Although she said that she could speak freely, Li Xian knew very well that this meant that she was currently dealing with business matters and could not speak casually.
A prince who has just entered the court to observe politics speaks freely. Are you showing how capable you are?
Just behave appropriately. You must know that as a prince, if you do too much, you will lose. Only by doing less can you avoid being caught.
Naturally, the court meeting will not only discuss matters in Dingzhou. Under normal circumstances, a morning meeting will be held when there are many things. If there are not many things, either the three provinces and six ministries can decide by themselves, or they can go to the palace to meet the saint once. Today's morning court meeting was quite lively. The backlog of official documents was not all dealt with before the court meeting, so there would be more or less problems in the future.
Li Xian sat there honestly, just listening and not participating at all.
Regarding the Tang Dynasty, I only know some things recorded in historical records, but I don't know much about the specific situation. Especially the territorial maps of the imperial court often contain errors. Determining the distance between two state capitals based on the scale is simply delusional. Therefore, many times, one of the conditions for being promoted to a big boss depends on whether a person has a thorough understanding of the territory of the Tang Dynasty.
The morning court ended quickly. After all, there were very few memorials that required the emperor or the queen to make decisions. His serious illness over the years made Li Zhi involuntarily delegate some powers to the three provinces and six ministries.
After the court meeting was over, Li Xian did not want to go back to the East Palace to practice martial arts. Li Xian hurriedly walked to the back hall and saw the Queen changing clothes on the side of the screen. He quickly turned around to avoid suspicion.
"Turn around, there is nothing to hide behind the screen. I heard that Zhang Wenguan went to the East Palace to teach you yesterday? How was the harvest?"
Li Xian cupped his hands and said: "Yesterday, the memorial that Zhang Shizhong used to teach my son happened to include this memorial from Dingzhou. He also asked my son what he thought of this memorial. My son was stupid and made arrangements that were different from Zhang Shizhong's. Especially compared to Grandma’s arrangement, it is really too childish.”
Hearing these words, the Queen laughed loudly and said: "You know your own faults, and there is no great virtue. But you don't have to worry. You are just an observer of politics, and you have to grow up slowly. If you encounter anything you don't understand, feel free to ask. A-niang, although A-niang is a female, she has helped your father handle government affairs for many years, and her insights are far beyond what these ministers can match."
Hearing this, Li Xian nodded, not feeling that she was bragging. In fact, he had received royal education since he was a child, and was assisted by veterans such as Chang Sun Wuji. Compared with Li Zhi, who slowly accepted the government affairs, it is indeed remarkable that the Queen of Heaven became a monk halfway and was still able to control the situation.
The screen was opened, and the queen, who had put on ordinary palace clothes, walked to Li Xian and said, "I know what you are worried about. Your father is not seriously ill. Although he can go to court, he was ill yesterday after all. He should take good care of himself." It’s time to rest. Let’s go back to the palace together, and you can meet your father.”
Li Xian agreed and followed the Queen towards the harem.
The so-called harem is no different from the emperor's private space. Even though Li Xian is now the prince, one of the emperor and empress must nod to enter the harem. In particular, he had to avoid the emperor's harem.
Although this was not expressly stipulated, Li Xian knew after thinking about it that this rule should not be touched.
Li Zhi himself slept with his father's concubine and became a queen, and his father also slept with his sister-in-law. With such lessons learned, he would naturally be wary of his children.
People, when faced with many wrong things, it’s okay if you do it yourself, but it’s a big problem if others do it.
Anyway, Li Xian would rather die than have an affair with a certain concubine. Let alone the scandal, if possible, he wouldn't even want to see her. Knowing that the old Crown Princess Pei was going back to the East Palace to clean up the main hall today, even if he didn't go into the palace to see the emperor, he would find excuses to delay for a while and wait for Pei to leave before going back.
In a strict sense, Yanying Hall is already considered a harem, but because it is now used as a government hall, a circle of palace walls has been built around it, forming an integral part with the third palace wall. Anyone with a discerning eye can see this. What are the palace walls used for?
After passing through the Zuozangku and passing by the Linde Hall, you can see the Jinluan Hall, the emperor's residence.
As the master of the harem, the queen naturally does not need to inform her if she wants to come to the emperor's Golden Palace. However, Jiang Hao still firmly stopped the two of them in front of the Jinluan Palace.
"The Queen of Heaven, Your Highness the Crown Prince, everyone is resting and it is not appropriate to disturb you. You two should please go back. It would be better to come back in the afternoon after everyone wakes up."
There was nothing wrong with what he said, and there was nothing wrong with his expression. At least, Li Xian didn't see any flaws and believed him directly.
However, the Queen of Heaven did not believe it and ignored Jiang Hao, bypassing him and going in directly.
Regarding the Queen of Heaven, although Jiang Hao was confident that he could defeat the female guards and successfully stop her, he did not dare to stop her.
I could only shout on the spot: "Queen of Heaven, please slow down!"
The sound was very loud, and it seemed that it was used to spread the news. The queen looked back angrily, pointed at Jiang Hao and said, "Slap!"
As soon as the order was given, two female guards came out, grabbed Jiang Hao and began to torture him.
Although Jiang Hao had martial arts skills and it was easy to kill these two people, he could only suffer the torture with a bitter smile.
Seeing the slaps coming one after another, blood flowed from the corner of Jiang Hao's mouth. Li Xian quickly said: "Mom, it's better not to hit him. He is loyal to Aye after all, isn't he?"
It stands to reason that if someone pleads for mercy, even if the Queen is angry, she should give up. After all, although Jiang Hao is a slave, he is the emperor's personal eunuch after all, and the emperor's face still needs to be taken care of.
Who knew, she had no intention of giving an order to stop. She looked at Jiang Hao and said, "What I hate the most is the grass on the wall. I'll have to think clearly about where to put it next time."
After saying that, she stopped watching the execution process and walked straight to the Jinluan Hall.
Although Li Xian was determined to follow Jiang Hao, he couldn't help but take out his sleeves when he saw Jiang Hao's miserable state. He took out a jade pendant with a broken string and said to the two female guards: "Stop it, Jiang Hao." Hao has already passed out, if he hits him again, he could easily be killed."
Although Jiang Hao was still awake, after hearing these words, he decisively closed his eyes and lay softly on the ground.
Seeing Jiang Hao pretending to be fainted, the two female guards stopped and hurried towards the Golden Palace without even looking at the jade pendant that Li Xian took out.
Jiang Hao, who was on the ground, saw that his disaster was over, spit out a mouthful of blood, stood up and saluted: "Thank you, Your Highness, but Your Highness, there is no need for you to commit yourself to two bitches to plead with two bitches for the sake of your slave. The female guards around the Queen, sometimes, I can even ignore everyone’s orders, even if it means losing my life.”
Glancing in the direction of Jinluan Palace, Li Xian sighed helplessly.
If you want to achieve great things, you must have loyal subordinates. Obviously, the queen's management of the people around her is far beyond what she can match now.
However, I originally thought of entering the East Palace later so that I could organize my own manpower outside. Who knew that as soon as the emperor came and got on the bus first and then paid for the tickets, his plan was shattered.
Once you enter the East Palace, you can't make any changes easily. If you know, you are training people for self-defense. If you don’t know, you will have to bear the label of "rebellion".
Putting away the jade pendant, Li Xian sighed and followed him towards the Golden Palace.
He was also curious about what the emperor was doing secretly.
As soon as they approached the palace door, they heard the roar of the Queen of Heaven inside.
"I am not a jealous woman, but please think about your own health. How can you have this sexual intercourse when you have just recovered from a serious illness? Besides, you should also think about Xian'er. At the moment, Li Shangjin and Li Sujie cannot have any influence on him. He's a threat, you have to create a few unsettled things for him, right?"
Hearing the sound inside, Li Xian touched his nose and turned around without hesitation.
It seems that the emperor's body is fine and there is no need to visit him. Since he has the leisure to make a little man, there won't be any big problems.
As for being caught and raped in bed...
I can only blame him for not grasping the time well, especially since he just fell ill yesterday, and today he is just having fun, and he can only listen to the diva taking advantage of him. After all, the Queen of Heaven holds the truth, and she can tell the truth just by talking about it.
For this kind of thing, the prince should still avoid it, just avoid it.
Seeing the prince leaving and returning, Jiang Hao, who had wiped the blood off his face, quickly saluted.
After glancing at Jiang Hao, Li Xian sighed. Thinking that it would be inappropriate not to say a word, he said, "I'll tell Aye to be more careful next time. You're stupid too. You won't say that Aye isn't in the Jinluan Palace?"
Jiang Hao smiled bitterly and said: "Your Highness, I don't know, we only have these people around us. As long as we find me, we can find everyone. Alas, it is better for Your Highness not to get involved too much in the harem."
Li Xian nodded, glanced at Jiang Hao again, and then turned and left.
He had already guessed the reason why Jiang Hao was beaten.
I don’t know how the Queen of Heaven recruited her, but she actually recruited half of Jiang Hao.
The reason for her anger was naturally because Jiang Hao was obviously facing the emperor today.
So, you can’t be a wallflower!
In addition, since Jiang Hao has been recruited by the Queen, who knows how many people the Queen still has under her command.
Regarding his future, Li Xian suddenly felt helpless.
Unlike the Queen of Heaven, as the master of the harem, even if she recruits some slaves, no one will say anything. Now that I am in the East Palace, far away from the Daming Palace, it would be good if I can manage my surroundings well. It is indeed not an ordinary difficulty to reach out.
Walking out of Jianfu Gate, Li Xian looked at the tall palace wall on the right. At this moment, Li Xian had the idea of drilling a hole in it.
After all, there is still some distance between the East Palace and Daming Palace.
Full of displeasure, Li Xian returned to the East Palace. After changing out of the prince's skin, he wore linen clothes and entered the martial arts arena.
In the martial arts arena, Li Xian, who has lost a little weight, is also practicing archery.
The fat man had more strength than the thin man. Although his arrow shooting was not very good, Xue Ne on the side kept encouraging him. Although his name is Xue Ne, he is not dull. In a few days, he has figured out the character of the King of England. Don't point fingers easily, just encourage him for a little achievement, and you can raise his tail.
After walking to the wooden pile and choosing a horizontal knife, Li Xian started chopping at the wooden pile as a warm-up.
After warming up, he put on a set of armor as protection, picked up the wooden horizontal knife, and waited for Xu Ze to be ready.
Compared to Li Xian, Xu Ze didn't put on armor because he didn't need it at all.
The masters killed on the battlefield were not something that a beginner like Li Xian could deal with.
Holding the wooden sword, Xu Ze cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness, let's train you to take fifty knives today. How about that?"
Li Xian nodded, took out the wooden knife and got ready.
Xu Ze is not a trustworthy person. Once upon a time, Li Xian also dreamed of holding a horizontal sword and being proud of the martial arts. However, when he really got started and really fought against others, especially against an experienced person like Xu Ze, Only then did I realize that the difference was really outrageous.
The wooden knife in his hand was like a stick, and the horizontal knife in Xu Ze's hand was like a dagger. Even if he was very defensive, he could still find an opening to strike at himself. This difference is really uncomfortable.
However, Li Xian has always been a person who believes in the principle of "practice makes perfect". In the past, he had no time to support his family. Now that he has a lot of time, why can't he persevere?
Seeing that the prince was ready, Xu Ze smiled and rushed over directly. He didn't drag him backwards or point his finger forward, but just slashed straight forward.
In terms of strength, Li Xian was still inferior to him, so he dodged the sword without hesitation. At the same time, after several days of fighting, he was also familiar with Xu Ze's way. If he was avoided with one strike, this guy would immediately It's a flat chop, and then a little more distance.
Although experience told him so, he had an illusion when he saw Xu Ze's hand.
Perhaps, this sword was not a real strike, but a feint.
With no time to make a choice, Li Xian abruptly stopped his dodge and swung his knife towards the position he predicted without hesitation.
But in fact, this guy's chop was indeed in vain. He used no force at all. Halfway through the chop, the wooden knife changed its position and slashed diagonally.
The wooden swords collided. Li Xian, who was slightly weaker, shook his arm suddenly, but the wooden sword in his hand was not shaken off.
Xu Ze never expected that his highness would see through his false move. Is it luck?
Confused, he stepped forward without hesitation and struck again.
After a successful prejudgment, Li Xian was like a god. Although it was extremely difficult to parry, in the past ten times, he was only stabbed three times by Xu Ze.
And these three sword strikes were purely due to the fact that he had predicted them but failed to parry them in time.
