Li Zhi, don't be a coward

Chapter 1179 No wind and no waves
During the short period of acquaintance with Li Xian, Li Qinzai could not judge the good and evil of this person subjectively, but on the surface, Li Xian was indeed a gentleman.

Perhaps because Empress Wu's character is relatively strong, her sons are relatively weak in character, and their family education is good. They talk softly and politely when talking with others, and they will not give any uncomfortable impression.

This is true from Li Hong to Li Xian.

Li Xian might be a little different, and that's because he studied under Li Qinzai, and after being infected by Li Qinzai's character, he mutated, becoming a bit lively and mischievous, stupid and secondary.

If there was no such person as Li Qinzai, history would still follow its original track, and Li Xian would be the saddest emperor in the Tang Dynasty.

At this moment, Li Qinzai still has a good impression of Li Xian, at least he speaks very carefully and does not put on the arrogant airs of a prince.

"It's only natural for brothers to get together, how can I not allow it." Li Qinzai then ordered Buqu outside the hall to invite Li Xian from the school.

Li Xian showed a smile, and said with a long bow: "Thank you, Jungong Li, for your success."

Then Li Xian said again: "Xian came here today for three reasons."

Speaking of which, Li Xian looked at Zhang Da'an who was eating and drinking in the hall, and said in a deep voice: "Da'an, come here."

Zhang Daan was taken aback, put down the delicious food in his hands, wiped his mouth, and then reluctantly walked to the center of the hall.

Li Xian bowed to Li Qinzai again, and said: "Xian heard that Zhang Da'an had a conflict with Duke Li in the street the day before yesterday, and Zhang Da'an always claimed to be my counselor. After learning about this, I was very angry..."

After glaring at Zhang Da'an fiercely, Li Xian said in a deep voice, "Zhang Da'an, come here and apologize to Duke Li."

The corners of Zhang Da'an's mouth twitched, and he stepped forward to Li Qinzai and bowed to the ground: "Mr. Li, I offended you the day before yesterday, and I apologize to you. This matter was done by me alone. Mr. Li wants to be killed or cut, so let him deal with it."

Li Qinzai looked at Li Xian, smiled and said nothing.

It's best not to talk until you understand the situation. Li Qinzai wanted to know what Li Xian meant.

Seeing that Li Qinzai was silent, Li Xian sighed, and said with a wry smile: "Zhang Daan's misbehavior has caused me trouble. I know that I will not be able to clean up this matter by jumping into the Yellow River. No matter how I explain it, Jungong Li will probably think that I am behind it." Instigate..."

"But I, Li Xian, swear to God, I never ordered Zhang Daan."

"Nowadays, the dispute over Chang'an's establishment and reserve is raging all over the city. Xian is in the center of the storm. It's hard to be alone, but since I was recalled to Chang'an, I haven't done anything shameful."

Li Xian smiled wryly and said: "Today the sage led Zhang Da'an to the door to eliminate the misunderstanding with Mr. Li. Li Xian acted upright and upright. He didn't bother to do such trivial things. I hope Mr. Li will learn from him."

Li Qinzai stared into Li Xian's eyes for a long time, then suddenly smiled: "I trust Your Highness."

Li Xian was startled, with a rather surprised expression on his face.

After the conflict between Zhang Daan and Li Qinzai that day, Li Xian knew that there was a big misunderstanding, and it was difficult to explain. Countless people in Chang'an City knew that Zhang Daan belonged to King Pei's camp. Who would believe that Li Xian had nothing to do with Zhang Daan's troubles?

But Li Qinzai believed it. From Li Qinzai's eyes, Li Xian could tell that what he said was the truth, without any falsehood.

"Uh, you, do you believe it?" Now Li Xian couldn't do it anymore.

He also prepared a whole lot of explanations and defenses, and he just got started, and people believed it.

Li Qinzai nodded: "I really believe it. Zhang Daan is Zhang Daan, and His Highness is His Highness. I believe what he did has nothing to do with Your Highness."

"Uh, why?" Li Xian couldn't help asking.

Li Qinzai thought for a while, and said: "As the saying goes, a relationship is born from the heart. I think His Highness has a good appearance, kind and innocent, and his eyes are clear and stupid...cough cough, his eyes are clear. A person with His Highness's appearance must act calmly." Fair, no conspiracy behind the scenes."

Li Xian was stunned for a moment, then bowed and said: "Mr. Li has the eyes, and the virtuous should be cited as a confidant."

Zhang Daan next to him turned blue.

What is born from the heart, doesn't it mean that I look uglier than King Pei?

Ugly people are born to do bad things?
Deceiving too much!

He was full of grievances, but Zhang Daan didn't dare to get angry. Deep down in his heart, he was already a little afraid of Li Qinzai, so he didn't dare to provoke him again.

However, Li Qinzai and Li Xian became more and more speculative as they talked, and the two soon became inseparable.

As for why Li Qinzai believed in Li Xian, it was not because of his few explanations.

In fact, Li Xian didn't need to explain at all, and he didn't even need to visit the door today. As early as that day, after the conflict with Zhang Daan, Li Qinzai believed that Zhang Daan did it alone, and it was definitely not Li Xian's instigation.

Simple, because Lee Hyun doesn't have to.

There are so many rumors and gossips in Chang'an City, discussing behind their backs the battle for establishing a reserve, but there is an iron-clad fact that many people just pretend not to see.

That is, Li Xian was personally recalled by Li Zhi and Empress Wu to Chang'an City.

At the moment when the crown prince was seriously ill, Li Zhi immediately recalled the prince's second in line heir to Chang'an. Doesn't this move explain the problem?
In terms of character, age, family background, and order of ranking, Li Xian is the undisputed candidate for heir to the crown prince, not one of them.

I believe that Li Xian is also very aware of the undisputed status of his status, he just needs to stay quietly in Chang'an, and wait for Li Zhi to formally issue an edict to appoint the crown prince. Anything done is superfluous and self-defeating.

At such a critical moment, how could he instruct Zhang Daan to offend Li Qinzai?

No fool would do this.

This is also the reason why Li Qinzai persuaded Li Xian to withdraw from the fight for the reserve. Your brother is better than you in every aspect, so what are you fighting for?

There is a banquet in the other courtyard, and the guests and hosts enjoy themselves.

Not long after, Buqu led Li Xian to the other courtyard.

Li Xian and Li Xian brothers met, Li Xian cheered happily, quickly stepped forward and grabbed Li Xian's arm and laughed.

Li Xian also smiled and pinched Li Xian's face with both hands, pinching his face into a bun shape, no matter how Li Xian struggled, Li Xian refused to let go.

Li Qinzai looked at the scene where the brothers met, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

It seems that the relationship between the two brothers is still good, and they get along very close. In contrast, Li Xian feels somewhat alienated from Prince Li Hong.

There was no other way, Li Hong was the crown prince after all, in terms of status, he and Li Xian were brothers as well as monarchs and ministers, the difference in status made it impossible for brothers to joke and play without any scruples, and the brothers gradually drifted apart.

Seeing that it was getting late, Li Qinzai casually asked Li Xian to stay overnight in another courtyard, and gave Li Xian a day off to chat with his brother all night.

Li Xian and Li Xian both showed restraint in the battle for the establishment of the crown prince, but the counselors of both sides made frequent small moves in private. Because of the battle for the crown prince, the brothers must still have some grievances in their hearts. Taking advantage of the opportunity when the brothers meet today, It's good for the two of them to talk.

Li Qinzai didn't care who was the prince, but he liked the Tang Dynasty and was sincerely willing to give something for it.

He sincerely hoped that the transfer of power at the top of Datang would be safe and smooth without wind or waves.

(End of this chapter)