"Did you plan everything that happened today?"
Li Xiang came late tonight just for this sentence. Although the analysis during the day was similar, everyone had a desire to dig to the bottom.
"I'm not that capable of planning. You think too highly of me. Everything is slowly being pushed back. As for where it will develop, I can't say. At the time, I thought this was the best thing for both of us. Otherwise, neither of us would be able to escape. Instead of letting others push us forward, it's better for us to move forward on our own."
Li Xiang agreed with Cheng Yaojin's words. Li Shimin had already laid out this plan, so he must have many more tricks up his sleeve. If Li Shimin continued to make moves, how could the two of them defend against him? Even though Li Xiang came from the modern era, he felt that he had a certain gap with Li Shimin in terms of using his brain.
Cheng Yaojin naturally had the same idea. He had followed Li Shimin for a longer time, so he naturally knew that his brain could not keep up with Li Shimin, so he had to take the initiative into his own hands.
"You almost killed me, you're so cruel."
Li Xiang suddenly thought of the scene during the day. At that time, Cheng Yaojin was showing his fangs and claws, and he wanted to kill Li Xiang directly. If he had not dodged quickly enough, he might have reported to the King of Hell by now.
"I have no choice. Your grandfather is very cunning and has planted countless spies around. If I put on a fake show, I'm sure they'll find out soon, and we'll have to face the same fate."
Speaking of this, Cheng Yaojin really felt a little sorry. When he was fighting on the front line, he naturally had an understanding of Li Xiang's skills, so he controlled himself a little, but he didn't dare to control him too much. After all, Li Shimin knew his skills, so if it was not realistic, how could he make others believe it?
"Let's not talk about that. You hit your head like this in the Golden Palace. If something happens to you, have you ever thought about how your family outside will live?"
Looking at the big bump on Cheng Yaojin's head, Li Xiang really didn't know what to say. Political struggles are sometimes so cruel, but Cheng Yaojin didn't need to fight so hard. Based on his previous friendship with Li Shimin, even without the big bump on his head, Cheng Yaojin would be able to escape unscathed.
The reason why Cheng Yaojin has become like this now is 30% for his entire family, and the remaining 70% is for Li Xiang.
"If I really die, your grandfather will feel guilty, and you will feel guilty too. Wouldn't my family be able to enjoy a hundred years of happiness? Besides, you know your grandfather's character. He won't believe anything unless there's something tangible. How can this matter be over without this big bump on my head?"
Cheng Yaojin sighed, finally he understood Li Shimin. He thought Li Xiang didn't understand what happened today, and even if he understood it, he wouldn't dare to come over tonight. Unexpectedly, Li Xiang was so brave. He was chased by Cheng Yaojin for half of the city during the day, but he still dared to come over at night to ask for an explanation. He was indeed a man who could do big things.
"Father-in-law, please accept my humble greeting."
At this point, Li Xiang had nothing to say and could only stand up seriously. Cheng Yaojin did not stop Li Xiang. This bow was necessary. It was the privilege of being the old Taishan.
"I know you didn't say those words, and I also know you've never met my daughter, but after this worship today, regardless of whether there's an imperial edict or not, this matter is settled. I don't care what your future holds, but I, Old Cheng, am tied to you."
Cheng Yaojin sighed helplessly. The emperor's decree was about to come down, and the two of them were about to get engaged. Even if Cheng Yaojin didn't say this, everyone in Chang'an City would understand that you are the father-in-law of that kid Li Xiang, just like Li Chengqian and Hou Junji before, you can't be separated.
"Please rest assured, father-in-law. As long as I have something to drink, I will never let my two uncles drink anything thin..."
With Li Xiang's words, Cheng Yaojin's illness was half cured. He wanted to sit up and chat with Li Xiang, but he still felt a headache. In this era, if you have such an illness, you can only recuperate at home slowly. After the blood stasis dissipates, you should be able to get better.
"I also saw it during the Southwest Battlefield. You're a man who cares about friendship. I've only made two choices in my life. One was when I placed my bet on your grandfather, and I ended up becoming a Duke. The other time was when I placed my bet on you. Whether I can become the father-in-law of the emperor in the future depends on you."
I have to say that Cheng Yaojin is a guy with a sharp eye. He was able to see that Li Shimin could accomplish things back then, so he followed Li Shimin all over the country. Although it is not time for him to join the team yet, Cheng Yaojin also understands one thing: if he does not identify the real dragon early, when the time comes to divide the cake in the future, he will definitely be at the back of the list. He knows this truth better than anyone else.
"I really don't dare to say anything about this. After all, this is still a matter of ten or so years from now, or even decades from now. We just need to live in the present. I came here today to confirm this matter. I won't say much else."
Li Xiang looked at the sky outside. He couldn't stay here for long. If they were discovered, both of them would be in trouble.
"Come back! I've made a fortune on the southwest battlefield. What do you think I'll do with the money?"
Cheng Yaojin earned a total of 200,000 strings of cash this time, but he didn't know how to make the money make more money, so he could only ask Li Xiang for help. The relationship between the two was different before, and now they are really a family.
"Buy the land, then rent it to me. I'll pay double what others pay."
Li Xiang’s words confused Cheng Yaojin. Are you using this money to subsidize me?
Cheng Yaojin's expenses were not small. There were so many old subordinates in the army, and their lives were not very good. Cheng Yaojin had to give them money to subsidize them. Otherwise, how could so many people fight for him? Money can satisfy people's hearts. The generals in charge of the army could understand this. When he wanted to ask for clarification, Li Xiang had already left...