Time Travel: I am the idle king Li Shen and Li Shimin in the Tang Dynasty

Li Zhi looked up at Li Yifu in confusion, with a questioning look in his eyes.

Before Li Zhi could ask, Li Yifu said to him:

“Your Majesty, I heard from the Imperial Court Assistant Minister Chu Suiliang that Prince Ji would send a copy of all the recipes in Prince Ji’s mansion to Your Majesty.

This is also a way for Prince Ji to reassure His Majesty."

"You mean to ask me to steal the formula from His Majesty?"

Li Zhi frowned and stared at Li Yifu. He suspected that Li Yifu was a spy sent by Li Shen.

Isn't this just asking yourself to die?

Li Yifu quickly explained:

“I dare not, I just said that besides Prince Ji’s Mansion having the recipe, Your Majesty also has it.

After all, the prince is the legitimate son, and His Majesty still dotes on him very much.

"Your Highness can go and ask for one, and say that the Jin Palace is not doing well and wants to make some money. His Majesty may agree."

After hearing this, Li Zhi fell into deep thought. He was wondering if it was feasible. His father's success rate was not high.

He was wondering if he would succeed if he started with Empress Changsun.

His mother doted on him because he was the youngest and cared for him more than Li Tai and Li Chengqian.

Otherwise, he would not have lent him millions of dollars.

He wondered if his mother would agree to his wish.

After thinking for a long time, Li Zhi finally shook his head helplessly:

"It won't work. You know, mother dotes on Li Shen so much that she doesn't like us, her own children.

And Aye would never give me the recipe.

Otherwise, the relationship between Aye and Li Shen would break down, and Aye would need Li Shen to check and balance the noble families.

Why was Li Shen pushed out?

If I ruin Aye's plan, I will probably be severely punished.

In Aye's eyes, the country is more important than anything else."

What does his own son mean to him? When the fifth son plotted rebellion, his father executed him without any hesitation.

If Li Shen hadn't come out to plead for mercy, the grass on Lao Wu's grave would have been replaced several times.

What these legitimate sons now rely on is that their mother, Empress Changsun, is still alive.

"Okay, let's not talk about this. How about the information I asked you to find out?"

Li Zhi changed the subject. This was not feasible. Unless he went to steal it himself, wouldn't that be the same as seeking death?

I am not Li Shen, who always takes things out of the palace and steals a lot of good things from their father.

"Your Majesty, I found out that Prince Ji's Mansion transported a group of people away at midnight not long ago, but I didn't find out where they were transported to.

The water route they took was too fast, and it was difficult to track their whereabouts after entering the sea."

Li Yifu reported.

"What about the family?" Li Zhi looked up.

"I have found out about this minister. His family members are all in the capital and were taken to Wang Hongfu's house.

I heard they were going to send it back to their ancestral land, should we…"

Li Yifu stopped talking here.

Li Zhi pondered for a moment and shook his head:

"Don't act rashly. I'm wondering how much Liu knows and whether she has said anything."

"Your Majesty, I thought that if you wanted to say it, you would have said it now. If you don't know, then you didn't say it."

"No, that's not necessarily the case. Have you ever thought about why His Majesty has issued an order to punish you twice in the past two days?

This prince has thought about it, and it is definitely not because this prince did not go to visit his mother.

However, I cannot understand why Fourth Brother and Li Shen were also punished if Li Shen reported the matter to His Majesty.

But if it wasn't because of this, why would you punish me?"

Li Zhi couldn't figure it out. He had been thinking about it for several days and it was giving him a headache.

Li Yifu couldn't understand the reason either. His Majesty was a little abnormal this time. Three princes and three sons were punished twice in a row within a few days.

The reason is actually unknown.

"Your Highness, no matter what, I think it is better to get rid of Liu to be on the safe side."

Li Yifu suggested that he thought it was impossible that Liu knew nothing.

Li Zhi frowned.

“This prince is afraid that this is Li Shen’s trick, so he didn’t investigate anything and used Liu as bait.

Don't forget that Li Shen has been cunning since he was a child and cannot be treated with common sense.

Fortunately, we received the news in time this time, otherwise we would have fallen into Li Shen’s trap on the road and suffered heavy casualties.

In this case, you just send someone to keep an eye on it and make sure it isn't discovered. We'll wait for the opportunity.

And what's going on in the west? Why is there no movement now?"

"Your Majesty, I don't know. I have never sent anyone to contact them to avoid suspicion, fearing that it might cause trouble.

In my opinion, I am afraid this matter should be discussed after the New Year."

Li Yifu shook his head.

"These bastards just don't follow the rules, no wonder they are called barbarians." Li Zhi was a little angry and embarrassed.

"Your Majesty, we cannot trust all the words of these barbarians. We are just using them."

Li Yifu comforted.

“Well, this king naturally knows this, so let’s talk about it after Yuanzheng.

The Prince Ji’s Palace will hold a charity auction the day after tomorrow, saying that it is for doing good deeds. You should go with me then.

Let’s go and see what tricks Li Shen is playing.

This king just doesn’t understand why he can’t just be at peace.”

When it comes to Li Shen, Li Zhi looks down on him.

At this moment, Li Shen, whom Li Zhi looked down upon, was doing art in the garden.

Five or six painters were sitting there, each with a drawing board in front of them. Li Shen stood in front and talked to these people.

"Okay, you should understand what I just said. I have already prepared the things for you.

You can try drawing it.

This will be the focus of your research from now on, and I call it the realist school."

The oldest of the people sitting below was about 40 years old, and the youngest was about 20 years old.

Some people are confused at this moment, but some people have shining eyes.

"Your Majesty, I have just heard the painting skills you have taught us and I am amazed.

Your Highness is a man of great talent. With his painting skills, he can definitely create a new school of painting. We are so lucky to be able to listen to your teachings.

Moreover, the name of the realist school is more appropriate. I believe that the realist school will surely be passed down through the ages.”

The person who spoke was the youngest, named Wang Xiaoxin. He came from a poor family and his ancestors had been officials.

She has a slim body and looks a little weak, with delicate eyebrows, soft features, red lips and white teeth.

Li Shen also called him a young and handsome guy after seeing him.

It's just that maybe his life is a little tight, and his face looks a little sickly pale.

However, it can be seen at this moment that Wang Xiaoxin admires King Ji very much.

Li Shen also admired this young man. He was a good painter and not arrogant or impatient. He did not have the inexplicable arrogance of those scholars in Chang'an City.

The whole person is very calm.

Young people have a strong ability to accept new things.

"Your name is...Wang...Wang..."

"Your Highness, my name is Wang Xiaoxin."

"Well, that's a good name. I hope you can carry forward this painting skill, and it will be worthwhile for me to teach you."

Li Shen nodded.

"Thank you, Your Highness. I will work hard to pass down your painting skills to future generations, and let your reputation live on forever."

Li Shen clapped his hands happily:

"Okay! Today, I am happy to show you another school of thought that I have been studying for many years - abstract art."

(Wang Xiaoxin is the second-ranked fan name on the fan contribution list.

The name number one on the fan contribution list is Fire Dragon, but I can’t use it.

If I were writing fantasy, I could even take you in as a mount or something to take you to heaven.

How about you tell me another name and I can use it?)