Li Xiang nodded to show his understanding. After all, this lady was different from other ladies. Just her identity alone was important. If you kept a close eye on her, and Li Shimin's men happened to find out, they would have to guess what you were trying to do. It was very likely that they wanted to use this lady as leverage. If Li Shimin thought so, you could forget about having a good life. This emperor was not broad-minded and would really try to make trouble for you.
"Your Highness, Princess Gaoyang originally grew up with Empress Changsun, but later on, when she fell ill, she was sent to Concubine Yang. I saw her the other day. She is truly a beauty, one of the most beautiful in all of Chang'an. Young Master Fang is both knowledgeable and talented. The two of them are truly a match made in heaven."
As Qian Ping spoke, he was trying to guess what Li Xiang was thinking. Of course, everything he said was true. How could he know what would happen later? This little girl later became unfaithful to her husband and had all kinds of affairs with the monk.
"Go and find out who Princess Gaoyang is closest to in the palace, and report back to me."
It was impossible for Li Xiang to find Princess Gaoyang and talk about this directly, so he had to start with the people around her.
Fang Yiai did a very good job in the Turkic area, and was praised by everyone from top to bottom. If I couldn't handle this small matter for him and something went wrong, how could he continue to work for me in the future?
Although Qian Ping didn't know what was going on, he agreed obediently. When working for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, don't try to make things too clear. Some things can be left vague. Just do whatever you ask. This is also one of the reasons why he can keep his position as the Grand Steward. When His Royal Highness the Crown Prince ascends the throne and becomes emperor one day, he will be the Grand Steward of the entire palace. He will be as powerful as the current Eunuch Wang De.
The two chatted about some other things. Chang'an City has been very peaceful recently. All the noble families have been defeated by Li Xiang. Although those people are still a little uncomfortable, they can't cause any trouble. The entire commercial market in Chang'an City also follows the rules.
As they were talking, they arrived at the gate of the East Palace. As a dignified father, Li Chengqian naturally could not wait at the gate. At this moment, he was ready in the main hall, waiting for Li Xiang to come over and pay his respects.
"Meet the father, meet the mother."
Li Xiang's mother is now the Crown Princess. Although she could not become the Crown Princess before because of her background, after Li Xiang's efforts, Li Shimin felt that there was no more reward and could only let Li Xiang's mother become the Crown Princess.
"Oh, you've worked hard along the way. You know all the things you've done for the court. The East Palace's reputation is so glorious, and that's inseparable from your hard work outside. Go back and change your clothes, and then we can have a drink together, father and son."
Looking at his eldest son Li Chengqian, he was full of love. Now he was the real prince. Walking on the streets of Chang'an City, he had both face and substance. This was different from before.
Although he was the crown prince in the past, not many people took it seriously, and many people even ridiculed him secretly. This was all because of his lame leg. Although Li Chengqian was angry at the time, he couldn't do anything to those people. After all, those people were descendants of nobles. Now, is there anyone still ridiculing him?
Because Li Chengqian was in power, the door was blocked from morning to night by the influx of people who wanted to visit the East Palace every day. However, Li Chengqian remembered what Li Xiang said and could not have too much contact with these people. If he opened the door to let all these people in, Li Shimin would probably feel uncomfortable and might find ways to weaken Li Chengqian's power.
When Li Xiang left, he had already told his father that he could only work for the emperor and not win over his own team. Because it was not time yet, Li Xiang had his own small group in the army, which was already a challenge to Li Shimin's authority. Li Shimin also controlled the civil service group. If it was Li Chengqian who won over the civil service group in the capital, then Li Shimin would definitely not be able to tolerate this father and son.
At that time, a big war will begin again. Now that we have finally achieved peace, Li Xiang does not want to start an internal fight just like that, because internal fighting is too energy-consuming. No matter how big a victory we have achieved outside, if an internal fight is not controlled well, the benefits gained may become nothing.
When Li Xiang was changing his clothes, Cheng Luan was already ready. Cheng Luan had returned from the west first, and when he saw Li Xiang, tears welled up in his eyes. The young couple was really in love. Although the maids in the room also wanted to say a few words, they also understood that they were just supporting characters.
"You guys get ready. After the banquet with father, we can come back and have a second one. It doesn't need to be so extravagant, just a few small dishes will be enough."
Li Xiang knew that several of his maids also wanted to talk to him, but there were rules. They could not talk to the people in their room first. They had to talk to their parents first. Fortunately, it was already afternoon, and it would be disrespectful to enter the palace. If it was morning, Li Xiang would not even have the chance to drink with Li Chengqian. He would have to go to the palace to pay homage to Li Shimin first.
Fortunately, Li Shimin didn't want to see Li Xiang very much. If he really wanted to see Li Xiang, Li Xiang would have to put aside all his family affairs and go to the palace honestly after receiving an imperial edict.
Seeing Li Xiang changed his clothes, Qian Ping opened his mouth to speak, but thinking of what Li Chengqian had instructed, he finally did not say it. "Your Highness the Crown Prince, you should deal with it yourself later. I can help you with other things, but when it comes to matters involving you two, you should talk to yourselves."
After changing his clothes, Li Xiang entered the prince's main hall again. However, he found a stranger sitting there. Judging from his position, he was sitting below his mother. She should be the newly appointed prince's concubine.
Since Li Xiang's rise to power, the Eastern Palace had never seen a woman of importance. At most, Li Chengqian would find a few concubines, which was harmless. But if it came to a concubine in the Eastern Palace...