Chapter 5, The Emperor's Fury
Uncle Zhang Gongjin stated that he would just observe and not speak, as today’s incident did not involve him. Moreover, witnessing one of the Four Heavenly Kings face a setback certainly brought joy to Duke Dingyuan.
Children speak without restraint, children speak without restraint
Lìzhì said that the uncle has arrived, and the son wishes to come over to pay his respects
"Beauty, why are you hiding behind the Crown Prince?"
Choosing friends carelessly, choosing friends carelessly indeed
The wealthiest man in Chang'an raised his head, disdainfully snorting, and then, clad only in a pair of underpants, strode majestically out of Puningfang. Meanwhile, the gatekeepers and loyal servants of the Weichi family covered their faces and bowed their heads, not daring to look around.
This fellow must be looking for an excuse, just right to flaunt his strengths while crossing the street
If something looks so frightening, what else could it be but a monster
"Auxiliary machinery, this matter concerns the dignity of the court"
"Ashina Duobi has come, and only Yuchi Gong has captured a Sijin, letting the Turks know that our Great Tang is not some small tribal group on the grasslands, weak and easily bullied. Your Majesty's ability to send six riders to the White Horse to form an alliance is precisely because of the courage and might of Yuchi Gong as our support"
The two individuals began their game, the sound of pieces being placed resonating.
The dignity of the court relies on the people's freedom from worries about food and clothing, on the overthrow of foreign invaders, on a full national treasury, and on a clear and honest administration. However, I have not heard that it has any connection with the indulgent and immoral behavior of the nobility.
Dressed in a crimson uniform, with a crossed turban adorned at the front with a white jade ornament, the jade clasp is fastened a bit tightly, making the crown prince appear somewhat frail
Li Lizhi said in a soft and delicate voice
"The Crown Prince is the nephew of the Duke of Dingyuan, Zhang De from Jiangyin."
Hmph
Saying this, the exquisitely carved Li Chengqian stepped forward to pay his respects and respectfully called out, "Uncle"
Zhang De did not expect that King Weichi was so skilled at undressing, and he did it with such decisiveness. If it were not for Uncle Zhang Gongjin's strong insistence on putting on his underpants, King Weichi would have truly stripped completely naked
He actually made a bet with a ten-year-old boy, and he even lost
The great Emperor of the Tang Empire soon learned the news, and the Prefect of Chang'an had already fainted in the toilet
The sound of splashing...
This... this shameless scoundrel! I, I must... I will definitely...
Differentiation, exclusion, and enticement are means that the new emperor is not yet accustomed to, making him quite sensitive to them
Zhang Gongjin silently sighed in his heart, glancing once more at his three sons who were still trembling, and he couldn't help but feel as depressed as Li Yan.
The soldiers of the Imperial Guard initially intended to capture such daylight demons, but upon approaching, they immediately pretended not to see and took a detour to escape
This fellow is audacious, showing no regard for me!
With a long sigh, the second brother of the Li family expressed some sentiments, grateful to have such a great brother-in-law
Therefore, when his chief enforcer and loyal dog suddenly ran naked through the streets of Chang'an, tarnishing the glorious lands of His Majesty the Emperor, the second son of the Li family could not tolerate it! Absolutely intolerable!
How fortunate it is to have a good son
Murmuring Zhang De's name repeatedly for a while, Li Chengqian became quite excited. Meanwhile, Li Lizhi, who was attentively listening from the side, also had her big eyes sparkling with curiosity.
Changsun Wuji saw that his brother-in-law had calmed down, so he arranged the chessboard on the couch, took a handful of pieces in his hand, and asked the emperor to guess the pieces.
Changsun Wuji made a sound of acknowledgment, then glanced at Princess Changle, who was hiding behind Li Chengqian. She was to be his future daughter-in-law, and her beauty was truly remarkable
In just a short while, one could hear distant shouts and commotion, likely caused by a young wife who spotted a runaway creature running amok.
"He actually dares to be so bold! Is there no dignity left for a noble? He, the esteemed Duke of Wu, the grand general, actually parades about like a child, it is simply, simply shameless, utterly shameless!"
The Four Heavenly Kings are known for their willingness to accept losses in gambling without making excuses, and they are recognized for their honesty towards both young and old.
Li Shimin fell silent, then sat on the soft couch and said in a deep voice, "That boy... is he the one mentioned earlier by Hong Shen, the young sect leader of the Jiangshui Zhang family from the Southern School?"
He cannot speak of this matter, for Li Yuan is, strictly speaking, the retired emperor of Li Yuan. However, Yuchi Gong is a loyal lackey of Emperor Taizong; can he really criticize this shameless person who is a disgrace to morality?
That monster... monster... strange...
Li Chengqian's eyes sparkled with excitement as he asked
Emperor Li, gritting his teeth in anger, stood aside watching his brother-in-law, Duke Qi, vent his frustrations with a blank expression. After Li Shimin had finished expressing his anger, Changsun Wuji casually remarked, "Your Majesty, why must you be so furious? It is merely that Duke Wu got drunk at Duke Lai's residence and acted inappropriately after drinking. Duke Wu is known for his reckless behavior, and the people of Chang'an are well aware of it; whatever he does will not surprise the citizens of Chang'an..."
Your Majesty, we must wait for the Duke of Yingguo to be competent as the Governor of Lizhou
After a while, the rosy-cheeked princess with big eyes leaned forward, biting her finger, and softly asked Changsun Wuji, "Uncle, did that monster really lose to a ten-year-old boy?"
Li Shimin remained silent, and Changsun Wuji calmly inquired.
My evaluation, my eternal emperor, my wise ruler for all generations
Within the residence of the Duke of Lai, a group of individuals, both large and small, were all staring blankly at one another, completely dumbfounded
"Well, auxiliary machine, you are thoughtful. It is I who have lost my composure"
Emperor Taizong was filled with indignation, and then stood up and walked back and forth in anger, "This shameless scoundrel! Shameful! Shameful! It is a disgrace to morality! What kind of order is this! Does he not regard the dignity of the court? Does he not see the court, nor me!"
"Beauty, that is not a monster, that is Duke Wu, a meritorious minister of the Tang Dynasty. He has made great contributions to the Tang Dynasty..."
Back then, he was so frightened by Wei Chi Gong that he cried out "Father, save me," which was truly a shadow within a shadow. Now, upon hearing that his "enemy" has suffered a setback, the young prince's heart suddenly experiences a twisted sense of pleasure
Neither hurried nor slow, neither warm nor hot, Changsun Wuji even bent down to pick up the broken pieces of porcelain one by one
Li Zhen was filled with emotion as he looked at the pile of clothes that had just been removed from the ground. He quickly called over a servant and said, "Go to the Duke of Qi's residence and have him promptly report this matter to His Majesty"
As for the party involved, young Zhang De, he stood innocently beside the black horse, with his hand resting on the mane that was black with red highlights
Indeed
Li Shimin still said angrily
Has the reward for the men of Liangfeng County not been issued yet
Nobility is not to be feared, nor is power; what is truly fearsome is the combination of nobility, power, and wealth. The phrase referring to those who possess power, wealth, and status aptly describes Wei Chi, the wealthiest man in Chang'an, one of the Four Heavenly Kings.
Thus, when Wei Chi Gong was running naked in Pu Ning Fang, Li Shimin found it difficult to control his rage.
Li Shimin and Changsun Wuji once again wore dark expressions
Bang
Father, which family does that young man belong to
Changsun Wuji glanced at the young emperor. Although the Xuanwu Gate incident had been successful, the emperor still felt uneasy. There were too many people loyal to the retired emperor; Li Jing and Li Yuan were both considered his supporters. The head of the civil officials, Pei Ji, was even a trusted confidant of Li Yuan, while the Minister of Works, Duke Ying Guogong, was a close friend of Li Yuan, having provided assistance multiple times during Li Yuan's uprising
Zhang De, Zhang De, Zhang De...
Li Shimin and Changsun Wuji both turned pale with anger
The thought that Wei Chi Gong had walked out from here made Li Yan feel a deep-seated depression, to the point where he felt a slight pain in his heart.
Changsun Wuji informed Li Chengqian
Changsun Wuji's eyes sparkled with brilliance
The furious emperor of the Tang Dynasty was not yet thirty years old, and was still a young man. Although he had killed his brothers and forced his own father to abdicate, he still cared deeply about the opinions of the general populace
Li Shimin, upon mentioning this, was even more enraged, "A dignified veteran of the battlefield, yet he is unable to even know himself and his enemy. What use do I have for him?"
"Yuchi Gong is Your Majesty's loyal hound and eagle claw. This year, when Luo Yi rebelled, why did neither Li Jing nor Li Yan go, but instead let him lead the troops to quell the rebellion? Your Majesty must have an answer in your heart."
"Cheng Qian, what are you doing standing at the door?"
A gilded teacup featuring a pair of mandarin ducks playing in the water was shattered against the nanmu beam.