"Search carefully and don't miss any piece of paper."
Li Xiang made such a big deal out of this. Although Lu Xiugang was not Li Xiang's man, he knew what to do now. If nothing could be found, Li Xiang would probably have a hard time explaining himself in the end, and he and others might suffer the consequences.
But if some evidence can be found, then some things will be easier to explain. It would be best if the evidence is not too strong, so as not to cause a war between the two countries, but at the same time it can cover up what happened tonight. That would be an explanation to all parties. The Tubo Kingdom suffered such a great loss, and it could only swallow its anger. But where can such suitable evidence be found?
"Your Highness, you don't really think there's something wrong here, do you?"
They finally found an opportunity, and Cui Yunzhu came over from the side. They had just established a strategic partnership with Li Xiang, and Li Xiang must not get into any trouble. Now he has offended several other major families. If Li Xiang cannot stand firm, it may affect their Cui family.
"You've finally come out, you sly fellow. Of course, I can't find any evidence, but you have to provide me with some information. If you don't, I'll be finished tomorrow morning. The Emperor wants to make trouble for me, so he might banish me to the cold palace. Then your lives won't be easy either. If I'm banished to the cold palace, I'll drag everyone down with me."
Hearing Li Xiang's words, Cui Yunzhu wanted to slap himself twice. Why was he so rude? Why did he have to come here to see Li Xiang's joke? If he had known the result would be like this, Cui Yunzhu should have left at Zhangsun Wuji's doorstep just now, using the excuse of other work. Now, the ball has been kicked to his feet.
"Your Highness, what does this have to do with us?"
Cui Yunzhu immediately became anxious. He was just a bystander and should not be involved in such things. He did not expect Li Xiang to drag him into it.
"I heard from your third uncle the other day that you have solid evidence that someone's family is secretly colluding with Tubo. If I can get through this difficult time, you'll also benefit. We're a community now."
On that day, Mr. Cui Sanye wanted to use this matter to make a deal with Li Xiang, but Li Xiang felt that the chips were too small and were not worthy of making a deal with him. It just happened to be useful today, and there was no need to pay any price. The people of the Cui family were all smart and could easily think of all this. Although nothing could be found in the Tubo Guild Hall, if the Cui family could spit out that family, Li Xiang would immediately send people to search there. Would there be no evidence?
"Feng family."
Cui Yunzhu didn't need to go back and ask for instructions. Even if he had no brains, he knew that Li Xiang had tricked him again and pushed him to the edge of the cliff. If he didn't say anything, Li Xiang would really not be able to stop tonight. Tomorrow, Li Shimin would be furious and lock Li Xiang up in the East Palace again, then they would be finished.
Feng family? Feng Deyi?
Li Xiang suddenly remembered the information he had saved. This person had died during the Zhenguan period. He had once been one of the Three Dukes of the Imperial Court, but because he was too treacherous, he did not leave a good reputation. He had done many bad things in secret, but they had not been discovered.
"That old man has been dead for so many years. How could his family have any connection with Tubo?"
Li Xiang said with some surprise. If it was one of the major families, Li Xiang could still believe it, but such a family had been glorious in history, but now it has declined. If you want to expect to find some information from their home, it would be too difficult.
"Whether you have the ability or not, that depends on your Highness. I have already said everything I need to say. Your Highness's investigative abilities are not weak either. A little investigation will tell you the result."
After Cui Yunzhu finished speaking, he left quickly. He absolutely could not stay here for long today. If he stayed any longer, who knows what tricks Li Xiang would do. So this guy ran faster than a rabbit. Li Xiang wanted to say hello to him, but this guy had already disappeared.
"Someone come."
As soon as Cui Yunzhu left, Li Xiang shouted that Lu Xiugang and others were still searching the house, but they found some things that were not very useful. If they had enough time, they might be able to find something based on these clues, but they would be attending the morning court tomorrow, so these things could not be considered evidence.
Lu Xiugang came out of the building as soon as possible. He didn't know what Li Xiang was going to do next. Searching the Tubo Guild Hall was already a huge crime. If the Tubo Kingdom was unwilling, they might go to war with us at any time.
"Go to Feng Mansion."
Li Xiang casually put a piece of paper into his pocket, as if it were a confidential message. Lu Xiugang also saw it. In his mind, the Feng family had already declined and was considered a second-rate family in Chang'an City. How could this matter be related to them? Even if they rebelled against Tubo, the impact on the entire Chang'an would not be significant!
It was still impossible to mobilize any people from the Imperial City Office, but now there were more than 300 guards of the Eastern Palace. Li Xiang didn't have the time to wait for Lu Xiugang, so he left with his people without even saying hello. Lu Dongzan at the door also heard what he had just said, and his heart skipped a beat.
The Feng family is not their partner, but it is one of their contacts. Secretly communicating with foreign countries is not a small crime. For some big families, they will definitely find a relay family. The Feng family is such a family.
"Your Highness, have you found anything?"
Lu Dongzan stopped in front of Li Xiang's horse. If this guy didn't say anything, Li Xiang might still think that Cui Yunzhu might be playing tricks on him, but now that he saw Lu Dongzan standing up, this matter was probably a sure thing. On the one hand, Li Xiang was staring at this guy, and on the other hand, with just a glance, half of the people around him had already set off.
"I think we've gained something. Prime Minister, it would be best if you could maintain your current state at tomorrow's morning court session. While cultivating your own pawns in other countries isn't inherently wrong, you absolutely mustn't be too despicable."
Li Xiang's meaning was very clear, which made Lu Dongzan feel uncomfortable. You are obviously a little brat, but you dare to insult the prime minister of a country.
"If you can't get evidence, even if you are the crown prince, I will make you pay the price."
What Lu Dongzan said was also true. The relationship between the two countries was definitely not something that he, the crown prince, could bear...
