Hongyi Palace!
Meton looked at the very luxurious palace and could not help but sigh. When the Tang dynasty was first established, Li Shimin had outstanding military achievements. Hongyi Palace was specially bestowed by Li Yuan to Li Shimin to live in.
However, the subtle thing was that after the Black Tortoise Gate incident, this place became Li Yuan's palace. One could not help but ponder Li Shimin's intentions.
Meton followed Li Chengqian and Princess Changle into Hongyi Palace. Soon, under the guidance of an old eunuch, they turned around the main hall and came to the back garden. They saw a white-haired old man slowly practicing the Five Animal Frolics, like an ordinary rich man.
However, Meton knew that the old man in front of him was the founding emperor of the Tang dynasty. He was also the only founding emperor in the history of Huaxia who was overthrown by his own son. This was not because he was incompetent, but because his son was too outstanding.
"Imperial Grandfather!"
Princess Changle saw the old man and immediately ran over happily. Li Chengqian also followed closely behind.
"Greetings to Imperial Grandfather!" Li Chengqian said seriously.
Li Yuan stood up and said a few words to Princess Changle and Li Chengqian. He looked at Meton with interest.
"Minister Meton greets Retired Emperor!" Meton also followed closely behind and saluted.
"Meton? The Mo Jiazi who founded Mo Magazine? "Li Yuan asked.
As the Retired Emperor, although he had lost his power, he still enjoyed luxury in other aspects. It could be said that it was more extravagant than when he was the emperor. Moreover, there were no annoying censors to advise him. However, his only biggest enemy was loneliness. And the Mo Magazine founded by Meton collected strange things in the world and paid attention to important news in Guanzhong. It could be said that it gave Li Yuan a tool to understand the outside world and was deeply liked by Li Yuan.
When Meton heard this, he smiled and said, "I didn't think that this kid's insignificant name would actually reach the ears of the Retired Emperor."
Li Yuan glanced at Princess Changle and said faintly, "If someone often mentions it in your ear, it would be hard for you not to know!"
Princess Changle immediately blushed and pretended not to understand. She quickly changed the topic and said, "Imperial Grandfather, Changle finally came to see you. Why are you still talking nonsense? If I had known, I wouldn't have brought you delicious food!"
"Hahaha, it's still Changle who is considerate. Grandpa didn't dote on you in vain when you were young!" Li Yuan said in a great mood.
At that time, when Li Shimin was in power, Princess Changle and Li Chengqian were Li Shimin's eldest legitimate son and eldest legitimate daughter. Usually, they were doted on the most by Li Shimin.
"Imperial Grandfather, wait a moment. This delicious food will probably have to wait for a while. I guarantee you will have a feast!" Princess Changle said playfully.
Right now, Li Yuan could only pursue the desire for good food. Hearing this, his heart couldn't help but move. To be able to get Princess Changle to send over delicacies like cakes. Since Princess Changle said so, then it would definitely not be inferior to these.
"Then Imperial Grandfather is looking forward to it!" Li Yuan said with a laugh.
Li Chengqian continued, "Changle's food still needs a bit more time. Imperial Grandfather, there is no need to rush. Take a look at the jewelry that Grandson sent over for Imperial Grandfather.
When Li Chengqian finished speaking, he shockingly presented a diamond necklace.
"This is a diamond?"
Li Yuan looked at the magnificent and dazzling diamond and couldn't help but be moved. He once owned the entire empire and had countless treasures. However, when he saw a diamond, he was still mesmerized.
"I'm afraid that he asked you to send this over!" Li Yuan was the founding emperor after all. He quickly recovered from his mesmerization and said indifferently.
Meton's heart paused. Immediately, he was lost in thought. The him that Li Yuan spoke of was naturally Li Shimin. Li Chengqian was still unable to take out such a treasure right now.
Meton felt that he had wronged Li Shimin first. The Mo Family Village worked overtime to rush the work. Only then did they forge a diamond necklace for Li Shimin. He didn't expect that Li Shimin would actually send it to Li Yuan here first.
"Imperial Father is busy with official business and has no time to come over. He specially ordered the Mo Family to forge this peerless treasure and let Grandson bring it to show filial piety." Li Chengqian said helplessly. As the crown prince, it was also extremely difficult for him to be sandwiched between Li Shimin and Li Yuan.
Li Yuan snorted coldly and said, "I think he just doesn't dare to come over! Fine, it's good that he doesn't come. It saves me from being annoyed. "
Li Yuan and Li Shimin, father and son, ever since the Black Tortoise Gate incident, it could be said that they rarely met. Other than major sacrifices during festivals, Li Yuan didn't appear at all.
Moreover, when Li Yuan thought of the Black Tortoise Gate incident, it was heart-wrenching. On one hand, he was forced to abdicate. On the other hand, his white-haired people had to send off their black-haired people. His children and grandchildren suffered heavy casualties. Although for the stability of the Tang dynasty, Li Yuan steadily abdicated, how could he not have resentment in his heart?
Thinking of this, Li Yuan glanced at Li Chengqian and said with a smile, "The position of crown prince isn't easy. The lesson of the past is right in front of you. Don't repeat the same mistake!"
It was obviously not the first time Li Chengqian heard Li Yuan say this. He said expressionlessly, "Imperial father is in the prime of his life. Grandson doesn't dare to be delusional. Chengqian just needs to abide by his duties."
Meton's heart moved. He thought of the fate of Li Chengqian in the future and couldn't help but sigh in his heart. Wasn't Li Chengqian's fate extremely similar to the hidden crown prince Li Chengqian? Although they were both eldest sons who inherited the position, there was a stunning and talented younger brother who was competing for it.
However, in this life, Li Chengqian's fate was affected by Meton. His foot disease had been treated by the school of medicine and had already recovered by seventy to eighty percent. He was no longer as extreme as before. It was still unknown what would happen in the future.
Princess Changle saw that the atmosphere had become stiff and hurriedly smoothed things over, "Imperial grandfather, why are you saying these boring things the moment you come? Imperial grandfather may not know, but other than us, Marquis Merton also meticulously prepared a gift for grandfather."
Li Yuan was after all old and was just habitually nagging. Hearing Princess Changle say this, he couldn't help but look towards Meton.
"A gift prepared by the renowned Mo Jiazi. Zhen is very angry!"
Meton smiled confidently when he heard this and said, "It definitely won't disappoint Retired Emperor."
Very quickly, under the service of the palace maids, Li Yuan washed his hair. Meton took out a small clay jar and carefully applied the ointment in the clay jar onto Li Yuan's wet hair, trying his best to avoid it getting on his skin.
After finishing, Meton used a towel to wrap Li Yuan's hair.
"That's it?" Princess Changle asked curiously.
"You still need to wait for an hour." Meton shook his head and said, "But Retired Emperor doesn't need to wait in vain! The Minister of Foreign Affairs has smelled the delicious food and is already prepared. "
Princess Changle came to a realization and hurriedly pulled Li Yuan and said, "Imperial grandfather, this delicacy is called hotpot. Imperial grandfather will know once you taste it. You will definitely like it."
It was also Li Yuan's first time eating hotpot. After Princess Changle demonstrated it once, he immediately fell deeply in love with this unique way of eating and started to eat in big mouthfuls.
Very quickly, Li Yuan put down the bowl and chopsticks in his hand and sighed in satisfaction.
Following the sigh, the headscarf wrapped around his head drifted away.
"Ah!"
Princess Changle immediately exclaimed.
"What's wrong?" Li Yuan asked doubtfully.
Li Chengqian was also extremely shocked and said with a trembling voice, "Imperial grandfather will know once you see it."
Meton already knew of this effect and conveniently handed over the bronze mirror that he had already prepared.
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