It was night.
Li Shimin came alone and was led into the Eastern Palace by the attendants.
The Eastern Palace was not a single palace, but a group of palaces. It was very spacious and was only second in size to Taiji Palace.
The East Palace Main Hall was where the Crown Prince received his guests.
"Your Highness, the Crown Prince has been waiting for a long time.”
The chamberlain said respectfully,
"Everyone is here. We're just waiting for you to start the banquet.”
Li Shi Min chuckled.
"Oh? Is that so?"
He said,
"This King was the last to arrive?"
The chamberlain was about to reply when he saw Crown Prince Li Jiancheng come out from the hall to welcome him.
"Second brother! You're finally here!"
Li Jiancheng hugged Li Shimin's shoulder and laughed,
"Everyone has been waiting for you for a while!”
Behind him, Li Yuanji also appeared and teased,"
"Second brother, you're really arrogant! You made a crown prince and a prince wait for you for so long.”
"Only you, the King of Qin and General of Heavenly Strategy, have such a big face. If it were anyone else, this little brother would have flipped the table long ago!”
Li Shi Min laughed loudly.
"Hahaha, I've made big brother and fourth brother wait for a long time. Later, I'll definitely punish myself with three glasses of wine!”
he said hurriedly.
"Alright, alright, alright. I was just waiting for Second Brother to say that!”
"Fourth brother, don't spout nonsense. Second brother came at the right time, why do you have to drink as punishment?”
“……”
The three brothers entered the hall, chatting and laughing.
In the eyes of outsiders, this was how respectful brothers were!
However, everyone knew that both sides could not wait for the other party to die.
Being born in the royal family, it was very difficult to survive if one did not become an outstanding actor.
The three sat down.
The prince was the second son of the king of Qin. The king of Qi sat opposite the king of Qin.
After that, the aides and guests of the Crown Prince's Residence took their seats.
"Let's begin."
Li Jiancheng clapped his hands and ordered.
The chamberlain responded and waved his hand gently.
The musicians began to play. A group of dancers lined up in a single line and walked into the hall with brisk steps.
Under the rhythm of the music, the dancers danced.
Under the sandalwood incense, the dancers looked like fairies, and many of the aides were stunned.
"Second brother, how are these dancers and musicians?”
Li Jiancheng asked with a smile.
"Not bad."
Li Shimin looked at Li Jiancheng and replied,
"It's like listening to celestial music, like seeing a fairy."
"Your brother is addicted to it…"
Even though he said that, his eyes were clear and unmoved.
How could he relax after attending the Feast at Hongmen?
Although Li Shimin felt that Li Jiancheng wouldn't make a move now, they would definitely wait until they obtained the military power and set up the Dragon Locking Array before making a move.
In between, the risk of fighting alone was extremely high.
He was certain that Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji were unsure of his current realm!
"Hahaha, this group of dancers and musicians is a group that follows my father. All their movements must be strictly in accordance with the rules of the palace!”
Li Jiancheng laughed and said,
"If second brother likes it, I will give it to second brother. How about it?”
"No merit, no reward." Li Shi Min rejected.
"Hey, what's there to talk about between us brothers? As long as you say the word, big brother will give it to you without saying anything!”
Li Jiancheng waved his hand and said,
"Listen up, from now on, you are His Highness the King of Qin's men!”
Before Li Shi Min could agree, he had already made his own decision.
"Yes."
The dancers and musicians all nodded respectfully.
To the imperial family, they were gifts that could be sent back and forth at will.
"What does big brother mean by this?"
Li Shimin was a little "flattered" and said,
"I really don't dare to accept…"
Gulp, gulp.
Li Jiancheng drank a few mouthfuls of fine wine, and his face was already a little red.
He said with a hint of drunkenness,
"What do you mean by that? Just take it as a brother sympathizing with you!”
"It hasn't been easy for you to fight in the outside world all these years.”
"Big brother's enjoyment in the rear is all because of you, second brother, fighting on the front lines! What is this little gift?"
Li Shi Min's expression changed slightly, revealing a touched expression.
" Big Brother…" he said softly.
"Actually…Big Brother wanted to talk to Imperial Father about giving up the position of Crown Prince to you!”
Li Jiancheng drank a few more mouthfuls of wine and said drunkenly,
"With your battle achievements, you are more worthy of the position of Crown Prince! I…I can't compare to you."
"Burp!"
He let out a burp, and a strong smell of alcohol spread out.
All the aides were shocked, and their gazes fell on the Crown Prince and the King of Qin.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince, you must not say such things.”
Li Shi Min was shocked and quickly stood up,
"The position of Crown Prince has long been decided. How would this little brother dare to have any thoughts?”
"Since ancient times, the crown prince has always been the heir, not the virtuous. Moreover, the Crown Prince's talents are far above this little brother's. This little brother is just a boor who knows how to fight!”
"This little brother understands big brother's intentions, but please take back your words, Your Highness. We will pretend we didn't hear anything.”
Li Jiancheng seemed to be even more drunk as he narrowed his eyes slightly.
"Second brother, big brother feels that this place owes you…"
Li Jiancheng's eyes were slightly moist. He pointed at his heart and muttered,
"Big Brother wants to compensate you."
" I don't know how to make it up to you…"
Everyone was touched by his loving and caring look.
Li Shi Min's tears fell at this moment.
"Big brother, don't say that, please don't say that…You don't owe little brother anything!”
He said sincerely,
"You are my good big brother, the good Crown Prince of the Great Tang!”
"Little brother is willing to follow big brother until death. This ambition will never change!”
The conversation between the two of them made the scene warm.
Someone had already started crying softly.
This brotherhood was too touching!
"Second Brother, Eldest Brother has already drunk so many glasses. Why don't you drink a glass?”
Li Yuanji suddenly raised his wine cup and said,
"Come, let's have a drink together!"
"Us brothers are the role models of brothers for all eternity!”
Li Shi Min took the glass subconsciously.
The atmosphere had already reached this point. Li Yuanji's words made him instinctively want to finish the glass of wine in one gulp.
But suddenly, a bolt of lightning flashed across his mind!
Suddenly, he recalled what Li Xuanqing had said to him today.
"Don't drink alcohol, it's bad for your health."
At that time, he felt that his son was concerned about him, but at this moment, he suddenly felt a sense of danger!
Would Li Xuanqing speak nonsense?
This glass of wine…
He lowered his head to look at the wine. He could not see anything wrong with it, be it the smell or the color.
"Second brother, what are you waiting for? Fuck!"
Li Yuanji urged,
"You don't drink in the army, but now it's Chang 'an. You don't have to abide by the precepts, do you?”
"Quick, let's have a toast!"
The more he urged, the more suspicious Li Shimin became.
"Alright, let's drink!"
Li Shimin raised his glass and suddenly snatched Li Yuanji's glass. He smiled and said,
"Fourth brother, we're old comrades. Don't blame me for not letting you drink earlier.”
"Today, second brother will drink with you in exchange for a cup of wine. How about it?”
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