It is said that there is no time to be quiet, because someone carries a weight forward.

When Li Kuan was watching the fireworks in the courtyard of the Chu Palace, Wei Chigong, who was on duty tonight, was unlucky.

"General, you see, strange signals are constantly rising outside the city, it seems to be the direction of the Chu King's Courtyard, this ...... How good is that? ”

On the wall of Mingde Gate, Yu Chigong stood there with a group of Jin Wuwei, with a tangled expression.

Now Chang'an City is under curfew, and Mingdemen has long been closed.

Without Li Shimin's will, no one dared to open the city gate casually.

But seeing that warning signals kept rising in the courtyard of the Chu Palace, he couldn't take it as if he hadn't seen it.

Although the relationship between the Wei Chi family and the Chu Wangfu is not as good as the Cheng family, it is also one of the few close relationships in Chang'an City.

"Let people continue to pay close attention to what is going on, and then send someone to Daming Palace to report, and ask Your Majesty for instructions."

Although Wei Chigong really wanted to open the city gate and go to the palace of the king of Chu to see what was going on.

Don't be that His Royal Highness the King of Chu has offended too many people over the years, and there are enemies who take advantage of Chinese New Year's Eve to take revenge, right?

At the feet of the Son of Heaven, if such a bad thing happens, something big will happen to Chang'an City.

Thinking of this, the wrinkles on Wei Chigong's face deepened.

At the same time, in the Daming Palace, Li Shimin was also gathering with a group of concubines to enjoy the joy of family.

As the banquet was nearing its end, the atmosphere was not as serious as it had been, and it was a little more relaxed.

"Your Majesty, the national strength of the Tang Dynasty is thriving, and there is a scene of national peace and security, such a grand occasion, even if it is the Qin Emperor and Han Wu, it is a little less coquettish."

Empress Eldest Sun sat beside Li Shimin with a pleased smile on her face.

Not to mention that the population of Chang'an City is increasing year by year, and the taxes paid by the single household are converted into money, which is now as high as 25 million yuan.

This is several times that of the early years of Zhenguan.

The most important thing is that the growth rate of this tax has been maintained at a high digit, so that the imperial court has the financial resources to do more.

"Haha! Once Kuan'er told me that he was going to be in the past, counting romantic characters, and looking at the present. There is a lot of truth in that. ”

Empress Changsun's praise, Li Shimin accepted it all.

"Speaking of which, I heard that Big Ben made by Kuan'er will hold an auction in the Treasure Pavilion after the year."

Li Chengqian, who was sitting nearby, couldn't help but change his face when he heard Li Shimin and Empress Changsun talking about Li Kuan.

It seems that some of what the eldest grandson Jiaqing said is not unreasonable.

I really have to plan ahead.

And sitting next to Li Chengqian is Li Tai.

I don't know what Li Shimin thought about it, he actually let the two of them sit together, do you think that this can make the relationship between the two brothers harmonious?

"Big brother, I heard that you didn't even see Li Kuan's face when you sent gifts to the Chu Palace?"

Which pot is not opened, which pot is mentioned.

Li Tai obviously deliberately wanted to make Li Chengqian unhappy.

On the last day of the fourteenth year of Zhenguan, if Li Chengqian could end up unhappy, Li Tai felt good.

Although Du Chuke, the chief of the Wei Palace, went to the Chu Mansion many times in person, he did not see Li Kuan.

But this does not prevent Li Tai from stimulating Li Chengqian here.

In the past two years, Li Shimin's love for Li Tai can be seen by everyone.

However, Li Chengqian's prestige among the hundred officials is constantly declining.

Of course, this also has the credit of the auxiliary officials arranged by Li Shimin, and these people can now find a reason to advise Li Chengqian no matter what he does.

Anyway, who wouldn't?

"Hmph, I heard that the fourth brother has been in and out of Tianxiang Pavilion with a bunch of noble disciples all day long, aren't you afraid that Yushi will impeach you when the time comes?"

Li Chengqian also lowered his voice and threatened Li Tai a little.

"Hehe, the girl of Tianxiang Pavilion, where is the play in the East Palace fun, I heard that the eldest brother has a very unique taste recently."

Li Tai said something meaningful, which made Li Chengqian's face change.

Last year, Li Chengqian unexpectedly met a drama called Xiangxin, and after talking, he actually had a good taste for himself.

Although this heart is actually a man, it is always a man dressed as a woman in the East Palace, which has caused some criticism.

Now Li Tai's words are obviously stepping on Li Chengqian's tail.

"Li Tai, don't think that I don't know about you trying to win over the children of various noble families all day long, the annual income of the Wei Wangfu has its own fixed amount, where does the extra money come from?"

Just like Li Tai was very concerned about every move in the East Palace, and secretly didn't know how many people were arranged to keep an eye on the affairs of the East Palace, Li Chengqian also had a lot of people staring at Li Tai.

After all, he is still the prince of the Tang Dynasty, and there are actually quite a lot of resources that can be called.

"Huh, what? Is it wrong that Wei Wangfu can make money? If you really want to say that, the most profitable person in Chang'an City is the Chu Wangfu, and they have the biggest problem? ”

Li Tai was not very worried that he would take refuge in the businessman and be taken out by Li Chengqian.

This kind of thing, although he did it more excessively, but every family has a similar situation.

If Li Chengqian really brought it to the table, there would be more nobles who would be offended.

"Hmph, the money earned by the Chu Wangfu is innocent and upright, how do you look like some people? People are doing it, and the sky is watching. Don't think I don't know how many dirty things the Wei Wangfu has done to the merchants of the East and West Cities. ”

Li Chengqian naturally knew that he couldn't get rid of Li Tai by relying on this handle alone, so he could only get over it.

"Hehe, you have time to worry about this, you might as well worry about the position under your ass. I heard that my uncle hasn't been to the East Palace for half a year? ”

Li Tai's words made Li Chengqian's face immediately drop.

If it weren't for Li Shimin and a group of concubines not far away, he would almost have walked away.

As the biggest supporter of Li Chengqian's crown prince, the eldest grandson Wuji had a very close relationship with Li Chengqian before.

But since this year, the eldest grandson Wuji has obviously not paid so much attention to Li Chengqian's affairs.

Although it has not yet reached the level of supporting Li Tai, the change in the intensity of support can be seen by anyone with a discerning eye.

Li Tai's words can be said to have lifted the fig leaf of Li Chengqian.

It was at this moment that Li Chengqian felt that his methods of dealing with Li Tai needed to change.

A few days ago, Li Yuanchang, the king of Han, said something to him in the East Palace, and he still remembered it.

It seems that I am still too gentle.

Just when Li Chengqian's face was grim and he was thinking about how to fight back against Li Tai, Li Junxian hurriedly came in from outside.

This is the general responsible for the safety of Daming Palace, under normal circumstances, he should be patrolling the palace wall, why did he suddenly come in in a hurry?

Not only did Li Chengqian notice the situation, but the other people present also realized something.

The originally lively banquet suddenly became quiet.

And Li Zhong, who was standing behind Li Shimin, had a sudden change in his face.

"Your Majesty, General Wei Chi sent someone to Pegasus to the Danfeng Gate, saying that he saw a large number of warning signals in the direction of the Chu Wangfu Courtyard on the Mingde Gate, and requested that the Mingde Gate be temporarily opened and Jin Wuwei was sent to confirm the situation."

Although Li Junxian doesn't have much personal relationship with the Chu Palace, his son is now drifting on the boat of Guanshishan Academy, so he is also more concerned about Li Kuan's related things.

When he first received the news, he was also shocked.

Since the assassination of Xiao Corn before, everyone in Chang'an City has seen the rocket warning method of the Chu Palace, and everyone has become a little more curious about this kind of thing with special sounds and fireworks.

Suddenly hearing that there was a huge amount of fireworks outside the city today, Li Junxian was really worried about whether some people wanted to trouble Li Kuan in this day of family reunion.

Surprise and attack unprepared.

In his opinion, this possibility exists entirely.

It's no wonder that after he received the contact, he went to Li Shimin in person without saying a word.

"A lot of warning signs?"

Li Shimin's originally smiling face immediately changed.

"Yes, it is said that the time for calling for help lasted for nearly a quarter of an hour, and Wechen was worried that he would be late if he went......"

"Could there be some misunderstanding?"

After Li Shimin said this, he did not get any feedback.

This kind of thing, even if Li Shimin, who is envious of Li Jun, trusts him, he doesn't dare to talk about it at will.

What if something really happens......

"Your Majesty, although the concubine doesn't think anything will happen to Kuan'er, the guards in his house have always been skilled, and the idle soldiers are not their opponents. However, if you are not afraid of 10,000, you are afraid of what happens, it would be more appropriate to let someone bring a pair of soldiers and horses to take a look. ”

The eldest grandson queen on the side said something.

In this kind of thing, if the eldest grandson queen doesn't speak, the other concubines won't speak.

"Li Zhong, you personally take someone to take a look, what the hell is going on."

Li Shimin thought for a moment and made a decision.

Over the years, Li Kuanke has really offended many people.

Even Little Corn has been assassinated in the past, and it is hard to guarantee that other forces will not do something desperate.

After all, the annex of the Chu Wangfu is not in Chang'an City, so if you have to do some tricks, the interference will be relatively small.

"Wechen obeys!"

……

In the courtyard of the Chu Wangfu, after the fireworks, Li Kuan and Cheng Jingwen left the banquet scene.

However, this does not mean the end of the feast, but the beginning of a new peak.

People who have participated in various company dinners should have feelings, and when the big leader is gone, it is the time for everyone to really let go of their hands and feet.

On a small stage in the courtyard, someone immediately began to arrange for the opera house to perform the show.

In the entire courtyard of the Chu Palace, there are brilliant lights and a lively scene.

Even Lu Zhaolin, who had never spoken much, followed Di Renjie and the others in the courtyard and shouted.

On the cement road leading from the Mingde Gate to the courtyard of the Chu Palace, Li Zhong was anxiously waving his horsewhip, and he couldn't wait for the mount under his crotch to be a little faster, a little faster.

The cold wind whistled past his ears, and Li Zhong was unaware of it.

Especially when the outline of the palace of the King of Chu appeared in front of him, his face became even more anxious.

There was a faint burst of fire, and there was even the sound of some weapons colliding, which shattered what little luck Li Zhong had left.

Under Lang Lang Qiankun, there are really people who dare to attack the Chu King's Mansion on Chinese New Year's Eve, which is really too bad.

Many of the guards of the Chu Royal Mansion followed the immigrants to Hedong Dao, and tonight was Chinese New Year's Eve, and Xue Rengui, the head of the guard, was definitely not in the Royal Mansion.

This is the weakest time of the year in the Chu Palace.

Thinking of this, Li Zhong's eyes were about to turn red.

"Lord Wang, there seems to be movement outside."

At the same time, Wang Xuanwu, who had just sent Li Kuan back to the room and was about to go to inspect all parts of the palace, stopped Li Kuan again with a cautious face.

"Everyone has worked hard for a year, and it's normal to be presumptuous tonight, Xuanwu, you don't have to worry too much."

Li Kuan thought that Wang Xuanwu was saying that after he left the courtyard, the people were making a fuss there.

"Nope! Lord Wang, outside the palace, there is a cavalry of at least two hundred people approaching quickly. ”

"Huh?"

Li Kuan was completely sleepy.

On such a day, it was already ten o'clock in the evening, and there were still cavalry outside quickly approaching his palace.

The meaning behind this is definitely not ordinary.

"Lord Wang, my subordinates suggest that the palace guards be summoned immediately and be on full alert. There are quite a few people in the courtyard who are very drunk, and if anyone really comes to our palace at this time, it will be the easiest time to succeed. ”

"You go to the gate first to take a look, and if something is wrong, then warn you."

Li Kuan's face changed, and after thinking for a few seconds, he still didn't believe that anyone dared to be so bold and directly sent troops to attack his palace.

The cavalry of 200 people is not something that ordinary cats and dogs can mobilize.

This is Chang'an, although the security outside the city is not as deep and strict as in the city, but Guanzhong Road is the place where the Tang Dynasty's troops are most concentrated, Li Kuan does not believe that there are foreign enemies who can come to Chang'an in such a grand manner.

If this is a warning to go out, the Chu Palace's mansion will immediately become a mess.

Of course, the most important thing is that Li Kuan still doesn't think that anyone dares to besiege the Chu Wangfu on a large scale at this time.

In addition, if there is an accident, he also has some killer tools that are useless, but he is not in a hurry to react immediately.

Hearing Li Kuan say this, Wang Xuanwu didn't say much, leaving Xi Junmai there to accompany Li Kuan, and walked out quickly.

……

Outside the gate of the courtyard of the Chu Palace, Li Zhong skillfully drove his BMW and stopped at the door.

Although there was still a lot of people inside, there was no movement outside the door, which made him feel a little weird.

Of course, so many cavalry appeared at the gate of the courtyard of the Chu Palace, and immediately there were guards on duty who were fully armed and boarded the wall to confirm the situation outside.

"Who's coming?"

At this time, Wang Xuanwu had also rushed to the gate and was ready to make a move at any time.

"I'm Li Zhong, how about His Royal Highness the King of Chu?"

With the lantern at the door, Wang Xuanwu saw a fairly familiar figure.

Li Zhong?

He didn't follow His Majesty, how could he be here?

Could it be that this is a fake?

It's not right, in Chang'an City, who dares to pretend to be a hundred horsemen?

Besides, it's not that I haven't seen Li Zhong before, judging from this figure, there is no doubt that he should be himself.

"Everything is fine with the prince, I don't know if Commander Li is visiting late at night, but what's the matter?"

Wang Xuanwu didn't understand what the situation was, but the matter in front of him didn't seem like a normal thing.

So he didn't order the guards to open the gate.

"Can I let me see His Royal Highness the King of Chu below?"

Although Li Zhong felt that there should be some misunderstanding about today's events, he was still not at ease when he didn't see Li Kuan himself.

"It's late at night, His Royal Highness the King of Chu has already rested, and Commander Li has something to say about tomorrow."

As soon as Wang Xuanwu said this, Li Zhong's heart that he had just put down came up again.

This Wang Xuanwu wouldn't collude with outsiders to murder His Royal Highness the King of Chu, right?

Otherwise, why was there a lot of excitement inside, and there was the sound of weapons colliding, but he said that His Royal Highness the King of Chu had rested?

"Bang!"

Li Zhong pulled out his waist knife and stared at Wang Xuanwu with an unkind face.

"The guards patrolling the city said that there were dense warning signals from the Chu Palace, but now you are telling me that His Royal Highness the King of Chu is asleep. Wang Xuanwu, if you can't see His Royal Highness the King of Chu tonight, don't blame me for being unkind. ”