Since the emperor said it was a private matter, Li Ji did not follow him into the study, but stood guard at the door to prevent anyone from eavesdropping. It was fine at first, but after about a stick of incense, he suddenly heard a loud sound coming from the study.
Drinking, Li Ji was so frightened that he rushed in.
Li Mu was seen kneeling on the ground, and Li Shimin's face was ashen. Li Ji saw that the situation was not good, and quickly scolded Li Mu, saying: "Li Mu, how can you rush into His Majesty and not apologize?"
Li Mu suppressed the anger in his heart and said: "I plead guilty for attacking Your Majesty, and I will never be redeemed by death. But if I ask you to agree to Your Majesty's request, I will not be able to obey!"
Li Ji wanted to speak, but Li Shimin waved his hand to stop him and said: "Li Mu, I miss you when you are young and have made many achievements, so I cannot bear to convict you easily. I ask you again, do you agree to this matter?"
"I cannot agree!" Li Mu replied decisively, with no room for negotiation in his tone.
"How brave!" Li Shimin was really angry and said: "Do you know what will happen if you go against my will? Aren't you afraid that I will cut off your title and take back your official position?"
Li Mu fell to the ground and said: "Your Majesty is the emperor and is rich all over the world. Under the world, is it the king's land? On the shore of the land, is it the king's ministers. I am a citizen of the Tang Dynasty, so I am naturally under your majesty's control. But there is something that can be done.
, there is nothing you can do. Filial piety is the first thing to do, and you are born as a human son. How can you humiliate your mother for fame and wealth? I will never do this. Your Majesty can take your title, official position, and even my life, but if you want
If I trade my mother for wealth, I might as well die!"
Li Ji was confused when he heard this. What is this? Could it be that His Majesty has fallen in love with Li Mu's mother? No way! After Li Mu took Sun over, Li Ji visited her once and saw Sun's appearance.
She is just an ordinary woman, not very beautiful. Besides, Your Majesty has never met Li Mu’s mother, how could he fall in love with her?
Li Shimin was so angry that Li Mu's attitude, especially when Li Ji was still present, seemed as if he, the emperor, had turned into a murderer who robbed people's daughters. Even if he was the emperor, he could not afford to bear this responsibility.
If he writes down such a stroke, his reputation will be ruined in one day. Li Shimin suppressed his anger and said: "You kid, why can't you understand the words? The Duke of Ju is the first-class Duke of the current dynasty and comes from a wealthy family.
, Dukes and princes from generation to generation are outstanding people in the world. This time the Duke of Ju has chosen your mother, it is definitely not because he wants to take a concubine, but because the matchmaker is getting married, and he wants to remarry his wife. Please ask me to be the matchmaker, what a waste.
You are ungrateful for the honor you gave me, and instead you put on such a posture, as if I am forcing you, do you really think I have no anger?!"
Li Ji understood now that it was Tang Jian, the Duke of Ju, who had chosen Li Mu's mother. This was interesting. Li Mu entrusted Tang Jian to take care of his mother. He took care of her and even took care of her. Li Ji couldn't hold back his laughter.
Keep quiet, Anjing becomes a spectator.
"Reporting to your majesty, I disagree with what your majesty said. In the eyes of your majesty and Mr. Tang, I and my mother are from humble backgrounds in a remote rural area. To be favored by Mr. Tang, I and my mother should shed tears of gratitude. But in my opinion,
, although I and my mother are from humble backgrounds, they are both people of the Tang Dynasty with integrity and are not inferior to anyone else. Today, Mr. Tang has fallen in love with Chen’s mother, and I will agree to his request. Then tomorrow there will be another one who will be better than Tang.
Your Majesty, a high-ranking man has fallen in love with my wife, should I let him go? When a man is born in this world, he must keep a bottom line. The bottom line for an minister is only four words: loyalty, filial piety, benevolence and righteousness. If you can keep the bottom line, you will be a good person.
, I can't hold it, it's just a ghost. I will never compromise. If your Majesty insists on forcing me, I have nothing to say, and I ask your Majesty to grant death."
"You stubborn boy, how can I force you to do anything?" Li Shimin almost yelled, but he managed to hold it back and said, "Am I that kind of stupid emperor? If I really wanted to force you, I would have to come to your door in person to do it.
"Tang, tell you this is a lot?"
Li Mu tightened his lips and said nothing, but judging from his expression, he still had no intention of changing his mind.
Li Shimin sighed and said: "You should also think about your mother. I have heard about you. Your father passed away early. It was your mother who brought you up and suffered a lot. She is still young now."
, you can’t be a widow for the rest of your life, if you have this idea, it can’t be considered filial.”
Li Mu said: "I don't object to my mother remarrying. What I object to is marrying Mr. Tang Jian. I would rather my mother find a good man who is similar in age and has similar interests. Even if this person is a homeless refugee, as long as my mother
I like him, and he treats his mother well, so I don’t care, and I am even willing to pay for his support. However, if Tang Jian has a high position and has great power, I want my mother to marry him. I will definitely do such a thing as dedicating my mother to seek honor.
If you don’t come out, Your Majesty, don’t try to persuade me again, I will never agree!”
"You kid, you..."
Seeing that Li Shimin's anger had reached its peak and it was really possible to drag Li Mu down and chop him down, Li Ji had no choice but to speak and said: "Your Majesty, calm down and don't let your anger destroy your body. Li Mu, don't be too aggressive. Listen to me."
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Li Mu raised his head and glanced at Li Ji, and said: "There is no need to persuade my adoptive father. I have made up my mind. I will only die if I die. I will never agree!"
"Alas! You boy, you have a too stubborn temper." Li Ji said: "I understand this matter. Mr. Tang likes your mother, Sun, and wants to marry him. And you think Mr. Tang is not a good match, so
If you don't agree to Li Mu, let me ask you, how do you know that Mr. Tang is not a good match?"
"Master Tang has a white beard. How old is my mother? How can she be a good match?"
Li Ji smiled and said: "I can't say for certain about this matter. I can't even slap him in the face. Mr. Tang is not a person who behaves shamelessly. If he was the only one who had unrequited love, he would definitely not go to your majesty to be a matchmaker."
I think you still asked your mother, if your mother is willing, how would you like it?"
Li Mu was stunned and said: "This..."
Li Shimin also reacted, yes, you have to ask the person involved in this kind of thing! Why did he ask this kid? He snorted and said, "Why don't you ask?"
"I'm sorry, I'll go back as soon as I go." Li Mu quickly got up and went straight to the courtyard where he lived, running and bumping all the way. When he entered the house, he was already out of breath. When he saw Mrs. Sun talking to Bai Qiaoqiao, he rushed up and
Question: "Mom, do you and Mr. Tang Jian Tang have feelings?!"
Sun Shi was confused by this sentence, her face turned red to the root of her neck, and she was mumbling and speechless. When Li Mu saw this, he felt even more confused, and murmured: "Mom, can it be true?"
Mrs. Sun thought that Li Mu was a sign of disagreement and said cruelly: "Without this matter, there would be nothing between mother and Mr. Tang!"
"I'm just telling you, mother, you are not blind, how could you fall in love with that old guy?" Li Mu jumped to his feet and scolded: "This old shameless man actually asked your majesty to act as a matchmaker in an attempt to use his power to overwhelm others. Don't worry, mother."
, my son will never compromise, even if he angers His Majesty, he will die at most, and he will never let his mother be humiliated!"
With that said, Li Mu turned to leave. When Sun heard that the emperor was involved, his mind went blank. Bai Qiaoqiao reacted quickly and grabbed Li Mu's sleeve and said, "Lang Jun! Wait a minute, things are going on."
It's not what you think! Mother and Mr. Tang are really in love, but they are worried about your feelings, so they don't dare to admit it. Just wait and let mother finish what she said. Don't be rash and don't offend His Majesty!