Traveling through the early Tang Dynasty starts with hanging

Chapter 507

As a member of Zhongshushe, Cui Xin's political stance is neutral. Even because many members of the Qinghe Cui clan attached to the East Palace, Cui Xin slightly leaned towards the King of Qin, which was caused by the survival instinct of the aristocratic family.

But now, Li Shan suspects that Cui Xin may have joined Li Shimin's command... Otherwise, it would be difficult to explain Cui Xin's abnormal temptation today and his inconsistent words.

In fact, as early as the year before last in Qinghe County, Li Shan had related speculations. Otherwise, even if he played a significant role in the Shandong war, Cui Xin might not have listed himself as a son-in-law.

Because that day, Li Shan's befriended generals... Tian Liu'an, Qi Shanxing, Li Daoxuan, Xue Zhong, all belong to the lineage of King Qin.

In the eyes of many people, Li Shan planned the war in Shandong and inadvertently prevented the crown prince from conquering Hebei.

But unexpectedly afterwards, Li Shan killed Cui Bo to rescue the East Palace, and then became an official with the imperial examination. .

Li Shan thought to himself, if Cui Xin is really Li Shimin's person, then it shouldn't be too important... If it is a confidant, it is the relationship between Weng and his son-in-law, so Li Shimin should reveal a thing or two.

"I heard that you came to pay a visit to the guest teacher yesterday, and many children from Prince Qin's residence gathered here?" Cui Xin has been deliberately bringing the topic to the line of King Qin, "You have only been in Beijing for three years, but you are very popular."

"My nephew's name is good, and he has always been kind to others." Li Shan said with a smile: "But I don't know each other with the children of Prince Qin's mansion... But there are others who were present yesterday, and those who gathered in Dongshan Restaurant and Pingkangfang later. .”

"I heard that Duke Yang of Zhongshu Ling and the second son of Duke Jiang Guo are here." Cui Xin said with a smile: "Li Demou has been praised by the sage this time, I am afraid that other children of Prince Qin's family will not be able to hold back."

If you want to bring the topic to that side, Li Shan laughed, "There are countless civil and military heroes under King Qin, and they are in their prime now...Brother Demou, it just coincides with the meeting."

Cui Xin nodded. He also knew that if it wasn't for the personal relationship between Li Kai and Li Shan, he wouldn't have snatched away the seemingly insignificant but actually very important position of acting county magistrate in front of Donggong... If it fell into the hands of Donggong, Li Jiancheng can make waves with this.

Li Shan tried his best to change the topic, but Cui Xin didn't continue to ask questions. After the two chatted for a while, Mrs. Zhang appeared outside the door, and the maid behind her was holding a tea tray.

"Ms. Zhu's skill in cooking tea is amazing, Huai Ren can try it today." Zhang's first disliked Li Shan because of the Qinghe incident, but it was related to the situation, and he did not reject Li Shan himself. Now his future son-in-law is famous The world, the natural attitude eased down.

Li Shan got up to salute, glanced at Cui Xin out of the corner of his eye, took a sip from the teacup, stretched his brows, and praised: "Yue...uh, my aunt's craftsmanship is worthy of Zhang's in Wucheng, fine grinding is fine , I don't know what water to take, it has a special taste!"

Mrs. Zhang chuckled and said, "There are a few plum trees in the backyard, and it snows heavily in the twelfth lunar month. They collect snow from the petals every day and accumulate it for more than a month. It's only a small altar. Later, Huairen will take it back for Mrs. Zhu to taste."

Cui Xin's face was a bit dark. His daughter braved the wind and snow to fetch the snow every day. His old father has never had the chance to taste it... It turned out that it was given away!
Li Shan showed joy and thanked him repeatedly. Mrs. Zhang asked with great interest about the gifts that Li Shan brought today. Most of them were jewelry, jewels, furs, etc. that are rare in the Central Plains. Some were bought in Xia City, and some were from caravans. Every piece purchased in Yunzhou and other places is unique.

A son-in-law who is not yet weak, but who has won the trust of His Majesty, who is both civil and military, famous all over the world... Cui Xin doesn't like it, but Zhang's mother-in-law still likes it very much. arts.

With the matter of beheading Cui Bo, of course Zhang knew that the young man was so careless and it was not because of Qinghe Cui.

The two had a good chat, Cui Xin was sitting on the side...couldn't get in the conversation, and occasionally asked about the house in Yanshoufang, Mrs. Zhang took the initiative to take over the conversation, and the words were both inside and outside...don't you Knowing that he has just returned to Chang'an, why do you ask such things? !

"Auntie, don't worry, my mother said the day before yesterday that with such conduct, there will be harmony in the future."

Mrs. Zhang smiled, she naturally knew the meaning of Li Shan's words, Mrs. Zhu saw and heard her daughter speak out for Li Shan that day, such a strong temperament was exactly what Mrs. Zhu wanted.

Li Shan made a gesture of grievance, spread his hands and said: "It seems that the mother is not picking a daughter-in-law, but a son-in-law!"

"Hehehe..." Mrs. Zhang covered her mouth and smiled, and said angrily, "You're talking nonsense, be careful of being accused in front of Mrs. Zhu!"

"Cough, cough, cough!" Cui Xin couldn't bear it any longer, and coughed a few times, "It's getting late, and there is a curfew..."

Li Shan looked at the bright sunshine outside speechlessly...

Mrs. Zhang glared at her husband angrily, turned and left, and told Li Shan not to forget to take the altar of snow water back later.

Li Shan looked at Cui Xin amusedly, there was no way to please your father-in-law, and you couldn’t please your mother-in-law?

I'll try to see if I can come up with some perfume later, er, it's a bit difficult, but there's still a chance for the soap, and I'll send it to my mother-in-law...

Cui Xin reminded a few words casually, since he does not want to join the King of Qin, he should be more cautious during these days in Beijing, and it is best not to visit other mansions except Princess Pingyang Mansion.

Li Shan responded one by one, and was about to get up, Cui Xin whispered: "The matter of Pei Hongda..."

"Wait a little longer." Li Shan said with a light smile, "After seventy years, how many days are left?"

Watching Li Shan's leaving back, Cui Xin stood there for a long time without moving. Although he had been an official in the former Sui Dynasty, he had not been in the officialdom for a long time, and he had been tested face to face, but he had never found any clues... Knowing the inside story, he was In this month's long thinking, there is a faint inexplicable guess.

Li Shan may have voted for the King of Qin, and may even have already joined the King of Qin.

After Cui Xin returned to Beijing from Dai County last year, he went to Sun Moon Lake once, and happened to meet Ling Jing who was in Xiumu. He saw with his own eyes that Zhu Shitou, who escorted him back to Beijing, was extremely respectful to Ling Jing, and Ling Jing was the closest to Li Shan. Close guards are also assigned at will.

And Ling Jing, now in charge of the day-to-day affairs of Tiance Mansion, has been regarded as King Qin's confidant and aide.

The relationship between Ling Jing and Li Shan who lived in Sun Moon Lake was too close, which made Cui Xinxin suspicious.

But this is only a secondary cause.

The most important reason is Li Shicai's last sentence, Pei Shiju is over seventy years old, how many days are left?
Pei Shiju threw himself into the Eastern Palace, which can be interpreted as wanting to wipe out Li Shan’s future troubles for future generations, or to protect future generations and the Western Family House from Li Shan’s revenge...but this is something the prince cannot do, and he can only wait for the prince to become emperor. possible.

But how many years can Pei Shiju live?
You must know that although His Majesty is over fifty years old, he can still drink and eat meat, ride a horse and shoot, will Pei Shiju wait for the crown prince to ascend the throne?
If only self-protection is considered, Pei Shiju's decision to join King Qin's command and serve two masters with his cousin Pei Ji is the most correct choice. Whether it is the crown prince or the King of Qin, he can protect future generations from Li Shan's cruel revenge. .

Therefore, after Cui Xin thought about it, the most likely thing was that Li Shan had already joined King Qin, so Pei Shiju chose to assist the prince.

Moreover, what Pei Shiju wanted was not for the descendants and the Xijuanfang not to be retaliated by Li Shan, but to wipe out Li Shan's future troubles.

(End of this chapter)