Due to the large-scale dispatch of the embroidered clothes guards and the martial law of the whole city, the atmosphere in Luoyang City was solemn and cold.

But Li Shimin found that the door of their Tang Mansion was still very lively. A whole row of carriages stopped outside the gate and reached the end of the alley, with little end in sight.

"Is there a banquet in the house? Why are there so many guests?"

Li Shimin stood at the door of Tang Guofu and looked inside. Found in the vestibule, there were only a few figures.

This shows that the subordinates in their house have been transferred to other places - most of them are helping out in the main hall.

"Madame is feasting on the ladies of the families. ”

The housekeeper Li Dai bowed slightly, raised his eyes and glanced at Li Shimin: "Speaking of which, this matter is also related to Gongzi!"

"Something to do with me?" Li Shimin asked thoughtfully, "Is it because I have been promoted and knighted in the past few days?"

"In the name!"

Li Dai's voice was slightly unusual.

Thinking about a year ago, he was still feeling sorry for Li Shimin for not having the opportunity to inherit the Tang Mansion.

But only a year later, the second son of their family was already regarded as a glory by their family.

Seeing this, it will be Li Xiangwu - Li Wei, the seventh uncle of Li Shimin in the past, originally had the opportunity to inherit the title of Duke of Tang State. But this one insisted on not accepting it, and after he came out, he was the governor of Shuozhou, the history of Yanzhou Thorn, the history of Hengzhou Thorn, and the Duke of Xiangwu County.

And the second son of their family, seeing that there is no need to inherit the title, he can fight a situation with just his own ability.

The silence before, is really like a crouching tiger sharpening its minions, and when the time comes, can it change the color of the wind and clouds?

Li Dai suppressed these thoughts, and replied in a more respectful voice: "In the past three days, no less than 30 ministers of the DPRK and Central China have been arrested and imprisoned in Luoyang City, and even the entire family has been confiscated, so that everyone is in danger and panicked. And because of the prince and the second son, my family constantly has courtiers who come to the door to inquire about the news. Madame felt troublesome, so she simply feasted the ladies of various provinces in the name of the promotion of the second son. ”

Speaking of this, he deliberately explained: "This seems to be the meaning of the palace, His Royal Highness Empress Xiao specially asked people to bring a palace lamp, as well as a jade Weng Zhong, and gave it to Madame." ”

Li Shimin's brows suddenly stretched slightly. He was originally worried that it would not be appropriate for his family to hold a banquet at this time, but if it was at the invitation of Empress Xiao, it would be fine.

That palace lamp should be a moral to illuminate people's hearts. As for the 'Yu Weng Zhong', it was originally the statue of the Xiongnu sacrificing to the heavens, and it was introduced into the Guan by the Han people in the Qin and Han dynasties, and was used as a decoration of the palace, which has the effect of driving away evil spirits and removing demons.

His Highness's intentions are self-evident—

"That's-"

After Li Shimin was relieved, there was a bit of hesitation on his face, he was hesitating, should he go in?

On occasions like this kind of family dinner, he is actually very annoying. I have to be judged by people every time, asking questions about the long and the short. Sometimes, it even has to be added to the eyes of others.

Although he Li Erlang has a reputation for high righteousness and thin clouds outside, he has a reputation for squandering money and fighting righteousness, and has a wide range of friends. But in the face of those female dependents, he has always been a big head.

If you squeeze hard, you won't be able to spare time for the next few days.

But just when Li Shimin was about to leave, Li Dai's words dispelled his thoughts.

"By the way, Miss Eldest Sun and her mother are also there, and they are talking to Madame and her. ”

"Don't say it sooner!"

Li Shimin immediately threw the horsewhip in his hand into the arms of the little guy next to him, and strode in.

When he crossed the vestibule and came to the front of the main hall, he found that it was indeed a busy scene. Hundreds of servants are serving tea or food plates, as if flowing water is constantly coming in and out of each hall.

And when Li Shimin walked into the hall, hundreds of eyes were projected on him at the same time.

"Oh, the Lord is finally back!"

"Is this Li Erlang, Li Kaifu? Sure enough, as rumored, the air is lofty, and the spirit is like Zhang——"

"Isn't it? He was already a founding father at a young age. ”

"I've seen my cousin, you're blessed!"

"Lord Kaifu, my husband asked the slut to greet you on his behalf. ”

"Sit down, nephew, this is just the beginning of serving—"

Li Shimin secretly felt strange in his heart, it was the first time that he was treated so kindly at a family banquet.

In the past, no one looked at him on such occasions. The only time when the treatment was a little better was the banquet in Dou Mansion, but it was not as good as it is now.

However, Li Shimin's city government is no longer comparable to the past, although he slandered in his heart, but there was no color on his face, and he returned the salute with a warm smile all the way.

It wasn't until he came to Dou's desk that he withdrew his gaze from both sides and bowed respectfully.

"The child meets his mother! When you go out, you are worried, and you don't know if your mother's health is okay?"

But when Li Shimin spoke, his eyes were peeking at Dou's side. Sure enough, as Li Dai said, there was a handsome and beautiful little girl sitting there. The latter also seemed to sense Li Shimin's gaze, and his little face was suddenly flushed.

Dou Shi saw it in his eyes, not only laughed: "Pilu Sha, you are a wicked obstacle, it seems that you are also a person who forgets his mother when he has a daughter-in-law." ”

She then flicked her sleeve robe again: "Sit down next to you, just accompany Weiniang to talk to a few aunts." I sisters, but I haven't seen you in a long time. ”

Li Shimin's face was solemn at this time: "Mother, the child has something to say here, and I want to tell my mother about it!"

Dou's expression was dark, and she only hesitated a little before standing up, and she confessed to the many noblewomen next to her, and then walked to the back of the hall: "Vilusha, you come with me." ”

The two of them came to the Xuanwu Tower in a short time. And this time, Dou stopped only at the door.

"Erlang, what's so urgent?

Li Shimin's expression was silent, and he handed the handscroll in his hand that knew Qianjizi to Dou's side.

The latter was taken in her hand, and she immediately looked at it carefully, and in just a moment, her expression and aura were like Li Shimin before, gloomy and cold, and her eyes were murderous.

"Da Luo Divine Machine? Ha! It turns out that the flesh and blood of my relatives who fell from Dou Ling'er's stomach, my Garuda, have most of them now been made into a part of this Da Luo Divine Body for others to live forever, right?"

By this time, one of her faces was almost distorted, and her hands had curled up the leather into a twisted shape.

"Mother's anger!"

Li Shimin's expression was calm: "If there is a glimmer of possibility, I, Li Shimin, will never let them succeed!"

"But now, I'm also worried about you Li Erlang. ”

At this time, there was no sense of relief in Dou's words: "I have lost my Garuda, and I don't want to lose my Virusha anymore." Kaifu Yi and the three divisions, the founder of Yongan County-these titles of yours now, they can't make me happy. Li Erlang, do you think that your life is made of gold? No matter how you knock or fight, it's fine?"

Li Shimin smiled bitterly and was speechless for a while. After that day, there was more than one person who complained to him like this. How could he not know the concern of these relatives and friends? But if he didn't work hard, how could he make the third brother under Jiuquan blind?

What Kaifu Yi is the same as the three divisions, what Yongan County Bo, how did he care,

Li Shimin didn't want to say anything, so he could only be silent and silent.

Dou Shi looked at him coldly, and after a moment's pause, he still let out a light sigh: "That's it, you have a strong personality since you were a child, once you identify something, others can't persuade you." I only ask you to think twice before you go into trouble in the future, and never take risks until you have to, think more about your parents, think about your fiancée. Do you think that Xuan dominates him and is happy to see you like this?"

She then tucked the scroll into her sleeve again: "What does Virusha mean." I understand. As soon as there is any news, we will notify you as soon as possible. ”

The handscroll given by Li Shimin is not only to inform her of the reason and truth of Li Xuanba's death. The rune array described in this scroll, the materials needed, and those evil methods are all clues.

"The child thanked his mother!"

Li Shimin bowed deeply, and then asked: "There is another thing, the child wants to ask the high providence, where is it now?"

This is the second purpose of his return to the Tang State Mansion, and now the way to alleviate his guilt towards Li Xuanba is to slash the enemy-

Although Gao Tianyi is not the mastermind, the role of this person is also very important. It is the link between Yang Xuan, the king of Qi, the eight divisions of the Demon Dragon, and the Duke of Chu.

"Know you're going to ask him. ”

Dou Shi shook his head and pointed to his body: "It's just that before this, why don't you go to the main hall to dine first?" I didn't plan to call you back, but since you have already thrown yourself into the net, it is not appropriate if you don't show up." There is also Guanyin, I guess she has missed you for a long time. ”

"You don't know that children have always been annoyed by these entertainments, especially these aunts and aunts, who feel more terrible than the evil spirit of Shi Wansui. My mother can say that I am busy with official business now, and I have no fault in meeting customers, which is also true. ”

Li Shimin had already pushed open the door of the Xuanwu Tower, but before he entered, he still turned his head and looked at his mother expectantly.

"Can you bother your mother to stay with Guanyin for a moment after the banquet is over? You are her future mother-in-law, it should be okay to leave her to talk about herself, right?"

"Get out of here!

Dou didn't give Li Shimin a good look, and let out a dissatisfied snort.

And just after the latter's figure disappeared into the door, her face gradually turned calm and cold.

"Is this regret?"

With these words, the figure of the dumb servant appeared behind Dou Shi: "Your mood now is very different from a year ago. ”