When Li Fuguo heard Li Heng's praise of Li Siye, his face showed a bit of jealousy unconsciously, but he remained calm and followed Li Heng's words: "This man is indeed a talent, but now he is under the crown prince's control."
Your Majesty has a bright future, and it is useless for Your Highness to think too much."
"It's really useless." Li Heng raised his head and thought for a moment. If nothing unexpected happens in his life, he will definitely be an idle prince living away from the court. If the other party is really talented, he will be under the prince's command, and he will assist the king in generals in the future.
, that’s all other people’s business.
Li Fuguo rolled his eyes, as if he had thought of something, and stepped forward to offer advice to Li Heng: "Your Highness, Concubine Wu Hui, and Yang Hui may not know these things yet. Maybe we can go and get some fresh air."
Li Heng raised his head, smiled faintly, and asked, "Is this good for us?"
"Of course there are benefits. Concubine Hui is very favored. If Your Highness can gain favor in front of her, she may speak kind words for you in front of His Majesty."
Li Heng thought for a while and then shook his head: "Although this move is to please Concubine Hui, it offends the prince. It is inappropriate. Although it has some benefits, it also involves a lot of risks."
Li Fuguo advised again: "How could the prince know? Even if we don't tell, Concubine Hui will know sooner or later."
"That's right," Li Heng said, "If we don't tell it, Concubine Hui will know it, so Concubine Hui will not be grateful to us. If you don't want others to know, you have to do nothing yourself."
Li Fuguo gave up the persuasion, crossed his hands in approval and said with a smile: "Your Highness, you are still too cautious."
"Only by being careful can you sail the ship of ten thousand years. It is best for us not to get involved in the affairs between the Crown Prince and Concubine Wu Hui. No, it is best not to even know about anything between them."
…
The consort Yang Hui sat quietly and waited in the princess's residence. He did not go out for a day. What he wanted to wait for was the news from Taifu Temple, because the Ministry of Household Affairs of the Shangshu Province officially investigated the money owed to Taifu Temple by the various palaces and princes from today. Prince Li Ying
It's time to be exhausted.
However, he waited until the afternoon before the internal line sent to Taifu Temple came to the house to report to him.
"Husband-in-law, the East Palace does not owe any debts. They returned all the coins the day before yesterday."
When the prince-in-law heard that he was angry, he stretched out his hand and grabbed the official's collar: "You are fucking lying to me!"
Although the official was frightened, his expression did not change much, and he said firmly: "Prince-in-law, everything I said is true. If you don't believe it, you can go to Taifu Temple to check it out in person."
Yang Hui let go of the official's chest angrily, and asked to himself with a disappointed expression: "How could this happen? Your Majesty has ordered an inspection of Taifu Temple. The princes and princesses are all in danger. Who can raise a large amount for the prince?"
Money, six million dollars, this is not a small amount."
Prince Consort Yang thought about it for a long time, but could not figure out the reason. The official made a bow in front of him, bowed and said: "Prince Prince Consort, there is nothing else to do. I am resigning."
Yang Hui waved his hand, still contemplating. After waiting for a long time, he called a few capable servants of the tribe up and solemnly ordered: "If you want to inquire about the news in Chang'an, it is best to go to Yongfufang."
Let’s inquire around the Sixteenth Prince’s residence to find out which princes and princesses have a large amount of money shipped out of their residences, how much money is there, and where are they shipped to?”
Several people crossed their hands and accepted the order and left.
Yang Hui waited in the mansion for another two or three hours. When it got dark and the curfew was approaching, the servants returned to the house one after another and came to the room to report to Yang Hui.
"Alang, we found out."
Yang Hui was in high spirits and asked quickly: "What did you find out? Which prince collected this huge sum of money for the prince?"
"He's not a prince, he's a wealthy businessman from Chang'an City."
Yang Hui was surprised and confused: "Rich merchants from Chang'an? How did they get involved with the prince?"
"Ahem, it's not a connection. Prince Consort, do you remember yesterday's football match? Those spectators on the court are the prince's investors, and the invitations sent out by the prince were all bought with their money."
Yang Hui raised his eyebrows and smiled, and then sat softly behind the desk with his head turned up. The self-deprecating sneer at the corner of his mouth never disappeared. He was silent for almost a long time before grabbing the glass tea bowl from the desk and throwing it to the ground.
Smashed to the ground.
"Fuck! You're actually using my ancestral property to make money! What a damn clever idea!"
Several servants did not dare to step forward to dissuade him, so they retreated quietly, leaving only one confidant standing on the ground, waiting for the prince's anger to subside.
Yang Hui held his chin and thought: "As a prince, he actually does business and sells invitations as tickets. How is this different from a street juggler? I want to find one or two people and let them testify personally.
, bought the invitation card from the prince. Then I used this certificate to meet His Majesty and sue the prince!"
The confidant lowered his head and said: "Consort, with all due respect, no one is willing to testify."
Yang Hui frowned, seeming to ask.
"Everyone is chasing after false fame. It must be a great honor to be invited by the prince. Who is willing to admit that the invitation was bought? They have gained false fame, and they are not willing to offend the prince, so naturally they are unwilling to stand up.
testify."
"Then I'll spend a lot of money to offer a reward!"
"Husband-in-law, people who can spend thousands of dollars on invitations don't care about your rewards. These people are worth tens of millions, but they need a reputation even more."
Yang Hui pondered for a long time and then said: "Then we can't let the prince go! Even if there are only rumors, I will go to the palace to report to your majesty."
…
The next day, the sky was clear and the clouds were white. Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, Li Longji, was drinking in the Calyx Xianghui Tower of Xingqing Palace and watching the concubines singing and dancing. He was accompanied by Concubine Wu Hui, Zhongshu Ling Zhang Jiuling, the provincial minister Pei Yaoqing, and the Minister of Rites.
Li Linfu, who was responsible for Pingzhang under Zhongshu's family.
At the dinner, Li Longji was in high spirits and in a good mood. Li Linfu and others drank frequently and drank a few more glasses.
The melodious and melodious music of silk and bamboo played in his ears. In front of his eyes were the colorful flowers in costumes, singing and dancing. All Li Longji saw was glitz, and he said with satisfaction: "You should drink a few more cups to celebrate this year's harvest and the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty."
Zhang Jiuling and Pei Yaoqing raised their heads and drank from their glasses.
"This is because Your Majesty has devoted all his efforts to take care of the people of the world, and God loves you so much that we can have the auspiciousness of a good harvest."
Li Linfu waited patiently for the two husbands to finish drinking, then picked up the wine glass and uttered such a compliment.
Li Longji was very pleased with Li Linfu's praise. The Yao Chong, Song Jing, Zhang Shuo, Han Xiu, and Zhang Jiuling whom he had appointed in the past all had the aloofness of literati, and they were reluctant to speak complimentary words to the emperor.
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Gao Lishi stood behind Li Longji to serve him at any time. When he saw an internal prison officer coming forward to report, Gao Lishi couldn't help but frowned.
"Your Majesty, the consort Yang Hui wishes to see you."
Li Longji was in a good mood, so he naturally responded to every request: "Xiang him to come in."
Yang Hui came to the front of the building and knelt down to worship: "My son-in-law, Yang Hui, bows to your majesty, Concubine Hui."
Xuanzong happily stretched out his hand and said: "Yang Hui, since you are here, I will give you a table to drink."
Yang Hui bowed with his hands and touched his head to the ground: "Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty."
The palace officials set up a table with curved legs next to the singing and dancing, and presented them with fine wine and delicacies. Yang Hui came forward and knelt down in front of the table, holding up a wine cup to pay homage to the emperor and Concubine Hui, and bowed to the two prime ministers.
Swirl the wine glass.
When facing Li Linfu, Yang Hui was overjoyed. He didn't expect to meet Li Shangshu here. He heard that this man was eloquent and provocative, and he secretly favored his mother and concubine. With his help, Prince Li Ying would not die.
To peel off the skin.
Li Linfu also smiled meaningfully in return. The two of them did not speak as they had already exchanged the signals they wanted to convey.