Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

On the other side, Fang Yiai, who had hidden back in the Duke of Liang's mansion, was also found by the Qianniu Guards.

"Captain of the Imperial Consort's House, please follow us to Ganlu Palace. His Majesty has something to ask you."

"OK..."

Fang Yiai looked a little panicked.

Damn Gao Yang, he actually went to complain to His Majesty!

He thought Princess Gaoyang was just speaking in anger, but he didn't expect her to be so careless and actually do it.

Fang Yiai's neck shrank and he felt a chill on his back.

He had a bad feeling in his heart.

As the group walked out of the gate, they happened to meet Fang Xuanling who had just returned from his shift.

"Meet Fang Sikong."

Several Qianniu Guards hurriedly saluted Fang Xuanling.

Fang Xuanling waved his hand seriously.

He squinted his eyes and looked at Fang Yiai and Qianniu Guards, feeling that they were like escorting prisoners.

Could it be that this rebellious son got into trouble again behind his back?

Thinking of this, Fang Xuanling's face changed and he hurriedly asked Fang Yiai in a stern voice.

"Rebellious son, what's going on?"

Fang Yiai smacked his dry lips a few times, with regret and embarrassment on his face, but he didn't say anything.

He dare not say it!

I’m afraid that if I say it out loud now, I’ll have to go to Ganlu Temple to meet the emperor with half my life.

When Fang Xuanling wanted to press the issue, the captain of the Qianniu Guard clasped his fists and said.

"Sir Fang, Your Majesty is in a hurry to summon the Prince Consort, please forgive me."

"Well, go ahead. Don't keep His Majesty waiting."

Fang Xuanling nodded with a grim expression.

"Thank you, Fang Sikong, for your understanding."

After the captain of the Qianniu Guard saluted Fang Xuanling, he winked at his subordinates, and a group of people took Fang Yiai away.

Fang Xuanling watched Fang Yiai being taken away worriedly, his face turning ashen.

Then he turned around and hurried back to Duke Liang's Mansion.

He wanted to find someone to find out what mistake this rebellious son had made!

Ganlu Temple.

As soon as Fang Yiai was brought in by the Qianniu Guards, he was scolded by Li Shimin.

After cursing, Li Shimin stared at Fang Yiai with his sharp eyes and said in a deep voice.

"Fang Yiai, how do I treat you?"

"Your Majesty is very kind to me."

"Humph! I have treated you well, why do you want to take a woman from the Western Regions as your concubine? Is this how you treat Gao Yang?"

There was a hint of anger on Li Shimin's face.

"Your Majesty, I was bewildered for a moment. Please forgive me."

Fang Yiai did not make any excuses, but kowtowed and confessed his guilt.

The princesses of the Tang Dynasty had a high status, and the prince consort was a son-in-law who lived with the princess and needed to obey the princess's words.

As long as the princess did not cause a big royal scandal, the emperor would turn a blind eye to her unfaithfulness.

But it is not acceptable for the prince consort to act recklessly. This is an act with zero tolerance.

Fang Yiai was very clear about this, so he knew that all explanations were in vain.

Li Shimin stared at Fang Yiai with an uncertain expression. After a moment's silence, he gave an order to the official from the Ministry of Internal Affairs on the side.

"I will order that Fang Yiai's conduct is not good, and he will be dismissed from his position as Minister of the Imperial Household Department from today onwards, and demoted to Junior Minister of the Imperial Household Department."

"The former Junior Minister of the Imperial Household was promoted to Minister of the Imperial Household Department!"

The official from the Ministry of Internal Affairs standing guard on the side bowed respectfully.

"Follow the order."

He then left Ganlu Hall and hurried to the Secretariat to announce Li Shimin's edict.

The people of the Secretariat would draft a formal imperial edict based on the imperial edict and give it to the people of the Ministry of Personnel for review. If there were no problems, it would be issued directly.

Li Shimin glanced at Fang Yiai and said in a cold voice: "Fang Yiai, send him away when you go back, and this matter ends here!"

"Yes... Your Majesty!"

Fang Yiai bowed and replied in a deep voice.

When leaving the Ganlu Temple.

Fang Yiai was in a trance.

I didn't expect that such a small matter would cause such serious consequences after Princess Gaoyang made such a fuss.

Your Majesty demoted him from the third rank Taifu Temple Minister to the fourth rank Taifu Shaoqing, a full three levels lower!

"Damn Gao Yang!"

Fang Yiai cursed in a low voice with gritted teeth.

His heart twitched and the muscles on his face bulged.

And now His Majesty asked him to send Gunali away, which made him feel heartbroken and reluctant.

When Fang Yiai returned to his private residence in a daze, he saw Gunali being detained by Gao Yang's guards.

On the side, Princess Gaoyang put her hands on her hips and gave orders in a haughty manner.

"Take this bitch who seduces men out and beat her to death!"

"This princess gets angry when she sees you, a slut!"

"Yes."

Two guards carried the struggling Gunali and were about to go out to execute her.

This scene made Fang Yiai's eyes turn bloodshot.

"stop!"

Fang Yiai roared angrily.

Then he ran over angrily and pushed the two guards away.

"Master, I am so scared."

When Gunali saw Fang Yiai coming, she threw herself into his arms as if she had seen a savior.

In an instant, tears wet Fang Yiai's clothes on his chest.

Fang Yiai patted her back gently and said in a warm and soothing voice: "Don't be afraid, Gunali, everything will be fine with me here."

This scene made Gao Yang's blood boil.

She shouted sternly, "Fang Yiai, how dare you disobey this princess!"

"Do you want to be a pair of star-crossed lovers with this bitch?"

"If so, this princess will grant you your wish!"

Princess Gaoyang was almost furious. She didn't expect Fang Yiai to be so bold as to do this in front of her.

You gave him face, didn't you?

Fang Yiai walked up to Princess Gaoyang and spoke in a low voice with a grim expression.

"Gao Yang, do you really want to drive me to death?"

"Then don't blame me. Tell Father about you and Monk Bian Ji. At worst, we'll both die together!"

Fang Yiai's mind was filled with anger, and he was now desperate.

Instead of wasting your own energy, it is better to go crazy and waste others' energy.

Princess Gaoyang was stunned.

I didn't expect that the coward who usually obeys her orders would be so manly today.

She clenched her fists tightly, with an uncertain expression on her face.

If the emperor knew about this scandal, he would definitely blame her no matter how favored she was or how respected her status as a princess was.

Because this incident would bring shame to Duke Fang Xuanling of Liang, the emperor would definitely punish her and Master Bian Ji in order to appease this great hero.

Her punishment was not serious, at most she was just scolded, but her lover, Master Bian Ji, might lose his life.

Although Gao Yang is arrogant and domineering, he is smart.

After weighing the pros and cons, she made the decision reluctantly.

"Let this bitch go, let's go!"

When they reached the gate, Princess Gaoyang suddenly stopped, turned around and said with a grim face.

"Fang Yiai, this is just the first time, never again!"

"Don't think that I'm afraid of you. If I find out that you're still messing around with a woman of questionable character, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

After saying this, she left without looking back.

In the courtyard, Fang Yiai felt a sense of fear.

He didn't know who gave him the courage to say those words to Gao Yang.

However, after saying it out loud, I feel really relieved!

"master..."

With tears in her eyes, Gunali timidly grabbed Fang Yiai's sleeve.

Fang Yiai patted the back of his hand comfortingly and said helplessly.

"Gunali, you can't stay in Chang'an any longer. I'll have someone send you back to your hometown in Qizhou later. I'll come see you when I'm free."

"I will obey you, Master."

Gunali nodded sensibly.

...

Princess Chengyang's Mansion.

Du He accompanied Li Yi for a walk in the garden.

Behind them, Du He's attendant reported in a low voice.

"Master, Princess, I have found out the information you asked me to find out."

"The consort Fang Yiai was summoned by His Majesty to Ganlu Palace and reprimanded. He was also demoted three ranks and was demoted to the position of Junior Minister of the Imperial Household."

This was not considered secret information. Any information that had been drafted by the Secretariat and reviewed by the Ministry of Personnel could easily be leaked.

Du He turned around and threw him a small bag of silver: "Thank you for your hard work. Go have a drink with the brothers. I won't go out today."

"Thank you, sir."

The guard walked away grabbing the purse, his face full of excitement.

Just because the master treats them well, these servants will swear to protect the master's safety until their death.