Seeing Cheng Yaojin drinking like this, Li Xiang knew that Cheng Yaojin was actually feeling a little bitter.
Because Li Xiang was in power, Cheng Yaojin could only stay in Chang'an City. Whether he was hunting or training in the surrounding areas, he was not allowed to leave the area within fifty miles of Chang'an City.
Cheng Yaojin was still very strong, a tiger in his prime. If he were put on the battlefield, he would be able to expand the territory of the Tang Dynasty. But did the recent battles led by Li Xiang have anything to do with Cheng Yaojin? Even his two sons had to avoid suspicion.
Cheng Yaojin knew in his heart that before Li Xiang ascended the throne, there was probably no hope for his family to develop well. Although he was given a high position now, he had no real power and could almost be said to be hanging by a thread.
Cheng Yaojin looks pretty good now and is the object of others' envy, but only Cheng Yaojin himself knows that he is just an old man raised in Chang'an City. His favorite thing is to go to the battlefield. Now he goes to court every day and goes home, and at most he goes to the military camp outside the city for training. His life is becoming more and more depressing.
Li Xiang could understand Cheng Yaojin's suffering, but there was nothing he could do to change it. If he could let his father-in-law go to the battlefield, Li Xiang would take him there immediately. He was a fierce general and had prestige in the army.
But Li Xiang knew that Li Shimin would not allow this. With the exception of Cheng Yaojin, the other generals were basically idle at home. "I've given you the title of Duke, and the annual income is quite good. What else do you want? If you ask for more, I'm afraid you'll be suspected of treason."
Many people were dissatisfied with Li Shimin's handling of the matter, feeling that this guy had gone too far. He was originally in the army, and now you have deprived him of his ideals and career. Do you expect people to praise you?
However, Li Xiang was a person who traveled through time from modern society. Looking at these emperors longitudinally, Li Shimin was considered very good. At least this guy did not massacre his meritorious officials. Therefore, except for some who committed crimes, the rest of the twenty-four meritorious officials in the Lingyan Pavilion were able to live to old age. This is already ranked high among all the emperors.
When he woke up the next morning, Li Xiang shook his head vigorously. He had originally wanted to talk to Yongning, but he felt a little tired when he came back yesterday, so he went to bed directly.
"Breakfast is over there at Yongning's place. I saw her little face yesterday. It's better to say what needs to be said in advance to avoid this every day."
Cheng Luan helped Li Xiang put on his clothes, so she naturally knew what her man was talking about. Princess Yongning had been feeling like he was living a year in a day these days, so she wanted to ask Li Xiang a few questions, but she never had the chance. If they were in Nanzhao, there would only be the two of them, and they could ask anything they wanted.
But this is Chang'an City, this is the core of Chang'an City. Every word must be thought three times before being spoken, otherwise it will bring disaster to oneself. In addition, given the current situation of her father, Yongning dared not speak casually and was just waiting for an opportunity for Li Xiang to find her.
"Your Highness, you should not blame this girl. If it weren't for the Nanzhao incident, this girl would be very active now. She could be considered a scene in our East Palace. When she first came to Chang'an City, she brought us a lot of joy."
Although Cheng Luan is scheming, she does not use it against the sisters at home. This is what Li Xiang is most pleased about. If Cheng Luan were to use her scheming at home, Yongning would have died countless times with her brain. This is also what Li Xiang admires most about Cheng Luan, so no matter in front of outsiders or family members, Li Xiang gives Cheng Luan enough face.
Xiao Xiazi was already ready at the door. When she heard that Li Xiang was going to have dinner with Princess Yongning, she asked the kitchen staff to bring breakfast over. Li Xiang's meal time was also blocked, and it only had half an hour at the moment. After half an hour, he would follow the Crown Prince to meet the Emperor. Although there was no morning court today, Li Xiang had already given you a day off on the first day since he returned from the south. If he didn't go to the Emperor the next day, it would be a bit unreasonable.
"Greetings, Your Highness."
When Yongning heard that Li Xiang was coming, she dressed herself up beautifully. Even if she had no interest in coming, she had to dress herself up. If she looked ugly, Li Xiang probably wouldn't even want to look at her, let alone talk about things in the south.
"It's only been a few days, and you've lost a lot of weight. Sit down and have a meal with me. I know you have a lot to ask me, so I'll tell you what I need to say. You can ask the questions first. Don't be so restrained around me in the future. Have you forgotten how we got along in the South? You have to be coy when facing outsiders, but when facing me, you have to show your true nature. This is the key to survival in the East Palace."
Li Xiang didn't want to educate his wife in this way. After all, he was a person from modern society, which believed in equality for all. But this was not the case in today's society. Including the many eunuchs and palace maids in the East Palace, if Yongning continued to be like this, she would inevitably be bullied by them in the future. A servant with face could be more powerful than some masters. This was also one of the reasons why Li Xiang wanted to educate Yongning.
"I will obey your Highness."
Yongning originally wanted to ask about his father, but suddenly remembered what his sister said. No matter what His Highness said, you have to answer his questions first, and then ask your own questions. The order cannot be reversed.
"Just say what you want to say. We can eat and talk at the same time. Everyone, please go down. Everyone, stay five meters away. Anyone who dares to come close will be beaten to death immediately."
Li Xiang knew that there were too many people around him. Although they were all selected, there might be one or two gossipers. If he let these people get away, it would also reduce Yongning's pressure.
Li Xiang has always wanted to create a feeling that the husband and wife are the same person, but after a long period of shaping, Li Xiang found that this was very difficult. The fundamental reason was his own identity, and it was impossible for him to have only one wife.
As long as there are multiple wives, there must be a bias, so these women want to show themselves and become the number one wife in Li Xiang's heart.
