Chapter 82: Uncle, do you want my prince to go to Wuji Academy to beg his third brother?
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Inside the Prince Consort's mansion, the lights are dim.
Du Ruhui's face, illuminated by the beating bronze lamp, was gloomy and uncertain.
Du He said helplessly, "Father, why are you here so late?"
Du Ruhui smiled bitterly, "My father should have died of illness in the fourth year of Zhenguan.
I am grateful for Your Majesty's kindness and found Miaoying Zhenren so that I can survive.
But my father doesn’t want to watch He’er go astray while he’s dying!”
"Father, how can this be a wrong path? His Royal Highness is highly regarded by His Majesty.
My son has a bright future following the prince,
Moreover, my wife and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince have a close brother-sister relationship,
Father doesn’t have to worry about me.”
Du Ruhui smiled bitterly, "His Royal Highness the King of Wu has already warned my father about what His Highness the Crown Prince has done recently.
And His Majesty is aware of this matter,
Fortune and misfortune depend on each other, and our Du family cannot get involved in the dispute between the King of Wu and the Crown Prince!"
In the East Palace, Li Chengqian was still awake, and Changsun Wuji in front of him was also sleepless.
"Uncle, is this okay?" Li Chengqian was still a little uneasy, "Recently, the eunuch next to my father sent me a message, asking us to restrain ourselves."
"What's wrong? The sweet potato tax is levied only if the rich families are willing to pay for it.
Not only can it solve the financial problem of recruiting talented people, but it can also reduce the pressure on the prince's fiefdom.
There is nothing better than winning the hearts of benevolent people." Changsun Wuji felt right.
"Uncle, since these... sweet potatoes... can improve physical fitness and help with cultivation,
Should we think of a way?
Many generals in the army entered Wuji Academy because of this. It is said that with the help of sweet potatoes, they broke through and became monks.
I am really grateful to my third brother,
If this continues, won't the strength of the army gradually draw closer to my third brother?" Li Chengqian was worried.
Changsun Wuji smiled sinisterly, "Your Highness, isn't this good? The King of Wu is trying to gain military power with Your Majesty. Can he earn it?"
Li Chengqian said oh and suddenly realized.
"Your Highness, since you rely on this magical sweet potato to step into the path of cultivation, you can really gain extraordinary power and prolong your life.
We should collect more of this sweet potato tax so that we can use it to make friends with cultivators in the future and strengthen the power of the East Palace!" Changsun Wuji said with great scheming.
Li Chengqian nodded in agreement, but soon frowned, "It's just that my third brother has entered the path of cultivation and possesses immortal arts and magical powers. How can I compete with him in this mortal body?"
Changsun Wuji said, "Since the Tang Dynasty has ushered in a new era, His Highness the Crown Prince should also seek enlightenment and immortality.
As long as the strength does not lag behind, the prince does not have to fight, and can keep His Majesty's heart, then there will be no worries."
"Seeking Taoism and immortality? Let me go to Wuji Academy to seek help from my third brother?" Li Chengqian was a little unhappy.
"Of course His Royal Highness the Crown Prince does not need to ask the King of Wu. The old minister has already inquired about the cultivation sects in many places in Nanzhan Province.
Already have some features,
Moreover, Wuji Academy’s cultivation achievements must be reported to His Majesty in the future,
At that time, you can also get the secrets of practice."
After listening to what Changsun Wuji said, his frown finally spread, and he looked at the sky with a longing expression.
Li Chengqian was daydreaming about it, and suddenly turned around and looked at Changsun Wuji, "Uncle, do you think that when I embark on the path of spiritual practice and become a monk, will I have the opportunity to meet the Avalokitesvara?"