Chapter 24: Father, you are embarrassed not to give money

Li Ke led a large army to the Lizheng Hall soon, and when he didn't arrive, Li Shimin was informed.

"Huh? Li Ke, came over with a lot of boxes? Li Shimin was a little puzzled, "Let him come over." ”

Empress Eldest Sun was a little unwell today, but it was not good to lie down, and she was sitting in the small garden of the courtyard at this time.

Hearing Li Shimin's words, Empress Changsun smiled and said: "Erlang, you dissipate your anger, there must be something wrong with him coming, don't you scold him, after all, he hasn't caused trouble in the past few days, has he?" ”

Li Shimin was a little speechless, he looked at Empress Changsun and said, "Guanyin, your tolerance for him is already so high now?" Are you content with just a few days of not causing trouble? ”

"People must always be content and happy." Empress Eldest Sun snickered twice.

Li Shimin shook his head, but he didn't say much.

Li Ke soon came over with a lot of things, and Li Shimin saw it from afar, this battle is a bit big, I don't know what this kid is holding over to show off.

Seeing Li Shimin and the eldest grandson queen enjoying the scenery there, Li Ke immediately became excited, hehe, cheap Lao Tzu let you see my ability to make money, eldest grandson Wuji, right? The eldest grandson's family, right? Let me tell you, I will be the richest man in Chang'an City in the future, and my father will not be able to do it, I said it!

"Hurry up! Hurry up! Li Ke greeted loudly and proudly as he walked.

Looking at Li Ke's appearance, Li Shimin sneered, and when Li Ke came, Li Shimin didn't wait for Li Ke to open his mouth to show off, so he directly said loudly: "Li Ke! Lao Tzu didn't bother you, you still dare to come?! ”

"Huh?" Li Ke is stupid, he subconsciously stopped his steps, he hasn't caused trouble recently, could it be that someone else has provoked him, he has nowhere to vent and come to trouble himself again? This is not without precedent.

"What?! Get out of here! Li Shimin saw him stop his steps, and immediately roared angrily.

"Dad, what do you mean, I haven't messed with you recently." Li Kecai couldn't have passed, he stopped in place and asked loudly.

"Didn't mess with me? I ask you, why didn't you come to the court yesterday?! Li Shimin asked with a sneer.

"Forehead...... "Did you go to court yesterday?" This one...... Li Ke really forgot.

But of course he can't say that he forgot, just kidding, isn't it a reason for Li Shimin to say that he forgot?

Thinking of this, he directly said confidently: "Dad, you can't blame me for this!" What's the use of me going to court? I said last time in the court, I am a prince, and it is okay to be a free prince, is it really expected that I will work hard to expand the territory? If I do that, won't it embarrass you and your eldest brother?! ”

Li Shimin rolled his eyes, you really think too highly of yourself.

Empress Changsun glanced at the two men with some amusement, Li Shimin did it on purpose, of course she knew, if he was really angry, he would have sent someone to find Li Ke directly yesterday, how could he wait until today, just now he was still joking with himself, saying that Li Ke, this kid, knows how to hide, and he didn't come to the court yesterday.

"Alright, what kind of are you talking about, get over here, what are you doing here with these boxes?" Li Shimin pointed to the box behind Li Ke.

"You say this, I'm here to give a gift to the queen mother." Li Ke's voice became louder again, and he also reacted, Li Shimin did it on purpose, he was angry!

"Oh? What gift do you give me? "Empress Eldest Sun was a little curious.

"Here, open!" Li Ke pointed to the box and said.

The guards who followed Li Ke directly opened the box, then lifted out a square thing inside, then took out a wooden shelf from the box and assembled it first, and then stood the full-length mirror on the shelf.

The mirrors have been made of wood and all wrapped in a frame, made of the finest wood, sandalwood. However, it is not red sandalwood, although Datang has discovered the wood of red sandalwood, but it is a bit expensive for Li Ke at present, so he uses good sour branch wood, which is relatively cheap.

In fact, the current red sandalwood and ebony are much cheaper than those in the Ming and Qing dynasties, mainly because of the large quantity, and the later generations have almost been cut down.

The outside of the standing mirror was wrapped in a layer of red cloth, looking at such a tall thing, Li Shimin and Empress Changsun were both attracted to attention, and both of them walked over curiously.

"Queen Mother, this is a gift from your son." Li Ke said proudly, as for why he came to Empress Changsun first, firstly, it was naturally because Empress Changsun was the queen, no matter what she did, she would definitely send Empress Changsun first, and secondly, of course, she wanted to cheat money with Li Shimin.

It is impossible to give it away for nothing.

While speaking, Li Ke directly ripped off the red cloth on it!

With a "bang", as the red cloth was torn off, the mercury mirror that should not have appeared in this world appeared in the palace of the Tang Dynasty for the first time.

When she saw the incomparably clear figure on the mirror, Empress Eldest Sun exclaimed "ah"! Even Li Shimin almost exclaimed, but he held back!

"What is this?" Empress Eldest Sun asked in surprise.

"Queen Mother, this is a mercury mirror invented by Erchen, and you have seen the effect." Li Ke said with a smile.

Empress Changsun walked to the mirror with some curiosity, looking at the clear portrait inside, Empress Changsun was amazed, to be honest, people in this era have no chance or condition to see themselves clearly, whether it is a bronze mirror or the surface of the water, it is not so clear after all.

But the mercury mirror at this moment really shines a fine picture of people!

It's so clear!

Although she is a queen, she is also a woman, and women don't like this kind of thing too much!

"Ke'er, you invented this?" Empress Eldest Sun asked with some surprise.

"Yes, I'm not afraid to let you know that this mirror was invented to make money, after all, I still have to prepare a dowry for our sister!" Li Ke said seriously, "For the research and development of this mercury mirror, Erchen has smashed all his pocket money into it for several years, and my house has not even issued monthly orders for several months." ”

"No, when the mirror is successful, I will immediately bring it over to honor you." Li Ke said seriously.

"Ah...... That's really hard for you, I didn't expect you to have this ability, since the funds in your house have been spent, you tell the queen mother about this mirror, how much is it, the queen mother pays. Empress Eldest Sun immediately spoke.

"Then how can you pay, people say that behind every successful man there must be a virtuous woman! My father can become the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, which is absolutely inseparable from your support! As the mother of the Tang Dynasty, you are working hard day by day, and over time you have become ill, as a son, how can I ask you for money if I have something to honor you. ”

"If I marry a princess in the future, I must marry a woman as virtuous as you, and then my sons will treat her well and buy her the best things in the world!" Li Ke said in a serious tone.

Li Shimin next to him was quite satisfied at first, this kid is a little, but this mouth can sometimes speak.

Just listening to it, Li Shimin felt that something was wrong, how could I have ulterior motives for what you said.