"Your Highness, what do you want me to do?"
Lord Ma took two deep breaths, then caught up with Li Xiang in front of him. At this moment, Lord Ma had no other choice, and Li Xiang had just said that you can't take your son back just by shutting up. There is no such easy thing in the world.
"It's not difficult actually. Sir Ma, please submit this memorial later. When the court is dismissed, you will be able to see your family."
Qian Ping handed a memorial to Lord Ma. When Lord Ma saw the first line of words, he immediately broke out in a sweat. It was actually praising Li Xiang for capturing a Goguryeo spy yesterday. If this memorial came from someone else, it would not be a big deal. After all, Li Xiang did catch the person, and according to preliminary interrogation, that person was a Goguryeo spy.
But these words must never come out of Lord Ma's mouth, because Lord Ma has always been the most powerful advocate of the Five Surnames and Seven Ancestral Families in the court. If these words come out of Lord Ma's mouth, then the other people in the court from the Five Surnames and Seven Ancestral Families will feel confused. They have already prepared to attack Li Xiang, but Lord Ma suddenly did this, which is completely different from what they had discussed before, and these people will immediately fall into paralysis.
"Your Highness, you are trying to kill me!"
Lord Ma was so angry that he almost stamped his feet. If this memorial was handed over, and if it was handed over from his hands, would the Five Surnames and Seven Families let him go?
"How can you say that, Master Ma? If you all attack me together today, I will probably die too. Don't you understand the principle that it is better for me to die than for my fellow Taoists? Besides, Master Ma also needs a transformation. After breaking away from the Five Surnames and Seven Families, Master Ma can do many things he wants, and I can also protect Master Ma for the rest of his life."
Although Li Xiang made a promise, it can be seen from Lord Ma's face that he does not believe Li Xiang's promise at all. Although Li Xiang is the eldest grandson of the emperor of the Tang Empire, compared with the Five Surnames and Seven Families, Li Xiang is the weakest among the weak.
"I know Master Ma doesn't believe me, but Master Ma, consider this. You're already over fifty, and there's no chance of having children. If you lose this son, it would be the worst of the three unfilial acts: having no descendants. Can you count on a group of daughters to carry on the family line? But if you listen to me, at least there's still hope. I won't necessarily lose to the Five Surnames and Seven Families."
After Li Xiang finished speaking, he strode away. He knew that Lord Ma was a smart man. If he couldn't even analyze this matter clearly, Li Xiang would not have sent anyone to find him.
"Your Highness, will this person cooperate with us?"
Qian Ping said with some concern that Lord Ma was still standing there, as if he had lost his soul. Of course, this was normal. The choice at this moment should be the most important one in Lord Ma's life.
"As long as he's not stupid, he should know where to sit. Who else but Master Ma?"
Li Xiang never fights a battle without confidence. He did a lot of things last night because he was afraid that this man on horseback would not obey his orders. If he did, the others could serve as reserve troops. But if this guy did not obey his orders, Li Xiang had other people to take his place, but their official positions were not as high as his.
"Greetings, Your Highness."
People kept greeting Li Xiang along the way, but Li Xiang stopped in front of a seventh-rank official.
According to the rules of the Tang Dynasty, officials of the fifth rank and above could attend the grand court meeting. If there was an official of the seventh rank who could attend, he would be the magistrate of Chang'an County.
Although this position is only of the seventh rank, it is the first county magistrate in the world and is in charge of many places in Chang'an City. Therefore, it is also a crucial position. However, since the early years of this dynasty, it has been in the hands of the five surnames and seven families. It is currently in the hands of the Qinghe Cui family. This person is also Cui Yunzhu, a direct descendant of the Cui family, and the cousin of Cui Yuncheng who was humiliated yesterday.
"Master Cui, are you here to laugh at me today?"
Li Xiang saw that this guy was in high spirits, and he must be thinking about taking revenge on him in the court later. Yesterday, Li Xiang set a precedent by slapping the Cui family in the face in front of the common people. If the Cui family did not take any action today, the reputation of the world's number one wealthy family would be lost.
In addition, the other families of the Five Surnames and Seven Families also issued orders, and they must fully cooperate with the Cui family's actions. They must punish Li Xiang. Such a thing has never happened before. If they don't suppress Li Xiang's arrogance, they will have no good days in the future.
"Your Highness, what are you talking about? I am only a seventh-rank county magistrate. I have no right to speak in this court. I came here just to learn from you gentlemen."
Cui Yunzhu said with a forced smile that his cousin's injuries had been treated by someone. He was the most promising next generation of the Cui family, but after being disciplined by Li Xiang, his reputation alone could not be restored, so he had withdrawn from the ranks of the most likely heirs.
Among the many branches of the Cui family, after Cui Yuncheng withdrew, Cui Yunzhu and his branch had no hope and could only wander in the middle class in the future, so they hated Li Xiang very much.
"Master Cui, please study slowly. I will go over first."
Li Xiang was too lazy to talk nonsense with this guy and was about to leave, but who knew that this guy was so bold that he actually stepped in front of Li Xiang.
Most people would not dare to block the emperor's grandson's way, but if it were the Cui family, the richest family in the world, they would really do it.
"Your Highness, wait a minute. My master asked me to tell you something. Don't go too far with some things. Otherwise..."
Cui Yunzhu did not continue speaking, but the cruelty in his eyes was already revealed. Threatening the emperor's eldest grandson in front of the palace hall showed that the Cui family was indeed arrogant.
"Haha, you're so brave..."
After Li Xiang finished speaking, he slapped someone in the face. In front of so many people, Li Xiang framed the core members of the Cui family.
"You dare to hit me?"
Cui Yunzhu obviously didn't believe this, but then he was slapped on the other side of his face.
"A good dog doesn't block the road, so I'll hit you."
This guy had a palm print on each side of his face. Li Xiang almost laughed out loud at his funny look.
"You assaulted an imperial official for no reason. Even if you are the eldest grandson of the emperor, the emperor must give me an explanation today. My family of Cui is not to be bullied."
The man took two steps back, afraid of being beaten again.
"Who saw me hit you?"
Li Xiang stood with his hands behind his back. Those who heard this hurried away. Even those who were discussing nearby just now disappeared without a trace...
Cui Yunzhu: "This..."
