Chapter 2335 The soul is shattered
Gao Jingcheng was so frightened that he shouted: "My life is at stake!"
He is the son-in-law of the emperor and the consort of the dynasty, and now he has done such a scandal, which not only brings shame to Princess Dongyang, but also tarnishes the reputation of the royal family. If His Majesty Li Er really knows about this matter, according to his strong temper, It's possible to beat yourself to death!
What happened to the son-in-law?
The worst that can happen is that Princess Dongyang can just find another child from an aristocratic family to marry. For a royal princess, remarriage is never a problem...
Gao Shilian angrily scolded: "Shut up! If you dare to do something like that, you must bear the consequences! On the contrary, if it results in the death of that woman, you How to recover? ”
Gao Xingchen said sincerely that your son might be beaten to death by the emperor, so how could he care about others?
Gao Shilian covered his forehead, feeling really sad and disappointed, and sighed: "A man must do something if he doesn't do something. Your Majesty has a strong temperament. If you just beg for mercy, you will be looked down upon more and more. Maybe I can punish you severely." But if you have the courage to bear it, there may be some room for relaxation.”
After all, this kind of thing is a mistake that almost every man will make. His son's mistake was because the woman's identity was different. She was the daughter-in-law of the Qiu family and a nun who led the practice, which may lead to an explosion of public opinion. , thus making all parties lose face.
As for the temperament of His Majesty Li Er, Gao Shilian naturally knows it as clearly as looking at the palm prints. It is a typical attitude of accepting soft things rather than hard words. If you admit your mistakes and sincerely correct them, he can let go of big things, but if you cry bitterly, If you try to shirk responsibility, it's over, and he will make you pay for your cowardice.
How could the tiger pity the cowardice of the rabbit?
If you are cowardly, the more he will ravage you, punish you, and kill you...
But where can Gao Fuli want to get these?
He is afraid!
Ever since he was a child, although he has always been valued by His Majesty because of his father, the more so, the more stringent His Majesty's demands on him have been. This has led to Gao Xingxi's respect and fear of His Majesty Li Er, which is like a big mountain. The mountain is high, and at the foot of this mountain, I always walk on thin ice, fearing that I will be disappointed by His Majesty if I make a mistake and be scolded and punished.
Now that he has done such a wrong thing, the most important thing is that His Majesty may notice it. How can he not be afraid?
Gao Shilian looked at his son who looked pale and frightened. In the end, his pity overcame his anger and he said: "Just do what your father said and don't shirk and quibble. How can your majesty tolerate your nonsense?" ? Bear all the penalties and remember to show actual performance. , stated that if the Qiu family agreed, they would marry the girl back home and give her the title of concubine. As for Fang Jun, they could only stabilize her for the time being, and the father would say hello to his former colleagues in the court. , give it a proper push, and then discuss it in the long term.”
Gao Xingcheng was already frightened, where could he have any ideas? After hearing what his father said, he quickly nodded in agreement.
When I arrived at the front hall, I saw Wang De, the chief chamberlain, who had been waiting for a long time. He came forward to greet me and said, "Your Majesty ordered the old slave to come and invite the emperor's consort into the palace. Shall we leave now?"
Gao Xingcheng nodded quickly.
After leaving the main gate and boarding the carriage, Gao Xingyi took off a mutton-fat white jade pendant from his waist, stuffed it into Wang De's hand, and asked in a low voice: "I wonder what important matters your Majesty is calling for at this moment?"
When Li Junxian made the report, Wang De was not waiting at the emperor's side, so he had no idea what was going on. However, seeing the emperor's angry and stern tone, one could guess what kind of mistake the emperor's consort must have made to provoke the emperor. His Majesty Long Yan was furious.
He stuffed the jade pendant back and said in a low voice with an expressionless face: "Your Majesty just ordered the old slave to come and 'capture' the prince's consort and bring him into the palace. As for the rest, the old slave doesn't know anything about it."
He emphasized the word "catch".
Of course, even if it is His Majesty's order, Wang De will not obey it truthfully. He knows that it is just His Majesty's angry words. That is Shen Guogong's mansion, Gao Shilian's mansion. Even if the Gao family conspires to usurp, it is impossible to break into the mansion. High fulfillment tied up.
After all, it was Queen Wende's uncle's house, where Queen Wende lived before she left the cabinet...
Gao Xingxiu was suddenly struck like a thunderbolt.
It's over, it's over, it turned out to be a secret...
I was on tenterhooks and uneasy all the way, and when I got out of the Chengtian Gate, I got off the carriage. I looked at the tall and majestic city gate tower and the tall and straight city walls extending on both sides. My legs felt weak.
Wang De looked at Gao Jingcheng and said softly: "Gao Prince Consort, please follow me."
Enter Chengtianmen first.
Gao Xingcheng swallowed hard, clenched his fists, and followed Wang De step by step...
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Inside the Dragon Palace.
His Majesty Li Er sat behind the writing desk, holding a red pen in his hand to review the memorial. From time to time he picked up the teacup beside him and took a sip of tea, frowning and thinking for a while, and then put pen to paper.
The tall pile of memorials on the desk is slowly decreasing.
Gao Xingcheng knelt in front of the desk, his head downcast and his eyes lowered, not daring to take a breath even though he was trying to cheer up.
After entering the palace, Gao Jinshi kept his father's words in mind and did not dare to make excuses. He knelt on the ground to plead guilty with a "pop". His Majesty Li Er did not even look at him. He just bent over the desk to review the memorial. Gao Jinshi became even more frightened. I was trembling with fear, and dripping with cold sweat.
After a long while, His Majesty Li Er put down the imperial pen in his hand, moved his wrist, and signaled Wang De to pour him tea. Then he took a sip of tea to moisten his throat. Then he stood up from behind the desk and walked up to Gao Xiuxian with his hands behind his back, condescendingly. He looked down and said: "You said I'm sorry, but what's the crime?"
Gao Xingcheng was almost scared out of his wits...
As the emperor, the supreme being in the world, he actually used the word "dare to ask". Who can bear it?
It can be seen from this that the anger in His Majesty Li Er's heart is probably about to ignite the Dragon Palace...
Gao Jingcheng was frightened and said in a trembling voice: "I don't dare. I know that my sin is serious and I don't dare to quibble. Please punish me according to the national law without any complaints."
He remembered his father's advice and did not dare to quibble, but in front of him, His Majesty Li Er was as deep and restrained as before a volcano erupted, which frightened him.
His Majesty Li Er sneered: "National law? As the Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, don't you know what the punishment for adultery is in Tang law?"
Gao Xingcheng was shocked, and then he realized that he had said the wrong thing.
The atmosphere of the Tang Dynasty was open, and things between men and women were somewhat indifferent. From the emperor to the peddlers and pawns, it seemed that high performance was tantamount to sexual intercourse between widowed women, which was really not a big deal.
But this is just a trend and a concept, and it does not mean that men and women can unscrupulously cross the ordinary ethics and break the social order established by Confucianism for thousands of years.
In private, people can tolerate or even condone immoral behavior, but once it is brought to the table, it must be on the line and always remain politically correct.
"The Law of Zhenguan" has a clear description of this: "For those who have an affair, the male and female will be separated for one and a half years, and those who have a husband will be detained for two years."
What is "imprisonment"?
"A disciple is a slave, and a slave is a humiliation." In other words, this is a method of punishment that deprives criminals of their personal freedom, imprisons them in a prescribed place, and forces them to work.
The majestic Prince Consort of the Tang Dynasty, Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and the eldest son and grandson of the Gao family in Bohai. Once he was imprisoned, he was removed from his official position, removed from his title, and exiled thousands of miles and imprisoned for a year and a half. His life was completely ruined, and his career was cut off from now on. , even the position of the eldest son of Shen Guogong may be forcibly deprived by the emperor's decree and handed over to the successor...
Gao Xingyi was sweating profusely and regretted too much. He hurriedly said: "I will obey your Majesty's punishment in everything!"
No matter what, we are also your son-in-law. Besides, we still have the face of my father, not to mention the relationship with Queen Wende. Let you make your own decision, and you will not make things go smoothly and end up causing your daughter, Princess Dongyang, to remarry. Bar?
His Majesty Li Er had a ferocious look on his face and snorted angrily: "Now that things have happened, are you still trying to be clever with me and care about these words? Mother!"
He cursed angrily, raised his foot and kicked Gao Xing on the shoulder.
Gao Xingyi was caught off guard, and of course he didn't dare to guard himself. He was kicked and rolled to the ground. His Majesty Li Er couldn't hold back his anger. He rushed forward and kicked his head and butt violently, cursing at the same time: "Mother! Your Gao family is such a tutor. He hooked up with nuns in the temple. He is a bad person. He said: You are a rotten and dishonest person like you. How could I be so blind as to marry Dongyang to you? I will kick you to death today!”
Although His Majesty Li Er is getting older and his physical strength has gradually declined in recent years, the foundation of his military career is still there, and he is vigorous every step of the way. (End of chapter)