Chapter 57 Chang'an scourge to save the reputation
"If Erlang doesn't like it, he can put the fish in the pond in the back garden and keep it!"
Others don't know what Li Shimin is thinking, but Empress Changsun, who has been sleeping with Li Shimin since she was thirteen years old, is clearly aware of Li Shimin's complicated thoughts about carp.
"Guanyin, don't worry too much. The world is in short supply of food now. How can we let the people of the world not eat the delicious carp just because of the royal family name?"
Li Shimin sat next to Empress Changsun, leaning lazily on the soft back of the sofa with a soothing expression.
"Moreover, this carp shows a brilliant act of filial piety, and I cannot stop it."
"In this case, I will replace Gao Ming, thank you Erlang!"
After hearing this, Empress Changsun suddenly smiled.
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East Palace, Xiande Hall.
When Li Chengqian came over, Changsun Chong was already waiting in the hall.
"I have met His Highness!"
"Cousin, hurry up and give me the gift!"
Seeing Changsun Chong, Li Chengqian's expression immediately calmed down and he returned to his usual calmness.
"Cousin, why are you here today?"
On weekdays, Changsun Chong always appeared in the East Palace as Li Chengqian's companion. Therefore, Li Chengqian usually came to the East Palace when he was studying with the Crown Prince.
Today, Li Chengqian went to study in Lijiazhuang outside the city. He had already informed Changsun Chong in advance that he did not need to come to the East Palace to attend classes.
"Your Highness, the master you worship is that strange man from Lijiazhuang, Wannian County, south of the city?"
After the two sat down, Changsun Chong asked Li Chengqian directly.
The two of them basically grew up together and became brothers-in-law in the future, so they are very close in private.
"Um?"
However, Li Chengqian is still a little cautious when it comes to his whereabouts.
At the same time, Li Fu, who was waiting on the side, also looked wary.
"Cousin, why do you ask so?"
"Your Highness, please forgive me. Someone wanted to entrust me with this matter. I want to ask Your Highness for advice on something!"
Changsun Chong's face changed slightly and he quickly explained.
"Who is it?"
Li Chengqian asked.
"Back to Your Highness, it's Cheng Chusi and Yuchi Baolin!" Changsun rushed back.
"Are these the scourges in Chang'an City?"
Hearing this, a trace of curiosity flashed in Li Chengqian's eyes.
During the reign of King Qin, Li Chengqian often played with people like Cheng Chusi.
However, since he became the prince, these people have gradually become alienated from him, unless he summons him personally. Otherwise, these people just cause trouble everywhere in Chang'an City, but never take the initiative to contact him. Even if he meets in person, these troubles are just
He was respectful on the surface, but he had never been as sincere as Changsun Chong.
Over time, the connection between Li Chengqian and Cheng Zhijie began to fade.
"Why do they suddenly want to find me? Besides, in Chang'an City, it seems that my words have not yet caused any harm."
"Returning to Your Highness is a matter for Lijiazhuang!"
Changsun Chong paused and replied quickly.
"Lijiazhuang?"
Li Chengqian's expression condensed and he looked straight at Changsun Chong.
"Cousin, Lijiazhuang is the village given to the Prince of Hejian by my father. Therefore, if it concerns Lijiazhuang, we need to let Cheng Chusi and the others go to the Prince of Hejian."
Li Chengqian said directly without thinking.
What a joke, since the first time he went to Lijiazhuang, Li Chengqian noticed the status of Lijiazhuang in his father's heart.
Especially for that master, his favor in his father's heart has almost caught up with him.
If he hadn't been older, Li Chengqian would have suspected that that person was one of his brothers.
"Your Highness, Cheng Chusi and the others just want to enter Lijiazhuang and take a look at Quyuanli to rectify their reputation!"
Changsun Chong's face turned anxious and he said quickly.
"Their reputation?"
Li Chengqian had a strange look on his face and looked at Changsun Chong closely with some doubts, "Cousin, how dare you speak for them like this today?"
"Please allow me to explain!"
Changsun Chong's expression changed slightly, and he said quickly: "Your Highness, although Cheng Chusi and the others are notorious in Chang'an City, they still have their reputation. Last time, a few of them went to Lijiazhuang privately without telling the princes, but they didn't get in.
Not to mention, they were beaten severely when they came back, and they had to rest for several days before they could walk on the ground. To this day, they are even caught and laughed at when they go out in the neighborhood."
Speaking of this, Changsun Chong actually felt the same way and looked angry.
In Chang'an City, there are many second-generation people of the same age as Cheng Chusi and others.
Seeing this, Li Chengqian's tone was silent, but he was slightly moved.
"Moreover, there must be a reason why they deliberately alienate His Highness. If Your Highness can help a few of them go in, they will definitely owe His Highness a favor in the future!"
Changsun Chong continued.
"But cousin, the area around Lijiazhuang has been secretly guarded by palace guards. Unless my father agrees, no one can enter. Even Duke Qi has not entered."
Li Chengqian said.
"So tightly guarded?"
At this time, Changsun Chong was also stunned.
Li Chengqian has been in and out of Lijiazhuang alone many times, but he still can't bring anyone in?
"I wonder if your Highness has any good ideas?"
"Let Prince Hejian, Duke Su and others enter the palace to beg my father!"
After thinking for a while, Li Chengqian said slowly.
"Your Highness, this seems to be unworkable."
Changsun Chong looked helpless.
"Why?" Li Chengqian asked.
"After becoming a disciple of His Highness, Duke Su and I, Aye, both went to the palace to ask for help from Your Majesty!"
Changsun Chong said.
After listening, Li Chengqian also sighed slightly.
"If that's the case, then we can only take the next step!"
"What's the next step?"
Changsun Chong said doubtfully.
"Exactly!"
Li Chengqian nodded lightly and said, "We can ask Cheng Chusi and Li Chongyi to squat outside Lijiazhuang and ask the King of Hejian County to take them in!"
"Prince of Hejian County?"
Hearing this, Changsun Chong was startled, and then his expression changed drastically, "Squatting to guard Your Majesty?"
Listening to words is disrespectful.
Li Fu, on the other hand, looked helpless.
His Highness seems to be getting bolder and bolder.
"Cousin, how can he be the father?"
Li Chengqian said with a serious face: "That Zhuangzi is the Zhuangzi of Hejian County Prince. If they want to enter, they can only let Hejian County Prince take them in!"
"Your Highness is joking. In the entire Chang'an City, who knows that Zhuangzi is the king of Hejian County..."
Suddenly, Changsun Chong was startled, and then he looked at Li Chengqian fiercely, his face full of joy.
"Your Highness is right. Since Cheng Chusi and the others want to go in and wash away their laughing stock, they have to work hard on their own!"
After saying that, he stood up and saluted Li Chengqian.
"Thank you, Your Highness, I will go find them right now!"
Immediately, he left in a hurry.
Seeing this, Li Fu's expression behind him changed a few times, and finally he couldn't help but speak.
"Your Highness, this matter..."
"Your Highness, Your Highness!"
Before Li Fu could finish speaking, a chamberlain trotted in from outside the palace with a beaming face.
"What's the matter?"
"Your Highness, the Queen has sent your Highness a bowl of fish soup for you to have a taste!"
The chamberlain grinned widely and said with a happy face.
"Fish soup?"
Li Chengqian looked happy and looked outside the hall.
"Come in quickly!"
"Yes, Your Highness!"
The chamberlain responded quickly and walked quickly outside the hall.
Soon, Li Chengqian saw that the chamberlain just walked in with a maid from the Li Zheng Palace and a food box.
After a while, the hall was filled with the smell of fish!