East Palace.

In Chang'an in March, the temperature is still low, however, the spring flowers are already in full bloom, and the large sea of flowers in the garden indicates the arrival of spring.

Just when Li You entered the palace, in the pavilion in the garden of the East Palace Garden, Li Chengqian was talking with two purple-robed officials, one of whom was the eldest grandson Wuji, and the other was Li Chengqian's master Zhang Xuansu.

Zhang Xuansu is nearly fifty years old, not tall, thin and small, with sallow skin, and he doesn't look amazing, but he has a pair of shining and shining eyes of wisdom, which is awe-inspiring and dare not be underestimated. He used to be the master of the hidden prince Li Jiancheng, but now he has become Li Chengqian's master.

Li Chengqian once had several masters, who taught him different knowledge, including the world-famous Confucian Kong Yingda. After Li Chengqian began to participate in the court, Li Shimin specially hired Zhang Xuansu as his master in order to cultivate his ability to handle court affairs.

Someone once said that Zhang Xuansu abolished the hidden prince Li Jiancheng, and it was not suitable to serve as Li Chengqian's master. This has to say that Li Shimin is open-minded and has a very unique angle of looking at problems. He said that it was precisely because he had abolished a prince that he knew how to teach a prince well.

The eldest grandson Wuji said: "Your Highness, do you know why I helped His Royal Highness the King of Yiyang speak that day? ”

Li Chengqian said: "Although the fifth brother is stubborn, he has always had a good relationship with me and respects me, and my uncle should help him." "He always looks at things at face value.

Zhang Xuansu said: "Your Highness, the minister thinks that the eldest grandson is not just because of this. His Royal Highness King Yiyang's recent performance is too unexpected. In the past, everyone thought he was stubborn, but in the future, I am afraid that I will have to look at him from a different angle. ”

Li Chengqian said disapprenorovingly: "I think he is no different from before, he still looks like a hanger." ”

The eldest grandson Wuji didn't know what to say to his stupid nephew. He sighed and said, "Master Zhang is right. King Yiyang looks ridiculous on the surface, and the solution to the problem is also messy. However, if you think about it, the wisdom hidden in it is by no means comparable to ordinary people.

I can conclude that King Yiyang is by no means what it seems on the surface, and it can only be said that it is deeply hidden. ”

Zhang Xuansu nodded and said, "Yes, the minister also sees it this way." ”

When Li Chengqian heard them praise Li You, he felt a little uncomfortable in his heart. However, he was extremely well cultivated, and said; "Yes, except for some jokes, the fifth brother is actually quite good."

The eldest grandson Wuji said: "Your Highness, you should be closer to King Yiyang in the future, maybe he can help you." ”

Zhang Xuansu said: "Yes, Your Highness, the minister also means this. ”

Li Chengqian said in his heart: "You didn't say that before, you all let me stay away from Li You, lest he affect my reputation." However, he didn't show it on the surface, and said, "Yes, I know." ”

The eldest grandson Wuji said: "Shangshu Province has just received a letter to impeach the king of Yiyang, saying that he is involved in business. This is an opportunity, why don't Your Highness help him once? ”

Li Chengqian nodded and said, "Okay." After speaking, he shouted: "Come on, pass on Jingzhao Yin Chuheng." ”

Then, he called Li Chuanzhi, the chief guard of the East Palace, and said to him: "You go to the Yiyang Palace, tell him that someone has impeached him for doing business, and let him prepare early." ”

Li Chuanzhi said: "Your Highness, someone just saw that His Royal Highness the King of Yiyang has entered the palace, and it seems that he is sending something to Concubine Yin." ”

Li Chengqian said: "Okay, you go to Yongxiang to keep an eye on, see him, and invite him to the East Palace." ”

"Yes, Your Highness." Li Chuanzhi went out.

The eldest grandson Wuji said: "Your Highness, I will leave first, you handle this matter carefully." ”

"Got it, uncle." Li Chengqian responded.

In the garden of Guangcui Palace, Li You accompanied Concubine Yin for a walk. Concubine Yin said: "You'er, I heard that you have made money by doing business on your own. ”

Li You smiled proudly: "Yes, the child made a lot of money with a random idea, and the child used to ask you for money, and the child will honor you well in the future." ”

Concubine Yin said: "You'er, I know you can do it, and I'm happy for you. However, the imperial court ordered that officials were forbidden to do business, and you are still a prince, so don't let people impeach you. ”

Li You smiled and said: "Don't worry, the child was impeached and grew up, and no one has been impeached for three days, and the child is not used to it." In fact, there are so many officials in the court who do business, and everyone tacitly knows that no one will make a fuss about it. If everyone's financial route is cut off, he is looking for death. ”

He was right, many of the officials did business in the name of their relatives, and everyone was very taboo to talk about this issue, so Li You was even less worried about it.

Concubine Yin also knows a little about this, she just said it casually, hoping that Li You would be careful. After speaking, she changed the topic and said, "You'er, you're sixteen years old, shouldn't you think about marriage?" ”

During the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty, the law stipulated that men could marry at the age of 20 and women at the age of 15. In fact, there are many people who get married at the age of 16 and women at the age of 13. The crown prince Li Chengqian married the princess Su at the age of 16, and already had a son Li Xiang when he was 17 years old.

There is a reason why Li Shimin turned a blind eye to this. At the peak of the Sui Dynasty, the registered population was as high as 51 million, and after a long period of war, in the early years of Zhenguan, the registered population was only 17 million. The Tang Dynasty has a vast territory and is in urgent need of a large population.

Concubine Yin said: "You'er, Xiao Servant has a granddaughter who is fourteen years old, dignified and virtuous, and the mother concubine likes it very much, otherwise, I'll go and ask someone to tell you about the matchmaker?" ”

Li You is a new youth who has crossed over and has no concept of getting married in his teens at all, and he smiled: "The child is still young, let's talk about this later." ”

Concubine Yin was still a little unwilling, and said: "That little lady is really good, many people came to propose marriage, but she refused, she has a very high vision." She knew Li You and used the radical method.

Li You shook his head vigorously and said, "Don't mention this, let's talk about it later." ”

The mother and son changed the topic and chatted.

Soon, Qiaoyun came over and said, "Niangniang, Your Highness, the furniture is all placed." ”

Li You said as if offering a treasure: "Go, mother, go back and see the new furniture." ”

The home Li You brought this time had a round dining table, six chairs with backrests, a dresser inlaid with this bronze mirror, two Taishi chairs and a chaise longue. and 12 round stools.

Li You first invited his mother to sit down at the dinner table and invited her to taste the snacks on the table. Concubine Yin sat at the dining table, and then she felt that sitting and eating like this was much more comfortable than kneeling and sitting before.

She felt novel, tried it on the Taishi chair and dresser, felt very comfortable, and praised: "Okay, this method is good." You'er is really ingenious. ”

Li You said: "Mother, this is comfortable." He was referring to the recliner. Concubine Yin felt that lying on it was a little indecent, so she didn't try it.

Li You lay on the recliner and shook it a few times, and said, "Look at it, it's really comfortable." ”

Concubine Yin smiled: "Got it." ”

Li You stood up and said, "Mother, the child has a lot of new things, and I will send them to you one by one." ”

Concubine Yin said: "I know, my family You'er is filial and capable. Hey, prepare a set for your father, he will like it. ”