Traveling through the Gaowu Tang Dynasty, Li Kuan and Li Shimin became the second sons of the Prince

"Ah?" After hearing what Empress Changsun said, His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu didn't know what to think for a moment: "Mother... I was just teaching a few ignorant idiots a lesson, this commotion... is it a big one?"

Obviously, I only have a few people with me...

"Kuan'er, do you think that because I have lived in the palace for so long, my knowledge is shallow?" Empress Changsun felt that her son was asking her knowingly, "You little brat, if it weren't for me... forget it... Kuan'er, remember, if you don't act immediately or are undecided when you encounter something like this in the future, you might as well tell me first and I will make the decision for you."

"Mother...what are you talking about...I only found out about this the next day..." His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu felt that his mother had underestimated him after all. "Besides, when has my son ever been indecisive? The opponent has the first move, so I should just make the move. At worst, I can just flip the chessboard if I'm about to lose!

Hmm... But coming back to the point... Regarding the last time my son was 'indecisive'... That was at Master Yu's residence..."

"During the New Year's Eve of this year, your father will hold a banquet in the palace. I will check on you at that time." No one knows a son better than his mother. Although Empress Changsun, as a mother, was very worried about her son in other aspects, she was very satisfied with her son's performance in this matter: "Of course, if you like everything, it's not impossible, but the position of the principal concubine..."

"Mom, don't worry about it. I know what's going on..." In fact, the Prince of Chu, who didn't know what was going on at all, obviously didn't want to continue the conversation: "Besides, Sizi is still here."

"Second brother? What happened to Sizi?" Little Sizi, who had been confused by the conversation between his mother and his second brother, finally found a point to speak.

"Sizi is very good, Sizi is very obedient, Sizi is the cutest!" His Royal Highness the King of Chu saw that his little sister was still confused and wanted to ask more questions, so he immediately coaxed her gently: "Sizi, be obedient, and your second brother will tell you the story of 'Sun Dasheng' tonight."

"Second brother, you are the best!" Princess Sizi, who had long been fascinated by "The Monkey King", immediately hugged her brother's neck with joy and rubbed her little face against his cheek: "Sizi wants to listen to 'Havoc in Heaven'!"

"Okay, okay, 'Havoc in Heaven'..." Although his sister is noisy, His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu will always think that she is cute.

"Brother, I want to hear..." Seeing that his sister's request was granted, the young slave who had come over at some point also said excitedly, "I want to hear 'beat...beat the White Bone Demon'!"

"That's 'Three Strikes on the White Bone Demon'..." His Highness the King of Chu couldn't bear to spoil his brother's interest, so he could only nod helplessly and said, "Okay, second brother agreed to your request, but you have to be a good boy."

"Brother, I'm very good!" Zhinu made the promise with a serious face upon hearing that.

As a result, half an hour later...

"Wuwuwuwu..." After being beaten up by Sister Changle because of the "handkerchief incident", His Royal Highness the Ninth Prince suddenly understood that "empty talk" would come at a heavy price...

But at his age, this truth is still at the level of "something that can only be understood but not expressed in words".

Maybe one day in the future, when he experiences a similar event again, this feeling will form a closed loop.

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Closer to home.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince came to Ganlu Palace only after His Royal Highness the King of Chu had finished his meal with his mother, the Queen Mother, and his brothers and sisters.

He first chatted with his mother, Empress Changsun, for a while, and then, while his sister Xiao Sizi was taken to a bath by Yulin, he pulled the free King of Chu to a corner of the square, and the two brothers began an unusual secret conversation.

"Brother Kuan, actually when you were talking to the emperor today... I was behind the screen..." As soon as the Crown Prince came up, he emphasized the word "sincere": "I am actually very happy..."

"What?!" When His Royal Highness the King of Chu heard what his elder brother said, he was immediately "shocked": "That tyrant really arranged for soldiers with swords?! Great... Great! Has our father and I finally come to this point..."

"It's not Brother Kuan..." The Crown Prince saw his brother starting to have another attack, and immediately said with a smile: "Did I not make myself clear? Okay... I didn't make myself clear - I was the only one behind the screen at that time..."

"Really? I don't believe it." His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu began to roll up his sleeves: "I want to verify it now."

"What are you doing? You brat! Don't come over here!" His Royal Highness the Crown Prince came to have a heart-to-heart talk with his brother today, but he didn't expect that the other party was planning to fight him: "Brother Kuan... King of Chu! His Royal Highness the King of Chu! Can't I admit my mistake to you?!"

"What did you do wrong?" His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu found that his elder brother was really a coward: "You have no choice..."

"Brother Kuan... why do I feel like you are teasing me..." When the Crown Prince heard his brother say this, he hesitated for a moment, then said with certainty: "You must be teasing me!"

"Not bad, you have made progress." Seeing this, His Royal Highness the King of Chu gave his brother a thumbs up: "Brother, you have finally begun to have a deeper understanding of yourself and your brother."

“Brother Kuan… you don’t seem very surprised by this truth… do you?” The Crown Prince looked at his brother who still had the heart to tease him, and couldn’t help but said in surprise: “Normally… you should have taken action by now…”

“Didn’t you admit your mistake just now?” His Royal Highness the King of Chu felt that his elder brother was really awkward: “Ah…Okay, I won’t tease you anymore.

What does it matter if I know this or not? Does it matter whether it is you or someone else standing behind the screen? "His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu said this, looking into his elder brother's eyes, and then pointed to his chest: "Brother, I have a clear conscience!"

"Brother Kuan..." His Royal Highness the Crown Prince now felt that he was an increasingly despicable person.

"When I first came to Chang'an, I liked to sit in the yard and look at the sky when I had nothing to do." Seeing that his elder brother was beginning to feel guilty again, His Royal Highness the King of Chu could only patiently explain: "At that time, I was curious about one thing - the sky in Chang'an is no different from the sky in Longyou, but why can't I always look at the sky in Longyou, why do I have to come to Chang'an?

At that time, I didn’t feel that Chang’an belonged to me, or I didn’t feel that I belonged to Chang’an.” His Royal Highness the King of Chu said this, raised his hand and patted his eldest brother on the shoulder: “Brother, it was you, your concern every now and then, and Changle’s constant companionship, and Qingque who brought a few sisters to bring me snacks whenever he had nothing to do, and Xiaoke who always came to see me secretly and put a rattle in my hand - when I was the saddest, it was my brothers and sisters who accompanied me through it.

So, for the sake of this most sincere friendship, I can't say anything... Forget it, I am upright, why do I have to say these hypocritical words? Anyway, big brother -" Just when he was about to be sentimental, His Royal Highness the King of Chu changed the subject and began to give his honest big brother his real advice: "No matter what happens in the future, as long as it concerns your position as the crown prince, you should not express any opinions or take any actions. Remember, you must do these two things. Then, you can just sit back and wait for me to punish those ignorant guys for you!"

“Brother Kuan…” The Crown Prince looked at his brother who had suddenly grown taller, and his eyes could not help but become moist: “You don’t have to…”

"Brother, just admit it," His Royal Highness the King of Chu raised his chin proudly, "You are so lucky to have a wise brother like me! You must learn to cherish it!"

"Hmm..." Li Chengqian said "hmm" softly, but then he felt that this was not enough, so he nodded heavily and raised his voice: "Big brother got it!"

"Yes, the prince is teachable." His Royal Highness the King of Chu laughed, then put his arm around his eldest brother's shoulder, and the two brothers walked towards the main hall together.

"Oh, big brother, you are responsible for coaxing Zhinu this time - that little bastard is so clingy!"

"Brother Kuan...why can't I coax Sizi..."

"You don't deserve it! I am Sizi's favorite brother!"

"Oh……"

"Not convinced?!"

"No, I'm quite impressed..."

"That's pretty much it..."