I am Li Shen and Li Shimin, the free kings of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 1184 It’s time to give gifts again

Li Shen's words made Li Tai and Li Zhi's faces look unnatural, especially Li Zhi's.

"Old Ten, I don't think this is right. The princes are all members of the royal family, how could they do such a rebellious thing.

Transporting supplies to Tubo would be the same as rebelling against himself.

I don’t think it’s possible.”

Li Tai stood up and retorted.

"That's right. How can the royal family rebel against itself?" Li Zhi also echoed.

"Aye, my two brothers, I am just guessing, there is no need to be so nervous.

There are so many princes and dukes in various places. Who knows if someone will go crazy and do something stupid for money.

But this matter should be investigated by Aye. I can't interfere and break the rules, right?"

Li Shen finally smiled slightly and said no more.

Li Shimin kept frowning. He had thought about what Li Shen said and it was indeed difficult to investigate.

The first people he suspected were the aristocratic families, because they had smuggled supplies to Tubo before.

But at that time he just turned a blind eye and ignored it.

But now it is indeed as Li Shen said, many people have this ability.

Money is a very tempting thing, and many people will take risks for money.

"Then don't bother investigating. I will send someone to investigate this matter. No matter who it is, I will punish them severely this time."

Li Shimin nodded.

"Yes, Aye." Li Shen bowed.

"Come, the tea is ready."

Empress Changsun took the teacup and poured a cup for several people.

"Thank you, mother." Li Tai and Li Zhi expressed their gratitude.

Li Shen did stand up.

"Thank you, mother. I recently received some pearls, jade, agate, bipoli, and two very beautiful ambers from merchants in the Western Regions.

I asked the craftsmen to make several sets of ornaments. You can pick one, mother."

After saying that, he waved at the stone outside.

Just after finishing his meal, Li Shen had already told Shi Tou to go back and get the jewelry.

When Shitou saw Prince Ji waving at him, he immediately came over with a dozen maids.

Each maid held an exquisite box in her hands.

Stand in a row.

Li Shen diligently helped Empress Changsun to come in front of the maid, and Li Shimin and his two sons also followed curiously.

Li Shen opened a box, which was filled with jewels, necklaces and headdresses.

The most attractive thing is that there is a very large amber pendant on the necklace.

The beads on the necklace are strung together with several different materials, including jade, agate, pyrotechnics, and pearls.

"Look, mother. I think only you can wear this necklace. No one else can handle its elegance."

Li Shen pointed at the necklace and introduced it.

Although Empress Changsun was the empress, she was also a woman. When she saw such a beautiful thing, she couldn't help but pick it up and take a few more glances.

After looking for a while, Li Shen walked to the second box and opened it, revealing a bracelet accessory.

They are also made of various kinds of jewellery.

Li Shen gave another eloquent introduction, then the third and the fourth.

Each Li Shen will be explained, and each Li Shen will be given a name to highlight his uniqueness.

Only after he finished talking about the last box did Li Shen say to Empress Changsun:

"Mother, which of these do you like? Take one set, and the rest will be given back to Dingniang and Sizi and the other girls."

"Haha, Shen'er is still filial and righteous, and he still remembers Sizi's sisters.

Qingque and Zhinu, you should learn from Shen'er and treat your brothers and sisters well."

After hearing this, Li Tai and Li Zhi looked as if they had eaten a fly. They glared at Li Shen with dark faces, then both bowed and said:

"That's what mother said."

But in his heart he was secretly cursing Li Shen, the trouble maker. Why are you showing off for no reason?

If they were as rich as Li Shen, they would also be able to give gifts every day and be filial and benevolent.

Empress Chang Sun looked at them one by one with a smile on her face. To be honest, she liked every one of them.

There is no woman who doesn't like something shiny.

But as the queen mother, she couldn't be too greedy. Li Shen was filial, so she let her choose first, and the rest would be given to his daughter and Princess Ji.

Empress Chang Sun was dazzled by the selection and didn't know what to choose.

Then suddenly he said:

"Shen'er, your mother hasn't made her choice yet, why not let her choose first?"

"Sister, what are you talking about? Shen'er has already said that this is to show filial piety to you, so I don't want it."

As a mother, of course she had to speak up for Li Shen at this time, and it didn't matter whether she had it or not.

As long as her son could build up interpersonal relationships and make the queen happy, she would be happy.

"Hey? How can this be possible? How about you and I each choose a set, Shen'er, what do you say?"

The queen shook her head.

"It's all up to mother." Li Shen bowed respectfully.

In fact, there was already a set prepared for his mother.

It’s just that the queen is allowed to choose first.

The two daughters were whispering among a pile of jewels and treasures, and Li Shen gave explanations from time to time.

The faces of Li Shimin, Li Tai and Li Zhi behind them were uglier than each other.

Every time Li Shen gives gifts, it becomes a nightmare for his two brothers, which cannot be shaken off.

They felt that Li Shen was deliberately belittling them.

What they didn't notice was that their dad looked even uglier than them.

Li Shimin also hated this part the most.

When Li Shen was in Chang'an, not to mention the gift-giving every month, they were all commonly used items.

However, every time he returned to Beijing, there was a ceremony of giving lavish gifts in the palace. In the past ten years, he had only participated in it less than three times.

The rest are just spectators, full of envy, jealousy and hatred.

He felt that his rebellious son was deliberately targeting him.

He had no way to say anything. After all, gifts had been prepared for the queen and his biological mother, and even for the concubines.

If he said anything, he would appear to be greedy and petty.

Looking at the boxes of precious jewellery, Li Shimin really wanted to get a set as a gift for his favourite concubine.

I couldn't help but curse Li Shen in my heart, this unfilial and rebellious son, why didn't he ask for my opinion?

Empress Changsun and Concubine Wei discussed for a long time, and finally selected three boxes and seven complete sets of jewelry for the Empress.

Including headwear, necklaces, accessories, bracelets, etc.

Concubine Wei specially picked out the largest piece of amber and gave it to Empress Changsun.

This is the rule. Otherwise, who would dare to bring the biggest one? Wouldn’t that be a violation?

Afterwards, Li Shen personally selected a set of three boxes and seven types of jewelry for Concubine Wei.

Then, under the reluctant gazes of Li Shimin, Li Tai and Li Zhi, Li Shen waved his hand.

Shitou covered all the boxes and went out with the maid.

Empress Changsun was all smiles, and Concubine Wei was also smiling.

"Aye, what's wrong? You look so pale. Are you feeling unwell? Do you want to call the doctor?"

Li Shen turned around and saw Li Shimin with a grim expression and asked with concern.


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