There are only five days left until the martial arts tournament in mid-April.

Li Wuchang's current state is: he doesn't listen to things outside the window, and he only practices Cangyan Jue.

I tried all kinds of ways to vow to enter the middle level of the five grades before the martial arts conference, but unfortunately I always felt that something was missing, and the legendary opportunity was really magical, and it was delayed.

On this day, as always, he practiced in Xuanpingfang for a whole day, and after returning to the Li Mansion, the chief housekeeper handed Li Wuchang two invitations.

Invitation from Prince Lu Xuanyi.

There is also an invitation from the second prince Lu Xuandong.

The banquet lasted only one day.

"When did I become a sweetheart?" Li Wuchang looked at the two exquisite invitations and shook his head.

The reason for the two princes' treats is the same, saying that they are grateful for your generosity, and it seems that these two people have raised a lot of silver taels during this time, and they may have been praised by the emperor, so they thought about treating.

In fact, it is.

Not long ago, at the court meeting, the emperor asked how Mrs. Lin was doing to raise military salaries.

Mrs. Lin replied that the saint was wise, and the people of Chang'an were mostly concerned about the imperial court, and strongly supported the imperial court's policy of donating money and accepting su, and had raised more than 2.1 million taels of military salaries these days.

All the officials were taken aback.

It's only been a few days?2.1 million taels?

The emperor immediately laughed, praising the people for their sensibility, and praising Mrs. Lin for his neatness, and the officials should take it as an example, and the emperor praised Mrs. Lin in front of everyone is not once or twice, which shows that the emperor's love and trust for Mrs. Lin is indeed unparalleled.

The two brothers, Lu Xuanyi and Lu Xuandong, took the opportunity to play and said that they had also raised some silver taels, which could be used to support the army for a period of time.

The results are striking.

The two brothers actually raised 900,000 taels of silver, including more than 560,000 taels for Lu Xuanyi and more than 300,000 taels for Lu Xuandong, which was really shocking.

The two princes completely relied on their own connections to raise money from the prince in Chang'an City, and it was rare to raise so many silver taels in a short period of time.

After hearing this, the emperor was also stunned for a moment, and was impressed by the two sons and praised them vigorously.

More than 300,000 taels of silver, enough to support the two armies of Jizhou for several months, and in these few months, we can come up with a way to solve the external troubles in Jizhou.

The hundred officials took the opportunity to slap the sycophants loudly and coaxed the emperor to be happy.

The two princes showed their faces fiercely, and they were praised again, and they were very happy, and they sent invitations to thank you for your strong support, and by the way, enhance your feelings.

Lu Xuanyi's invitations are mostly sent to the eldest sons of major families, and they are also his sponsors this time, there are dozens of them, Li Wuchang is an exception, just an inconspicuous concubine, who is also invited.

Lu Xuandong's invitation was sent to some of his second sons, concubines, who were his usual friends, and also the people who helped him this time, there were also dozens of people, and Li Wuchang was also invited.

Lu Xuanyi and Lu Xuandong both have their own circles, and few people can make friends with the two princes, but Li Wuchang has become a guest of the two, which is too rare.

Eating and drinking between sons and brothers is not a big deal.

But this time, Li Lingwu heard the news, called Li Wuchang to instruct him, said a lot, all kinds of hints, in short, let Li Wuchang keep a low profile.

After listening to this, Li Wuchang said: "The Li Mansion is loyal to the emperor, not any prince, father, do you mean that?"

Li Lingwu was stunned, he couldn't imagine that Li Wuchang was an understanding person.

Li Wuchang shrugged his shoulders and said: "Father, in fact, you can say it directly, the son is lazy and doesn't like to analyze and analyze, in case he understands it wrongly and loses the face of the Li Mansion, it will be bad." ”

After a pause, he continued: "If there is nothing to do, my son will go back." ”

Li Lingwu said with a smile: "You kid, it's like this every time, it's annoying to stay for a while." ”

Li Wuchang said respectfully: "You are a high-ranking and powerful person, there are so many things every day, isn't my son afraid of disturbing you!"

Li Lingwu said: "Father will ask you again, how is your martial arts practice? Last time, I said that if you can't pass three rounds, I will throw you to Jizhou, which is not a joke." ”

Li Wuchang said with a smile: "My son didn't joke with you, it's just three rounds, even if I don't know a trace of martial arts, I am sure enough to survive." ”

Li Qing on the side said with a smile: "You are confident, the first and second grades are okay, with your small means, maybe it is really over, but what if you meet a master?"

Li Wuchang smiled coquettishly and said, "Since Uncle Qing doubts my ability to pass the test, why don't our uncles and nephews make a bet, I won't bet with you on silver, because I have a lot more silver than you." ”

After thinking for a while, he continued: "In this way, next time something big happens in Chang'an City, Uncle Qing, you don't have to send someone to keep an eye on me." ”

Li Qing was stunned for a moment, and said lightly: "You kid, do I always send someone to follow you?"

Li Wuchang cut off and said: "Everyone understands people, let's talk about the last time the Chengxi Jin Dynasty and the Hanshui Gang fought each other, Uncle Qing, you sent no less than seven good hands to follow me in turn, I deliberately didn't run, took them shopping, you tell me, find out what? It's not a waste of time." ”

Li Qing was surprised: "You actually know that it's seven?"

Li Wuchang explained: "I not only know that they are seven people, I even know what their names are, what they look like, where they live, how their martial arts are, and what weaknesses they have, such as the leader of the team is called Tiedu, nicknamed Flying Eagle, forty-three years old, six-grade primary strength, good at using big knives, and the lower plate is very stable, but the movements are not very flexible, and he likes to visit Fenghualou and drink spirits." ”

Listening to Li Wuchang's eloquent talk, Li Qing was stunned.

Li Wuchang smiled and said, "There's nothing strange about it, I told you last time, Dongshi is all my people, and I can't hide any trouble." I don't rely on martial arts, just like a group of good players, these two are confident that I can break through three rounds in the martial arts conference. ”

There was an awkward silence.

Li Lingwu suddenly snorted coldly, and then scolded: "Get out of here!"

Li Wuchang immediately laughed and said: "Get out, get out!"

With that, slowly exit the room.

At the same time, I secretly thought in my heart, heh, I sent a group of masters to follow a bastard boy, and he was used as a monkey, and the details were checked by someone, and no one could accept it.

After Li Wuchang went out, Li Qing's face became a little ugly, and said: "Big brother, I disappointed you again this time, I already have a high estimate of impermanence, and I sent Tie Du, a six-rank beginner master, to be discovered by him." ”

Li Lingwu shook his head and said: "After the battle in the west of the city, he deliberately hinted that we were planned by him, can't you see it, he just wants to put things on the table, and then take a look at my attitude by the way, and then be ready to wait for us to investigate, to retreat as advance, not to mention Tiedu, even if you go out in person, you can't find anything." ”

Li Qing frowned and said, "So, the incident in the west of the city is really provoked by him?"

Li Lingwu snorted and did not answer.

Last time, Li Qing said that if Li Wuchang knew martial arts, his achievements would definitely be above Li Wufeng.

Now it seems that even if Li Wuchang doesn't know martial arts, it is very possible to surpass Li Wufeng's achievements.

Alas, it's a pity that it's a concubine.

......

Pingkangfang, the hall on the second floor of Fenghua Building, is staggered and happy.

The second floor has been reserved by the prince for the whole night and is used for banquets.

There were a lot of guests, and after Li Wuchang followed his eldest brother Li Wufeng in, he found a corner by himself to drink and drink, and practiced internal skills by the way, and behaved very low-key.

Although most of the guests know each other, they don't have any friendship.

Most of the people the prince is good friends with are "progressive factions", while Li Wuchang is a typical "gentleman faction".

Lu Xuanyi took the wine glass and toasted around.

Lin Di and Liu Xuan are on both sides, as if they are the celebrities next to the prince.

Zhou Chengwang and Zheng Wenlong were also there, chatting with Li Wufeng, the three of them were tightly surrounded by the major princes, they were all the successors of the powerful family, and they were also the leaders of this banquet, so they received infinite attention.

When Lu Xuanyi took Lin Di and Liu Xuan into the encirclement, it caused a sensation again.

Four of the five sons of Chang'an, plus Zhou Chengwang, Zheng Wenlong, Han Dade, Zhang Yanbang and other sons with heads and faces, Chang'an City has not had this kind of scene for a long time.

"Wufeng, what about your fourth brother impermanence, why don't you see anyone?" Lu Xuanyi looked around, but didn't find Li Wuchang's figure, Li Wuchang was a distinguished guest, and Li Wuchang gave the most money this time.

There was something strange about the people around.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince also entertained that gentleman?

What the hell is going on?

Zhou Chengwang and Zheng Wenlong were also shocked and didn't know what was going on.

Li Wuchang was hot wine and food in the corner, covering the vegetable bowl or wine jug with his hands, and with a little effort, the wine and food that had become cold immediately became steaming.

Thieves are fun.

"Li Gongzi, it turns out that you are here!"

The voice rang out.

Li Wuchang hurriedly collected his efforts and looked up.

It turned out to be the little eunuch next to Lu Xuanyi, who served in the house.

Li Wuchang smiled: "Yu Nei, such a coincidence?"

Then he raised his hand and invited, "Sit!"

Yu Nei said with a smile: "Gongzi Li, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is looking for you!"

sighed in his heart, this Li Gongzi was still so free and easy, he didn't show disdain because he saw a eunuch, nor did he flatter because he saw a red man next to the prince, he spoke approachable, but kept his distance.

Such a coincidence?

Hehe, what is that? It's like meeting someone you know, that's all.

Yu Nei Shi silently sighed in his heart, he had seen so many sons, only Li Wuchang gave people a different feeling, neither humble nor arrogant, and the tone of his speech was like a spring breeze.

Li Wuchang didn't know Xiao Jiujiu in the heart of the inner servant, stood up, and muttered to himself: "Alas, so many pillars of the imperial court are not good to entertain, why are you looking for me? I'm here to make soy sauce!"

Then he smiled bitterly at Yu Nei and said, "Yu Nei Shi, please lead the way." ”

Under the leadership of the inner servant, Li Wuchang soon came to the circle.

"Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince has never been seen before!" Li Wuchang bowed.

Basic etiquette still needs to be in place.

Most of the sons and brothers around looked surprised, they didn't expect that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince had really invited Li Wuchang, a bastard boy.

Lu Xuanyi laughed, walked over to help, and said: "Everyone, everyone must know this Li Wuchang, this time he also made a great contribution to the imperial court, and gave 15,000 taels of silver to support Jizhou. ”

There was an uproar.

Li Wuchang actually came out so much?

This kid is very good at sycophants!

Looking at the different expressions of the people around him, Li Wuchang coughed lightly and said, "Your Royal Highness the Prince, don't say that, it's just your duty to do your best for the imperial court." ”

Zhang Yanbang on the side sneered in his heart, secretly thinking that there was something great, it was shameless to extort money from my Zhang family and use it to tie up with His Royal Highness the Prince.

Although Zhang Yanbang was disdainful in his heart, he was very polite and interjected: "Everyone, my impermanence cousin is right, it is only my duty to do my best for the imperial court, in addition to the fifteen thousand taels of His Royal Highness the Prince, my impermanence cousin also supported the second highness of twelve thousand taels." ”

As soon as these words came out, most of the people around them frowned.

It is no secret that there is a secret fight between His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the Second Prince, and they each have a group of supporters, which can be regarded as two circles.

With Li Wuchang's ability and identity, he couldn't enter any circle at all before.

This time, Li Wuchang took the opportunity to support both the crown prince and the second prince, what does this mean?

Pedal two boats?

Li Wuchang supported the second prince for 12,000 taels and did not deliberately keep it secret, Zhang Yanbang overheard it, and now he said it in front of so many people, making it clear that he wanted Li Wuchang to look good.

Lu Xuanyi didn't show anything abnormal, just glanced at Li Wuchang.

In fact, he also knew about this matter, and he was looking for an opportunity to test Li Wuchang's attitude, and he wanted to say it to Zhang Yanbang, and he happened to listen to Li Wuchang's explanation.

Li Wuchang shrugged his shoulders and said with a smile: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince cares about Jizhou, and personally went to the Dongli Restaurant to find him, and naturally he fully supports him, as for the second prince, he introduced a business to me before, so he supported him with 12,000 taels, in addition to supporting the imperial court, on the other hand, it can be regarded as a favor for him." ”

Seeing everyone's surprised looks, Li Wuchang explained again: "In this matter, Prince Wenlong can testify, I was recommended by the second prince to help the old lady of the Zheng family see a sick illness and receive a thousand taels, that's it." ”

Zheng Wenlong understood, and immediately smiled: "Everyone, this is indeed the case, Li Wuchang, this kid is indeed a businessman, he casually helped his grandmother to check his pulse, and he received a thousand taels, what a profiteer, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince should be careful of what strange requests this kid will make in the future, this kid is fine!"

It turned out that there was still this layer of origin, and everyone understood it.

Lu Xuanyi is a human spirit, and instantly understood what Li Wuchang meant, knowing that neither of them wanted to be guilty or get closer, he smiled and said: "No matter what, Impermanence has made a big effort this time, come, everyone has a cup of Impermanence!"

Li Wuchang took the wine glass and drank it all.

At the same time, I was very helpless.

Lu Xuanyi toasted Li Wuchang in front of so many people, gave enough face, and made it clear that he regarded Li Wuchang as his own.

The prince's own person is not so easy to be.

To be honest, Li Wuchang didn't want to get involved in the little bit of the fight between the princes, but whether he wanted it or not, it seemed that he had fallen into it now.

Although Li Wufeng is also close to Lu Xuanyi, he is the eldest son of the Li Mansion after all, and Lu Xuanyi will only be polite to him and will not embarrass him.

Li Wuchang is different, he has no status, in case Lu Xuanyi secretly tells him to do some shady things, will he do it or not?

Alas, walking on thin ice!