"It's okay, it's okay. We're all family from now on. Why should we have so many rules when we're in our own home? Here's some new tea I got. Try it."
After hearing the other party's special explanation, Li Chengqian knew that the other party had no other intentions. It was simply because he was running out of time and wanted to express his gratitude quickly, so he came to give the gift at this time.
In fact, for the Nanzhao Kingdom, the situation just now was equally embarrassing. They could only pretend to be deaf and dumb. If they had an attack on the spot, it would not have been of any benefit to them. Li Chengqian was able to solve this problem, which not only resolved the troubles of the Tang Dynasty, but actually saved their entire country.
Take the incident just now for example. Whether it was Li Shimin or Zhangsun Wuji, they just felt embarrassed and awkward at most. But for the envoys of Nanzhao Kingdom, they had to investigate this matter. If you don't investigate this matter, you will be disregarding the national interests. If someone brings this matter up in the future, you will definitely be guilty of a capital crime.
But what basis does the Nanzhao Kingdom have to pursue this matter? If something goes wrong, the Tang Dynasty may very likely start a war. If the two sides really fight, the Tang Dynasty will certainly suffer casualties, but the Nanzhao Kingdom will definitely suffer the greatest casualties. By then, the country may even be gone.
That's why Kotgul hurried over to express his gratitude. This was not because of the marriage that had just been decided, but for the safety of the entire Nanzhao Kingdom.
"It's just a trivial matter, not worth mentioning. However, I have long admired your princess, so I wrote to you from the northwest front. As a father, I don't want to talk about these things, but since we are all family from now on, it's okay to tell you."
Li Chengqian acted embarrassed, which really made Ketegul suspicious. Could it be that the reputation of our princess had spread so far? Even the grandson of the Tang Emperor in the northwest had heard about it. However, the appearance of our princess was really no joke. At least in the territory of Nanzhao, no one could compare to her.
The two chatted about some other small things. Wang De had already come from the palace. Everything was ready there. Please invite His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the envoy to have dinner together.
Li Chengqian originally wanted to study this matter carefully to see if there was anything that needed to be remedied, but he did not expect that Li Shimin would let him go with him. This was purely because they were relatives. If there was no such relationship, he would just be a special envoy of the Nanzhao Kingdom and would not need to be accompanied by the emperor and the prince.
When Li Chengqian went to have a meal, Li Tai had sobered up by then. Unfortunately, this guy was not so lucky. After Zhangsun Wuji came, he directly made this guy stand in the yard. Everyone in the Prince of Wei's Mansion knew that this was the prince's uncle and the most powerful official in the court, so everyone withdrew from the yard.
Changsun Wuji said nothing and just stood beside Li Tai. Not to mention the distinction between seniority and inferiority, Changsun Wuji was just standing there with you to let you sober up. In fact, Li Tai was almost sober now and knew what a terrible thing he had done. Fortunately, it was Li Chengqian who covered it up. If it had caused serious consequences, although Li Shimin would not kill him, he would definitely be exiled to the border.
"Uncle, please don't get angry. This is Tai'er's fault. Tai'er is willing to accept your punishment. Please take a seat in your room."
Li Chengqian saw that Changsun Wuji was a little unsteady on his feet. After all, Changsun Wuji was already old, and naturally he could not stand here with Li Tai as punishment. Li Tai was willing to stand as punishment, but he did not want to cause any trouble to Sun Wuji. After all, the two were connected by blood.
"Qingque, you have been extremely intelligent since childhood. I also taught you brothers at the same time. The Crown Prince and Prince Jin were slow learners, but you were the fastest learner. The Emperor likes you, your mother likes you, and I like you very much too. This is not your fault, it's our fault. We are the ones who gave you this illusion."
Changsun Wuji shouldn't have said these words, but when Changsun Wuji said these words, Li Tai's eyes became moist. This was his own uncle. Otherwise, because of the court etiquette, Changsun Wuji could just leave after throwing down the imperial edict. There was no need to say these useless words here.
"uncle…"
Li Tai was really ashamed at this time. The reason why he had caused such an incident just now was not only because of drinking, but also because he was banished to the cold palace. Although there was no such thing as a prince being banished to the cold palace, looking at Li Tai's recent life, it was basically the same as living in the cold palace.
Li Tai used to be the prince that everyone paid attention to, even Li Chengqian could not catch up with him, so Li Tai lived a fulfilling life, summoning scholars from all over the world to study literature, which was so glorious. However, since the rise of Li Xiang, all this seemed to be of no use. Literature used to be something he could show off, but now compared with Li Xiang's ability to fight, these things are simply worthless.
Later, he took many wrong paths, and Li Shimin's favor began to slip away little by little. At this time, Li Tai also wanted to rise again, but some things were not so simple, which led to resentment in Li Tai's heart.
Normally, this resentment could not be vented and could only accumulate more and more. Now, after more than a year, Li Tai could no longer suppress it. It happened that the emperor had such a thing again today. Li Tai lost his mind for a while and started to curse Li Chengqian, and then it was out of control.
"You are a smart person, and you are not young anymore. Your uncle may not be able to guide you for too long, but you are able to think clearly about this matter. Please read the emperor's decree carefully and rest well at home from now on. But don't give up on yourself. There will always be a day when you will be able to leave."
Changsun Wuji sighed, then put the imperial edict in Li Tai's hand, and then walked out with a staggering gait. Li Tai hurriedly supported Changsun Wuji. When he sent Changsun Wuji to the gate, Li Tai found that there were many more palace guards at the gate.
"Farewell, uncle."
Li Tai knew that from today on, no one in the mansion would be able to go out. When Changsun Wuji heard Li Tai's words, his heart softened. He was about to say that he would try to let him go out, but then he thought about what happened to Li Tai today and decided to let him be sad for a while!
