"Your Majesty, the food is cold, do you want to heat it up?"
The attendant outside the room cautiously poked his head in and asked cautiously.
"Hot, hot, hot? So hot!"
Li Er was now annoyed and regretful, and said impatiently,
"Get out, get out, get out, I won't eat today!"
The attendant was stunned and turned to look at the Queen.
"Please step back first. Come up again when I call you."
Changsun Wujia waved his hand gently.
"Yes Yes……"
The attendant breathed a sigh of relief and quickly evacuated.
In this situation, he would feel trembling if he stayed for one more second.
When it comes to royal secrets, the more you know, the easier it is to get into trouble!
"Er Feng, I'm not talking about you."
Changsun Wugou stood up slowly, walked behind Li Shimin, and scolded helplessly,
"You are so calm in front of your courtiers, and you can bear it even if you are scolded. How come you can't hold back your anger in front of your own children?"
"You can actually say such heart-breaking words. This time you have completely broken Qingquan's heart."
Despite the scolding, she still rubbed her husband's back very considerately, soothing Li Er's depression.
"Then...I am her father!"
Li Shimin turned his head slightly and said dullly,
"What the father says is what he says. There is no reason for children to talk back and resist. This is unfilial!"
"I govern the world with loyalty and filial piety, but in the end I can't even cure my own children. If you tell me, that won't be a joke!"
When the eldest grandson Wuji heard this, he curled his lips.
"According to what you say, if you really want to be filial, you should be the King of Qin now, not His Majesty."
she muttered.
"What did you say?" Li Shimin raised his eyebrows and almost slapped the table again!
Inverted! Inverted!
Not only can’t he treat his children, but his wife even arranged for him to come!
"Okay, okay, don't be angry, don't be angry."
Changsun Wujia grinned, pressed his shoulder and said,
"I'm teasing you, why can't I help teasing you?"
"In the Tang Dynasty, it is true that we govern the country with loyalty and filial piety, but we may agree with foolish loyalty, but not with foolish filial piety. Don't you think so?"
Li Shimin snorted lightly, but did not refute.
Of course he doesn't approve of foolish filial piety, otherwise what he is sitting on will not be a dragon's chair, but probably a tiger's chair!
"When children grow up, they will always have some ideas of their own."
Changsun Wugou said softly,
"Qingquan is no longer the silent and well-behaved girl she used to be. Look at her high-spirited look just now. I believe she is a female general!"
"I even saw a bit of your eldest sister in her!"
Li Shimin was silent for a moment.
"...It's a bit like it."
He admitted,
"Remember when we brothers and sisters worked together and formed forces separately, sister Pingyang did the best! Second was me, then the eldest brother. As for the fourth brother...heh, it's not worth mentioning."
"Sister Pingyang is capable, has clear ideas, and has her own opinions. In just a few months, almost from scratch, she gathered nearly ten thousand warriors in Hedong, called the Women's Army! At that time, I was fighting in Guanzhong and was almost surrounded to death, but it was she who saved me Got me!"
"It's such a pity that she died so young... At that time, besides my mother, she loved me the most."
There was a look of reminiscence in Li Er's eyes.
If the eldest sister, Princess Pingyang Li Zhizhi, was still alive, with her prestige and support, maybe he could successfully become the prince and inherit the empire, right?
maybe……
Although the eldest sister loves herself, she is more considerate of the overall situation and may choose to support her eldest brother. Then the difficulty of her own coup may have to be raised several levels...
While the one on the other end was sighing in memory, the other end, Changsun Wugou, had already found an entry point.
"That's right. He is capable, clear in thinking, and has his own opinions. Qingquan is the same!"
Changsun Wuguo answered,
"Since the establishment of Fenglei Bank, Ting Ming has not done much to take care of the affairs. Qingquan is basically taking care of and running it. How has her management been in the past few years? You can tell me based on your conscience."
Li Shimin touched his nose.
"It's pretty good." He could only say.
Fenglei Bank's strong financial resources have greatly alleviated the pressure on food and wages for the Northern Expedition, which Li Er must admit.
And this abundant financial resource was the result of Li Qingquan's hard work day and night.
"Yes, so Qingquan is a replica of Princess Pingyang, except that one is strong in military affairs and the other is strong in economics. There is no distinction between the two."
Changsun Wuguo said again,
"How could such a talented and capable woman be willing to marry an ordinary person?"
Li Shimin curled his lips.
"That's what you said... then Sister Pingyang is also married. She married Chai Shao early." He muttered.
When the eldest grandson Wuji heard this, he immediately rolled his eyes.
"How talented is Chai Shao? What level is Du He?"
She said angrily,
"Although I haven't arrived yet, I can tell from your words that you asked Ting Ming to comment on Du He, but Ting Ming didn't speak clearly. Don't forget that his nickname is straightforward and he never speaks ambiguously. "
"I can tell from his appearance that this Du He is by no means a talented person, at most he is a filial child."
"Such a person may be worthy of a princess, but he is indeed not worthy of a clear spring."
Li Shimin looked a little confused.
After his wife's repeated persuasion, he was a little shaken.
"In other words, for such an outstanding woman, it would be such a waste if you ask her to give up her career to support her husband and raise children."
Seeing this, the eldest grandson Wugou hurriedly hit the railway while it was hot.
"Don't you always cherish talents the most? Now that the world is at peace, everything is waiting for prosperity. Although I am a female, I also know that the economy is the foundation of people's livelihood."
"A master in managing finances like Qingquan would have been a favorite in the eyes of the emperor in the past. It would be better if you insist on destroying her ability... you will also break your own arm!"
Gudong.
Li Er took a sip of tea and his face became more and more tangled!
"Okay, okay! Stop talking, I understand..."
He put down the teacup and helplessly spread his hands, saying,
"What should we do?"
"I have already said what I said, and I personally made a promise to Du Ruhui in front of so many people. How can I go back on it?"
"If I regret this, do I still want this old face?"
"Sigh... I was so excited at the time that I didn't even think about it that much!"
Now being analyzed by his wife, he felt a little regretful.
But...it's too late!
"Don't be anxious, don't be anxious..."
Changsun Wugao's eyes were shining with the light of wisdom, and he said in a deep voice,
"This oral marriage has not been announced to the world yet, it is only circulated in a small area, so... there is still room for change."
"Tell the other people present to keep silent, and then summon Du Ruhui to talk and make it clear. I think... he will definitely understand."
Li Shimin's brows twisted into two earthworms.
"I...I won't come to talk! I can't afford to embarrass that person!" he said, brushing his sleeves.
"I just know how to save your face!"
Changsun Wugu spat at him and then said,
"Okay, you don't have to worry about this. I will come forward and talk to him."
Li Shimin let out a long sigh.
"...That's all it can do."
The emperor and empress were making calculations when they heard a voice coming from outside the house.
"See Your Majesty."
The eunuch who delivered the message held a memorial in his hand and said respectfully,
"Your Majesty, please personally read the memorial from Zhongshu Province."
Li Shimin was startled.
"Zhongshu Province?"
He wondered,
"If there's anything important, I'll send you a separate note right now."
With that said, Li Er stood up and took over the memorial.
"Reply to Your Majesty, this is a note of thanks from Mr. Du."
The eunuch who sent the message responded.
Li Shimin: "..."
Wow.
Taking a look at the memorial, it goes without saying that Du Ruhui's literary talents are eloquent and eloquent.
But Li Er became more and more confused as he watched.
"Back off."
He waved.
The eunuch who sent the message retreated.
"Alas! Maid Guanyin..."
Li Shimin turned to look at his eldest grandson Wugou, handed over the memorial in his hand, put his hand on his forehead and said,
"This thank-you note is here, and it has already slipped under Zhongshu's door!"
"I don't know how many people know about this now... We can't go back on our word even if we want to."
"I see, it's better to do more work on the Qingquan. You must get married, even if you marry a few years later, but you must not regret it! This is about the face of the royal family, and it is also about my relationship with Du Ruhui!"
What a headache!
Lao Du, Lao Du, you are so quick at getting the discount! I was still working on it yesterday, but today I wrote such a "magnificent article".
Changsun Wugu glanced at the memorial and pursed his lips.
"Now that everyone knows it, my method won't work."
She also sighed,
"I can only go and persuade Qingquan. If she is willing, it shouldn't be a problem to marry again two or three years later."
"This is really..."
The emperor and empress looked at each other and both touched their foreheads.
You are so immortal, why did you agree to such a marriage!
…
Tai Chi Palace, Xuanwu Gate.
Xu Fenglei slept until dawn, then rode out on horseback and walked to the gate of the imperial city.
Bang bang bang!
Without him having to say anything, the city gate opened, and a familiar face appeared inside.
"I've met the Grand Master."
Chang He raised his hands and said respectfully.
"Chang He, you are fine."
Xu Fenglei got off his horse, returned the salute briefly, and then said with a smile,
"Standing at the palace gate, thank you for your hard work."
Hearing this, Chang He waved his hands repeatedly.
"I'm just a guard at the palace gate, what's the hard work?"
He said hurriedly,
"The Grand Master marched to the north, eating in the wind and drinking in the dew. To say the hard work is a hundred times better than the last general!"
"Come, I will lead the horse for you. Your Majesty has said that when the Grand Master enters the palace, you can ride a horse."
After saying that, Chang He grabbed the bridle and pulled the horse into the palace.
The guard of Xuanwu Gate personally leads the horse!
Apart from Xu Fenglei, I am afraid that only the emperor has such treatment.
"If you don't go to court today, why would the Grand Master enter the palace? If you want to see Your Majesty, the general can send someone to report it."
Chang He asked enthusiastically,
"Oh - it's nothing serious."
Xu Fenglei said casually,
"I have to go to the Ministry of Industry later. Since I'm not here for a while, I don't know how the brothers Yan Liben and Yan Lide are doing."
"By the way, the Emperor's Sword given to me by Your Majesty fell into the army yesterday and was not brought back. I came here to return it today."
Chang He glanced at the long sword behind Xu Fenglei, feeling suddenly enlightened and a little envious.
Carrying the Emperor's Sword on your back is like the emperor's presence. What kind of authority is this?
If a fringe general like him dares to be disobedient in the army, his life can be easily taken away with this sword, and there is no need to go through any procedures!
"come."
He summoned a guard and ordered,
"Go and report to Your Majesty quickly."
"Yes." The imperial guard ran towards Liangyi Hall in a hurry.
"Master, please mount your horse."
Chang He joked,
"You are the only one who can ride a horse around the palace. From a higher perspective, you may be able to see a better view of the imperial city."
When Xu Fenglei heard this, he shook his head and laughed.
"Forget it, I'll just walk."
He patted Chang He on the shoulder and said meaningfully,
"This kind of honor is for viewing, not for using."
"I... don't have the interest to dominate the imperial city, and I don't want to be drowned in the spit of the admonishment officer and censor."
"Here, I leave it to you."
Xu Fenglei handed the reins to Chang He's hand and walked away.
"Tsk..."
Chang He looked at his relaxed back and couldn't help but admired,
"No wonder His Majesty has so much trust in the Grand Master. Such sense of propriety is not something ordinary ministers can possess."
Ministers with greater power and prestige are often more likely to be jealous of the emperor.
But the Grand Master and His Majesty, as a pair of monarchs and ministers, did not have this phenomenon at all.
Perhaps, it is because of this magnanimity and sense of proportion.
…
"I've met the Grand Master."
"I've met the Grand Master."
Along the way, the guards all saluted respectfully.
They all knew that it was this young-looking man who wiped out all the Turks and made Jieli Khan dance in front of His Majesty!
The most respected people in the military are such characters, and they are no exception.
"No need to be polite, no need to be polite, haha..."
Xu Fenglei greeted with a smile, and he was as familiar with walking around the palace as he was in his own back garden.
But as I was walking, my ears suddenly twitched.
Ahead, there was a faint sound of sobbing.
He was surprised, raised his head and took a closer look, only to see a woman hiding her face and running towards this side.
"Well……"
Before Xu Fenglei could react, the woman had already bumped into him.
Boom!
The two collided, and Li Qingquan was almost knocked down by Xu Fenglei's solid body.
"Sorry, sorry..."
Li Qingquan barely stood up, his head lowered and his eyes red. He didn't see who was coming and just apologized profusely.
Then, he had to leave again.
"Qingquan?"
Xu Fenglei opened his eyes wide and said in surprise,
"Why are you here? You started crying...Who bullied you?"
Li Qingquan trembled when he heard this familiar voice.
"Teacher...Master."
She raised her head with difficulty, and when she saw that face, her emotions were completely out of control!
"Master!"
"Woo——"
Li Qingquan cried, his whole body fell down, and he cried loudly and threw himself at Xu Fenglei.
Just like a child who was bullied outside and went home to cry to his father.
"Ah, good, don't cry, don't cry, don't cry..."
How could Xu Fenglei see this? He hurriedly stretched out his hands to hold Li Qingquan's shoulders and comforted him,
"It's okay, it's okay. It's okay if Master is here. If anything happens, Master will support you."
"Did your father scold you? It's okay. Just wait and see how my master criticizes him!"
Dare you bully my disciple?
Don't say you are Li Shimin, even I, the King of Heaven, can't do it!
Don’t you know that my people gave me the nickname Xu Huduan, ah?
"No, it's not..."
Li Qingquan sobbed,
"Father, he... forced me to get married, and he also said that I, I..."
Xu Fenglei was slightly startled, and instantly understood what was going on!
"Don't be anxious, don't be anxious, speak slowly."
He said,
"This is not the place to talk. Let's go to the Ministry of Industry first and talk in my tea room..."
