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

Li Shen had a meal in the palace, which was quite pleasant.

At the dinner table, the most active person was Prince Li Tai of Wei.

Li Shen had to admit that Li Tai's literary skills were really beyond his reach.

Li Tai had read all kinds of ancient books, literature and history, anecdotes and gossip, not to mention the Confucian classics studied in the Imperial Academy.

He really spoke eloquently, which made Li Shen very jealous.

I couldn't help but wonder in my heart, how does this guy read books? He can actually read so many books.

I can't even listen to what someone else reads to me, let alone read it.

What’s more important is that this fat guy has such a good memory.

He actually remembered most of the words from so many books that when Li Shimin asked a question, he could just continue with the next sentence.

It would be great if I had the ability to study. I used to want to be an emperor.

The only person who remained silent was Li Zhi. Li Shen and Li Chengqian were still able to respond with a few words.

The meal didn't last long as everyone had something to do. Li Chengqian had official business to attend to, while Li Tai and Li Zhi had to return home to do some work.

Li Shen had the same reason as his father and went back to take a nap.

After eating and drinking, Li Shen and his friends went back home to visit their mothers.

On the way out of the palace, the four brothers walked side by side, but one brother lagged slightly behind Li Chengqian by half a body.

"Old Ten, have you finished dealing with the matter at Dongshan? The prison warden has already submitted a letter today, requesting an investigation into the matter."

Li Chengqian asked as he walked.

"Brother, I have almost dealt with it. It's not a big deal. I just like to have fun.

They were working on something and accidentally mishandled it, and it exploded.”

Li Shen explained briefly and he didn't want to talk more about it.

Because he didn't want others to know about gunpowder.

Li Chengqian nodded after hearing this:

"Well, you should be more careful next time.

Tenth brother, if you have nothing to do, why not come over and have a look and listen during the court session...”

"Brother, I am still under house arrest, let's talk when I am no longer under house arrest.

By the way, I have something else to do, so I will go ahead now."

Before Li Chengqian could finish his words, Li Shen found an excuse to slip away.

I have said it many times about going to court. If I get up too early, I won't be able to get up at all.

It's really annoying that my eldest brother always wants to bring up this matter.

"Hmph, you don't want to make progress." Li Zhi snorted.

"Brother, this Li Shen is too arrogant. He is so arrogant towards you, brother. He lacks discipline."

Li Chengqian smiled and replied:

'"Zhi Nu, this is too serious. My tenth brother has a carefree personality and doesn't like to be burdened by worldly affairs.

I just like the vast world outside, and I think it’s great.

Everyone has their own aspirations, and sometimes the world outside is much better than the world within these walls."

"Brother is right. Lao Shi is such a cool and unrestrained person. Many times, I admire him very much.

As a member of the royal family, he is able to be detached from the world and not care about anything."

Li Tai nodded in agreement.

Seeing that his two brothers were praising Li Shen, Li Zhi still had a disdainful expression on his face.

In his opinion, Li Shen was just a playboy who had no ambition, no knowledge, and only knew how to enjoy himself.

But he didn't say much to refute his two brothers.

"Brother, we will take our leave first." Li Tai supported Li Zhi and saluted Li Chengqian.

"Well, Qingque, Zhinu, when you have time, go to the palace more often to accompany your mother.

Don't let your mother miss you too much." Li Chengqian nodded and warned.

"Yes, big brother." The two of them saluted again and walked towards the outside of the imperial city.

Li Chengqian looked at the two men's backs, and after a moment he went to Liangyi Hall to work.

"Fourth brother, isn't Aye too fond of Li Shen? You just heard that Li Shen secretly mobilized thousands of troops, and Aye even helped cover it up.

What if Li Shen mobilizes his troops to rebel? "

On the way, Li Zhi suddenly spoke to Li Tai indignantly.

"Zhi Nu, if you do this, Fourth Brother believes that Aye will also protect you in the same way.

Although Lao Shi was a little arrogant in his actions, to be honest, he made a lot of contributions to the Li Tang dynasty.

It is normal for Aye to be like this.

Aye knew that the Tenth Prince would not rebel.

You should stop being jealous of Old Ten."

Li Tai the persuader.

"That's hard to say. Fourth brother, you also know that Prince Ji's Mansion is rich enough to rival a country, and it is enough to support hundreds of thousands of soldiers.

Moreover, he controls all the merchants in the world, and as long as he gives an order, the whole world will be in chaos.

He can then take advantage of the situation and swoop in. I am not exaggerating."

After hearing this, Li Zhi refuted.

Li Tai understood clearly what he meant, which was that Li Shen now had the ability to rebel.

However, Li Tai still shook his head and said:

"Chi Nu, Fourth Brother knows that you are dissatisfied with Li Shen, but you can't just be suspicious based on your own thoughts.

You have never really understood Lao Shi. If you really understood him, you would know that he would not rebel.

Or maybe he was too lazy to rebel. Otherwise, Aye wouldn't have trusted him so much and indulged him so much."

Over the years, Li Tai has been studying Li Shen's work style, and he has to admit that Li Shen is really lazy.

Apart from having fun, he only likes money and has no interest in government affairs.

"Fourth brother." Li Zhi frowned. He felt that his fourth brother had also changed. He used to scold Li Shen with him,

But now he has been speaking for Li Shen.

"Chi Nu, stop going against Old Ten. You just saw that my eldest brother took the initiative to ask Old Ten to come to the court to discuss matters, but Li Shen refused without hesitation.

This already showed his attitude.

And as far as I know, Aye and my eldest brother have always wanted Old Ten to attend the court, but Old Ten has always been unwilling, and the earliest time was ten years ago."

Li Tai's earnest persuasion made Li Zhi feel even more uncomfortable.

“Humph, this is just his disguise to cover up his ambitions.

If you don’t believe me, just wait and see. This Li Shen will definitely be a serious threat to our Tang Dynasty in the future, comparable to Sima Yi.”

Li Tai frowned immediately when he heard the name Sima Yi. Sima Yi was not a casual description.

My younger brother actually hates Li Shen so deeply.

"Chi Nu, you're going too far, do you think you can fool Big Brother by pretending?

Even if I can fool my elder brother, can I still fool my father-in-law?

Our father is so wise and brave, how could he be deceived by a playboy?

Think about it, even if Lao Shi was pretending, could he have pretended for ten years? Ten years ago, he was just a young boy. "

Li Tai's words left Li Zhi unable to refute. Li Shen was so high-profile that if he was pretending, he would have been discovered by their father long ago.

Ambitious people are all low-key and don't want to be discovered. No one would jump around all day long in disguise.

(Modernization is sometimes not a good thing. There was a power outage and the rolling door could not be closed.

Updating is also very troublesome. What era is this? Why is there still a power outage? )