Now that Li Xiang has given in, Li Chengqian is naturally very happy. In Li Chengqian's impression, Li Xiang is a man of his word. As long as he says to save the second brother's life, then the second brother's life will definitely be saved.
"Your brother is actually quite intelligent, but unfortunately he's taken the wrong path. I've tried to persuade him during this time. There's still a long time until next spring, so I hope he can change his mind. I also hope you can give him a chance in the future. His health is so poor now, he shouldn't pose a threat to you."
Li Chengqian hesitated again and again, but finally said this. After all, he was his own son, so it was okay for him to say a few more words. Li Xiang also nodded beside him. This old father was becoming more and more humane. In the past, when his son acted up, not only his sons but even his parents did not take him seriously. It seemed that Li Chengqian had changed a lot because of his arrival.
"Since Father has spoken, of course I will do as he says. I have a lot of things to do today. I plan to go to the Cheng family first. It's time to resolve it."
Li Xiang didn't want to say much on this issue. After all, they were father and son. Li Chengqian spoke in such a flattering tone, which made Li Xiang feel a little uncomfortable. This was all brought about by power. This was not what a normal family should have. Perhaps after this conversation, the little father-son relationship between Li Chengqian and Li Xiang would disappear.
"Then hurry up and go. I've asked Qian Ping to prepare the gifts, and your mother has almost seen everything. Let's discuss it carefully after you go. As for the specific date, you don't have to worry about it. Everything will be handled by the court. You just need to talk about the private matters."
Li Chengqian also knew that this was a big deal. The Eastern Palace was going to marry a daughter-in-law. In the future, this would be the mistress of the Eastern Palace, and very likely would become the mistress of the Imperial Palace. For all the people in the world, this marriage might change the balance of power. So people from all over were watching here. It was a pity that they were not as quick as Cheng Yaojin, otherwise they could also wait for Li Xiang to visit them.
"There's one more thing..."
Li Xiang was ready to go out, but after hearing what Li Chengqian said, he turned back abruptly. I wonder if Li Chengqian had anything else to tell him.
"Your cousin's mother has moved out of town. The eldest grandson's family has a separate courtyard outside the city. If you have time, go visit them. I heard that they have recently started to eat vegetarian food and chant Buddhist scriptures. It's a pity that someone so young would keep doing such things. Your uncle is also a little overwhelmed. So when you have time, go visit them. I remember that you two got along very well when you worked together."
When Li Chengqian said this, his face was very serious, but he was observing Li Xiang's expression. Many people in Chang'an City were spreading rumors that Li Xiang and Changsun Pingting had a different relationship. This rumor had already started when the two went to Tubo.
Later, Li Xiang went to the front line, and the rumor spread. Changsun Pingting went outside the city to eat vegetarian food and chant Buddhist scriptures. This happened in the past year. After everyone heard the news, they spread the rumor again, but because Li Xiang returned to the city, no one dared to say it.
"Okay, I'll go over first. I won't delay the Cheng family's business. Let's change the meeting from noon to evening."
Although there was no expression on Li Xiang's face, no one knows his son better than his father. Li Chengqian saw it clearly from the side. Li Xiang's finger trembled. Whenever this kid encountered something, this finger would tremble. Could it be that the rumors outside were true?
The Tang Dynasty didn't take these things too seriously. For example, the current Concubine Yang was originally the wife of Prince Qi Li Yuanji. After Li Yuanji died, Li Shimin forcibly brought his brother's wife to the palace. So what? Who in the world would dare to say such a thing?
Therefore, the whole Chang'an City has a relatively open atmosphere with all kinds of things happening one after another. Even if Li Xiang really had something going on with Changsun Pingting, probably no one would say anything. It's just that everyone likes these gossips.
Li Xiang sent someone to tell Cheng Yaojin's family, then changed into casual clothes and went directly to the Changsun family's villa outside the city. Thinking about it, he was also to blame for this matter. He couldn't help himself at the beginning, but later he put it aside. It can't be said that he put it aside. It was purely because of something going on in the court.
Li Xiang began to find excuses for himself, but no matter how plausible the excuses were, in the end he still felt that they were a bit unreasonable. As the journey got closer, Li Xiang became a little nervous.
The villa of Changsun Wuji's family is very unique, nestled in the mountains and beside the water. It is also considered the best place around Chang'an City, worthy of their family's reputation. Seeing someone coming from a distance, the guards nearby immediately became alert. These people were about to draw their bows and arrows, and our people went up to negotiate.
After seeing the token from the East Palace, these people put down their weapons, but they could not let Li Xiang in like that. They had to find out who the person in the sedan chair was. When Li Xiang stood up himself, these people retreated to both sides. The Changsun family had many capable people and would never let their eldest daughter be in danger.
The third steward of the Changsun family lives in this house. The first and second stewards are both in the city. The third steward was exiled out of the city because he made some mistakes. He originally thought that he would have no good things in his life and would just wait to die here, but who knew that the eldest lady was going to move in.
Their eldest daughter is no ordinary person. Because of her cooperation with Li Xiang, the entire Changsun family has become wealthy. The income in the past few years is equivalent to that of the past twenty or thirty years. So now no matter what the Changsun family does, they give people the impression that they are rich and powerful. Of course, they are not afraid of investigation. They have their own exclusive business, and you can investigate however you want.
What puzzled them was why their eldest daughter no longer took charge of this matter. Instead, she threw all the responsibilities to the housekeepers and went out of the city to eat vegetarian food and chant Buddhist scriptures. They racked their brains to figure it out, but they just knew to serve her well.
When they saw Li Xiang, these people suddenly remembered a rumor that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and our young lady were having an affair. They knew that the two often met in private, but nothing else happened. So how could they have an affair?
I used to think I would beat up whoever said that, but now Li Xiang came to me on his own...