in2ebook Chapter 304 The Majesty of Loneliness
Chapter 304 The Majesty of Loneliness
Chapter 304: Lonely Majesty "Your Majesty, stop fighting. His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi is already dead."
Fang Xuanling's face was as pale as paper, and his voice trembled uncontrollably. He stared at the bloody scene, his collar soaked with sweat.
At this moment, he felt his heart beating like thunder, and every beat was accompanied by endless panic.
The belt held high in Li Chengqian's hand froze in the air, and the blood on it slowly slid down along the lines.
He turned to look at Fang Xuanling, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and he forced a smile, but there was no warmth in that smile, instead it made people feel creepy.
"Dead, that's all that matters."
His tone was as calm as if he was discussing an insignificant matter, and then he raised his voice and shouted, "Xian Huai, Xian Huai!"
When Zhang Xianhuai heard the call, he hurriedly ran out of the crowd, his steps a little flustered and his expression full of awe.
He trotted up to Li Chengqian, bent down slightly, and didn't dare to breathe.
Li Chengqian handed the belt in his hand, which was stained with blood and flesh and exuded a strong bloody smell, to Zhang Xianhuai.
"It's showing its pregnancy. Let someone wash it. There's no need to repair it. You might need it again in the future. Don't waste your time."
His tone was calm as water, everything before him was just an ordinary thing, and he didn't care at all about the brutality carried by the belt.
When everyone heard this, they couldn't help but gasp. They felt a chill running from the soles of their feet up to their hearts, and their whole bodies were cold.
Their hearts were filled with fear, and everyone was secretly thinking, worrying that if they were not careful, they would anger His Majesty and become the next target of such punishment.
The invisible pressure was like a heavy mountain, making it hard for everyone to breathe. The entire square was filled with a suffocating silence.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Zhang Xianhuai stretched out his hands carefully, trying to make his movements appear steady, took the terrifying belt, and looked at the part that was still dripping with blood.
Li Chengqian lowered his head slightly and calmly adjusted his slightly messy clothes.
He gently brushed away the few bloodstains on the hem of his clothes. The bloodstains were easily wiped away by his fingertips. There was no trace of emotion in his eyes, which were terrifyingly calm.
He once again cast his gaze at Li You's horrible corpse on the ground and spoke in a nonchalant tone.
"Xian Huai, clean this place up. Strip Li Youqi of his title, demote him to a commoner, and cremate him."
After saying that, he turned to look at Yin Fei again, with a faint smile still on his face, but that smile was like a cold sharp blade.
"Teacher Yin, please collect your son's body, and collect it quickly."
Yin Fei knelt there blankly, her eyes empty and lifeless, like a puppet that had lost its soul.
Her eyes were fixed on Li You's body. She didn't cry, didn't make a noise, and didn't even raise her head.
Her body was stiff and she had no reaction to anything around her. She was like a walking corpse, immersed in her own world of despair.
Li Chengqian ignored Yin Fei's strange behavior and turned his gaze to the ministers in front of him.
His eyes were sharp and majestic, as if they could penetrate everyone's soul and see into their deepest thoughts.
"My dear ministers, there is no great sin against me, except that you have oppressed the people."
"I didn't pursue Li Tai and Zhangsun Wuji at the time, not because I was merciful."
"It's that they were only interested in seizing power and didn't harm the people."
"My dear ministers, I want you to watch me here today because I want to tell you clearly."
"This is my bottom line!"
"Whoever dares to oppress the people! No matter who it is, I will peel off your skin bit by bit."
"Do you understand everything?"
His voice echoed in the palace, shaking the hearts of all the ministers.
As soon as Li Chengqian finished speaking, all the officials bowed their hands in unison and shouted in unison: "We obey the emperor's command!"
There was fear in the voice, and no one dared to slack off. Everyone lowered their heads, not daring to meet Li Chengqian's gaze.
"Xianhuai, put up a sign for me right here, right in front of the Taiji Hall."
"Just write it on the sign for me."
"You eat your salary, which is the blood and sweat of the people."
"It is easy to abuse the people, but hard to deceive God."
"As a warning."
Li Chengqian's tone left no room for doubt, his eyes fixed on Zhang Xianhuai.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Zhang Xianhuai responded quickly, his voice exceptionally loud.
After Li Chengqian finished speaking, he walked towards Li Shimin with steady strides.
Every step he took seemed to carry an aura that made people around him lower their heads even lower.
Walking up to Li Shimin, he bowed to his father, who was still sitting on the imperial chair, his attitude respectful yet difficult to understand. "Father, you won't blame me, will you?"
Li Shimin swallowed slowly, his throat rolling with an unconcealable panic.
His eyes were fixed on the seemingly respectful Li Chengqian in front of him, and he felt mixed emotions.
He suddenly realized that his son was unfathomable and he could not see through him at all.
Once, he misjudged Li Chengqian.
Unexpectedly, he was wrong again today.
He had no idea of his thoughts and intentions.
"I don't blame you. Li You deserved to die, but it was a bit too much."
Li Chengqian's face was expressionless, his eyes as calm as a bottomless lake. He said calmly, "Father, I believe this matter warrants severe punishment. I must use my position as the King of Qi to warn the other ministers."
"Even I, the Prince of Qi, can be beaten to death in public. Anyone who thinks their official position is more honorable than that of the Prince of Qi can stand up and give it a try."
"See if I will let him go!"
His voice was powerful and clearly warned all the officials, making them dare not look directly at him and could only silently stand in awe in their hearts.
Li Shimin looked at Li Chengqian and sighed helplessly, with a sense of fatigue and loneliness in his sigh.
"I'm tired, Gao Ming, Fu Sheng, please send me back to Xianyang. Xianyang is still suitable for me. I want to take care of my grandson."
As he spoke, he stood up shakily, his body swaying slightly, his steps unsteady, and his hands waving constantly, trying to wave away all the things that were upsetting him.
"I am old, I am old!"
Li Chengqian stood there quietly, watching Li Shimin's departing back with cold eyes.
The figure gradually receded from his sight until it disappeared at the end of the palace, but he remained motionless, lost in deep thought.
Savoring all the consequences of this struggle for power and justice alone.
His figure in front of the empty Tai Chi Hall appeared lonely and majestic.