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

Now in July of the tenth year of Zhenguan, Li Shen has just turned eight. There are still eight years until adulthood. History originally said that Li Shen would leave Xiangzhou this year, but now Li Shimin doesn't mention it. Li Shen didn't dare to ask. Li Shen felt that there might be little hope. Then he would have to live in the palace for another six years. Then Li Shen must be crazy. If it doesn't work, you have to find a way. Even if you can't go out, you have to move outside the palace.

Just as he was thinking about it, the maid came to inform him that Li Shimin and Queen Changsun were here. Ask Li Shen to go see Jia quickly. When Li Shen walked into the front hall, he saw Empress Changsun holding Concubine Wei's hand and talking enthusiastically, while Li Shimin was sitting in the front seat drinking tea. Li Shen quickly stepped forward to salute.

"See Mother Aye."

"Oh, Shen'er is here. My mother-in-law came here specifically to thank you. I really want to thank Shen'er this time. Otherwise, my mother-in-law might not be here." Empress Changsun saw Li Shen and immediately pulled her enthusiastically. Li Shen said happily. Perhaps because Li Shen saved her, Queen Changsun now likes Li Shen from the bottom of her heart. No matter how you look at it, it’s good.

"Queen, please don't be polite. It is Shen'er's duty as a son to save the Queen. Moreover, the Queen is a good person. Even without Shen'er, she will turn danger into good luck," Concubine Wei said politely.

"Concubine Wei, I think you should stop calling me queen and concubine from now on. From now on, you and I will treat each other like sisters. Now that I am in poor health, I need your help with this huge harem affairs. You and I can share the worries of Erlang together. You said so?" "Ba Erlang," Empress Changsun said to Concubine Wei, and then turned back to ask Li Shimin

"As long as you, Guanyin, have the final say in matters concerning the harem," Li Shimin agreed in disguise.

Ever since I found out that it was Concubine Wei who asked Li Shen to save Empress Changsun. The two of them were very optimistic about Concubine Wei's character. I know that Concubine Wei has a big heart and is a kind person. Li Shimin's attitude towards this long-legged beauty has also changed quite a bit.

"Thank you so much, sister," Concubine Wei said gratefully to Empress Changsun. Although she is older than Queen Changsun. But he is his wife and she is his concubine. Concubines had little status in ancient times. It is said that in some dynasties, concubines could be used to entertain guests or be given as gifts. Queen Changsun is so respectful. And he also wants to give her some rights, how can he not make her happy. In fact, no woman in the harem wants to be in power.

"Li Shen, where did your treatment medicine come from? Don't tell me about an ancient book, right?" Li Shimin turned to ask Li Shen.

Li Shen scratched his head in embarrassment, "Aye. Do you believe it when I say it's really an ancient book?"

"..." Li Shimin looked at Li Shen speechlessly. Then he shook his head helplessly and said

"Okay, since it's an ancient book, it's an ancient book. However, the Imperial Medical Office is asking for some medicine. It also requires you to teach the function of this medicine. The imperial doctor believes that this medicine is so effective that it will definitely save countless people. I hope you can contribute."

Li Shen was happy. What are these people thinking? I am not a saint or savior. Of course, such a treasure is in your own hands. I still expect him to make money in the future. Li Shen didn't need to think twice to know that it was the imperial doctor of the aristocratic family who suggested it. These people are blood suckers. It keeps sucking blood from the country and its people.

"Aye's medicine currently requires many complicated processes, and it takes half a month to produce the amount of medicine for one person. And it is not easy to store. The medicine will soon lose its effectiveness, and after it expires, it must be destroyed and remade. Therefore, the production price is high. Aye The money given to me and the money I earned from the manufacturing department were all used for medicine, and I only made ten copies. I used seven copies for the experiment before, and one for my mother. Now I only have two copies in hand. They are all for emergencies. Although it is still being produced, the cost is indeed high. I am going to reserve ten copies and not make it. How can ordinary people afford such an expensive medicine? Is it possible that the imperial doctor is willing to show up to treat the people by himself? This medicine is not a miracle medicine and cannot be used. It cures all diseases, and some people have an overreaction to this medicine. If you use it incorrectly, you will die. So Aye Erchen thinks it is better to develop a method to increase production in the future." Li Shen said half-truthfully

"Oh? How much food does that portion cost?" Li Shimin asked

"Going back to Aye, making this medicine is not guaranteed to be successful. If you can successfully make one out of twenty samples each time, it is considered good. It also needs to be purified. Only fifty successful samples can be used to produce a dosage for one person. In other words, one thousand must be made. Only one sample can be produced for one person. If everything goes well at this time. If it doesn't go well, a thousand and a half samples will be wasted. So at least one sample needs to be used a hundred times." Li Shen said in a deceitful manner. It’s expensive anyway, so I can’t pay it.

"Baidi?? It's true that the common people can't afford it. Then forget it." Li Shimin said disappointedly

"Don't worry, Aye. I'm also stepping up my efforts to improve it. There will definitely be a day when ordinary people can use it," Li Shen said.

"Shen'er. Although Aye has already rewarded you, my mother-in-law hasn't rewarded you yet. What do you want? My mother-in-law will reward you." At this time, Empress Changsun asked Li Shen.

"Mother, I want to leave the palace. I have never left the palace since then." Li Shen thought of the revenge attack. It is convenient to go out of the palace to do things.

"No. You are still young. Just wait a few more years." Li Shimin refused.

"Aye. How can I buy materials to improve the potion if I don't leave the palace? I'm doing this for the sake of the world." Li Shen argued with reason

"What's wrong with all the people in the world? You can let the person in charge of purchasing materials do it." Li Shimin remained unmoved.

"Then when can I leave the palace?" Li Shen asked

"As high as the crown" Li Shimin replied

"No, there are still six years. Then I might as well go out and make a show," Li Shen muttered.

"Let's do this. You are allowed to leave the palace with your guards twice a month. You must return to the palace in the evening." Li Shimin said when he saw Li Shen dejected.

"Thank you." Li Shen said happily

"Aye, there is one more thing that children shouldn't say. But when it comes to the mother's body, it's okay not to say it." Li Shen said a little embarrassed.

"Then come and listen," Li Shimin said

"Aye, although my mother has recovered, she has just recovered from a serious illness, and the mother's lack of blood cannot be replenished by medicine and stones. She must exercise more and keep fit. The most important thing is that my mother has given birth to seven children for Aye. Children, giving birth to women is the most damaging to a woman's vitality. I hope that Aye will love her mother and not have any more children. If not, it may kill her mother in the future." Li Shen said bluntly.

Li Shimin was quite embarrassed after hearing what Li Shen said. Queen Changsun was also a little shy. Concubine Wei was even more shocked. You still dare to say anything. Speaking outright about men and women at a young age

"Ahem, don't worry, I will pay attention." Li Shimin coughed awkwardly and said

After everyone chatted for a while, Li Shimin and Queen Changsun left. Li Shen went back to prepare for leaving the palace tomorrow.

The next day, Li Shen left the palace with his maids Lan Yuer, Dongmei Chunxiang, and the eunuch Shitou, and two guards sent by Li Shimin. Li Shen left the palace today. He didn't plan to do anything but look around. It’s been two years since I traveled through time. I haven’t seen the legendary Chang’an City where Zhenguan sang and danced for peace.

The excitement in my heart cannot be expressed in words. I did my homework before leaving the palace. The busiest places in Chang'an are the east and west cities. Dongshi is an aristocratic area, with mostly luxury goods and high-end goods. In the civilian area of ​​​​Xi City, there are also Hu merchants who came through the Silk Road.

Li Shen's destination today is Dongshi. Xiao Shitou had already found out clearly yesterday. The Cui family mainly deals in salt, tea and wine. silk. Porcelain and Li Shen are going to visit the Cui family's restaurant today. The salt is specially approved and cannot be sold casually, and Li Shen hasn't studied the tea yet. I only know that there are no specific experiments on fried tea. He also had no supply of silk. Only wine is available now. And I heard that it is one of the main sources of income for the Cui family.

Li Shenzhun went to see what the Cui family's wine was like, so that he could know himself and his enemy. Only then can you win every battle. Dongshi was unwilling to leave the palace. Dignitaries and dignitaries sometimes live here. Therefore, the security here is also the best in Chang'an. As I was walking forward, I saw a group of people gathered in front of me, and I could still hear faint noises inside. Li Shen was curious that there were still people who dared to cause trouble in Dongshi. What a huge backer this is. So he asked the guards to separate the crowd and squeeze in to watch the fun.

I saw five or six men in ordinary clothes lying on the ground. A man next to him was confronting five or six people. These five or six people were wearing the military uniforms of the Jinwu Guards. The knife is unsheathed. And that person is tall. Li Shen was estimated to be more than two meters tall, and Kong Wu was very powerful. He has big ears, straight nose, square mouth, red lips and white teeth. Li Shen was curious about who this person was. Dare to confront Jin Wuwei. Look at what this person is wearing, he doesn’t want to be rich or wealthy.