When Xiao Yu left, Li Xiang didn't say a word. Li Chengqian had said everything he should have said, and also said things he shouldn't have said. Li Xiang could only stand behind his father.
Li Chengqian was also very satisfied with Li Xiang's performance.
According to Li Chengqian, no matter how successful Li Xiang is outside, he has to take care of his father first when he returns home.
"This old Prime Minister invited us to dinner with such fanfare. It seems like it's more than just a simple thank you."
Looking from the gate of the East Palace, the old prime minister has mobilized all the state carriages, which is very grand.
But then again, the old prime minister was conferred the title of Duke of Song by the emperor, which was the highest ranked title in the Tang Dynasty. Although it was not as dazzling as the others, who could say anything when they put on such a grand display?
"Father knows exactly what's going on, so why is he testing his son again? If he didn't want to get close, why would he make such a fuss? Aren't we a little too flamboyant now?"
Li Xiang glanced around and found that there was no one else around. Apart from Qian Ping, there were only Li Xiang's guards. These people would not betray them.
"Let's be flamboyant. It's not like we wanted to do this. Besides, I've thought about this matter. Your grandfather knows everything. And according to common sense, we're going to your aunt's house for a meal. Is anyone going to argue with that?"
Li Chengqian said nonchalantly that he wanted recognition from others more than anyone else, because after his mischief during that period, not to mention someone of the Duke of Song's level, even a small county marquis would probably not be interested in him.
So when the prestigious Duke came, this was also the happiest moment for Li Chengqian. He also knew that he was too arrogant now, but isn't life just a breath?
"Father calls her so affectionately, but the problem is that I'm already this old, and this is the first time I've met my so-called aunt."
When mentioning the title of "eldest aunt", Li Xiang thought of Changsun Pingting for no reason. She was the first aunt he met when he was reborn.
"That's what it's like to be in the royal family. If you go out and ask around, you'll find out how many relatives you have. So what if your family is big? Go back and pack your things and hurry over. I think the old prime minister has a lot of drama in store for him."
Li Chengqian touched his beard and said that Li Chengqian was originally a young man, but since he became regent, this guy has grown a beard, as if he thinks it makes him look more stable.
The father and son changed into court robes. They couldn't wear them when visiting someone else's home, so they changed into more comfortable clothes. Although they were visiting someone else's home, they still had to bring the gifts. After all, they had never had any contact with the old prime minister. This time, several carts were filled with gifts of all sizes. Everyone in the family who was famous had to be taken there for a while.
Ordinary families don’t have such considerations, but wealthy families have many such considerations. If you leave someone’s gift behind, it is equivalent to making an enemy. If anything happens in the future, just wait for a fight.
"Father, isn't this a bit too much for you to cooperate with?"
Looking at the large group of people at the door, Li Xiang's forehead was full of black lines. Duke Song did this for the people of the whole city to see. If we do the same, even if we cooperate with him, it would be a bit too much.
"Your father isn't trying to cooperate with him. This is purely your first official tour, so it should be done with such momentum."
After Li Chengqian said this, Li Xiang finally understood what he meant. Now the third generation of the Li family has begun to grow up, and Li Xiang did this to set a benchmark for them, and at the same time he could also see into the psychology of these people.
Li Chengqian had many brothers of this generation, but Li Xiang knew the personalities of the most important ones very well. When it came to the brothers of Li Xiang's generation, the number of them instantly increased several times over.
If he had to figure it out one by one, he might as well not do anything else and just focus on this one thing. It would probably take more than ten years to figure it out, so Li Chengqian decided to do one thing, which was to go to the old prime minister's house with great fanfare.
If you are sensible, then when Li Xiang's cousins travel in the future, no one will pass by Li Xiang, but if you are not sensible, someone will probably jump out.
Although the crown prince has more ceremonial personnel than others, we can compare them from other aspects. Li Xiang brought all the entourage with him. In the future, when other imperial grandsons go out, they should bring fewer ceremonial personnel with them to show respect to Li Xiang.
But if they also brought their full chariots, then Li Xiang would have to think carefully.
Li Xiang looked at his father from the side and felt that he didn't recognize Li Chengqian at all. When he was just reborn, Li Chengqian was like a greenhorn. He had been the crown prince for so many years. At that time, Li Xiang felt that Li Chengqian didn't have much ability.
But after such a long period of influence, Li Chengqian regained the intelligence of his youth. If a prince is brainless, no matter how capable his son is, he may be brought down by others in the end.
Li Chengqian is now able to consider this method, which really means he is much more advanced than others. Li Xiang can also put his mind at ease. In the future, Li Chengqian will stay in Chang'an and Li Xiang can kill people outside.
The people in Chang'an City have always been kind to Li Xiang. When they heard that Li Xiang was traveling, many people crowded on both sides of the road. It can be said that they gave Li Xiang enough face. Of course, this is something others cannot envy.
When you are in office, you should benefit the people. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has truly brought benefits to the people and improved our lives. If you want to have such a grand occasion, you have to do something real.
Li Chengqian was also very envious of his son's prestige among the common people, but he was a smart man and understood this better than Li Shimin.
Li Shimin was purely jealous, and after being jealous, he tried to make trouble for Li Xiang, which was completely useless.
Li Chengqian was also a little jealous, but he took another approach. You worship my son now, so I will do great things with my son. Even if I can't catch up with my son in the future, I can still share some of the glory. At that time, some of you will also be able to worship me. This is much better than Li Shimin's method.