"Old Shi, you are a celebrity now. Of course we are here to cheer you up," Li Tai, the fat little man, said with a smile.
"Yes, Lao Shi. You are not ordinary now. Your four sentences are regarded as good advice by many scholars and are posted where they study." Li Chengqian also praised Li Shen
"Brothers, please stop flattering me. Come inside and invite me." Li Shen politely led them inside.
"Brothers, please sit here for a moment. I'll go see if Aye has arrived." Li Shen apologized and left. He didn't want to get between them.
Not long after Li Shen arrived at the gate, a large group of people came over. The leader was Li An, and Li Shen knew that Li Shimin was coming.
He quickly opened the middle door to let Li Shimin's carriage in. Following Li Shimin came the queen, the fourth concubine, and many concubines who were close friends with Concubine Wei.
Princesses also came. Many princesses of Linchuan, Li Mengjiang, also came. There were no female relatives in Li Shen's house, only Wu Mei had not yet passed through.
So today it was Concubine Wei and Li Mengjiang who were in charge of entertaining the female family members. Li Shen asked Wu Mei to take the female family members to the back house, where there was a banquet specially for the female family members.
Li Shen also took Li Shimin and others to visit the palace. Li Shimin and others saw many things for the first time and were curious. When they arrived in the bedroom, Li Shimin curiously asked Li Shen what the table was.
"Aye, this is called a kang. In the winter, make a fire outside. It's very warm to sleep on by spreading the bedding on it."
"This is called a stove for burning coal."
"This is for bathing in the bathroom. There are two large water tanks on it, one for hot water and one for cold water. This is for adjusting the hot and cold water. There is also this large pool, which is the swimming pool, for playing in the water in summer." Li Shen gave them one by one. Li Shimin explained that they are nothing more than things for enjoyment.
"You really do what you say. You built this royal palace so magnificently. All the buildings are made of bricks, tiles and bluestones.
Water pipes are all made of copper pipes. Did you know that our country, the Tang Dynasty, is still short of copper? "Li Shimin felt sour when he saw Li Shen seeing such luxury in the palace.
He is the emperor, the king of a country. In terms of architecture, it is not as good as Li Shen's, that is, the area is larger than Li Shen's.
"Aye teaches us to do what we say. Besides, making money is just about spending money. Of course we have to enjoy it.
What's the use of making money and keeping it if you don't spend it. "Actually, these are the only water pipes. If we need to lay floor heating and tap water pipes. Li Shen probably can't afford to lay them yet.
"Your Highness Prince Ji, now the court is also short of money, why don't you hand it over to the court. Help the court tide over the difficulties." Cui Renzhi from behind gave Li Shen eye drops.
"What Cui Yushi said makes sense. Why don't you donate all the Cui family's property? Your Cui family has been a wealthy family for thousands of years. The wealth is enough to support the people of the entire Tang Dynasty for ten years." Li Shen couldn't tolerate him and said.
"King Ji is joking, those are all accumulated by the ancestors of my Cui family." Cui Renzhi laughed.
"Then my money didn't come from the strong wind. No wonder people say that your family is a vampire. What belongs to others belongs to the world, and what belongs to you belongs to you. I admire you very much." Li Shen didn't look at him after he finished speaking.
Continuing to hang out with Li Shimin, Li Shimin was very happy to see Li Shen quarrel with his family. Such mindless words from a censor really made Li Shen wonder how he became a censor. But when I think of some keyboard warriors in later generations who fought for the sake of fighting, I feel relieved.
"The aristocratic family is really getting worse from generation to generation." It was Tang Jian who spoke. He was also related by marriage to an aristocratic family, but he didn't expect Cui Renzhi to be so brainless.
Cui Renzhi's face turned red and white, and he didn't know how to answer the question.
Li Shen took Li Shimin and everyone around. They all appreciate the luxury of the palace. They are all bluestone, red bricks and red tiles. Li Shen really knows how to enjoy one courtyard and one scene.
The female concubines, led by Wu Mei, introduced various facilities, and the concubines were amazed. Li Shen also left a courtyard for Concubine Wei and Li Mengjiang.
They are all planted with exotic flowers and plants in different scenery, which makes these concubines and princesses very envious and praise Li Shen for his filial piety. Concubine Wei said a few words of modesty, and the princesses also envied Li Mengjiang.
Li Mengjiang is fifteen years old and has reached the age to get married. If it were a normal situation, he would definitely find a governor of a state or a general's son to marry, just like the newly married Princess Gaoyang.
I heard that Gao Yang looked down on Fang Yiai very much and would not allow Fang Yiai to have a bridal chamber. But Li Mengjiang is different. Her brother is capable and I heard that he has already prepared a dowry for Li Mengjiang.
There are only ten large shops in the East Market, and they have already passed the lease. There was also the 200,000 guan that was placed in the Daji Palace, but Li Shen did not bring it to the palace. It is said that it was also a dowry.
And Li Shen gave Li Mengjiang Soap 10% of the shares, which is tens of thousands of dollars a year. Nowadays, soap is very popular among Hu people.
Many princes from the prince's family are eyeing Li Mengjiang. Marrying Li Mengjiang is equivalent to bringing huge wealth, which is more than the wealth of many princes' houses.
Today's meal was prepared by the chef of the flavor restaurant. The flavor restaurant is closed today, so everyone came to the palace to help. The eighteen dishes were all delicious and delicious, and three years of Zhenguan wine were all on offer.
Each bottle is worth hundreds of dollars, leaving guests wanting more and lingering over it. Li Shen really spent a lot of money to entertain guests this time.
After the meal, the guests left, and Li Shen found Li Shimin who wanted his mother and sister to stay here for two days. Li Shimin disagreed. In the end, Li Shen paid ten bottles of four-year-old Zhenguan wine before Li Shimin agreed to stay for one day and go back tomorrow night.
In the evening, everyone had dinner in the front hall. Concubine Wei is very happy today. His son gave him a face.
"Shen'er, what are your plans for the future?" Concubine Wei asked as she served Li Shen some food.
"Mother, I am going to expand my business and make more money. In fact, I think this is good. It is much better than being an official, and it is much better than being an emperor.
You can do whatever you want. If you like, mother-in-law, you can come to my place from time to time for good food, drink and fun. I know that Concubine Mother wants me to enter the court, but Concubine Mother, have you ever thought about what benefits I can bring to you after entering the court?
I am a prince, but my salary is just that much? I think about not being impeached all day long, so my mother-in-law doesn’t have to worry about me.
Just follow the kid and enjoy yourself. If you need anything or want something, send someone to tell the kid. I will give you a warehouse. "Li Shen tried to persuade her while eating the food served by Concubine Wei.
"Hey, you kid, my mother and concubine know your character. You are right, you have whatever you want now. Why do you want to be an official and come to eat food?" Concubine Wei also figured it out. Li Shen is right.
"Sister, you also eat vegetables. If you go out to play in the future, you will live in my house. If anyone bullies you, you also tell me. My brother will spend money to kill him."
"Brother, don't talk nonsense. How can you buy someone's life? Thanks to you, my sister is living a good life in the palace." Li Mengjiang lightly hit Li Shen.
"Yes, Shen'er, your sister is very popular now. Many princes and princes are thinking about your sister.
You, Aye, have told me several times, but didn’t you say you would let your sister choose? I told you, Aye, that if your sister doesn't like it, you will definitely mess up the matter, so you, Aye, didn't grant the marriage. "Concubine Wei looked at her daughter with a smile.
"Concubine... stop talking," Li Mengjiang said coquettishly with her face flushed.
