Li Mu helped Li Siwen up, found a chair for him to sit on, came to Li Ji, and said, "Father-in-law, it is indeed my fault that I did not inform you of this matter in time. But the identity of Nazha, Siwen and I really don't know. Although Siwen acted a little bit like Meng Lang, he was still not confused in major matters. If I knew that she was the daughter of Prince Yin, Siwen would never bring her to Chang'an, and if I knew her identity, I would never help Siwen hide it. ”

Li Mu's attitude became more and more sincere, and said: "Father-in-law, the so-called ignorant is not to blame. Siwen's help to Nazha was an act of righteousness, how could the father-in-law say that he had done wrong? ”

There is another sentence that Li Mu didn't say, who leaked the rumor, how did Li Ji know?

Soon, his doubts were solved. Li Ji listened to Li Mu's words and threw the whip in his hand to the ground, Li Bi hurriedly walked over and picked up the whip. Without the whip, Li Ji wouldn't have kicked and beaten like a street hooligan.

"An act of righteousness? Is it right to act in a righteous manner? Don't blame those who don't know? If he who does not know kills, is he not guilty? Li Mu, you should understand that guilt and innocence are all in the mind of His Majesty. Dragons have reverse scales, and if they touch it, they will die. There are some taboos that you can't touch! How do you and I know? Li Ji glared at Li Siwen, his voice trembling with anger, pointing at him and scolding: "This rebel! I told him that I had made peace with the daughter of the king of Jiangxia, and I only waited for six ceremonies before I could get married. Who knew that just now, Jiangxia Wangfu sent someone over and said that this family business would not be completed? I asked why, and I found out that this kid had made a big mistake! But thou hast hid him in thy house, and thou hast covered him with such things? ”

"King Jiangxia?" Li Mu wondered, how did King Jiangxia learn about this news, could it be that King Jiangxia also has eyeliner in heaven and earth? No, they are all guards in the palace, and it is impossible to have the eyeliner of King Jiangxia. And today he went from his home to the palace, and from the palace to heaven and earth, and although the carriage traveled more slowly, there was no great delay, and who could spread the news?

Suddenly, Li Shimin appeared in Li Mu's mind, and he sighed in his heart, he remembered what Li Shimin said, he said that he didn't want to kill anyone, but there is still such a sentence, called capital crimes can be avoided, and living crimes cannot be escaped. King Jiangxia is a relative of the imperial family, and his daughter is also a royal noblewoman, if Li Shimin wants to punish Li Siwen, he will definitely not let the royal noblewoman marry him.

Don't......

Li Mu hurriedly told him about entering the palace today, Li Ji listened to it, and sighed: "Li Mu, you still lack experience!" Your Majesty has always been wise and assertive, how could he change his opinion because of the words of one of your children? Whether you enter the palace or not, the fate of Siwen and that woman is already doomed. And what you say only affects His Majesty's opinion of you. Your response is quite appropriate, but Your Majesty will never hold Siwen accountable just because you said a few words for Siwen. His Majesty didn't know much about that orchid that I sent it back then, but you told him about it. Now that Siwen has brought people back, all of them are related to my father and son, how can Your Majesty not be angry? ”

"Oops!" Li Mu regretted that his intestines were blue, he ignored this, he thought that a cautious person like Li Ji would report this matter to Li Shimin after he ascended the throne. But he didn't expect that after Nazha's mother and son were sent away by Li Ji, he didn't think that the mother and son would come back one day, so he almost forgot about it. Now that Li Mu said it before Li Ji, it is tantamount to pitting Li Ji. Now in Li Shimin's heart, Li Ji's crime of 'bullying the king' may not be avoided.

"Father-in-law, it's all my fault!"

Li Ji waved his hand and said: "I don't care here, after all, I have just made a great achievement, and Your Majesty will not condemn me." But Siwen, this kid ...... Alas! That's it, I'll go to the palace to plead guilty, hoping that Your Majesty will be magnanimous......"

As he was talking, suddenly the porter rushed over, and said breathlessly: "Grandpa, second master, come, come, someone is here in the palace!" ”

As soon as the concierge's voice fell, Gao Gonggong's voice came: "What are you doing, no one is there to support it." Yo, the Hou Ye is also here, and the grandfather is also ...... Tsk, the county is also there, okay, it's easier. ”

Li Ji hurriedly came out and saluted Gonggong Gao, and when he saw the holy decree held by the little eunuch behind him, his face stiffened a little.

Li Mu was also a little anxious, and said, "Father-in-law, this is ......"

Father-in-law Gao still looked like he was smiling, and said, "Master Hou, you have also seen that our family is here to deliver the decree." ”

"But Your Majesty has promised me ......"

"Master Hou, let's pass the decree first, and I'll talk about it later."

Gonggong Gao's face was solemn, he took the holy decree from the little eunuch's hand and unfolded it, and from Li Ji downward, he hurriedly saluted and listened to the decree.

"The edict said: The founder of the county is a scholar with magnificent knowledge, a strong demeanor, a strong and powerful movement, and a corner of performance. Now Dingxiang is its fiefdom, hoping to operate with heart and benefit the border people. Xu recruited homeless people to charge the soldiers of the government, to guard the frontier for me, hoping to work hard, not to leave their posts without permission, and not to return to the court unless specially called! Since seeing the edict, he immediately packed up and went to work. The edict is like the right, and the Lord executes it. ”

After Gao Gonggong finished reading, he closed the holy decree, handed it to Li Siwen, and said, "Dingxiang County, thank you for the decree?" ”

Li Siwen bowed to the ground, took the holy decree with both hands, and said, "Thank you for Your Majesty's grace." ”

Father-in-law Gao returned to smiling again, and said: "Your Majesty's dictation, let our family send Dingxiang County a ride, it's not too early, the county should pack up quickly, our family is waiting here." ”

Li Siwen glanced up at Li Ji, Li Ji nodded, although Li Siwen was driven out of Chang'an, and he was not allowed to return to the court unless he was 'specially called'. But after all, the title and life were saved, which is also the best result, and you can't expect too much.

Li Bi helped Li Siwen up and went to the back house to pack up. Gao Gonggong glanced at it and took out another holy decree.

"General, this will is for you."

Li Ji was stunned for a moment, quickly bowed down, and said, "Listen to the holy oracle." ”

Gonggong Gao unfolded the holy decree and said: "The edict says: The Turks are in rebellion, and the country is harming the people. The general Li Ji, sent troops to the clouds, and returned with a great victory, this merit is in the community, and the benefits are in the future, and it must be rewarded. Tejin Li Ji is the British duke, giving 100,000 yuan in gold and 100 hectares of fertile land. The edict is from the right, and the Lord executes it. ”

Li Ji bowed, took the holy decree with both hands, and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty." ”

Gao Gonggong smiled: "British Gong, congratulations." ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Li Ji saluted in the direction of Taiji Palace with a grateful look, and said with emotion: "I was originally a guilty minister, and I didn't have time to ask Your Majesty for sin, but Your Majesty rewarded me, I am really ashamed." ”

It's no wonder that Li Ji is so emotional, although the Guogong is from the first-class title, there is still a difference in status between the Guogong and the Guogong. The title of the national prince is generally divided into three classes. The first class is the name of the princely states of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, such as Qi, Chuyan, Han, Zhao, Wei, Qin. Generally, it is the relatives of the emperor and the country, and the princes and grandchildren deserve it. The second-class title is the character that reflects the person's merits, such as Li Ji's 'British Gong', and the third class is the ancient place name, such as Lai Guogong, Cao Guogong, Liang Guogong, etc. A change in one word promoted Li Ji from the third-class Guogong to the second-class. Second only to the royal relatives and relatives, it is definitely a special honor.

"Where is the British Duke, Your Majesty asked our family to tell the British Duke. The past is not enough. Your Majesty's devotion to the British Duke is clear in his heart, and this will is for the British. ”

"Please tell Your Majesty that Li Ji can only repay Your Majesty for his kindness if he has his heart and brain."

Gao Gonggong responded with a smile, Li Mu stretched his neck to look behind Gao Gonggong, did not see the third holy decree, and put his heart down. Li Ji invited Gao Gonggong to sit in the lobby, and Gao Gonggong said fairly: "Hou Ye, although Your Majesty has no will for you, Your Majesty specially instructed our family to go to Hou Ye's mansion when we go back and pass on a message." ”

Li Mu got up and was about to salute, but Gonggong Gao hurriedly stopped him and said, "Master Hou doesn't have to be formal, Your Majesty just told Master Hou that he will remember to go to school tomorrow." ”

“……”

Li Mu took a deep breath, so that he was not so depressed that he suffocated, and said, "I will definitely go back, in fact, Your Majesty does not need to worry at all." Who doesn't know that I am a person, what I love most is learning, and no one can stop my enthusiasm for learning. With such a great opportunity, how could I have missed it? ”

As if he had heard a joke, Grandpa Gao laughed heartily and said, "Master Hou's words, our family must convey them to Your Majesty word for word." ”

After chatting a few words, Li Siwen had already packed his bags, changed his clothes and came out. His body was originally very weak, but in the past six months in Dingxiang, working with the craftsmen, he has been beaten out, so he can still stand it.

Li Mu saw that Bai Gensheng and Wang Hu were also carrying a package and following behind Li Siwen, so he understood what the two meant. Wang Hu must have been arranged by Li Ji, Li Siwen made such a fuss, he couldn't rest assured anymore, and let this kid mess around alone. Wang Hu followed, looking at Li Siwen. And Bai Gensheng, because of what Li Mu said casually, this kid went to the Zhichong Mansion.

Li Mu came to Bai Gensheng's side and said, "Have you thought about it?" I'm going to Dingxiang, I don't know when I'll be back, you're gone, don't you say a word to your family? ”

"Isn't my brother-in-law my family? I'll just talk to my brother-in-law. There's a brother-in-law at home, so I don't have to worry. If I went to leave, there would be another burst of crying and crying, and I was very annoyed to hear it. When you get to Dingxiang, just write a letter and come back. ”

Li Mu wrinkled his brows and said, "You kid can still write letters?" ”

Bai Gensheng blushed and said: "Shibei should be impressed for three days, I learned to write with Brother Wang, and I also read the military book!" ”

"Yo yo yo...... Look at what you can. It's okay, the fame of the husband is taken immediately, and I am very happy that you have this ambition. After a pause, Li Mu said again: "Everything here has me." ”

Li Mu patted Bai Gensheng's shoulder, and then turned his head to look at Li Siwen.