White Hedge Dream

Chapter 231 Thoughts

Princess Jinyu had a cold face and walked slowly into the hall with several tall guards holding sharp weapons behind her.

In the hall, Li Chengyuan was sitting and drinking tea in his regular clothes. When he saw Princess Jinyu coming in, he didn't care at all that she was about to beat him to death.

"They say princesses are extravagant." He pointed to the tea in front of him and said, "How come the tea you eat is not as good as mine?"

Princess Jinyu sneered: "Our Li family's country has to rely on you to get it back. It's not surprising that we are not as good as you in food and drink."

Li Chengyuan smiled: "When we wanted to start a rebellion, we sent a message to the princess asking for your help. The princess said, Li's country has nothing to do with me, but now I'm talking about you."

Princess Jinyu was embarrassed and slapped the table and shouted: "Li Chengyuan, even if you have done meritorious service in helping His Majesty, you are not free to humiliate me!"

The attendant behind him held a long knife and pointed it at Li Chengyuan, staring eagerly.

Li Chengyuan let out a long sigh: "How dare I humiliate the princess? My direct grandson died on the princess's ship. I don't even dare to enter the princess's house, let alone question her." After saying this, he raised his sleeves and covered his face with sobs.

Princess Jinyu said coldly: "General, that is not my boat, it belongs to His Royal Highness the King of Chu. If you want to cry, go to the King Chu's Mansion to cry."

"Without you, princess, there would be no king of Chu." Li Chengyuan said, putting down his sleeves and looking at Princess Jinyu, "Princess, is she planning for the king of Chu again, so she is plotting against the Zhu family?"

Princess Jinyu raised her eyebrows: "Li Chengyuan, don't come here to slander others." After saying that, she sneered, "The Zhu family didn't say that, and they didn't come to ask questions. General Li, you have done your best for the Zhu family. It turns out that this is the civil and military capital of the entire dynasty. He is a guest of Prime Minister Zhu."

Li Chengyuan smiled: "The princess speaks viciously now and kills people invisible. Her aura is a bit like that of Empress Chiang. She did not serve Empress Chiang in vain, but she still learned some skills."

How powerful is Empress Chiang Kai-shek? Princess Jinyu felt happy and then angry. She was born a noble and was naturally powerful. There was no need to learn from a woman from a pariah background.

"Li Chengyuan, if you dare to talk nonsense again, don't blame me for being rude." She shouted.

Li Chengyuan didn't care about her ferocity, and took a sip of the tea in his hand: "I'm complimenting you, and I'm not here for the Zhu family. I want to ask the princess, look, how is my Li family?"

Princess Jinyu was stunned for a moment and frowned: "How is your family?"

Li Chengyuan's eyebrows were like arrows: "Since the princess is determined to support King Chu, why doesn't she take advantage of my family? Am I not as good as Zhu Xingjian?"

Princess Jinyu was stunned and didn't realize what the contrast was.

"If it weren't for me, how could Zhu Xingjian support His Majesty to ascend the throne?" Li Chengyuan sneered, "He couldn't even enter the palace gate!"

Princess Jinyu said oh, although she still didn't come back to her senses, she was happy to see them step on each other.

"Although it is true, the court emphasizes civility over military affairs. General, you are indeed not as prestigious as Prime Minister Zhu." She added hurriedly.

Li Chengyuan continued: "Without me, without me leading the army to surround the capital, what happened back then would not have been possible." After that, he looked at Princess Jinyu and said, "So, princess, if I can succeed once, I can succeed a second time. Since you are determined to do it, King Fuchu, why didn’t you choose me instead of Zhu Xingjian?”

Princess Jinyu understood this time, and her expression was a little stiff.

She knew that these people were cunning and could see what she was hiding in her heart.

But don't try to scare her with such words.

It is not Empress Chiang who is in power now.

The emperor was her biological brother, so she had nothing to fear.

"The general is really confused and talking nonsense." She said coldly, "You are old and if you don't feel well, go to the hospital."

Li Chengyuan smiled: "Yes, I am old and don't like to talk in roundabout ways, so I will tell the truth." He sat up straight and took out a post from his sleeve, "This is the birthday of my youngest granddaughter Yun Niang. character."

Princess Jinyu looked at the post in Li Chengyuan's hand and didn't react for a moment: "What do you mean?"

"It means that I am willing to marry my granddaughter to the King of Chu and marry the Qin and Jin Dynasties." Li Chengyuan said, looking at Princess Jinyu with a half-smiling expression, "I wonder if the princess would like to take a look at our Li family?"

Princess Jinyu finally understood and was a little in disbelief: "General Li, are you kidding?"

"I've said it before, I'm old and don't have time to joke." Li Chengyuan said slowly, "And as the princess said, the court values ​​civility over military affairs. My children and grandchildren are not as successful as the Zhu family, so I have to do it for them. Think about your children and grandchildren, get a good family, and take advantage of another good wind to pave a bright future for my Li family."

Princess Jinyu's expression flickered, she finally understood Li Chengyuan's intention.

Yes, compared to Zhu Xingjian, Li Chengyuan's power is weakening. In addition to emphasizing civility over military affairs, the most important thing is that the children and grandchildren of the Li family are far inferior to the Zhu family. They have made no achievements and are inferior to each generation.

If Li Chengyuan is gone, the future of the Li family can be imagined.

In the hands of this emperor, it is enough to ask for the descendants of the Li family, and asking for more will be a bit unreasonable.

In any case, the emperor's ascension to the throne was not due to Li Chengyuan alone.

Therefore, for the sake of his children and grandchildren, and for the long-term interests of the Li family, Li Chengyuan is looking for new opportunities, and this opportunity is...

Princess Jinyu leaned back on the chair with a bit of laziness.

"The General impressed me." She said, half-smiling, "It's just that the marriage here has to pay attention to fate..." Li Chengyuan interrupted her: "There is also fate. My grandson died in Chu. The King of Chu will be my grandson-in-law. This will make up for the regret of my white-haired man giving away my black-haired man."

After saying that, she stood up without waiting for Princess Jinyu to speak.

"In terms of appearance, talent and temperament, my granddaughter is no less good than the young lady from the Zhu family. I asked for this marriage for the sake of the princess. If it weren't for the princess, the King of Chu would not be in my eyes."

"The princess took a liking to my Yun Niang so she accepted the post. If she doesn't like her, I will take my leave now."

"General, why are you so impatient?" Princess Jinyu said hurriedly, sitting up straight, "I just said a few words."

Li Chengyuan said calmly: "I'm old and don't want to waste my time."

Princess Jinyu said with a smile: "General Li's words are true. You will always be strong. The stability of this court cannot be separated from you."

Li Chengyuan looked at her and said nothing.

Princess Jinyu smiled and stretched out her hand: "I have heard about the reputation of the Li family's young lady for a long time, but I never thought that we would have such a fate. Bring it to me and have a look."

The attendant behind him put away his long sword, walked to Li Chengyuan, and extended his hand respectfully.

Li Chengyuan looked at Princess Jinyu, a smile slowly appeared on his face, and placed the post in the attendant's hand.

"Thank you princess for your insight."

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"Congratulations to the princess. Congratulations to the princess."

In the hall, Li Chengyuan had already left, and Princess Jinyu's advisers gathered together. After listening to Princess Jinyu's story, they all expressed their congratulations.

"Although the Li family is indeed inferior to the Zhu family, being married to the Zhu family will inevitably lead to enmity. The Li family is so willing and helps the princess more."

"Yes, at present, the princess needs the help of military commanders more, which is more reliable than civil servants."

Listening to everyone's praise, Princess Jinyu said: "I did have a higher vision before. I went straight to the Zhu family to make raw rice and cooked rice. It was not that easy even if the Zhu family didn't want to help me. I didn't expect that the old woman would help me." Got away."

Thinking of what happened that day, Princess Jinyu was a little angry. Then she looked at the Geng Tie from the young lady of the Li family in front of her, and her smile reappeared.

"Now it seems that although it didn't work out, after all this trouble, people who are interested still understand my thoughts and will take the initiative to form an alliance. This is called losing something in the mulberry tree and gaining something in the east."

One of the counselors laughed and said, "No, this is called God's will."

Another counselor hurriedly said: "It can be seen that the princess, with her auspicious nature and good fortune, will always find her way out of a desperate situation and all her wishes will come true!"

Therefore, she is the destiny, and Princess Jinyu couldn't help but laugh.

Laughter flew out of the door and window. Shangguanxue, who was standing among the bamboo bushes in the veranda outside the hall, turned and walked away with a serious look on his face.

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In the study room of Prince Chu's Mansion, Cai Songnian was pacing back and forth, frowning.

"The consort said that the princess accepted the Geng Tie from Li Chengyuan. Obviously, Li Chengyuan convinced Princess Jinyu."

"Although not as good as the Zhu family, the Li family is extremely beneficial to Princess Jinyu, but it is even more detrimental to Your Highness."

"Zhu Xingjian is still sensible. Even if he is plotted and has to marry His Highness, I believe that with His Highness's character and eloquence, Zhu Xingjian will eventually become His Highness's help."

"But the Li family is not good enough. Li Chengyuan took the initiative to recommend himself. This is not because he likes His Highness, but because he also wants to control His Highness and benefit from His Highness."

Having said this, Cai Songchang let out a long breath.

What to do?

Princess Jinyu has made a decision, and Her Highness cannot disobey her.

He looked at Li Yu and saw Li Yu sitting in front of the desk, holding his Yi in one hand and holding a pen in the other, but he was not writing or drawing, his eyes were dull.

He clearly had a youthful face, and now his identity had finally been restored, but when he was alone behind the scenes, there was no smile on the young master's face.

Now that the matter has come to an end, let's say something to comfort the young master. Cai Songnian said softly: "Your Highness, when you ascend to the throne of God in the future, these people will always be ministers. Li Chengyuan must also understand that he should not be disrespectful to His Highness. The example of Queen Yang is right in front of him." ”

Li Yu suddenly smiled: "From this point of view, I am not as good as the emperor's uncle. At least when he married Queen Yang, he got what he wanted and what he wanted in love."

And what about him? His heart's desire and affection are not those of the Li family's young lady.