Li Kuan naturally knew what the King of Chu represented.
Qin, Jin, Qi and Chu were the four most powerful countries in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods.
Therefore, throughout the dynasties, those who were canonized as King of Qin, King of Jin, King of Qi and King of Chu were all princes deeply loved by the emperor.
"Jun Xian, here is my oral message. Today the King of Chu returns to the palace and orders the Chang'an County Government and Wannian County Government to lift the curfew. He also orders the Ministry of Rites to prepare an imperial edict. The Taishi Bureau chooses an auspicious day. I will personally crown the King of Chu!"
"I respectfully obey His Majesty's instructions!"
Li Junxian galloped away again.
"Kuan'er, I have made you suffer outside these years. My father and mother must make up for it."
Li Shimin held Li Kuan's hand tightly and spoke solemnly.
"Father and Queen, please don't show too much favor to Kuan'er, lest you arouse criticism."
After Li Kuan's words fell, Li Shimin snorted coldly: "Who dares? It was my fault that my eldest son had been living abroad for thirteen years. Now that he has been lost and found again, I cannot overspend him no matter how much I love him!"
While he was talking, the emperor's car arrived at the entrance of Li Zheng Palace.
Wu La La, a group of concubines, princes and princesses all appeared outside the Li Zheng Hall.
Li Shimin held Li Kuan's left hand, and Empress Changsun held Li Kuan's right hand. The three of them slowly walked down from the emperor's car and moved to the Li Zheng Palace.
For a moment, the concubines, princes and princesses at the entrance of the Li Zheng Palace were all stunned.
"Concubines, my princes and princesses..."
"I and the Queen found my eldest son today. I and the Queen brought back King Li Kuan of Chu..."
Li Shimin couldn't conceal his excitement and joy, and his voice trembled.
"Concubine, congratulations to Your Majesty, Congratulations to the Queen..."
"My son, congratulations to your father, and congratulations to your mother..."
"Congratulations to His Royal Highness King Chu for returning to the palace..."
Li Kuan is a bit big-headed, and his father has quite a lot of concubines.
Can you keep yourself busy like this?
"Your Majesty, the Queen...the reception banquet has been prepared, and we are just waiting for King Chu to take his seat..."
Concubine Shu's words made Li Shimin nodded happily.
"Concubine Shu is so thoughtful. I actually forgot about the reception banquet. I'm so happy..."
"Kuan'er, father, let me introduce you...this is Concubine Shu..."
"Kuan'er has met Aunt Shu..."
Just now in the emperor's car, Li Shimin and Empress Changsun had already told Li Kuan to call the concubines in the harem their aunts.
Concubine Shu naturally gave her a meeting gift, and she didn’t call her “aunt” for nothing.
Unexpectedly, all the concubines in the harem had prepared greeting gifts.
This made Li Shimin and Queen Changsun feel very comfortable.
"Chengqian, Ke'er, Qingque... came here to meet your eldest brother..."
Prince Li Chengqian, together with the princes and princesses, took a few steps forward and saw his eldest brother.
Li Kuan said sheepishly: "Brother came in a hurry today, I will definitely deliver the gift another day."
All the concubines pursed their lips and snickered. A prince who had been living among the people for thirteen years would not be able to get on the stage even if he could get a gift.
Stepping into the Li Zheng Palace, Li Kuan had to sigh that any object in this palace would be priceless in future generations.
Li Kuan was sitting between Li Shimin and Empress Changsun. Since it was a reception banquet, the protagonist was naturally himself.
"Shimin, my great grandson is back?"
Suddenly, Li Yuan stepped into the Li Zheng Hall and made everyone stand up.
"Father, Kuan'er is back..."
"Kuan'er, come and see the emperor's grandfather."
Li Shimin felt quite regretful that he forgot to tell Li Kuan that he had a grandfather in the palace.
Li Kuan took two quick steps and fell to his knees with a thud.
"The emperor's grandson Li Kuan, kowtow to the emperor's grandpa..."
Dong dong dong...
Li Kuan kowtowed three times.
The shocked Li Shimin was stunned for a while.
Li Yuan took three steps and two steps at a time, stretched out his hand to help Li Kuan, and looked carefully up and down, left and right.
Suddenly he cried with joy and said: "Shimin, you look exactly like you did when you were a boy. This is definitely my grandson."
"Grandpa Huang, please take a seat... Your grandson will pour you some wine."
"Okay, okay, okay..."
Li Yuan picked up the wine bottle and drank it all in one gulp.
"Grandpa Huang is such a great grandson. What happened back then was all the fault of Grandpa Huang. If Grandpa Huang had not agreed to your mother's departure to Luoyang, the following events would not have happened..."
Li Kuan finally understood, and another one came to blame himself.
"Grandpa Huang, Kuan'er has already told his father, the emperor, and his mother. Kuan'er doesn't blame anyone. If he does, he blames that era of war and chaos."
"Thanks to the Emperor's grandpa and father's revolt, years of wars and disputes have been ended, and the people have been given an era of peace!"
Li Kuan's words made Li Yuan very happy and relieved.
"What a great grandson I have. This ring was originally prepared for you to catch Zhou Li. After more than ten years of delay, the imperial grandfather put it on you today..."
A green and clear jade ring was worn by Li Yuan on Li Kuan's index finger.
"Your Majesty, thank you very much for your love!"
Li Yuan, who was in a good mood, drank several bottles of wine before leaving with a big smile.
After the reception banquet, Li Shimin and Queen Changsun joined hands with Li Kuan and went straight to the Palace of the King of Chu.
Da Zhuang and Er Zhuang, as well as Huo'er and Ling'er, have been waiting eagerly outside the hall for a long time.
The objects in this palace were so luxurious that the four of them could not stay in the palace.
What's more, there were actually more than a dozen palace maids and several chamberlains waiting respectfully in the palace of King Chu.
"Why are you waiting outside the palace? How cold is it outside?"
Li Kuan asked after seeing Da Zhuang and the four of them.
"Young Master... No, Your Highness, we can't stay in the palace, so we came out to wait for Your Highness."
Li Shimin and Empress Changsun smiled slightly when they saw the four people's reserved appearance.
Are you a country person? It’s hard to get used to it when you first arrive.
"Kuan'er, come into the palace and have a look. If you are not satisfied with anything, my father and mother will send someone over tomorrow to make a new arrangement."
Li Kuan set foot in the palace of King Chu.
Good guy, what a good guy.
No wonder Da Zhuang and the others couldn't stay any longer, and Li Kuan almost couldn't get off.
The entire palace is magnificent, and the jade floor is as smooth as a mirror.
"Father, Queen Mother...this is too luxurious..."
"Kuan'er, my father and mother have been preparing this palace for you for more than ten years. They buy some things every year. Today you are finally back. It doesn't hurt to be extravagant!"
"If these maids and chamberlains are not comfortable to use, just replace them."
"It's getting late today, so get some rest early. The Ministry of Internal Affairs will make the crown and royal robes overnight tonight. Early tomorrow morning, follow your father to the Xiande Palace, and your mother will also accompany you..."
Li Kuan nodded solemnly, and with a group of maids, he sent his father and mother off.
After Li Shimin and Queen Changsun left, Li Kuan finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"What are you two doing in a daze? Have you forgotten your duties after entering the palace?"
Huo'er and Ling'er immediately walked over quickly and served the young master to bed.
All the maids and chamberlains in the palace felt a little uncomfortable.
How could you do this and ignore the existence of people like them?
