Zhenguan Xiaoxian Wang Li Shen Li Shimin

Seeing that Changsun Wuji didn't say anything, Empress Changsun finally said something from the bottom of her heart to her brother.

Although Changsun Wuji was in the court, as the queen, she saw some things more clearly and knew more than Changsun Wuji.

Judging from the current situation, if they don't make plans early, their Changsun family may decline or something unexpected may happen in the future.

Changsun Wuji looked up at his sister. He could hear the deep meaning in these words.

It was a long time before he bowed to Empress Changsun.

"Thank you for your advice, Queen. I will consider it carefully and complete the task entrusted by the Queen.

As for Prince Ji's Mansion, I will try my best to avoid becoming his enemy from now on."

"That's good, brother. I hope to see our Changsun family prosper for generations, and making peace with the Ji Palace is the best choice.

Of course, the kind of repair I'm talking about is not the kind of repair that involves alliance. It would be most appropriate for Li Zhi to be the middleman."

Empress Changsun nodded. She also knew that it was impossible for the Duke of Zhao's Mansion to have a close relationship with Prince Ji. This was a big taboo.

However, it is still possible for Li Lizhi to maintain the relationship. After all, Li Lizhi and Li Shen are siblings and they have always had a good relationship.

"Yes, I've made note of that." Changsun Wuji lowered his head and accepted the order. He also knew that his sister was doing this for the good of their Changsun family.

"Hahaha, Guanyin maid, how was your conversation? The kitchen said the meal is ready, why don't you two chat while eating."

At this moment, Li Shimin's hearty laughter came from outside.

"I have met His Majesty."

Li Shimin came in and the two of them saluted.

"Hey? We are all family, no need to be so polite, there are no outsiders here.

Guanyin, why don't you go and have a meal?" Li Shimin said with a smile and waved his hand.

"Erlang is right. Brother, let's have our meal first and chat while we eat." Empress Changsun smiled gently.

The three of them came to the dining room, where there was a table full of delicious food.

"Assistant, come and try this wine. This is good wine. I usually don't want to drink it. If it weren't for you, Assistant, I wouldn't have taken it out today.

I spent a lot of effort to get this bottle of wine out of Prince Ji's mansion. I'm afraid there is no top quality wine in the world now."

Li Shimin pointed at the wine in Wang De's hand and said happily to Changsun Wuji.

Wang De leaned over and poured a glass of wine for Li Shimin and Zhangsun Wuji.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Changsun Wuji bowed quickly.

"Come on, Assistant Engine, we won't go home until we are drunk today." Li Shimin raised his glass.

"Your Majesty, I bow to you. May your Majesty and the Queen be in good health and blessed." Changsun Wuji stood up and replied respectfully.

"Hahahaha, okay, let's drink together." Li Shimin laughed and drank the glass of wine in one gulp.

For some reason, Li Shimin seemed very happy, and no one knew what happy news happened.

"Come, Auxiliary Engine, try this red shrimp. It's shipped from the South China Sea and is still very fresh."

Li Shimin handed a big lobster to Changsun Wuji.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

After Changsun Wuji took it, he looked at the big lobster, which was nearly a foot long.

To be honest, as the prime minister, he has seen everything, but he has only eaten these big red shrimps a few times.

Because lobsters are mainly produced in the south, they are no longer fresh due to the long journey to Chang'an.

Although he could afford it, he still felt it was too extravagant even if he had money.

Sometimes, when the south paid tribute, he would be rewarded once or twice.

"How is it?" Li Shimin asked after seeing Changsun Wuji eating.

“Your Majesty, this red shrimp has delicious meat, is smooth and tender when eaten, and is truly a delicacy.

I think it must be difficult to transport it from the south." After taking a bite, Changsun Wuji praised it highly.

"It's really not easy. We rode at full speed and changed trains frequently all the way to ensure the freshness of the meat.

It cost a lot of money." Li Shimin nodded and took a bite of the lobster meat to savor it carefully.

"Your Majesty, I have something to say but I don't know whether I should say it or not." Changsun Wuji stood up and saluted.

"There's no need to be like this, Assistant Engine. We are all family, just talk if you have anything to say." Li Shimin behaved very kindly.

“Your Majesty, although the red shrimp meat is delicious, it cost a lot to get it, so it’s okay to eat it once.

I dare to advise Your Majesty not to eat it often just to satisfy your taste buds.

So as to avoid criticism from the court officials, who would say that Your Majesty is wasting money and manpower."

As the prime minister, Changsun Wuji naturally knew his responsibilities, and advising the emperor on his virtue was one of them.

If outsiders knew that the emperor had spent a lot of money and effort to transport red shrimps from the south, it would be unbelievable.

Those censors in the Censorate must be going crazy and making desperate appeals.

"Haha, Fu Ji, you're right. Going through so much trouble just to eat this bite of red shrimp is indeed a waste of money and effort. I think so too."

Li Shimin laughed and said something, then put another large piece of shrimp into his mouth.

"However, these red shrimps were sent by Prince Ji's Mansion as a gift to me and the Queen.

Although it is a bit costly and laborious, I cannot refuse Prince Ji's filial piety, so I have no choice but to accept it.

Alas~~~I had no choice. Yesterday I scolded him and told him not to be so extravagant.

Fu Ji, if anyone wants to impeach, let them impeach Prince Ji. It's time to teach this rebellious son a lesson.

How could the royal family produce a prodigal like him? It is unfortunate for the family, unfortunate for the family."

Li Shimin shook his head helplessly, his tone full of grief.

However, Changsun Wuji did not see any sign of family misfortune on Li Shimin's face. Instead, he had a smile on his face and a proud expression.

Haha, Changsun Wuji sneered in his heart, if you hadn't stuffed shrimp meat into your mouth, I would have almost believed it. You are clearly showing off to me.

Tell yourself that he has a good son and that he can spend a lot of money and effort to honor him.

And he is not afraid of being bitten by the mad dogs in the Censorate in the court.

This time it was Changsun Wuji's turn to be depressed, with a look of as if he had eaten a fly.

He cursed himself for not admonishing him. Given his understanding of His Majesty, how could it be so extravagant? What was he thinking just now? He was actually fooled by His Majesty.

“Haha, brother, don’t worry about His Majesty, these things were indeed sent by Shen’er yesterday.

Not only the red shrimps, but all the seafood on the table are Shen'er's gift to His Majesty.

Your Majesty loves the people like his own children, advocates frugality and honesty,

It has always been said that the world is full of hard work, and we should set an example.

However, Shen'er is filial, and as a father, Your Majesty cannot refuse, so he can only accept it.

Shen'er is indeed a bit extravagant, so Your Majesty can only teach him patiently and patiently."

When Empress Changsun saw Changsun Wuji's expression, she thought her brother didn't believe it, so she explained.

Is this a bit extravagant? Changsun Wuji kept complaining in his heart, don’t you know how much your child is a spendthrift?

In the whole Chang'an City, or in the whole Tang Dynasty, no one knows how to eat and play as well as your child. Even Your Majesty would feel inferior to him in terms of food, clothing and other expenses.

Chang Sun Wuji suddenly felt that the big red shrimp in his hand was no longer fragrant, and the delicacies on the table were not as delicious as they had just looked.