Autumn Hunt Begins
Ten days later, the autumn hunt began.
A large number of imperial guards formed a long black dragon, causing the entire West Mountain to be filled with dust and smoke.
Li Shi Min sat in the middle of the yellow dragon carriage, and all the princes around him had arrived.
Li Jiang naturally came as well. Today, he was wearing a set of exquisite and thick leather armor, followed by a group of imperial guards.
The hunting of the royal family was no small matter, and they had already made preparations long ago.
After the group of people arrived at the West Mountain, Li Shiming got off the dragon carriage. Surrounded by the guards, ministers, and princes, he walked to the highest point of the altar.
Burning incense to worship the heavens!
After the incense was lit, the ritual was recited. Behind Li Shimin, the princes took turns to offer incense, praying for the heavens to bless the Tang Empire for eternity.
After the ceremony, Li Shiming gave the order and the princes dispersed to prepare for the Hunting Competition.
The entire West Mountain Hunting Ground was their territory.
"Brother Nanyang King."
Li Jiang was walking in the distance when suddenly, a graceful youth with a dignified charm walked towards him. Li Jiang was stunned and recognized that this was the former Crown Prince, Li Chengqian.
Although Li Chengqian later became dissolute and even took the path of rebellion, Li Shimin was very fond of him when he was young. He even invited many great Confucians to teach him the way of governing the world.
However, as he grew older, Li Shimin became biased towards the King of Wei, Li Tai, causing Li Chengqian's personality to be distorted. Overall, Li Chengqian was still a good and qualified Crown Prince.
"This official's younger brother greets the crown prince's royal brother."
Li Jiang bowed to Li Chengqian.
"I'm very happy that little brother can recover. How's your body recently?”
Li Chengqian looked like he was very concerned about Li Jiang's health. He walked to Li Jiang's side and asked.
Li Jiang didn't say anything more."Thank you for your concern, Imperial Brother.”
Li Chengqian nodded. Just as he was about to say something, he suddenly saw a group of people walking over from afar.
King of Wei, Li Tai!
In recent years, Li Shi Min had gradually doted on Li Tai, and the specifications of his carriage had long surpassed the standards of a prince. He had once leaned closer to the Crown Prince, which made Li Chengqian feel a little ill at ease towards Li Tai.
Li Tai didn't even look at Li Chengqian. Instead, he looked at Li Jiang thoughtfully.
He was on good terms with King Qi Li You, and Consort Yin's request to Li Shimin was unsuccessful, so she turned her attention to King Wei Li Tai.
However, Li Jiang, who knew all of this, didn't put Li Tai in his eyes. He was just a prince, so he was nothing.
"I was delighted to hear that your body has recovered. I wanted to invite you to a banquet, but I never had the chance.”
Li Tai smiled and said to Li Jiang.
This person was quite shrewd.
It was no wonder. As a prince, and even a prince who was confident in fighting for the throne, if he did not have shrewdness, he would not have reached this step.
Li Chengqian's expression turned extremely ugly. According to the rules, the King of Wei should bow to him first when he, the Crown Prince, was here. However, he did not seem to see him.
Was the current King of Wei really so arrogant?
Sensing Li Chengqian's gaze, Li Jiang smiled slightly.""Brother Crown Prince, since it's the autumn hunt today, why don't we make a bet?”
Knowing that Li Jiang was giving him face, Li Chengqian's ugly expression finally softened a little.""Oh? I wonder what little brother Wang wants to bet?"
"Let's bet on who has the most gains. Whoever loses will have to promise the winner one thing unconditionally.”
Li Jiang smiled.
Hearing this, Li Chengqian's heart sank.""Could it be that this brother of the Nanyang King is also interested in the throne?”
As if he had seen through Li Chengqian's thoughts, Li Jiang said indifferently,""Don't worry, I won't ask my brother to do anything difficult. As for you, you will always be my brother, the Crown Prince. In the future, you will be my Emperor.”
Saying these words already made it clear that he was going to stand on Li Chengqian's side.
Li Jiang was indeed not interested in the throne. What was so good about being the emperor? He still had to manage the food and drink of the people in the country. With his own ability, after conquering the world, being carefree was the king's way.
Only then did Li Chengqian relax and smile,""Since that's the case, I'll make a bet with you. However, be careful, brother. My archery skills are extraordinary, so I won't show you any mercy.”
The two of them chatted as if there was no one else around, causing Li Tai to stand awkwardly on the spot. However, he could also pick up and put down. He turned his head and suddenly bowed to Li Chengqian, saying,"Tai greets Crown Prince."
However, Li Chengqian did not care. He held Li Jiang's hand and strode towards the West Mountain.
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