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

As the saying goes, three women have a drama. Since ancient times, there has been a lot of gossip among women.

When the issue of expenses was mentioned, no matter whether it was an official's wife or the emperor's concubine, everyone became energetic.

As a saying often said in later generations, no matter how much others give me, I cannot be inferior to others.

Concubine Wei didn't know the exact cost, not to mention she was too embarrassed to talk about such things, as it would make people feel like she was showing off.

But Lu Dingniang next to her might have misunderstood. She had never attended other people's banquets, so she didn't know what other people's standards were.

However, she knew that her own products were definitely not cheap. She thought these people wanted to compare with Concubine Wei.

As a daughter-in-law, of course she couldn't bear this, so she helped and said:

"My mother and concubine didn't know the specific expenses. The prince ordered Shopkeeper Wang to prepare the banquet. The banquet cost about 40 yuan. The fish were transported back from the sea on ice by the prince.

Because there were relatively few fish in winter, the prince spent a lot of money to have people go out to sea to catch fresh ones.

There are hundreds of fast horses responsible for transportation, and they rush day and night just to keep it fresh. "

The more Lu Dingniang talked about it, the more luxurious she felt. Everything else was fine, but the shipping of these seafood was too expensive.

"One million pennies?"

"Oh my God, doesn't that mean that one table costs thousands of guan?"

"Prince Ji is indeed very filial."

Even Queen Changsun and the concubines in the palace were a little moved, saying to themselves, "Look how they can have such a good son."

With this son, why not worry about staying in the palace?

Lu Dingniang was very satisfied with this compliment. Her husband was filial. In this era, filial piety comes first, and loyalty comes second. If you are not filial, let alone laugh it off, you will not be able to be an official.

Although Concubine Wei was happy in her heart, she said

"Oh, such a waste of money, Ding Niang, Shen'er has spent a lot of money, you have to keep an eye on him."

"She's the concubine," Lu Dingniang agreed, but then she remembered Li Shen's explanation.

"Queen, mother-in-law, the prince said that after the meeting is over, we female guests will go to the bathing department to enjoy bathing and leisure.

Don't worry, the queen, the prince has already made arrangements. The people serving inside are all maids, and even the ones carrying water have been replaced by eunuchs.

The prince said that the queen and everyone should relax and enjoy themselves. "

In fact, Lu Dingniang felt that Li Shen was too bold in arranging this project. Although the status of women in the Tang Dynasty was relatively high and they could be seen in public, they were not to the extent of bathing outside.

The queen was a little hesitant when she heard this. The traditional concept made her feel inappropriate, but Li Shen's arrangement was not a good way to save face.

"Empress, please go and ask your Majesty for instructions." Empress Changsun's personal maid has been with her for many years.

Is it possible to have such eyesight? I asked Li Shimin, if he agreed, it would not be a taboo, but if he disagreed, His Majesty would not allow it.

Soon the maid came to the wine shop and as soon as she told her what had happened, Li Shimin kept staring at Li Shen. It made Li Shen's hair go crazy.

"Aye, Aye, don't look at me like that, I'm a little scared."

"Is this another bad idea you came up with?" Li Shimin asked

"Aye, I don't have any other intentions. I just want my mother and the others to enjoy themselves. Don't worry, Aye, those who serve my mother are my two top names in heaven and earth.

Aye, doesn’t this count as the king and his ministers enjoying themselves together? Sometimes communication between women is more useful than men. "

The biggest wind since ancient times is the pillow wind, which affects the emperors and common people.

"And I have specially prepared a good set of items for my mother and concubine. Aye, please agree. I have already arranged everything over there, and they are all served by maids. The guards surrounded the bathing department ten feet away. Get up, any trespassers will be killed without mercy.”

In fact, Li Shen wanted to test what would happen if he opened a women's club. Who can make the most money in this world? Of course it’s women’s money. Women have never been able to consume rationally.

"Okay, you go back and tell the Queen that I have agreed and let her enjoy Lao Shi's arrangement with peace of mind."

Finally, Li Shimin nodded in agreement. If Li Shimin would never agree, how could the queen bathe outside? But Li Shen was his son, and the things Li Shen arranged were definitely good things, otherwise he would not have given them to Concubine Wei.

"Thank you Aye." Li Shen quickly thanked him.

"Old Shi, your generosity is getting bigger and bigger." Li Chengqian said with emotion.

"Brother, you can do it too."

"Tenth brother, you are rich and powerful now. In a few years, you will be as rich as the rest of the country. You are much better than my eldest brother." For some reason, Li Zhi suddenly said this.

This put an end to the otherwise pleasant scene. Li Shen glanced at Li Zhi, who looked at him with a smile, and then secretly glanced at Li Chengqian, whose expression remained unchanged.

"What are you talking about, Ninth Brother? My little brother's money will never be more than the national treasury. If Ninth Brother also wants to make money, tell him.

When you return to the fiefdom, your brother will give you a business to ensure that you have enough food and clothing to become a wealthy prince.

I just don’t know when Brother Ninth will return to the fiefdom. "Li Shen smiled broadly, just like a brother.

The demo even gave me eye drops, you little brat knows a few things. Didn't you see that the fat guy next to you didn't dare to mess with you?

Li Shen's words made Li Tai's eyelids jump. This old ten was too cruel. Everyone knew that Li Zhi would not return to the fiefdom.

It's just that no one made it clear. Of course Li Tai knew what this little old nine was thinking.

Now that Li Shen has spoken out the matter in front of Li Shimin, it feels like he is reminding Li Shimin.

Your ninth son hasn't returned to the fief yet.

Li Zhi looked at Li Shen with a fierce look in his eyes, and a smile appeared on his face.

"Tenth brother and ninth brother also want to stay filial to their mother and Aye for a few more years. After returning to the fiefdom, the prince is not allowed to return to Chang'an without an edict. We don't know what year or month we will meet again."

As he spoke, his smile disappeared and a few tears came out.

"Brother Ninth is still filial. My younger brother wanted to return to the fief many times, but Aye refused. It seems that my younger brother is still unfilial." Li Shen shook his head and said guiltily.

Li Zhi was almost furious after hearing this. You make millions of dollars a year. Which emperor can trust you to go to a fiefdom?

When the time comes when the mountains are high and the emperor is far away, you are supporting your troops and respecting yourself. If there is a rebellion in the end, who can withstand it?

"Are you blaming me for not agreeing with you to go to the fiefdom?"

A cold and biting voice echoed in Li Shen's ears,

"No, no, I know this is because I miss you, and I want to teach you from time to time." In terms of following the wind and flattering the horse, these brothers together are no match for Li Shen.

Soon the meal was over and the next stage began, which was the singing ceremony.

It would be much more lively if it were a queen in this session, with many children, but Concubine Wei only has one son and one daughter.

However, some people gave Li Shen some gifts to save his face, such as the three princes and the Zhou family as in-laws.

When everything was ready, Li Shimin and his concubines and concubines sat on it and waited. Shi Shi, as the general manager of the palace, was in charge of singing the ceremony.

"The auspicious time has arrived~~~~Giving gifts~~~"

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