Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Inside the Taiji Palace.
Everyone was beaming with joy because the Tang Empire had gained another vassal state today. The Big Brother King was also smiling, but there was a hint of inexplicable meaning in the corner of his eyes.
After the hall quieted down again, the Big Brother King continued to bow to Li Er.
"Your Majesty, I have admired the culture of the Tang Empire since I was a child. Now that Wo Nation is a vassal state of the Tang Empire, I would like to stay in Chang 'an for half a year to learn the classics, articles, systems, and laws of the Tang Empire so that I can use them to govern the people of Wo Nation in the future. I hope Your Majesty will allow it!"
This change of address was really fast. A moment ago, he called himself by his name. Now that Wo Nation had become a vassal state of the Tang Empire, the Big Brother King immediately called himself a subject!
It was said that when Li Xiaogong led the army into the capital of Feiniao and wiped out the Su Family, there was no longer any dispute over the successor to the throne of Wo Nation. Therefore, the Big Brother King's words were not overstepping his authority!
Li Zexuan narrowed his eyes and thought that the fox's tail had finally been revealed. It turned out that the Big Brother King had spent so much effort to learn the advanced culture and systems of the Tang Empire. Li Zexuan did not care about the classics and articles at all, but he was afraid that the Big Brother King would secretly learn the advanced production technology of the Tang Empire!
Li Zexuan was about to object, but Li Er was faster than him. "Hahaha! I allow it! I will also give you a house on Chongren Lane! "
How could Li Er, who was in the midst of joy, think of so many twists and turns? Moreover, the Big Brother King was willing to stay in Chang 'an for half a year. This was undoubtedly expressing his loyalty to the Tang Empire! How could he, Li Er, disagree?
Li Zexuan sighed helplessly. It was too late to say anything now.
The Big Brother King happily stepped forward and thanked him. "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
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Accepting Wo Nation as a vassal state was a pleasant surprise. The court meeting continued in an orderly manner until it was close to noon. Many people were so hungry that their stomachs were growling!
It was not a good sign to go hungry on the first day of the new year. Thus, as soon as Li Er announced the end of the morning assembly, the civil and military officials immediately went back to their respective homes!
"I've been grounded at home recently, so I can't visit my uncles one by one. I'll just stay here and wish you a happy new year ~! I wish you all good health and good luck! "
After leaving the palace, Li Zexuan cupped his fists and smiled at Qin Qiong, Cheng Yaojin, Yuchi Jingde, Niu Jinda, Li Jing, Li Xiaogong, and the others.
It wasn't that he didn't want to go door to door to pay his New Year's greetings, but he had to stay at home!
"Haha! Little Xuan, we all understand your situation. You don't have to be so courteous ~! "
Qin Qiong said with a gentle smile.
"Haha! You're slacking off, using the imperial edict as an excuse to not pay us a New Year's greeting. Then, we'll have to go to your house for a big meal later! When the time comes, if you have any good dishes, don't hide them! Oh, I don't want anything else, just hotpot! I understand now. Of all the hotpot in Tang Dynasty, your hotpot is the most delicious! "
Cheng Yaojin patted Li Zexuan's shoulder and said with a look of dissatisfaction.
Li Zexuan said straightforwardly, "Uncles, if you're willing to be my guests, I'll welcome you with open arms! When the time comes, there will definitely be plenty of hotpot and wine! "
Li Xiaogong was dumbfounded when he heard that. He muttered, "Hotpot? What's that? "
He had just returned to Chang 'an a few days ago. How would he know about these new things? Speaking of which, he had only noticed the new coal stove and honeycomb briquette in Chang 'an City on New Year's Eve!
Yuchi Jingde licked his lips and said greedily, "Haha! Xiaogong, this hotpot is a kind of peerless delicacy! When you try it, you'll never forget it for the rest of your life! "
Niu Jinda, Li Jing, and the others nodded in agreement.
Li Xiaogong's interest was piqued. "I'm leaving for Lingnan on the fifth day of the New Year. Time is tight, so let's do it tomorrow! I'll go to your house tomorrow to try that hotpot! Little Xuan, you won't refuse, right? "
"Let's go, let's go!"
The group of old foodies, led by Cheng Yaojin, immediately started to coax him shamelessly.
Li Zexuan had no reason to refuse. "Of course, I don't have any objections! Uncles, you just have to come to Yunshan tomorrow! "
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"Little Xuan, I heard that you had a conflict with the King of Lu?"
After everyone agreed on the date of the gathering, they went back to their own homes. Cheng Yaojin purposely followed Li Zexuan behind and whispered to him when he saw that there was no one around.
Li Zexuan's heart skipped a beat. He nodded and admitted, "I did have a conflict with him last night. I beat up all his servants!"
Then, Li Zexuan told Cheng Yaojin about the situation at that time in detail.
"Bah! This bastard is really a good-for-nothing! How dare he cause trouble in Yunshan! If it weren't for the Retired Emperor's protection, this kid would have died many times in the palace! "
When Cheng Yaojin heard this, he spat a mouthful of saliva at the side of the road and cursed. After a while, his face turned solemn again. "Xiao Xuan, King Lu is a very petty and vicious person. I heard that many eunuchs and palace maids in the palace died directly or indirectly in his hands!
Last night, you beat up his servants in front of so many people. With his personality, he won't let it go easily! So, you must be careful in the future! "
Li Zexuan's heart sank. He then said gratefully, "Thank you for telling me this, Uncle Cheng! I will definitely be careful! "
Cheng Yaojin nodded. After a while, he patted Li Zexuan's shoulder and said,
"But Little Xuan, you don't have to be too afraid of him! Even if that kid uses the Retired Emperor to suppress you, so what? The Retired Emperor was nothing more than a decoration in the Imperial Palace! Who will listen to him? The Emperor? Hmph! What a joke!
I believe that even if the Retired Emperor wants to kill you, the Emperor won't sit by and do nothing! Heh! I don't believe that the Retired Emperor doesn't remember the incident at the Black Tortoise Gate at all! If he dares to make a move on you, we'll see if the Emperor, Old Cheng, and your other uncles will agree or not! "
Li Zexuan's expression changed. Old Cheng's words were really too bold. If others heard it and it reached Li Er's ears, Old Cheng would definitely not have a good time!
However, this also proved that Old Cheng really treated Li Zexuan as a family member! Otherwise, he wouldn't have said such heartfelt words!
Hearing this, Li Zexuan's heart warmed. He nodded and said, "Thank you, Uncle Cheng. However, there are some things that you shouldn't say. It won't be good for you if it gets out!"
"Haha! I've lived for so many years. What's there to be afraid of? Besides, Little Xuan, you're not an outsider! Later, send some fireworks over. I plan to set off two for the Lantern Festival to celebrate! "
Cheng Yaojin never treated Li Zexuan as an outsider. He also never treated himself as an outsider. Therefore, he straightforwardly asked Li Zexuan for fireworks!
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