Chapter 47: Inside Chang'an City (2)
After halfway through Shenshi on the afternoon of the sixth day of the first lunar month, Li Shimin changed his clothes and prepared to attend the belated banquet. When he was about to go out, Princess Changsun's personal maid came to report and said that the princess invited him to the princess's bedroom.
Li Shimin, who has been in a good mood recently, looked at Fan Yuniang in front of him carefully. Unlike the thin body of Guanyin maid, the little beautiful lady in front of him is extremely plump. Her whole body is convex and concave, which makes people feel charming. If she pressed under her body, the taste would definitely be ecstatic...
If it weren't for the face of his beloved wife, he would have ordered the young lady of Fan to sleep. However, when the copper coins were reorganized in the temple, Guanyin maid would probably not have refuted his request.
Almost arrived in front of Princess Changsun's bedroom, Li Shimin straightened his little brother and walked in. When he saw his beloved wife lying on her side without bones reading, the evil fire that had just been suppressed could no longer be extinguished.
Li Shimin, regardless of the palace maids around him, pulled off his outer robe indiscriminately, fitted his body and rushed forward.
As Princess Changsun exclaimed first, then whispered and then cried, Li Shimin completed the great cause of conquest with comfort.
Princess Changsun, who had completely become a boneless beauty, gasped for a long time before calming down. She first pinched Li Shimin who was smiling for a few times, and then asked Fan Yuniang to come over to clean up their bodies.
After putting on his clothes, Princess Changsun said seriously: "Erlang, the more I think about it, the more I am suspicious I am."
Li Shimin, who was still immersed in the beautiful feeling, replied casually: "Why do you have any suspicion?"
Seeing Li Shimin carelessly, Princess Changsun pinched his waist and twisted it hard. Amid Li Shimin's painful cry, she said: "In the first day of the lunar calendar, the prince did not have any symptoms of discomfort. Why did he suddenly get sick the next day?
If I was really sick, why didn’t the imperial doctor come to the East Palace when I asked me to inquire? Will it be...?”
Only then did Li Shimin put away his thoughts and carefully pondered the words of his beloved wife.
"Then, according to Guanyin Bi, is there any fraud?"
Princess Changsun shook her head with some worries, "I don't know if there is any fraud. However, Erlang should be careful to deal with it."
Li Shimin, who was wary, followed the advice of Princess Changsun, not only spilled some wine on his inner shirt, but also called Xue Wanjun, the second guard of the right, and Yuchi Gong, the second guard of the left.
Because it involves his own life, Li Shimin explained to the two of Changsun’s suspicion in detail. “Once you both hear any sound, you will break in and pick me up! Never hesitate at all!”
The two of them were shocked and shouted in unison: "Respect the King of Qin!"
From Xizhengyuan to the palace city, you must pass through Xuanwu Gate. Yuchi Gong asked a team of soldiers to wait here. Once things change, it would be easier to help them retreat.
When going to the East Palace to attend a banquet, it is not like visiting the homes of the ministers in the outer palace. According to the rules, there is no need to lead a guard. For safety reasons, Xue Wanjun brought two fires and a total of twenty soldiers, after obtaining Li Shimin's consent.
When he entered Xuanwu Gate, he saw the drunk Changsun Anye walking towards the city gate in one step and three times. Changsun Anye served as the general of the gatekeeper, and he was addicted to drinking. Maybe he was on duty today, so he came to inspect in a drunken manner.
Li Shimin glanced at the princess' half-brother with contempt and passed by.
When Xue Wanjun and Yuchi Gong saw that Li Shimin had not stopped, they rode behind them and whistled away.
Changsun Anye glared at his intoxicated eyes, turned his head to look, and cursed a few vaguely.
The guards of the palace gate, look at me and I look at you, shrinking their necks one by one, just pretending that they didn't see anything.
The father of the Changsun Princess Changsun Sheng died when the princess was eight years old. As the next patriarch, Changsun Anye drove his stepmother Gao, half-brother Changsun Wuji, Changsun Wuyi, and half-sister Changsun out of the house.
Although Li Shimin has been fighting with Changsun, he has been upset for his beloved wife. However, his beloved wife always advised him not to let the deceased Aye not be able to live in peace under the sacred springs. However, Li Shimin has always been angry with Changsun Anye and Changsun Hengan.
Li Shimin was aroused by Changsun Anye, but Xue Wanjun and Yuchi Gong were carefully observing whether there were any abnormal movements along the way.
When they arrived at the gate of the East Palace, twenty guards were guarding outside the gate. Xue Wanjun and Yuchi Gong followed Li Shimin in.
Li Shimin, who put away his mess, subconsciously put his hand on the handle of the sword around his waist after entering the door. Although Xue Wanjun and Yuchi Gong did not dare to do the same thing, their eyes kept exploring around.
When he saw Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji standing in front of the steps from afar, Li Shimin finally confirmed that today would be a Hongmen banquet.
With his friendship with Li Jiancheng, every time he came to the East Palace to attend a banquet, Li Jiancheng would only go out according to etiquette when he was about to arrive in front of the door, and Li Yuanji, who was also a guest, never came out.
Now these two people are here early. If there is no conspiracy, he will not believe it if he beat Li Shimin to death ten thousand times.
Li Shimin deliberately paused, then smiled and walked towards the two of them.
Yuchi Gong and Xue Wanjun who received the signal followed quietly.
Before Li Jiancheng and Li Shimin were polite, Li Yuanji took a step forward, "Today, my three brothers have a drink, why did the second brother bring such pigs and dogs to make fun of it!"
Li Shimin immediately glared at him, and Yuchi Gong and Xue Wanjun were so angry that they quickly lowered their heads, for fear of causing trouble for Li Shimin.
Li Shimin suppressed his anger and said to Li Jiancheng: "Shimin heard that the prince's brother was ill. Today, he brought two thousand-year-old ginseng and several other medicinal herbs. It's a pity that he couldn't find the legendary meat tangerine, otherwise he would definitely be presented to his brother."
As he said that, Li Shimin said without looking back: "General Yuchi, present the gift."
When Li Yuanji saw that Li Shimin ignored him, "You..."
Li Jiancheng patted Li Yuanji's fingers and smiled falsely: "Second brother, don't care, Sanhu's temperament has always been so reckless.
A few days ago, I accidentally caught a cold after drinking, and missed the opportunity to entertain my second brother. Yesterday I just got better, and today I will host my second brother. I hope I won’t blame me for being my second brother.”
Li Shimin clasped his fists and said, "I dare not! Shimin didn't come to visit that day, it was already rude. How dare you blame my brother?"
Li Jiancheng laughed and reached out to inspire, "Discuss the words inside!"
Before Li Yuan entered Chang'an, he had five sons in total.
Li Shimin's twin brother Li Xuanba died of illness ten years ago; his fifth son Li Zhiyun was abandoned by Li Jiancheng who fled in a hurry because of Li Yuan's rebellion seven years ago. Finally, he was ordered to be killed by Yinshi Master loyal to the former Sui Dynasty.
Therefore, when he entered the hall, Li Shimin felt emotion, "Aye, my mother! It's not that the child is unfilial! It's really that the brother and brother are forced to do so. If it's the child who misunderstood the brother and brother today, Shimin vows never to raise the butcher knife first! If this is true, please don't blame Shimin for being ruthless!"
The decorations in the hall are not like Li Shimin's Qin Wang Mansion, where high-legged tables and high-chairs are used. Here, according to the customs of this era, the wine tables of the three guests are placed in the shape of the jeans.
When the three of them sat down, Li Jiancheng raised his glass, "Second brother, drink this glass, just treat it as a pity."
Li Shimin did not hold up the wine glass, and he bowed, "I drank too much at noon and am not sober yet. Moreover, I have never blamed my brother, so why should I apologize?"
When Li Yuanji saw Li Shimin refusing, how could this work? If he doesn't drink, he won't kill him. If he doesn't die, how could the prince be implicated? If the prince is not implicated, he will have no chance.
So, he shouted loudly: "Why are the second brother unhappy today? A real man should keep drinking! Don't be nagging like that girl, come! Drink!"
Li Shimin still ignored Li Yuanji and said to Li Jiancheng: "Let me, please slow down. Why not listen to the singing and dancing first? Then I will accompany you?"
Seeing that Li Shimin was not fooled for a moment, Li Jiancheng drank the wine in one sip, "because of his unwell for the past few days, he didn't dare to drink wine. Instead, he forgot that his second brother kept socializing in the past few days. It's good that it's not too late to enjoy the singing and dancing first, and then drink alcohol."
Since Li Shimin is here, Li Jiancheng is not worried about not having a chance. Forced too close will make him suspicious. Therefore, Li Jiancheng followed Li Shimin's words.
Chapter completed!