In the Tailai Palace, an old man in an apricot-yellow robe with slightly gray hair was sitting at a table drinking tea. On the surface, it seems to be extremely leisurely, but if you look through that deep gaze carefully, it is not difficult to see that there is a faint sorrow hidden in his heart at the moment.

"Shimin, are you here?" Hearing the sound of footsteps from far and near, the old man casually put the jade teacup on the table and asked.

"Yes, Father." After a while, when he came to Li Yuan's face, Li Shimin bowed and replied respectfully.

Li Yuan stood up and stared at Li Shimin with both eyes. After a moment of silence, he said again:

"I heard from them that you went to the Antai Temple to worship General Zishu again?"

"Yes." Li Shimin said without thinking, "Today is the twenty-seventh birthday of Zishu's virtuous brother, and I must go." ”

His voice was not high, but the effect was enormous. Li Yuan's body shook suddenly, and the expression on his face instantly tensed.

Zishu Jiang Yuan's identity is extremely special in the entire palace, and it has always been a taboo in Li Yuan's heart. As a courtier, he was known for his loyalty, and won the favor of the Li family and the Manchu civil and military forces. But as a son-in-law, he is extremely ruthless.

Although he was on the court stage back then, it was not he who intentionally killed the county lord of Yiru. However, after all, his pregnant wife died in the end because she saved him. What's more, in the Xuanwumen Change, the crown prince Li Jiancheng and the king of Qi Li Yuanji also died in his hands. With these two points alone, it is impossible to obtain Li Yuan's forgiveness.

However, what makes Li Yuan most resentful at the moment is Li Shimin's attitude. Although he lowered his eyebrows on the surface, through his eyes, he could still see the unchangeable determination. It's like an extinct volcano that threatens to erupt if the ground changes slightly.

"Shimin, can't you really let go of what happened back then?" After a pause, Li Yuan said slowly, "Although Jiancheng and Yuanji harmed you regardless of their brotherhood, they have already been punished after all. Why can't you open the knot? ”

A sneer appeared on Li Shimin's lips: "Heart knot? My father's words were wrong, and I didn't have a knot. If it weren't for them, I would still be in a daze, how could I be able to tell the truth of the right and wrong here? ”

When Li Yuan heard this, his heart suddenly sank. At the same time, there was a stunned expression on his face. He really couldn't imagine that his son, who was once the most obedient, would now become so cold. It seems that the world is indeed impermanent.

"Citizen, don't say that. In any case, you and the other three are all compatriots. Although fate makes people, there is today's separation of flesh and blood. But now that so much time has passed, it should be put down. He persuaded bitterly.

If Li Yuan didn't say this, it would be fine, as soon as these words came out, it was like a sharp needle piercing Li Shimin's heart.

He is kind by nature, and what he once hoped most was to be able to have a deep brotherhood and work together to assist the Tang Dynasty. But in the end, this beautiful hope turned into the loudest slap that woke him up fiercely. Now, after all kinds of ups and downs, he has long been sharpened to a heart as hard as iron. No matter how earnest his father's words were, he would never be moved again.

After a burst of laughter, Li Shimin said bitterly:

"Father, you are right, I and Jiancheng and Yuanji are indeed compatriots, no matter how much I don't want to admit it, but this is also an indisputable fact. However, I also said something from my heart in front of my father today, if I had a choice, I would never want to be brothers with these two wolf ambitions. The reason why I didn't kill Zheng's mother and son was because although she was the crown princess, she was able to know the righteousness, betrayed her brother at the moment of life and death, and stood on my side. This love will be difficult for me to repay forever. ”

When Li Yuan heard this, his expression suddenly became complicated. The civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty all knew that the Zheng family and the crown prince Jiancheng were a loving couple made in heaven. As a father, Zheng, who has always been the eldest daughter-in-law, has been extremely sensible in his heart. Although the people of the world are lenient, he never imagined that such a change would happen in the middle of the way.

"Shimin, are you saying that the Zheng clan was also involved in the turmoil of the Xuanwu Gate Change?" After hesitating for a moment, Li Yuan asked with a slight hesitation.

"Yes." Li Shimin said bluntly.

Li Yuan only felt that his body was extremely paralyzed, and he really couldn't stand still. He sat down in his chair in a gloomy manner, his head bowed, and he no longer had any strength.

As the saying goes, losing a wife in middle age and a child in old age is extremely bitter in the world. But he didn't expect that the change in Xuanwu Gate was actually a foreseen Shura field, except for him who was not in it, everyone else was involved.

Li Shimin looked directly at Li Yuan, he naturally knew what his father was thinking at the moment, and he didn't feel sad.

Looking back three years ago, my father was so heroic. Although the three brothers have long been at odds with each other, at least they can let their father experience a rare family happiness. But now, just a short period of time has passed, and my father has become so old that the shadow of the past no longer exists.

Thinking of this, Li Shimin's tone softened.

"Father, don't worry, I promise you that I will definitely let the Tang Dynasty have a long time of peace and stability, and there will never be any more killings. You must live well and see how I fulfill this promise. As for the county lord of Zhifeng, since she is my half-sister, then I will definitely treat her well and will never let her be harmed in any way. ”

After saying that, he glanced at Li Yuan deeply again, and turned around silently and walked out of the hall.

Just as Li Shimin's feet were about to step out of the palace gate, he heard Li Yuan suddenly say behind him:

"Shimin, Zhifeng is your own sister, you must treat him well. Father's ...... Please! ”

The voice was desperate, mixed with a deep sense of grievance.

Li Shimin suddenly stopped his steps, but he still turned his back to his father. It's not so much cold arrogance as deliberate avoidance, he really can't face his father's sad face at the moment.

After a moment's hesitation, Li Shimin nodded, and then walked out with his feet raised.

Li Yuan staggered to his feet and walked quickly to the door. Under his gaze, Li Shimin's back went farther and farther away, until he finally disappeared in front of him.

After standing for a moment, Li Yuan turned around and let tears slide down his face wantonly......

On the outskirts of Chang'an, the Tang Dynasty army was marching towards the middle of the city. In the carriage, brothers and sisters Shan Zhuokun, Wei Chi Baolin and Li Yuanchang, who were dressed in civilian clothes, sat next to each other and talked happily.

"Hey, we should not be far from Chang'an now, right?" Shan Zhuokun lifted the curtain with his hand, poked his head out of the window with great interest and Li Yuanchang, and asked the other party curiously.

"It's not far away, and it's still more than eighty miles. I'll rest outside tonight and I'll be there tomorrow afternoon. Without waiting for Li Yuanchang to speak, Yu Chi Baolin, who was sitting behind Shan Zhuokun, said.

"Huh, huh?" Shan Zhuokun turned his head to look at Yu Chi Baolin, and said longingly, "When you arrive in Chang'an, brother must have a good taste of your most authentic oily and spicy bia."

g bia

G noodles and mutton steamed buns. ”

Although he has never been to Xi'an, he has been yearning for the food there for a long time. It is often said that the mother-in-law in Shaanxi is the best at making noodles, and that happens to be his favorite. Although it is a thousand years ago, it must not taste too bad.

Shan Zhuokun originally thought that according to Yu Chi Baolin's character, he must be a little bit of a little nervous. But who knew that he just glanced at Li Yuanchang suspiciously, and then looked at himself in confusion.

"Shangxian, what is bia

g bia

G-side? Yu Chi Baolin asked incomprehensibly.

Well......?

Could it be that the way of eating this thousand years ago is so different from that later?

Shan Zhuokun thought to himself.

"No bia

g bia

It doesn't matter if you have a g-side, you should always have a trouser belt and a cover, right? He said a little unwillingly.

This time, not only Yu Chi Baolin, but even Li Yuanchang also joined the ranks of the Shaking Head Army.

"I've never heard of any of this, but we have a bunch cake here, and it's delicious." Li Yuanchang introduced, "Chang'an is a rich land in the Central Plains, and I am extremely wise to the Son of Heaven, so it is natural that the four seas are leveled and the eight directions are congratulated, and the Hu cakes drawn from the Hu people are also extremely delicious, and the immortals may wish to eat and see." ”

When Shan Zhuokun heard him say this, he was immediately interested. Although this cake may be dry, it is not so delicious. But at least it greatly satisfied his curiosity and aroused a strong appetite.

"Okay, then it's a happy decision, and when we get to Chang'an, let's go eat together."

Shan Zhuokun licked his lips with his tongue and said a little greedily.

"By the way, there is also the Tingtao Pavilion to go." Yu Chi Baolin looked at Li Yuanchang and said with a smile.

"Tingtao Pavilion?" Li Zhifeng couldn't help but interject, "Where is that?" ”

When Li Yuanchang heard his sister ask like this, two blush flushed on his face. He glared at Yu Chi Baolin angrily and motioned to the other party not to say any more.

However, Yu Chi Baolin didn't see his movements at all, and still said with a smile: "Because there is the person King Han wants to see the most, so he is naturally going to go." ”

"Shut up!" When Li Yuanchang saw that he had betrayed his secret, he couldn't bear it anymore, and said angrily.

Seeing this, Shan Zhuokun and Li Zhifeng knew that they must be shy. They didn't go on, just smiled at each other.

The horses galloped, the carriages swayed, and they went all the way forward.