Don't be a prince

"My son, keep it in mind!"

After saluting again, Li Chengqian left the palace.

Yu Tai was not there, but the two guards in front of the palace consciously followed behind the prince and escorted him back to the East Palace.

Li Chengqian was very interested in that clever guard, and after leaving the Lizheng Palace, he tried to throw an olive branch: "Hey, what's your name? Are you interested in serving in the Eastern Palace?"

The guard who cooperated with Li Chengqian to draw the sword stopped, cupped his hands and said to him: "I would like to thank His Royal Highness for your appreciation, but I really have a duty and cannot leave."

Seeing that the guard refused, Li Chengqian didn't say anything more.

In fact, from the first time Li Chengqian came into contact with them, he had a guess about their identities - Baiqisi!

Chapter 75 Send me a batch of maids

Probably, only Baiqisi would show no respect in front of Li Jing, and be on guard against him using a sword around the prince instead!

Different from the bad guys and Marquis Wu on the surface, Baiqisi is a secret service agency hidden in the dark. Its functions are similar to those of Jinyiwei, but it is more covert.

If it's Baiqisi's staff, it's really not suitable for poaching someone!

The two guards sent Li Chengqian to the Lizheng Hall where he lived before turning around and leaving.

After entering the bedroom, Li Chengqian just took off his outer robe, and quickly lay down on the bed to sleep.

I have to get up in the morning to exercise, and after the exercise, I have to go out to pay New Year's greetings. The first day of the first month is the busiest time.

The biological clock is miraculous. It is so miraculous that after a person develops a habit, even if he does not get enough sleep, he will wake up at a fixed time.

Rubbing his sleepy eyes and looking at the not-so-bright sky outside, Li Chengqian still got up and went out with two swords.

The distance from Lizheng Hall to Mingde Gate is just right for him to jog and warm up his body.

In front of Mingde Gate, Li Jing waited in front of the wooden stake as usual.Although today is the first day of the first lunar month, he obviously has no intention of abandoning his duties.

"His Royal Highness, Happy New Year."

From a distance, Li Jing bowed and saluted.

Today, he didn't wear short clothes, but a court dress.For the ministers living in Chang'an, on the first day of the Yuan Dynasty, there will be a grand court meeting on the first day of the Yuan Dynasty, which is the largest court meeting in this year.

Li Chengqian returned the gift, and took advantage of the situation to bow and said: "Duke Wei, happy new year, this is the annual gift from my disciple."

A guard of the Eastern Palace walked up to Li Chengqian, took a sword from him, and handed it to Li Jing.

Li Jing took the long sword and knew it was a ritual sword just by looking at its appearance.

Normal swords, except for the Son of Heaven sword, no one would be so gorgeously decorated.

Pulling it out and looking, it really is the Yi sword without the front.

It is also reasonable for the disciple to give Yijian, the teacher who teaches martial arts.

"Thank you, His Royal Highness."

Li Jing immediately untied the old Ritual Sword from his waist, and hung the new sword on it.

After the New Year gifts were delivered, Li Chengqian drew out his sword and continued his morning exercises.

It's still slashing, but it's different from before. Li Chengqian's slashing now has three or four swords avoiding obstacles and hitting the deepest part of the trace.Although it was not perfect, Li Jing was obviously very satisfied with the way he kept nodding his head.

There is no quick shortcut in swordsmanship, it is impossible to find a sword manual, and you will be invincible in the world.Every master with a sword has undergone constant training.Just counting the swing and chop, even Li Chengqian can't remember how many swords he has swung.All he could see was the clear sword mark on the stake.

After exhausting all his strength as usual, Li Chengqian stopped and bid farewell to Li Jing.

After washing up and having breakfast, Li Chengqian handed over to Fang Sheng an annual gift that he had prepared early in the morning.

"Send this piece of paper to Master Li's residence, and tell him that I will visit you at noon."

Fang Sheng nodded, carefully wrapped the piece of paper, and stepped out of the East Palace first.

Because he is not an adult, the current Li Chengqian is not qualified to go out alone to pay New Year's greetings.Therefore, to leave the palace, he had to go with Empress Changsun.And the only ones she wanted to visit were Li Yuan, Changsun Wuji and Gao Shilian.

Arriving at the gate of the Tai Chi Hall, Li Chengqian saw his eldest grandson after waiting for a short time.

The eldest grandson, who got up early in the morning, was full of energy. Seeing the icicles on Li Chengqian's hair, he quickly walked a few steps and hugged him in his arms.

"Idiot, today is Yuan Day, why do you still want to practice martial arts? Even if you practice martial arts, you have to wait until your hair is dry before you come out!"

Such caring reprimands warmed Li Chengqian's heart.Although he is a little older than his eldest grandson in terms of actual age, at this moment, he only wants to shamelessly play a child who is cared for.

You don't need to say anything, just listen silently at this time.

Under the embrace of the eldest grandson, Li Chengqian followed her into the Tai Chi Hall.

Taiji Hall, the Taiji Palace's Yizheng Hall, was originally the place for court meetings, but because Li Yuan occupied it, the hall was full of concubines and children.The Taiji Hall, which was divided into small spaces by thick and heavy screens, seemed a little crowded at this moment.

Looking at everything in front of him speechlessly, Li Chengqian knew that he couldn't get involved in this kind of thing at all.

It was Li Yuan's last stubbornness to occupy the Tai Chi Hall.It was Li Shimin's forbearance to let him occupy the Tai Chi Hall.

However, in such a relationship, one day there will be one party who can't bear to actively destroy it.However, it is estimated that the first one who can't stand it is very likely to be the emperor's father.

Because he knew the reason why his eldest grandson would come to pay New Year's greetings, Li Yuan didn't sleep in.

The place that used to be the imperial seat of the Tai Chi Hall was transformed into a residence by him. At this time, Li Yuan was sitting on the brocade, waiting for everyone to salute.

On the first day of the Yuan Dynasty, the younger generation is a kowtow machine that can't get emotional. As long as you meet the elders, if you don't serve them with great gifts, you will be accused of being uneducated.

After kowtowing and saluting with the eldest grandson, Li Chengqian stood up.

Li Yuan nodded in satisfaction, and said: "Queen, I didn't expect you to come here so early to pay New Year's greetings. I reckon that you will go to Gao Shilian's mansion, so I won't keep you. But, Chengqian, you have to stay." , I want to talk to you."

"what?"

Li Chengqian looked at his old lady and saw that the eldest grandson nodded, so he had no choice but to stay.

After the eldest grandson and others left, Li Yuan patted his brocade and signaled Li Chengqian to go over.

Knowing what the old man was up to, Li Chengqian could only bite the bullet and stepped forward, sitting next to Li Yuan.

Patting Li Chengqian on the shoulder, Li Yuan smiled and said, "You are the emperor's son after all. You can see from your few swords that you are not neglected in your daily life. Yesterday I promised you that I could make a request. Have you thought about it now? "

It really is this matter!

Seeing that Li Yuan proposed this, Li Chengqian breathed a sigh of relief.People always feel fear when facing the unknown, but if it is predicted, no matter what, they can accept it.

It is obviously impossible for Li Yuan to move out of Tai Chi Hall, there is no room for him to get involved in this kind of matter.

If you promise one thing, there is a lot of room for manipulation.

After scanning the Tai Chi Hall, Li Chengqian had an idea:

"Grandfather, can you send a batch of your maids to the East Palace?"

"Ok?"

Li Yuan was taken aback, he didn't expect Li Chengqian to make such a request.

Looking at the beautiful maids who were obviously selected by layers, Li Chengqian smiled and complained to Li Yuan: "Grandpa, you don't know, in order to let the grandson concentrate on studying, the emperor ordered that the East Palace can only have old eunuchs. You also know that those eunuchs from the previous dynasty were all chicken-skinned and white-haired, they are really ugly. If your maids here enter the Eastern Palace, how can they make the Eastern Palace more colorful?"

Chapter 76 The Shameless Old Thief

After finishing speaking, Li Chengqian turned his head to look at Li Yuan, and cowardly said, "Can't you?"

Li Yuan's eyes lit up, and he laughed loudly: "Okay, of course. I will make the decision for you, and I will send you a batch of maids from the Taiji Palace. Even if your father hinders you, I will help you to deal with him!"

At this moment, Li Yuan was in a good mood.What he was most afraid of was that Li Chengqian used this agreement to let him move out of the Tai Chi Hall.

Now that he is in the Tai Chi Hall, he still has the prestige of the Supreme Emperor, but if he leaves, who will remember if there is a Supreme Emperor in the palace?

People only care about the emperor's affairs.

They are just maids of honor, even if these maids of honor are beautiful women specially selected by the empress, Li Yuan will not feel sorry for them.Because he knew that the queen must have the emperor's approval to do so.This bastard son, I just hope that he will immerse himself in the gentle village, and sink into it completely!

Patting Li Chengqian's callused hand, Li Yuan sighed, but then smiled and said: "Work hard, not only must you be diligent in practicing martial arts, concentrate on your studies, but also walk around more with your uncle, Fang Xuanling and others." .As long as you have their support, your position as crown prince is guaranteed, and no one can take it away!"

"..."

Li Chengqian could only listen silently. He knew that Li Yuan was giving him some advice because he felt the changes in Xuanwumen.

After all, it is a family. He may hate his son, but it is difficult to hate his grandson.

just...

Thinking about the road ahead, Li Chengqian felt dizzy.

The surrounding area of ​​Datang is full of enemies.Even if the enemy did not dare to attack, the internal affairs of the royal family were enough for him to worry about.

In history, probably only during the Tang Dynasty, it was the most ruthless to attack insiders.The emperor's father killed his brothers, brothers and nephews. As for the rebellious sons and brothers, he also killed a lot of them.When I arrived at Li Zhi's place, although it calmed down a little bit, when it came to Wu Zetian, I was even more murderous.

Li Chengqian thought that he didn't have the heart of a hero, so it was impossible to kill so fiercely.

It's nothing to be a prince, but if you really become an emperor, tsk, how much pressure you have to bear!

Nodding his head, Li Chengqian still remembered Li Yuan's words.

Just like what he said, the prince can indeed consolidate his status by building relationships with big-name courtiers, but he can also seriously threaten his status by messing with them!

The widow is as intelligent as that mother!

Seeing that Li Chengqian listened to it, Li Yuan didn't say anything more, called an eunuch, and said: "You pick out the maids who are still virgins, and send them to the East Palace. If the emperor stops you, just say it's my intention! "

Li Chengqian: "..."

virgin?There are still some feelings that have been misfortune?

At this time, is it time to praise the old man for being strong and healthy?Still special...

Fortunately, the old man still knew how to pick out the virgin, and in a speechless manner, he pointed out to the eunuch who to turn over to, Li Chengqian got in his prince's car, and under the protection of a group of guards, he also left the palace.

Taipingfang, because it is next to the imperial city, is basically populated by bigwigs, and Gao Shilian naturally lives here as well.

At this time the sun had risen very high, and before noon, Li Chengqian had to finish the New Year's greetings and then rush to the old man's house.

If you have an appointment with someone, it is considered a missed appointment after noon.

Coincidentally, almost everyone in Gao Shilian's house was gathered together, and the eldest grandson Wuji, who was a nephew, was also in the ranks of New Year's greetings.

Stepping out of the carriage, you can see Zhang Sun Chong and a grown-up bearded man head-on.

After Li Chengqian got off the car, Changsun Chong first introduced: "Chengqian, this is cousin Gao Shujin. You go in first to pay New Year's greetings to uncle, and after you come out, we juniors can have fun by ourselves."

The two bowed their hands to pay New Year's greetings, while Li Chengqian waited until they got up, and then paid New Year's greetings.Even during New Year's greetings, the status of the prince is still more important.

After Li Chengqian nodded, he entered Gaofu.

The Gao Mansion was decorated with lanterns and festoons, but because the Queen came back to visit her relatives, both inside and outside were full of forbidden troops.The servants in the Gao Mansion even walked carefully.

Entering the main hall, Li Chengqian paid homage directly: "Chengqian paid New Year's greetings to uncle."

Gao Shilian of the grandfather generation, even if he is the crown prince, he still has to pay respects.

Gao Shilian smiled and said, "Get up, get up."

After getting up, Li Chengqian bowed his hands to Changsun Wuji again.

The eldest grandson Wuji smiled and said: "Today we have three generations living under the same roof, and it's very lively, but the prince should ask the eldest grandson to go to them, you children can have fun together."

As soon as Changsun Wuji finished speaking, Gao Shilian suddenly stood up from the brocade, and hurriedly said: "Don't worry, prince, I heard a shameless old thief say that you are good enough in Go, how about you?" How about talking with the old man first?"

From the way Gao Shilian rubbed his hands, he knew that this one was definitely a chess idiot.

Thinking of Li Gang's words, Li Chengqian could only sit on the brocade first, and said with a smile, "I hope uncle will be merciful!"

The chessboard was placed on the brocade, so Li Chengqian and Gao Shilian started the game directly.

Empress Changsun's chess skills are not bad, and Changsun Wuji is also proficient in this game, so the two stopped talking and moved closer to Jinta to watch the battle silently.Although the younger generations of the Gao family and the eldest grandson's family also wanted to see it, the surrounding area of ​​the brocade was a symbol of status, and with their identities, they didn't even have the qualifications to approach it.

Even though Gao Shilian was getting old, he was engrossed in playing chess, and he had to think carefully about every move he made.

When encountering an opponent like the old gentleman, Li Chengqian no longer laughed, but looked at the overall situation and silently deduced it.

Half an hour passed, but there was still a large blank space on the chessboard.

Seeing the sweat on Li Chengqian's forehead, the eldest grandson knew that this kid must have let go of the chess game last night.

Another half an hour passed, the sun had already risen high, but the speed of the two people's falling was getting slower and slower.

Li Chengqian was better, but Gao Shilian was already sweating profusely.