Chapter 374 The old man feels that His Highness is right
Li Shimin didn't need to think too much, he knew that Zhao Chen was trying to escape.
This kid just wants to lie at home and do nothing.
This spring hunt is a good opportunity to appear in front of all the ministers and nobles.
If we can let them see more of Zhao Chen's abilities, if Zhao Chen's identity is revealed in the future, there will be more supporters, right?
But this kid looked like he couldn't hold up the wall with mud.
It's really annoying.
"Your Majesty is very reasonable. You are a dignified county official and a leader of the younger generation. You have to go." Empress Changsun also advised.
He just talks more than Lao Li Touzhong listens.
"Auntie praises Zhao Chen too much. I'm just lucky. Compared with others, there are still many gaps." Zhao Chen shook his head with a smile.
Old Li Tou still felt strange.
Why is Zhao Chen so humble today?
Before he could think more, he heard Zhao Chen continue: "I can't draw a bow and shoot an arrow, and I have never practiced boxing or kicking. You think, wouldn't it be embarrassing for me to go there?"
"When the time comes, it doesn't matter if you are embarrassed yourself. It's not good if your aunt and your majesty are also embarrassed."
"So, I won't participate in this spring hunt..."
"You are so beautiful. If you embarrass me, I will throw you into a trap. Don't you get along well with him?"
"Just in time, go and learn from him to lead troops, and let him drill for you." Old Li Tou immediately interrupted Zhao Chen and gave Zhao Chen a death order.
Good guy, just forget about being lazy, and you are still saying that you are afraid of embarrassing them?
The monstrous words confuse the public!
Zhao Chen felt quite annoyed when Lao Litou was criticized like this.
But there is no way, the form is stronger than the person, so at this time, I have to endure it obediently.
Moreover, Empress Changsun was watching from the side. If she went too far in criticizing Lao Litou, wouldn't it make her unhappy too?
Zhao Chen thought it was better to endure it.
There will be plenty of opportunities to dig holes for Lao Li Tou in the future.
"Zhao Chen, this spring hunt is of great significance. It can be said to be a competition of abilities among the younger generation of you."
"Everyone from the prince to the officials of fifth rank and above will participate. This is a good opportunity to show your face. If you can get good results, your future will be much easier."
"Although you are the county prince now, this is just a title and does not hold an official position. You cannot stay in the academy all your life."
"The court is your stage. My aunt hopes that you can enter the court and help His Majesty more." Seeing that Zhao Chen was still reluctant, Empress Changsun couldn't help but persuade her.
Of course, she only said that she hoped Zhao Chen would help the emperor, and did not intend to say that this was also for Zhao Chen's own good.
Zhao Chen's identity still cannot be revealed.
Otherwise, the entire court will be shaken.
Zhao Chen said nothing. If Li Shimin said this, Zhao Chen could refuse without any scruples, but Empress Changsun said this.
Zhao Chen was a little embarrassed.
"Of course, if you don't get good results in the Spring Hunt, it doesn't matter. My aunt won't blame you, but you must participate, okay?" Empress Changsun had already adopted a consultative tone.
Old Li, who was listening to this, frowned.
In his opinion, if Zhao Chen doesn't want to, then tie him up.
See if he dares not to agree.
"Okay." Zhao Chen really didn't want to make Queen Changsun unhappy.
After coming to the Tang Dynasty for so long, Queen Changsun was the only person who treated him like a mother.
Anyway, I just want to participate. Then I can just ride a horse and take a look around.
Just think of it as a way to relax.
"Humph, you are a wise boy. By the way, I asked you, I heard that there is a better perfume of yours. Why, you are planning to give it to your own wife? You didn't even tell your aunt?" Lao Litou snorted.
, and grabbed hold of Zhao Chen.
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"His Royal Highness is a rare visitor. Why do you have time to come to my humble residence today?"
When Cui Yan saw Li Chengqian in the lobby of Cui Mansion, a smile instantly appeared on his face and he shouted to Li Chengqian.
"Master Cui." Li Chengqian turned around and held hands with Cui Yan.
"Your Highness, please take a seat. Come and serve tea." Cui Yan invited Li Chengqian to sit down, and he sat beside him.
No one took the initiative to speak, and they waited until the maid brought tea.
Cui Yancai raised the tea cup and said with a smile: "This tea is my treasure, and I usually don't want to take it out. Your Highness must try it."
Li Chengqian didn't come here to drink tea.
He didn't have that intention either.
But Cui Yan's attitude made him understand that this old guy was not easy to deal with.
Just wait for him, Li Chengqian, to take the initiative to explain his intention.
"The tea is indeed good. It's better than the tea in the East Palace. Master Cui is living a good life." Li Chengqian took a sip and said to Cui Yan with a smile.
Cui Yan's heart sank slightly. He didn't understand what Li Chengqian meant, so he said: "I am getting old, and I only have these few hobbies left. I just don't know how many more years I can drink this tea."
Haha, are you testing me? Li Chengqian's eyes flashed.
"Patriarch Cui is still young, why do you say such depressing words? If Patriarch Cui doesn't dislike it, he can come to my East Palace to drink tea from time to time."
"Although the tea in the East Palace is not as good as Master Cui's own tea, it comes from tribute, so it's not much different." Li Chengqian chuckled.
Cui Yan's expression changed slightly, and he understood the meaning of Li Chengqian's words.
She said she wanted him to go to the East Palace to drink tea, but she was actually trying to recruit herself.
Is this the reason why Li Chengqian came here today?
The emperor took action against their aristocratic family, but the prince wanted to recruit their aristocratic family?
this……
"The tea in the East Palace is a good tribute, but it still needs to be rationed by Your Majesty. I'm afraid I won't have enough tea." Cui Yan said lightly, his eyes locked on Li Chengqian's face.
He was hinting that while Li Shimin was still there, Li Chengqian dared to challenge the emperor and cooperate with their family?
"Master Cui, don't worry. I am the prince. I want to find a few people to drink tea with, but my father still doesn't care. Of course, after drinking the tea, this cup must be washed clean without leaving any stains." Li Chengqian said with a smile.
Cui Yan suddenly understood that Li Chengqian came to see him today to deal with someone.
Otherwise, how can we say that their cooperation cannot leave any clues.
Isn't this because he is afraid that Li Chengqian himself will be traced?
But who was Li Chengqian going to deal with, and he also knew that the emperor would definitely investigate this matter, so he spoke so cryptically!
"Master Cui has been having a hard time recently, so why don't you want to go back to the past?" Li Chengqian said with a smile.
Cui Yan understood.
Li Chengqian wants to deal with Zhao Chen.
Isn't it just because of Zhao Chen's appearance that his Cui family and other aristocratic families ended up like this?
Li Chengqian wants to go against the emperor and deal with Zhao Chen?
Is this because I have eaten the courage of a leopard, or is I going crazy?
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince..."
"In one month, it will be the day of the spring hunt. On that day, there will be countless people from the royal family, nobles, etc. participating. I think it is a good opportunity. Master Cui, what do you think?" Li Chengqian smiled.
Said to Cui Yan.
"I...I...I think His Highness is right." Cui Yan hesitated for a moment and nodded slowly.??