Sun burst into tears. She knew that she had harmed the Tang family. But Tang Jian behaved very magnanimously. He just smiled indifferently and said: "Madam, there is no need to cry. I originally planned to become an official and live in seclusion. At this age, I should."
Let’s take a rest. Although Shuzhou is remote, it is also a place to raise people. Wouldn’t it be wonderful for us to retire there?”
Tang Jian read the imperial edict again and said: "Furthermore, in your Majesty's edict, there is no intention to drive the Tang family to Shuzhou. The Tang family is still the Tang family, and Tang Jian is just Tang Jian. The children have grown up."
Now that we are here, we can all take care of ourselves, and our children and grandchildren will have their own blessings, so there is nothing to worry about."
"Father." Tang Guan suddenly knelt down. Tang Jian hurriedly bent down to help him, but Tang Guan refused to get up: "Father, please allow me to resign and follow my father to serve in Shuzhou."
"How can this happen!" Tang Jian said angrily: "I am going to Shuzhou now, and your aunt will go with me. She can take care of me. Only if you stay in Chang'an can you have a future. If you follow me to Shuzhou, your life will be wasted.
, as a father I can’t harm you!”
"Father, the child has made up his mind. Several of my brothers have already started families and started businesses, and several of my sisters have already married. I am the only one who has not started a family yet, and I cannot talk about starting a career. I should stay with my father to fulfill my filial piety. As for my official position,
It’s not like I have to do it, I still know how much the baby weighs.”
Tang Jian was about to speak, but Tang Guan was the first to say, "Father, there is no need to feel apologetic. I ask your father to fulfill your child's wishes."
At this time, the housekeeper led Li Mu over. Li Mu entered the house and was about to bow down. Tang Jian and Tang Guan quickly supported him. Tang Jian patted him on the shoulder and said: "It's good to come back safely, Your Majesty."
You are a man who keeps his word. Don’t be resentful. Your Majesty also has his own difficulties."
Li Mu nodded. Tang Jian had already done a lot for him. As for his own plans, that was his own business. There was no need to involve the Tang family. He knew in his heart that Li Shimin was taking off his wings and wanted him to become
A lonely minister. Thinking of this, Li Mu couldn't help but smile bitterly. Maybe this was the price of his previous arrogance.
"I will definitely repay you for your kindness," Li Mu said seriously. He rarely promised anything, but this time the favor was really too big, and he had to do something.
Tang Jian smiled. Although he did not think about Li Mu's repayment when he did this, he still felt relieved that Li Mu could give such a promise. He also wanted to tell Tang Guan about his resignation.
They asked Li Mu and his son to talk alone, while he took Tang Guan to the study.
"Mom," Li Mu called her, wanting to say something, but he didn't know where to start. When he was unconscious that time, he already knew that Li Mu was not Sun's son, but he was pretending to be unconscious at that time.
Shi didn't know that he already knew about it, but this time, the matter was already out in the open, and neither mother nor son could avoid it.
"I wanted to tell you earlier, but you are the child I raised and there is no news about your biological parents, so I-"
"Mom, even if I am not your biological child, you are still my biological mother." Li Mu knelt on the ground and kowtowed deeply. Sun could no longer hold back her tears and pulled Li Mu up and hugged him tightly.
, burst into tears.
After crying for a while, Sun gradually calmed down with Li Mu's comfort. She told Li Mu about Li Shimin's wishes for Tang Jian. Only then did Li Mu know that Tang Jian had been sent to Shuzhou by Li Mu.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has the most convenient access to businessmen in the world. Li Mu also has some understanding of the situation in Shuzhou. It is not a peaceful place. The Miao people entrenched in the territory have always been hostile to the Central Plains dynasty and will often cause chaos. The Central Plains
The dynasty didn't have much to do with them. They couldn't kill them all, but they refused to obey. Not only in the Tang Dynasty, but also in later generations, it was a stubborn problem. It was not until the Ming Dynasty returned to the country that the situation was somewhat relieved.
Li Mu couldn't think of any good ideas for a while. He looked at Mrs. Sun and asked, "Do you want mother to go with you?"
Mrs. Sun nodded and said: "Mother has married Tang Jian and is already a member of the Tang family. He also saved you with the escape from death card. Mother owes him a debt that will never be over even if she is a bully or a horse in this life."
, following him and serving him is what mother should do. Now that mother has told you your life experience, you have let go of all your worries. From now on, you have to live a good life. If you can find a bearded customer, you can
Now we know who your biological parents are."
"Mom, I don't want to find them."
Sun stroked Li Mu's cheek and said: "My child, you are also going to be a father. You should understand that if you don't really encounter difficulties, who can not want your own children? Don't bear grudges against them, you are a filial man
My child, do you understand what mother means?"
"Yeah." Li Mu nodded in agreement, but he still didn't change his mind. The possibility of what Sun said was not impossible, but he didn't agree with it. In his previous life, he had never thought about finding his parents, and in this life, he had no such intention.
I have an idea. After all, the so-called biological parents are also the parents of the original Li Mu. What does he have to do with a person who came from time travel?
When Mrs. Sun saw that Li Mu had agreed, she smiled happily. She thought of Bai Qiaoqiao again, and after giving instructions for a while, she let Li Mu go to the study to meet Tang Jian.
Tang Jian and Tang Guan were arguing. Li Mu walked to the door of the study and heard the argument inside. He stopped and listened for a while and finally understood the general idea.
"Brother." Tang Guan saw Li Mu and came over quickly, asking him to help persuade him. Li Mu understood what he meant, thought about it, and said to Tang Jian: "Let Tang Guan follow -"
"But,"
Li Mu repeated what he had said to Li Shimin to Tang Jian, and said: "Your Majesty is as afraid of me as he is of a wealthy family. It is impossible to restore trust to the past. I am going to Luoyang to take up my post soon.
You were also arranged to go to Shuzhou, leaving Tang Guan alone in Chang'an, which may not be a good thing for him."
Tang Jian was silent for a while and said: "Li Mu, can I ask you, do you hate His Majesty?"
Li Mu shook his head and said: "I don't hate you. I can only blame myself." Sighing, Li Mu added: "Being with a king is like being with a tiger. The person who said this is really a man of great wisdom.
I’m very confused right now, and I may need some time to think carefully about what to do in the future.”
Tang Jian motioned Li Mu to sit down and said, "Since we have talked about these things today, I might as well talk a few more words. Li Mu, do you know why I chose to speak out and persuade the Emperor to raise an army?"
Li Mu shook his head and said, "I don't know."
"Because of Your Majesty."
Li Mu was stunned and said: "Your Majesty today?"
Tang Jian nodded and said: "My father and the Supreme Emperor have been friends for many years. The two of them were once in charge of the imperial guards of the Sui Palace, so I have known each other for a long time. When I was young, Meng Lang did not follow the rules and wandered in the rivers and lakes.
, obsessed with physiognomy. I once met an old Taoist priest and learned the art of looking at qi from him. When I met Your Majesty, I found that this person corresponded one-to-one with the art of looking at qi that the old Taoist taught me.
, I feel that this young man will become a great person in the future."
"Qi-gazing technique?" Li Mu felt a little confused and frowned: "Is this thing really accurate?"
"Actually, I don't know whether it's accurate or not." Tang Jian said with a smile: "I'm not that Taoist priest's apprentice, I just learned a little bit from him. But over the years, I've used it to see people, and it's never been inaccurate.
.What I want to tell you is that His Majesty’s fortune as the Human Emperor is booming now. You are still young, so don’t let your head get hot—"
Li Mu understood what Tang Jian meant, and just wanted to tell him not to take risks and go against Li Shimin just because he was dissatisfied.
This was a kind intention, Li Mu hurriedly said: "Don't worry, I have a sense of discretion in my heart."
"It's good if you can think like this." Tang Jian looked at Tang Guan and said, "Li Mu, what you just said makes sense. It is indeed inappropriate for Tang Guan to stay in Chang'an, but he can't go to Shuzhou with me either.
If you don’t think he is incompetent, take him with you. With you under your supervision, he can learn some skills, and I can rest assured.”
"This..." Li Mu hesitated for a moment. Seeing that Tang Guan's eyes were intense and he seemed to have no objection, he agreed and said, "Don't worry, I will do my best to teach him."
“So best.”
Tang Jian was also very satisfied with the result. If Tang Guan could learn half of Li Mu's skills, the death-free card would be worth it.
The matter was settled, and everyone was happy. At that time, Tang Jian asked the butler to arrange a banquet, and Bai Qiaoqiao and Jin Chen also had a meal happily. The next day, Li Mu went to the heaven and earth again, and Li Yuan met Li Mu.
It was okay, he was in a good mood, so he asked Li Yourong to drive away all the guests, freeing up the whole heaven and earth, and sent someone to invite those who spoke well for Li Mu to come to the banquet. Although Li Mu felt that this was inappropriate, looking at Li Yuan's attitude, he also
It's hard to say anything to disappoint, so I just let him go.
The news that Li Yuan invited people to the banquet quickly spread throughout Chang'an City. Changsun Wuji also received the news immediately. He planned the whole thing, but failed at the last moment. He was very unwilling. He already knew that
This happened to his own sister, and he knew that Li Shimin was beginning to doubt the evidence he provided. But he still didn't give up. A conspirator must have the guts to take a gamble, and he had one last trick.
If it succeeds, it will change the situation and turn the situation around!
He wanted to bet that Li Mu was really Li Jiancheng's son!
This is not groundless! Although the intention to deal with Li Mu this time was to set up a trap. But as the matter progressed and the investigation deepened, the evidence he received did have some vague points pointing to this answer. Perhaps, this time it was a mistake.
, Li Mu is very likely to really be Li Jiancheng’s son.
What he has to do now is to prove this! Although the possibility is slim, he has reached this point and he will never be willing to take a gamble and give it a try.
Changsun Wuji sat in the study for a quarter of an hour, thought clearly about the possible consequences, and then went out and went straight to the imperial city.
…
Heaven and earth!
"I knew His Majesty was reluctant to kill you!"
Cheng Yaojin's voice was so loud that it almost drowned out all the noise in the lobby: "You are so capable and have made such great achievements. If your majesty kills you, how can you be called a wise king? I knew there was something wrong here.
There really is a way. Your Majesty is very skillful. Through this incident, you can see the faces of some people clearly! You don’t know, but yesterday His Majesty sent a decree to Wang Gui’s house.
, Today, that old boy Wang Gui is begging for his bones to die of old age!"
"Is there such a thing?" Li Mu was thinking about how to deal with this old boy Wang Gui before leaving. Unexpectedly, Li Shimin had already attacked him first. This made Li Mu re-examine Li Shimin's attitude. It seemed that he
This time, I am not the only one who is trying to figure it out. This is obviously an attempt to kill two birds with one stone. I will use the influence of the family to hit myself, and then I will use myself to hit the family.
Although Wang Gui has always been a stranger, he was born in the Taiyuan Wang family and has a high prestige among the five surnames and seven sects. Eliminating Wang Gui is equivalent to driving the Taiyuan Wang family out of the province, and the power of the family is also cut off.
An arm.
"Who else?"
"I don't remember the others clearly. Generally speaking, those who jumped out to cause trouble for you were punished. The lowest was demotion and salary. The unlucky ones were like that old boy Wang Gui, who was ordered to retire." Cheng Yaojin patted.
He patted Li Mu on the shoulder and said, "You see, His Majesty still values you. Don't worry too much. Luoyang is a good place. It doesn't matter if you stay there for a year and a half. His Majesty will call you back sooner or later."
Cheng Yaojin leaned close to Li Mu's ear and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear: "You will be recalled one day, but that old boy Wang Gui will not. It will not be so easy for those who were demoted this time to be promoted. Wait.
When you come back, who will still be your opponent? Don’t be ungrateful for His Majesty’s good intentions.”
"Of course I appreciate the gratitude. Needless to say," Li Mu said seriously, but in his heart he was wondering whether Cheng Yaojin's words came from his heart or were inspired by Li Shimin. Just as he was thinking,
Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of Eunuch Gao. He turned his head and looked over, just in time to see Li Shimin and Changsun Wuji walking in from the back door and walking to the second floor.
"Li Mu, your Majesty has summoned you."
As expected, Eunuch Gao came over. Li Mu nodded to Cheng Yaojin and followed Eunuch Gao upstairs and into the private room where Li Shimin was.
There were only two people in the private room, Li Shimin and Changsun Wuji. Li Shimin motioned to Li Mu to sit down, and Li Mu bowed and sat down. Li Shimin looked at Li Mu and seemed to be hesitant whether to speak or not. At this time, Changsun Wuji spoke for him.
He said bluntly: "Li Mu, it was I who persuaded your majesty to come here. I won't hide it from you this time. I just want to know whether you are the queen of the hidden prince."
Li Mu glanced at Changsun Wuji and said, "So it's you! Uncle Guo, there seems to be no enmity between you and me, so why do you want to harm me?"
"It's not harm." Changsun Wuji looked calmly and said: "Li Mu, I never meant to harm you. I did it out of my duty as a minister and pointed out possible hidden dangers for Your Majesty. If you are really a hidden danger,
After the crown prince, even if you have no objection now, no one can guarantee whether your mind will change in ten or twenty years. Your ability is obvious to all. If you don't deal with it now, it will be a disaster for His Majesty and the Tang Dynasty.