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

After hearing what Zhangsun Wuji said, Empress Changsun frowned even more.

The smile on his face also disappeared.

With a serious expression, he said to Changsun Wuji:

"Brother, what you said is wrong. If you were to reward me with something else, I would not ask you to come and help me.

This is my reward for Shen'er's many years of filial piety and has nothing to do with anything else.

Besides, I will find a reasonable reason by then.

What? Brother, do you think that I have also violated the rules of etiquette? "

"I dare not." Changsun Wuji quickly stood up and bowed.

"Your Majesty, the family, the country and the world are all related. What you are talking about is no longer a family matter.

Since ancient times, the Central Plains has been a country of etiquette and rituals.

When Princess Changle got married, His Majesty loved his daughter so much that he lavished rewards on her. Duke Wei stepped forward to advise her against it.

It was said that Princess Changle's dowry exceeded the regulations and exceeded the standards for a princess.

At that time, the Queen Mother also praised Duke Wei and cancelled the extra rewards given to Princess Changle.

Today, Prince Ji's fiefdom far exceeds the treatment of a prince, but considering his contribution in saving the Empress and His Majesty's word, he is reluctantly complying.

If we add more, we will definitely be criticized. Then what will happen to the etiquette and laws established by the late emperor?

This precedent cannot be set. I hope Your Majesty will think twice."

Changsun Wuji cited the story of Li Lizhi's marriage to convince Empress Changsun.

At that time, the queen also advised Li Shimin that he should not exceed the etiquette.

The implication is why has it changed now?

Seeing her brother bowing and unable to get up, Empress Changsun felt a little sad. Her husband had told her,

If he wanted to reward Li Shen, the key lay in his brother.

Li Shimin also told her that Zhangsun Wuji would definitely oppose it because he had a grudge against Li Shen.

At that time, I didn't believe it. I thought my brother should be an open-minded person who would never make enemies with others.

Now it seems that her husband was right.

She could see that her brother's personal feelings outweighed fairness, and she felt a little sad when she thought of this:

"Brother, Shen'er got into trouble not long ago, and I heard from His Majesty that it was with your help that Shen'er was able to escape danger.

I was relieved when I heard the news.

Although there were some frictions between you and Shen'er, it has been so long since then, and I thought it was all over.

You lent a helping hand again, and the two families reconciled.

But I didn't expect that my brother is still upset about it. Why is that?"

There was sadness in Empress Changsun's tone. She hoped that the Changsun family could establish a relationship with Prince Ji's Mansion.

It will benefit the Changsun family both publicly and privately.

From a public perspective, Li Shen will continue to be favored by the prince and will be valued.

Moreover, cooperating with Prince Ji’s Mansion will also help in business.

Personally, the empress felt guilty and unworthy even though Li Shen was so filial to her and the Changsun family always went against him.

Originally, with Li Lizhi as the link, the two families cooperated well and the Changsun family made a lot of money.

However, there was a rift between the two families. The Changsun family suffered retaliation from the Ji Wang Mansion. Not only did they lose two important official positions, but the money they had earned before was also taken back by Li Shen.

Not only that, but they also lost a lot of money, almost bankrupting the Changsun family.

How could she, as the queen, not know about these things? It's just that she couldn't do anything about it, and it wasn't to the point where her family would be destroyed.

Chang Sun Wuji bowed and explained:

“Your Majesty, I have selfish motives, but I can distinguish between public and private matters and always put state affairs first.

It's not that simple.

The princes of various places will certainly be dissatisfied and have complaints against Your Majesty.

I think your majesty has violated the ancestral system and has selfish motives towards your son. If this gets out to the people, it will damage your majesty’s reputation.”

Changsun Wuji looks like a loyal minister and a capable general, and he does everything for His Majesty.

This sentence made Empress Changsun hesitate a little, but she soon became determined.

She didn't care what Changsun Wuji said because she had already found an excuse and it was very sufficient.

Now all that matters is that Changsun Wuji agrees and doesn't object.

"Brother, I have made up my mind about this matter. You don't need to say anything more. You and I are brother and sister, so I asked you for help.

I won't blame you if you don't help.

But I must give this reward. What I give is less than one tenth of what Shen'er gave.

The prince, Qingque, and Zhinu also know about this. Since my brother doesn't want to do it, then forget it."

Empress Changsun was a little angry that her brother didn't understand her.

If he was her own son, Empress Changsun would not have any psychological burden, but Li Shen was not her own son.

Seeing his sister angry, Changsun Wuji thought again and again, and finally sighed:

"Alas~~~~Since Her Majesty the Queen is determined to do so, then I...will follow Her Majesty's wishes and help the Crown Prince to make this happen."

After talking for a long time, he thought he could persuade his sister, but he didn't expect his sister to be so determined.

Nothing is more important than Empress Changsun, who is the foundation of the Changsun family's foothold in the Tang Dynasty.

Compared to this, Li Shen’s matter is no longer so important.

You must never have any unpleasantness with Empress Changsun.

"Is what my brother said true?" Empress Changsun asked happily when she heard Zhangsun Wuji's agreement.

"How dare I deceive the Queen?" Changsun Wuji nodded helplessly.

"Haha, Brother Dayi, come and have some tea." Empress Changsun changed her face, smiled, and poured tea for Changsun Wuji.

"Brother, our Changsun family should not go against the Ji Wang Mansion in the future.

I believe my brother understands the principle of mutual benefit better than I do. ” Empress Changsun took the opportunity to give some advice.

Hearing this, Changsun Wuji sighed again:

"Alas~~~ Queen, it's not that I want to go against Prince Ji, it's just that he is too overbearing.

Huan'er is still in Luoyang waiting for the head of the group named Zhao Derong to come back and give him some money.

Even after so much time had passed and I told him that this was a scam by Prince Ji, Huan'er still couldn't let it go.

The two uncles are now idle at home, drinking to drown their sorrows and sighing all day long.

In addition, the Duke of Zhao's mansion lost all its wealth overnight and became penniless, even the money that Li Zhi had saved over the years was lost.

How can I swallow this anger? "

If there were outsiders present, Changsun Wuji would not have said these words, but now that there were no outsiders present, he had to talk to Empress Changsun.

Empress Changsun was a little too close to Li Shen.

Empress Changsun felt a little sad after hearing this, but her expression did not change:

"I already knew what you said, but it's your fault for provoking them first and giving them the leverage.

As the prime minister, don't you know about the affairs of the two uncles? But you have been letting it go and that is what has happened today.

The money is gone, and it’s gone. I only feel pity that my nephew has suffered because of you.

Alas~~~ I want Huan'er to recuperate in Luoyang for a while. After he recovers, I will recommend Gao Ming to arrange an official position for him.

Let him react well. Even if he was deceived, it would be wrong to aid the enemy."

(I didn’t save any drafts. I said Happy Lantern Festival because I didn’t say it that day. I’ll make it up now.

Please don’t spread rumors or believe in them.

Happy Women's Day. )