Chapter 45: It's my son's honor
Li Shimin's whole mentality exploded.
Throw the dishcloth in your hand.
I didn't care about the unwashed dishes and walked out angrily.
Zhao Chen held the teacup and looked at Lao Li's head so annoyed that he couldn't help but sniffing, his expression a little awkward.
Isn't this for his own good?
Why are you still angry?
I thought to myself that if I were the prince, I would certainly have the confidence to govern the Tang Dynasty.
But the problem is not, you, Mr. Li, are not the emperor.
Everyone is just ordinary people.
Why do you want to think about these things?
...
Li Shimin came in from outside in the Zheng Hall in a angrily manner.
Empress Changsun was copying Zhao Chen's words "Bamboo sticks and straw shoes are lighter than horses, who is afraid? A raincoat and rain will last forever."
Seeing Li Shimin like this, he immediately put down his pen and turned away the people who were serving him.
"What's wrong with Your Majesty?" Queen Changsun asked.
Li Shimin didn't say anything, and stood in front of the bronze mirror in Queen Changsun's bedroom, frowned tightly.
Empress Changsun thought that maybe it was Zhao Chen who said something again, which made His Majesty so angry.
"Guanyin maid, I am really old and I will never see you again." Li Shimin turned his back to Empress Changsun and sighed softly.
The bronze mirror reflects only a middle-aged man with a slightly fat figure.
If it weren't for the sharp eyes and majestic face, it would be no different from ordinary people.
Where can I see the way the court officials say dominate the world?
Li Shimin suddenly realized that Zhao Chen said there was a reason for his brain problem.
An ordinary citizen actually asks about political affairs in the world. How can he be good at it?
"That child Zhao Chen is also verbally unintentional. Your Majesty should not think too much." Empress Changsun comforted.
"I didn't think much about it. What the kid said is right. Isn't it crazy to discuss political affairs with him like this?" Li Shimin shook his head.
"His Majesty……"
"Your Majesty, Empress, King Yue is asking for a visit." The eunuch's voice came from outside the hall.
Empress Changsun was stunned and looked at Li Shimin.
"What is this child Qingque doing here?" Li Shimin frowned and said lightly: "Let him come in."
"My son Li Tai, pay homage to his father and mother." Li Tai saluted the two with a smile on his face.
"No gifts." Li Shimin waved his hand and said.
"How come Qingque has time to come here today?" Queen Changsun asked with a smile.
She likes the child Qingque very much.
He is extremely smart, humble and polite, and very much like Li Shimin back then.
"My son wants to come here today and still pay homage to his mother, so he will come here in the afternoon."
"I didn't expect my father to be there too." Li Tai said with a smile.
"I just came here too." Li Shimin nodded.
All the children in his family are very filial.
In fact, Li Tai did not come to meet Empress Changsun. He just wanted to meet Li Shimin.
The previous promise to appoint him as King of Wei has not yet appeared.
Li Tai was anxious.
Once he was promoted to King of Wei, he would inevitably let court officials see more hope in him.
This will help him develop his own power.
He came here today, but in fact he wanted to ask Li Shimin to promote him to King of Wei.
Of course, these words cannot be said directly.
He, Li Taike, is not that stupid.
"My father was wearing casual clothes, and I think he had just returned from outside the palace." Li Tai said with a smile.
This was against his will. If he hadn't known that Li Shimin came back from outside and arrived at the Lizheng Hall again, he wouldn't have come here at this time.
"I just left the palace in vain and was a little tired, so I came to your mother's bedroom to rest for a while." Li Shimin nodded.
It’s OK if you’re tired, but if you’re tired, you’ll have the place where Li Tai can use it.
"The father is working hard on state affairs every day, and the sons can't help much, I'm really ashamed."
"It's a coincidence that I just learned the ancient method of foot soaking and massage from an ancient prescription. It can relieve fatigue. Why would I let my feet soaking for my father?" Li Tai said to Li Shimin with a smile.
Because of obesity, the flesh on the face was squeezed together.
"Oh? The green bird is so broad about it?" Li Shimin immediately became interested.
"Father, my son is going to wash the feet and massage the father." Seeing Li Shimin getting interested, Li Tai was overjoyed.
As he said that, a eunuch brought in a basin of hot water.
"Father, my son takes off your shoes for you." After that, Li Tai knelt in front of Li Shimin and took off his shoes for Li Shimin with both hands.
Seeing Li Tai so filial, Li Shimin was quite moved.
"Qingque, you have the intention." Li Shimin said slowly.
"It is the honor of the sons to be able to wash the feet of the father." Li Tai said with a smile.
Li Tai tried the water temperature, which was just right, so he put Li Shimin's feet into the basin.
Empress Changsun looked at her side, her face full of relief.
"Qingque, you are so filial, and your mother is very happy." Empress Changsun said with a smile.
"My mother is so serious. Qingque cannot be like the emperor's brother. She can share national affairs with her father. She can only wash her feet and fulfill her filial piety." Li Tai said with a smile.
"I am already very satisfied with you because you have this idea." Li Shimin nodded and glanced at Li Tai.
The hall is warm.
"Father, my son is back first. If my father needs it, please summon me at any time." After the massage, Li Tai said goodbye to Li Shimin with sweat on his head.
I thought I had worked so hard, so I should mention my position.
"Thank you for your hard work in Qingque, I know." Li Shimin nodded with a smile.
The next morning, an imperial decree was announced at the court meeting: "King of Yue Li Tai, respectful, filial and humble, and was granted the title of King of Wei..."
...
Many people were unpredictable to Li Tai's promotion to King of Wei.
Is Your Majesty the Emperor going to cultivate the power of the King of Wei?
Preparing to let the King of Wei compete with the prince?
For a moment, people's hearts were floating in the court.
Many people went to the Wei Palace to show their attentiveness.
But Li Tai was not in the Wei Palace tonight, but went to Changsun Wuji's mansion.
Last time, Changsun Wuji expressed his kindness to him, which made Li Tai realize that Changsun Wuji might be able to win over him.
Changsun Wuji is an important force. If he can use it for himself, then...
Li Tai thought happily and went to Changsun Mansion overnight.
"Your Highness the King of Wei is here, and the old minister is in a misfortune. Please forgive me." Changsun Wuji was obviously a little surprised by Li Tai's arrival.
However, Li Tai is now in power, and maybe there is a possibility of replacing it.
Since the eggs have been placed in two baskets, Changsun Wuji doesn't want to regret it again at this time.
"Uncle was joking. Qingque came here just to visit his uncle. There was nothing King of Wei today." Li Tai said with a smile.
Changsun Wuji nodded and asked someone to prepare a banquet, and the two of them took their seats.
After drinking for three rounds, Changsun Wuji asked curiously: "Although Your Majesty has discussed with us before, saying that he would promote Qingque to King of Wei, there has been no movement for a long time."
"For some reason, there was news today, but what happened?"
Changsun Wuji was curious.
Why did something that hadn't been moving for nearly a month suddenly happen again?
He always thought that the emperor had given up the idea of abolishing the crown prince.
This also made him feel much more relaxed by Changsun Wuji. After all, he still hoped that Li Chengqian would firmly sit in the position of crown prince.
But the signal sent by King Wei is not good.
Changsun Wuji wanted to know what was wrong with this.
"Hehe, uncle, you don't know. Today I washed my father's feet and gave me massages."
"The father is in a good mood, so he appointed me as King of Wei." Li Tai said with a smile.
He was not wary of Changsun Wuji.
After all, he didn't expect that Changsun Wuji would please him both sides.
"You are so filial to Qingque, it is natural that you will be promoted to King of Wei."
"Come on, my uncle wishes you." Changsun Wuji raised his glass and said.
Chapter completed!