Li Xiang could see that Duan Hai was a little slower than others. Not to mention that his political resources were not very good now, even if his political resources were very good, he probably still wouldn't be able to develop. Now your wife has planned such a good path for you, which can at least guarantee that your Duan family will be secure for the next twenty years, but he didn't expect that this guy still looked confused.
"Don't rush this matter. It hasn't been finalized yet. However, if the child wants to go to Chang'an City to study, I can indeed arrange it. Your brother's affairs haven't been decided yet, but your sister will definitely go with me. It's the same for her to be taken care of by her aunt. She can also live with me in the East Palace."
When Li Xiang said this, Duan Hai finally understood what the Eastern Palace in Chang'an City was. Even though he was a rough man, he knew it was where the Crown Prince and the Crown Prince of the Tang Dynasty lived, second only to the Emperor. If he allowed his son to live in such a place, it would be a great honor.
As for what Li Xiang said about whether the prince of Nanzhao would go or not, Duan Hai didn't think about it at all now. His brother-in-law had many brothers-in-law, and he was not one more. But this son only had himself as his biological father. Now that the Duan family was in this situation, it would be a very good thing if they could go to Chang'an City to gild themselves.
"Thank you so much, Your Highness. Your Highness has given my Duan family a new life. Even if I, Duan Hai, were to be shattered to pieces, it would be difficult to repay Your Highness for your kindness in nurturing me."
What Duan Hai said at this time was true. A few minutes ago, he was still in despair. The brothers outside obviously did not want to give him a way to live, but he did not expect that a few minutes later Li Xiang would give him a smooth way out.
Of course, Li Xiang would never do anything without confidence. Taking this child to Chang'an City is equivalent to holding the entire Duan family in his hands. Duan Hai doesn't understand many things, but Princess Yongping is a smart person. If you want your son to have a brighter future, then you have to work for me honestly. As for what the plan is between you and your wife, that is your own business.
Of course, this is also a mutually beneficial thing. If this kid stays in the Eastern Palace, his horizons will definitely be broadened a lot. After getting an official position in the court of the Tang Dynasty, wouldn't it be much better than being in Nanzhao? Even if he returns to Nanzhao in the future, even the king will look up to him.
They had already eaten a lot, so Li Xiang politely declined and went back to continue eating. Everyone chatted with the child in the study for a while. Li Xiang saw that it was getting late outside, and he also knew that Duan Hai had other things to do today, so he didn't disturb him here. Before leaving, he hugged the child again, and then left Duan Mansion under the protection of General Su.
"Thank you ma'am for today."
Duan Hai felt relieved only after seeing Li Xiang's carriage leave. If it weren't for Princess Yongping's plan, Li Xiang might have left half an hour ago. Although the road was quiet on both sides, if Li Xiang had left at that time, those people would not know what would be said.
"You should go check on your good brothers, lest they cause trouble tomorrow. Although we can't keep it a secret forever, we can delay it for a day longer. Tomorrow, spread the news in the city that our son will follow His Highness to Chang'an and live in the Eastern Palace. Otherwise, the Duan family's reputation will be in tatters..."
Princess Yongping said palely that her husband really made her worry too much. If she had a little bit of brains and vigilance, she would not let her brothers take advantage of her. Now her family is drifting and will soon fall out of the core circle. If something like this happens again, who knows how much evidence people will use to hold them accountable. Now she can only rely on Li Xiang's promise to their Duan family.
Although Li Xiang had spoken so casually, Princess Yongping still had some doubts in her mind. This opportunity was extremely rare for any major family. How could Li Xiang simply give it to the Duan family? What use would the Duan family have to Li Xiang now?
"Madam is right, but the child is still so young. If he goes to Chang'an alone, even if his aunt takes care of him, I feel..."
Duan Hai agreed very readily just now, but now he thought that his son was going to Chang'an City, which was thousands of miles away, and the most prosperous Chang'an City in the world. It was said that the population of that city was as large as that of the entire country of Nanzhao. How could he feel at peace?
"If you're worried, I'll go with my son and come back when he's a little older. But can you handle things at home?"
Princess Yongping bravely spoke out what was in her heart, and tried to remain calm while saying it, but in fact her heart was beating so fast that she didn't know how many times faster.
Although Duan Hai was reluctant to let his wife leave him, his son was too young. Even if he sent a bunch of servants from the old city, they were still servants and it would be better for them not to have their own mother go. Moreover, after his sister-in-law went there, it was impossible for her to only take care of her own son. There was no telling how much intrigue there was in the palace.
"In that case, I'm sorry to trouble you, Madam. I don't have anything to worry about at home, so I might as well deal with them all at once. I also know that I can't handle it well outside. Although it's impossible to add bricks and tiles to the family, there is no problem in maintaining the status quo."
Duan Hai gritted his teeth and said that he wished he could go to Chang'an as well, but at least he still had some thoughts about his clan. These younger brothers had to be dealt with first, otherwise if he kept such a group of ambitious people, they might cause trouble at any time.
Princess Yongping heaved a sigh of relief upon hearing Duan Hai's words. As long as Duan Hai allowed her to go to Chang'an, then after leaving Nanzhao, there was no telling when she would return. Wouldn't it be easy to not come back then? With her own intelligence and Li Xiang's peculiar preferences, Princess Yongping couldn't believe it. Didn't Chang'an City have its own place?
In fact, there was no need to wait until tomorrow morning. Various news had already spread that evening. Many people were waiting to see Duan Hai make a fool of himself. They didn't expect that he would suddenly get a golden ticket to immunity from death. His eldest son would be taken to Chang'an by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and would be raised personally by him.
