When Li Shimin heard this, he laughed and said, "Queen, you must not have spoken like this for more than ten years, right?"

Empress Eldest Sun was stunned for a moment, and then she also lowered her head and smiled, saying, "There are some things that I always can't help myself. ”

"In the past, you were afraid that you would make a mistake and let people seize small things to harm our family. Later, you became a queen again, and you thought about the world as a mother and a good queen of the Tang Dynasty. I sometimes think you're a virtuous minister. Li Shimin said half-jokingly.

The eldest grandson has known him since he was a child, and she has always been a virtuous woman. He married her, and because he was engaged, but more things his parents also liked very much, and felt that there was nothing more virtuous than her. It's just that she has been married for many years, and she is always virtuous and takes care of the house in an orderly manner, so that he has no worries.

Sometimes when he came home, she just reported the situation at home, and ordered someone to give him the best hospitality and let him rest comfortably. However, as a person, she never said a word of "missing" or anything.

Over time, Li Shimin only felt that she was not a wife, but a virtuous minister.

"Your Majesty, I am a woman, how can I know any national affairs. I can only worry about the children's family affairs. Empress Eldest Sun smiled.

"Speaking of the children's family affairs, there are two folds, I originally wanted to stay a few days and go to the queen to discuss together, since you are here today, I will take a look at them together. Li Shimin said, and released the two folds on the side and handed them to the queen.

"Why is the children's family affair still on the fold? What kind of family is this?" said the eldest grandson queen as she opened it and looked at it.

"Your Majesty, with all due respect, it's just a big mistake. The eldest grandson frowned and said bluntly.

"What does the queen think is wrong?" asked Li Shimin directly.

"I accidentally listened to a few little palace maids chatting a few days ago, and they were talking about the Xiao family. said that in the past two years, the Xiao family has married daughters everywhere and married each other. Empress Eldest Sun said very seriously, "I just heard about it, and I didn't believe it at first. This side has such a big appetite, and he wants to send a side concubine to the crown prince, and he has to send one to King Wei. Only a few years ago was the "

Then he said directly, I heard gossip a few days ago, saying that the Xiao family has an excerpt and wants to send a side concubine to the prince?"

Li Shimin nodded and said, "Xiao Yu's excerpts are all on it, it is Xiao Lan'er, the daughter of the Xiao family." This Xiao Lan'er is Xiao Yu's own niece, and her father serves in the army. Nowadays, it is stationed in Kennan Province. ”

"Your Majesty agreed?" asked Empress Eldest Sun directly.

"After all, this is our child's marriage, even if it is a side concubine. If the queen doesn't allow it, the children don't like it, that's not okay. Li Shimin said gently.

Empress Changsun sighed lightly and said, "I thank Your Majesty for Chengqian and Qingque." ”

"They are also my children, and the queen will see them in this way. Li Shimin said.

Empress Eldest Sun turned around and took a closer look at Li Chengqian, and then said, "I, a woman in the deep palace, have heard that the Xiao family's behavior has become more and more unreasonable over the years. I heard that they had moved the matter of the crown prince and the concubine of the king of Wei. I suddenly remembered what happened back then, didn't they also want to stuff one for His Majesty?"

Li Shimin nodded slightly, Li Chengqian pretended to be surprised, in fact, he had heard about it.

"It's just that they don't know that Your Majesty wants to marry and accept, and it is all voluntary. Where to be coerced. Empress Eldest Sun said slowly, as if reminiscing about the past.

"yes. I don't like to be coerced the most in my life. However, there is no way, it is bitter. Li Shimin said.

"Who's to say it isn't. Back then, the Xiao family was really aggressive. However, they are also dizzy. Back then, His Majesty was in a difficult situation and was not coerced by it, but now in the current situation, they still dare to fight the idea of the crown prince and the king of Wei. Empress Eldest Sun has always spoken calmly, and her expression and tone have become colder and colder at this time.

"It seems that the queen doesn't like this marriage. Li Shimin said with a smile.

Empress Eldest Sun nodded straight and said, "The marriage is a happy event. I just don't like being manipulated. ”

"I don't like it either. Li Shimin replied.

"Still, it's a child's business. Cheng Qian, do you like that Xiao Lan'er?" asked Empress Eldest Sun.

"Mother, the crown princess Su will take care of the East Palace in good order. The side concubine Zhang also assisted. Moreover, Yang Ruyu has not yet entered the door. Moreover, Datang is now in ruins, as the prince of Datang, as the son of his father, no matter what aspect I am, I should be indignant and think about doing my best for Datang, instead of spending my mind on things like concubines. Li Chengqian was righteous.

These words were already thought of when he was ambiguous to lure Xiao Yu into the urn. Because he knew the history that the Xiao family did to his father back then.

"Look, Queen. Cheng Qian grew up. Li Shimin was very pleased.

Empress Eldest Sun also shed tears, wiped her tears and said, "My Chengqian has always been a good child. ”

"Mother, the son has grown up. Li Chengqian muttered in a low voice.

Li Shimin laughed and said, "Queen, you see, Cheng Qian is like our son in front of you." To me, it's like a courtier. ”

"The difference between monarchs and ministers is naturally deserved. Empress Eldest Sun was relieved to hear this, and looked at Li Chengqian with a loving face.

"Then there are kings and ministers, and they are also fathers and sons. Li Shimin said.

Li Chengqian's nose was sour, since he can remember, his parents have said that he is the eldest son, and if he wants to be a model for his younger brothers, he must not relax himself. He never dared to be coquettish to his parents, he was always like a tight bowstring, not to mention how sad he was.

After that, he became the crown prince, and there were not many eyes in the world staring at him. He didn't dare to make a mistake. But unexpectedly, when congratulating the Yang family on their new six-room house a few days ago, the third child and Yang Minzhi actually said to him, "You are a courtier, but you are the son of Your Majesty." The duty of being a minister cannot be messed up, and the affection of a son of man cannot be lost. It is much better to relax a little in front of Your Majesty and the Empress, and to be their son, than to be at the mercy of those outside, and to do what kind of marriage."

It's just that the third child said it directly, and Yang Minzhi gave her own example, which was very euphemistic. Today, I took the opportunity to use it, but I didn't expect my parents' expressions to soften a lot.

"Sons remember. Li Chengqian said loudly.

"Cheng Qian, you are the crown prince of the Tang Dynasty, the future king, you always have to pay attention to your words and deeds, but here with your mother and me, for example, now, it is a family, so you can't be restrained. Li Shimin spoke earnestly.

Over the years, only going to Concubine Shu's palace can still have a sense of family warmth, but as more and more people calculate Li Ke, Concubine Shu has become more and more trembling. And the queen has always been a virtuous minister, and the children she taught are worry-free, but they are always missing something.

"Son, remember. Li Chengqian changed his name.

Empress Eldest Sun also laughed, and then the child in her belly kicked it, and Li Shimin was even more happy, saying: "This child must also feel the harmony of his family and be happy." ”

Li Chengqian looked at the stomach of Empress Eldest Sun, but his heart was very complicated. The eldest grandson Wuji searched for famous doctors, saying that the queen was not in good health, and now the pregnancy was even more dangerous, but in fact, he paid special attention to the unborn child. Moreover, he inquired in many ways and knew that his mother's womb was a younger brother.

Uncle is dissatisfied with him and Qingque, if this little brother is born, I am afraid that the eldest grandson will try to get rid of him and Qingque in the future. Thinking of this, Li Chengqian only felt that there were mixed tastes.

He didn't want this brother to be born, but he didn't want to hurt his mother's body. And when he talked to Li Ke about this, the third child said lightly: "The child is innocent." He was born just a blank piece of paper, and if you are afraid that the eldest grandson Wuji will smear him, then you, as a brother, must protect him. Protect our family. ”

"That's a light point. Li Chengqian sighed, thinking to himself: If he can be replaced, he is really not rare to be a prince, and he can be exchanged with the guy in front of him.

"Prince, he is our younger brother, we have to love him, and the eldest grandson Wuji will have fewer chances. Li Ke took a glass of wine and said slowly.

"Love him!" Li Chengqian looked at Lang Jing's bright moon, and he didn't have so much thought about his unborn brother.

"This kid is actually happy and quiet, if you say that the most fierce kick is still Qingque. Empress Eldest Sun stroked her stomach and smiled.

"Cheng Qian was very good at that time. Li Shimin seemed to fall into memory.

"Yes. I still remember that when Your Majesty came back between battles, patted his stomach and asked Cheng Qian to greet you, and he really responded to you. Empress Eldest Sun was also full of sweet memories.

Li Chengqian was embarrassed, but he had an inexplicable urge to cry in his heart. It turned out that back then, his parents also loved him like this.

"Yes. My Chengqian has always been very filial and well-behaved. Li Shimin raised his eyes and looked at Li Chengqian.

Li Chengqian only felt that his father's eyes were softer than they had ever been.

"But he's also bitter. Empress Changsun said.

Li Shimin and Li Chengqian were both shocked, and Empress Changsun had already stood up and said: "In all dynasties, being a prince is always not a comfortable errand. ”

Li Shimin's face was solemn, and he also nodded, and said: "To become a qualified king who can afford the world, as a prince, you have to learn too much." ”

"Beware of villains. "The previous kindness of the eldest grandson empress has been put away.

"Does the queen have a point?" Li Shimin was very keen.

Empress Changsun shook her head and said, "I have lived in the deep palace for a long time, and I don't know about the previous dynasty. I think this court is no different from the village. There are always villains with ill intentions. Now, Cheng Qian is in this position, and it is difficult to guarantee that there is no clown who jumps off the beam with charm. ”

Li Shimin thought she was talking about Xiao's, so he explained: "I just verbally agreed to Xiao Yu, and now that the queen says it, I also think that Xiao's is not suitable." "This Xiao Lan'er's father is in charge of Jiannan Dao?" asked Empress Eldest Sun.

"Yes, Jiannandao. He is also quite a talented person. Li Shimin said.

"Your Majesty has no shortage of talented people. Empress Eldest Sun said directly.

Li Shimin was very surprised by this, the queen never said anything about interfering in politics. When Empress Changsun saw his expression, she also smiled and said, "Your Majesty doesn't like to hear what I say, so I said it too." Because I am the mother of Cheng Qian. ”

"I love to hear it. You're not in good health, and you're still stuffy in the bottom of your heart. Li Shimin sighed. He also likes it sometimes, and this woman who is heartbroken for herself can live a little more self-consciously.

Empress Eldest Sun pursed her lips and smiled, then looked at Li Chengqian and said, "Although you are learning skills now, your father will arrange the thoughts of these big families." Besides, the things committed by the Xiao clan are not one or two, and judging by their actions, this mind is not pure. ”

"Yes, the son obeys the instructions of his mother. Li Chengqian replied.

Empress Eldest Sun slowly stood up, stroked his face, and said, "Good boy, even if you are the crown prince, you are also a mother's child." ”

Li Chengqian didn't know what he meant, but he felt that it was unusually gentle, and he almost burst into tears under his mother's touch.

"You, take care of your body, I am also Chengqian's father. Li Shimin took the hand of Empress Changsun.

Empress Eldest Sun asked, "What about the green sparrow?"

Qingque directly refused, saying that he was still young, and a good boy had ambitions in all directions and wanted to study geography books. Li Shimin said with a smile.

Empress Eldest Sun also smiled and said, "I'm afraid that Xiao Yu's face won't be able to hold it." ”

"Qingque used to be a child, but since the last time she was taken away by a kidnapper and rescued, she seems to be a different person. Li Shimin sighed, "I went around outside, and it was always different." ”

"When Your Majesty is free one day, call Qingque and Chengqian together and go to the Lizheng Hall for a meal. It's also a family reunion. Empress Eldest Sun proposed. In the past, she didn't dare to say these requests, for fear of taking up the emperor's time, and for fear that others would say about her.

But that day, she went to see the concubine. Concubine Shu said: "We are always a family, and Your Majesty always has to eat." ”

At that time, Empress Changsun felt that it made sense, and the idea of letting the family eat together had always germinated in her heart.

"After a few days, Ke'er returned from the Turks. Li Shimin said frankly, "It is a big deal to send an envoy to the Turks now. ”

Empress Eldest Sun nodded, and then said, "Your Majesty, the minister has a word to say. ”

As soon as Li Shimin heard that the queen called herself a "minister", he immediately realized the seriousness of the matter, so he nodded very seriously and said, "The queen doesn't hurt to say it." ”

"There have been many disasters in history. Your Majesty loves me, but please don't let your brother's hand stretch too long. Empress Eldest Sun said slowly.

"You, it's always like this, no wonder Wuji has been cautious and scared, and many credits have not been taken. Li Shimin patted her hand, "My virtuous wife and virtuous queen, you take care of your body, I have my own measure." ”

Empress Changsun can't say it directly, after all, it's her brother, and there has been no evidence. She could only purse her lips and thank Li Shimin for his concern. However, in the end, he was uncomfortable and thought twice, or said: "Cheng Qian is a good boy, he is strict with himself, but after all, he is a child and is easy to make mistakes." I hope Your Majesty will be a little more forgiving. As for Uncle Guo, he is probably stricter with Cheng Qian. ”

"His uncle is qualified. Li Shimin was very happy.

Empress Eldest Sun lowered her eyes and said, "Yes." But it's really not good for him, an important minister of the country, to keep staring at the prince. ”

Li Chengqian had been listening, and he was very surprised that his mother had said this. He never thought his mother would be like this.