Li Yuan sighed emotionally and said, "You, kid, just don't do proper work."
Du Qi said, "What Your Majesty said is right, this kid has an unambitious nature and doesn't do proper work. This kid's wish is actually very simple, that my family is healthy, without sickness and pain. Then, to be able to do what I like, to be able to live without worrying about food and clothing, that's enough. "
"Not bad, not bad!"
Li Yuan seemed to have thought of something and said with a sigh, "This person, it's best to be content with what one has. Once there is more greed, it will breed endless evil thoughts and evil deeds. Although you're young, you can see things more clearly than many people. "
Du Qi said, "Your Majesty, how can this kid see through the world of mortals as much as you say, it's just eating and being lazy."
Li Yuan laughed heartily, very happy.
Talking with Du Qi was interesting.
Li Yuan said, "Erlang, the matter you mentioned, We will arrange it. You don't have to worry about this matter. We will guarantee that the crown prince will no longer harass you, let the crown prince no longer recruit you, what do you think? "
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your great kindness!"
Du Qi hurriedly expressed his thanks.
To him, being able to give Li Jiancheng a bad impression, borrowing Li Yuan to disgust Li Jiancheng a bit, was his answer to Li Jiancheng. The present Du Qi was just a child, without power and influence. Wanting to deal with Li Jiancheng was like striking a rock with an egg. However, Du Qi was young, his strength weak, but it did not mean that Du Qi was willing to be bullied by Li Jiancheng.
He naturally had means to take revenge.
Li Yuan thought about it and said, "With this, there's nothing else, right?"
"Nothing!"
Du Qi shook his head.
Li Yuan said, "You may withdraw!"
"Yes!"
Du Qi bowed again, took a few steps back, then turned around and left in large strides. Only when Du Qi's back view had already disappeared from the Sweet Dew Hall did Li Yuan look at Xiao Li and ask, "Xiao Li, tell me, what was Jiancheng's intention in recruiting Du Qi twice?"
Xiao Li chuckled, revealing a mouthful of white teeth. He said seriously, "Your Majesty, this old servant is slow-witted. How could I understand your intentions? However, in this old servant's opinion, the reason why the Crown Prince tried to recruit Du Qi twice was probably because he truly took a fancy to Du Qi's talent. That's why he tried to recruit him. "
"Hmph, sincere?"
Li Yuan snorted, revealing a dissatisfied expression. He even said somewhat resentfully, "This is how Jiancheng does things. He does not take the righteous path and likes to take some shortcuts."
"If he could be like Erlang and make contributions on the battlefield, and use his status as the Crown Prince to show favor to the court officials, with his status, how could he be suppressed by Erlang?"
"He brought all of this upon himself."
"You don't have any battle achievements, yet you don't do things honestly and treat others with sincerity. That's why you are so useless."
Li Yuan was somewhat angry in his heart, so he instructed, "Xiao Li, personally make a trip to the Eastern Palace and pass on Zhen's verbal order. Warn Jiancheng that when he does things, he must walk the upright and upright path. Don't think about some nonexistent methods, and even more, don't give birth to a greedy heart. Don't wantonly reach out for things that shouldn't be his. As the Crown Prince of the Tang dynasty, you must have a big picture and have a big heart. "
Xiao Li's pupils constricted when he heard that.
Li Yuan's words were equivalent to reprimanding Li Jiancheng. This was extremely strict. It was just that Li Yuan did not issue a decree, only passing on the verbal order. Even so, to the Eastern Palace, it was tantamount to a wake-up call.
Xiao Li bowed and said, "This old servant obeys the decree!"
Li Yuan waved his hand and said, "Go!"
"Yes!"
Xiao Li turned and left.
After he walked out of the Sweet Dew Hall, he directly left the Imperial City and headed for the Eastern Palace. The Eastern Palace was on the east side of the Imperial City. The distance from the Sweet Dew Hall to the Eastern Palace was not far. Xiao Li did not spend much time and already arrived at the Eastern Palace.
As soon as he arrived, after the attendants in the residence reported, Li Jiancheng did not dare to delay and personally came out to welcome him, then brought Xiao Li to the main hall. As Li Jiancheng walked, he said, "What's the matter, to actually trouble Chief Steward Xiao to come personally. If there's something in the Imperial Palace, Chief Steward Xiao can just arrange for someone to inform me. Wouldn't it be fine to come? "
Li Jiancheng had to be somewhat respectful to Xiao Li. After all, Xiao Li was Li Yuan's confidant. Li Jiancheng even hoped to build a relationship with Xiao Li. Unfortunately, Xiao Li had always been neutral and did things impartially.
From beginning to end, Xiao Li had always been Li Yuan's man.
He did not care about anyone's wooing.
Xiao Li smiled slightly and said, "Your Highness Crown Prince, this old servant came today to deliver the decree. His Majesty has a verbal decree! "
"This son receives the decree!"
Hearing this, Li Jiancheng stood in the main hall and waited respectfully with a humble appearance.
Xiao Li stood with his hands by his side. That duck-like voice had a trace of sharpness: "His Majesty's verbal decree, Crown Prince Jiancheng, you must walk the upright path when doing things. Don't think of some imaginary means, and don't be greedy. Don't wantonly reach out for things that shouldn't be yours. As the Crown Prince of the Tang dynasty, you must be broad-minded and have a big picture. "
Whoosh!
Li Jiancheng's expression changed drastically.
He originally thought that there was something good, so Xiao Li came in person. But now that he heard Xiao Li's words, his expression changed drastically because this reprimand was incomparably serious.
Li Jiancheng thought that he had been cautious and conscientious in court affairs recently. When he encountered difficulties, he often asked the courtiers for advice. He had never done anything wrong, nor had he angered Li Yuan.
Why would he be reprimanded?
Li Jiancheng was confused.
Wei Zheng and the other subordinates of the Crown Prince's residence behind Li Jiancheng also changed their expressions greatly. None of them expected that Xiao Li, the imperial chamberlain, would come to the Eastern Palace in person and say such words.
Li Jiancheng took a deep breath and calmed the shock and fear in his heart. He looked at Xiao Li and put on a courteous attitude. He said in a gentle tone, "Chamberlain Xiao, father's reprimand has a meaning. However, I'm completely confused. I don't understand what's going on at all. Chamberlain Xiao, please enlighten me. "
Many pairs of eyes also looked at Xiao Li.
They were all waiting for Xiao Li to speak.
Among the imperial chamberlain, Xiao Li was the one who understood Li Yuan the best, who was the most well-informed, and who could influence Li Yuan's emotions. This was because Xiao Li had always been by Li Yuan's side and was Li Yuan's confidant.
Xiao Li said, "Your Highness, His Majesty conveyed the verbal order because of Du Qi."
"Du Qi?"
A cold light flashed in Li Jiancheng's eyes.
He did not expect that Li Yuan would send Xiao Li to reprimand him in such a short time after Du Qi left the Eastern Palace. However, Li Jiancheng did not know what Du Qi said and how he was framed.
Because Li Jiancheng did not understand what Du Qi said, he said, "Chamberlain Xiao, since it is Du Qi, he must have come to the palace to complain. Chamberlain Xiao, please tell me what Du Qi said. "
Xiao Li shook his head and said, "Your Highness, I cannot say anything unnecessary. After all, His Majesty has made arrangements. The only thing this old servant can do is to remind you that it has something to do with Du Qi. Your Highness, please forgive me for the rest. "
Xiao Li would not be unreasonable when doing things.
However, as the chamberlain of the imperial chamberlain, he would not completely get close to Li Jiancheng. Giving Li Jiancheng some face, he had this intention.
Li Jiancheng smiled embarrassedly and said, "It is this crown prince who has made things difficult for Chamberlain Xiao. Forget it, since I know that this matter has something to do with Du Qi, this crown prince will not ask anymore. "
"Farewell!"
Xiao Li turned and left.
Li Jiancheng personally sent Xiao Li off, then returned to the main hall and sat down angrily. He waved his hand and swept the teacup. In an instant, the teacup tumbled to the ground and shattered with a clang.
Li Jiancheng was even more furious. He gritted his teeth and said, "I regret not listening to Xuancheng. If I had known earlier, I would have killed Du Qi at that time. Even if killing Du Qi would cause Imperial Father to be furious, I am afraid it would only be this kind of reprimand. "
Wei Zheng sat below, his expression silent.
Now that things had come to this, what else could be said? The Emperor's reprimand had already arrived. All Li Jiancheng could do now was take the criticism. The other officials opened their mouths one after another, all of them scolding Du Qi.
A group of people helped Li Jiancheng vent.
After venting for a while, Li Jiancheng took a deep breath and stabilized his emotions. He looked at Wei Zheng and asked, "Xuancheng, now that things have come to this, how do you think we should deal with Du Qi? This matter cannot be let go just like this. Otherwise, where is this crown prince's dignity? As the crown prince of the Eastern Palace, as the heir to the throne of the country, how can I be humiliated by a child? "
As for what Du Qi had said, Li Jiancheng didn't even need to think to guess. He didn't want to care so much anymore. He just wanted to deal with Du Qi.
He, Li Jiancheng, the dignified crown prince, was actually reprimanded by Li Yuan because of Du Qi.
He could not swallow this anger.
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