"Son-in-law!" Pei Ju almost let him fall off the horse as soon as he saw Li Xiu speak. Then he saw Pei Ju with a bitter look on his face and continued, "Son-in-law, you were too impulsive just now. Even if General Li is in all kinds of trouble, he is your father after all. It is better for a son-in-law to follow me back and admit his mistake. I think General Li will definitely forgive you!"

Pei Ju's words were almost the same as Li Shimin, but what was even more excessive was that he actually called him a son-in-law, which was simply taking advantage of Li Xiu. However, seeing that the other party was so old, Li Xiu could not be too rude, so he could only say helplessly: "Thank you Mr. Pei for your kindness, but are you inappropriate in your name?"

"Isn't it right? I've agreed with your father to get engaged just now, and we'll be a family!" Pei Ju was obviously pretending to be confused. Even if Li Xiu had a quarrel with his family, he was determined to stuff his daughter. Anyway, it was just a concubine who had no feelings, and it would be enough to win over a talented Li Xiu.

When encountering an old scoundrel like Pei Ju, if Li Xiu gave in, he would definitely confirm the marriage immediately. Li Xiu had met many such people in the business world in his previous life, so he simply said coldly: "Mr. Pei, this marriage has not been approved by me from the beginning, and I am no longer a member of the Li family, so who promised you this marriage, you should go and find him!"

After Li Xiu said that, he left and did not give Pei Ju a chance to speak again. At this time, Ma Master also caught up and said to Pei Ju who was stunned: "Pei Gong, Li Xiu is right. General Li promised you this marriage. Then you should go to General Li. And as far as I know, General Li and several other sons have not been married. Why not just pick one of them!"

After Ma said that, he laughed and followed, only Pei Ju stood on the road. Looking at Li Xiu's back as he left, Pei Ju's old face also showed a look of unwillingness. Finally, he suddenly slapped his back and said loudly: "Hmph, the matchmaker's words from his parents. Since Li Jing has agreed to this marriage, don't try to get rid of it easily. You son-in-law, I have decided!"

After getting rid of Pei Ju, Li Xiu couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Then he looked at Li Shimin next to him, hoping that he could leave quickly as soon as possible. However, Li Shimin obviously planned to send him home, which made Li Xiu a little helpless. Finally, he looked at Ma Ye who asked for help, hoping that he could help him. Unfortunately, Ma Ye showed an expression of helplessness at this time. After all, he couldn't drive Li Shimin away.

In desperation, Li Xiu could only try his best to speed up. When he finally returned home, it was already dark. At this time, Li Xiu finally had the opportunity to ask Li Shimin: "Your Highness, it's getting late, and the city gate is probably about to be closed. Don't your Highness go back early?"

"No, I will visit my third sister later, so I will rest at my third sister tonight. General Ma, don't forget to have someone prepare a room for me!" Li Shimin smiled at this time, directly shattering Li Xiu's hope.

In desperation, Li Xiu had to carry Qi Niang off the car first, let Yuechan and Liu'er take care of her, and then went to the living room to talk to Li Shimin and Ma. He thought that with Ma, Li Shimin was there, and Li Shimin should not mention recruitment anymore, but what Li Xiu did not expect was that just after chatting for a few gossips, Li Shimin suddenly said, "Prince Li, I wonder if you can give me an answer to the question I asked you just now?"

Li Xiu couldn't help but smile bitterly when he heard this. It seemed that Li Shimin was determined to make him express his opinion. Although Ma Jun next to him had not heard their previous conversation, he could guess something from Li Xiu's expression. However, he really couldn't interfere in this matter, so he could only look at Li Xiu helplessly again, and now he could only look at him.

Li Xiu pondered for a moment, and finally sighed suddenly and said, "Compared with this insignificant little person, is Your Highness not worried about his current situation at all?"

"Oh? What's there to worry about in this king?" Li Shimin was stunned at this time.

"What Your Highness relies on is nothing more than a richer military merit than His Highness. But now the Prince defeated Liu Heita in Shandong and captured and beheaded him in one fell swoop. When the Prince returns with his military merits, will His Highness the King of Qin..."

"Wait a minute, who said that the prince had captured Liu Heita?" Before Li Xiu finished speaking, Li Shimin suddenly stood up and interrupted him.

"Uh?" Li Xiu was also stunned when he heard this. According to later records, Liu Heita was beheaded by Li Jiancheng at the beginning of the sixth year of Wude. He thought that this matter should have been spread to the capital for a long time, so he wanted to remind Li Shimin that Li Jiancheng would definitely gain a lot of reputation after returning with military merits. Li Shimin would be at a disadvantage by then, so he should focus on this matter rather than staring at himself.

"Boy, don't talk nonsense. Yesterday I read the war report from Shandong. I only mentioned that Liu Heita fled to Hebei after his defeat, but did not mention the prince capturing him. You kid are not guessing it, right?" Ma said with a puzzled look at this time.

"Oh no! This matter is too early!" Li Xiu also secretly complained when he heard it. It seemed that the news that Li Jiancheng had arrested Liu Heita had not reached Chang'an yet, but he told it in advance. How could he fulfill this lie?

Fortunately, just when Li Xiu was panicked, Li Shimin suddenly sneered and said, "Brother's performance in government affairs is indeed good, but when it comes to using troops to fight, it is probably difficult to say. Liu Heita was first defeated by the king, and then gathered a group of mobs to attack. It is reasonable to be defeated by the eldest brother. However, Liu Heita is extremely cunning. As long as the situation is not good, he will immediately escape thousands of miles. Moreover, he has the support of the Turkic people behind him, so it is difficult to capture him!"

Li Shimin belittled Li Jiancheng's military talents in his words and words. He was obviously very confident in his military talents, and his words were not without basis. Liu Heita was indeed very cautious. Although Li Shimin defeated Liu Heita before, he could not catch him. Every time he was defeated, Liu Heita could escape, and then made a comeback like an indestructible young strongman. Even Li Shimin had no choice but to deal with him. So in his opinion, the military talents were far less than his own, Li Jiancheng was even more unlikely to catch Liu Heita.

Seeing Li Shimin so confident, Li Xiu had an idea. He suddenly laughed and said, "Your Highness is such a bad word. Although I have no definite evidence, from my perspective, His Royal Highness can definitely capture and behead Liu Heita during this trip, so as to eliminate future troubles forever!"

"Is the Lieutenant Li a little too confident?" Li Shimin said angrily at this time. He has always been conceited with his military talents, which is also the capital for him to compete with his elder brother for the position of crown prince, so he does not believe Li Xiu's words at all.

"Will His Highness the King of Qin dare to make a bet with Li?" Li Xiu said with a smile.

"What bet?" Li Shimin was also aroused of competitive spirit.

"If Your Highness the Crown Prince does not capture Liu Heita, then I will admit that he will lose the gambling and let him be driven by his highness in the future!" As soon as Li Xiu said this, Ma Jun next to him also changed his face. It was too late to stop him. Then Li Xiu spoke again, "But if Your Highness the Crown Prince captures Liu Heita, I will win by chance. Then Your Highness the King of Qin will promise me that I cannot force me to do anything I don't like in the future!"

"Okay, I'll make a bet with you, but if you lose, don't regret it!" Li Shimin's conceit almost made him agree without hesitation.

"Haha~, Your Highness King Qin is such a cheerful person. If he loses, he will never make a mistake. Uncle Ma can be a witness!" Li Xiu said as he stretched out his palm. Li Shimin also slapped him three times without hesitation. There was Ma next to him to witness, and this bet was confirmed.

However, after the high-fives, Li Shimin couldn't help but feel a little suspicious when he saw Li Xiu's confident look. If his elder brother really captured Liu Heita and did something he could not do, then this would directly affect the reputation he had accumulated in the court, and even led to many court officials turning to the prince's side, which would definitely be a heavy blow to him.

When Li Shimin thought of this, he could no longer sit still. He chatted absent-mindedly and stood up to say goodbye. He even forgot about visiting Princess Pingyang. Finally, Li Xiu and Ma Ye sent Li Shimin out the door together. Looking at his hurriedly leaving, he also looked at each other and smiled.

"Boy, are you really sure that the prince will catch Liu Heita?" But Ma Ye quickly frowned and asked, if Li Xiu lost, he would become the Qin King Party.

"Uncle Ma, don't worry, King Qin will definitely lose this time!" Li Xiu said with a smile. Although he changed the fate of some historical figures, such as Princess Pingyang's early death, history still has huge inertia, and some things are not something he can affect at all.

"You boy is really hard to see through!" Uncle Ma couldn't help but sigh when he saw Li Xiu's confident look. He knew that Li Xiu never said something he was unsure. Now that he was so sure, it seems that King Qin is really sure to lose, but he couldn't figure it out even if he wanted to break his head. How could Li Xiu know that Liu Heita would definitely be arrested?

If you can't figure it out, you won't think about it. Master Ma is very similar to Li Xiu. He suddenly changed his face and pointed at Li Xiu and shouted: "Boy, there are no other people now. Should we settle our accounts?"

"Uh? Uncle Ma, are you okay? What's the debt I have to settle with you?" Li Xiu said in a confused look at Ma Master who had changed his face like a book.

"Why didn't it? I just pulled your father in the clinic, and you actually yelled at me and ordered me to let go. I was so kind-hearted that I would treat it as a donkey's liver and lungs. How do you think it's going to compensate me?" Mr. Ma said seriously.

"This..." Li Xiu was speechless when he heard this, and finally had to say helplessly, "Uncle Ma, how do you want to compensate? As long as you can do it, you will never refuse!"

"I'm waiting for you!" After Ma Ye said that, he smiled cunningly, turned around and entered the yard, then carried Li Xiu's newly made recliner and left, "This is compensation. I have long been interested in it, you can make another one by yourself!"

"Uncle Ma, that..."

"Stop talking nonsense, I'm going to settle this chair!" Li Xiu was about to say something, but was forced to interrupt by Ma Master. Then he strode away from the yard and disappeared at the end of the road in a short while.

Looking at Ma Ye's back leaving, Li Xiu shook his head helplessly. In fact, he wanted to say that the rocking chair was originally made by the craftsmen from the Princess' Mansion. If Ma Ye wants it, he can let the craftsmen make another one. There is no need to run back and forth with a rocking chair worth dozens of kilograms.
Chapter completed!