Crown Prince's Counterattack

Li Shimin had a lot of thoughts in his heart, fearing that there was some hidden conspiracy against him, but in fact, Sima Yi was not as complicated as he thought. The current situation is changing all the time. It's true that over the years, his subordinates have also recruited many capable people and strangers. Just for the sake of balance, Li Yuan will use him sooner or later. They are all sons. Even if they are palms and backs, they are all flesh.

Sima Yi didn't want to stop it, and he didn't think he could stop it. Now is the critical moment of the uprising, and the struggle for power is not the point, but he also has to guard against it. If Li Shimin really controls the military power as the history says, he will direct another Xuanwumen Incident Not good.

The two of them seemed to be chatting happily at the wine table, but when they turned around, they secretly made plans in their hearts.

Shengge night banquet, this is a rare time for the Li family to relax, the banquet lasted until late at night and then slowly dissipated, the crescent moon climbed into the night sky, and the stars twinkled at night.

Li Shimin's face was drunk, his footsteps were a little unsteady, Changsun Wuji walked on the path in the garden with the support of his eldest son, and the servants followed behind him from a distance, holding the lamps, the moonlight was bright, and thick clouds fell on the water. Qinghui.

"Second Young Master made a bit of a slip of the tongue today"

As the eldest grandson Wuji, his brother-in-law, he also sat far away at today's banquet, watching everything that happened quietly.

He and Li Shimin have known each other since childhood, and his sister is his wife, so their positions have already been decided. Since he knows that he wants to fight for something, then he should help each other.

He has always done a good job, he has great ambitions, is courteous to others, he is both resourceful and decisive, he is a good candidate to be the lord in every way, and it is Yu Liang's dispute with the eldest son, but today But his performance seemed a little impatient, and he knew that he was a little scared.

The eldest son came back victorious and won the hearts of the people. The situation is good, so the second son is so impetuous. However, in his opinion, many things have just opened up. No one can predict the future development. Opportunities may not favor them, so they did not come In the end, there is no need to be discouraged, because the second son is a bit lost in the authorities.

"You're right, I'm really worried"

The cool night wind blew away the smell of alcohol all over his body, Li Shimin was a little sober, thinking of his behavior at the banquet, a few traces of regret secretly flashed, and then quickly suppressed in the bottom of his heart, did he regret what he had done? meaningful.

He sighed, with a wry smile on his lips.

Changsun Wuji's eyes lit up for a moment, and he was relieved to know that he finally calmed down. Some words can be said to the end. They are good friends, but he is also his master. He can remind him, but he can't go past him. act.

Li Shimin didn't know why he stepped forward to provoke Sima Yi so impulsively today, although that was always what he wanted to do.

"Wuji, what do you think I should do now?"

Li Shimin was walking on the cobblestone path, his tone was rare with a trace of confusion.

"For the current plan, we can only wait for the right time. The eldest son's position is stable, and he is favored by Li Gong. The second son should avoid his edge now. Now Li Gong's rebellion is just the time for employing people, and the second son's opportunity has come. Only by surpassing the eldest son in terms of military merits and holding great power in his hands, can the second son have a bright future."

"...you are right"

After a long silence, Li Shimin breathed a sigh of relief, all the confusion in his eyes dissipated, and he regained his confidence. It's not that he doesn't understand some things, but he still needs someone to wake him up.

"Wuji, thank you!"

Li Shimin patted Changsun Wuji's shoulder, his mood finally cleared up, with a little gratitude in his eyes.

"Go and see the Guanyin servant girl when you have time, she actually misses you very much"

The dignified atmosphere faded away, and when they mentioned the woman they loved together, there was a little warmth in the eyes of both of them, and the moonlight was as gentle as flowing water.

Back in the courtyard to the west, candles were still burning in the main house, just like back then.

Li Shimin walked into the room, and the eldest grandson Zhi, who was sitting on the embroidered couch, raised her beautiful face, her ink-like long hair spread out as she got up, no makeup was applied, her eyebrows and eyes were beautiful, and her temperament was elegant and calm.

"You're back"

The elder Sun Zhi stepped forward, undressed Li Shimin, and ordered his servants to bring the hangover soup that he had prepared long ago.

"Well, the banquet just ended. You are not in good health. Didn't you tell you to rest earlier?"

Li Shimin grabbed Changsun Zhi's cold palm, his brows were slightly frowned, and there was a bit of reproach and distress in his tone.

"You didn't come back, I'm always a little worried, how can I sleep?"

Changsun Zhi shook her head, her gentle eyes fell on Li Shimin.

Li Shimin sighed, his heart warmed, and he pulled the eldest Sun Zhi into his arms, and the warm friendship lingered between the two.

"I want to see the Second Young Master!!!"

Li Shimin let go of his hand holding Changsun Zhi, both of them looked a little displeased, who is still arguing outside at such a late hour.

"What's the matter, Suyun?"

Changsun Zhi asked her personal maid who was guarding the door loudly.

Suyun glared at the people who were yelling outside, opened the door, walked up to Li Shimin and saluted, with some hesitation.

"Who is making noise outside the door?"

"It's from Caiyun Courtyard. The slave has already warned her, but he must see the Second Young Master."

"Since that's the case, let her come in."

Changsun Zhi glanced at Li Shimin, and then ordered.

The maid who walked in took a careful look at Changsun Zhi, then immediately knelt down in front of Li Shimin, and Lihua burst into tears.

"My lord, my master is not feeling well, please go and see my master."

"If you are not healthy, go to the doctor. What's the use of looking for me!"

Li Shimin's tone was slightly angry, and there was a hint of impatience in his expression. It was nothing more than the tricks used by the women in the back house. He was naturally willing to accompany him when he was happy, but he didn't want to raise a woman who had no winks. When I came to the main courtyard, I didn't even look at my identity.

"Let your master stay in the yard honestly, get out of here quickly"

Seeing that Li Shimin finally got angry, the maid's face turned green and pale, and she went out tremblingly, unable to react for a while, obviously the master is very favored!

Suyun was gloating at the side, only showing a relaxed smile when she saw the maid had left the main courtyard, sure enough, the young master valued his young lady the most.

Li Shimin, who had calmed down, looked at the eldest grandson Zhi who was standing silently, and his eyes were a little more apologetic. He really didn't expect that the concubine who usually looks gentle and careless would dare to challenge the dignity of the main room. He is too kind.

"Guanyin maidservant, let you be wronged"

"Where is it? Haven't you already vented my anger for me?"

Changsun Zhi blinked, with a rare bit of playfulness in her gentleness, Li Shimin's eyes lit up.

"So, go see her"

"what?!"

Li Shimin looked at Changsun Zhi with a look of surprise and bewilderment.

"Ms. Sun is pregnant now, go and have a look, don't worry about any accidents."

The refusal that Li Shimin was about to blurt out was swallowed back again. That woman was wrong, but his child was innocent, and he must not be a victim of this inner house struggle, but... Li Shimin glanced at Changsun Zhi in embarrassment.

"Don't worry, since I asked you to go, I won't be angry, you can go at ease."

Chang Sun Zhi consoled her kindly.

"Thank you, Guanyin servant girl, you are really my good wife, don't worry, I will definitely not let you down, I will be back soon after I go to see her"

Li Shimin heaved a sigh of relief, and looked at the eldest Sun Zhi with a moved face. As expected, the one who understood him most was his good wife. The other women were just playthings, and the Sun family still had some use value. When the child was born... Li Shimin's eyes The shadow of prey that flashed away.

Li Shimin changed his clothes and left the main courtyard with his guards.

"master!!!"

Suyun's tone was slowly full of puzzlement, looking at Li Shimin's leaving back, he was wronged and sad, how could things turn out like this.

"Why do you push the young master out?"

"Suyun, if some people want to leave, you won't be able to keep them."

Changsun Zhi walked in front of Suyun, took her hand and patted it lightly, with an intoxicating smile in his eyes.

"But...but this is too wronged, master..."

Suyun sobbed, she really felt worthless for her master.

"Silly boy, I am not wronged"

Changsun Zhi smiled helplessly, her eyes were calm, she was never the one who wronged herself!

Suyun didn't believe it, how could the master not be wronged, she felt wronged by the master.

"Close the courtyard door!"

Changsun Zhi ordered his servants to speak.

"But--"

Su Yun suddenly opened his eyes wide.

"But didn't the young master say that he would come back?"

Suyun cautiously probed, if the young master comes back and finds that the courtyard gate is closed, he will definitely blame the master, should she persuade the master?

"He's not coming back, turn off the lights!"

Suyun looked at the eldest grandson Zhi with a calm face, and swallowed all the words she was about to say. She suddenly felt that the evening wind was a bit chilly.

The door of the main courtyard was tightly closed, and it was only opened when the first rooster crowed until the morning light appeared in the sky.

And Li Shimin really stayed in Caiyunyuan all night.