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Changsun Wuji immediately scolded: "Jun'er is only five years old, and he has no strength to restrain a chicken. How can he knock the maid unconscious?"
"My lord, it's true, and my subordinates can't believe it."
Zhu Zhuzhu continued: "The two maids gave the same confession, they both said they saw a masked man who was no more than three feet tall."
"Also, the other servants in the Third Young Master's courtyard were also knocked out. Afterwards, the Third Young Master fell into a coma not far from the study. Some people speculate that something filthy got on the Third Young Master's body..."
"It's just stupid!" Changsun Wuji was impatient, "It's so obvious, why don't you understand?"
"It is clear that the thief sneaked into Jun'er's room and knocked out all the servants, and then took Jun'er outside the study to attract your attention, so he took the opportunity to sneak into the study."
"It's ridiculous that you didn't find out!"
"What your lord said is very true, but this subordinate is stupid!" Zhu Zhuzhu said hastily.
But he immediately showed doubts: "My lord, this is not right! That man is only three feet tall, and his age is clearly similar to that of the third son. How can he do all this?"
Hearing this, Changsun Wuji was taken aback for a moment, then his eyes burst into light, he narrowed his eyes slightly, and murmured: "Could it be you? Li Xiao..."
Chapter 157: Changsun Wuji Completely Defeated
A figure could not help appearing in Changsun Wuji's mind.
According to the clues found in the mansion, they all point to one person.
That is Li Xiao.
Can……
How can this be?
How could a child play tricks on the guards in his mansion?
Just when Changsun Wuji was deep in thought, someone suddenly came to report: "My lord, people from Dali Temple have come to ask for an audience."
"Humph!"
Changsun Wuji frowned slightly, with some displeasure on his face.
At the gate of Changsun Mansion.
"Yang Yong, the prime minister of the Dali Temple, who is a low-ranking official, please see my lord!"
A young man led his men behind him and cupped his fists at Changsun Wuji.
Changsun Wuji looked at Yang Yong indifferently, but didn't speak.
Yang Yong raised his head and said slowly: "Master Changsun, Lord Wei Zheng sent a low-ranking front row to investigate the theft of Changsun's residence. I don't know how it is going? Have you found the culprit?"
"Prisoner? Hehe..." Changsun Wuji sneered, "Come with me!"
After speaking, Changsun Wuji got on his horse and led the people away.
Yang Yong and his group looked at each other and followed suit.
Not long after, Changsun Wuji's horse stopped outside Lantian Restaurant.
"The prisoner is inside, go catch it!" Changsun Wuji looked at the restaurant and said to Yang Yong.
"This……"
Seeing Lantian Restaurant, Yang Yong smiled wryly: "My lord, stop joking, isn't this the territory of the King of Yue?"
"I'm not kidding you!"
Changsun Wuji said expressionlessly: "The person who entered my mansion and did evil is the King of Yue you speak of, Li Xiao!"
"Does your lord have evidence?" Yang Yong asked.
"There are maids and guards in my mansion, all of whom are witnesses." Changsun Wuji continued, "You only need to bring someone in to see."
"My lord grandson, after thinking about it in a humble position, I feel something is wrong!"
Yang Yong said thoughtfully: "Everyone knows that King Yue is only five years old, how can he have such ability?"
"Furthermore, if the person who sneaked into the Lord's mansion is really the King of Yue, but this place has already been surrounded by the Lord's subordinates, how can the King of Yue enter this place after committing the crime?"
"Of course he can't get in, so as long as we can confirm that he is not inside, everything will be fine."
After finishing speaking, Changsun Wuji got off his horse and walked slowly towards the entrance of the restaurant.
He came to the door and shouted loudly: "His Royal Highness, please come out and see me!"
……
The palace, the imperial study.
"Your Majesty, Lord Wei Zheng seeks an audience."
"Xuan."
Wei Zheng walked in slowly.
"Wei Chen sees His Majesty!"
"Get up!"
Li Er glanced at Wei Zheng indifferently, and said, "What's the matter?"
"Your Majesty." Wei Zheng got up, cupped his hands and said, "I came here to ask, how to deal with King Yue?"
"Naturally, it should be dealt with impartially."
After Li Er finished speaking, he showed surprise again: "What evidence do you have to prove that he did it?"
Wei Zheng lowered his eyes and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, although the King of Yue is thoughtful, there are still some things that he missed. If the matter is such a big mess, Changsun Wuji will definitely send everyone to search the shops in the city."
"And the gate of the city has long been blocked, and the king of Yue brought the stolen goods. I am afraid that there is nowhere to hide, and they will be found sooner or later."
"The king of Yue underestimated his eldest grandson Wuji!"
After finishing speaking, Wei Zheng shook his head slightly.
"Are you so sure?" Li Er said casually.
"There's nowhere to hide. Changsun Wuji will force his way into the restaurant soon. If King Yue is not here..." Wei Zheng shook his head.
"Then what if Xiao'er is there?" Li Er said with a smile.
"It's impossible."
Wei Zheng shook his head lightly: "Maybe your majesty doesn't know that outside the Lantian Restaurant, not only the ministers are watching, but also the city guards and government officials are also there. Thousands of people surrounded the restaurant so tightly that the King of Yue couldn't get in. of."
"You can figure it out, I don't care." Li Er thought for a while and said.
……
Outside the Lantian Restaurant.
After Changsun Wuji shouted, a voice came from the restaurant: "His Royal Highness has already rested, if Mr. Changsun has something to do, please come back tomorrow."
"Ha ha."
When Changsun Wuji heard this, he immediately laughed and shouted, "Your Royal Highness is probably not inside?"
"Master grandson, please go back!"
"What if I have to go in?"
Changsun Wuji pressed hard at every step, and walked forward slowly regardless of the obstruction of the surrounding guards.
The imperial guards immediately drew their weapons one by one and stood in front of them.
But facing the sharp blade, Changsun Wuji ignored it and faced the sharp edge directly.
This kind of behavior made the guards suddenly embarrassed.
They didn't dare to hurt Changsun Wuji, so they could only be forced to retreat slowly.
However, at this moment.
"Old Sun, you have surrounded me with people for a day, and you still won't let me sleep well?"
Li Xiao suddenly appeared at the door, stretched out his hand and yawned.
"Ok?"
The moment he saw Li Xiao, Changsun Wuji paused, and a trace of confusion flashed in his eyes.
"Why... why are you here?"
"I have to ask you this, my lord grandson!"
Li Xiao said with a playful look: "Didn't you send someone to block this king here? Why are you asking this king instead now?"
"This is impossible!"
Changsun Wuji frowned slightly, his thoughts turned rapidly, and he murmured: "You just left my house clearly, how could you escape the heavy guards and come back here silently?"
"Why leave your house?" Li Xiao frowned, "Master Changsun, what are you talking about? Why can't this king understand."
"you!"
Changsun Wuji was out of breath, but was speechless.
At this time, Yang Yong took a few steps forward, cupped his hands and said: "Yang Yong, the humble minister of Dali Temple, see His Royal Highness the King of Yue!"
"People from Dali Temple?" Li Xiao asked suspiciously, "Are you going to say that my subordinates robbed Lord Changsun's shop?"
"As I said earlier, my subordinates are only going to collect debts, but the methods are a little extreme."
"Regarding this point, the king has already apologized to the eldest grandson, and he has also forgiven me, and promised to send the rest of the debt to the king."
"Do you think so? My grandson?"
After finishing speaking, the corners of Li Xiao's mouth curled up slightly, and he looked at Changsun Wuji playfully.
"Nonsense! When will I..."
"Hey, Master Changsun, you don't want to admit what you just said? Could it be that you are going to renege on your debt?"
As Li Xiao spoke, he took out the IOU, shook it in front of Yang Yong's eyes, and said, "Look, it's clearly written in black and white, Mr. Changsun is an important minister in my court, and everything he says and does affects me." Datang's reputation, do you want to break your promise in front of everyone?"
"Ridiculous! When did I break my promise..."
"Then please ask the eldest grandson to pay back the money! After removing the silver that my subordinates begged for, there is still 18 taels of silver left. When will the lord send it over?"
Changsun Wuji was so angry that he blew his beard and stared: "Am I telling you about the IOU?!"
"Li Xiao, all the servants in my mansion say they saw you sneaking into my mansion and committing theft, do you still want to make excuses?"
"Then the guards in my restaurant saw me sleeping all the time! Why did you impose this unfounded charge on me? Or, can I clone myself?" Li Xiao said slowly.
"you……"
"My lord grandson, according to my humble opinion, this matter should be investigated again."
Yang Yong sighed and said helplessly.
The two people in front of him are both big bosses, and he can't afford to mess with either of them, so he can only act as a peacemaker.
"Humph!"
Changsun Wuji flicked his sleeves, turned around and left.
Chapter 158: Planning Ahead
"father!"
Chang Sun Chong immediately chased after him.
"Father! Father!"
Changsun Chong chased after him for a long time before he finally caught up with Changsun Wuji, and he said with righteous indignation, "Is that all?"
Changsun Wuji stopped in his tracks, the anger on his face had long since disappeared, and he said calmly, "Of course we can't forget that."
"I guessed right, it was really what he did."
With deep shock in his eyes, Changsun Wuji murmured: "I didn't expect that at such a young age, I can hide it so deeply."
"Father, you were just pretending?" Chang Sun Chong was surprised.
"If it wasn't like this, how could Li Xiao show his feet." Changsun Wuji said in a deep voice.