Li Xiaogong laughed loudly, and the laughter got louder and louder, as if he had heard some very funny joke. He laughed for a while, then reluctantly stopped, looked at Li Mu with a smile, and said: "Boy, you are so cruel, I am
Wang likes it. However, you still made the wrong calculation."
Li Mu's heart beats like a drum. It's easy to say that the fish is dead and the net is broken, but the prerequisite is that he has that strength! Now he and Li Xiaogong are not in the same order of magnitude at all. It's like a worm shaking a tree. The hope is too slim.
What I said just now is just bluffing. If you can get through, everyone will be happy. If you can't get through, you will be riding a tiger and it will be difficult to get off.
Looking at Li Xiaogong's behavior, it was obvious that he had not gotten over it. In this situation, Li Mu didn't know how to end the situation. He had no choice but to remain silent, listening to Li Xiaogong's words, while using his brain to think of a solution.
"You said that you want everyone in Chang'an City to know that this king is sleeping in Chunfeng Tower. Haha, let's not say whether I care or not. Do you think that few people in Chang'an City know about this matter? When did I intend to
Have you ever hidden yourself? Even if the common people don’t recognize me, then there are so many officials in Pingkangfang, so maybe they don’t recognize me? But, who have you heard of this?”
Li Xiaogong laughed and said: "Because I am the king of Hejian County, no one dares to say anything!"
How domineering!
Li Mu's face turned pale again, and he pursed his lips and was speechless.
"As for harming Zhongliang, that is even more nonsense. The face and arrogance you had when you were trying to kill people for business are even more dandy than the most dandy in Chang'an City. What kind of Zhongliang do you think you are?
To take a step back, even if you are loyal and good, you will be killed if I kill you. If you want to trade your life with me, are you worthy?"
After saying that, Li Xiaogong laughed again, pointed at Li Mu, and said, "You are just a child. Only children can have such childish ideas."
For a person with a twenty-eight-year-old soul, it felt extremely humiliating to be pointed at the nose and called a child. But he couldn't afford to offend the person who said this. Li Mu was so angry that he even said
His seventeen-year-old body now looks even more like a child's.
Li Xiaogong couldn't hold it back anymore and laughed again. In the many years since he returned to Chang'an City from Jiangnan, he had never laughed so happily.
It took a long time before the laughter stopped. Li Xiaogong calmed down his emotions and started to point out: "If you really want to kill everyone, you should say this. Old boy, if you push people too much, I will let my brother strangle you to death. You
Look at this brother of yours, he is eight feet tall and extremely powerful. There are only three of us here. If he suddenly attacks, it will be too late for me to scream. Only threats like this are useful, aren't they stupid?"
You really treat me like a child! If I can do this, do you think I dare not? I will really kill you. Whether I die or not is less important. What will happen to the wives and me? I can risk my life and follow
If you change it, you can't take advantage of the whole family!
With such slander in his heart but unable to say it with his mouth, Li Mu now understands the situation clearly. This Li Xiaogong is the same as Li Shimin. They have a bad taste inherited from the ancestors of their old Li family. Li Shimin gloats when he sees his misfortune, and this Li Xiaogong also has the same taste.
However, after seeing this clearly, Li Mu is no longer worried. He has already mastered the trick to deal with this kind of people.
Li Mu immediately gave an angry reaction, as if someone stepped on his tail, and shouted angrily: "Prince, who do you think I am, Li Mu? I am favored by the Supreme Emperor, and I am included in the clan.
The royal family members are the descendants of the county king. The county king is also a general who has made great contributions to the Tang Dynasty. Only the county king attacks the boy, how can the boy threaten the county king with death? We have reached this situation.
, does the prince still want to make fun of you?"
Seeing Li Mu's reaction, Li Xiaogong said disappointedly: "It's boring. You kid, you don't know how to coax people at all, so you can't just pretend for a while. You have to fight with me and flatter me in the end. That's what makes it interesting."
You are flattering me now. I haven’t had enough yet. Look at what you said. You are a junior, so you cannot attack me. I am an elder. If I attack you, wouldn’t it mean that I have no tolerance for others?
Quantity?"
"The mind of the county king is vast. Who dares to say that the county king has no capacity for people? I will chop him into pieces and feed him to the dogs!" Seeing that Li Xiaogong's attitude softened, Li Mu quickly beat the snake and put it on the stick, smiling and saying: "So
Say, the county prince is not planning to pursue the case?"
"What a beautiful idea!" Li Xiaogong pointed at Li Chongyi with a straight face and said: "I said you want this boy, so you have to have it. However, since I want you directly and refuse to give it, let's change your words. I want to accept it.
He is the adopted son, can you agree to it now?"
"Adopted son?" Li Mu was startled, thinking there was something wrong with his ears, so he quickly asked to confirm: "Isn't the prince joking?"
"Who are you kidding? This child is extremely talented and has a bright future. If he is trained well, he will be comparable to Qin's Ying Dang and Chu's Xiang Yu. I am a person who cherishes talents, how can I make fun of him?"
Li Mu knelt down with a plop. Just as he was about to say thank you, he suddenly remembered that he did not recognize his father. He quickly reached out to grab Li Chongyi and urged: "Quick, call your adoptive father."
Li Mu is really anxious and sincerely willing. Among his brothers, Li Siwen is the son of Li Ji. Although he is not the eldest son, he has the land of Dingxiang, so there is no need to worry. Dugujiu is the sole heir of the Dugu Clan, no matter who he is
Like it or not, he will definitely be the future leader of the Dugu Clan, and there is no need to worry about it. Only Li Chongyi, who has no father or mother, and a great hatred. He has a straightforward temperament, no city, no backing, so he worries the most.
But if he can be adopted by Li Xiaogong as his adopted son, all problems will be solved. Who dares not to give face to the prince of Hejian County? What's wrong with recognizing a father? It's ridiculous to recognize a father if you have a father, but you can't recognize an adopted father if you don't have a father?
Li Mu was thinking about Li Chongyi, so he was so anxious. He was afraid that he would be stubborn and refused, so he dragged him to kneel together. Afraid of something, Li Mu pulled Li Chongyi several times, but Li Chongyi refused to kneel down, which made Li Mu almost explode with anger.
He gritted his teeth and asked: "You are stupid, why don't you want to do this?"
Li Chongyi ignored him, but looked at Li Xiaogong and said, "I recognize you as my foster father, can I still stay with my eldest brother?"
Li Xiaogong frowned, as if he didn't expect that Li Chongyi would ask such a question, but he still replied: "Of course not. Li Mu is just a young Marquis, and he is worthy of having my adopted son ride for him? I will arrange for you to join the Forbidden Army. Do it first.
You have been a captain for two years. Get familiar with the military camp. I will teach you carefully. After you are crowned, you will be able to take charge of your own affairs."
As if he was afraid that Li Chongyi would be uneasy, Li Xiaogong added another sentence, saying: "Most of the generals in the military have served under me. When I speak, everyone has to give face. If you accept me as your adoptive father, your future will be
It's a smooth road. I can give you everything Li Mu can give you, and I can still give you what he can't give you. Why, you're still unwilling?"
Li Mu was so anxious that he almost jumped up. He gritted his teeth and whispered in Li Chongyi's ear: "Hurry up and agree! Do you want to take revenge?"
"No!" Li Chongyi spat out two words.
Li Mu suddenly felt like he was going to faint. What's wrong with this kid? His head was filled with water at the critical moment?
Li Xiaogong also felt strange and couldn't help but said: "This is strange. Just now I said I wanted you, and Li Mu didn't agree, but you agreed, and you were willing to be a slave. Now I want to take you in as my adopted son, and Li Mu agreed. You
But he quit. What’s going on?”
"I agreed just now because I wanted to save my eldest brother's life. I don't agree now because I can't stay with my eldest brother. I don't understand any big principles, but I also know that I can't abandon my eldest brother for the sake of glory and wealth, so I can't agree to you.
"
Li Mu was so angry that he raised his leg and kicked Li Chongyi. He didn't kick him, but he staggered. He said angrily: "Do I need you? You stupid big guy, still, still
"Abandonment... Where did you learn this bad word? You don't want to abandon me, right? OK, then I'll abandon you! From now on, we are no longer brothers. You kneel down quickly and call your foster father, scream!"
Li Chongyi lowered his head and said nothing. No matter what Li Mu said, he just refused to kneel down.
When Li Xiaogong saw this, he was also in trouble. This situation was something he had never expected. The dignified prince of Hejian County accepted a slave as his adopted son, but he was rejected. Who would believe this if he told it?
However, he liked Li Chongyi even more because of this. Although natural supernatural power was rare, his pure nature was even more rare.
After hesitating for a while, Li Xiaogong sighed and said: "Okay, I will take a step back. You can continue to serve your eldest brother, but you have to move to the palace. He is your eldest brother, and I am still your righteous brother."
Where is the father? In the word filial piety and righteousness, filial piety comes first. I fulfill your loyalty, and you must also fulfill your filial piety to me. There is nothing wrong with this, right?"
Li Chongyi thought for a moment, nodded, knelt down on the ground, and kowtowed to Li Xiaogong: "Father."
"Okay, okay!" Li Mu was so happy that he almost jumped up. Before Li Xiaogong could say anything, he knelt on the ground and kowtowed. Li Xiaogong hurriedly avoided it and said displeased: "This king has adopted Zhongyi as his adopted son, why are you kowtowing?"
Boss? Don’t you already have a foster father? Do you want to recognize another father? I won’t be happy!”
Li Mu quickly explained and said: "The prince misunderstood. I am so happy for my brother. It is his blessing that he can get the favor of the prince. I am so happy..."
Li Xiaogong snorted and ignored his nonsense. He bent down and helped Li Chongyi up. Just as he was about to speak, a servant hurried over and shouted: "Your Majesty, your Majesty is here!"
"What?" Li Xiaogong was startled, glared at Li Mu fiercely, and quickly ordered: "Go and tell His Majesty that I am studying in the study. I will take Your Majesty around twice more to delay." After that, he looked at Li Mu again.
He and Li Chongyi said, "You two wait here while I go change my clothes!"
Li Mu said in confusion: "Prince, what are you...?"
"If your Majesty sees me like this now, how can I explain it? Remember, you are here to visit me today. Don't mention a word about Chunfeng Tower. If you let it slip, I and you will die together.