Looking at the two people who came back, Li Shimin was confused. Didn't you finish your work at noon? Why did you come back in the afternoon?
Fang Xuanling glanced at the door, then walked as far away as possible. I don't want to get involved in your affairs. The conflict between Li Shimin and Li Xiang has become obvious. If you two start fighting here, I don't want to be caught in the middle.
"If you have something to say, please speak up. I have something very important to discuss with several officials from the Ministry of War."
Li Shimin's attitude was much better today, of course, because his eldest grandson was here. He couldn't let the rumor spread tomorrow that he and Li Xiang were not on good terms. Li Xiang's power was very strong now. If such a rumor were to spread, it would destabilize the foundation of the Tang Dynasty.
"Grandfather is really busy. Actually, there's nothing important. It's just that my fifth uncle usually acts casually. The northwest is a very important link. You asked my cousin to go and look after him. This is a very brilliant move, but without proof, will my fifth uncle listen?"
Li Xiang said this very tactfully. When he said this, Li Shimin's brain started working at high speed. Now Li Shimin has learned his lesson. No matter what Li Xiang said, he had to think about it several times to avoid being fooled by this kid.
However, what Li Xiang said was indeed very important. The ordinary people in Chang'an City all knew how mischievous Li You was, so he had to be put in shackles.
Li Shimin looked at Xiao Shougui next to him. Although Xiao Shougui didn't say a word, he actually thought the same thing in his heart. Thinking about that foolish son, he might not be able to keep the eldest grandson in front of him under control.
"You are right. I will issue a secret decree here. You are to carry it with you. If he has done nothing wrong, you will pretend that this secret decree did not exist. But if he insists on having his own way, you will reveal it to everyone."
Li Shimin was a man who got things done. He did not make things difficult for anyone in this regard. The main reason was that he knew Li You's character well. This guy dared to do whatever he wanted in the capital. If he really went to the northwest, he would definitely poke a hole in the sky. On the surface, he seemed to have changed, but in fact, Li Shimin knew that he had changed nothing.
Xiao Shougui did not expect that it would be so easy to get the imperial sword. With this imperial edict, if the King of Qi really acted recklessly, this imperial edict would be able to restrict him.
Li Xiang said nothing. According to his understanding of Li Shimin, Li Shimin did not trust most people. Even if he gave this imperial edict to his eldest grandson, he would probably have to let others keep an eye on it. Xiao Shougui also had to understand that although you have the imperial sword in your hand, you cannot take it out unless it is absolutely necessary.
Don't think that you are the most powerful in the northwest just because you have the Imperial Sword. Li Shimin will definitely find someone to restrain you. He must maintain a balance.
It seemed that Li Shimin really had something to do, so after making the arrangements, he let the two of them leave and did not let them stay here for long.
"Your Highness, Hande Temple wants to talk to you."
Li Xiang was preparing to go out of the palace for a drink with Xiao Shougui. Both of them were young people and would have a lot of cooperation in the future, so there was no need for so many formalities, such as you come to visit me and I come to visit you. They could just find a restaurant and have a drink together as cousins.
Who knew that the chief eunuch from Concubine Yin's palace was waiting here? It seems that we can't drink this wine tonight.
Xiao Shougui was also a very perceptive person. Seeing someone waiting for Li Xiang here, he knew that there must be something very important, so he said that he had drunk too much at noon and his mind was a little unclear, so it would be better to drink another day. He was very good at giving Li Xiang a way out.
"Send Master Xiao home safely."
There are no Li Xiang's men here. We are all Li Shimin's men, so we can only entrust Wang De to do the job. Of course, Wang De knew who Xiao Shougui was in front of him. He was the emperor's grandson. Naturally, the next generation head of the Xiao family agreed.
"Greetings to His Highness."
Arriving at the small pavilion next to the Golden Throne Hall, Han Desi hurriedly came up and knelt down to Li Xiang. This man was already an old man in the palace and had always followed Concubine Yin, but he did not have much contact with Li Xiang. At most, they would meet on some important occasions, and he knew who this man was.
"Old Han, this isn't the first time we've met. Before, we were just chatting and forgetting about it. But today, it seems like we have something serious to discuss. Just tell us what's going on. You're not new in the palace, so you don't have to be so thick-skinned."
When Li Xiang was facing anyone, as long as there was no conflict between them, he would speak casually. Han Desi was very particular about rules in the palace, but after hearing what Li Xiang said, he felt very comfortable in his heart.
"How dare this old servant look for His Highness? It is our Queen who wants to speak to His Highness. I wonder if His Highness knows?"
Han Desi came to deliver a message. Li You was about to set off, and Concubine Yin felt it necessary to meet with Li Xiang. There were some things she had to say more about. She hoped that Li Xiang could take care of Li You for the sake of the harem. Although the emperor did not mention the relationship between the Northwest and Li Xiang, everyone with a discerning eye knew that the world over there was conquered by Li Xiang.
There are rules for the concubines in the harem and the princes and grandchildren of the emperor. If it is his own grandmother, then there is naturally nothing to say, but for other people, the word "grandmother" is at most a matter of face, and Li Xiang can go or not.
"Lead the way."
Li Xiang understood that the harem controlled half of the previous dynasty. It was nothing more than kowtow to her twice, which was not a big deal for Li Xiang. He also wanted to see what Concubine Yin was thinking. At the same time, Li Xiang knew that Li You was a confused man, but Han Desi was not confused.
The emperor had said earlier that in addition to the necessary guards, Han Desi would also accompany Li You. Since this old man is not confused, we have to tell him what needs to be said, so that we can find someone to help us if something happens. This is probably the reason why the emperor asked Han Desi to go with him.
"Old Han, you're used to living in the palace. If you were to go to the northwest, would your body be able to handle it?"
Although Li Xiang could ride in a sedan chair in the palace, he did not bother those people. He was in his prime and walking was considered exercise.
"Your Highness, you are joking. This old servant is dedicated to serving others. Even if my body is no longer strong, I will still serve our Highness. What do you think?"
Han Desi said respectfully as he led the way, his inner strength emanating from within...