Li Xiaogong quickly changed his clothes and took a shortcut from the garden path to the study room with Li Mu and Li Chongyi. As soon as he entered the room and before sitting down, he heard footsteps outside. Li Xiaogong hurriedly winked at Li Mu and Li Chongyi. , and he picked up a book. Li Mu saw it and quickly reminded him in a low voice: "Prince, you picked it up backwards!"
Li Xiaogong lowered his head, looked serious, and quickly turned around. At this time, Li Shimin had already arrived at the door.
"Cousin, I'm coming!"
"Who is it?" Li Xiaogong asked. He did not put down the book in his hand, as if he could not let go of the book. When he saw that it was Li Shimin coming in, he stood up and made a gesture to salute: "I see your Majesty."
Li Shimin saw that Li Mu was intact, with no missing arms or legs. He felt relieved and quickly came to Li Xiaogong in three steps to support him and said: "Cousin, there is no need to be so formal. This is not the case here." At court, what are you doing to salute?"
Li Shimin saw Li Xiaogong holding a book in his hand, and felt funny in his heart. He knew Li Xiaogong's character, and he was not a person who could read. But he did not tell the truth, but asked: "Cousin, what are you doing here?" Are you studying?" Then he glanced at Li Mu and said, "You kid, you don't do things for me properly and you come here to bother my cousin. It's really too presumptuous!"
Just as Li Muchang was about to speak, Li Xiaogong stopped him and said, "Your Majesty, don't blame him. This kid came to visit me today. It's a serious business. I don't know where he heard that I had some money in my house, so I came here to look for him." I want to do business with you in partnership. As a prince, how can I participate in business affairs, so I sternly refused. In order to prevent him from disturbing other royal relatives, I found this book and explained the righteousness to him. He understands the truth."
As he spoke, Li Xiaogong put the book in Li Mu's hand. Li Mu glanced at the title of the book, and his expression suddenly became very exciting. The book in his hand was called "The Classic of Mountains and Seas" and it was an ancient book describing ancient legends and monsters. , was written in the Warring States Period. Mythical stories such as Kuafu chasing the sun, Nuwa patching up the sky, Jingwei reclaiming the sea, and Dayu controlling the floods are all derived from this. This is an idle book for people who are too busy to be idle, so there is nothing wrong with it. When it comes to righteousness, where can we see the truth?
Afraid that Li Shimin would see it, Li Mu quickly stuffed it into his arms and said, "Young man must watch carefully and study hard. I have disturbed the prince today, so I will retire now."
"Go on, go on," Li Xiaogong waved his hand, and at the same time did not forget to remind him, saying: "My child, there is actually nothing to do when you go back to clean up. There is everything in the house. Just come over. You should go back and say goodbye today. After all, we have been together for so long.”
baby?
Li Shimin was confused and asked: "Cousin, what are you..."
"Ah, that's what happened." Li Xiaogong pointed at Li Chongyi and explained with a smile: "I hit it off with this kid, and I just accepted him as my adopted son."
Li Shimin was completely confused. Could it be that Yuan Tiangang's information was wrong? Didn't he reveal something big? Why did he admit his son in the blink of an eye? What's going on!
Li Chongyi agreed, followed Li Mu, and walked out together. Li Shimin glanced at Li Mu and didn't say anything, but he already gave him a look. The main effect was, "Wait, don't leave!"
Li Mu understood and slipped out from Li Shimin. Only two brothers, Li Shimin and Li Xiaogong, were left in the study.
Li Xiaogong looked at Li Shimin, blinked his eyes, and said, "Your Majesty, you came to my house today. Do you have anything to do?"
"Ah, this..." Li Shimin came in a hurry and didn't bother to think of an excuse. He was immediately asked, so he didn't beat around the bush and said directly: "To be fair to my cousin, someone reported to me that it was Li Mu.
, I offended my cousin. I came over to see what was going on."
"Where did this villain come from?" Li Xiaogong was furious and said: "Your Majesty, this person should be killed! I and Li Mu are actually royal relatives, what can happen! This villain must have a bad intention for provoking like this. Your Majesty must
Thorough investigation!”
"I understand." Li Shimin responded, but he still felt something was strange. He glanced at Li Xiaogong and couldn't help but ask, "My cousin hasn't been out of the house today?"
"No!" Li Xiaogong said calmly: "I was hungover yesterday and got up a little late. Just after dinner, Li Mu came, and then His Majesty arrived... Why did Your Majesty ask this? But then
What did the villain say again?"
"No, no," Li Shimin knew that nothing could be asked, so he quickly changed the subject and said, "I am the one who made the fuss. Since nothing happened, I returned to the palace. There are still many things waiting for me to deal with."
Li Xiaogong grabbed Li Shimin's sleeve and said: "Your Majesty finally came to my residence, how could you leave like this? I am preparing a banquet with others, how about you get drunk today?"
"No, no, no, no," Li Shimin had no time to drink with him, and said, "The envoy from Gaochang hasn't left yet, there are too many things to do. I'll have some free time in the future, and I'll conspire with my cousin to get drunk, so I won't do it today."
Li Xiaogong looked regretful and said: "Then I will send it to Your Majesty."
Li Shimin nodded, and the two of them came out of the study. Li Xiaogong walked Li Shimin to the door, watched him get on the horse, and then reluctantly left.
…
Li Chongyi had already gone home first, and Li Mu followed Eunuch Gao to the entrance of the alley. Seeing Yuan Tiangang waiting here, he felt strange in his heart. This old magician has been in a lot of photos recently. When will he become a
Li Shimin's follower.
Look at the configuration of these three people, a monk, an emperor, and a eunuch, it looks a bit like the lineup of "Kangxi's Private Interview", except that in the TV series they are monks, here they are Taoist priests.
However, it was Li Shimin's freedom to take him with him when he went out, and Li Mu had no control over this matter. He and Yuan Tiangang could only be regarded as acquaintances, but they had no friendship and no topics to talk about, so they just nodded and said nothing.
At this time, Li Shimin came over. When he saw Li Mu, he got off his horse and asked, "What's going on? Someone reported to me that you had offended the prince of Hejian County and were caught in the palace. I rushed over anxiously.
But nothing happened? Do you think I am a fool? Tell me clearly, if you dare to cover it up, I will never forgive you!"
"Thank you for your kindness, your majesty. What happened today was indeed reckless." Immediately, he told Li Shimin exactly what happened. It wasn't that he didn't want to cover it up for Li Xiaogong, but that he couldn't.
Listening to Li Shimin's words, it was clear that someone else had informed him of the matter. In other words, Li Shimin had an intelligence system in his hands. He could know immediately what happened in Chang'an City.
Even if he concealed it, Li Shimin would know it sooner or later. It would be better to confess directly and honestly and get leniency.
After Li Shimin heard this, he couldn't laugh or cry. This cousin of his was indeed too bored, and he actually committed prostitution in a brothel, which was too ridiculous. But this matter involved the man's privacy and face.
, even if he is the emperor, he can only smile bitterly.
He couldn't control Li Xiaogong, but he could control Li Mu. Li Shimin put on a straight face and said: "Li Mu, you are too arrogant and domineering. Didn't you cut off Yin Hongzhi's ear yesterday? Why did you knock on the door again today? You
Do you know that today you are the lucky one among all the lucky ones? Do you think my cousin has a good temper? You are lucky if I don’t discipline you!"
Li Mu hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, my character is like this. I will retaliate. I don't think there is anything wrong, but I didn't expect the king to be there... But I also feel strange. At the beginning, the king was quite angry, but wait
After I told you the matter, he didn't seem to be angry anymore, and I don't know why."
"Oh, you are so smart, but you still can't figure it out?"
"Ah?" Li Mu looked confused and said, "I don't understand!"
"Isn't this simple? Because my cousin realized that he had been tricked. If I guessed correctly, my cousin's appearance in the 'Chunfeng Tower' yesterday must be related to Yin Hongzhi. My cousin realized that he had been tricked by Yin Hongzhi.
If you use it wisely, you won't be able to do what he wants, so you will escape."
"That's what happened!" Li Mu was overjoyed when he heard this and said, "It's over now. I don't need to take action. The prince will definitely teach him a lesson."
"No way." Li Shimin poured cold water on Li Mu again and said: "Yin Hongzhi is Concubine Yin's biological brother after all, and he is considered a relative of the emperor. He always has to worry about my feelings, unlike you, who is impulsive and reckless.
, don’t worry about me at all.”
Li Shimin made a cold face and said: "The matter between you and Yin Hongzhi ends here. You are not allowed to cause trouble to him anymore. If he causes trouble to you, I will not spare him."
Seeing Li Shimin's resolute attitude, Li Mu had no choice but to give up, but he still couldn't help but play tricks on him and said: "Your Majesty, I have something to say that I would rather not say out loud. That Yin Hongzhi has evil intentions. When I heard about the news, he taught King Yan to show off.
He has a different attitude behind his back. In front of His Majesty and Concubine Yin, he acts one way, but behind His Majesty's and Concubine Yin's back, he acts another way. If Your Majesty doesn't believe it, you can ask Wannian County Magistrate about the connivance of King Yan in Yin Hongzhi
"Excuse me, there are so many things that oppress the people! I also heard about a sensational thing. King Yan was only ten years old, but Yin Hongzhi allowed King Yan to watch pornography in the name of teaching Dunlun etiquette..."
"Okay!" Li Shimin interrupted Li Mu and said: "It goes without saying, I will investigate. You should mind your own business first. You can handle it well with the Prince of Hejian County. I just listened to his words
My son, it seems he also wants to do some business. You can ask him tomorrow. If he also has this idea, you can do more to ease the relationship. My cousin is no better than others, so I can't treat him lightly, do you understand?"
"I understand."
Li Shimin snorted, climbed on the horse's back, and said, "Go back, I've also returned to the palace."
Li Mu was dumbfounded. His horse was taken away by Li Chongyi. How could he get home? He hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, can you give me a message? I have no horse and no one around me. This place is too far from home.
If Yin Hongzhi ambushes someone, my life is at stake."
"I don't care. Go back by yourself. You deserve to be beaten to death. Who asked you to cause trouble?"