Li Yuan was born with a handsome face and a wrinkled face, and was once nicknamed "Grandma's Noodle" by his cousin Yang Guang. However, who would have expected that it would be Li Yuan who later took over the Sui Dynasty and became the founding emperor of the Tang Dynasty.

Of course, the current Li Yuan does not have the slightest bit of domineering air, and his words and deeds are quite kind, which makes people easy to like, but Gao Bufan really has no interest in chatting with an old man in a narrow carriage, so he declined:

"Thank you Duke Tang for your kindness. The Animal Husbandry and Supervision Office is not far away. I can just walk to the official office."

Li Yuan did not force himself when he heard the words, nodded and said: "Okay, then I will take the first step." After saying that, he was about to put down the car curtain, but suddenly stopped and asked: "By the way, Gao Mujian and Shimin

Are we familiar with each other?"

"Well, we are quite familiar with the auxiliary machine brother." Gao Bufan replied vaguely. He and Li Shimin had only met twice, and they were not familiar with each other. It might be more appropriate to say that they were competitors. The target of competition was exactly the same.

She is the eldest grandson's sister.

Li Yuan sighed slightly and said: "This kid Wuji has a kind and gentle temperament, and he can easily chat with anyone. Shimin and he were childhood friends who grew up playing together. It's a pity that Brother Ji Sheng left early and left behind a pair of

Little children!”

Gao Bufan secretly wondered about the wording of Li Yuan's words. Could it be that he was reminding himself to retreat when faced with difficulties and not to compete with his son for a wife?

Li Yuan glanced at Gao Bufan, smiled and said, "I'm going too far. Shimin is in Ji County now. If Gao Mu is free, you young people can have more contact with each other."

"Brother Shimin is here too?" Gao Bufan said in surprise.

Li Yuan nodded sadly: "His mother is seriously ill and is waiting on her bedside."

Gao Bufan couldn't help but suddenly realized that when he left Luoyang, Li Shimin and Changsun Wuji did not come to see him off together. It was said that there was an accident at home. Now it seems that his mother is sick, so he probably came to Zhuojun first.

But looking at Li Yuan's expression, Li Shimin's mother must be seriously ill.

It is said that Li Yuan's first wife, Li Shimin's biological mother, Dou, was the granddaughter of Emperor Wen of the Northern Zhou Dynasty, Yu Wentai. Her father was Dou Yi, the Duke of Shenwu County, and her mother was Princess Xiangyang of the Northern Zhou Dynasty. She was a well-known lady, a relative of the emperor, and Dou

She is also a very capable woman, resolute, intelligent, good at calligraphy, benevolent, filial and polite, and very talented.

Moreover, the Dou family had been raised in the Northern Zhou imperial palace since she was a child, and was deeply loved by her uncle, the Emperor Wu of the Northern Zhou Dynasty, Yu Wenyong. Later, the prime minister Yang Jian usurped the throne and established the Sui Dynasty, and then killed all the males of the Northern Zhou royal family. At that time

Mrs. Dou, who was still in her boudoir, cried loudly and said something very shocking: "I hate that I am not a man because I am in trouble to save my uncle."

This sentence frightened Dou's parents half to death, but they also felt that this daughter was extraordinary, so they decided to choose a good son-in-law to marry. After several selections, they finally chose Li Yuan, Duke of Tang, who had ascended the throne at the age of seven.

After Dou married Li Yuan, she gave birth to four sons and one daughter, the eldest son Li Jiancheng, the second son Li Shimin, the third son Li Xuanba, the fourth son Li Yuanji, and a daughter named Li Xiuning.

To be more careful, the oral engagement between Changsun Wugou and Li Shimin was actually related to the Dou family. It was precisely because Changsun Chi felt that the Dou family was virtuous and the children they educated must be good, so he persuaded his younger brother Changsun Sheng to marry Li Yuan.

There was an oral engagement between Changsun Wujia and Li Shimin.

Let's get back to the subject. When Gao Bufan heard that Li Yuan's first wife, Dou, was seriously ill, he politely said: "The official wishes Mrs. Tang Guogong a speedy recovery. When the day is more convenient, the official will visit Brother Shimin again."

Li Yuan nodded to express his gratitude, lowered the car curtain and told the driver to drive. Gao Bufan watched Li Yuan's car drive away, and then continued walking thoughtfully. He was a little confused about Li Yuan's intention. This was a sign of goodwill.

, or a warning reminder?

Let us say that when Li Yuan returned to his residence, he first visited his bedridden wife Dou. The latter was lying drowsily on the hospital bed. It seemed that she was on her deathbed. Several children were waiting in front of the bed.

Li Yuan's face suddenly dropped when his youngest son Li Yuanji was missing.

The eldest son, Li Jiancheng, was about 23 or 24 years old. He was well-groomed, looked very stable, and was obviously very good at observing people's emotions. He immediately explained: "The fourth brother is young and weak. He has felt a bit cold recently, so he asked him to go back to his room to rest."

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Li Yuan's expression softened slightly when he heard this, but he was still a little unhappy and said: "This traitor is just lazy. No matter how weak he is, can he be weaker than Xuan Ba?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Xuanba, who was standing next to Li Shimin, couldn't help coughing twice. He clenched his fist with his right hand and put it against his lips. He was probably trying hard to hold back the cough, and his face turned red from suppressing it.

Li Shimin next to him quickly took off his coat and put it on Li Xuanba. Li Xiuning stretched out her jade palm to gently pat his back, and said with concern: "The weather is too cold, Xuanba should go back to his room to rest, so as not to

The gas problem occurred again."

Li Xuanba finally stopped coughing, shook his head, and said with a smile: "Thank you, second brother and third sister, I'm fine, I'm used to it!"

Li Xuanba was about sixteen or seventeen years old. He was born very thin, as if a gust of wind could blow him over. His complexion was pale and green, and his lips were slightly black. He could tell at a glance that he was in poor health. He was probably congenital. If he was tall

When Bufan saw him here, Baozhun was shocked. He didn't expect that Li Xuanba, the most powerful man in martial arts described in the romance novels of the Sui and Tang Dynasties, turned out to be such a sick man.

Li Shimin frowned and advised: "Third brother, don't hold on, go back to your room and rest, we'll be here to guard you."

Li Xuanba shook his head and said no need. It seemed that although he was weak, he had an extremely stubborn personality. It could be seen from his eyes that although he was thin and his face was sickly, his eyes were bright.

There is spirit, as if there are two fires burning. If Li Xuanba's body is like a candle that is about to burn out, then his eyes are the candle flame, although it is weak, it still releases light tenaciously.

Looking at the stubborn son in front of him, Li Yuan's eyes were a little complicated, and he said warmly: "Xuanba, you'd better go down and rest for a while."

"Yes, father!" As soon as Li Yuan spoke, Li Xuanba stopped insisting, agreed, lowered his head and walked outside.

"But your husband is back?" Mrs. Dou suddenly spoke on the bed, probably because she heard her husband Li Yuan's voice in a daze.

Li Yuan quickly stepped forward and sat down by the bed and said, "Madam, do you feel better now?"

Mrs. Dou reluctantly opened her eyes and said calmly in a weak voice: "Husband, I'm afraid I may not be able to survive. Please order someone to prepare for the funeral, which will only happen in the next day or two."

Everyone was in great mourning after hearing this and immediately gathered around. Li Jiancheng comforted him and said, "Why did mother say such unlucky words? You will get better."

Li Shimin also nodded sharply with red eyes and said: "Yes, my mother will definitely live a long life."

"If I still have ten years to live, my child is willing to trade these ten years for my mother's ten years of life." Li Xuanba said firmly.

Li Shimin held Li Xuanba's hand with emotion and blurted out: "The third brother is talking nonsense. If you want to change, it will be the second brother. You should keep your ten years of life to yourself."

Mrs. Dou smiled happily: "Silly boy, none of you need to change. As the saying goes, life and death are determined by fate. Wealth and honor are in heaven, so you can't force it. Mother has enjoyed all the blessings she deserves in this life, and has suffered all the hardships she deserves.

, the only regret I have is that I didn’t get to see you two get married.”

Li Shimin lowered his head in embarrassment after hearing this. His eldest brother Li Jiancheng had already gotten married, and his sister Li Xiuning and Chai Shao's marriage had also been decided. The third brother Li Xuanba had not said anything about their marriage due to physical reasons, and the fourth brother Li Yuanji was still young and actually only had

My marriage to Guanyin Maid is pending. My mother is worried about me!

Sure enough, Mrs. Dou's eyes fell on Li Shimin and sighed: "Husband, what do you mean by the eldest grandson's family? I still haven't given you an accurate answer. Shimin is not young anymore. It's not a good idea to keep dragging it on."

The thing is, in my opinion, Guanyin is indeed a good girl, but she is too strong-willed to be sweet. Otherwise, the two families should talk to each other and let it work out. If it doesn't work out, we should end it as soon as possible so that no one will be delayed."

Li Shimin's heart tightened upon hearing this, and he secretly clenched his fists.

Li Yuan frowned slightly and said: "Madam, don't worry, it's only proper to take care of yourself and recover from your illness. Are we, the second son of the Li family, afraid that no good woman will match us?"

Li Jiancheng agreed proudly: "Father is right. With my second brother's talent and appearance, there are plenty of good women to match him. Mother, why do you have to worry about this? Just rest in peace and recuperate."
Chapter completed!