Not long in the palace in the afternoon, Li Zhen returned home early. As soon as he changed his clothes, he heard a noise coming from the gate, as if someone was shouting something loudly.

Li Zhen was surprised and walked quickly to the gate. He saw that the gate had opened. Five or six people came in with stretchers. The one lying on the stretcher was his brother-in-law Cao Wen.

Li Zhen was shocked and hurriedly stepped forward and asked, "What happened?"

"I'm sorry, Mr. Cao had some surprise today!"

It was the voice of a young woman. When Li Zhen turned around, he saw that it was a gorgeously dressed lady, about her early twenties, with her hair combed, fair skin, and very pretty. She was wearing four long skirts, with her arms wrapped around red silk, and her chest was slightly exposed, revealing a large area of ​​white skin.

Li Zhen only felt that this woman looked familiar, and seemed to have seen her somewhere. The young woman saluted him slightly, "I am Dingxiang, the young master is Mr. Cao's brother!"

Li Zhen suddenly remembered that when he came to Luoyang on the first day, he saw this woman, together with Wu Furong, named Wu Dingxiang and Wu Sansi's daughter.

"So it's Lilac Girl. Thank you last time!"

Last time in front of Wu Chengsi's mansion, Wu Furong wanted to vent his anger. It was Wu Dingxiang who stopped Wu Furong and made Li Zhen feel a little fond of her.

Wu Dingxiang smiled and pointed at Cao Wen again and said, "Today, Mr. Cao was knocked down by a cheetah in my mansion! Fortunately, he was not injured, but was just frightened."

"Cheeta!" Li Zhen was startled. Does Wu Sansi actually raise cheetahs in his mansion?

He quickly stepped forward and looked carefully. He saw that Cao Wen's clothes were torn, his eyes were dull, and he was obviously over-scam, but he was not injured. This made him feel a little relieved and he quickly asked: "Please carry him in first!"

Li Zhen also ordered the maid Xiao Lian, "Take them in and put them in the inner hall for the time being, and you can go to the wine shop to get the wife back."

"Hey!" Xiao Lian agreed next to him and quickly took the stretcher to the inner hall.

Li Zhen asked Wu Dingxiang again, "Can the Lilac girl tell me what happened?"

Wu Dingxiang apologized: "It's a cheetah raised by Furong. She recruited several Western Region beast trainers to train beasts. She brought them to my mansion today. I wanted me to see it, but I didn't expect that Mr. Cao happened to pass by... Alas! I'm so sorry."

Li Zhen understood. Wu Furong's beast trainer trained several beasts and took Wu Sansi's mansion to show off, but ended up throwing his brother-in-law Cao Wen.

He thought to himself, 'Although the person was not bitten, if he was frightened, it would be just as troublesome!'

Wu Dingxiang seemed to understand Li Zhen's concern and hurriedly said, "Please rest assured, the Wu family will never shirk responsibility. Mr. Cao's subsequent treatment is covered by the Wu family."

At this time, the doctor of the Wu family who sent Cao Wen back walked up and smiled and said, "Don't worry, young master! Mr. Cao is not serious. He will be cured for two days of cultivation. I will come to see him tomorrow. In addition, I will also send you the decocted medicine."

Li Zhen nodded, "Thank you!"

Wu Dingxiang bowed to Li Zhen again and said goodbye. Soon after, Li Quan got the news that her husband was injured and rushed back in a panic, "A Zhen, how are your brother-in-law?"

Li Quan was so scared that Xiao Lian didn't explain it clearly to her, but said that the master was knocked down by a cheetah, almost scaring Li Quan to faint.

As soon as Li Quan entered the door, he rushed into the inner hall. Li Zhen hurriedly followed behind and said, "Sister, don't be anxious. My brother-in-law is much better. I just said something to me!"

Li Zhen was not comforting his eldest sister. Cao Wen was indeed a little better. His eyes were no longer as dull as when he first came. He was a little softer, but he did not fully come to his senses.

Li Zhen knew in his heart that he was just a little frightened and didn't even need to take medicine. He just had a good sleep.

Li Quan didn't know the truth, so he was so panicked that he was both sad and scared, and he didn't listen to a word his brother said.

She sat next to her husband, holding his hand and couldn't help crying, "Okay, what kind of staff are you going to be a staff member! You're even bitten by a leopard, so you can stay at home with peace of mind! Can't I support you?"

Li Zhen was amused and whispered: "Big sister, let your brother-in-law rest! The doctor said that he had taken the medicine and needed a good rest."

Li Quan felt it was reasonable, she wiped away her tears and followed her brother out of the room. At this time, the maid Xiaolian ran over and said timidly: "Madam, I can't find Aunt in the temple!"

"Forget it if you can't find it. You are watching the master next to you. If there is anything, call me."

"yes!"

Xiao Lian pushed the door and went in. Li Quan walked back to the inner hall and sat down. He sighed and said, "I advised him to stay in Gao's mansion, but he didn't listen. He must have said that he had a better future with Wu Sansi. He complained that Gao Yanfu was just a eunuch and lost his face. Now, it's so good that he was bitten by a leopard, which makes it even more embarrassing if it is spread."

"Sister, this is just an accident. Besides, the Wu family has also promised to take responsibility. I don't think it's a big deal. Sister, go to the wine shop first! Today I'm at home to take care of my brother-in-law."

"By the way, how about you going to the palace today?"

"I'm so bored, I have nothing to do. I came back after sitting for two hours. If I don't work tomorrow, I might have something else."

Li Quan nodded, "You go and do it! I asked Xiao Lian to take care of your brother-in-law. She is very clever and will notify me if you have any questions."

Li Zhen looked back at the door and hesitated and said, "Sister, buy two more maids! There is only one Xiaolian at home, which I don't think is convenient."

"I know, let's talk about it later when I finish my work!"

Li Quan has been preparing to serve wine to the palace these days, so he is so busy that he has no intention of thinking about other things.

She had no time to talk to her brother, so she got up and went to see her husband, told Xiao Lian a few words, left her some money, and hurried to the wine shop.

Li Zhen went out to the restaurant. No one was cooking at home, so he could only eat outside.

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As night gradually descended, Shangguan Wan'er hurried to Wu Zetian's imperial study room as Fengyi Palace in Taichu Palace. A eunuch quietly reminded her, "The emperor is in a bad mood, be careful!"

Shangguan Wan'er nodded slightly, "Thank you!"

She felt a little strange. Today's government affairs have been dealt with. Why did the emperor find her back to the imperial study? What must have happened?

Shangguan Wan'er gently pushed open the door and walked into the imperial study room. The room was filled with a faint fragrance. Wu Zetian stood in front of the window with her hands on her back, with a gloomy face. Shangguan Wan'er dared not interrupt her thoughts and stood quietly aside.

"What did you do this summer?" Wu Zetian asked coldly.

Shangguan Wan'er was secretly surprised. Is it related to her tonight's anger? She didn't know how to answer, and whispered for a while: "Wan'er doesn't know!"

"Then do you have any personal grudges with Lai Junchen?"

Wu Zetian walked back to the imperial case, picked up a volume of impeachment memorial, glanced at Shangguan Wan'er coldly, and the anger in his eyes gradually appeared.

Shangguan Wan'er still shook her head, "Wan'er has no personal grudges with him."

"Okay, explain this to me!"

Wu Zetian threw the memorial at Shangguan Wan'er's feet and said furiously: "You are so bold that you dare to change the Tang Dynasty rituals without authorization!"

Shangguan Wan'er knelt down in fear. She looked at the impeachment memorial of Lai Junchen in front of her and realized that it was she who buried her grandfather again in the summer. Her grandfather Shangguan Yi committed suicide because of the crime and was buried according to the standards of the common people, which became a great regret in their family.

Today in summer, Shangguan Wan'er secretly claimed that her family would bury her grandfather according to the courtesy of a prince. She did this very secretly, and only a very minority knew about it. She was actually impeached by Lai Junchen. This is someone who is interested in investigating her!

Shangguan Wan'er immediately understood who was doing this. She was panicked and didn't know how to answer. After a while, Shangguan Wan'er shed tears and said, "This is human nature. The granddaughter gives her grandfather a little filial piety, so why is it a crime?"

"Nonsense!"

Wu Zetian became even more angry. She stared at Shangguan Wan'er angrily, "Is your grandfather a commoner? He is a criminal! The court has its own etiquette, so you are not allowed to break the rules. This matter has spread in the court and the country. What should you do if you ask me to do?"

"His Majesty!"

Shangguan Wan'er shouted sadly: "Wan'er buried her grandfather at night, and even the coroner dared not invite him. Several tribe members quietly changed the coffin for her grandfather, but they were spyed. This is clearly a person who is interested is framed by Wan'er."

"Who will frame you? You said you have no personal grudge with Lai Junchen. Will he frame you? You have changed the etiquette system yourself, but now you have become reasonable. Are you going to piss me to death?"

Shangguan Wan'er bit her lip tightly, lowered her head deeply, and did not dare to argue anymore. Wu Zetian was still angry and glared at her fiercely, "Just kneel down and let me think about what to do with you. I will never forgive you this time!"

After a while, someone knocked on the door outside, followed by Gao Yanfu's voice, "Your Majesty, it's an old slave."

"Come in!"

Gao Yanfu pushed the door and came in. He seemed not to see Shangguan Wan'er kneeling beside him, bowing and bowing, "I'm going to see Your Majesty!"

"Have you found someone?" Wu Zetian asked in a calm tone.

Gao Yanfu stood quietly for a moment and whispered: "Report to Your Majesty, I have found the General."

The general was Xue Huaiyi. He disappeared in the afternoon. Wu Zetian ordered people to look for him everywhere. At this time, Wu Zetian slowly turned around and asked, "Where is he now? Why don't he go back to the palace?"

"Your Majesty, the General is here to the Central Chief Mansion now!"

"Lai Junchen?"

Wu Zetian frowned, "What did he do in Lai Junchen's mansion?"

"I don't know either. I asked a lot of people before I found out."

Wu Zetian pondered slightly, suddenly thought of something, and glanced at Shangguan Wan'er quickly. She then came back to her senses, and her eyes softened a little. She said to Gao Yanfu: "You wait outside first."

Gao Yanfu immediately lowered his hand and took it to the door gently. At this time, Wu Zetian slowly said to Shangguan Wan'er: "You have been with me for many years. You should know that the court is dangerous. If you tell me first, you will not be caught like today, and the court and the people will be excited. I hope you can remember this lesson carefully and not make similar mistakes again."

Shangguan Wan'er shed tears and said, "Wan'er knows she is wrong."

Wu Zetian's eyes became softer and he nodded, "Go down!"

Shangguan Wan'er stood up and bowed, slowly retreated. She walked out of the room and saw Gao Yanfu standing at the door with his hands hanging down, his eyes lowered, like an old monk entering into meditation.

Shangguan Wan'er glanced at him gratefully and left quickly until Shangguan Wan'er walked away. Gao Yanfu's long eyebrows trembled inadvertently, and a knowing smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

At this time, Wu Zetian said in the house: "Please come in with me, Lord!"

Gao Yanfu walked into the imperial study again, stood with his hands down, Wu Zetian carried him on his back, and after a while, he said coldly: "Go and tell him and let him go back to the White Horse Temple, and he will not be allowed to step into the palace gate again."

"Old slave obeys the order!"

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