Compared with the excitement in Chang'an City, in the palace, the fat man Li Tai returned to the Palace of Wei Prince with a pair of calligraphy and paintings given by Li Shimin.
After walking around his palace for a few times, he was still not satisfied, so he took his people and prepared to go to the East Palace.
Show your brother the beloved calligraphy and painting that your father gave you.
This kind of plot——
Comparisons between the two brothers have become commonplace in the past two years.
The army made its first victory, and Li Tai naturally seized the opportunity.
Under the guidance of his teacher, he wrote a "Victory Speech" and dedicated it to Li Shimin to win the favor of his father.
Li Shimin, who was so proud of his victory in the first battle and the fact that the two neighboring countries who had taken advantage of him had dealt with him safely, naturally found it rare to be in a good mood.
Knowing that Li Tai studied hard, he was also willing to work hard on literary talents.
Seeing that my son has such filial piety.
In a good mood, Li Shimin gave even a calligraphy and painting by an ancient master that he had collected to his son as a reward.
Li Tai naturally knew that this painting and calligraphy was a treasure in his father's study room.
Now that I have given it to myself, what an honor it is.
How fresh?
Li Tai, who has been jealous of Li Chengqian since he was a child, naturally has to give it a good show.
From the perspective of later history books, Li Chengqian's rebellion also had "contribution" to Wei King Li Tai.
Li Tai has been loved by the current Emperor Li Yuan since he was born.
As soon as he was born, he was canonized as King of Yidu by his grandfather Li Yuan. In March of the following year (621), Li Taijin was granted the title of King of Wei and was awarded the title of Shangzhu Kingdom.
This kind of love is rare in the world.
At that time, Li Shimin was still the King of Qin.
As the legitimate second son of the King of Qin, Li Tai's future title would have been no more than a first-grade county prince.
However, Li Yuan made him the first-rank King of Wei to succeed Li Xuanba. This was a great favor for Li Shimin at the time.
Therefore, Li Shimin has always been very fond of his second son, and Li Tai is also very thoughtful in pleasing people, especially Li Shimin's eldest grandson, Queen Li.
This time we can get a glimpse of it in "Gui Sheng Ci".
So Li Tai naturally developed a spoiled mentality.
And Li Chengqian was the only person who had always overpowered him since he was a child.
Therefore, whether it was Li Tai's childish nature or his nature, it caused the two brothers to be at odds with each other for as long as they can remember...
Even now, Li Tai, who is twelve years old, has already had the idea of why he is the prince...
"Your Highness the Crown Prince, His Highness the King of Wei has brought people to ask for an audience..."
In the quiet East Palace, the old chamberlain slowly walked over and whispered.
As for Li Chengqian, he was on the desk, frowning and doing the homework assigned by Tang Sufan seriously.
To be precise, it’s catching up on homework.
This is the homework assigned by Tang Sufan yesterday.
As the prince, Li Chengqian is now a member of the court and will start to handle some affairs.
Even though Tang Sufan didn't have much homework left, he really didn't finish it last night.
I thought I'd get up early today to make it quickly, since the teacher got up late anyway.
"Your Highness?"
The old waiter saw that Li Chengqian was serious at the table, as if he was too focused, so he couldn't help but shout again.
And the old chamberlain, who had watched Li Chengqian grow up since childhood, was also relieved.
After all, where have I seen His Highness studying so seriously before?
Li Chengqian still ignored him, and used a brush on the rice paper to rack his brains to solve the equation problem.
For a moment, an indescribable sense of accomplishment came over him, making Li Chengqian smile and look at his question paper.
Well, as expected of a teacher, I can figure out such mysterious questions.
Well, as expected of me, only I can figure out this level of intelligence...
Oh no, there is also a cousin...
Oh no, there's Ying'er...
The rest is gone, absolutely gone!
"Oh, what did you say?"
Only then did Li Chengqian react, turned around and asked quickly.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty the King of Wei is here..."
"Fourth brother? What is he here for?"
Li Chengqian's brows couldn't help but frown slightly again, but then he stood up.
The old chamberlain followed and explained in a low voice...
"Your Highness, I heard that today the four highnesses congratulated your Majesty on our victory in the first battle of the Tang Dynasty. Your Majesty has given you a reward, and I am afraid that you are here to... show off..."
Don't look at the kind face of the old chamberlain.
But it can't be easy for someone who has been Li Chengqian's personal servant for many years in the East Palace.
Normally, no news in the imperial city could escape his notice.
"Oh I see……"
At this time, Li Chengqian's little face couldn't help but reveal the original meaning.
But there was no shame or jealousy in the past, and he just walked gently outside.
The old chamberlain glanced at him in surprise, and then hurriedly followed.
Don't let these two brothers start fighting later. It will definitely be their servants who suffer!
At this time, the twelve-year-old Li Tai was dressed in rich clothes, and his slightly fat figure had begun to show its size.
He was sitting there shivering and looking at Zixiong.
His arrogant appearance is very similar to that of his father.
…
"Fourth brother, how come you have time to come to my place today?"
Over there, the boy Li Chengqian now has two or three points of maturity.
Like a child pretending to be an adult, he walked slowly over with one hand behind his back.
Viewed from a distance, it still looks green and even a little funny.
But as the prince, Li Chengqian naturally feels good about himself~
The New Year has passed and I am already thirteen. The teacher said that I can no longer act like a child~
We need to be more mature~
So, Li Chengqian put one hand behind his back and walked over with an unconventional walk.
Li Taixun looked around and saw his brother, who was neither blushing nor angry, walking slowly over.
In particular, he deliberately put on an "arrogant" look on his face.
Li Tai suddenly felt angry.
Humph, who are you pretending to show?
For those who don’t know, you thought you were rewarded by your father?
Li Tai, who couldn't wait to show off, stepped forward directly.
"See His Majesty the Crown Prince!"
Just when he was about to find an excuse to show off, Li Chengqian came up to greet him enthusiastically.
"Oh, fourth brother, come with me, what kind of courtesy do you have to show me!"
Suddenly, Li Tai's fat face was covered.
Why, after not seeing each other for a long time, does he feel like he's having a mental trance?
Is this a line between us?
Li Tai quickly stabilized himself and secretly took a look at Li Chengqian's "arrogant" appearance.
So, he also followed suit and put one hand behind his back while he was talking, and his waist... well, that little swimming ring straightened up.
"No, no, sir, you have taught me that etiquette cannot be abolished, so of course I must abide by etiquette!"
While her stomach was bulging, she also said that the gift should not be discarded.
This has made it clear that I am here to "realize" you today.
When Li Tai looked over, he felt that you must be angry about this, but he saw that Li Chengqian had no reaction.
Instead, he looked at him with a look that seemed to have seen through your little thoughts and didn't bother to pay attention to you.
This troubled Li Tai to the point where he couldn't help but feel a twinge of rage in his heart.
Then he couldn't help but continue to take action.
"I came here today because I wanted to ask the emperor for some advice on the meaning of Confucian classics. It just so happened that today my father rewarded me with the copy of "Essays on Righteousness" in the imperial study. Naturally, I thought of the emperor, so I wanted to come and talk to the emperor. Let’s watch together, brothers.”
Li Tai, the little fat guy, seemed to have deliberately suppressed the sound of the reward and the name of the calligraphy and painting in order to highlight something.
Anyone familiar with Li Shimin's calligraphy and painting knows that Li Shimin loved this painting and calligraphy very much.
Now, the position of this calligraphy and painting has been replaced by "Difficulty in Traveling" sent by Tang Sufan.
After all, Li Shimin just copied it almost ten times and picked out the best one.
I was worried that there was no place to hang this ancient quatrain, so I gifted this thing that has become an "old love" to Li Tai...
And now Li Tai, relying on Li Chengqian, also knows about his father's love for calligraphy and painting.
Logically speaking, I don't believe you are angry at this time.
Just asking you, are you angry or not?
Are you angry?
Just say it when you are angry.
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(End of chapter)
