Chapter 177: One thought can make the difference between life and death
Nowadays, the relationship between the Tang Dynasty imperial court and the aristocratic family is tense.
The time of open and covert fighting is coming to an end.
The next step will definitely turn the secret struggle into the open.
And Lu Wanjie's matter is really a great opportunity.
As long as Lu Wanjie dies, she can express her attitude to the family.
A woman from an aristocratic family will not become a concubine for others even if she dies.
Afterwards, Li Chengqian is bound to fall into the limelight.
If the aristocratic family wants to cause struggle in other areas, that is Li Shimin's business. .??.
Queen Changsun couldn't care less, and she didn't want to care either.
But if the aristocratic family wants to use Li Chengqian's issue as a breakthrough, it will trigger a new round of fighting between the imperial court and the aristocratic family.
Queen Changsun would never agree.
Li Chengqian also knew this very well.
That's why he dared to tell the truth directly in front of Empress Changsun, in order to let her protect Lu Wanjie.
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After returning to Prince Qin's Mansion.
Li Chengqian also quickly started preparing gifts for Li Shimin.
The last time Li Shimin celebrated his birthday, it was when the Tang Dynasty destroyed the capital of Liang.
Li Chengqian didn't have the chance to prepare anything for Li Shimin.
After all, he is my father, no matter what I say, I have to please him.
I saw Li Chengqian writing and drawing there non-stop.
Wuyou ran behind Li Chengqian like a curious baby.
But when she saw the painting on the paper, she was a little confused.
"What is this painting..."
She almost couldn't help but spit out these words.
Li Chengqian was too attentive and was frightened by the sudden sound.
He quickly turned around and looked at Wuyou, somewhat annoyed.
"I asked you why you don't make any sound when you walk."
"Besides, who asked you to come over and peek at me painting?"
Being scolded by him, Wuyou felt a little aggrieved.
"I'm just taking a look...why do you have such a big reaction?"
Li Chengqian rolled his eyes: "Do you know this is called a trade secret? A trade secret."
Trade secrets?
What the hell?
Worry-free face full of confusion .
Li Chengqian shook his head helplessly: "Okay, just watch if you like."
After saying that, he ignored Wuyou and started drawing the drawings on his own.
The gift he wanted to give to Li Shimin was a semi-automatic footbath.
The structure of this thing is simple and more suitable for Li Shimin.
Of course, the most important thing is to show his filial heart in caring for his old father's body.
Didn't Li Shimin always say that he was an unfilial son?
This time, he wanted to show Li Shimin what it means to be a filial son.
Wait until the drawings are completed.
Li Chengqian approached Carpenter Zhang with the drawings.
After carefully discussing the details, Carpenter Zhang started work.
To be honest, working under Li Chengqian requires some unique skills.
Otherwise, some work simply cannot be completed.
From the fireworks tube at the beginning, to the wooden propeller later.
Carpenter Zhang was also forced by Li Chengqian to get to where he is today step by step.
But before he knew it, he had become a top master in the field of woodworking.
…
Although Li Shimin advocated frugality.
But the emperor's birthday must be celebrated in a decent way.
So on his birthday, he held a banquet for all the ministers in Tai Chi Palace.
By noon, the ministers entered the palace one after another.
On this day, Li Shimin unexpectedly invited Li Yuan, who had lived in Da'an Palace for a long time.
Because of Li Chengqian, the previously icy relationship between father and son Li Shimin and Li Yuan has been eased.
Maybe it's because they both understand each other's difficulties.
During this period, Li Shimin ran to Da'an Palace whenever he had nothing to do.
Either he consulted with Li Yuan on government affairs, or he drank tea and played chess with Li Yuan.
Under such communication, the relationship between father and son became more and more intense.
Even the protagonist of this day, Li Shimin, did not sit in the main seat but sat next to Li Yuan's subordinate.
Li Chengqian was also quite surprised by this.
Glancing at Li Shimin who was kneeling not far from him, Li Chengqian had a strange look in his eyes.
When Li Shimin turned around, he saw him looking like this.
Li Shimin stood up and walked over, raised his eyebrows and asked, "Why are you looking at me like that?"
"hey-hey……"
Li Chengqian smiled innocently, scratched his head and said, "I just feel like I'm not used to having my father sitting next to me."
"It seems like I suddenly returned to two years ago, when my father was still the King of Qin..."
Hearing this, Li Shimin's eyes became dark.
It's like going back to two years ago.
At that time, he was still the King of Qin. Although his brothers were still there, they were becoming increasingly resentful.
Li Shimin put his hand on Li Chengqian's head.
He asked with a calm expression: "Then do you think it's better for me to treat you when I was King of Qin or to treat you now?"
How do you want me to answer this?
Li Chengqian was a little confused.
But I saw Li Shimin's expectant eyes.
He can't escape this problem either.
So after thinking for a while, Li Chengqian said: "Everyone has his own merits."
"When my father was the King of Qin, he was not so busy and could take my mother and me out for a walk."
"When my father becomes emperor, he won't have that much time to spend with us..."
What he said was completely from the perspective of an ordinary child.
He originally thought that Li Shimin would be angry or give him a few words of education.
But unexpectedly, Li Shimin's eyes became softer.
He didn't say anything, but took a deep look at Li Chengqian.
Then he returned to his seat and sat down again.
As the banquet progressed, the atmosphere became more and more cheerful.
The ministers presented gifts one after another.
Li Shimin also accepted them all with a smile.
The emperors and ministers of the Tang Dynasty were not as formal as those of later generations.
As long as someone makes a toast, no matter who it is, Li Shimin will welcome them.
Just as the palace banquet was going on in a lively manner, Duan Zhixuan, the commander-in-chief of the Longwu Army, suddenly walked over.
He walked to Li Shimin whispered a few words to Li Shimin beside him.
Then Li Shimin's expression became very subtle.
Then he waved his hand and said: "Let them come in."
"yes."
Duan Zhixuan nodded in agreement, then turned and walked away.
By the time he left and returned, there were already three more people behind him.
One of them looks like a serious Tang Dynasty man, which is okay.
But the other two are different.
Both of them are foreigners with dark skin and exotic looks.
When I saw these two people.
All the ministers in the room were confused and lowered their heads and whispered.
Li Chengqian frowned slightly.
Why are these two Asans here?
Li Shimin was also confused.
He opened his mouth and asked, "Who are you?"
The guy who looked like a man from the Tang Dynasty raised his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I'm a villain, Wang Zhi."
"These two are Brahmin monks from the foreign land of India."
"The two of them came here this time to send a congratulatory gift to His Majesty on his birthday."
"Congratulatory gift?"
Li Shimin chuckled and asked, "What do they want to give me?"
Wang Zhi looked back at the two of them, and they looked at each other.
Then one of the tall men stepped out and murmured a Buddha's name.
Wang Zhi introduced: "Your Majesty, this person was a Bodhisattva in his previous life. Although he has become a mortal in this life, he still has divine power."
"One thought can make a person alive, and one thought can make a person die."
Upon hearing this, not only the ministers in the audience laughed.
Li Shimin also laughed.
"The reincarnation of Bodhisattvas is interesting. This is the first time I have heard of it."
Then, Li Shimin looked at Duan Zhixuan and said: "Go and ask someone to come in..."
Although Li Shimin is also a bit superstitious.
But I'm not superstitious to that extent.
It is such nonsense to say that one thought can determine life or death...