After sending away the mysterious man, Li Yuanji followed the servant to the living room in his mansion. Seeing that his second brother Li Shimin was waiting in the hall, he lowered his head and tidied up his clothes that were a little scattered all the way, and then stepped into the living room and smiled at Li Shimin: "When I first came back, I saw the magpie falling in the courtyard in the back garden, and I saw the finch flying among the flowers and trees, and screaming to himself, which made people sound so festive." I was wondering why this magpie was so happy, and then I realized that it was the second brother who came to visit. The younger brother just returned to the mansion and changed into a plain dress that was inconvenient to see. Shicai was shocked to hear the arrival of the second brother, so he hurriedly changed his clothes, so he made the second brother wait for a long time. ”

"Nothing in the way, nothing in the way. You and I are brothers and sisters, and blood is thicker than water. What's more, as your brother, how can I find fault with you for this little thing? Brother, you are free and easy by nature, and you are eclectic in dealing with people. I've known this for a long time, and I'm out of the way. Li Shimin saw Li Yuanji walking into the living room in a hurry, so he got up first and grabbed Li Yuanji's hand, pulled him to sit side by side beside him, and then said to Li Yuanji with some joy.

"Hehe, second brother, you are good to me. If the eldest brother is here, I will inevitably blame me for being untidy and out of place. But then again, second brother, did you come to the younger brother's humble house today? Li Yuanji asked Li Shimin a little tentatively.

"Why, can't you come to my third brother's room and sit down if there's nothing to do? But this time I really let you talk. As a brother, I came back here to ask the third brother, do you have any thoughts on the task assigned to you by your father? Or do you already know the source of this rumor? After hearing Li Yuanji's words, Li Shimin put away his previous somewhat gentle smile and turned to Li Yuanji with a solemn tone and expression.

"Oh, so brother, you're here for this. You don't have to worry about this, I naturally have my own solution. Presumably, those who spread rumors are mostly young people, otherwise how could they do such a thing that only a woman who dares to chew people's tongues behind her back can do? Most of these juniors are just miscellaneous people who lack energy and are greedy for life and fear death, as long as they use a little means, they will definitely confess truthfully. You don't have to worry about this, brother. Li Yuanji saw that Li Shimin really came for the things his father handed over to him, so he followed the mysterious man's explanation and led the topic elsewhere.

"Since you are already confident about this matter, third brother, then I, as an elder brother, will not do much nagging. I will finally tell you a few words, your identity is different from the past, and you also know that although our father is still a Sui minister in name, he is actually equivalent to establishing himself as a king. I don't know how many eyes are staring at us outside, trying to find my father's stubble in the court. Therefore, those of us who are sons must always pay attention to our words and deeds, so as not to tell the truth to our father's political enemies. No matter what you do, you have to take care of yourself. I'm going to go out with the army, and I don't know when I can return to Chang'an this time. You should pay more attention to your safety in Chang'an City. Li Shimin saw that Li Yuanji did not answer his question positively, but said something that he didn't have, so he was also a little curious in his heart, but he was entangled in military affairs, and he couldn't spare so much energy to pay attention to Li Yuanji's side at this time, so he repeatedly told Li Yuanji a few words.

"Okay, second brother, you can rest assured. Although I am not like the eldest brother, who can mix like a fish in water in the officialdom, and I am not like the second brother, who can be in charge of the whole army in the army, but I am still much more proficient in these basic things and the work in the market than you. Don't stop talking about these mothers-in-law, people say that men who have been on the battlefield are real bloody men, why have you become even more nagging than your eldest brother now? After Li Yuanji heard Li Shimin's words, he waved his hand impatiently and said to Li Shimin.

"You... Hey, forget it, don't worry about you. You can do it yourself, I'm leaving, and the army will leave Chang'an City today. When I come back, I'll bring you two fine horses as gifts. Li Shimin saw that his third brother was still deaf to his words, so he sighed and said to his third brother Li Yuanji.

"The little brother is here to wish the second brother success and invincibility in this expedition. I am here waiting for the good news of your triumphant return. After hearing Li Shimin's words, Li Yuanji hurriedly stood up and saluted Li Shimin Shenshen.

The two brothers came from the living room to the main gate of Li Yuanji's mansion with a smile and laughter, and at this time, someone had already led Li Shimin's horse out of the mansion and waited for a long time by the horse stone in front of the door. The two brothers talked about the same, so they waved goodbye. Li Shimin didn't use the horse stone, but just took the reins of the horse, flew over the horse he was riding, and after looking at his third brother, he ran out in the direction of the east gate of Chang'an City without looking back.

Although there is a clear rule in Chang'an City that horses cannot gallop, even if people sit on horses, they must slow down their horse steps. So as not to hurt the common people in the process of marching, thus causing a lot of unnecessary trouble. However, Li Shimin was delayed here for a longer time than he imagined, so he ignored these rules and hurriedly went to the military camp outside Chang'an City.

Looking at the back of his brother's long departure, Li Yuanji stood in place with a somewhat complicated expression. He also knew that his father would never have allowed his two sons to serve in the army. After all, it is not yet the time to balance the rights of his sons, and now is still the time when his father needs his army to twist together and exert his strongest combat power to the outside world. Even his eldest brother Li Jiancheng only mastered a small part of the Chang'an City Defense Army, and the most elite palace forbidden army was still firmly in the hands of his father Li Yuan.

However, although he was a little distracted, Li Yuanji quickly stabilized his mind, determined to do what he was going to do next, so he said to the porter: "Close the door, no one will come today." ”

(End of chapter)