Chapter 17: Yuan Zheng
In the Tang Dynasty, there was no such thing as the Spring Festival. It's called Yuanzheng. Every house is lit up. Full of joy. In the morning, the minister pays New Year's greetings to the emperor and has a meal with the emperor before he can go home to reunite with his family.
Li Shen pretended to be sick and didn't go for this meal. Because today is the day of delivery. The order of the princes was completed. Li Shen checked one by one in the morning. Fear of something slipping through. After the inspection, they were all wrapped in linen. Avoid bumps. It was past noon. Li Shen set off for delivery. The first to be sent to Li Tai, the king of Wei. Inevitably there was a burst of subtlety. Received the money. The next one. King of Shu, King of Jiang. The last king of Yue was in the palace of Concubine Yan De.
Li Zhen personally came out to greet him. "Tenth brother. Why did you send it yourself. ”
"I've seen starlings, they're clumsy. Don't worry about them, you need to watch it" Li Shen thought to himself, I can't say that I am afraid that you will not give money.
"Oh. Come on, come in. Li Zhen didn't doubt it. Let Li Shen in
"All moved in. Handle with care. Don't bump into it. Be careful," Li Shen instructed the eunuch to move all the tables and chairs in.
"Starling. Where are you putting them?" asked Li Shen
"Just leave it in the courtyard. I'll ask people to pack up and move in later. Come, go into the foyer and drink some water. Li Zhen replied
"Okay. Zhang is in charge. Take them back first. I've got something going on here. Li Shen commanded Zhang Wang
"Yes. Your Highness," Zhang Wang responded. Walked away with people
Li Shen followed Li Zhen to the front hall and sat down. Li Zhen poured Li Shen a glass of water. Then asked. "Tenth brother. Why didn't you go to today's banquet? I heard you were sick. But now that I see that you are so strong, you won't pretend to be sick and not go to the banquet. ”
Li Shen picked up the cup. He said softly without even his eyelids. "Starling, don't say it. ”
Li Zhen was stunned for a moment and continued. "You're so bold. In order not to go to the banquet. Dare to lie to Aya? ”
Li Shen glanced at Li Zhen and continued to take a sip of water, and then said, "Who said that." I have a headache in the morning. It would be fine in the afternoon. ”
"You can really do it," Li Zhen said helplessly. Then he whispered to Li Shen.
"Why don't you go. In this way, Aya will not like it, do you know that the king of Wei made a poem today. His Majesty applauded it. And a lot of rewards were given. ”
"Starling, what does this have to do with you and me." Li Shen recovered
"You didn't see that the fourth brother had that thought. And Aya seemed to be willing. Li Zhen said in a low voice
"Starling, the fourth brother is not moved. It doesn't have much to do with you and me. We're going to make a show in the future. Li Shen reminded him vaguely, don't get involved.
"I know. But even if it's a fan, there's a difference. If Joaya loves you. Your fiefdom is abundance. And it's also close to Chang'an, on the contrary, who doesn't want to have a good fiefdom. Besides, the DPRK and China must also have allies to exchange news, otherwise the news will be blocked after a long time. We don't know when disaster strikes. ”
"Fourth brother has looked for you?" As soon as Li Shen heard it, he guessed that Li Tai should have looked for Li Zhen
"I said something in private in the morning. But he didn't make it clear that he wanted to fight. You just want to be close to me. Li Zhen replied truthfully.
"Close? Do you believe in Him? I don't believe it anyway. Mynah. We're still young. It should not be involved. Now Aya is in the prime of life. Who can say what will happen in a few decades. Let's wait a few years. Li Shen explained
"Well, tenth brother, what you said makes sense. We were still in the prime of life. It's me who is in a hurry. Li Zhen replied
"Okay, starling. It's not early. It's time for me to go. Listen to me and don't move now. I'm definitely not involved. I don't want to fight. I just want to be a second generation emperor. Enjoy life," Li Shen said and turned around and left
And Li Zhen looked at Li Shen silently and muttered, "Don't you really want to be that position?"
Li Shen went to the division room. took out two hundred and ten yuan to Zhang Wang. One hundred and fifteen of them are used to be the accounts of the capital into the company's house. Sixty habits are a layer of dividends this time, and Li Shen makes up the whole thing. Let Zhang Wang send it down. And let Zhang Wang tell the craftsmen. This is the first time to do business. So let's taste some sweetness. Dividends will be paid on a monthly basis. Then Li Shen left. And Zhang Wang finished distributing the red to everyone, and the craftsmen were all delicious. It's a lot at a time.
Li Shen returned to the Daji Hall and put the money away. Just waiting for Wei Guifei. Today is the Zhengyuan Festival, and Li Shimin will definitely have a family banquet in the evening. This Li Shen must go. Nearly in the evening, a eunuch came to inform that the family banquet was held in the Shenlong Temple. Now it's time to pass.
Li Shen followed Wei Guifei to the Divine Dragon Palace. The Divine Dragon Hall is huge. It is usually a resting place for Li Shimin. As soon as I entered the main hall, I was stunned. Dozens of tables were placed throughout the main hall. It's not like it used to be one person and one person. I don't know when Li Shimin asked Zhang Wang to do it. Such a big business. Li Shen thought blindly and walked in. Of course, Wei Guifei is going to the concubine. And Li Shen saw Li Mengjiang. And he walked over.
"I've seen my sister. My sister has been doing well lately," Li Shen greeted. Li Mengjiang now lives in the princess courtyard, and all princesses have to live in the princess courtyard after they are eight years old. Second, to learn the books of female red and female virtue.
"My sister is fine. My brother was worried. The younger brother is in the temple and reads. Li Mengjiang asked Li Shen about his studies when they met.
"Read, read." Li Shen nodded hurriedly. He has watched the TV series, in fact, Li Shen and Li Mengjiang basically have no contact with each other. Li Shen did not return to Chang'an after his appearance. Li Mengjiang didn't go out after getting married. But Li Shen is the modern Li Shen. He didn't want this family relationship to break. After all, they are siblings.
After a while, Li Shiminmin and Empress Changsun came. Li Shen heard that Empress Changsun was overly sad and seriously ill after Li Yuan's death, so she felt in poor spirits now. Suddenly, Li Shen thought that the eldest grandson queen hadn't died in Zhenguan for ten years. The cause of death was a gas disease. Li Shen guessed that it should be pneumonia. In this era, pneumonia is a terminal disease. And Li Shen had penicillin in his hand. Although it is not yet known whether it is good or not. It can be effective. Li Shen can't save it. According to Li Shen's knowledge. After the death of Empress Changsun. It's up to the old to preside over the big and small affairs. If he's trying a little harder, he might be able to seal the back.
"Open a banquet~~" A banquet interrupted Li Shen's thoughts. I just don't think about it anymore. Who knows if it's pneumonia. We'll talk about that then. Maybe it's not pneumonia. His medicine was useless.
Li Shimin said a few words briefly, and everyone began to take their seats. Of course, Li Shen was at the prince's table. And Wei Guifei followed the other four concubines to share the table with Li Shimin. During the period, singing and dancing were leveled. The court band is blowing, playing and singing, and it is not lively. After eating, it is the New Year's Eve that is keep. The concubines and princesses all went back. Only the crown prince and the prince were left to follow Li Shimin to keep the New Year. Li Shen, on the other hand, found a place in the corner to sit down and take a nap.
During this period, Li Tai, the king of Wei, was the most active. Various performances in front of Li Shimin. made Li Shimin laugh. On the other hand, the prince's face was very bad.
In fact, Li Shen has heard that the prince has started to be a little good this year. Likes to tell lies. Donggong Nengchen often speaks. In fact, in Li Shen's view, he is a child in the rebellious period of youth.
The more you don't let me do it, the more I do. And this year, Li Shimin is too fond of Li Tai. Because Li Tai is fat, it is inconvenient to walk, and he can even enter the palace in a sedan chair.
This made Li Chengqian, a rebellious child, jealous, so he gave up on himself even more. In fact, Li Shen thought that Li Chengqian was stronger than several of their brothers. And it was carefully cultivated by Li Shimin. It's just that Li Shimin always feels that it is not enough. His oppressive education eventually led to the collapse of Li Chengqian.