Chapter Twenty-Nine: A Conversation with Prince Chengqian
Except for Princess Qinghe, who was still frowning and wondering where this fourth uncle jumped out, the other princes and princesses didn't seem to care much about this stupid Li Yuanba standing in place.
Or maybe I have doubts in my heart, but on the surface, I deliberately ignore them.
But no matter what they think, in front of this group of beautiful girls and beautiful girls, Li Yuanba has a sense of accomplishment, because these more than 20 people, no matter how noble your status is, no matter how old you are, you have to call him Uncle Sheng, this is the bloodline.
If there is a disobedient person, go up and cut him directly!
This is addicted to finding the prince's bad luck, and it is estimated that Li Yuanba is also the first in the ages.
Just when Li Yuanba was caught in the infinite world of his own Italian silver, someone finally came to stir up the situation.
"Where did you enter, this palace is full of princes and princesses, why don't you kneel when you see it, aren't you afraid of being dragged out and punished with a cane?"
The crown prince Li Chengqian, limping in front of the princes and princesses, looked up at this young man who seemed to be about the same age as himself, but his figure was obviously much stronger than himself, and asked coldly.
Li Chengqian, as the crown prince, will be put in the future, that is, the legendary child king, which naturally attracts the attention of all the children of the Li family present. So as Li Chengqian's words landed, the eyes of all the princes and princesses present turned to Li Yuanba in front of him.
In fact, when Li Chengqian limped towards Li Yuanba, Li Yuanba knew who this lame young man was.
According to historical records, Li Chengqian, the crown prince of the Tang Dynasty, suffered from foot disease and was disabled.
As for the reason why he suffered from foot disease, one of the versions says that it was because once he was riding a horse, his horse was frightened by a flock of chickens, and then Li Chengqian fell off the horse, and then the horse's front hooves jumped up, and when the horse's hooves hit the ground, they stepped on his legs, and then he was lame.
However, Li Yuanba is more inclined to another version, that is, Li Chengqian inherited the 'qi disease' of his mother's eldest grandson, and when Li Chengqian was born, his mother was only 15 years old, and as the first fetus born at an early age, the congenital physique was insufficient, so it caused Li Chengqian's congenital foot disease.
Looking at this tragic prince of the Tang Dynasty, Li Yuanba found that this kid looked really similar to Li Shimin, not only did he have Li Shimin's charm in his gestures, but he even spoke in a somewhat similar tone, no wonder Li Shimin made him the prince when he was eight years old.
Li Yuanba looked at the blinking eyes standing behind Li Chengqian, who were curiously glancing at his princes and princesses, and said, "Does it matter who I am?" But you, as the prince of the Tang Dynasty, are you so unruly, allowing your brothers and sisters to gather together and make noise? What a system this becomes! ”
Li Yuanba's voice was very loud, and the tone of his speech naturally took on a preachy tone, which made the royal nobles feel like they were facing Old Master Kong in the Hongwen Pavilion.
Li Chengqian was obviously stunned after hearing Li Yuanba's words, but then his face was angry, and he scolded: "How this prince disciplines his brothers and sisters, that's the prince's business, you don't need to worry about it." I advise you to answer this prince's question honestly, otherwise you won't have your good fruit to eat after a while!" ”
Hearing Li Chengqian's annoyed and angry words, Li Yuanba was speechless, and said in his heart: "No wonder this kid will be a favorite child in the future, and he was abandoned by his uncle and eldest grandson Wuji, and finally plotted to rebel. Like this kid's temperament, he is not suitable to be a prince at all! ”
Thinking of this, Li Yuanba sighed in his heart and said, "Just like you just said, if I don't answer your question, it's my own business, so I won't worry about you." Since I can stand here without anyone bombarding me, it naturally proves that I am worthy to be here. As for whether I will have good fruit to eat, I don't know, I just know that you kid is going to be unlucky! ”
After finishing speaking, Li Yuanba stretched out his hand and nodded in the direction of the entrance of the main hall.
Everyone looked over along Li Yuanba's fingers, but saw two people standing at the door, who else was not Li Shimin and Empress Changsun and his wife?
It's just that at this moment, Li Shimin's face is expressionless, and he can't see joy and anger at all, as for the eldest grandson queen, she is still graceful and luxurious, and the corners of her mouth are always with a gentle smile.
Suddenly seeing Li Shimin and Empress Changsun, the princes and daughters were startled, hurriedly saluted the two, and at the same time chanted: "The son has seen the father and the queen (seen the queen mother)!" ”
"Hmmm! Let's all go flat! Li Shimin said with a straight face and a wave of his big hand.
"Father Xie (Queen Mother)!"
A group of princes and princesses got up one after another.
At this time, Li Yuanba walked up, he looked at Li Shimin and his wife standing arm-in-arm, and his eyes suddenly became moist for some reason. Perhaps it was the residual consciousness of this body that was at work, and a faint warmth welled up in his heart.
"Fourth brother, I haven't seen you for so many years, why, don't you know your second sister-in-law?" The corners of Empress Changsun's eyes were faintly shining, and she looked at the fourth brother who was closest to Li Shimin back then, and her soft words trembled slightly.
"Wow!"
Although Empress Changsun's words were soft, they fell into the ears of these princes and princesses, and they became like a bombshell, especially Li Chengqian, whose face changed color again and again.
They couldn't have imagined that this person who seemed to only look like a young man would be their Fourth Emperor Uncle?
However, some people are worried and some people are happy, no one noticed that Li Tai, the king of Yue, who was standing at the back of everyone, had a smile on his face, this smile came and went quickly, and he didn't know what the hell this white fat man was doing.
Looking at the dignified and virtuous appearance of Empress Changsun and her peaceful expression, a bright smile appeared on Li Yuanba's face, he bowed to it with a smile, and said: "The love of the year, Yuanba remembers it in his heart!" Over the years, there have been more second sisters-in-law to take care of the royal brother! ”
Empress Eldest Sun took two steps forward, helped Li Yuanba up, and said: "What did the fourth brother say, taking care of His Majesty is the responsibility of the concubine, but over the years, His Majesty has missed the fourth brother very much!" ”
The words in my heart were stuck in my throat, and finally turned into a nodding motion.
"Okay, the fourth brother is his own family, the days are still very long, it's not too late to catch up with the old in the future, today is just an ordinary family banquet, don't look too restrained!" Li Shimin looked at his wife and fourth brother, and his heart was also faintly warm.
"That's what Your Majesty said!" Empress Eldest Sun bowed slightly, but when her eyes swept over the crown prince Li Chengqian, a trace of worry flashed in her bright eyes.
Sure enough, I heard Li Shimin say: "Prince, come here!" For Li Chengqian, Li Shimin has always been called the crown prince in front of everyone, not like other princes, who are called titles or milk names. Of course, in private, only Li Shimin's father and son, or when they are hungry in front of the eldest grandson, will they call them Qian'er.
He did this nothing more than to tell everyone that he, the emperor, respected the crown prince, and was also deliberately elevating the status of Tai Li Chengqian.
"Yes, Father!"
Hearing Li Shimin's words, Li Chengqian immediately walked over, but a trace of deeply hidden worry flashed on his face.