Although Li Xiang did not have this idea, the servants in the palace were capable of doing anything. As long as Li Xiang did not go over, many people would most likely volunteer to rush forward and find a way to end the life of this second master. That would be equivalent to doing something for Li Xiang. Perhaps he personally would not be rewarded, but after his death, someone from his line would be able to take over.
There are many such things in the palace. One life is lost in exchange for the future of many people. However, Li Xiang did not want to harm his life. After all, he was a father's child. Li Xiang also wanted to see if he could train him. If he could, maybe he would have a helper in the future. If it really didn't work, then he might as well do it early and there would be no need to wait a few more years.
Li Chengqian was sitting in his room. When Li Xiang finished his breakfast, someone came over and said that the Crown Prince had gone to the Second Young Master's courtyard.
Li Chengqian really wanted to go over and take a look. If there was a way to reconcile, he still hoped that his two sons could reconcile. However, Li Chengqian was also a member of the royal family, so he naturally understood that this was impossible. If they could reconcile, would the brothers still be in such a state of conflict? In the current situation, not chopping each other with swords was already quite good.
After entering the yard, Li Xiang clearly felt that there were few people here, and even the grass next to it had grown.
This is basically impossible in the palace. There are so many eunuchs and palace maids in the palace. It is impossible for them to let the grass grow. But now it has grown here, which means one thing. Usually no one comes to this place. Except for the people in their yard, everyone else is hiding.
"Greetings, His Royal Highness."
When the people in the yard saw Li Xiang coming in, they all put down their work and came forward to salute. There were about a dozen people there. These people were placed with Li Jue according to the regulations. They had no way to leave here. When the day of assignment came, their fate was decided. Even if Li Jue was demoted to a commoner, you all had to continue to serve him.
"I'm going to go see your Second Master. You guys can do whatever you need to do. You don't need to follow me."
Li Xiang saw that he was not familiar with these people, and they must have been selected later. A lot of people had not been in and out of the East Palace in recent days, and he had to take some time to screen these people. If there were any enemies, letting them here would be like putting his life in their hands. Although they could cause harm to him openly, if they took advantage of him one day, his life would be over.
Of course, this is only the worst case scenario. Li Chengqian has been using it for a long time and has not found anything wrong, so Li Xiang feels that he is worrying too much. While thinking about these things, Li Xiang's right foot has already stepped into the door. There is a smell of medicine mixed with some rotten smell.
Li Jue leaned on the quilt. He was no longer the high-spirited second young master of the prince's family. It was obvious that he was almost out of breath. Li Xiang could see that he was not well taken care of. Even the window was not opened. If there was no frequent ventilation, it would not be of any benefit to a patient like him.
"Who is the head eunuch here, and who is the head maid?"
Li Xiang frowned and said, even if Li Chengqian arranged the fall from the horse, he is still the second young master of the Eastern Palace, how could he let people like you bully him like this?
The two men quickly knelt down. When they knelt down, Li Xiang saw that the corners of their mouths rose slightly, perhaps because they felt that what they did was right.
"Take them out and give them thirty lashes each."
When Li Xiang said this, both of them thought they had misheard. Didn't His Royal Highness want this kid dead? That's why they went to such great lengths to keep him from getting well, keeping the door locked tightly every day and not cleaning up all the things inside. Under such circumstances, this kid's mood would only get worse and worse, and he would soon die of depression. Did we hit the horse's hoof?
The two were about to say something, but were quickly silenced. Li Xiang's men were all experienced. If you talk nonsense, it may cause trouble for Li Xiang, so it is better to drag you out and beat you. After thirty hits with a big board, this person will probably be crippled. Even if he can survive, he will live a very miserable life in the second half of his life.
The remaining servants in the room were also very scared. They did not expect such an outcome. You know, it is impossible that the two leaders did everything here. They also had a part in it. It takes vision to do things in the palace. Li Xiang is now thriving, and suddenly a half-brother comes out and wants to cause trouble. If they don't know what to do, someone will naturally stand up and teach them.
There were many people who wanted to curry favor with Li Xiang, but Li Xiang was not in Chang'an City, so we had to find a way elsewhere. Through the advice of those people, they also felt that Li Jue's life would do no good to Li Xiang, so these people prepared to do their own thing. Unexpectedly, the flattery was not done well and he was actually beaten with thirty sticks.
"What are you still standing there for? Do you want to go out and get beaten too? Everyone's salary will be withheld for three months. Open the windows immediately. Let's keep the outside as it is. If I see what's going on in this yard again, don't blame me for being rude to you. You should know that I will keep my word."
Li Xiang was too lazy to talk nonsense with these people. When they heard what Li Xiang said, they were as if they had been pardoned and quickly stood up to work. Fresh air also came into the room, which made Li Jue open his eyes. He said, "I couldn't sleep last night because of the pain, and I only got a little sleep at dawn."
In addition to this, the servants below did not serve him attentively. Li Jue did not eat enough last night and always wanted to eat something, but these eunuchs deliberately did not give him food, hoping that he could pass away earlier. Anyway, no one came to see him now, and even if the eunuchs did something excessive, no one would pursue it in the end.
People outside were even wondering if this was Li Xiang's idea. If it was, then wouldn't you be offending Li Xiang by speaking out? Who would dare to offend Li Xiang these days? Not even the Prime Minister dared. Why would we offend him because of Li Jue?