In the Manlu Palace, the overjoyed Concubine Wan Gui poured out baskets of good words. From time to time, she cast a grateful look at Princess Pingyang. She also agreed to let Wan Xuandao go to Sun Moon Lake to become a disciple in three days... and she was very considerate and did not invite guests to pay homage. After all, These are extraordinary times.
After mindlessly accepting a disciple, Li Shan was confused. After leaving the Manlu Palace, he pulled Princess Pingyang's sleeve and refused to let go, "Third Sister?"
"Third sister, don't you explain?!"
"Let go!" Princess Pingyang scolded her before explaining: "First of all, when I got married, my mother was already seriously ill, and Concubine Wan Gui took care of her inside and outside."
"Oh." Li Shan understood now that he owed a favor. Considering that Princess Pingyang got married shortly after Dou gave birth to Li Yuanba, Concubine Wan Gui should have been the one to marry Princess Pingyang.
"Secondly, Concubine Wan Gui has won the trust of His Majesty and is in charge of the harem." Princess Pingyang whispered: "After the battle in Tiantai Mountain last year, when my father returned to Beijing, it was Concubine Wan Gui who asked for orders to have the Qianniu Guards on the left and right to patrol and guard..."
Li Shan followed Princess Pingyang's line of sight and looked over. In the distance was the patrolling Zuo Qianniu Guard, and even further away was the Chengqian Hall. He asked in a low voice, "Didn't it come from my brother-in-law?"
"It's just a pretense." Princess Pingyang shook her head and said: "Concubine Wan Gui made the suggestion, and the next day my father hinted that Sichang was in favor, and my second brother appreciated it. Don't you appreciate it?"
"Oh!" Li Shan drawled a long tone. It was already the last moment anyway. Although he still didn't want to involve Princess Pingyang and his wife, there were some things that there was no need to hide. He lowered his voice and said with a smile: "It seems that everything The noble concubine is also interested in King Qin."
"Perhaps." Princess Pingyang glanced at Li Shan and continued: "But by asking his younger brother to become a disciple of Huairen, he actually took a fancy to the fact that although the Wei Siwang has a great reputation, he does not want to compete for the legitimate son."
Li Shan didn't pay attention, and he choked and coughed repeatedly, "Cough cough... Third sister... cough cough cough!"
Princess Pingyang patted Li Shan on the back in a funny way and explained: "Jiangdu County Duke Wan Xuandao has a frivolous temperament, is not worth mentioning in terms of talent and learning, and is also domineering. That's why he caused trouble with Wang Xiaoqing and others in Dongshi last year. One game.”
"After being banned for three months, Wan Xuandao caused trouble again last month. He had a fight with Luo Yang, the only son of Yanjun Wang Luo Yi, outside Changlin Gate."
Last year, Wei Zheng and Zhang Cong worked together to suppress the matter. It was Wan Xuandao who was unwilling to rush to the palace to complain that made the matter worse.
But during the three months of being banned, Wan Xuandao still couldn't figure out that he was used as a weapon by Luo Yang that day... Naturally, he couldn't swallow this breath.
So after the ban was lifted, Wan Xuandao, who was awarded the Right Thousand Bulls Bodyguard, patrolled the palace every day and found an opportunity to conflict with Luo Yang... To put it bluntly, this was also to distance himself from the relationship with the East Palace.
"Third sister?" Li Shan cast a questioning look. He just broke up with Luo Yang, and there was no need to seek his own shelter. Whether the prince or the King of Qin ascended the throne in the future, Concubine Wan Gui would definitely be respected, and no one would It was necessary to deal with Concubine Wan Gui's only brother.
Princess Pingyang explained helplessly in a low voice: "There was a big fight, and Wan Xuandao accidentally knocked off the horse of Prince Anlu, who was passing by. There were rumors in the palace that Prince Anlu might be lame. Now it seems 80% likely It's true, otherwise there would be no need for Concubine Wan Gui to look for you.
"Prince Anlu?" Although Li Shan's voice was low, it was also a bit sharp.
"Um."
Of course Li Shan knew who the Prince of Anlu County was, Li Chengdao, the second son of Prince Li Jiancheng. Because his eldest son, King Li Chengzong of Taiyuan, died young, Li Chengdao was actually the eldest son of the crown prince.
Li Shan couldn't help but sigh, he really didn't have any good intentions, he wanted me to take the blame... Well, it's not really about taking the blame, he wanted me to protect the Duke of Jiangdu who didn't know the importance of it!
No wonder Concubine Wan Gui wants to find a supporter for her younger brother in the future, but to cripple Li Chengdao, Prince of Anlu County, who is very likely to become the third emperor of the Tang Dynasty, it is no exaggeration to say that it is really a big hatred!
But Li Shan also found it a bit funny. He remembered that Li Shimin's eldest son Li Chengqian was also lame in the original air. In this life, he became Li Jiancheng's eldest son.
"Sichang mentioned some time ago that my father was suspicious that you had secret contacts with the East Palace?" Princess Pingyang looked solemn.
"Well, Pei Shiju is very resourceful." Li Shan explained briefly, "The Crown Princess once summoned Su Dingfang's mother when she was offering incense in the temple. His Majesty knew about it...so Brother Dingfang had to return to Beijing."
"So Third Sister thinks it is a good thing for me to protect Duke Jiangdu?"
"Yes." Princess Pingyang said softly: "Concubine Wan Gui and Dong Gong are not on good terms, and now Wan Xuandao has a conflict with the crown prince's eldest son. Naturally, we have to find a backer for her... You, Li Huairen, canonize you as the heir, and you have won the trust of your father. He has deep connections and many good friends, but he is not involved in any direct affairs, so he is naturally the best candidate."
"Otherwise there are so many famous people in the court. Although you have a high reputation, you are still the same age. How could you be chosen?"
"Besides, haven't you driven all the disciples you took in from the village?"
Well, Yuan Junzhang was driven away, and Li Shan's eldest disciple was naturally driven away as well.
After saying these words, Princess Pingyang's tone was inevitably a bit ridiculing.
Li Shan coughed again. This matter made a big fuss... He thought they were interested in his talents, but he didn't expect that they were interested in his unbiased stance.
No matter whether the King of Qin or the Crown Prince comes to power in the future, Li Shan can protect Wan Daosheng... After all, he is not involved in seizing the legitimate son.
I really hope that Concubine Wan Gui will not regret it in the future.
Li Shan was pounding in his heart. In order to distance himself from the East Palace, the third sister must have worked too hard. It almost made the East Palace regard me as an enemy... No, no, the third sister most likely thinks that you have already devoted yourself to the King of Qin anyway. His subordinates must be rivals with Dong Palace, not to mention Pei Shiju!
If the East Palace wins in the end, you, Li Huairen, are struggling to protect yourself and naturally cannot protect Wan Xuandao. But if King Qin finally takes over the East Palace and Li Jiancheng loses, he has no right to seek Wan Xuandao's bad luck.
In fact, this favor...Li Shan didn't have to pay anything at all.
"Okay, okay, as long as Concubine Wan Gui is not afraid that her younger brother will mislead her, then just send it to her."
"To be honest with Third Sister, my little brother has mixed knowledge, but he actually got it from a god in a dream. I'm afraid Wan Daosheng won't be able to learn it!"
The two siblings walked all the way and happened to meet Zhang Cong, the Marquis of Nan'an County who was inspecting the palace. Li Shan did not conceal the matter and told Zhang Cong. Zhang Cong immediately cursed: "After being beaten, can I become my disciple?"
"Um?"
"Then my eldest son even received a beating for His Highness!"
The corners of Li Shan's mouth twitched, "Why don't you become your disciple to the eldest son of the Zhang family?"
Zhang Cong was also speechless. Is it really okay to refuse in this way?
Princess Pingyang changed the topic. Concubine Wan Guifei is really not involved in the fight for the legitimate son. You, Zhang Cong, are the brother-in-law of King Qin and have been working in Tiance Mansion for a long time. You are one of King Qin’s most loyal supporters. Li Shan doesn’t want to send you to her. Yes.
(End of chapter)
