Great Tang Dynasty

Chapter 172 Waiting for him

Li Yuan's expression moved slightly, and he felt a little unhappy in his heart.

He didn't expect that Li Jiancheng, as the prince, would speak for the family. Didn't he know that the family had always been an obstacle to the imperial power?
If the crown prince can't even see this, then he is too stupid to be the crown prince of the Tang Dynasty.

But Li Yuan soon realized that it wasn't that the prince didn't understand this, but that he wanted to win over the Cui family.

After realizing this, Li Yuan instead glanced at Li Shimin, and then at Qin Tian, ​​thinking that Qin Tian would soon befriend the Lu family, and that the Lu family would soon become a force in Li Shimin's camp. ?

If this is the case, the prince really needs the Cui family.

At this time, Li Yuan had no intention of abolishing the prince. Since he didn't, he still had to support him. However, after experiencing the insomnia last time, he now didn't want the prince to grow up alone.

The art of emperors pays attention to a balance. Only with balance can the court situation be stable and one's own throne can be unshakable.

Thinking of this, Li Yuan glared at Cui Tong, and shouted: "For the sake of the crown prince's pleading for you, I will forgive you this time. You don't have to go to Luoyang, but I will punish you to shut yourself up and think about your mistakes. Within half a year, unless there is someone Edict, you are not allowed to enter or leave the mansion at will."

Although Li Yuan acquiesced in the crown prince's wooing of the Cui family, he still didn't intend to make it easy for Cui Tong. After all, if the punishment was light, the Lu family might not be kind.

After saying this, Cui Tong thanked him again and again. Although Lu Xing was not satisfied with the result, he couldn't say anything more, so he had to give up.

After doing this, everyone left one after another.

When Li Jiancheng left, he didn't say anything to Cui Tong, he didn't even look at him, he left the palace and went back to the East Palace.

However, after returning to the East Palace, Prince Li Jiancheng quickly asked Song Gongqing.

"Now this kindness has been given away by the prince, but it is not enough to be afraid like this. He must admit his loyalty to me to the prince himself. Shall we go and see him?"

When he was in the palace today, in order to avoid suspicion, he pretended that he had no selfishness towards Cui Tong's matter, but now that he is back, he feels that he still has to fight for what should be fought for.

Song Gongqing thought for a while, and said with a smile: "Why should His Royal Highness take the initiative? If he is too active, Cui Tong will feel that His Royal Highness needs help from their family. You might as well wait for him to come."

"Waiting for him to come?"

Song Gongqing nodded: "That's right, wait for him to come."

While the two were talking, a servant hurried over: "His Royal Highness, Cui Tong from the Cui family is asking to see you."

Hearing Cui Tong's arrival, Prince Li Jiancheng was overjoyed. Song Gongqing touched his chin, looked at Li Jiancheng with a slight smile, and then backed out.

Not long after, Cui Tong was led into the living room by the servants. Cui Tong was still haggard and his face was very pale. After he entered, he immediately saluted Li Jiancheng.

Today, Li Jiancheng interceded for him, which made him very grateful, but he had been in court for many years, and he naturally knew that Li Jiancheng could not save himself for no reason, so Li Jiancheng must have a plan.

Moreover, the picture is the power of their Cui family.

Originally, he didn't need to be involved in the dispute between the princes, but now that Qin Tian is attached to Li Shimin, if he wants to deal with Qin Tian, ​​it is tantamount to dealing with Li Shimin, and with the power of his family, he may not be able to shake Li Shimin.

Therefore, he could only follow Li Jiancheng's wishes. Li Jiancheng wanted to use their Cui family, so why couldn't he use Li Jiancheng?

"Thank you, His Royal Highness, for pleading today, otherwise I am afraid I will go to Luoyang."

Li Jiancheng didn't take it seriously, and said: "The crown prince is just acting impartially. Although your son is wrong, the crime is not as good as you."

"But I still have to thank His Highness the Crown Prince. Today, His Highness the Crown Prince rescued the official, and from now on, the official will definitely be the saddle for the Crown Prince."

Cui Tong didn't want to waste time. Since Li Jiancheng wanted to work for him, he could just say it outright. This would make it easier for Li Jiancheng to please him.

If at this time, Li Jiancheng made false claims with Li Jiancheng, and finally forced Li Jiancheng to bring it up by himself, then the scene would be ugly.

Seeing that Cui Tong was very knowledgeable about current affairs, Li Jiancheng was also happy, and said, "Master Cui has said it before, you are fighting for the Tang Dynasty."

Cui Tong's expression moved slightly, and he quickly responded: "The prince, as the heir of the Great Tang, is the Great Tang, and the minister is on the saddle for the Great Tang."

Li Jiancheng became more and more delighted, so he stopped being so devious with Cui Tong, and said directly: "Okay, Mr. Cui is really a loyal minister of the Tang Dynasty, unlike that Qin Tian, ​​who looks like a treacherous minister. When the crown prince ascends the throne, he must look good. .”

Now that Cui Tong has been subdued, he must be given some hope. Li Jiancheng knew that Cui Tong might hate Qin Tian now, so he promised Cui Tong to deal with Qin Tian. Are you loyal to yourself?
After Li Jiancheng finished speaking, Cui Tong's heart moved, and he burst into tears of gratitude: "What His Royal Highness said is true..."

After the two talked in the East Palace, Cui Tong left the East Palace.

At the same time, Qin Tian had already left Chang'an City and rushed towards Qin Family Village.

The autumn wind in the evening is a bit cool, and there is a tingling feeling on the face.

When Qin Tian was rushing towards Qin's Village, he suddenly saw a troop rushing towards him. As they got closer, Qin Tian realized that it was his elder sister, Qin Feiyan, who was leading Tang Rong and Hu Shiba to this side. .

Both Qin Feiyan and Tang Rong were wearing men's clothes at this time, and they looked very chic. Qin Feiyan held a knife in his hand, looking a little vicious.

When Qin Tian saw them, he felt a little strange, and hurried up to meet them: "Sister, what are you doing..."

Before she could finish her sentence, Qin Feiyan suddenly slapped her over.

The slap came suddenly, even though Qin Tian's reaction was quick at this time, he was still slapped on the face by Qin Feiyan, the slap sounded, and the surroundings suddenly became quiet.

"Sister..."

"Who told you to take the risk? Is that when you try your best?"

Qin Feiyan was still angry, there was only one male in the Qin family, but she never thought that her younger brother would take risks for a woman like Lu Huaniang.

This is absolutely not allowed by her.

Although she felt very honored to be able to marry Lu Huaniang, it was absolutely impossible for her own brother to take risks.

Qin Feiyan's words were fierce, as if another slap might come at any time, Qin Tian looked aggrieved, Tang Rong's side, although feeling uncomfortable, could only harden her heart at this moment: "Sister, Mr. Come back, don't be angry anymore, let's go back first."

Qin Tian quickly cast a grateful look at Tang Rong, while Qin Feiyan glared at him: "After you go back, let's see how I deal with you."

(End of this chapter)