Ma Xuanliang saw that the direction of the person coming was the harem, and it could be seen from the specifications of the lantern that a princess had come, so he moved in his heart, quickened his pace, and saw Li Shimin first.

Ma Xuanliang had the privilege of meeting Li Shimin directly without being informed.

Li Shimin was waiting for Ma Xuanliang's news, and when he saw Ma Xuanliang coming in, he asked, "What did you investigate?" ”

Ma Xuanliang said: "Your Majesty, the slave maid sent his subordinates to investigate dozens of ministers, and the slave maid also personally investigated the general, Lord Fang and Lord Gao and others, this matter happened suddenly, and no one arranged it in advance. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and His Royal Highness the King of the Northwest had no prior contact with the ministers.

Since His Majesty decreed the grounding of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and His Royal Highness the King of the Northwest, no one in His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's palace has gone out to contact the ministers, and no one has gone to meet His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

His Royal Highness the Northwest King, no ministers entered the Northwest Palace, and His Royal Highness and the princesses did not enter or leave. His Royal Highness Prince Pei Dilan and Lord Tang of Honglu Temple went to the manor of King Li Junwang in Chang'an County, and they went to meet with Tusbo Zanpu Songzan Ganbu. ”

Hearing Ma Xuanliang's report, a big stone in Li Shimin's heart fell to the ground. What he was most worried about was that Li Chengqian and Li You were premeditated and colluded with the ministers to treat him in advance, so the situation would be a bit serious.

Li Shimin knew that Songtsam Ganbu was leaving Chang'an, and there was nothing to doubt about Pei Dilan and others going to see Songtsam Ganbu. This shows that Li You did not disregard the interests of the imperial court because he was grounded, and it also shows that Li You is selfless in his heart.

Li Shimin felt relieved in his heart.

Despite this, Li Shimin still did not let his guard down. He decided not to go to the morning court tomorrow and continued to observe the development of the situation. He said, "You continue to monitor the movements of the ministers and report to me at any time. ”

After Ma Xuanliang said goodbye, he saw Jinyang Princess Li Mingda waiting outside, he stepped forward and saluted and left the emperor's bed. After walking a distance, he stood in the dark shadow, watching Li Mingda enter Li Shimin's dormitory, with a relaxed smile on his face.

Ma Xuanliang is obedient to Li Shimin, but he has flesh and blood, thoughts, and has his own preferences and judgments about the things that happen around Li Shimin. He is the head of the secret police and knows a lot about the secrets of the royal family.

In his mind, he has a better opinion of Li Chengqian and Li You than Li Tai, and he also deeply disdains Li Tai's despicable character. He knew the ins and outs of this matter, and it was Li Tai who was stirring up trouble, and he was not happy in his heart.

Ma Xuanliang's professional habits determine that he can't talk too much, and he won't take the initiative to express his opinions, he is only responsible for investigating anything, and then feeding back the results of the investigation to Li Shimin, but he never makes judgments.

However, this does not mean that he does not have his own loves, hatreds and preferences. Li Shimin has many daughters, among which the only one who can see Li Shimin at any time is Li Mingda, the princess of Jinyang, Ma Xuanliang saw the string of lanterns and knew that she was coming.

Li Mingda is beautiful and kind, and he is the most popular person in the entire palace, and there is no one. When Ma Xuanliang saw Li Tai and Li Shimin together, he was worried that he would sow discord, and when he saw Li Mingda coming, he knew that she was here to persuade Li Shimin. Ma Xuanliang rushed to meet Li Shimin in front just now, just to leave enough time for Li Mingda to calmly persuade Li Shimin.

"Erchen has seen his father." Li Mingda saluted and said.

"Mingda, come here." When Li Shimin saw Li Mingda, he immediately became happy.

Li Mingda was like a deer, with brisk steps, came to Li Shimin's side, she hugged one of Li Shimin's arms with both hands, leaned her delicate little face on Li Shimin's shoulder, and called affectionately: "Father." ”

Li Shimin enjoyed the intimacy of his beloved daughter very much, looked at her lovingly, and gently stroked her hair.

Li Mingda raised his little face and said with a smile like a spring breeze: "Father, my son has learned a new dance in the past few days, and I want to ask my father for guidance." ”

Li Shimin said happily: "Okay, let me see the dance." ”

Li Mingda walked to the middle of the nave, crossed his waist with one hand, supported his chest with the other, and bowed to Li Shimin, then raised his hands high, stood on tiptoe and turned in a circle, after standing firmly on his feet, a beautiful golden rooster was independent, and then his body twisted his lower waist, one leg swinged backwards, and his arms waved gently, like a bird spreading its wings......

Li Mingda's dancing skills are exquisite, his body is light, and he interprets a dance beautifully.

Li Shimin is a master dancer, but he has never seen her dance, and when the dance is over, he handed Li Mingda a handkerchief that had been prepared a long time ago, and asked curiously: "Mingda, what kind of dance is this?" ”

Li Mingda took the handkerchief handed over by Li Shimin, wiped the sweat on his face, and said to Li Shimin: "Father, do you think your son dances beautifully?" ”

Li Shimin smiled: "It's good-looking, my father likes it very much." ”

Li Mingda said: "Erchen danced a Greek court solo dance called "Camo", which was taught to Erchen by Erchen's fifth sister-in-law, Princess Reina. ”

"Oh, it's her." Li Shimin remembered that Li You had a concubine from the Great Food Country, who was the Great Food Princess canonized from the original Greek princess.

Li Mingda said: "Father, there are still many beautiful dances in the fifth sister-in-law, and the son wants to learn from her and come back to dance for his father, is it okay?" ”

Li Shimin is wise and martial, and he knows what his baby daughter is here for, this is to find out the news for Li You.

Li Shimin smiled: "Yes, you can go if you want." ”

Li Mingda learned that Li Chengqian and Li You were grounded, and she didn't know what Li Shimin would do with them, so she ran to Li Shimin, wanting to see what kind of attitude he had towards Li You, and then judge their true situation. At this moment, she saw that Li Shimin did not forbid herself to go to the Northwest Palace, and understood that Li Shimin would not deal with Li You harshly, and Li Chengqian should be fine, so she was secretly happy in her heart.

Li Mingda held Li Shimin's big hand, kissed it on it, and said sincerely: "Thank you, father." ”

Li Shimin saw Li Mingda's bright smile on his face, and from her attitude, he felt her closeness to Li You, and secretly felt a little uneasy in his heart Li Tai is her brother and sister of a mother's compatriots, and now there is a conflict between Li Tai and Li You, but she is obviously partial to Li You.

Li Shimin suddenly became a little worried, he found that if he wanted to keep Li Tai by his side, he would not only have to face the opposition of Li Chengqian, Li You and the ministers, but I am afraid that even Empress Changsun, Li Lizhen, Li Leling, and his favorite Li Mingda also had this attitude.

At this moment, Wang De said, "Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the King of Jin asks to see you." ”

Li Shimin knew that Li Zhi was probably also here for the early dynasty, but he wanted to see what kind of attitude Li Zhi had towards Li Tai and others. He said, "Let him in." ”

Li Zhi is a simple person, he doesn't have as many eyes as Li Tai, and he doesn't have Li Mingda's skills in handling things, he said directly: "Father, the prince's elder brother and fifth brother don't really want to anger your father, when you go to the East, they are worried about your safety everywhere, and they do everything possible to share your worries." The retainers beg you not to punish them. ”

Seeing that Li Zhi also interceded for Li Chengqian and Li You, Li Shimin couldn't cry or laugh, knowing that his next thing would be difficult.

He chatted with Li Zhi and Li Mingda for a few words, and said: "This matter is not just a matter between your prince's brother, fourth brother and fifth brother, so don't get involved with the two of you." I'm a little tired now, so you can step back first. ”

Li Shimin is really embarrassed now, he has promised Li Tai that he must stay in Chang'an, and he is not only doing this for Li Tai, but also for himself.

As the supreme emperor of the Tang Dynasty, Li Shimin must not be coerced to make a decision, and he must insist on his decision in order to maintain his dignity and defend his supreme rights.

He was determined to overcome all difficulties and insisted on keeping Li Tai behind. Of course, he didn't mean to sacrifice everyone for this, but he was convinced that with his prestige, everyone would eventually approve of his decision.

Li Shimin decided not to go to the court for two days after tomorrow, because he was worried that he would hold an early court in case the ministers did not come to the court. I'm embarrassed. Second, he wants to use these two days to check the attitude of the ministers one by one.

Ma Xuanliang is usually on duty by Li Shimin's side during the day, and returns to his residence to rest after work. Not long after he returned to his residence, a secret agent of the Hundred Cavalry Division came over and reported: "My lord, His Royal Highness the King of Jin and His Royal Highness the Princess of Jinyang have gone to the Northwest Palace. ”

Ma Xuanliang said angrily: "You idiot, I just let you look at the Northwest Palace, what are you doing in charge of His Royal Highness the King of Jin and His Royal Highness the Princess of Jinyang?" You're fucking fed, and if you want to die, don't take me with you. . ”

"Yes, my lord, it's over." The agent broke out in a cold sweat and crawled away.

Li Shimin trusts Ma Xuanliang very much, Ma Xuanliang knows what he should do, he will never provide Li Shimin with information that is easy to cause misunderstanding, let alone get involved in the internal disputes of the royal family.

Northwest Palace.

"Fifth brother."

"Fifth brother."

Seeing Li You, Li Zhi and Li Mingda affectionately saluted.