In the Tang Dynasty, in terms of threats to Changsun Wuji, there was no one above Li Ke. Now that Li Ke went south to Yangzhou, there was naturally no one in the capital who opposed him all day long. Logically speaking, Changsun Wuji's life should be much more comfortable than before.

But things in the world are not that simple. Although Li Ke is not in Chang'an, there are still constant troubles about Changsun Wuji.

"Chong'er, is there any news coming from Yangzhou?" Changsun Wuji was the new Minister of War. He returned from the Ministry of War's office. The first thing he did was to ask his eldest son Changsun Chong about Yangzhou.

Changsun Wuji had twelve sons, eight of whom were young and did not change their affairs. The older four sons were the smartest and steady in their behavior. Therefore, Changsun Wuji also deliberately cultivated them. Some things are not convenient to leave to outsiders to do, so they will give them instructions.

Changsun rushed back and said, "The news from today is that Li Ke has arrived in Yangzhou and has not seen any major moves yet."

When Changsun Wuji heard this, he nodded and said, "Although Li Ke is younger than you, he is very careful and careless. You need to send someone to keep an eye on Yangzhou. If there is any abnormality, you will immediately report it to me."

Although Li Ke was not in Chang'an, Changsun Wuji did not dare to relax at all, so he sent people to Yangzhou to inquire about Li Ke's news every day.

Changsun rushed back and said, "Dad, don't worry, Yangzhou City is ordered to keep an eye on it every day, and there is no problem."

Changsun Chong is not as frivolous and impetuous as Changsun Huan, and he is more steady and Changsun Wuji is much more at ease.

Changsun Wuji nodded and then asked, "Where is Niu Jinda, has he been to Yangzhou?"

Changsun rushed back and said, "Four days ago, Niu Jinda has passed Sizhou, so he will be in Yangzhou."

Changsun Wuji heard this and said, "It's good that this is good. Li Ke is not an idiot. Only when Niu Jinda, who doesn't have oil and salt, can I feel at ease."

Changsun Wuji asked Niu Jinda to go to Yangzhou, naturally to stumbling to Li Ke and not to make Li Ke go too smoothly in Yangzhou. Changsun Chong also knew Changsun Wuji's intention.

However, since Changsun Wuji returned to his home, he had only a few words before and after, and had already mentioned Li Ke's name. Changsun Chong felt very puzzled.

Changsun Chong asked, "The King of Chu has already gone south and is not in the capital. Why should my father be so worried about him? If my father is too serious, he may force the King of Chu to be in a hurry, which is inappropriate."

Changsun Wuji couldn't help but sigh after hearing what his beloved son said, and a hint of disappointment flashed in his eyes.

Changsun Chong is the eldest son of Changsun Wuji, and no one knows Changsun Chong better than Changsun Wuji. Changsun Chong has always been smart and quite agile. What is even more rare is that he has always been steady and knows how to advance and retreat. He is much better than his younger brother Changsun Huan, and he has the style of heads of family.

But Changsun Chong had one of the most fatal shortcomings, which was also Changsun Wuji's only doubts about handing over the Changsun family to Changsun Chong in the future, that is, Changsun Chong was not cruel enough. This was also the thing that Changsun Chong could not be as good as Li Ke in Changsun Wuji's eyes.

Li Ke is cruel. He is not only cruel to his opponent, but also to himself.

When Li Ke was still a teenager, he could design to kill Kang Sumi and his son in order to save his life, and even more so for his own desire for power, he would be willing to take great risks and control himself to the Turks in exchange for the reputation that ordinary princes would never accumulate in their entire lives.

If there was no such thing as contributing to the Turks, Li Ke would never have grown up so fast in just a few years, so fast that the company commander Sun Wuji could not move him even if he wanted to.

Changsun Chong was weak in literature, and he was far from Li Ke's opponent in terms of bows, horses, riding and shooting, and he was even more unfavorable. However, Changsun Wuji was not worried about these. He was as noble as Changsun Chong. He never lacked opportunities, so he didn't have to rely on martial arts to gain success. What Changsun Wuji really worried about was Changsun Chong's nature.

He is both righteous and indecisive; he is generous and cowardly, and lacks the decisive spirit of a real man who should have in the world.

Changsun Wuji looked at the future destined to succeed him and took charge of the Changsun family's beloved son, and explained patiently: "Li Ke's release from Yangzhou is just a temporary solution. Li Ke is ambitious and will have one day to come back to Chang'an sooner or later. If you and I cannot suppress him tightly by taking advantage of Li Ke's release from the opportunity, and wait for him to return to Beijing, it will be difficult."

Changsun Chong was smart, and he knew what Changsun Wuji said as soon as he heard it. Changsun Chong nodded as he listened to Changsun Wuji's words.

Changsun Wuji looked at his beloved son and knew that he must have understood what he meant, but he only understood after all. With Changsun Chong's temperament, he could learn a lot of words, so Changsun Wuji would not know.

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When Li Ke went south, Changsun Wuji was still a little worried, but after Li Ke left the capital, Prince Li Chengqian lost the threat he had always faced, and his heartstrings that were originally tense every day suddenly relaxed.

Since Li Chengqian took leave of illness and recuperated in the East Palace three days ago, he has not set foot in Hongwen Hall for a full three days.

The crown prince is the crown prince of the country. His health is ill, which is also an important matter for the country. The teacher of Hongwenguan was afraid that Li Chengqian would have a problem with his body, so he did not dare to urge him, so he could only take it for the time being.

However, the great scholars of Hongwenguan did not know that Li Chengqian had not been ill at bedridden at this time, but was singing and dancing in the Eastern Palace to rise to peace.

Guangtian Hall is one of the main halls of the East Palace. It was originally the Prince's Bedroom, and others could not enter easily. But now, as Li Chengqian pretended to be sick, this place has become the place where Li Chengqian enjoys his daily fun with his friends.

"Why is this song again today? I'm already tired of listening to it, it's really meaningless." Since Li Ke claimed to be ill, he has been enjoying music and dance with his friends every day. After several days, he gradually became a little tired of music and dance in the East Palace. Looking at the music girl in the hall, he said impatiently.

Li Chengqian, who watched the music and dance in the East Palace, naturally felt boring when he watched it too much, but his friends were just right in the mood to watch it.

Du He, the son of Du Ruhui, who has always been with Li Chengqian, said to Li Chengqian: "The musicians in the prince's uterus are all the best. Whether it is folk art, dance posture, or appearance, they are excellent. How can they be bored?"

Du He's words were both true and somewhat flattering. However, after hearing Du He's words, Li Chengqian shook his head and asked, "In your opinion, how about the music and dance in the palace in this palace be compared to Pingkangfang?"

Although Du He was young, he was also an old guest in the brothel. He thought for a while and replied: "There are different apprentices in the brothels in the prince's uterus, and they all have their own merits."

When Li Chengqian heard this, his interest grew higher and he asked hurriedly: "I want to visit Pingkangfang, do you think it's okay?"

As soon as Li Chengqian's words came out, several people in the hall suddenly exclaimed in surprise and hurriedly said, "The crown prince is the crown prince of the country. If he goes to the brothel, it may be inappropriate. If he asks people to know, it will hinder the reputation of the crown prince."

If the prince is walking in the brothel, it would be a bad idea if he lets people know, but it is obvious that Li Chengqian has this idea for a day.

Li Chengqian said: "Sanlang is also a regular visitor in brothels, why didn't he lose his reputation? I am the crown prince and the crown prince of the Tang Dynasty. What is there to compare with him? I have gone to Pingkangfang to settle."
Chapter completed!