While the two were discussing things, the wine and food outside had already been prepared. Changsun Wuji and Li Xiang went to the front hall. Except for Changsun Chong, no one else came to join them. Everyone knew Li Xiang's character, so no one came over.
However, there was another person at the dinner table today. Although he was slightly smaller than Li Xiang, he looked much stronger than Li Xiang. This person was Changsun Wuji's other son, Changsun Ze, who was also well-known in Chang'an City and was known as Changsun Qishao.
The reason for this nickname is because he is the seventh child in the family. Another reason is that this guy is the most playful among the next generation of the Changsun family. Originally, Changsun Chong led them to play, but after Changsun Chong embarked on the right path, this guy got the nickname Changsun Qishao.
"Greetings, Your Highness."
Seeing his son standing there blankly, Changsun Wuji said with some displeasure, "Although Li Xiang's generation is relatively low, he is now the de facto third-in-command of the Tang Dynasty. You are just a dandy boy. Do you have to be as rude as your elder brother? Your elder brother doesn't bow because he has a close relationship with Li Xiang and is now helping him with things. Who do you think you are?"
"Greetings to His Highness."
Under his father's stern gaze, Chang Sunze knelt down, but he was very lazy and looked as if he had no bones. Li Xiang didn't understand what his uncle meant, but he also reached out to help his cousin up, but he didn't say anything. Chang Sun Chong was his comrade-in-arms, so it was okay for him to take advantage of him, but if a child like you acted like your uncle, Li Xiang would not tolerate you.
"Sit down and eat first. I spent a lot of effort to bring back all the delicious food on the table today. And this is the yak beef you've been dreaming about. I brought it back from the plateau. I covered it with ice along the way. It's only because the weather is cool that it hasn't spoiled. Otherwise, it would have been gone by now."
Chang Sun Chong laughed, kicked his younger brother, and then quickly introduced the things on the table. Many of them were brought back from the plateau. They could be considered as some wild game that could not be eaten in Chang'an City.
"Before we eat, I have something to tell you. This evil creature has brought shame upon my people in Chang'an City. My Changsun family's reputation has been nearly destroyed by his insults. If it weren't for his eldest brother's persuasion, I would have beaten him to death..."
Changsun Wuji ignored his eldest son and pointed at his seventh son and spoke loudly. Li Xiang smiled beside him, not knowing what Changsun Wuji meant. However, calling such a person out in such an occasion and scolding him loudly must mean there was something else to come. If he wanted to scold his son, there was no need to do it in front of him.
Changsun Laoqi looked at his father, then looked at his elder brother who was standing next to him with a serious face. This guy slowly lowered his head. He had been making too much trouble recently. In addition to making trouble in Chang'an City, this guy even set fire to a cruise ship outside the city. If the people on the boat had not run fast, several people might have been burned to death.
When the Chang'an County Magistrate came to his door, Changsun Wuji thought the magistrate was lying and was scared out of his wits. If this matter got out of hand, it would be a serious crime. Changsun Wuji personally brought money to the door to apologize, and this was the end of the matter.
If someone had been burned to death at that time, and it had been at the feet of the emperor, according to Li Shimin's temper, this guy's head would have been chopped off long ago. He was lucky this time, so Changsun Wuji breathed a sigh of relief, but it did not mean that this guy would stay at home forever. As long as he went out, he would definitely cause trouble, so Changsun Wuji wanted to send this guy to Li Xiang's military camp.
Changsun Wuji also heard about Xiao Shougui's affairs. They are both from aristocratic families, and their connections there are even more distant than ours. When it comes to training people, Li Xiang is indeed quite capable. Now Xiao Shougui is doing very well in the Western Regions. If there is a chance, we must also guide our people.
When Li Xiang heard half of it, he understood what Changsun Wuji was thinking, but the problem was that your son was far inferior to Xiao Shougui. Xiao Shougui's current achievements had nothing to do with his family. It was purely the result of his own efforts.
"We're about to go to Nanzhao Kingdom. The journey south is definitely unsafe. Why not wait until we return to Beijing to make arrangements?"
It is obvious that Li Xiang does not want to take this hot potato. If this kid follows him south, who knows how much trouble will arise along the way. We are going to the south to do business, not to babysit your child. If something happens on the way, it will delay national affairs. Who can afford it?
"It's okay. Just let him go with you. It's okay if it's not safe. Even if he blocks a knife for you, it will be considered a contribution to the Tang Dynasty. Since I'm handing this son over to you, I don't care whether he lives or dies."
Changsun Wuji was a smart man and he must have heard the evasion in Li Xiang's words, but Changsun Wuji did not say anything about it and still insisted on handing this person over to Li Xiang. Looking at the determination on Changsun Wuji's face, Li Xiang understood. Changsun Wuji probably also understood that if he didn't hurry up now, his son would be really ruined.
"What does Seventh Cousin mean?"
Li Xiang still called him uncle at this time. After all, this was a family dinner, and if he called him by his name, it would seem too disrespectful.
"Where did this cousin come from? If he really is in the military camp, he'll be one of your soldiers. If anything happens, you can punish him or punish him. Today, I'll give you my face. Just take him south with you. Whatever happens has nothing to do with you."
Changsun Wuji's words also defined the matter. If Li Xiang still wanted to shirk responsibility, it would seem too disrespectful. Changsun Wuji also did a lot of things for Li Xiang. Now if his son had not become like this, Changsun Wuji would not be willing to lose face. He did not ask this kid to make any great achievements in the future. As long as he could change his lazy habits by following Li Xiang and not cause trouble every day when he returned to Chang'an City in the future, this would be his fate.
