The last time he was invited to the palace, when was it, Li Heng doesn't remember anymore.

Behind him, there are three adult sons, the eldest son Li Jiao, the king of Guangping, the second son, Li Dan, the king of Nanyang, and the third son, Li Qi, the king of Jianning.

Li Heng didn't dare to slack off, and entered Xingqing Palace early, which is not only a courtesy, but also an instinct, before the banquet, go to his father to say goodbye and listen to some teachings, otherwise his heart will not be at peace.

Because of these recent events, he felt frightened and uneasy.

After receiving the report, Gao Lishi personally welcomed the four of them into the apse, and the banquet was set in the second-floor hall of the Flower Xianghui Building, but Li Longji had not yet gotten up in the dormitory at the moment.

"It's because I've arrived early, don't be embarrassed by Gao Gong, I'll wait in the side hall."

"Your Royal Highness said this, what is the embarrassment of the old slave, the prince is filial piety, several kings and relatives, thinking about everyone, the old slave is only happy, there is no fire in the side hall, just stay here for a while, at most two moments, everyone will get up."

Outside the Son of Heaven's bedroom, Li Heng didn't have much to argue with, and thanked him when he heard the words.

"Then there is Lao Gaogong."

Colliers ordered someone to bring them brocade mats and other things, but he did not dare to bring them food, because it would be disrespectful, but he stood aside and talked to them.

"Today is a family banquet, in addition to a few highnesses, there are three Mrs. Guo, two Langjun of Yang Mansion and Doctor Yang, everyone's meaning, eating mutton in winter, has the effect of warming and nourishing, and also has a new recipe, so I have fun with you, it is best to only talk about family life, side things, can not mention it, the prince does not see it?"

Li Heng hurriedly replied: "What Gao Gong said is extremely true, and we will all obey it. ”

Gao Lishi smiled humbly: "The old slave just mentioned casually, this is His Royal Highness King Jianning." ”

"It's the third son of the house, the man."

Li Heng secretly gave Li Qi a look, and the latter got up and replied, "I've seen Gao Gong." ”

"You're welcome, Your Highness really gave birth to a talent." Colliers smiled and said, "There are two more guests coming to the party, you might as well get to know each other." ”

Having said this, Li Heng suddenly understood, this was to remind himself, don't look for Changqing's bad luck, he couldn't help but stare at Li Jiao beside him, that was the initiator of the matter.

A few people casually talked about some idle words, which made Gao Lishi a little strange that Li Li, who usually talked a lot and had a lively temperament, became a stuffy gourd, almost nothing, and even his expression was hard.

It didn't take long for Li Longji to come out of the dormitory, his hair was scattered, a pair of wooden stalks were on his feet, and only a robe was draped on his body.

"It's all about family dinners, don't come to these false courtesies, you are not comfortable, I am not comfortable, it is better not to come."

Everyone stood there with a smile, but they were even more uncomfortable, Li Longji found a cushion to sit down, Gao Lishi hurriedly stepped forward to dress him, a few people sat around with a smile, doing the most common quiz game, after a few words, even Li Long found Li Li's abnormality, but he didn't say anything.

"They should have arrived in front of them, Li Jiao."

Li Li hurriedly replied, "My grandson is here." ”

"Take your brother and go to meet your father."

"Grandchildren and others obey."

The three of them joined hands in response, Li Longji waved his hand, and Gao Lishi sent all the palace people he served, and he also withdrew from the door of the palace.

Li Heng's heart was beating fast, and the father and son were facing each other alone, which was already a very long memory for him, even if his father's gaze was very gentle at this moment, it made him feel a chill for no reason, and his hands and feet seemed to tremble disobediently.

"It's been a long time since you've moved."

Suddenly hearing the question, he almost subconsciously stood up, bowed his head and replied: "Back to the supreme, last year was infected with wind and cold, and he was sick in the house for a long time, and he was fully cured in the middle of summer this year. ”

Li Longji was taken aback by his movements, and looked at this de facto eldest son in amazement, with a gray head, a face that was boneless, a body thinner than ordinary palace people, and his legs were trembling incessantly, making people worry about whether he would fall down in the next moment.

"Sit down."

"Yes."

Li Heng knelt on the brocade cushion, put his hands on his knees in a regular manner, leaned forward slightly, and looked respectful, so that he had the heart to say a few words of homely things, and he didn't know where to start.

Li Longji sighed secretly, after more than ten years of being a prince, is this what it looks like?

There have been several promising monarchs in the history of the Tang Dynasty, Emperor Taizong has only been the crown prince for a few months, and he himself has not been a prince for more than a year.

"I heard you hit Li Jiao?"

"The minister didn't dare, he just said a few words to him." Li Heng's heart beat even harder.

"His temperament, it's a lesson, your son, whether it's beating or scolding, it's all right, what I want to tell you is that this messenger he asked for you was my idea, why Feng Changqing didn't want you, because he was smart, and your current mind is the same, you don't understand, but don't dare to think, this caution, I take it, he is here today, don't be angry, talk about things, it's not bad."

"Obey."

Li Longji knew that he would not change his attitude, this was caused by more than ten years of repression, which had been engraved in his bones, and he was not reluctant, calling his name and standing up.

"Li Heng."

"The minister is here."

"You have to remember, jade is not cut into a weapon, I used to do that, I didn't want you to be swayed by others, this is a king's taboo, whether it is a woman or a cronie, you can only use it, listen to it, believe it, not follow it, I can allow Li Linfu to frame you, but I won't let him hurt you, don't you understand this truth?"

Li Heng never expected that he would hear such words, let alone that these words came from the mouth of his god-like father, and the meaning behind these words made him even more suspicious, his father was teaching himself the way to be a king!

He jerked his head up, tears rolling in his eyes, and his speech became incoherent.

"Minister...... Minister...... Ignorance has failed the Supreme. ”

"I'm a little disappointed, not so annoyed, although your temperament is a little softer, there is still some merit, I heard that you let that Li Fuguo go to see the Du family?"

"Damn it!" Li Heng wanted to kneel, but was stopped by an arm.

"I know that she has a deep affection for you, because of the fault of her father and brother, she suffered a disaster without reason, and she can only live in the Buddhist temple, you can't bear it in your heart, under Li Linfu's nose, you can still think of going to see her, I am very pleased, but I want to advise you, there are some things, you don't have to do it now, it's easy to give someone a handle, endure it, and wait until your wish is achieved, what kind of compensation is not?"

"Your Majesty forgives the sin, the minister knows that he is wrong, but the minister never dares to have that kind of delusion."

Du Shi is his ex-wife Du Liangdi, because her father was framed by Li Linfu and divorced, this daughter is the same as his current wife Zhang, they are all people who accompany him when they encounter great changes, and they can be called husband and wife in distress, so their feelings are different.

"Delusional?" Li Longji smiled: "Is it a delusion for a son to inherit his father's business, no, that is an expectation, if the prince wants to ascend the throne and become the emperor, shouldn't he also have his share, is it possible, do you want me to pick another one?" ”

Li Heng had never heard such straightforward and unadorned words, and what was worse was that from these words, he couldn't figure out his father's original intention at all, so he couldn't make a proper response, did he really have to push off this prince?

Li Longji saw that he was speechless, and then the mystery was revealed.

"Li Linfu made a report and let me suppress it, Li Fuguo is now dead, and no one will mention the matter again. Yesterday, Yan Zhenqing was on the bullet seal, I had already admonished Pei Hui, he also admitted his mistake, I punished him for being grounded in the mansion for three months, is the prince satisfied with such a disposition? ”