Li Zhien blinked his eyes and said, "Master, am I... too jealous?"
"Ah?" Li Mu shook his head and said with a smile: "It's nothing. As you said, you are a concubine. Isn't it normal to compete for favors? I just didn't expect that the relationship between Madam and Madam Peony would be like this. I also
I thought they got along well."
"Master is really slow." Li Zhien snorted dissatisfiedly, and started complaining for Bai Qiaoqiao, saying: "Madam is really a kind-hearted person, but you can't just let others bully you just because she is kind.
It is true that Mrs. Peony comes from a famous family, and it is true that she is a lady. Our wife cannot match her background, let alone her knowledge. But is this the capital of her pride? Don’t seduce other people’s husbands if you have the ability, you are so big
At this age, I am really shameless.”
Li Mu sighed: "She is also a miserable person."
"Even if it is, I can't talk to Madam. She pretends to be an elder in front of Madam and makes it clear that she doesn't take Madam in her eyes, which means she doesn't take our main wife in Zhuluhou Mansion in her eyes. Husband, think about it, if
Your Majesty’s concubines don’t take the Queen seriously, so what’s the point?”
Li Mu nodded subconsciously and said: "This is indeed a problem, but Madam has never mentioned it before."
Seeing Li Mu's attitude, Li Zhien felt that there was a way to do it, and said more actively: "Master, Madam didn't tell you because she didn't want to cause trouble to you. Madam also stopped building the shop last time because she was afraid of trouble.
It's a big deal, and it doesn't look good on your face. It's the master's face that you take care of. Master, Zhien doesn't want to advise you to draw a clear line between you and those vixens outside. Who is a man who is not romantic? Only those who are capable are worthy of fine wine.
Beauty. That Wang Ou, she can barely be considered a beauty. If she is willing to respect Madam and put down her airs, Madam will not be able to tolerate her, but if she continues like this, not only Madam, but I will not be able to tolerate her either. When the time comes,
If the master is angry, drive me and my wife out and welcome her in."
"What are you talking about!" Li Mu said displeasedly: "My wife is my wife. Wherever I am, my wife is. Wherever my wife is, I will be there. You are my concubine, why should I drive you away?"
After a pause, Li Mu said resolutely: "My relationship with Wang Ou has already made Madam suffer, and I feel very ashamed of Madam. Don't worry, I will look for opportunities to communicate with her. If she is really like you guess
If we have to be the same, we should separate the inner and outer houses and compete with each other. I will draw a clear line with her and will never make my wife feel wronged."
"Really?" Li Zhien was so excited when he heard these words, he hugged Li Mu's neck, kissed him hard, and said, "Master is really great!"
"What's good? If we put it in the past, I would have already broken the law."
"What?"
"Ah! No, it's okay." Li Mu subconsciously said the wrong thing, and quickly changed the subject, saying: "You have done a good job in this matter, please remember, Madam, she is not so thoughtful, and often does not know what is going on.
You will suffer a loss. Since you regard yourself as the lady's person, then share some of the burden for her. As long as the lady is here, no one can shake your position. But if you anger the lady, no matter what it is, I will eventually
You will still turn to Madam, do you know?"
"Oh." Li Zhien pursed his lips and nodded.
Li Mu laughed and pulled Li Zhien's body into his arms. The little girl began to twist dishonestly again. Li Mu held her down and said, "Be honest."
"Master, don't you like women younger than you?"
"Ah?" Li Mu frowned and said, "Why do you ask like that?"
"Just because I'm younger than you, you don't touch me. That Wang Ou, you must be already with her."
Li Mu laughed, pinched Li Zhien's cheek, and said: "You look down on me, your master, too low. If I say unmoved, I mean unmoved. What does age have to do with it? Now
The only woman who is close to me, besides my wife, is you. Wang Ou cannot compare to you, so just keep your heart in your stomach."
"That's good." Li Zhien muttered and added: "Master, as promised, I must be next."
Li Mu hummed in confusion.
Li Zhien was still energetic and said happily: "I will give you a daughter."
"Why not a son?"
Li Zhien murmured to himself: "Concubine children are very miserable. Daughters are better. They will get married when they grow up. If they are sons, what will they do in the future?"
"!" Li Mu turned over, hugged Li Zhien with his big hands, kissed her on the forehead, and said: "My Li Mu's children are not legitimate concubines. If someone else has a share of the property, I, Li Mu, will have a tenth share."
Twenty shares, both men and women have a share. If they live a bad life, it’s theirs. They have it all. Don’t worry about it. Okay, go to sleep. Even if you want to have a baby, it will be a matter of the year after tomorrow, so why worry.”
How could Li Zhien not be anxious? He immediately said anxiously: "Why don't you just wait until I get my haircut next year?"
"Can't you be pregnant for ten months?"
"Oh..." Li Zhien stuck out his tongue in embarrassment and squeezed into Li Mu's arms: "I forgot."
"Sleeping." Li Mu grabbed the clothes at hand and threw them out. The wind caused by it extinguished the candle. The room became dark, and Li Zhien also snuggled into Li Mu's arms and closed his eyes.
…
Liangyi Hall.
The civil and military positions were arranged, and a new day of court discussions was about to begin again. Li Shimin seemed to be in a good mood today, as he came with a dragon's pace and sat on the dragon chair. All the ministers came to see him, and they were free of ceremony.
"Dear ladies, before today's court meeting, I want to announce something. Oh, two things."
"The first thing is that I have received an invitation form from Ju Wentai, the leader of Gaochang Kingdom. Ju Wentai brought his wife and son to the court and is already on the way. This matter is important, Ministry of Rites."
Yu Shinan, the Minister of Rites, came out of the group, held up the wat board, and said: "I am here."
"I will order you to take full responsibility for this matter. You must entertain the Lord of Gaochang and his entourage well, and you must not be disrespectful in the slightest or damage the majesty of the Tang Dynasty."
"Your Majesty, I would like to ask you to rest assured that everyone in the etiquette department will ensure that nothing goes wrong."
"I'm very relieved that I'm in charge of your work." Li Shimin waved his hand and Yu Shinan returned to class. Li Shimin said again: "There's one more thing. It's okay not to say it here, but I'll say it anyway, and I won't hide it from everyone.
I love you. However, I have made up my mind about this matter. Even if some people object, I will still do it. I have decreed that Li Gan, Li Mu’s biological father, should be granted the title of Marquis of Lu and be a man of Mayi County. He will build an ancestral hall and enjoy sacrifices.
My dear, what do you think?"
All the civil and military officials looked at each other in confusion, thinking in their hearts, you said, "I have made up my mind," and you said, "I will do it even if I oppose it," so what else can you do?
This matter is inconsistent with etiquette! There is no precedent! It is simply not feasible! This is something only a foolish king would do! But who dares to say it now?
Just as the ministers were murmuring, a familiar voice sounded.
"Cough, cough, cough, cough..."
Wei Zheng.
Li Shimin's brows suddenly wrinkled. Isn't this old guy sick and dying? Why are you here today?
Wei Zheng stood up tremblingly, raised the wat board, and said: "Your Majesty, this matter is inconsistent with etiquette and cannot be done!"
"Wei Zheng, aren't you sick?"
"I'm feeling much better now. Thank you for your concern. As a royal doctor, how can I lie at home every day to recuperate? Today I can get out of bed and come to attend the court meeting." Wei Zheng's face was pale, and he could tell that he was still not in a good mood.
, but his eyes are still bright, which makes people very annoying.
"Your Majesty, as far as I know, the father of Marquis Zhulu is just a halberd commander in the army. He has not done any great service, and he is not a relative of the emperor. In any case, he should not be granted a title. If your majesty insists on his own way, then it is polite.
The collapse has made everyone in the world laugh at me. I think it is an insult to His Majesty’s wisdom. I hope Your Majesty will think deeply about it and take back the order before it is too late.”
Li Shimin looked at Wei Zheng steadily and thought to himself: Why are you so unlucky? I just didn't look at you. If I looked at you, I wouldn't say anything about it. This is also the fact. Li Shimin decided to talk about this matter because he thought
Wei Zheng is not here, but the other two factions in the court, whether Changsun Wuji or Wang, do not dare to offend Li Mu now, so there is no harm in saying so, so that they can be clear and neat and not act behind his back.
He happened to catch up with Wei Zheng.
What to do?
Wei Zheng was right, every word of it made sense! But this matter was something he had to rush to Li Mu. He was rejected several times and accepted with difficulty. Now that he has backed down, do you still want to lose face?
Li Shimin suddenly changed his mind and said, "Wei Zheng, I have already said this and my decision has been made. Don't you understand?"
"Your Majesty, I am a censor, and my job is to correct your Majesty's mistakes. If your Majesty has not done anything wrong, I will not say anything. But if your majesty is wrong and I turn a blind eye, I will be a sycophant, and your majesty will be a coward."
Li Shimin sneered and said: "Wei Zheng, you don't have to scare me with stupid kings all the time. I tell you, I don't care! When I came to the throne, I made a promise to the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty. I will reward those who have merit and punish those who have made mistakes. I will be fair.
Until today, I have been fair. But only towards Li Mu, I am lacking a lot. I have almost never rewarded him for his contribution, and he has never asked for it. It is he who recovered the title of Marquis of Zhulu.
The jade seal passed down to the country is awarded according to the agreement made by the Supreme Emperor. I feel guilty in my heart, but there is no reward, so I posthumously grant the title to his father. What happened? I still feel it is not enough!"
Facing Li Shimin's thundering wrath, Wei Zheng remained unmoved and said: "Your Majesty wants to reward Zhuluhou Ke, but he cannot pursue his father's title."
"Okay!" Li Shimin seemed to be waiting for this sentence and said, "What do you think about Li Mu being granted the title of Duke based on his achievements?"
Wei Zheng remained silent and responded in silence.
Are you kidding me, seventeen-year-old Duke? But he can't say this, because merit will be rewarded, and delinquency will be punished. This is the iron law set by Li Shimin when he ascended the throne. If he acts according to this, Li Mu's achievements will be
It is indeed enough to make him a Duke, at least he has contributed more to the country and the country than he, the Duke of Zheng. But if he really does this and makes Li Mu a Duke because of Wei Zheng's advice, this will be a big deal.
It will definitely be a ridiculous event in the history books of the future.