Chapter 40 Father Emperor, let's go to Chengfu another day)
Yuan Tiangang did not expect that Sun Simiao did not stand on the same side as him, but took the initiative to speak for Cheng Chubi in front of His Majesty, and he couldn't help but be a little confused.
Sun Simiao saluted Li Shimin and said, "Your Majesty, actually, I am very hesitant in my heart.
I am willing to believe that Cheng Sanlang really has this ability, but I am also afraid of what might happen..."
Yuan Tiangang had no choice but to nod in agreement.
"I also hope that General Qin can recover. The general is the pillar of our Tang Dynasty. If he can recover, it will be a blessing for our Tang Dynasty."
"However, it remains to be seen whether Cheng Sanlang really has this ability..."
Li Shimin stood up and walked in the hall with his hands behind his back. Taoist priests Sun and Yuan closed their mouths knowingly.
Li Shimin frowned and was very troubled in his heart. Qin Qiong was one of the important ministers who founded the country, a well-known pillar minister, and he had high hopes among the people in the court.
It would be a great thing if it could be cured, but could Cheng Chubi, the half-crazy third son of the Cheng family, really be able to do it?
"I am very relieved that the two Taoist priests always think about the court. Let me think about this matter carefully." Li Shimin sighed quietly and waved his hands.
After the two Taoist priests left, Li Shimin sat back on the couch dejectedly, with a worried look on his face.
If that kid really has this ability, if he doesn't let him cure him, his life is in danger and he may not have a few more years to live. If General Qin dies because of this, he will lose a high-ranking minister.
But if we let him treat it, not to mention letting such a half-crazy boy treat General Qin, we will encounter opposition from the ministers and workers.
If he fails to cure him and Qin Qing's life is in danger, what should he, the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, do?
Just when Li Shimin was worried and frowning, he heard noises coming from outside.
"General Zhao, how is your Majesty feeling today?"
This obviously somewhat ghostly voice made Li Shimin's face darken.
"Whoever is out there ghosting Chongchong, why don't you come in."
The next moment, Li Ke, the handsome and majestic king of Shu in the Tang Dynasty, walked forward with a serious expression and rigorous behavior.
He bowed to Li Shimin with an extremely dignified attitude. "My son, I would like to pay my respects to my father."
"Hey, isn't this Ke'er? Why are you free to come to my father's place today?" Li Shimin chuckled, but these words were squeezed out from between his teeth.
"Father, I know I was wrong. I shouldn't mess around." Li Ke lowered his eyebrows and looked at him with an attitude of honestly admitting his mistakes, coercing and accepting punishment, which made Li Shimin very helpless.
Although this scoundrel has never committed any serious misdeeds, he has been idle with a group of distinguished disciples all day long.
Playing songs every night in Chang'an City or hunting all day long really gave him a headache.
However, he is the most knowledgeable among the sons who have already entered school, probably not inferior to Qing Que who is devoted to books.
A typical person who never makes big mistakes but keeps making small mistakes. Even if he is given a slap, Li Shimin will feel that the punishment is too severe, but he should not be slapped. He always feels that this kid deserves a slap...
Thinking of this, Li Shimin couldn't help but feel envious of that bad guy Qi Cheng Yaojin. The education method this guy was best at was physical education.
It's just that I am the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, so I can't learn how to beat children from such a notorious minister. But...
Although Li Ke's expression was very sad, he was always looking at his father out of the corner of his eye.
All he saw was that his father was sullen and silent, his eyes flickering, and from time to time a fierce light flashed that made his heart palpitate.
But later on, my father actually smiled, but why did that smile make him feel that he had evil intentions?
"Ke'er, how long has it been since you've been to Lu Guogong's Mansion?" Sure enough, the next sentence made Li Ke straighten his spine instantly and look confused.
"Why are you so stunned when I ask you this?" Li Shimin was unhappy. Why, do you still want to pretend to be deaf and dumb?
"Father, my son, I have never dared to go there again since I was beaten so hard by Lu Guogong."
"Haha, bitter water? Why did my father keep shouting for another bowl when he heard His Highness the King of Shu left the Cheng Mansion?" Li Shimin couldn't help but feel happy.
Li Ke's face turned dark, and he looked at his father in front of him with resentful eyes. Dear father, am I really your biological child?
Seeing Li Ke's appearance made Li Shimin feel a lot better, stroking his long beard and smiling.
"Okay, I'm just kidding you as a father. Well, today you go to the Cheng Mansion."
"Ah?" Li Ke looked at Li Shimin in confusion, and subconsciously turned his head to glance at the sky. "Father, why don't you go to the Cheng Mansion another day? I'm afraid the child won't be able to come back."
Li Shimin's face was stern, but he followed Li Ke's gaze and glanced outside the room.
It was almost dusk, and his face couldn't help but look a little weird. If Ke'er went now, there's a high chance he wouldn't be able to come back...
"Well, forget it, let's change it to another day. I won't have a bath tomorrow. Just wait for two more days." Li Shimin ordered Li Ke.
Of course I'm not afraid of old man Cheng, but if Ke'er is gone, if old man Cheng is forced to talk to him, it will be nothing serious.
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On the street outside Cheng Mansion, blacksmith Lao Liu was walking home with a knife of meat when he was stopped by a familiar neighbor.
"Old Liu, I heard that you went to Cheng's house yesterday. Why did you go? Old Cheng's family wants to fight with kitchen knives?"
Old Liu chuckled angrily. "Chop knife? The Cheng family doesn't appreciate my craftsmanship, Old Liu. Their third son said that it can't be made of iron."
He said that he would ask a famous craftsman to use iron to make a blade the size of a finger, and also make many unknown gadgets."
Seeing Lao Liu making long and short strokes with his fingers, the neighbors immediately became happy.
"Why use such a small knife? It's not long enough to stab someone. It seems that Mr. Cheng is suffering from this disease..."
"Hey, hey, look, it's here again. The King of Shu and the second son of the Fang family who had a heart-and-blood feast at Lao Cheng's house are here again."
All the neighbors shut up and turned their attention to the street entrance.
I saw the handsome Shu King Li Ke and the big second son of the Fang family, surrounded by guards, heading straight towards the Duke Lu's Mansion.
"Brother Wei De, listen, it seems that the neighbors of the old Cheng family recognize us and keep pointing at us..." Fang Jun looked around and said in a low voice.
"Ha... Yes, don't you know me? Every time I go to the Cheng Mansion, I walk straight in and carry him out sideways." Li Ke's face turned dark.
His majesty, the King of Shu, is everywhere in and around Chang'an City. He is very handsome and handsome, but he has been defeated in Lu Guogong's mansion one after another. It is really embarrassing...
"For Brother De's sake, let's not go. I'm scared, little brother." After hearing Li Ke's words, Fang Jun, who was sitting on the horse, began to become worried.
Li Ke raised the whip in his hand and said with high spirits.
"What are you afraid of? It's getting so early now. Brother Yu specially sent someone to the left leading guard to inquire about it. The old guy has gone out of the city to do business.
We have to get home at dusk anyway, so as long as we escape quickly, it will be fine."
"Really?" Fang Jun asked worriedly.
"Of course it's true. Can Brother Yu still lie to you? Hurry up, Brother Yu has something important to do today. He has to have a good chat with Brother Chu Bi..."
"That's good. Let's go early and come back early today. Don't let Uncle Cheng get caught."