Prince of Tang Dynasty

Chapter 24 The Effects of Lotus Root and Carp Soup
Looking at the fish and algae pond that has turned into a silt pond, Li Shimin's expression on his face is wonderful, with anger, doubt, but more disbelief.

He really can't imagine who is so bold, dare to break ground on Tai Sui's head!

For Li Shimin, it didn't take much effort to find out. In less than a stick of incense, he locked down the two culprits who destroyed the fish and algae pond - Gao Ming and Li Mingda.

When Li Shimin learned the answer, the expression on his face was the same as when he saw the fish and algae pond at the beginning, with disbelief on his face.

"How could it be the two of them?"

Although Li Shimin felt a little surprised by this result, he also knew that it was impossible for the people below to deceive him with such a thing, so he immediately became angry.

"This villain!"

Li Shimin instinctively attributed Li Mingda to the innocent side, because in his opinion, only Gao Ming should be responsible for this matter, and Li Mingda can only be regarded as a little sister who was bullied by his brother at best.

Of course, this is indeed the case.

So, Li Shimin threw the booklet in his hand on the table, and went to the East Palace to find trouble for Gao Ming.

But this time he was still disappointed. When he came to the East Palace, there was no longer Gao Ming inside, only Su Wan'er looked at him worriedly.

Although Li Shimin was very angry, he would not embarrass an innocent woman, let alone this woman was his daughter-in-law.

Seeing Su Wan'er's frightened look, Li Shimin immediately felt resentment towards Gao Ming who left his wife and ran away. He took a deep breath and tried to calm down his tone.

"What about that scoundrel?"

Hearing Li Shimin's question, Su Wan'er quickly answered him respectfully.

"Report to Father, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has gone out of the palace to visit the Crown Prince and Grand Master."

Su Wan'er's words obviously exceeded Li Shimin's expectations, and he blinked in surprise.

"Did you go to see the prince and grand master? But really?"

Seeing Li Shimin's surprised expression, Su Wan'er nodded quickly.

"Don't dare to lie to my father. Your Highness and Princess Jinyang went there early in the morning. By this time, they should already be at the prince's and grand master's residence."

After getting this answer, Li Shimin smacked his lips immediately, and then stroked his beard.

"This kid hides really fast, and he's quite good at finding excuses. Hmph, I really want to see how long you can hide!"

Thinking of this, Li Shimin waved his sleeves and was about to leave, but just as he took a step, Su Wan'er stopped him.

"Father, please wait!"

Hearing Su Wan'er's words, Li Shimin immediately stopped in his tracks, then turned his head and frowned at her.

"What's the matter? If you are going to intercede for that evil son, you don't need to say more."

Seeing Li Shimin frowning, Su Wan'er shook her head immediately, then turned around and went into the room and brought out a bowl of lotus root soup.

"Father, His Highness the Crown Prince immediately explained that if you came, I would treat you to drink this bowl of lotus root and carp soup before leaving. He said that you must have not eaten when you came back from court last morning. Drinking this will nourish your stomach."

"..."

Looking at Su Wan'er with a hopeful face, Li Shimin was silent for a while, and finally took the lotus root and carp soup from her hand and drank it, and left the East Palace with a tangled expression.

Seeing Li Shimin whose attitude had obviously softened, Su Wan'er suddenly showed a smile.

"Father doesn't seem to be so angry anymore. Could this be what Lang Jun said about eating people with a soft mouth?"

In fact, when Li Shimin saw the bowl of soup in Su Wan'er's hand just now, he knew Gao Ming's plan, but this bowl of lotus root and fish soup represented his son's filial piety, and he couldn't bear to refuse.

"I've been fooled by this kid!"

Although Li Shimin said that he was fooled, the gentle smile on his face showed that he was in a good mood at this time. For him, how could a fish and algae pond compare to his son's care for him?

"Lotus root and carp soup... Well, Gao Ming really changed!"

On the way back, the smiles on Li Shimin's face increased more and more. When he passed the imperial garden, he glanced at the muddy fish and algae pond, smiled slightly, and then waved to the eunuch behind him.

"The fish and algae pond has not been cleaned up for many years. Let someone clean it up. The fish and lotus root in it are taken out and sent to the Shangshi Bureau. For lunch, I will eat lotus root and carp soup."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

After giving the order, Li Shimin went into the imperial study with a smile on his face to deal with government affairs.

An event that might have caused a thunderbolt to disappear like this disappeared, which surprised many people. At the same time, they also gained a new understanding of Li Shimin's love for the prince.

But Gao Ming didn't know all this, at this time he was chatting with Wei Zheng with a smile on his face.

"Master Wei, I used to be introverted and dare not tell the truth, but I can't help it now. In fact, what I admire the most is someone who dares to tell the truth like you. It's really amazing to have someone like you as the prince and grand teacher. My blessing, teacher, please be respected by the students!"

Speaking of this, Gao Ming stood up and saluted Wei Zheng respectfully. Seeing this scene, Wei Zheng who was lying on the hospital bed was a little at a loss.

"His Royal Highness is serious, cough... I am ashamed, cough cough..."

Wei Zheng's words were not polite, because when he was handpicked by Li Shimin to be the prince's grand teacher, he was already sick at home, so he just used his title, but he never went to the East Palace to teach the prince.

Of course, when Li Shimin asked Wei Zheng to be the prince's tutor, he didn't really want Wei Zheng to teach the prince. He just wanted to show his determination not to dethrone the prince.

"Master Wei, in fact, I was very happy when I found out that you became the prince and grand teacher. As the saying goes, when the country is in trouble, I think of a good general, and when times are difficult, I think of a good minister. It is all thanks to you that our Tang Dynasty is so strong. It is really a blessing for the Tang Dynasty to have a minister like you in the Tang Dynasty, and it is also a blessing for the lonely king to have a prince and grand teacher like you!"

"Hehe, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has won the prize, ahem..."

As the saying goes, "Thousands of clothes, thousands of clothes, flattery and no clothes, Gao Ming took Wei Zheng's most proud parts and bragged to him vigorously, which made Wei Zheng feel very happy."

"In the beginning, I heard people say that the crown prince has no virtue and incompetence. It seems that the rumors must be wrong. Such a crown prince who respects teachers, even if he lacks ability, his virtue is not at a loss."

Thinking of this, Wei Zheng's eyes on Gao Ming softened.

Seeing Wei Zheng's smiling expression, Gao Ming grabbed his hand and looked at him with a heavy face.

"Mr. Wei, the student is very sad to hear that your health is deteriorating. Yesterday, the student dug some lotus roots from the fish and algae pond with his own hands, and caught a few fish, and sent them to the house. I hope the teacher can have a sip of the hot lotus root and carp soup. , nourish the stomach..."

When Gao Ming said this, Wei Zheng's eyes were completely moist, he clenched Gao Ming's hand tightly, and there was already a hint of choking in his voice.

"His Royal Highness has a heart, old minister... old minister is ashamed..."

Seeing that Wei Zheng was so moved by him, Gao Ming also felt that it was almost done, and he understood the reason why too much was too late. After lunch in Wei Mansion, Gao Ming took Li Mingda and left.

As soon as Gao Ming left, Wei Zheng immediately called his son.

"The prince is virtuous, Shu Yu, prepare pens and ink for my father, and show my father!"

"Yes, Father!"

(End of this chapter)