When Li Shimin left, he was smiling and in a very good mood.
This time, not only did the family's reputation take a hit, they also lost 600,000 gold.
After Li Shimin left, Lin Xuan, Cheng Chumo and others also left.
Looking at the faces of the Cui family, you can tell that they don't care about food, and they don't care about it.
Just after leaving the Cui family gate, Cheng Chumo said happily: "Looking at the faces of the Cui family, I feel very happy. I must go to Mingyue Pavilion to celebrate today."
Lin Xuan didn't know whether Cheng Chumo was really happy or wanted to play in Mingyue Pavilion, but these were not important.
Wang Qingyun threatened him and had his shop closed, but now he finally took revenge. He was also very happy, waved his hand and said: "Let's go, I'm treating you today."
Just as Lin Xuan and others were about to mount their horses, a general led a group of forbidden troops over.
"Your Majesty has decreed that the uncle of Jingyang County should come to the palace."
Lin Xuan cursed in his heart, Lao Li wouldn't ask him for money, right? Didn't Cui Hao just say that he would give it to him tomorrow? This is too urgent!
But Li Shimin summoned him, so he had to go, and said to Cheng Chumo and others: "You go to Mingyue Pavilion first, I will find you later."
Cheng Chumo and others nodded, mounted their horses and left.
"General, thank you for leading the way. I wonder what you call the general?" Lin Xuan asked, cupping his hands.
"The responsibility lies with me, Li Junxian." Li Junxian said coldly.
He was in charge of a part of the imperial army. If he wanted not to arouse Li Shimin's suspicion, he was destined to be a lonely minister.
Lin Xuan was a little stunned. The person in front of him was Li Junxian, who was sentenced to death by Li Shimin because of the rumor that "the heroine Wu family rules the world"?
Legend has it that there are rumors that after the third generation of Tang Dynasty, the heroine Wu family ruled the world.
Although Li Shimin didn't believe it, a seed was planted in his heart.
Later, this statement spread more and more widely, and Li Shimin sent people to investigate secretly.
However, there has never been a woman taking power and ascending the throne as emperor in history, so Li Shimin did not really connect the "heroine" in the prophecy with a woman.
Until one time, Li Junxian made military exploits, and Li Shimin hosted a banquet for a group of generals in the palace.
After drinking for three rounds, everyone started chatting. Someone exposed Li Junxian's shortcomings and said that although he is a man, he has the nickname "Five Niangzi". Everyone laughed at Li Junxian for this, but only Li Shimin really listened.
It comes to my heart.
"Five" can be said to be a homophone for "武", and doesn't "Niangzi" refer to the "heroine" in the prophecy? So Li Shimin began to alienate Li Junxian and became more wary. Later, Li Shimin was still worried and found him casually.
Li Junxian was dismissed from his post and investigated for a reason, and in the end he was killed because of trumped-up charges.
In Lin Xuan's opinion, this statement cannot withstand scrutiny. If the ancients were so powerful, how could there be a change of dynasties?
You must know that at that time, Wu Zetian herself did not have that ambition.
What she thought most about at that time was probably Li Shimin's favor.
Her ambition should have slowly arisen after Li Zhi became emperor and Ta's power became more and more powerful.
So why is there such a statement?
Lin Xuan felt that Wu Zetian made it up because he wanted people in the world to think that she was destined by fate.
Didn't ancient emperors often make up rumors in order to show their destiny?
For example, Liu Bang said that he was the son of the Red Emperor, Li Yuan said that the Li family were descendants of Lao Tzu, etc., all of which were meant to fool the people.
Li Junxian was a little embarrassed by Lin Xuan's look. He didn't know why Lin Xuan looked at him like this, so he could only say coldly: "Uncle Jingyang County, Your Majesty is still waiting!"
Lin Xuan came back to his senses, smiled and said, "Then let's go."
Along the way, Li Junxian had a cold face, as if he was not to be approached by strangers.
Lin Xuan wanted to say a few words to him, but couldn't find a chance and was very depressed.
…
"I see your Majesty!" Lin Xuan bowed and saluted.
Li Shimin waved his hand and said: "No courtesy, I will give you a seat!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Lin Xuan thanked him and sat down.
"You have made great achievements, what reward do you want?" Li Shimin asked with a smile.
Lin Xuan cursed in his heart, saying as if you can give me anything I want.
Can you give me a name if I want your daughter? Can you give me a dukedom if I want it?
If he dares to make these demands, there is no telling whether he can go back alive!
"This is what I should do, how can I ask for a reward from your majesty!" Lin Xuan said righteously.
The more he said this, the more embarrassed Li Shimin felt.
Li Shimin insisted: "You can make a normal request to me, and I can satisfy you!"
Seeing that Li Shimin didn't seem to be faking it, Lin Xuan said, "I heard that your Majesty is very fond of Wang Xizhi's "Lanting Preface" and often copies it. I wonder if it is true?"
"The Preface to Lanting is not in my hands!" Li Shimin's face turned a little dark. I heard that Lin Xuan wanted the Preface to Lanting?
Don't say you don't have it, even if you have it, he won't be willing to give it to you.
Lin Xuan quickly explained: "Your Majesty has misunderstood. I want a copy of the Lanting Preface copied by Your Majesty. Is it okay?"
Whether he was stupid or not, Li Shimin said it was a normal request. How could he dare to make random requests.
"I copied several copies. You can pick one to take back later." Li Shimin did not refuse.
Lin Xuan quickly said: "Your Majesty, I don't have to choose, as long as it is written by Your Majesty."
He was so happy that Li Shimin personally copied the Orchid Pavilion Preface, which would be extremely valuable to future generations.
Of course he doesn't dare to sell it now, but he doesn't plan to sell it either. Wouldn't it be better to keep it at home as a family heirloom?
Li Shimin was very happy that someone liked his calligraphy. He chatted with Lin Xuan for a while before sending him back.
Lin Xuan left the palace with a smile on his face and the calligraphy in hand.
…
"Your Majesty, I don't know why you are so happy." Queen Changsun asked.
"Ahem..."
Li Shimin put away his smile in embarrassment and said, "Isn't this Lin Xuan winning the competition with the Aristocratic Family? I'm a little happy."
He was embarrassed to tell Empress Changsun that it was because Lin Xuan asked him for help that he was so happy.
Of course he would not be so happy if most people asked him for words.
But for someone like Lin Xuan, who is extremely accomplished in calligraphy and has created a new font, asking for his handwriting represents recognition and makes him very happy.
Although Empress Changsun felt that Li Shimin was not telling the truth, she did not ask any more questions.
"What do you think of Lin Xuan, Your Majesty?" Queen Changsun asked.
Li Shimin didn't know why Empress Changsun asked about Lin Xuan. She thought about it and said, "Lin Xuan is very talented, but he seems a little unwilling to serve the court."
Queen Changsun was a little curious: "Why did your Majesty say that?"
"Mr. Guanyin, did you know that Lin Xuan has won several consecutive games today?"
"During the book competition, the aristocratic family sent Cui Yongzhi from the Cui family, but he still won, which shows his talent. He is so talented but has been hiding his clumsiness and not showing it!" Li Shimin thought for a while and said.
Empress Changsun smiled and said: "Since he is unwilling to serve the imperial court, why not ask him to do so? I heard that Lin Xuan is interested in Li Zhi!"
Li Shimin looked at Empress Changsun in surprise and said, "Do you mean to marry beauty to him?"