After a while, Li Siye put one hand on Li Bai's armpit, put his right arm on his shoulder, and helped him go away.
"Li Taibai, where do you live? Why do the Eight Immortals in Drinking, He Zhizhang, Jiao Sui and the others ignore you?"
Li Bai raised his head in a daze, raised his long sleeves and pointed forward: "Changlefang, Qinglian Winery..."
"Still drinking?"
Li Taibai shook his head: "Qinglian Wine Shop...room, sleep, sleep."
He supported Li Bai and headed towards Changlefang. It was not too far anyway, heading west from Danfeng Gate. After entering the square gate, he asked someone to inquire, and found out that the Qinglian Wine Shop was very well-known in Changlefang, but the location was not easy to find.
, after turning three alleys, I saw a white wine flag hanging under the eaves, and it was an ordinary shop.
Sure enough, the aroma of wine is not afraid of the depth of the alley. It can be known to everyone in such a remote place. How could the wine be bad? I must buy a jar when I leave later.
He helped Li Bai to the door of the wine shop and asked him to sit down on the stone steps under the eaves. Unexpectedly, Taibai lay down softly.
A waiter from the store came out to greet him and said, "My guest, what is this..." He looked down and his voice suddenly became louder: "Isn't this Li Taibai? He's drunk again."
He worked with the boy to help Li Bai up, and then asked: "Li Taibai lives with you?"
"Hi, when Li Taibai first came to Chang'an, he stayed at our Qinglian Winery. Even the name of our winery was named after Taibai. This time he came to Chang'an again, and he stayed here for a few nights."
The owner of the wine shop also rushed to welcome him, took Li Siye's place and helped him into the backyard.
He looked around at the layout of the wine shop. There were only five or six tables and tables, the floor was covered with sheep felt, and there was a wine cabinet in the cellar with wine jars placed in the cabinet.
He stood in front of the wine rack and said to the shopkeeper who returned to Taili: "Buy me a bucket of the best wine you have here."
"We at Qinglian Restaurant only have one type of fermented grains, and besides, you are still wearing court clothes, so you must have returned from a banquet where the saints gave you a banquet. Our wine has a strong aftertaste, so you can't drink it anymore."
"Hey, I don't drink. I just listen to the aroma of your wine and buy a bucket to take back to my brothers."
"The officer is really kind."
A bucket of wine was sold into two jars, and the mouth of the jar was wrapped with a hemp rope. Li Siye held it in his hand and walked slowly outside Changle Square.
The setting sun has set, the clouds are lingering and are burned through by the fire of the red sun. Chang'an is slowly sinking into the night, the rumble of drums rises from the ground, and the night lights are first turned on.
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On the second day after the meeting, everyone in Anxi began to settle down in Chang'an. Returning to Qixi was already on the agenda. Li Siye also decided to go to the Sixteenth Prince's residence and promised Li Fuguo to pay homage to the prince. Naturally, he had to keep his promise.
.Of course this is not just about keeping promises, but also long-term plans for the future.
Taiji Palace is located in a depression in Chang'an, which makes summer hot and hot, making even the East Palace unsuitable for long-term residence. After the loyal king Li Heng became the crown prince, he changed the original residence of the Sixteenth Prince into a palace. He lived here most of the time.
Take care of the young prince and set an example for the brothers.
Li Longji was also happy to see the success. He felt more at ease when the prince stayed in the Sixteenth Prince's residence than in the East Palace.
When he entered the Wangzhaifang Gate, he got off his horse and walked leisurely while holding the reins of the horse. The people who walked past him were servants and generals from various palaces. They were not surprised by this fourth-grade warrior wearing a robe without a robe.
Prince Yuan Zhong's Mansion was at the northernmost end of the royal residence area, with his back facing the city wall and the main entrance facing south. He stopped in front of the gate of the palace, tied the black fat man to the stone nest on the wall, and came to the other side of the side door.
He opened the side door, held the copper ring and knocked three times.
A soldier wearing silk armor opened the door. Seeing that it was a military attache, he quickly straightened his head and asked, "Your Majesty has come to leave the palace. Do you have any business to do?"
His attitude was surprisingly good, which surprised him. Li Siye handed over his hand and said: "I'm not here for business. A few days ago, Eunuch Jingzhong in the palace invited me to come to the palace. Moreover, the prince has been recommended by me, so I should have come to pay him a visit long ago."
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"That's it. Please wait outside for a moment. I'll go in and report."
Li Siye cupped his hand again and said, "Please."
The military attaché closed the side door, and Li Siye waited at the door with his hands behind his back. After a while, three or four young men came out of the side door. They were wearing purple robes and had an easy-going look, as if they were visiting frequently. Li Siye knew that these people had high status, and
Either the prince or his grandson had to stand to one side and bowed with his hands folded.
These princes didn't pay much attention to Li Siye. There were quite a few military attaches serving in the Sixteenth Prince's House. It was not surprising that they were seen so often. They just thought they were running errands and delivering messages.
Li Jingzhong sent the princes dozens of steps away before turning back, bowing to Li Siye with a smile: "I'm still thinking about this today. General Li is indeed here, please come quickly."
"Mr. Jingzhong, please."
As Li Jingzhong led him forward, he whispered: "His Royal Highness is still so cautious, as you know, but now that he has entered the East Palace, he is already at the forefront of the storm, blindly keeping a low profile and avoiding interactions from all sides.
It is easy to take refuge, but it is not in line with the current situation and status. General Yunhui grew up with him since childhood, and they are brothers and sisters. However, since General Wang became the governor of Shuofang, His Highness restricted his contacts with him, and he was only allowed to come to ten times in two years.
Once in the Six Prince's House."
Li Siye was still confused. What did Li Fuguo mean by telling him this? Did he want him to persuade the prince? They were people around him and couldn't persuade him. How could he, an outsider, persuade him?
This Li Heng is indeed the opposite of the Li Ying who was sentenced to death in the past. That one was too flamboyant, while this one was too low-key.
"I can try to advise His Highness, but you know that we warriors are stupid, so it's best not to have too much hope."
"Of course we know this. Those of us who are close to the prince have entanglements with him, so it is not easy to give advice. We can only ask the general for help."
The palace has not changed much from the last time he came. It has a screen wall, an inverted pavilion, a front hall and a side hall. After passing through four or five gates and a corridor, you directly come to the backyard. There is a pool in the backyard and a corner of the pavilion beside the Tan.
Near the water, the prince was wearing a plain scarf and a bright yellow robe, with flowers blooming on his chest. He was stepping on the railing of the pavilion with one foot, and turned around to see Li Siye, with a look of surprise on his face.
He took a step forward, bowed and crossed his hands, "The last general, Li Siye, meets His Highness the Crown Prince."
"Li Siye, why did you come here suddenly?" He lowered his voice nervously: "Did anyone see you coming to my place?"
Li Siye was also a little confused. Li Heng didn't know about the relationship. He turned to look at Li Jingzhong. Li Jingzhong quickly stepped forward to smooth things over and said: "Li Siye came to thank His Highness for recommending him to Qixi. This time he finally returned to Chang'an.
I just came to the palace to visit you."
Li Heng came to him, stretched out his hands to hold his arms upright, and said hesitantly: "Actually, I'm very happy that you can come, but..."
"Jingzhong, are you causing trouble? You deliberately lured General Li here? You have only been in charge of the East Palace for just over three years. If you let outsiders see it, wouldn't it be a pretext to make friends with the generals?"
Still so cautious.
Li Jingzhong hurriedly knelt on the ground, crossed his hands and said: "Your Highness, you recommended General Li to go to Qixi. Everyone knows this. He came to pay homage and thank you. No one can find anything wrong with him. When Jingzhong invited him
, I didn’t think too much, even if someone holds me accountable, I will be willing to shoulder the responsibility. General Li Siye is Jingzhong’s old friend, why can’t we communicate with each other?”
"You! You, a eunuch from the Prince's Palace, have met a military attache from Qixi. How can you afford it?"
Li Siye felt that he should say something, otherwise it would appear that his motives were impure. He bowed and crossed his hands and whispered: "Your Highness, before Li Siye entered Chang'an this time, he only led three dancing groups and three battle vanguards.
The escort officer of the regiment is not qualified to be called a border general. Even after the promotion of the imperial meeting this time, I was awarded the title of Captain of the Eighth-Rank Qingqi Chao, and I was also added as a casual officer, General Zhongwu. Above my head were the garrison envoys and deputies of each town.
The Protector, the four towns all know the military envoys, and the Anxi Jiedushi envoy is not a powerful side general."
Li Heng thought for a moment and seemed to be overreacting, but he still said persistently: "I am afraid that some people will be suspicious, so we should be more cautious. But since you are here, Siye, just stay a little longer.
Jingzhong, please immediately order someone to make tea. I want to have a long talk with General Li."