Zhenguan Xiaoxian Wang Li Shen Li Shimin

Changsun Wuji was a little absent-minded as he looked at the visiting card in his hand which had only two words written on it.

He could be sure that this was indeed Prince Ji's handwriting, one of a kind in the world, and even His Majesty said it was a divine book.

What he didn't understand was why King Ji came to him.

Didn't they say that Prince Ji fainted from anger again? Could it be that Prince Ji was pretending?

But what is the purpose of pretending to be sick? To buy time?

"Duke, Duke."

The servant who brought the news saw that Changsun Wuji was in a daze and called out to him twice softly.

"Oh, let's go and have a look."

Changsun Wuji woke up, stood up and walked out.

As he walked, he wondered what Prince Ji's purpose was in coming to see him.

Halfway through the walk, Changsun Wuji suddenly stopped.

"Someone, tell Dalang and the princess to go to the front hall and tell them that His Royal Highness Prince Ji is visiting."

After giving instructions to the servant beside him, Changsun Wuji continued to walk to the gate.

He saw Li Shitou, the chief eunuch of Prince Ji's mansion, at a glance.

However, when he saw the carriage next to the stone, Changsun Wuji frowned.

It seems that Prince Ji did not want anyone to know that he had entered the city, otherwise he would not have taken a carriage that was so ordinary that it could not be more ordinary.

"Greetings, Duke Zhao. My prince is in the car, but he is too weak to be exposed to the wind, so he can't get out of the car.

I hope Duke Zhao will not be offended." Shitou saw Changsun Wuji coming out and hurried forward to salute.

The tone was quite respectful.

After hearing this, Changsun Wuji also smiled and replied:

"No, no, His Royal Highness Prince Ji is ill. I didn't have time to visit him. I hope His Royal Highness Prince Ji won't blame me."

"Cough... cough... cough..." Li Shen's coughing sound was heard from inside the carriage:

"Duke Zhao, you are too polite. You are my father's loyal minister and a royal relative. We are all family.

Logically, I should call you uncle."

"No, no, I am terrified. Your Highness Prince Ji is the king, and I am only a subject.

It is only thanks to your majesty's trust that I have made some achievements, but they are not worth mentioning."

Changsun Wuji said humbly.

The two had already fought a round before they even met.

"Someone, open the middle door and welcome His Royal Highness Prince Ji." Without waiting for Li Shen to speak again, Changsun Wuji had already begun to order his servants to open the middle door to welcome him.

Don't give Li Shen a chance to speak.

The central door of Duke Zhao's mansion opened and Li Shen's carriage drove in.

When I came to the front yard, I saw Li Lizhi and Chang Sun Chong standing in front of the front hall door.

The carriage stopped, Shi Tou walked forward, opened the door, and helped Li Shen get off the carriage.

Li Shen was seen wearing plain clothes, a fur cloak, a furry cotton hat, and a pair of cotton shoes.

This outfit feels very inconsistent.

The ancients wore crowns, but not hats. They were different from the fur cotton hat that Li Shen wore.

"Greetings to His Royal Highness Prince Ji." Changsun Wuji, Changsun Chong and the servants paid their respects to Li Shen.

"Hey? Duke Zhao, you don't have to be like this. I've already said that we are all family."

Li Shen stepped forward and stretched out his hands to support Changsun Wuji.

"Thank you, Your Highness Prince Ji, but etiquette must not be abandoned. We must not lose our manners." Changsun Wuji stood up.

Li Shen came to Li Lizhi again and bowed respectfully:

"I've met my sister."

"Don't be so polite, Tenth Brother." Li Lizhi smiled gently.

"It's cold outside, Your Highness Prince Ji, please go inside and talk."

Changsun Wuji said politely.

Everyone entered the living room and naturally let Li Shen sit in the main seat.

The only one who can be on par with Li Shen is Li Lizhi, but Li Lizhi is already married.

Princesses have never been of higher rank than princes.

Princes hold important positions and can participate in national decision-making, but princesses cannot.

Generally speaking, a princess' status after marriage is similar to that of a prince's wife, slightly higher, but she cannot catch up with a prince's wife in some etiquette.

Of course, the factor of the emperor's favor is excluded.

"Tenth brother, you look unwell, are you sick?"

After everyone sat down, Li Lizhi asked before Changsun Wuji could ask.

Li Shen now looks pale and not in a very good spirit. Anyone can see that Li Shen is not feeling well.

"Don't worry, sis. I'm not sick. I just caught a cold recently."

Li Shen replied to Li Lizhi with a smile.

"You should take care of your health. I've heard that you're addicted to pleasure and debauchery.

These sisters don’t care, they just worry that you won’t take care of your health.”

Li Lizhi showed worry on her face.

"No way, sister, don't listen to what people say, they are all rumors.

I have a big family and a lot of business, and I'm busy with all kinds of things every day, so I don't have time for sensual pleasures.

It's just that I'm a little overworked, I'll be fine after some rest."

When Li Shen heard Li Lizhi say that he was indulging in sensual pleasures, he immediately refuted and explained.

At this time, the maid brought Xiang Ning.

Chang Sun Wuji took the opportunity to ask:

"I wonder what business does Prince Ji have in coming here?"

"Oh, nothing serious, I just haven't seen my sister for a long time, so I came to visit her today.

How is your sister these days?"

Li Shen looked at Li Lizhi with sincerity on his face.

"Haha, Tenth Brother is so thoughtful. Everything is fine with me." Li Lizhi smiled brightly.

"That's good. Sister is weak, don't work too hard. If there is anything, please tell me and I will take care of it."

Li Shen nodded.

Changsun Wuji didn't expect that Li Shen didn't say anything, but said some meaningless words.

Judging from Li Shen's expression, he didn't seem to be in a hurry. He actually wanted to take the initiative.

"By the way, I am still undecided about a small matter. Everyone knows that Duke Zhao is wise, so I hope Duke Zhao will give me some advice."

After chatting with Li Lizhi for a while, Li Shen turned to Changsun Wuji, his smile still amiable.

"Oh? I wonder what His Royal Highness Prince Ji is doing?"

Changsun Wuji chuckled in his heart. Sure enough, he came. He guessed that Li Shen was talking about the affairs of Xizhou.

"Tenth brother, I still have some things to deal with in the courtyard. You stay here and talk to Aye. I will be back soon."

Li Lizhi also knew that Li Shen must have come here for something, and that his visit to her was just a polite remark.

So when Li Shen wanted to speak, Li Lizhi stood up and chose to avoid it.

"Oh, sister, go and do what you need to do. I just want to ask Duke Zhao for advice on some small matters."

Li Shen also stood up.

After Li Lizhi left, Li Shencai said:

"Duke Zhao, it's not convenient to talk here. I wonder if we can find a quiet place so that I can ask you for advice."

"Then go to my study. His Royal Highness Prince Ji wants to see you."

Changsun Wuji nodded.

When he arrived at the study, what Li Shen didn't expect was that Changsun Wuji actually brought Changsun Chong with him.

"Your Highness Prince Ji, I want Chong'er to learn more from Your Highness Prince Ji. Your Highness should not mind, right?"

Seeing Li Shen looking at Changsun Chong, Changsun Wuji said with a smile.

"Oh, it's okay, we are all family." Li Shen shook his head to show that he didn't mind.

"Chong'er, make tea for His Royal Highness Prince Ji." After sitting down, Changsun Wuji instructed Changsun Chong.

Li Shen said:

"No need, let the servants do this job. Shitou, make some tea."

"Yes."

(I looked up some information and found that theoretically, a princess is indeed more noble than a princess consort.

But in reality their status is pretty much the same.

Moreover, from the perspective of some etiquette systems, the princess does not have as high a status as the prince's wife.

The princess is to be included in the family tree. Accept the rebuttal.)