law of the sixth prince, why didn't he give you one!"
"That's natural!" Cui Shao could not hide his satisfaction.
The official saw that the time had come, "Then, could Master Cui lower the official and ask the sixth prince as well!"
Cui Shao immediately broke out in a cold sweat, and when he did not know what to do, Li Shimin, accompanied by eunuchs, walked into the Tai Chi Hall, Cui Shao hurriedly said: "Let's talk about it later, later!"
Sitting on the dragon chair, Li Shimin looked at his watch, then at the office below, frowned and said, “I was ten minutes late today! Morning time is half an hour and fifty minutes, let's start!”
As soon as Li Shimin's voice went down, a minister in a red official uniform came out: "Your Majesty, I want to indict sixth prince Li Yin!"
“Convicted the sixth prince? Give him what!” Li Shimin showed displeasure, he probably guessed something!
“Minister impeached the sixth prince for bribing high court officials with a watch, forming a party for personal gain, and plotting a mistake!” the office said.
"A very big accusation, what evidence do you have?" Li Shimin said suppressing his anger.
“Now the goods worn by DPRK and Chinese ministers are proof!” The official's words were extremely powerful, as if he had a chance to win.
Changsun Wuji who stood in front glanced at the officials who impeached Li Yin, then at Li Chengqian. Seeing Li Chengqian smile, he suddenly felt a little sad. He had been with Li Shimin for so many years, so how could he not understand that this watch was sent by Li Shimin? It was given by Yin, and when Li Yin gave the gift, she also revealed that it was the emperor's intention, couldn't Li Chengqian hear it? Or did Li Yin intentionally place Li Chengqian?
“My lord Wang's words were wrong. I think the sixth prince is not a bribe!” Wei Zheng stood up at this time, “The function of this watch is for the ministers to know the time and avoid the delay of political affairs. Just like these early courts, people are usually late. People with this watch, how many people are late!”
“Hmph, Mr. Wei, Wang admires you for your honest words and outspoken counsel, Wang said, but I never thought that you would change your nature after receiving a gift from the sixth prince. How ridiculous!”
Wei Zheng said angrily: “Even if the sixth prince offers a bribe, then he bribes for the Tang Dynasty. I would rather bribe the sixth prince every day like this. You can't eat wine and say it's sour!
"Gift like that, Wang would rather not!"
Li Shimin had been watching this joke coldly. He glanced at Li Chengqian, feeling somewhat disappointed. He knew exactly which minister and which prince in the palace was approaching him, so how could he not understand that Li Chengqian was using this incident to suppress Li Yin.
"Enough!" Li Shimin shouted, “I asked Li Yin to give you this watch!”
"What!" The officials in the clueless court were in an uproar, whereas those with silent watches were like water.
“At first, this watch was a gift from the sixth prince to me and the empress. After I use it, I think if the ministers also wear this watch, it will be much more convenient for you to do something, so I discussed it with the sixth prince. This matter, but this watch was worth a thousand guan, and it would be a huge expense for any palace official to own it, so I chose some officials in important positions to give to the sixth prince, and the sixth prince, for support I have borne half of the price for my decision, and now that you still slander her like this, if this word gets to her ears, she will be heartbroken! At the end of his speech, Li Shimin was furious.
The moment Li Shimin said these words, Li Chengqian's face instantly turned deep red. Seeing everyone in the palace receiving the watch, but he, the crown prince, no, he was already jealous. After discussing, Wang Renbiao, the Minister of the Eastern Palace, was asked to join Li Yin, but he did not expect this would be the final result.
"Your Majesty, I don't know what you mean!" Wang Renbiao turned pale and knelt down!
“Those who do not know are innocent. Let this matter go like this. At first I was worried that the officials who did not get the watches would have an opinion, so I used the name of the sixth prince. I don't expect such a thing to happen. However, I also want Obviously, there is nothing to cover up, this watch is worth promoting, and this watch should be considered a gift from you, he said, reward for your hard work and dedication to political affairs! Li Shimin said with a smile.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Ministers wearing their watches said in unison.
"To not get an official, if you think your credit is worth a hundred of these officials, I will also match you to one!"
"I don't dare!" Another official said jokingly, most of the officials in the group are purple-robed officials above the third rank, do they dare to offend?
After the unpleasant episode, the morning court continued as usual, and Li Shimin's affairs went on as usual, but Changsun Wuji understood some things from Li Shimin's eyes that sometimes passed through Li Chengqian. He swore he would never kill a blood brother again, but Li Chengqian, as an elder brother, treated his younger brother like this, how could he not feel cold.
......
seriate....