CHAPTER XLIII
Li Shimin noticed that Gao Junming was not only because of his intentional attachment, but more importantly, he was once a person close to Li Jiancheng, and he believed that the people around Li Jiancheng were the most useful and reliable.
Although he thinks so and believes in Gao Junming's sincerity, but betrayal of this kind of thing, there will be a second time if there is a first time. As the head of the man, he is still suspicious, and he believes that it is necessary to prevent it from happening. Otherwise, adhering to the principle of "employing people without suspicion, and suspecting people without use", this person can be completely abandoned. At this time, it is the time to employ people, and there are still many big things that need to be done. His choice is to control Gao Junming, not not to use it.
"This king remembers that Master Gao has a baby son? I've been on the battlefield before. ”
Gao Junming replied respectfully: "Yes, His Royal Highness King Qin, he was nine years old when he was a child. ”
"Please come into the palace to play." Li Shimin said briskly.
Why did he suddenly call his son to the palace to play? There must be something strange about this proposal, he contemplated, fortunately, his thinking was quite reliable, he betrayed Li Jiancheng and took refuge in King Qin, could it be that Li Shimin was suspicious? It was also normal for King Qin to have doubts. He thought about it for a long time and understood that he wanted to call Ziang to the Qin Palace's mansion as a hostage. "He is the only son of Wechen." Gao Junming thought to himself that Li Shimin could let go of a horse because Ziang was an only son, and don't beat his idea.
"That's right, this king loves with adults, and the same love will be like loving his own son."
Although Li Shimin said three "loves" in one sentence, Gao Junming knew that he still couldn't change the identity of Ziang's hostage. "Your Highness." Gao Junming's salutation means opposition.
Of course, Li Shimin knew what he meant, and his face darkened.
"The subordinates are just worried that Ziang's residence in the palace will definitely arouse the suspicion of the prince." Gao Junming continued to plead.
"It doesn't matter, he's just a child, just ask him to come and play with the princes. This king didn't imprison him in the mansion like a prisoner all the time, and it was okay to go back to the mansion if he wanted to, so Master Gao thought too much. And don't worry, Lord Gao, the king's mansion is not allowed to be visited by others at will. ”
"Ziang often goes in and out of the palace, and I'm afraid that the prince will also be suspicious of his subordinates, so he can't serve by the prince's side."
"Don't worry, this king will often take him to other palaces to meet other princes. It will not make people think that he is being detained in the palace, and this king has no intention of doing so. The children of the courtiers often enter the palace, and there is not only one Ling Gongzi, the eldest brother will not pay attention to a child, and he will not be suspicious. And the eldest brother has almost never seen Ling Gongzi's face, and even if he has seen it occasionally, he has long forgotten it. Don't worry, sir. ”
Gao Junming realized that King Qin's mind had been decided, and he did not change it, so he did not speak again.
"Do you know the king's intentions?" Li Shimin thought for a moment and said, "Because there are still many big things waiting for you to do." ”
"Let your son move in tomorrow." Li Shimin left in style.
Gao Junming, who was helpless, returned to the mansion and began to prepare for Ziang to live in the Qin Palace. Early the next morning, Gao Junming took Xiao Ziang to the Qin Wangfu in a sedan chair, and the subordinates who followed Gao Ziang naturally could not be brought into the Qin Wangfu, so he only ordered a subordinate to carry the items temporarily. Gao Ziang asked suspiciously, "Father, where are we going?" ”
"Father will take you to the Qin Palace."
"Why do you want to go to the palace to play, I'm fine with Wanning and them."
"Because my father wants you to see the world more, Wanning and Pinhong want to go, but they can't go."
Far away from the palace, Gao Junming and his son got off the sedan chair. Gao Junming took Gao Ziang's little hand and explained as he walked: "Ziang, when you arrive at the palace, you must be obedient." ”
"Well, father, I'll be obedient." Gao Ziang responded, "But what if I miss home?" Can I go home if I want to? ”
"This ......" Gao Junming knew that Ziang was not free, "this, when you want to go home, tell King Qin that he allows you to go home, and you can go home." Because you live in the palace, you have to listen to your master at all times, and listen to the words of the king of Qin, you know? King Qin likes sensible good boys, don't make His Royal Highness King Qin angry. In this way, if you ask him to go home, he will agree. Do you understand? ”
"Father, I understand, I will be sensible."
After speaking, the father and son didn't say anything more, but the pace seemed to be getting slower and slower. When he arrived at the gate of the mansion, Gao Junming stroked Ang's little hand and said, "Ziang, it won't be long before my father will take you home." ”
The boy Ang was a lot relieved because of this sentence.
In the Qin Palace, the father and son were warmly entertained. It wasn't until late afternoon that Gao Junming returned to the house.
As soon as he returned to the house, he ran to the study to stay quietly, his butt was not yet hot, and in contemplation, he saw Xie Xiwen's personal maid running over anxiously: "Master, go and see Madame." ”
"Madame! What's wrong with Madame? Gao Junming asked in surprise.
"The slave thinks that Madame needs you now."
When Gao Junming came to Xie Xi's study, he saw her crying in grief. Gao Junming waved his hand to the maids and said, "You all go out." ”
"Yes." Everyone retreated and closed the door.
Gao Junming walked up to Xie Xiwen and called out softly: "Madam." ”
Xie Xiwen, who was sitting at the round table, turned around, hugged him tightly, and cried bitterly in his arms for a while before he choked up and said, "Master, do you have to catch my child?" He's so young. ”
Xie Xiwen has never cried in front of her subordinates, and at this time, she doesn't care about any face. Let Ziang want to be in danger, let his wife be so sad and sad, Gao Junming felt sorry for them.
He held Xie Xiwen in his arms and let her vent. After a long time, Xie Xiwen was a little tired, and his soft voice comforted him: "Madam, don't worry." King Qin is wise and will not attack Ziang. It won't be long before King Qin will let him go. ”
"Really?"
"Well, King Qin is just afraid that at this life-and-death juncture, his husband will do something unfavorable to him."
"Why should they take my child when their prince seizes the throne?"
"Madam, I believe that for the husband, Ziang will be fine. When you arrive at the palace, you will also have a long experience. Gao Junming paused and said, "The eldest grandson is extremely knowledgeable, when you want to see Ziang, tell the eldest grandson, she will agree." ”
Xie Xiwen still refused: "But I want Ziang to be safe and secure in the house." ”
"I believe that as a husband, it won't be long before Ziang will be brought back safe and sound." Gao Junming sighed a long breath, and then said firmly. Xie Xiwen saw that he was so sure, and finally felt a lot more at ease.
At this time, several people in the courtyard were also discussing.
"Ma'am, what's the matter?"
"It must be because of the little master. The little young master is gone, and he doesn't know whether he is dead or alive. ”
"What do you say? The little master will definitely be fine. Some subordinates were indignant when they heard "whether they were dead or alive", and they watched the little young master grow up since childhood, not to mention Mrs., even the subordinates were very reluctant. After a while, someone patted him on the shoulder and said, "You can rest assured, the master will not let the little master have anything to do." ”
Many people are worried about the fate of the little master, with the same sad face and sighing, while some people have a cold face.