The Prodigal Son of Zhenguan

Of course, it was the same this time.

After entering Chang'an City, the carriage did not stop and went straight to the palace.

With Li Yuan's handwritten order, the journey was smooth after entering the palace.

At this time, Li Yuan was in the Liangyi Hall, and the eunuch came in to report that the Prince of Jingyang had entered the palace.

Li Yuan couldn't stop smiling. Seeing Li Fu in the palace today, he was curious about how Li Fu would react.

From the first time he came to the farm in Jingyang County, to Li Fu guessing his identity, in Li Yuan's opinion, Li Fu had almost no big reaction, which was different from what he imagined.

Although he was also the blood of the Li family, he had not lived a good life outside for so many years. How could this child develop such a temperament that he would not change his face even if the mountains collapsed in front of him?

Li Yuan also guessed whether Li Fu had known that his biological father was from the Li family.

But he immediately denied this. If he knew, he would have tried every means to recognize his ancestors.

After all, as long as he recognized it, he would definitely get an official position and title. Apart from other things, he would definitely have a lifetime of wealth and glory, and he would not be bullied by the servants of the Pei family on the farm.

From what Li Fu said when he faced Li Fu in Jingyang County, Li Yuan knew that Li Fu actually hoped to get such an identity.

However, it was not because of this noble identity, but a kind of protection.

Thinking of this, Li Yuan couldn't help sighing in his heart.

This child has seen too many ups and downs outside, so he always thinks about protecting himself.

Li Yuan also knew that the prince and the king of Qin gave Li Fu gifts. When he saw his two sons, he also praised their actions.

After all, they are all family members.

Just thinking about it, the eunuch came in.

"Your Majesty, the Prince of Jingyang and the officials of the Ministry of Rites are waiting outside the hall."

"Send." Li Yuan waved his hand.

Soon, Li Fu followed the officials of the Ministry of Rites into the Liangyi Hall.

On the way from Jingyang to Chang'an, officials from the Ministry of Rites had already begun to teach Li Fu the etiquette of meeting the emperor.

After all, he grew up in the countryside, and he didn't know if anyone taught him etiquette and rules, so they just taught him all at once.

Otherwise, if something went wrong in front of His Majesty, they would also be in trouble.

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you."

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you."

Li Fu paid his respects in accordance with the etiquette taught by the Ministry of Rites.

"Everyone, get up." Li Yuan said with a smile.

Since he came in, his eyes have been on Li Fu. Seeing Li Fu wearing royal clothes, with a dignified appearance and extraordinary demeanor, he was even more happy.

"Not bad, not bad." Li Yuan looked at Li Fu with satisfaction: "Looking good."

I don't know if he was praising Li Fu for being more handsome, or looking at Li Fu in front of him, he thought of his deceased third brother.

Although the matter of Li Fu's recognition of his ancestors was complicated, it was mostly handled by the Ministry of Rites, and Li Fu just followed through.

Even so, he was busy until the afternoon.

As for the matter of visiting the grave of his biological father whom he had never met, it was scheduled for half a month later, and he had to go back to Jinyang specifically.

After all the things were done, only Li Yuan and Li Fu were left in Liangyi Hall.

"Now, you have officially entered the clan, and your identity as a royal clan member in the future is set in stone." Li Yuan looked at Li Fu and said, "I originally planned to buy the house in Banzhengfang to fool you, but now there is no need, so I just give it to you. The house is not bad, and all the servants have been waiting in the house for a long time. When the time comes, you can just live there directly, and everything is ready."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Li Fu bowed his hands to thank him.

Li Yuan waved his hand and looked at Li Fu with a smile: "Why are you so reserved when you were talking to me in the manor of Jingyang County, but now that we are in the palace, we are much closer as uncle and nephew? There are only two of us in this palace, so you don't need to be restrained."

"In the past, I was just an ordinary citizen in the manor, and you were just an official in the court, so I was naturally more casual. Now that you are the emperor in the palace, how dare I act rashly." Li Fu smiled and said, "On the way here, the adults in the Ministry of Rites were afraid that I would lose etiquette in front of you when I entered the palace to meet the emperor."

The smile on Li Yuan's face became even bigger: "Rules are inevitable in front of outsiders, but now that there are no outsiders, we don't need to be like this between uncle and nephew. Those people outside, whether they are ministers in the court or my own son, all look the same when they see me, making it difficult for me to find someone to chat and talk."

Li Yuan is now in a high position and feels lonely.

There used to be a Pei Ji who accompanied him. Pei Ji wasHe would guess his thoughts, and he liked to hear what he said.

But Pei Ji was a man with deep thoughts and was experienced enough. He always said the right words.

But sometimes, Li Yuan just wanted to find someone to chat with like ordinary people.

But there was no such person around him.

When he was in the manor of Jingyang County, he and Li Fu had a good chat.

If there was no generational separation, and if he didn't have to reveal his identity, it would be great to make a friend with Li Fu, a child regardless of age.

With the government outside and the struggle of his own son inside, Li Yuan was exhausted. Now sitting in the Liangyi Hall, he was no different from an ordinary old man.

Li Fu smiled helplessly when he saw this.

He was a small person and couldn't solve the affairs of the royal family. Li Yuan was worried, but there was nothing he could do.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. Later..."

There will be something more troublesome for you...

Li Fu paused and looked at his old relative in front of him.

To be fair, Li Yuan treated him well. He had supported him before he confirmed his identity.

The two of them were doing business together. The private seal on the document was equivalent to a golden medal of immunity from death.

Li Fu wanted to help Li Yuan, but he couldn't help with this matter.

Only when one side of the King of Qin and the Crown Prince was completely defeated could the matter end. Otherwise, it would be an endless struggle.

Now, no one could persuade the two sides. Li Yuan had no way and could not make a decision.

He could not protect the King of Qin, let alone the Crown Prince.

"If Your Majesty feels bored in the palace in the future, you can go out more often to take a breath. In the future, the farm in Jingyang County will get better and better. When the time comes, Your Majesty will go and see it in person and you will know." Li Fu said with a smile.

Speaking of the farm in Jingyang County, Li Yuan thought of Li Fu's work on the canal.

"Is the canal still being repaired over there?" Li Yuan asked.

"It has never stopped. As long as the farmers are free, they work over there." Li Fu said: "If it continues like this, it should be repaired before the rainy season."