In the evening.
In the Imperial Garden.
At this time, a celebration banquet was being held. The banquet was lively and vulgar. The sound of musical instruments could be heard constantly. During the banquet, the soldiers were talking freely and happily. There was a dazzling array of wine and food on the table.
The civil and military officials all had a joyful expression on their faces. The scene became very lively and the atmosphere was very harmonious.
The soldiers drank to their hearts' content and talked and laughed uncomfortably. From time to time, they even played drinking games.
"Haha, you lost. It's your turn to drink!"
"Damn it, I didn't even win at night. My luck is too bad!"
"Again, I don't believe it!"
"…"
"The Emperor has arrived!"
At this time.
The voice of the little eunuch entered the ears of the civil and military officials.
Hearing this.
The soldiers who were drinking and the civil and military officials who were talking and laughing suddenly stopped and then shouted in unison, "Long live the Emperor!"
While they were talking.
Li Shimin walked with majestic steps and appeared at the entrance of the Imperial Garden in a good mood. Behind him were the Crown Prince, Cheng Yaojin, and the others.
"My beloved officials, no need to be so courteous!"
"Today is Zhen's reward for meritorious officials. You can eat and drink to your heart's content!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
As soon as Zhen's voice fell.
The civil and military officials began to eat and drink again. The atmosphere became very lively.
Li Shimin's face was brimming with joy. He turned his head and said to Li Chengqian and the others, "Chengqian, and my two beloved ministers, let's go inside first. The food and wine have already been prepared there!"
Hearing this, Li Chengqian, Cheng Yaojin, and the others nodded and followed Li Shimin into the house.
When they opened the door, the wine and food were already prepared in the house. The dishes on the table were dazzling and colorful. It was very appetizing.
Li Shimin walked to the front of the main seat and waved his hand to signal Li Chengqian and the others to sit down. After everyone sat down, Li Shimin opened his mouth and said.
"During this campaign against the Turks and India, we are indebted to the two of you for taking care of my son. Here, We bestow this wine to you two!"
While speaking, Li Shimin picked up the wine pot on the table, poured two full cups of wine, and raised them. Upon seeing this, Cheng Yaojin and Niu Jinda hurriedly stood up and bent over to receive the wine from Li Shimin's hands.
"Thank you for the wine, Your Majesty!"
Then, he sat down, picked up the wine cup with both hands, and drank it in one gulp. He suddenly felt hearty. Usually, drinking wine would not be so sweet. Today, His Majesty bestowed wine to him, which made him feel particularly carefree.
At the table, Li Chengqian was thinking about telling his teacher, Zhang Feng, the good news of his triumphant return. He couldn't help but fall into a daze.
Li Shimin paused for a moment, then looked at Li Chengqian and shouted, "Chengqian, why haven't you filled your two beloved officials' cups and offered them a toast?"
An angry shout pulled Li Chengqian back from his thoughts. Only when he saw Li Shimin looking at him with mild anger did he immediately react.
He immediately stood up and picked up the wine pot on the table, filling Cheng Yaojin and Niu Jinda's cups to the brim, and said, "This prince toasts the two generals!"
While speaking, Li Chengqian raised his cup and looked at Cheng Yaojin and Niu Jinda with a refined and courteous appearance. Seeing this, the two of them also stood up and raised their cups, drinking the wine in one gulp at the same time.
Then, the two of them sat down, and Li Chengqian was like a child who had done something wrong. He turned his head to look at Li Shimin, not knowing what to say for a moment.
Seeing this, Li Shimin impatiently waved his hand and said, "Sit down!"
Hearing this, Li Chengqian sat down and lowered his head. He didn't dare to look at Li Shimin, afraid that he would blame him.
At this moment, Li Chengqian only wanted to tell this good news to Teacher Zhang Feng, but his imperial father and the two generals were here, so it wasn't easy for him to leave. He was extremely anxious.
Sitting to the side, Li Shimin saw that Li Chengqian's gaze was erratic. He had actually been in a daze just now. Did something happen?
Thinking of this, Li Shimin asked, "Chengqian, what do you want?"
"Ah?"
"This …"
"No … nothing!"
"Speak quickly!"
Hearing this, Cheng Yaojin and Niu Jinda also looked at Li Chengqian. What was wrong with the crown prince? Was there something that wasn't convenient to say here?
Immediately, Cheng Yaojin smiled and said, "Your Highness, if there's something, just say it. We're all family, what's there to be embarrassed about? "
After hesitating for a moment, Li Chengqian said in a low voice, "I want to tell my teacher Zhang Feng about my army's triumphant return!"
Hearing this, Li Shimin and Cheng Yaojin looked at Li Chengqian at the same time. Cheng Yaojin couldn't help but smile.
"I was wondering what it was about. I haven't seen that brat in a long time. I wonder what he's doing? I want to have a good drink with him sometime! "
"Yeah, I was just about to look for that brat!"
On the side, Niu Jinda also agreed.
Seeing this, Li Shimin couldn't help but say, "I was wondering what it was about. That brat Zhang Feng has already gone to Jiangnan!"
"What?"
"Jiangnan?"
"This …"
Li Chengqian and Cheng Yaojin were instantly shocked. They all looked at Li Shimin, their eyes filled with questions. They couldn't help but think.
What did that brat go to Jiangnan for?
They were still talking about looking for that brat to have a drink. Great, now they couldn't have a drink!
When Li Chengqian heard that Teacher Zhang Feng had gone to Jiangnan, he couldn't hold back his excitement and said urgently.
"Father, I also want to go to Jiangnan!"
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