to break through the military formation and assassinate a Qin general. Yuan Shidao could already imagine the look on Yelu Shenxuan's face when he returned to report – as grim as if he had seen his mo...Chapter 1216 What's Wrong With Them

When Li Chen opened the letter, although the handwriting was messy, it was indeed written by Hu Pi.

To ensure absolute certainty, Li Chen had someone bring forth the previous memorials presented by Hu Pi. Comparing them side-by-side, there was no difference whatsoever. This letter was indeed written by Hu Pi; the evidence was irrefutable.

Although he already had the answer in his heart, Li Chen still looked at the palace maid impassively and asked, "Why would you carry such an important thing on your person It's so out of the ordinary. You say there is no framing or slander"

With a cold snort, the palace maid said, "Why would I frame someone Why would I slander them"

"Whether this is a slanderous accusation, you can simply ask my master and find out."

Li Chen said faintly, "Take her down. No one can touch her without my command."

After several Jinyiwei officers took the maids away, Li Chen ordered them to bring Hu Pi from the prison at the Ministry of Justice.

While waiting for Hu Pi to be escorted over, Li Chen asked Zhao Rui beside him, "Do you think this has anything to do with Hu Pi"

If it had been before, Li Chen would not have asked Zhao Rui this question.

But today Zhao Rui's performance surprised Li Chen. He felt that Zhao Rui might provide him with some new ideas.

Zhao Rui tilted her head and thought for a moment before saying, "This servant thinks that the palace maid didn't seem to have any reason to intentionally frame anyone."

"That letter, while it could be deliberately placed on someone to frame and accuse them, anyone knows that Hu Pi Pi has already been thrown into the prison of the Ministry of Punishment."

"It's illogical to frame someone who is already in jail, deprived of their freedom. It just doesn't make sense."

But one cannot rule out the possibility that the real culprit might be going against expectations, intentionally creating confusion. Therefore, this servant concubine dares not speak rashly.

Li Chen smiled and said, "Not bad, the idea is very clear."

Elated by Li Chen's praise, Zhao Rui was over the moon with joy.

But in a moment, Hu Pi was brought up.

Wearing prison garb and shackles on his wrists and ankles, Hu Pi had disheveled hair that covered his filthy face. His entire body reeked of a foul stench.

He no longer had the vigor and vitality he once possessed.

He was just a helpless old man.

Li Chen had someone bring the palace maids up again.

As soon as the two met, a palace maid knelt before Hu Pi and cried out, "My lord, I deserve to die ten thousand deaths! I am incompetent! I have failed to fulfill your orders."

When Hu Pi saw this, he could only sigh and close his eyes in silence.

At this scene, Li Chen already had a number in his heart.

Waving his hand again to have the palace maid taken away, Li Chen then looked at Xiang Hu Pi and asked, “Why”

Hu Pi still had his eyes closed, as if he didn't even want to glance at Li Chen. He said lightly, "It's death anyway, what difference does it make"

"You could have lived," Li Chen said.

"I am fifty-five years old!"

Hu Pi finally opened his eyes, his gaze filled with hatred as he stared at Li Chen, roaring in a voice hoarse with rage: "I could have retired peacefully, gone back to my hometown and lived out the rest of my days. But you destroyed everything I had!"

Li Chen said indifferently: "It wasn't this palace who destroyed everything you have, but yourself and your two sons."

"Hu Pi laughed wildly and said, 'You are the prince, high above all others! Of course everything you say is right! Killing my two sons is also right!'"

What's wrong with them! They've only done what the vast majority of officials would do. They were just unlucky enough to cross your path!ive me a new appointment!"Xu Changqing was taken aback.The recent happenings within the Imperial Court are common knowledge.Many, including himself, were aware that a major personnel reshuffle was imm...