Datang: Only by resisting the decree can we become stronger

Hearing Chai Shao's words, Chai Zhewei's expression changed drastically again.

It was the first time he had heard his parents mention about his sister.

Chai Shao went on to say to him at this time: "I think back then, your sister's father Luo Cheng, Qin Qiong, Cheng Yaojin and others were all very good brothers."

"Later, your uncle Luo Cheng died in battle, leaving only your sister's blood."

"You may be able to imagine that when you heard that your sister is a girl, she has inherited your uncle's behest at a young age, and has already gone to battle to kill the enemy and made great achievements in battle."

"What kind of mood do we elders feel?"

"I remember that at that time, Cheng Chumo, Qin Li and the others were often beaten."

"But your mother and I understand one of them. You children grew up in Chang'an."

"There are too many pampered and flamboyant worlds, but there is also a lack of growth soil and the pressure of life and death."

"It's useless to beat you again."

"In fact, it's the same. Like you, Cheng Chumo, no matter what, you can't reach the height of your sister."

Chai Zhewei, compared to his younger brother Chai Lingwu, is still very ambitious.

After thinking about it for a moment, he said to his father: "My lord, since this is the case, my child begs my father to send me to practice on the real battlefield."

"If my father is worried about me going to Jingzhou, then the child can go to Youzhou where my sister and brother-in-law are."

Hearing what he said, Li Qiu on the side smiled and persuaded him: "Zhewei, the current environment in Tang Dynasty is quite different from previous years."

"And the generals in this army can be roughly divided into two categories."

"One category is like the generals Li Jing, Li Shiji, and General Yuchi, who resist foreign humiliation and expand the frontier."

"The other type is like you and Cheng Chumo, who were born in the general family, and are highly regarded by His Majesty, guarding the capital, or guarding the peace of one side."

"In terms of role and contribution, both are not small."

"Sometimes, there are some things, you don't have to force anything, the most important thing is to choose what suits you."

Listening to Li Qiu's words, Chai Zhewei was thoughtful and inspired.

As for Chai Shao and Princess Pingyang, the two looked at each other, and then said with a wry smile: "Oh, Li Qiuhe Kexin, sometimes I look at you two children."

"It really makes us envious."

"If your parents were still alive, they would be deeply happy and proud of your future."

Afterwards, the family chatted.

At this moment, Luo Kexin thought of something, "Father, mother, why didn't you see Ling Wu?"

"We came back this time, but brought him a fine horse."

"I believe that in Chang'an City, there is absolutely no horse that can match it."

"He will be very happy to see him."

Hearing this, Chai Shao couldn't help but frowned, "Forget about the treasured sword you gave Zhewei earlier."

"But this good horse is too expensive, so we can't accept it."

"Furthermore, putting such a fine horse in Chai Lingwu's hands would be an absolute waste and dust."

"Its destination should be on the battlefield, not in the hands of these capital dudes."

In Chang'an, an ordinary horse costs dozens of taels of silver.

If the horse was as good as Luo Kexin described, it would definitely cost a hundred taels of gold.

And there is still a price but no market, which can be met but not sought.

In the subsequent refusal, Li Qiu also learned from Chai Zhewei that Chai Lingwu went to Wei Wang Li Tai's mansion early in the morning to play.

Upon hearing Wei Wang Li Tai, Li Qiu subconsciously frowned.

Seeing his expression, Chai Shao also explained a few words to him, "Lingwu is worse than his brother Zhewei."

"Relying on his mother's love for him all day long, I'm idle in Chang'an City."

"And relying on his status, he still looks down on ordinary people."

"On the contrary, we are quite harmonious with Li Tai, the king of Wei, and have a very good relationship."

"We often play together."

Li Qiu nodded, didn't say much, just changed the topic, and took out the charcoal stove and coke that he had brought here.

Show it to Chai Shao and Princess Pingyang.

After the two of them watched it, they kept admiring and amazed.

Before lunch, Chai Zhewei was ordered to find his brother and go home.

Luo Kexin went back to the house with Princess Pingyang to talk about himself, and Li Qiu accompanied Chai Shao into the study, chatting and playing chess.

Also in the middle of chatting, Chai Shao asked very naturally: "Li Qiu, do you have concerns about Ling Wu getting too close to the King of Wei?"

Li Qiu sighed softly at this time, but did not answer directly: "It's not a matter of concern."

"It's just that the things that happened outside the Xuanwu Gate were really shocking."

Chai Shao nodded, and also sighed softly, "That's true."

"However, His Majesty today will not let what happened back then happen again."

"The relationship between the crown prince and King Wei probably won't be able to reach that point."

Regarding his words, Li Qiu remained silent.

Seeing him like this, Chai Shao looked at him in surprise, "Li Qiu, don't you think there are still some changes between the crown prince and the king of Wei?"

Li Qiu frowned, "With the passage of time, imperial power may be able to change a lot of things."

"And for our family, especially Chai Zhewei and Chai Lingwu, there is really no need to get involved in these potential disputes."

"The identities of the adoptive father and adoptive mother are different, and they are also the royal family members who are most valued by His Majesty."

"Just like the original choice of foster father and adoptive mother, it is best to remain neutral and stay away from disputes."

Chapter 292 A Different Tea

Hearing Li Qiu's words, Chai Shao nodded seriously.

"Li Qiu, what you said is very reasonable."

"Before, I always regarded the two of them as children."

"But as the two of them grow up, their actions and words have gradually begun to represent the Chai family."

"When Ling Wu comes back, it's time to have a good chat with the two of them about these things."

Later, when Chai Lingwu was found and saw the fine horse, he was really overjoyed.

He bowed to Luo Kexin and Li Qiu to express his gratitude.

Once he has this horse, he can enjoy a good reputation in Chang'an's rich circle for a long time.

Seeing him like this, Chai Shao was quite helpless.

Unlike the eldest son, Chai Zhewei, the couple did not have any expectations for the youngest son, Chai Lingwu.

As long as they can stay in peace and avoid causing trouble, they will be content.

I believe that after chatting with Li Qiu this time, Chai Shao and Princess Pingyang will also give instructions and warnings to Chai Lingwu and Chai Zhewei.

For Li Qiu, he absolutely does not want those close to him to be involved in the extremely dangerous vortex in the future.

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When Li Qiu and Luo Kexin returned to the Furong Garden, to their surprise, Changsun Wuji and Du Ruhui were sitting here drinking tea.

"Lord eldest grandson, Lord Du?!"

"Why did you two suddenly come to Furong Garden?"

"As a junior, I should go to the mansion to meet the two adults!"

"This... it's really rude to let the two adults wait for me here!"

Du Ruhui smiled at this moment, "Who keeps you busy?"

"On the first day I just came back, I was found by His Majesty and Empress."

"Today is Princess Pingyang and Chai Shaona again."

"When it's your boy's turn to come to our house, it may be the year of the monkey."

"At that time, I'm afraid that the carbon stove and coke you brought back will not be enough for these people, right?"

Changsun Wuji also said with a smile at this time, "Li Qiu, Keming and I are going to His Majesty to discuss the government affairs today."

"As a result, His Majesty showed us the two charcoal stoves in Chengqing Palace."

"It's really hot, great."

"No, after the two of us left the palace, we came straight to you."

"By the way, Li Qiu, the tea that Gao Kan made for us, the first time I tasted it, it was a bit bitter."

"But it turns out that the more you taste it, the more delicious it will be, like blue on the tongue, refreshing!"

"The tea here is actually much better than all the teas in Chang'an City put together."

At this time, Li Qiu approached and looked at the tea that was simply brewed in the cups of the two of them.

Then he smiled and said to Gao Kan who was beside him: "Look at the tea you made for the two adults, it really hurts the taste buds of the two adults."

"Remove this teacup soon?!"

Hearing Li Qiu's words, Gao Kan hurriedly confessed, and then respectfully removed the teacups that Zhangsun Wuji and Du Ruhui were drinking with great interest.

It made the two of them roll their eyes, "Huh? Li Qiu, the tea we both had was pretty good, why did you withdraw it?!"

Li Qiu smiled, "Don't worry, both of you."

"Wait a while, you will know."

After speaking, Li Qiu told Luo Kexin to take out his precious tea set.

Du Ruhui and Changsun Wuji took a closer look and saw a large and exquisite jade platform. On the jade platform, there were all kinds of very exquisite teacups, tea bowls, teapots, tea spoons and other utensils.

They are all made of jade.

Seeing this, the two of them couldn't help being amazed and amazed, "Li Qiu, are you using these to make tea?"

Li Qiu smiled, "It's about the same."

"However, the tea here is completely different from the tea in Chang'an City that is made with goat's milk, meat oil, bones, etc."

"Also, these tea sets alone are not enough."

Having said that, he turned his head and said to Luo Kexin with a smile: "Madam, please arrange for someone to fetch a charcoal stove."

"There is also the mountain spring water that I ordered to be taken from the deep mountain."

Afterwards, under the extremely curious gaze of Changsun Wuji and Du Ruhui, Li Qiu launched a series of dazzling and exquisite operations.

Take the freshest mountain spring water, then boil the water, heat the pot, set the tea, warm the cup, high brew, low brew, divide the tea, serve the tea, smell the fragrance and so on.

Until the end, he put the two cups of tea in the jade cup in front of Changsun Wuji and Du Ruhui, "My lords, please taste the taste of this cup of tea again."

Needless to say, Changsun Wuji and Du Ruhui were already impatient.

Then imitating Li Qiu's appearance, he picked up the teacup and sipped the tea quietly and slowly.

After a while, the two of them were full of praise.

"This tea is bitter but not astringent, sweet and refreshing. It's delicious!"

"Well, yes, yes, if only we could get such a set of tea sets in our Shangshu province."

"It's a great enjoyment to make a pot of tea in your spare time!"

"Li Qiu, do you still have a lot of tea sets and tea leaves here?"

After praising the deliciousness of the tea, these two bandit-like figures from the Tang Dynasty began to think about Li Qiu's tea set and tea leaves.