One morning, Princess Pingyang successively captured the residences of thirteen officials. All of these officials came from big families such as the five surnames and Qiwang, and each of them was above the fourth rank. It can be said that almost all the representatives of big families such as the five surnames and Qiwang in the court were warned by Princess Pingyang, and the court and the people were shocked for a moment.

However, although Princess Pingyang's approach was relieved, it also caused a serious consequence, that is, these thirteen officials jointly entered the palace to file a lawsuit, and they had to ask for an explanation no matter what.

It is worth mentioning that among these thirteen officials, Cui Gan, although he did not participate in the assassination of Li Xiu, and even did not care about Princess Pingyang's ruined family affairs, but as a member of the aristocratic family, he must also advance and retreat with the aristocratic family at this time. As the saying goes, people are in the world and cannot help themselves, which is what Cui Gan is in the current situation.

"Report to Your Majesty, Cui Gan, the Huangmen Minister, and thirteen others jointly requested to come to the palace to meet the saint!" An eunuch rushed to report the report.

"No!" Li Shimin waved his hand and refused very simply. This was not the first time Cui Gan and the others have requested to enter the palace, but they were all rejected by Li Shimin. It seemed that he also wanted to let these people go.

"Your Majesty, Cui Gan and others are determined to see Your Majesty. If you refuse again and again, I'm afraid they won't be willing to leave!" At this moment, Changsun Wuji stepped forward and suggested that Li Shimin and Cui Gan had no objection, but they could not really disappear. After all, this incident was too big. I'm afraid that the entire Chang'an City has been circulating all over the city.

"Hmph, their family was just smashed, and the people were fine at all, but Li Xiu almost died at their hands, and asked them to wait outside, and said that I was investigating the assassination of Duke Yan!" Li Shimin snorted coldly at this time. When he thought of Li Xiu's assassination, he couldn't help but feel angry and became even more angry with the aristocratic family.

Seeing that Li Shimin was so angry, Changsun Wuji did not dare to persuade him anymore, and Li Xiu, next to him, sat there. After reporting the assassination to Li Shimin, Li Shimin quickly ordered the whole city to search. Although he knew that it was very likely that the traces of the men in black could not be found, and even the clues were wiped clean by the aristocratic family, he could not give up like this. Even if it was to create a tense atmosphere, it would not make the people in the aristocratic family feel better.

"Li Xiu, how is your wound? Should you go back and rest first?" After sending the eunuch away, Li Shimin turned to Li Xiu again and asked. Although the imperial doctor had carefully examined Li Xiu and rebanded the wound, he was still a little worried. After all, Li Xiu's attack this time was also related to him. If he had not been plotted by the aristocratic family and summoned Li Xiu into the palace after the fire broke out in the bookmark office, there would have been no chance for him to assassinate him.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I'm in good health, and so many things have happened, I can't sleep even if I go back." Li Xiu owed his body slightly at this time. When he said this, he suddenly thought of something again, so he spoke again, "By the way, I don't know what's going on with the Printing Bookstore. Is the damage caused by the fire big?"

Because of Li Xiu's assassination and Princess Pingyang's army leading into the city, Li Xiu almost forgot about the bookmarking company. Then he suddenly remembered that although the fire in the bookmarking company was just a trivial matter compared to her assassination, it could not be ignored because of this.

When Li Xiu asked about the bookmarks, Li Shimin's brows frowned again, and a hint of anger flashed in his eyes. After a moment, he spoke: "At the second day of last night, the bookmarks suddenly caught fire. The fire was extremely high and he couldn't save it. Finally, he waited until the fire became weaker before it was put out. However, the entire bookmarks had been destroyed, and even the copper movable type was burned."

Although copper is metal, it will melt and change under the long burning of the fire, which can also prove the great fire at that time. Although Li Xiu was mentally prepared, when he heard that copper movable type was destroyed by the fire, he couldn't help but show a look of pain on his face. Although copper movable type can be remade and the printing press can also be rebuilt, he still felt extremely sad when he saw his previous efforts being destroyed.

"But luckily, the book printing company has not started printing new books for this period, and there are no craftsmen at night. However, when a fire broke out, some craftsmen came to put out the fire, and the two were a little injured." Changsun Wuji added at this time.

Hearing that there were not too many casualties, Li Xiu finally breathed a sigh of relief. After all, things were dead and there was no such thing to be rebuilt in a short time. However, the craftsmen in the printing house were trained by themselves. As long as they were still there, they would build the printing house in a short time with confidence.

"Your Majesty, I request the reconstruction of the Bookmark Office!" Li Xiu quickly said to Li Shimin very seriously that the Bookmark Office was the main reason for panic among the aristocratic families, so he could not give up anyway.

"I have ordered people to find another place in the imperial city as the base of the printing press. In addition, the money minting bureau will also cast copper movable type as soon as possible. As for the queen's funeral, Wuji, you should work harder. Li Xiu, you have devoted all your energy to the reconstruction of the printing press press during this period!" Li Shimin naturally knew the importance of the printing press, so he nodded without hesitation. In fact, before Li Xiu came, he had already ordered the reconstruction of the printing press.

At this moment, another eunuch trotted to him, which made Li Shimin frown and immediately scolded with an ugly expression: "Didn't I say that I'll let those people wait? What are you going to do?"

Li Shimin thought that this eunuch was still sending a message to Cui Gan and others, but he didn't expect that the eunuch secretly glanced at Li Xiu, and then hesitated: "Qi...Qi reported to Your Majesty, General Cheng is here, and is now asking for a meeting outside the hall!"

When Li Shimin heard that it was Cheng Yaojin coming, he stopped his anger and immediately ordered: "Please come in with Aiqing Cheng!"

The eunuch agreed and retreated. Li Xiu walked forward in surprise and asked, "Why did General Cheng enter the palace at this time?"

"Haha, I just sent someone to summon him into the palace. As for what he did? You will know soon!" When Li Shimin spoke at the end, a mysterious smile appeared on his face, which made Li Xiu and Changsun Wuji look at each other in confusion. He couldn't understand the intention of Li Shimin calling Cheng Yaojin?

After a while, Cheng Yaojin, who was tall and gray, stepped into the hall, first greeted Li Shimin, and then stood aside. However, he also noticed Li Xiu's injured arm, which surprised him. However, it was not the time to speak, so he didn't ask much.
Chapter completed!