"We have no objections!"
Other than Zhangsun Wuji, the other officials did not have any objections. Zhangsun Wuji just did not say anything. This matter had already been decided. Even if he was stubborn, no one would criticize him.
"Since that's the case, let's withdraw."
After the chaos caused by the officials, the morning court session ended. The dignified Li Shimin did not let the officials discuss other matters. He decisively dismissed the court session and let them go down to guess.
In this battle, he did not favor anyone. He only allowed Du Kefa to modify the Tang law because of the loopholes.
"Wang De, go and stop Du Kefa. Tell him to go to the Princess's manor in Changle. He's already engaged, so it's better to see him more often.”
Li Shiming returned to his palace and looked at the mountain of bamboo slips on the table. He was not surprised at all. He called Wang De to ask him to do something personally. It sounded like an ordinary old father worrying about his children's lifelong affairs.
Wang Dehei rolled his eyes and replied,"Yes."
At the gate of the Chang 'an Royal Palace, Du Kefa held his head high and was about to follow Du Ruhui back under the scrutiny of the courtiers. As soon as he stepped out of the gate, Wang De caught up with him and pulled him back.
"Minister of the Supreme Court, please wait. His Majesty has an order.”
Wang De's faint smile was just right. His long and narrow phoenix eyes revealed his shrewdness and ability.
He was a eunuch who had grown up with Li Shimin during the Crown Prince's reign and was deeply loved by the Emperor.
"It is truly a great honor for the Imperial Attendant to come personally. What instructions does Your Majesty have?”
"You're too polite. His Majesty has instructed you to go to the princess's manor to spar with Princess Chang Le and taste the tea.”
Wang De stopped Du Kefa from bowing and placed his hand under Du Kefa's body. He still had that kind and dangerous smile on his face.
"Following Your Majesty's orders, the Imperial Attendant has worked hard, so I will invite you to drink tea to show my respect.”
"How dare I? How dare I?"
Du Kefa left the Chang 'an Royal Palace and headed straight for the Princess's manor.
Not long after, Du Kefa arrived at the princess's manor.
"Fuma has arrived!"
The guard at the door had sharp eyes and saw the jade pendant that Du Kefa was wearing. He shouted and sent a message. Soon, the servants in the princess's manor began to get busy.
Unlike in the imperial court, Du Kefa, who had come to see Chang Le, rubbed his hands together and looked a little shy. He was still a little excited when he recalled that Chang Le, who had caught a glimpse of him in the imperial court today, was going to be alone with him.
She would even count her fingers and ask herself if she was handsome. Did Changle like it? What hobbies does she have? Should the Great Tang drink more hot water or tea?
"Princess, the Prince Consort is waiting for you at the main seat.”
The chamberlain Xia Xu led the princess over, and the girl's soft laughter entered Du Kefa's ears, causing his heart to throb.
He still had a peach blossom face, and his willow-like eyebrows were often lowered.
The elegant and beautiful Princess Chang Le covered her mouth as she came to Du Kefa. The other servants tactfully retreated and stood guard at the door. The tea set that had been prepared long ago was in the room. They could brew tea at any time.
"Cough, cough. Have some tea, have some tea."
The feeling of first love was always cautious and didn't know where to start. Du Kefa sat at one end of the tea table and invited Chang Le to sit beside him.
He thought that the two of them could talk while drinking tea, talk about life ideals from poetry, talk about the world of mortals, and talk about when the sun rose…
Uh, something didn't seem right.
Chang Le's face was flushed red, and he looked at Du Kefa, who had shown his might in the imperial court, shyly. His heart was secretly in love, but he did not dare to show it too obviously. This was a sign of not being reserved.
"The minister of the Supreme Court spoke boldly in the court, and even the Prime Minister was slightly inferior to him.”
However, Du Kefa's gaze was enough to make Chang Le's entire body go weak. He bit his lip and said that the people in the court had a very high evaluation of Du Kefa. They thought that it was a blessing for the Great Tang to have another capable minister.
"Changle, I like you. Be my woman. From now on, the higher the respect I get from others, the higher your status will be.”
"I will give you all the treasures you like in this world to make you happy. I will make you the envy of all women.”
Du Kefa grabbed Chang Le's soft and boneless hand and swore an oath with a burning gaze. His nervous little heart was pounding non-stop. This was a serious proposal. His heart and determination were already in place. He did not lack anything.
Du Kefa's words would come true, and Du Kefa would become the apex of the Great Tang! Du Kefa would make everyone worship him! Du Kefa would make his name an existence that no one had ever written before!
One day, the Great Tang would be led by Du Kefa to every corner of the world. Wherever the sun and moon shone, it would be the land of the Great Tang! Du Kefa was the only king in the Tang Dynasty!
"Green and purple, my heart is long. Even if I don't go, how can I not inherit the throne?"
"Green jade pendant, I long for you. Even if I don't go, won't Zining come?"
"I'm in the city. A day apart feels like three months!"
This was a poem from the Book of Songs," Zi Jin." This poem was about a woman waiting for her sweetheart on the city gate tower. Princess Changle had used this poem to answer Du Kefa's question," She will be by his side in life and death!"
Du Kefa was ecstatic when he heard Chang Le's answer. He held Princess Chang Le's little hand even tighter. Although Princess Chang Le was only a woman, she was a brave and loyal woman. Du Kefa always loved her from the bottom of his heart.
The two of them expressed their feelings to each other tenderly and talked about dinner time. After eating, Du Kefa reluctantly went home. He looked forward to the wedding day more and more, so that he could stay with Chang Le at night.
Riding on the road, Du Kefa recalled that Zhangsun Wuji had the support of the officials during the court session. If Du Ruhui hadn't deliberately coughed to scare those people away, they would have stood up and joined Zhangsun Wuji to launch a verbal attack on him.
Du Kefa was fearless, and he even wanted to show them off when it was time for a performance. But this also proved that in the Great Tang, even if your father was a high official, he could not influence the attitude of others. At most, they would not dare to provoke him.
However, as long as there was a leader, they would immediately attack. In the end, Du Kefa had just become a court official, and he did not have any capable helpers to form his own forces. He was alone and did not have anyone to speak for him.
As the elder brother, Du Ruhui couldn't be too obvious. Otherwise, it would be said that he was biased towards Du Kefa, which would really cause a headache.
"I have to think of a way to develop my own power.”
Raising his head to look at the moon in the sky, Du Kefa's face was filled with determination. This was also for the sake of his future.
Most of the civil and military officials were still Li Shiming's men, so he could only use his time to increase his favorability and make them reach an agreement with him.
In the future, when he made any big decisions, he could guarantee that they would not come out to oppose him. In fact, they might even acquiesce. That would be awesome.
……
The next day.
When Du Kefa returned to the Du Residence, he saw Wang De's carriage outside.
The Du Residence was extremely luxurious and vast. After Du Kefa entered the Prime Minister's Residence, the servants congratulated him,"Congratulations, Young Master, for becoming one of the nine ministers…"
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