Datang: Salted fish at the beginning, Gao Yang was given marriage by Li Er

Chapter 164 The Restless East Palace

East Palace.

puff.

The sound of the arrow piercing through the air was transmitted to the front, nailed into the bright red bull's-eye, and the tail feathers trembled, making a vibrating sound.

Li Chengqian slowly raised his bow and arrow, narrowed his eyes, opened his eyes, and outlined his lips, revealing a satisfied smile.

"His Royal Highness is good at archery."

"A lieutenant colonel is a little ashamed of himself for making hard work and shooting a hundred steps."

Amidst the sound of stomping footsteps, Li Zhen walked by calmly, happened to see this scene, and couldn't help but praise.

Walking closer, he held the long bow Li Chengqian handed over with both hands, and hung it to the side of the weapon holder.

Li Chengqian smiled slightly, took a square towel to wipe off the sweat on his hands, and glanced at the bull's-eye.

"Wei Wang and Wu Wang can do it, how can the lonely big brother fall behind?"

"How is it? Did you find out clearly?"

Standing beside Li Chengqian, Li Zhen naturally knew what Li Chengqian was talking about, and responded.

"His Royal Highness King Wu did cooperate with Li Xian and opened a workshop."

Pausing for a moment, meeting Li Chengqian's gaze, Li Zhen added.

"But it seems that Li Xian doesn't know the identity of King Wu at all. What's even more strange is that Master Changsun marked out two hills, which must be related to the newly opened workshop."

The sun shines through the yellowish vine leaves, casting mottled light and shadow on Li Chengqian's dignified and handsome face.

Li Chengqian stepped on the wooden boards in the corridor, making a slight creaking sound, pondered for a while, and opened his mouth slowly.

"It seems that the rumors about the imperial city are true. Li Xian really made some kind of heating utensil."

"It's really unexpected that Li Ke can join hands with Li Xian."

Taking a long breath, Li Chengqian stopped, looked at the pots of daisies blooming under the eaves, and sighed softly.

"If the two of you get along well, you will have a harmonious relationship. If there are these warm things scattered all over the city, it will be troublesome."

A talented and capable person, Li Chengqian is also happy in his heart.

But if such a person works for other princes, or gets involved, it will make him feel uneasy.

At that time, the father was also powerful, and he killed his brother to force his father to secure the throne of the Tang Dynasty.

Li Chengqian didn't want to follow in Li Jiancheng's footsteps and die tragically at the hands of his brother.

Therefore, since Li Xian emerged in the court, Li Chengqian paid special attention to it, and started to investigate the rumor workshop in the imperial city.

Thinking of this, Li Chengqian supported the railing of the corridor with his hands, his eyes were deep with endless worry, and his heart felt anxious.

"Wei Wang recruits talents and talents, and he has friends from all corners of the country. He is also smart and eloquent, and his witty remarks can win the joy of his father."

"The lineage of the two dynasties of King Wu has won the joy of many veteran generals of the court. Although King Wu Li Ke is low-key and not good at talking around His Majesty, Li Xian, who is favored by the gods, makes up for the shortage."

"If the coal stove that benefits the people is solid this time around, the influence at home and abroad cannot be underestimated. King Wu, this good chess move really makes people panic!"

The sky is blue and cloudless, and the birds fly through the sky, leaving behind chirping and cheering.

His eyes retracted from the bright sky, but Li Chengqian's heart was extremely gloomy.

rustling.

Stepping on the wooden railing, there was a slight noise, mixed with hearty laughter.

At the end of the corridor, scholars of literati crowded in threes and fives, talking and laughing, coming towards this side.

The thin figure caught a glimpse of Li Chengqian who got up and stood up straight, and greeted him from afar.

"His Royal Highness, let us search for it."

"After hearing the guard's confession, I just came in a hurry and brought the good news with me."

Li Chengqian was originally in a restless mood, and when he was about to explode, he suddenly felt suffocated when he heard the word "good news".

The gloom on his face was covered by peace in the next moment, and he raised his sleeves and cupped his hands in response.

"Everyone, why are you looking for Gu? Why is this good news?"

The thin figure in the lead strode forward, with a smile on his face, and moved closer.

"His Royal Highness, Li Xian is making coal stoves in the outskirts of the imperial city. This matter has already been rumored in the imperial city!"

"Thanks to the fact that we didn't recruit such mediocre people before, if not, I'm afraid the reputation of our East Palace will be damaged."

After hearing these words, Li Chengqian's heart was shocked and he was quite surprised.

Li Xian was just mentioned, how could he become the target of public criticism in an instant?

A look of doubt flashed across his handsome face, Li Chengqian frowned and asked aloud.

"Why is this?"

"Coal stoves can withstand the cold winter, which is a good thing that benefits thousands of households. How could it be pushed to the forefront in an instant?"

Hahaha.

The scribes were the first to laugh out loud.

The thin scribe grabbed Li Chengqian's sleeve, straightened the wooden table at the corner and sat down, smiling.

"His Royal Highness does not know, but in fact this coal stove is just a hoax."

"Li Xian has always had inventions and innovations. This time, he just used Cheng's mansion to fry tea and made some strange inventions behind the scenes, in order to cheat the rich and powerful families in the imperial city for some money."

While speaking, the thin scribe stood up "Teng", gesticulating circles with his hands, high and low, giving Li Chengqian a rough outline of the coal stove, and then sat down happily.

"For things like this, His Royal Highness thinks, if you burn logs and firewood, how much will it cost in a severe winter?"

Seeing that Li Chengqian rested his chin with his hand and said nothing, the thin scribe continued.

"This is where Li Xian is smart!"

"Knowing that if you burn firewood, you will not be able to deceive some rich and powerful families, so you made some charcoal blocks with a bowl-sized mouth, with long and thin holes, and said they were briquettes."

"Haha, charcoal is charcoal. Changing the name and shape is to sell this kind of poisonous smoke thing. It's really whimsical!"

The voice fell, and someone behind him interrupted.

"Li Xian was able to separate poisonous salt before, but he actually spread rumors to the outside world that he could separate poisonous smoke. I don't know how many people will believe such nonsense."

"Isn't that right? Even the Changsun's residence recently put up a new notice in the Imperial City, stating that the private workshop purchased charcoal, and the murder case has nothing to do with the Changsun's residence."

"Li Xian made a mistake this time. After the eldest grandson's mansion made money, he invented some irrelevant coal stoves. It can be said that he lost his wife and lost his army!"

"I also heard that in the court, many courtiers also jointly signed their names again. They only waited for the day when Li Xian's coal stove was sold, and jointly signed a letter to sue Li Xian for harming the people! This time, if there is a murder case, how can Li Xian do it? Let go of the relationship like before, and escape from birth?"

With every word you said, Li Chengqian's shocked state of mind turned to calm down.

From inside and outside, it seems that the things created by Li Xian are not as miraculous as imagined, and instead they are suspected of murder for money.

Thinking of the attitude of the courtiers, Li Chengqian's uneasy mood suddenly became clear at this moment. In order to find safety, he waved to Li Zhen and said softly.

"Go to the workshop and talk about it. It's best to find solid evidence of King Wu's involvement in this matter."

There is a saying that when a tree falls, the monkeys scatter.

And what Li Chengqian had to do was to find some evidence while the hozen was scattered!
Removing the king of Wu is not considered, but it can make him a general in the eyes of his father and emperor among the courtiers, so that he can sit on the throne of the prince more securely.

The royal family is ruthless, as it has always been.

This truth was clear to Li Chengqian as early as the moment he saw his father holding the bloody sword.

Hearing the noise in his ears, Li Chengqian gritted his teeth, and the words of his father floated in his mind.

Only what is in the hands is fate, and what is in the hands of others is fate.

(End of this chapter)