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

This was the umpteenth time that Li Shimin felt ignored.

Whether it was flattery or hatred, at least someone was paying attention to him.

But ever since his tenth son grew up, he often felt ignored by this son.

It wasn't very obvious before, but it has become more and more serious in recent years.

This rebellious son was praised as a filial son by the outside world, but I have never felt his filial piety over the years.

I have no words of concern of my own, no gold, silver, or jewelry of my own, and no tribute tea or wine of my own.

Even every time Li Shen came back from going out, he would bring back a lot of local specialties as gifts, but there was no one for me.

If he wanted to drink tea or wine, he had to shamelessly ask his wives for it.

But every time I got into trouble, I thought of myself.

As an emperor, Li Shimin suddenly felt that he, as a father, was a little too miserable.

"Haha, Erlang, Shen'er hasn't been to the palace for a while.

Shen'er, come and talk to your Aye and tell him what you brought for him."

Hearing Li Shimin's words, Empress Changsun smiled brightly, knowing that Li Shimin was jealous.

He quickly tried to smooth things over with a smile.

Li Shen smiled after hearing this:

"Mother, I bring you my sincere blessings. I wish you good health and a long life."

As he said this, he bowed deeply to Li Shimin.

"..."

The smile on Empress Chang Sun's face froze. She originally wanted to ease the embarrassment of having just ignored Li Shimin.

She thought that Li Shen would at least bring some tea or something to Li Shimin.

But what is the meaning of blessing? Is it just blessing with your mouth?

Li Shimin's expression looked even uglier.

This rebellious son obviously did this on purpose. He started a confrontation before the matter was even discussed, giving me a warning.

And I can't get angry, otherwise it means I'm petty and care about Li Shen's things.

This rebellious son might spread the news everywhere.

Thinking of this, Li Shimin could only snort coldly.

"Hmph, I will accept your good words. Thank you, Your Highness Prince Ji."

Li Shen really ignored his father's expression and said with a smile:

"You're too polite, Aye. This is what a son should do, and it is also the common wish of us brothers and sisters."

Li Shen's smiling face made Li Shimin so angry that he wanted to pull Li Shen over and beat him up.

But I can't find a reasonable excuse.

Li Shen said a few words to Li Shimin and then ignored him, continuing to flatter Empress Changsun.

"Mother, I have missed you so much these days. It's a pity that you can't leave the palace, otherwise I would have invited you to my Prince Ji's Mansion a long time ago.

This month, I brought back a batch of good cattle from the north, and I asked the local herdsmen to raise them carefully.

The meat is juicy and tender, melting in your mouth, and is a top-quality meat for hot pot.

There is also a new batch of spices that have arrived, and they are very rich in flavor.

My mother always stayed in this deep palace, without anyone to talk to.

Or mother can tell Aye in a few days to come and stay at my house for a few days.

At that time, Er and Ding Niang will accompany their mother in the garden, and let the grandchildren come to accompany their mother.

Children and grandchildren are born to sit in your arms and enjoy the happiness of family life for a few days."

After Li Shen finished speaking, he suddenly knelt on the ground and looked at Empress Changsun eagerly, his face showing that he was a filial son and a good grandson.

Empress Changsun was deeply moved by what she saw, but Li Shimin felt disgusted by it.

This bastard is so good at flattery. If I didn't understand him, I would have fooled an outsider like him. Li Shimin sighed inwardly.

"My son, get up quickly." Empress Changsun's eyes were slightly red, and she excitedly helped Li Shen up.

"Shen'er has grown up, and mother is very pleased. Mother knows that you are filial, but as the queen, mother cannot leave the palace at will.

Besides, your father also needs someone to take care of him, and your mother appreciates your kindness."

Moved, Empress Changsun gently stroked Li Shen's face. This son was not her biological son, but she watched him grow up.

Although he has a somewhat eccentric personality, behaves somewhat strangely, and is particularly fond of mischief, he is generally a good person.

She had long known about the rumors about Li Shen in the outside world, and had often heard Li Shimin comment on Li Shen.

But in her opinion, Li Shen was just young and a little naughty.

In front of her, this son is always sensible and obedient, and is always respectful and filial to his mother.

He has three sons, and in terms of character and filial piety, none of them is as good as this son.

Li Shimin saw this scene of loving mother and filial son but was not moved. Instead, he felt a little uneasy.

He thought to himself that he was in trouble. This rebellious son's methods were so sophisticated that he even started to use military tactics against him.

Knowing that he was no match for him, he began to use roundabout tactics, first conquering the people around him and then isolating himself.

What a clever method, what a deep scheme.

Li Shimin now suddenly felt that whether it was the right choice to let the queen be a witness.

Didn’t you see that the Queen was deeply moved by Li Shen? Even when he said that she could not leave the palace, she looked at him from time to time.

"Ahem...that Guanyin maid, you are the queen, you have the final say in the harem, and no one is allowed to agree on whether I can leave the palace or not.

If you want to go to Prince Ji's Mansion, I will accompany you.

This will also allow you, the son, to show your filial piety."

When Li Shimin talked about your son, he gritted his teeth in hatred, and his tone naturally became heavier.

"Then I would like to thank Your Majesty. Shen'er, you have heard it. Your father has agreed. In a few days, your mother and your father will go to your house to visit.

I haven’t left the palace for a while.”

Empress Changsun was very happy after hearing this. Who wouldn't want to have children and grandchildren sitting around and enjoying the happiness of family life?

It’s a pity that their identities are different, so all their sons, whether biological or not, must stay away from them.

The lack of family affection in the royal family is also related to this. The only person by his side is the crown prince, but the crown prince is busy with state affairs every day.

It was good enough that he had time to come and greet me, but he left before we could say a few words.

His grandsons rarely came to the palace, and the only ones who could accompany him now were his two unmarried daughters.

But sooner or later they will get married.

The loneliness in the palace is the loneliness of the soul, which no one can understand.

Fortunately, there was a filial son, Li Shen, who broke the convention and often visited the palace like other sons of common people.

"Old Ten, are you here today to discuss what happened yesterday?"

Li Shimin forced himself to get straight to the point and refused to let Li Shen go on like this.

Otherwise, it would appear that we are in one group and the other three are in one group.

"Didn't Aye let my son enter the palace today?"

Li Shen pretended to be stupid and said, "Now I have a backer, why should I be afraid of you?"

"Erlang, you said you had something important to discuss with Shen'er, and you asked me and my sister to come over. What is it?"