After the Zhangsun Manor banquet ended.
The King of Wei, Li Tai, was drunk and left in a carriage.
Zhangsun Wuji still couldn't understand how Li Tai could shake the Crown Prince's position as the Crown Prince by washing the Emperor's feet.
Could it be that His Majesty really doted on the King of Wei too much, or that His Majesty liked others to wash his feet?
However, the Zhangsun Manor's invitation to the King of Wei made the Eastern Palace panic.
In the main hall of the Eastern Palace.
"Lord Fang, what should we do? Uncle usually supports bengong with all his might. Now that he invited the fat green sparrow, it must be that Imperial Father doesn't like bengong.”
Fang Xuanling sat on a chair beside him, not panicking at all. Instead, he lifted his teacup, lifted the lid, and took a sip.
The tea was mixed with onions, ginger, garlic, and oil. It was simply delicious.
He smiled faintly and said,"
"Your Highness, as long as you have a good character, love, and filial piety, the throne will definitely be yours.”
Actually, Fang Xuanling didn't approve of Li Chengqian bribing officials everywhere.
Could it be that His Majesty would abolish the eldest son inheritance system for Li Tai? Even if His Majesty wanted to, the civil and military officials in the court would never allow it.
" But," Li Chengqian was interrupted by Fang Xuanling's words.
Everyone knew that Empress Zhangsun's first child was Li Chengqian. Fang Xuanling was joking.
"That's right, bengong is mother's eldest son, who dares to cripple me?”
"This green sparrow was born three years later than me and missed the position of Crown Prince. Don't blame others for your bad luck.”
Li Chengqian was instantly filled with confidence, and a smile appeared on his face.
Fang Xuanling nodded. He had done some psychological work for the Crown Prince today.
Li Chengqian returned to the study room to continue reading the memorials. These memorials were sent by Li Shimin to test the Crown Prince's ability in government affairs.
In history, Li Chengqian in the ninth year of Zhenguan was not bad. He respected his teachers and was a good young man.
When Li Shimin went out, he often ordered him to supervise the country.
However, Li Shi Min's love for Li Tai became more and more excessive, gradually causing Li Chengqian's personality to become somewhat dark.
......
"Greetings, mother. Your son pays his respects to mother.”Li Chengqian was very happy to see Empress Zhangsun.
These few days, Imperial Father had distanced himself from him. Li Chengqian even suspected if Imperial Father was his biological father.
"Come and sit."
After helping him to a chair, Empress Zhangsun asked with a smile,""Chengqian, do you remember the story mother told you about you being born in a Buddhist temple?”
"Of course I remember. It was the second year of Wude. That night, there was a thunderstorm and the thousand-year-old tree outside the house was struck by lightning.”
Li Chengqian found it strange that she mentioned this matter.
Empress Zhangsun nodded and said,""Actually, that night, there was another woman in the delivery room who was about to give birth. She also gave birth to a boy named Yap Liangchen.”
"You were born on the same day, same month, and the same year as this youth. It's fate. I wonder if your Eastern Palace still needs manpower?”
After Li Chengqian heard this, he came to a realization.
His mother was introducing him to a little brother.
"Mother, don't worry. Your son will definitely welcome him and treat him as his right-hand man."”
"I will protect Yap Liangchen!”
Empress Zhangsun:
Anyway, she did not want to see the two children kill each other after they found out their identities.
"You have to treat him well and treat him like a brother. He might enter the Eastern Palace in a few days, but of course, it's hard to say.”
Empress Zhangsun instructed again, and Li Chengqian nodded heavily in understanding.
He had a good impression of Yap Liangchen, who was born on the same day, same month, and same year. Anyway, he disliked Li Tai the most.
......
After Li Chengqian left.
Empress Zhangsun immediately sat in front of the dressing table, facing the bronze mirror, and began to dress herself up.
He first changed into casual clothes, then took out a chalk and dipped it in white powder to cover his wrinkles.
Today, she was going to Liang Chen Restaurant with Li Shiming.
Naturally, she had to be in her best condition to meet her son.
After the court session ended.
When Li Shi Min returned to the Administrative Hall, his eyes were completely stunned.
Who did he see?
The Guanyin maid who usually had no makeup on appeared bright and moving after putting on red makeup.
She was no longer so sick after the red dress.
Li Shimin was jealous that the Guanyin maid dressed up for a man.
Even if this man was his son.
"Your Majesty."
Empress Zhangsun smiled shyly. She usually only dressed up for New Year's Eve banquets and major ceremonies.
"Let's go."
Li Shiming snorted, feeling jealous of Yap Liangchen.
Empress Zhangsun then ordered the palace maids to put the pastries and snacks she had just made in the morning on the carriage.
Li Shimin felt even more jealous.
The two of them got into the carriage and headed towards Good Time Little Store.
Empress Zhangsun had calmed down in the past two days and understood that she had to recuperate before reuniting with her son.
She could not bear to let her son suffer the pain of losing his mother.
Cough!
Cough!
Empress Zhangsun suddenly coughed several times.
As expected, her body was getting worse.
......
Inside Good Time Restaurant.
It was a remote place and business was still quiet. However, Yap Liangchen liked it here.
He learned that Old Li and Mrs. Li were coming.
Uncle Black had gone to Xi City early in the morning to buy a lot of ingredients. He had been preparing the dishes since morning.
Cold dishes, hot dishes, soup dishes, stir-fried dishes, desserts, and fruits.
Yap Liangchen even personally taught Uncle Black how to cook, which was the highest standard of cooking in Liang Chen Restaurant.
Not to mention the fact that Madam Li had asked a midwife to help Mrs. Ye give birth, Madam Li had also helped her find a job as a salt administrator a few days ago. This was a huge favor.
Soon, a carriage arrived.
Old Li jumped out of the car and helped Mrs. Li, who was wearing a red dress, down.
Yap Liangchen was surprised to see the beautiful Empress Zhangsun."
After saying that, her face turned slightly red. She was an art student. When she saw beautiful things, she would exclaim in admiration.
He glanced at Old Li, but he didn't expect Old Li to glare at him fiercely. Indeed, it was very rude to praise someone's beauty in ancient times.
Empress Zhangsun smiled and said,"
Yap Liangchen entered the shop with her, and Old Li followed behind them, carrying pastries like a manservant.
He saw the Tang Emperor carrying a box of pastries like a little follower.
The Imperial Army soldier who was acting as the coachman on the other side of the carriage twitched his mouth and quickly lowered his head. When had the Emperor been so neglected?
Who was this white-robed youth? His identity must be extraordinary.
As he walked, Yap Liangchen's heart thumped as he understood everything.
As expected, this Old Li's status is not as high as my aunt's. He's probably living off a woman.
Otherwise, why would Old Li not dare to say a word in front of my aunt?
After entering the shop, Uncle Black bowed to the customer and immediately ran to the kitchen to cook.
Empress Zhangsun looked at Uncle Black's lifelike sketch on the wall and revealed an envious gaze.
"Auntie, why don't I help you draw a portrait so that you can stay young forever?”Yap Liangchen couldn't help but ask.
He looked at Li Shi Min and asked for his opinion,
"Is Old Li okay?"
After seeing Ye Liangchen, the Guanyin maid forgot about her husband, which made Li Shimin feel wronged.
However, thinking about how the Guanyin maid hadn't seen her biological son for 16 years, this was normal.
Yap Liangchen coughed to show that he didn't have a chance.
He helped Mrs. Li to the seat and helped her to get into a good position. He looked back and was very satisfied with the elegant lady in front of him.
It was a pity that he hadn't come up with oil paint yet. Otherwise, he could have recorded the red dress on paper.
Li Shi Min felt uncomfortable when he saw this brat sizing up the Guanyin maid. He muttered to himself,
"We have to find a wife for this kid. Chengqian already has a child.”
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