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In Cheng Luan's bedroom, Li Xiang had just finished taking a bath. The couple was feeling happy after a short separation. Li Xiang didn't have the time to wait until night. What's more, there was a big banquet in the East Palace that night. He didn't know what would happen after he finished drinking.
So no matter whether Cheng Luan is willing or not, Li Xiang can't care less now. The palace maids outside all retreated five feet away. This was also Li Xiang's request. No matter how tight-lipped you guys are, Li Xiang still feels a little uncomfortable with someone standing next to him.
The palace maids' legs were sore from standing, so Li Xiang had the water changed. They had to wash again after just washing. After all, he was the crown prince, so even if he had to change the water five times an hour, these people had to do it obediently, and no one dared to complain.
"Your Highness is making such a fuss. There are so many people in the East Palace tonight..."
Cheng Luan's face flushed, but she still had to go out to receive the wives of officials in the evening. Her legs were almost unable to stand up. This was all Li Xiang's fault.
"I can't help it either. I've been away for such a long time. Just smelling the scent on you makes me lose control."
Hearing Li Xiang's words, Cheng Luan felt even sweeter in her heart. When it comes to treating women, Li Xiang can be said to be very capable. Although what he said was rather rude, any woman also likes to hear similar words. Sometimes, it is better to say such things directly instead of making it too romantic. Cheng Luan is such a person at the moment.
"How's that Xiao Xiazi? I've kept him in the capital for a while now. Nothing went wrong, right?"
Li Xiang thought of the little eunuch from that year. He should be able to stand on his own now. After what happened in Nanzhao Kingdom, Li Xiang would never keep Qian Ping in the palace as a chief eunuch. That would be a waste of his talent. This guy could hold up half the sky outside.
"He's still a little unreliable, but he hasn't made any major mistakes. He's also very loyal to us."
After hearing Cheng Luan's answer, Li Xiang decided to keep him in the capital. After all, he was still young and might not be familiar with many ways, but as long as he was loyal, it would be fine. No one is born knowing everything, and everyone has to learn slowly. If you don't give him this opportunity, how can you discover his potential?
"Qian Ping is very likely not to come back in the future. You should teach him more about some things in the capital. You will rely on him for things outside in the future."
Before Li Xiang said this, many people, including Cheng Luan, were watching. Although Qian Ping had made a mistake, it was very likely that he could be reinstated if he had continued to follow Li Xiang outside. But now that Li Xiang said this, Cheng Luan knew what to do.
"Your Highness, rest assured. Although we in the Eastern Palace have many affairs to attend to, many things follow their own course and nothing will go wrong. It's just that Yongning..."
Cheng Luan remembered the crying she had heard at night these past few days. Ever since the news of the Nanzhao Kingdom spread to Chang'an, although the common people didn't know about it, the dignitaries basically knew about it. Yongning was a princess of the Nanzhao Kingdom, so it was inevitable that she would feel very upset and didn't understand why her man and father had fought like this. When Li Xiang saw Yongning just now, there was still confusion on his face.
"It's too late right now. I'll find a chance in a few days and have a good talk with him. I have something to tell you in advance. Nanzhao is also going to establish a governor. If things really go well in the future, Yongning's son will go to Nanzhao to be a vassal and guard it for generations."
Li Xiang does not have a son now, but some things must be made clear. Li Xiang also hopes that Cheng Luan can become a good wife to Li Shimin like Empress Changsun.
"This is natural. Your Highness can decide whatever he wants. I have no right to interfere."
Cheng Luan's answer can be said to be very official. If nothing goes wrong, the eldest son born by Cheng Luan should inherit the entire empire. As for where the other princes will become princes, it probably depends on the emperor's wishes. In Cheng Luan's view, a place like Nanzhao Kingdom can be said to be so rotten that it cannot be worse. Who would be willing to fight for such a place?
The couple talked about some other things and explained the situation in Chang'an City. Then Li Xiang asked someone to change his clothes. He had to wear bright yellow clothes tonight and then go to have a drink with the officials in Chang'an City. After all, he had not been back to the capital for such a long time, so he had to go to get acquainted with them.
"The Emperor has decreed that the Crown Prince has made great contributions to stabilizing Nanbang..."
Li Xiang had just changed his clothes when Wang De came in from outside with a large group of people. Li Shimin would not come tonight, but he would give all the rewards he deserved. Those who followed Li Xiang to fight also had their own rewards. Only in this way would there be encouragement, and more people would be willing to follow Li Xiang in the future.
Unfortunately, Li Xiang had no way to rise higher. Unless Li Chengqian abdicated and Li Xiang became the crown prince, there was really no other way. After all, he was already the third most important person in the Tang Dynasty. "You want to kick your father and grandfather out now?" This was a heinous act. No matter how many meritorious deeds Li Xiang had done, he could not do such a thing. It would bring him lifelong infamy.
Li Shimin also understood this, so the rewards he gave to Li Xiang were mostly gold and silver. In addition, his wives also received a lot of benefits, and together with Li Xiang's mother, there was really no more reward he could give.
Of course, Li Xiang didn't care about this. According to his own thoughts, the entire empire would belong to him in the future, so why bother about this gain or loss?
"Congratulations, Your Highness. Congratulations, Your Highness."
After Wang De finished reading the imperial edict, he came up happily to ask for the reward money. In fact, Wang De didn't need the money at all, but Li Xiang's money was like wedding money. After receiving Li Xiang's reward money, he would feel proud when he returned.
"Butler Wang has been taking good care of himself recently. I see that his face has gained a lot more flesh than before."
Xiao Xia Zi had already stuffed the banknote into Wang De's hand, but Wang De didn't even look at the amount on it. Li Xiang was a very capable person, so there was no need to doubt it.
"Thanks to your service, there are no more troubles in and outside the palace now. Isn't it true that we are now well fed?"
What Wang De said was true. During this period, several eunuch chiefs in the palace were dealt with, and all of Wang De's competitors were dealt with, so he lived a very good life.
