Lin Xuan drank a lot of wine. Although he was not drunk, his head was a little dizzy. After the meal, he went directly back to the yard and prepared to take a nap.
However, before he fell asleep, someone from the palace came and summoned him to the palace.
"It's true, Li Er, why don't you take a nap at noon? Why bother?" Lin Xuan secretly cursed.
Although he was reluctant, Li Shimin summoned him and he had to go.
Under Chunyue's service, I washed my face and felt quite awake. Under the escort of Cao Hu and Zhang Dayong, I headed to the palace.
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"See Your Majesty!"
Li Shimin asked about the smell of alcohol and couldn't help but frown.
Because Queen Changsun was in good health and had government affairs to deal with, he didn't drink at lunch.
"Do you know the crime?" Li Shimin asked.
Convicted?
What's wrong with me?
Lin Xuan looked confused. Is it because he drank?
The problem is that you summoned me suddenly and didn’t tell me in advance. Can you blame me?
"Your Majesty, I have a guest at my house, so I'll have a drink with you." Lin Xuan explained.
"That's not what I'm talking about. You gave food to Gao Ming and Li Zhi, why don't you give it to me? Do you still think of me as the emperor?" Li Shimin said.
"Your Majesty, I am wronged. The imperial kitchen buys food from a specific place. I can't deliver it even if I want to." Lin Xuan said.
Li Shimin nodded and said: "In that case, I can't blame you. Since I have wronged you, I will give you some compensation."
"Your Majesty, there is no need for compensation." Lin Xuan quickly refused.
He didn't believe that Li Shimin had such good intentions, and it seemed like he was trying to trick him.
Li Shimin waved his hand and said: "Compensation is still required. Let's do this. There are only a few days until winter hunting. Then you don't need to go hunting. Just stay with the Supreme Emperor."
"Your Majesty, do you want me to come to the palace to accompany the Supreme Emperor?" Lin Xuan asked in surprise.
Winter hunting is not interesting at all. It would be best if we could avoid it.
"The Emperor is also going to participate in the winter hunting. What I mean is that you stay in the camp to play chess and mahjong with him," Li Shimin said.
"The Emperor is also going?" Lin Xuan looked at Li Shimin in disbelief.
Historically, after Li Yuan was placed under house arrest by Li Shimin, there were basically no records about Li Yuan.
It can be seen that Li Shimin is deliberately downplaying Li Yuan's existence.
He never imagined how Li Shimin would agree to let Li Yuan leave the palace.
What's your look like?
Li Shimin glared at Lin Xuan unhappily and said, "The Emperor is old. You should play with him more and don't let anyone disturb him."
Lin Xuan had a headache, and he naturally understood what Li Shimin meant.
Just let him play with Li Yuan all the time and don't give him the opportunity to come into contact with other ministers.
You said you were obviously worried, why did you allow Li Yuan to go out?
Okay now, let yourself be monitored.
Isn't this a scam?
If Li Yuan finds out, will he be able to reap the benefits?
Even though Li Yuan is under house arrest by Li Shimin, if he really wants to deal with himself, will it be difficult?
If he hadn't monitored him well and allowed Li Yuan to contact other ministers, Li Shimin would have dealt with him again.
"Your Majesty, the Supreme Emperor's chess skills are too high, and I can't match them." Lin Xuan said with a sad face.
How could Li Shimin not hear the shirk in Lin Xuan's tone, and said with a cold face: "Then let's play mahjong."
"But it takes four people to play mahjong." Lin Xuan said.
"I don't care, you can figure it out yourself." Li Shimin said.
Lin Xuan was speechless, Li Shimin was obviously trying to cheat.
"Yes, I obey your order." Lin Xuan said.
Since I couldn't shirk it, I had no choice but to accept the job.
…
Hu Changcheng said doubtfully: "Your Majesty, it's been several days, why has King Wei not done anything?"
Li Yuanchang said angrily: "Ask me how I know."
He gave Lin Xuan the twin sisters in order to win over Lin Xuan.
Unexpectedly, Li Tai would ask him for it.
In this way, he became more determined to give the person to Lin Xuan.
Lin Xuan has too many enemies, making it easier for him to win over Lin Xuan.
When he learned that Li Tai came to ask for Leng Yue and Leng Shuang but was rejected, Li Yuanchang has been waiting for a good show these days.
Who would have thought that after waiting for so many days, Li Tai would not respond at all.
Hu Changcheng guessed: "Your Majesty, could it be that King Wei is afraid of Lin Xuan? According to my investigation, King Wei has suffered a lot from Lin Xuan."
Li Yuanchang shook his head and said: "It's impossible. Even though my nephew is young, his ambition is not small. It's impossible to suffer a little loss and be afraid."
"Then let's spread the news as soon as possible. Then Lin Xuan will definitely put the blame on Lin Xuan. In this way, won't the goal be achieved?" Hu Changcheng suggested.
Li Yuanchang pondered for a while, shook his head and said, "No, we don't have many hidden men in Chang'an. They will be of great use in the future, so it's better not to expose them."
"Your Majesty is right, I took the liberty." Hu Changcheng said.
Li Yuanchang said: "After not coming back for a year, the prince's position has become more stable. This is not a good thing."
Although Li Chengqian was the prince before, his position was not stable.
Li Yuanchang originally planned to instigate Li Chengqian to rebel when his resentment deepened as he grew older.
And Li Chengqian doesn't have much power under his command, so he will have to rely on him when the time comes.
With his status, he could only use Li Yuan's name to win over some of Li Yuan's old ministers.
After being suppressed by Li Shimin, these people no longer have much power.
It would be different if I could borrow Li Chengqian's name.
Since ancient times, there have been many people who wanted to serve as ministers of the dragon.
But now that Li Chengqian's position is stable, it is even more difficult to persuade him to rebel.
Hu Changcheng smiled and said: "Your Majesty, I have carefully studied the news about the prince over the years, and found that your majesty has very strict requirements for the prince, even harsh. As long as the prince makes more mistakes, your majesty will naturally be disappointed with him. He covets the prince.
There are many people in this position, and if the prince is weak, others will press on him step by step, and then the opportunity will come."
"Let him make a mistake? There are so many famous teachers around him, as well as the old fox Fang Xuanling. Even if he wants to make a mistake, those people will warn him." Li Yuanchang shook his head and said.
Hu Changcheng smiled sinisterly and said: "Your Majesty, the prince is young now, and his position is stable, and he is in high spirits. How can he listen and persuade him? On the contrary, the more people he persuades, the more serious he will be."
"Then what do you think should be done?" Li Yuanchang asked.
"The most confusing things are power, money, sex, and power. The prince cannot give it to the prince, so he can only deal with money and sex." Hu Changcheng said.
Li Yuanchang thought for a while and said: "As far as I know, Li Chengqian is not lewd. It seems that the only way to start is with money. But I don't have much money."
Even though he has a large fiefdom, he also earns a lot of money every year.
But he naturally needs to spend money to control the army, and to win over some ministers, he also needs to spend money.
"No." Hu Changcheng shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, how can men not be lewd? Even if the prince doesn't like women, what about men?"
Li Yuanchang was stunned and said: "Are you saying that the prince likes men?"
It is not uncommon for people to like men, but he has never heard of Li Chengqian being a womanizer.
Hu Changcheng shook his head and said: "Who knows? The prince likes it the best. It doesn't matter if he doesn't like it. Why don't we just give it to one more person?"
Li Yuanchang nodded in agreement and said, "Then give him your satisfaction."
In addition to collecting beauties, he also has some male pets.
And Cheng Xin is the most 'beautiful' among his male favorites.