Li Jing felt like he was dreaming when he heard the Emperor's praise and the compliments of his colleagues.
He remembered that the last time someone praised his son was ten years ago. That's right, ever since this bastard was six years old, no one had praised him anymore. There were quite a few people who complained about him.
In short, in the impression of outsiders, their son was an extremely naughty and disobedient brat.
This time, he was even more worried and scared out of his wits. His Duke of Wei only had one precious son. If anything happened to him, how could he have the face to face his ancestors?
Now, hearing the Emperor praise his son for being able to outsmart the Turkic spies, Li Jing's heart was filled with mixed feelings. On the one hand, it was because his son had finally grown up and could take charge of his own affairs. On the other hand, she was ashamed of her lack of love for her son and did not notice his change.
"Old Li, you have a good son.”Cheng Yaojin, Li Daozong, and the other generals complimented.
However, Zhangsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, Wei Zheng, and the others all looked at Li Yi with a strange look in their eyes.
In fact, be it the current Emperor or the wise Zhangsun Wuji, they all believed Li Yi's words with reservations.
Chang 'an City's well-known silkpants had suddenly become more intelligent and brave. Anyone would have some prejudice against him.
Although these old foxes could not guess how Li Yi had solved the case, they knew one thing, and that was that luck played a part in it.
Li Shi Min led his ministers to the Hall of Heroes.
All the noble ladies and the children of the nobles and ministers came to bow. The scene was spectacular.
"Everyone, please excuse the formalities. Today is a family banquet. There's no need to be so formal. Everyone, please sit down.”A rare smile appeared on Li Shi Min's dignified face.
All the civil and military officials slowly sat down with their families and children.
Seeing that her son was safe and sound, the girl with the red horsetail whisk was surprised and happy. She looked up and down again and again."It's good that you're fine. I knew our son would be fine.”
Li Yi was a little embarrassed to be loved by his mother in public. This could be seen from the many youths who covered their mouths and laughed secretly.
"Mom's boy." This was Li Yi's evaluation of his predecessor.
The reason why his predecessor was so mischievous was largely related to the Red Horntail Girl. Perhaps it was because her husband was fighting outside all year round, and the mother and son depended on each other, so this caused the red whisk girl to spoil him too much.
The grand banquet proceeded in an orderly manner. All the officials in the court seemed to have forgotten what had happened in the morning. Everything seemed to have never happened.
However, when the banquet was halfway through, the Emperor of the Great Tang, Li Shimin, raised his wine glass and stood up.
"Today's banquet, Zhen and the civil and military officials were slightly delayed, Zhen punished myself with a cup.”Li Shi Min was also a rare iron-blooded man. He drank the wine happily.
"Your Majesty is straightforward, and we are not cowards.”
Instantly, all the officials stood up and drank.
Li Yi looked at Li Shimin's half-smile and had a bad feeling.
Sure enough, Li Shiming picked up the second glass of wine with a smile on his face."This second cup of wine, We shall bestow it to our little hero today, Li Yi.”
The civil and military officials were all old foxes. They were first shocked, but then they understood. Only Li Jing, Cheng Yaojin, and the others looked at each other and smiled bitterly. It seemed like the Emperor was testing Li Yi again.
Those families and the children of the princes did not know what the Emperor meant.
"Is His Majesty drunk? Li Yi was just a playboy who frequented brothels, so why would the Emperor bestow him wine?”
"Yes, I am. Didn't they say that this kid was brought to the main hall to be interrogated today? Why was he fine again? Could it be that the Emperor had let him off because of Duke Wei?”
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Seeing that the Emperor had only given Li Yi wine, the talented princes and children were naturally not convinced.
The first to make trouble was Cheng Tieniu, the son of Cheng Yaojin. He was the first to stand up."Your Majesty, I refuse to accept this. Li Yi is weak and uneducated, so what right does he have to gain your love?”
Cheng Tieniu looked exactly like his father, both in appearance and personality. He had the same fiery temper. It was within everyone's expectations that he would be the first to make trouble.
Moreover, he also had the qualifications to have the strength of a second-rate general at such a tender age. Among his peers, he could be considered a rare elite.
Cheng Yaojin glanced at his youngest son and glared at him."Bastard brat, how can you speak to His Majesty like that?”
Unexpectedly, Li Shimin waved his hand happily."It's fine. This is a real man. He speaks his mind and won't hide anything. Other than Iron Bull, who else was dissatisfied?”
"Your Majesty, I'm not convinced either. I feel that only the strong can obtain this cup of wine from you.”A muscular man walked out. This person was Yuchi Gong's son, Yuchi Wei.
This kid had been on good terms with Cheng Tieniu since he was young and had always been on the same side.
Now, when the two of them saw that the Emperor was actually giving wine to a person they had always looked down on, they immediately jumped out.
With Cheng Tieniu and Yuchi Wei leading the way, the other princes and nobles stepped forward one after another, claiming that Li Yi was not worthy of the Emperor's grace.
Seeing that her son was being bullied by so many people, the red-whisked woman wanted to stand up and speak up for her son on the spot, but she was held back by Li Jing."A young eagle protected by its wings will never fly high.”
Li Yi, on the other hand, had been engrossed in the delicacies of the banquet, seemingly unaware that he was being targeted by the princes 'children.
Li Shimin had wanted to wait for Li Yi to speak, but he did not expect him to act as if nothing had happened.
Seeing this, Li Shi Min finally opened his mouth,"Ahem, Li Yi, everyone wants this cup of wine that I've bestowed upon you. What do you think?"
"Then reward them. I still have wine here.”Li Yi pointed at the wine glass on the table and smiled innocently.
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