I am Li Shen and Li Shimin, the free kings of the Tang Dynasty

Just as Li Ke and Li Min were thinking, they noticed that His Majesty's face darkened.

They knew that His Majesty was angry, so it was no wonder that it was indeed rude for the Crown Prince to ask for rewards so bluntly.

How could His Majesty, who was always strict with the prince, not be angry.

Both of them were waiting for Li Shimin to reprimand the prince so that they could intercede for him.

Sure enough, Li Shimin said angrily to Li Chengqian:

"I got a total of five cans. I gave each of them one can. There are only three cans left. You still want to take one can from me?

Huh, if you have the ability, go to Prince Ji's Mansion and ask for it. These are not enough for me. "

"Aye, my tenth brother is not in the house, so how can I go and ask for it? According to the past, there should be quite a lot of the imperial concubine.

Aye rewarded him with two cans, and he can go to the imperial concubine to get them later. "

Li Chengqian said lightly.

"That's easy to say. Anyway, if you say I won't give it, I won't give it to you." Li Shimin became anxious after hearing this.

That traitor just used this method to catch him, now even the prince takes it for granted.

After all, he is an emperor, a virtuous emperor, so why should he always ask for things from his concubine?

What's more, it doesn't come in vain every time, and you have to work hard.

Li Ke and Li Min watched silently as their father and elder brother argued.

When did the prince become so bold, and he wasn't really angry depending on what his majesty meant.

The two of them are like father and son in a common people's family.

Seeing the surprised expressions of her two sons, Concubine Yang explained with a smile:

"You two don't know that King Ji was filial and sent all the good things to Concubine Wei in Daji Palace."

When Concubine Yang said this, Li Ke understood what it meant.

Li Shen used this method to ask Li Shimin to go to Daji Hall more times.

At this time, Li Chengqian and Li Shimin no longer argued. Li Shimin was determined not to give, and Li Chengqian had no choice.

"Tomorrow you two will go to express your condolences to Queen Min. This can be regarded as representing our royal family's respect for her.

If you have free time, you can take a walk around Chang'an City. Chang'an City has changed a lot in recent years. "

Li Shimin said to his two sons.

Queen Xiao's funeral won't last long, and she is said to be buried later, but she is not a queen after all.

And the third son Li Ke is indeed his favorite son.

"Follow Aye's arrangements." they replied.

A few people chatted for a while, and Queen Changsun sent someone to inform them that the meal was ready and they could eat.

Everyone followed Li Shimin to the dining hall.

Today’s table is a rich one, with everything from flying in the sky to running on the ground and swimming in the sea.

This also shows how happy Li Shimin is when his two sons are back.

"This is my treasure. After twelve years of gathering of heroes, there are now less than thirty bottles in the entire Tang Dynasty, and they are all in my hands."

Li Shimin took out a jar of wine with sealing mud and showed off.

This was the palace jade liquor that Li Shen first brewed. Li Shimin coerced and lured it, and it all came into his hands over the years.

The alcohol content of this wine is not high, around 40, with a mellow taste and endless aftertaste.

In fact, Li Shen doesn't like to drink wine with 60 degrees of alcohol. He prefers wine with more than 30 degrees of alcohol, and around 40 degrees is just right.

Li Shimin personally opened the mud seal and took off the lid, and the aroma of wine immediately overflowed.

Wang De took the jar, shook it, and poured it into the cup. It was as clear as water.

"Come on, let's try it. Lao Shi wanted to go back several times, but I didn't agree.

I put a lot of effort into these wines. "

Li Shimin said proudly.

The three brothers picked up the cup and took a sip.

"It really is a good wine."

"It's really good."

"The best in the world."

The three people nodded and praised, which further satisfied Li Shimin's vanity.

"Hahahaha, I'm happy to be here today. Don't be formal, everyone, eat and drink as you like.

People come to play music and dance. "

Suddenly the music started, fairies floated, and the spring night was spent in harmony.

During the banquet, Li Shimin occasionally asked a few questions about the matters in their fiefdom, and the two of them answered them one by one.

They will also talk about some of the things they encountered in the fiefdom and the difficulties they faced.

It took an hour to finish the meal, and Li Shimin was so drunk that his eyes were dim.

"You two go talk to Concubine Yang. You must have a lot to say after not seeing her for so many years."

After Li Shimin finished speaking, he was helped by the Queen and Wang De to rest.

The two of them followed Concubine Yang to her palace.

"Auntie, how have you been these past few years?"

Arriving at Concubine Yang's residence, Li Ke and Li Min gave Concubine Yang a deep bow.

Concubine Yang helped the two of them up with tears in her eyes.

"Okay, everything is okay. How can you suffer outside?" The mother worried about her son traveling thousands of miles away. How could Concubine Yang not miss her two sons.

However, the rules are such that the prince of the fiefdom cannot return to Beijing without an edict.

Usually there is only correspondence.

"Don't worry, Auntie, everything is fine with us outside. It's a pity that we can't fulfill our filial piety here." Li Ke was also a little sad.

"Oh, your well-being is better than anything else. This time I come back to express my condolences to Queen Min. After that, please return to the fief as soon as possible."

Concubine Yang sighed and looked at her two sons with some reluctance.

"Don't worry, Auntie, the fiefdom matters have been arranged well. I'm going to come back this time to see if there is a chance to stay in Chang'an.

It’s better to always show your filial piety by your aunt’s side. "

"Yes, Auntie, third brother and I would like to find a chance to stay in Chang'an." Li Min agreed.

"Stay in Chang'an? This is absolutely impossible."

Concubine Yang immediately shook her head in denial after hearing this.

"Auntie, why is this?" Li Ke asked.

"You should know that the Crown Prince has begun to take control of the government in the past two years, and His Majesty has also begun to slowly delegate power.

There is an undercurrent among the ministers in the court, who all want to have a place in front of the new emperor after he ascends the throne.

You two have been away from the temple for a long time, and you don't know the changes in the court over the years. Auntie is afraid that you will be involved in it. "

Concubine Yang explained that a country not only fights for dominance, but also fights for bloodshed below.

Everyone represents an interest group, and they all hope to have a good position in front of the new emperor.

This will allow their family glory to continue and continue to make profits for the family.

Most of the historical records record the cruelty of seizing the heir, but few write about the struggle for power.

The main reason for this is excuses. You only need a reasonable excuse to attack the enemy. Even if it is framed, it will be written that the emperor is fatuous, listened to slander, and killed his ministers.

Concubine Yang is the daughter of the emperor. She has grown up in the royal family since she was a child, and she understands the intrigues among them better than anyone else.

Li Ke was silent. He knew that his biological mother was right. They had been feuding since childhood and had no allies in the court.

It may be difficult for them to seek a high position.

An ancestral system can make them return to their fiefdoms, no other excuses are needed.

"Auntie, it's okay for Li Tai and Li Zhi to stay in Chang'an as legitimate sons, but why can Li Shen stay in Chang'an?

He is a bastard just like us. Is it because he is rich? "Li Min asked unconvinced.

(Money is like underwear, you have to have it, but you don’t have to tell everyone you have a lot of it.)