Thinking about it carefully, Li Yuan had a good plan.
Today, he first called Li Zexuan over to play cards, but there was another person at the table, Li Yuanchang. His goal was not as simple as it seemed on the surface. He wanted to use the card game to let Li Zexuan and Li Zexuan ease the relationship between each other, lose some money at the same time, and give some favors without leaving any trace. Finally, he would raise this request to Li Zexuan.
The whole thing was one loop after another, Li Yuan's wishful thinking could be said to be well-planned!
Making this plan was nothing more than after hearing Li Zexuan's words yesterday, he realized the possible ending that Li Yuanchang might face in the future.
As the saying goes, no one knows a son better than his father. Now in the entire Tang Empire, besides Empress Zhangsun, he was the only one who understood Li Er! He knew very well that with Li Er's style of doing things, when he rode the crane deity in the future, if Li Yuanchang still had the same temperament today, then it would definitely be an ending of brothers killing each other! That was why he said that his arrangement was to lessen Li Er's sins!
But Li Zexuan would not fall for this old fellow's trick. Under Emperor Li Er's wise leadership, the Tang Empire would only become stronger and stronger. He had no need to help Li Yuanchang, this pile of mud. At that time, not only would it be a thankless task, he might even get himself into trouble! Not to mention that there was originally some unhappiness between him and Li Yuanchang. Li Yuan wanted to use this small favor from this afternoon to resolve the enmity between him and Li Yuanchang, that was undoubtedly a fool's dream!
Li Yuan's gaze was like lightning, staring at Li Zexuan for a very long time, then he muttered with a sigh, "The newborn calf is not afraid of the tiger! Young people are indeed full of vigor! Actually, I don't have any other requests, I just want to entrust Marquis Yong 'an to save Yuanchang's life at the crucial moment. You don't need to care about anything else, it all depends on his luck! "
If it was in the past, if someone dared to reject him, the other party would definitely not have a good ending! But today, his power had fallen, and he was past his prime. His heart no longer had the heroic spirit and domineering spirit of the past. Deep in his heart, he only wished for the safety of his children!
The Black Tortoise Gate incident two years ago had not only dyed the Imperial Palace red with blood, it had also extinguished his lofty ambitions, causing his heart to turn to ash! Because in this world, there was probably nothing more tragic than seeing one's own flesh and blood being torn apart!
It was precisely because he had experienced it that he felt fear in his heart. Li Zexuan's words a few days ago had awakened him from his drunken stupor after losing the throne. There were some things that could not be solved by running away!
Li Zexuan shook his head and said, "Please forgive me, Retired Emperor! There are some things that I can help with, but there are some things that I really can't help with! King Lu's life was in his own hands. If he really did something outrageous in the future, no one in the world would be able to save him! It's already late, I have to leave the city as soon as possible. I'll take my leave! "
After he finished speaking, he bowed, and then slowly retreated towards the outside of the hall. Li Yuan stared at Li Zexuan's back and didn't make a sound to stop him. His expression changed indeterminately, and after a long time, he lightly sighed with emotion. "Brothers fighting and killing each other. Could it be that this is the destiny that I, Li Yuan's son, can never walk out of?"
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"Your Majesty, that's all!"
In the Sweet Dew Hall, Zhao Song recounted everything that Li Zexuan had experienced at Li Yuan's place in detail to Li Er. Obviously, Li Er had also planted spies at Li Yuan's place!
"Hey! This kid actually came to the Imperial Palace to earn money today, and he even earned more than five thousand strings of coins! He's really something! "
After listening to Zhao Song's narration, Li Er scolded with a pained expression.
Li Yuan's life in his later years was extremely luxurious. That was all money that he, Li Er, had dug out from under his fingernails! Last year, when the Tang Empire's treasury was at its most difficult, Li Er did not reduce Li Yuan's expenses. Because even though he had seized the throne, Li Yuan was still his father after all!
When it came to filial piety, Li Er never dared to be sloppy. Therefore, the money that Li Zexuan had won today could be said to be Li Er's money! Because most of Li Yuanchang's money was obtained from Li Yuan, therefore, in general, it was Li Er's loss!
"What else did Imperial Father say to Li Zexuan?"
Shaking his head, Li Er asked again.
He valued Li Zexuan very much. Even though he was filial to Li Yuan, he still had a trace of vigilance in his heart. Now that Li Zexuan was getting closer to Li Yuan, it was inevitable that he would be wary.
Zhao Song cupped his hands and answered, "Your Majesty, just now before the Marquis of Yong 'an left, I spent half an hour alone with him. However, as for what they talked about, this old servant has no way of knowing!"
Li Er closed his eyes and pondered for a moment, then waved his hand and said, "Alright! We already know, you can leave first! "
Zhao Song cupped his hands and left. The hall fell into silence.
"Spent half an hour alone with him? Imperial Father, Imperial Father, what did you tell Li Zexuan about? "
Li Er sat on the dragon bed, his eyes flickering as he muttered softly.
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On the afternoon of the second day, Li Yuanchang indeed personally brought people to deliver dozens of carriages of copper coins to Li Zexuan. The mighty fleet of carriages looked very spectacular.
Han Yuxi and Madam Li found out last night that Li Zexuan had accompanied Li Yuan to fight the bandits in the imperial palace and won more than five thousand strings of coins. Therefore, today, the servants and accountants here were already waiting in formation, waiting for Li Yuanchang to deliver the money!
"Marquis of Yong 'an, this is five thousand six hundred strings of coins. Have someone count it!"
Li Yuanchang cupped his hands and said.
His attitude had long since lost the rebellious attitude he had on New Year's Eve at the foot of the Cloud Mountain.
"Haha! Then I'll have to trouble Your Highness! "
Li Zexuan returned the greeting with a smile, then said, "Your Highness King Lu keeps your word, delivering the money so quickly. This Marquis deeply admires you! Come, quickly brew a cup of hot tea for His Highness to warm his body! "
Li Yuanchang's heart was both pained and angry, but he still concealed these negative emotions very well, not revealing the slightest abnormality on his face.
"There's no need! I was originally willing to bet, so there's nothing to say! On the other hand, I had no intention of offending you on New Year's Eve. I truly shouldn't have. Today, I came to apologize. I hope that the Marquis of Yong 'an can let bygones be bygones! "
Seeing Li Yuanchang's refined and courteous appearance, Li Zexuan couldn't help but feel suspicious. If a person's temperament changed greatly in just a few days, then there were only two possibilities. Either his life suddenly changed and he had an epiphany, or he was forced by some external pressure to deliberately disguise himself.
Based on his judgment, Li Yuanchang definitely belonged to the second situation.
False feelings, this kid should have been taught a lesson by Li Yuan in private. Otherwise, why would he come to apologize today?
"Your Highness King Lu is thinking too much. I already don't remember what happened that night!"
Li Zexuan couldn't be bothered to show off his acting skills with this little brat. He still had a lot of things to do. Right now, he just wanted to get rid of him as soon as possible. As long as Li Yuanchang didn't take the initiative to provoke him in the future, he definitely wouldn't take the initiative to find trouble with Li Yuanchang!
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