Seeing the emperor's majestic gaze, Concubine Yang's heart skipped a beat and she weakly replied: "There are such rumors outside..."
"Is it a rumor from outside? Or did Ke'er bring it up to you?" Li Er asked coldly.
"It's a rumor, a rumor... Your Majesty, it's my own idea, and Ke'er doesn't know about it." Concubine Yang had already sensed that something was wrong in the atmosphere, and quickly excused her son.
Li Er snorted coldly, stood up and said, "Since this is your first offense, I won't argue with you this time. I have my own arrangements for Ke'er's education. Just take care of yourself and don't interfere."
"Yes, yes, I know I was wrong."
Li Er walked out of Concubine Yang's palace with a livid face, and then went to the Li Zheng Hall of the harem.
"I've been paying attention to the rumors in the palace recently. Someone is planning to take action against Xiao Rui and Cheng Qian."
The queen was surprised and said: "Who is so bold? From the harem?"
Li Er shook his head, "I'm afraid the mastermind behind this is outside the palace, but he is targeting the prince inside the palace."
Then Li Er told his guess, and the queen was convinced.
"Yes, everyone knows that Xiao Rui is a famous teacher, and the children who have been taught by him are all talents. Whether it is the dandy team sent to Youzhou, or Fang Er and Cheng Qian, in short, the people around Xiao Rui are all It can be reborn.”
"But precisely because of this, Xiao Ruicai cannot get involved in the fight for the legitimate son."
Li Er nodded and said: "Yes, Xiao Rui has always maintained a tacit understanding, that is, he only brings Cheng Qian a child. Even if he didn't like Cheng Qian very much at first, he still brings him up in a lively manner now."
"It is precisely because of this tacit understanding that your plan to give Qingque to Xiao Rui was stopped by me."
Li Er glanced at his wife apologetically and said with emotion: "As a father, I have many sons, so I shouldn't be biased. But as an emperor, for the sake of the future safety of the children, brothers should not fight each other. Only Cheng Qian can be strong enough."
The queen said gratefully: "Erlang, the children will understand your painstaking efforts in the future."
Li Er waved his hand and said: "Forget it, let's not mention it. Send someone to notify Xiao Rui and tell him that the wind is blowing."
This is not just Xiao Rui's trouble.
The next day, Li Daozong asked to see the emperor.
"Cousin Chengfan, why are you free to chat with me today?"
Li Daozong said with a smile on his face: "I came to see Your Majesty today because I have something to ask for."
"Is there something wrong? Business or private matter?"
"Private matters! How dare Dao Zong abolish public affairs for private reasons?"
Li Er promised, "Private matters, between you and me, if there is any private matter between you and me, just ask. Is it the child's marriage? Or are you short of money?"
Li Daozong's old face turned red, "None of them. It's just a small matter. I want to ask your Majesty to help me find a favor and give the child to the champion to educate him for a few days."
What?
Li Er didn't seem to understand. Li Daozong explained in detail that his youngest son Li Jingren was not good at literature and martial arts. He had been in Hongwen Hall for two years and was still a playboy, so...
"Cousin, have you heard some rumors?" Li Er asked with a smile.
Li Daozong blushed, "There is indeed a rumor. But I think it is true that the champion has real abilities, and Jingren is a kid. No ordinary gentleman can control him."
"But I haven't heard that the champion intends to accept a disciple. I am not familiar with him and have no friendship with him. It seems inappropriate to directly ask for it..."
Li Er waved his hand to stop him, "Cousin, let me think about it."
"What? Your Majesty can't order the champion?" Li Daozong asked in surprise.
Li Er was slightly startled, and nodded quickly: "Yes, I can't control this bastard. Cousin, you are not an outsider, so I won't hide it. Although Xiao Rui is my son-in-law, he does things. He never said hello to me, I was always wiping his butt..."
"Oh, that's a donkey. Not to mention my father-in-law, even his biological father, Song Guogong Xiao Yu, can't control him."
Here……
Li Daozong scratched his head, "Then I..."
"Cousin, Xiao Rui is also the son-in-law of my Li family, and you are also his cousin. Why don't you go and ask in person? He doesn't give me face because he is used to it. But I should give you, my cousin, face anyway."
Li Er said so deceptively.
Li Daozong stepped back doubtfully, walked out of the palace and looked back, wondering in his heart, was I being perfunctory?
Li Daozong was just the first person, followed by Yuchi Jingde, Liu Hongji, Niu Jinda,...
Li Er simply asked people to stay outside the palace, saying that he had been busy with official duties recently and had not seen guests.
Xiao Rui from Xiaojiazhuang was fishing that day, and Lao Li Yuan was on hand to give instructions on fishing techniques. The grandfather and grandson were enjoying themselves, and it was a rare leisure time.
"Third uncle, my nephew is here to see you. I haven't seen you for a long time. Is your third uncle still strong?" A tall and elegant man appeared at the entrance of the village.
Old Li Yuan watched from a distance, and it wasn't until the other party approached that he suddenly said: "It's Chengfan, you are a rare visitor."
"I've been busy with official duties. Don't come to visit me less. Third uncle, please don't blame me."
"No wonder, it's all for the Tang Dynasty. Zang Feng, do you still recognize your Daozong uncle?" Old Li Yuan introduced him.
Xiao Rui put down his fishing rod and hurriedly greeted him, "Of course I know him. He is one of the two most famous generals in the clan. Who knows his name? Xiao Rui has met Uncle Dao Zong."
"Master Marquis, I am disturbing you."
"Where are you talking? We are all our own people. This is our own home. There is no need to be polite to the juniors." Old Li Yuan pointed to the seat next to him, "Come on, come on, Chengfan, come over and fish with your third uncle, and we can chat. Zang Feng , go prepare the meal, and fry two of them yourself."
ah?
Li Daozong quickly stopped him: "Third uncle, how can this be done? Lord Marquis cooks..."
"This is a courtesy for one's own talents. Outsiders are not qualified to taste Zangfeng's craftsmanship. In Xiaojiazhuang, there are no official positions, only family members. No restrictions, come and come." Old Li Yuan invited again.
Xiao Rui echoed: "Uncle Daozong is busy with people, so he usually can't invite you. Today I am here, and you must try my nephew's cooking. You chat and fish with the old man, and I will prepare the meal."
After sending Xiao Rui away, Old Li Yuan's expression changed and he asked in a deep voice: "Chengfan, what happened? Are you looking for me? Or are you looking for Xiao Rui?"
Li Daozong was slightly shocked, but then he was relieved. Jiang was still very hot, and it was not surprising that the Supreme Emperor could see through him at a glance.
"It's just a small matter. I want to ask Mr. Hou for help, but I have no friendship with him, so I need to ask my third uncle to help me intercede."
Li Yuan nodded, "Tell me what happened."
Li Daozong told the story again, just as he said in the small study room of Taiji Hall.
Who is old Li Yuan? Wen Xianyin knew the meaning of Ya, and soon sensed the atmosphere of conspiracy. He had the same idea as Emperor Li Er. Someone wanted to use a dirty trick against Xiao Rui.
After pondering for a long time, Old Li Yuan looked at Li Daozong seriously and said: "Chengfan, you have to listen to me on this matter. Go back after eating. Don't embarrass Xiao Rui. He doesn't accept disciples."
"Third uncle, why is this? You are..."
