"What's wrong with me?" Xue Bai angrily shouted: "I behave upright, sit upright, keep myself clean, observe etiquette when interacting with women, and am innocent with everyone. How can I allow you to slander me like this?!"

At this moment, he actually had a bit of Yan Zhenqing's old-fashioned and upright demeanor.

But as soon as he said this, everyone was embarrassed for him and shook their heads.

Even Yang Yuyao, who came from Shujing Palace, couldn't help but feel ashamed for Xue Bai after hearing this, and secretly said that it was a shame that he could speak out.

The hall couldn't help but be quiet for a moment.

"Everyone shut up."

Gao Lishi walked up to Yao Siyi, slapped him, and then glared at Xue Bai.

The reason for this was not that he was biased, but because Yao Siyi was a slave and Xue Bai was an official of the imperial court.

"Sage, everyone was drunk at the royal banquet today. It is inevitable that there will be arguments. What is the truth of the matter? Please allow me and the right minister to find the evidence."

Li Longji did not hide his displeasure and nodded lightly.

Gao Lishi carefully bowed and asked someone to ask Princess Hezheng, Fan Meiren.

At this time, the eunuch had found Xue Bai's official robe and confirmed what Yao Siyi said.

In fact, if something scandalous happened in the palace, it would not be verified in front of the ministers. However, Xue Bai entered the palace wearing a eunuch's clothes and shouted, "The palace is in filth and chaos", which made the matter difficult to end.

The clue about the official robe must be given in public.

Gao Lishi got the handkerchief in the official robe without saying anything. He quietly handed it to Li Longji for a look and whispered: "Since Xue Bai's official robe is in Yao Siyi's hands, it is not surprising to find anything."

"Since he likes to wander around the palace, why not give him a favor and give him training by General Gao?" Li Longji said calmly.

"He has a high spirit and can be killed but not humiliated."

"What? In General Gao's eyes, is he still a 'scholar'?"

"If the saint killed him, it would not be a pity for the old slave, but to be fair." Gao Lishi said: "He could have been the next Jia Chang, but he did not deserve it. He can be regarded as a 'scholar'."

"Scholars are noble and upright." Li Longji said, "But Shuzi is too romantic."

Over there, Zhang Bian secretly observed the saint's expression and said loudly: "Right Minister, what do you think about this matter?"

With this sentence, everyone's eyes fell on Li Linfu, including Li Longji, who also recovered from the low discussion with Gao Lishi.

Li Linfu's state was very strange, his eyes were gloomy, as if he was wandering away from the world.

Li Longji felt slightly confused and said, "Tell me about it."

At this moment, Li Xiu felt Li Linfu's hand tremble, and then the skinny and weak hand left him.

"My lord, I obey the order."

Li Linfu walked towards the palace, moving very slowly. Li Xiu could only see his back and felt that he might fall over or go crazy at any time.

Under the gaze of everyone, Li Linfu stopped and opened his mouth, but did not speak.

Only he himself knew that he suddenly forgot the wording he had just thought of.

"Sage, I have something to report." Zhang Bian stood up and said: "If you say that Xue Bai was dirty and messed up the harem, I don't believe it. But if you say that Yao Siyi framed Xue Bai, then how did Xue Bai escape the search? Just now

The right minister and General Gao are responsible for investigating this matter, what must they know?"

"Right Prime Minister."

"Right Prime Minister?"

"Right Prime Minister?"

Li Linfu stood there as if he hadn't heard anything, ignoring everyone calling to him.

Xue Bai looked at it, feeling a little anxious in his heart. Even if he could deal with Yao Siyi's frame-up today, the holy family would be greatly damaged. This was no problem. But if Li Linfu resigned from the prime minister at this time, he would not be able to act as a hidden prime minister.

It's not worth the loss.

"Could it be that the Right Prime Minister is ill?" Zhang Bian asked.

Li Heng also stepped forward, pretending to be concerned: "If the right minister is tired..."

"Old minister, I don't know whether I should say something or not." Li Linfu said slowly, "Although I don't like Xue Bai, I would like to use today to clarify something."

Xue Bai looked at Li Linfu's back, and rarely felt the similarity between them, that is, the perseverance to realize his ambition.

Probably only he and Li Xiu in the palace knew that Li Linfu might fall at any time.

"In the wells of Chang'an City, there are always rumors that the veteran minister's daughter and Xue Bai... have a close relationship, but their interactions are indeed based on courtesy."

After saying that, Li Linfu said no more and looked a little grim.

Hearing what he said, many people remembered that there were countless women who admired Xue Bai in Chang'an City, but from time to time, it was always said that there were only a few people who had an affair with him. As a result, Xue Bai was in trouble in the palace.

The lowest reason has been overturned, even women are not good, why take such a risk?

Yang Yuyao then whispered a few words to Yang Yuhuan. Yang Yuhuan understood, stood up, walked towards Li Longji unhurriedly, pulled Li Longji's sleeves, and whispered quietly.

"They say that my sworn brother is a romantic, and that's true. I don't know how many women in Chang'an like him. But the saint knows that he has always been undisturbed. You can know this matter just by looking at the people who interact with him the most. The Prime Minister said

To be honest, my third sister just met Li Qiniang not long ago..."

While talking, Gao Lishi also got some news.

After Yang Yuhuan finished talking to the saint, Gao Lishi came forward and whispered: "Sage, Princess Hezheng has already said that she is visiting her adoptive mother, and Xue Bai and her are innocent..."

Li Longji was not surprised at all. After hearing this, he completely understood the whole story. Xue Bai simply followed Li Yuetu to meet her adoptive mother.

But there was one last question, so he asked: "How did Xue Bai escape the search?"

"Princess Hezheng said that she had already told Xue Bai about the route and explained it in detail."

"Innocent?" Li Longji confirmed it one last time.

Gao Lishi nodded and said: "Innocent."

"knew."

What Li Longji cared about was his face. He looked around and felt that the ministers obviously did not think that someone had messed up the harem.

A rabbit that doesn't even eat the grass around its nest, what can it chew in today's time? But Yao Siyi, in order to cover up his sins, dared to say anything he shouldn't have said.

Seeing this atmosphere, Yao Siyi already felt bad. However, he couldn't hear what Yang Guifei and Gao Lishi were talking to the saint. Even if he guessed the content, he couldn't refute it, so he had to turn his head to look at Wu Huaishi... What he saw was a man full of emotions.

A murderous look.

Li Longji then waved his hand, and Gao Lishi was able to dispel those rumors. In an instant, all the rumors disappeared and the banquet continued.

~~

At this point in the banquet, Li Linfu could finally take his leave. He always had a stern expression on his face, as if he was unhappy because Zhang Bian used Yao Siyi against him. Afterwards, he would definitely fight back against Zhang Bian.

Xue Bai did not expect that after this incident, he would gain the image of a gentleman in Li Longji's heart.

"I usually only think of him as a romantic, but I didn't expect him to be so ungrateful to women. He is really focused on his official career and is not troubled by his love." That night, Li Longji commented and said with a smile, "Even Juro admits this."

"He is very talented and good-looking, and he has seen many beautiful women, so naturally he doesn't keep him in mind."

"I finally figured it out. He is stubborn and offends people everywhere, so he gets a lot of criticism. But he is indeed loyal and upright. He has good character, and in the end, someone always helps him."

Li Longji said this because Xue Bai did not confess Li Yuetu to Wei Shi in the end.

"Xue Bai didn't do it because he liked Yue Tu, nor did he do it to frame the prince. On the one hand, he was keeping an eye on his loyalty as a minister, and on the other hand, he wanted to fulfill Li Yue Tu's filial piety... It can be regarded as the behavior of a square gentleman.

"

At the end, he said with emotion: "As expected of Yan Zhenqing's student."

"Of course." Yang Yuhuan smiled: "Otherwise, how could I accept him as my adopted brother?"

Today's Tai Chi banquet was an unexpected joy for her. She could speak for her sworn brother calmly again...
Chapter completed!