Prince of Tang Dynasty

Chapter 98

The one standing outside Cheng's mansion crying with tears streaming down his face was none other than Gao Ming's cheap father in this life - Li Shimin.

The reason why Li Shimin is here is that the main "hero" is Gao Ming's cheap brother in this life-Li Tai.

Originally, Li Shimin was going to take a break after handling the government affairs on this day, but he didn't expect that before he finished handling the government affairs, Wei Wang Li Tai came to see him, so Li Shimin immediately put down the government affairs in his hand and summoned Li Tai.

After Li Tai came, he first greeted Li Shimin, and by the way, he talked about his academic situation during this period. Before he left, he "inadvertently" revealed a message to Li Shimin, saying that Gao Ming went to Cheng Yaojin's house, and he didn't know what he was discussing. Things, it was dark and they didn't come back.

As Li Shimin's favorite second son, Li Shimin still believed what Li Tai said, so after hearing the news, Li Shimin was immediately unhappy.

"This Gao Ming is really ignorant. It's not good to go to someone's house, but Cheng Yaojin's."

Li Shimin didn't suspect that Li Tai had any bad ideas, he felt that Li Tai did this for his own good, and worried that he would attract criticism.

At the same time, Li Shimin also felt a little puzzled about why Gao Ming got involved with Cheng Yaojin, so he immediately asked people to go to the East Palace to ask. Li Shimin was relieved when he learned that Gao Ming took Li Mingda with him.

"Probably Sizi pestered Gao Ming to see Dexian, um, it makes sense from this point of view."

Thinking of this, Li Shimin nodded towards the eunuch who came to report back.

"Go and watch outside the palace gate. In case the prince comes back, you go and open the door for him, and take my fur robe with you. It's been quite cold recently."

"Yes!"

The eunuch agreed and went down, but after Li Shimin smiled slightly, he lowered his head and began to deal with government affairs.

In fact, even Li Shimin didn't realize that recently he was very concerned about Gao Ming's affairs. In the past, let alone who Gao Ming went to see, Li Shimin wouldn't care even if he didn't return all night. At most, he would scold him when he came back. It's over, how can it be like this now, not only to ask people to go to the East Palace to ask, but also to have people to wait at the gate of the palace.

When Li Shimin finished handling all the government affairs, he was about to go to rest. When he walked to the door, he suddenly thought of something, and asked the eunuch at the door.

"Liu Bing, what time is it? Has the crown prince returned yet?"

Hearing Li Shimin's words, the eunuch standing at the door immediately bowed slightly to him with a smile on his face.

"Return to Your Majesty, it's almost five o'clock now, but I haven't received a report yet."

It was almost five o'clock in the morning, which was about three o'clock in the morning, which was already considered late at night in Tang Dynasty. Since the little eunuch guarding the emperor's gate didn't come back, it was obvious that Gao Ming hadn't come back yet.

Seeing Li Shimin's frown, Liu Bing quickly continued to laugh and said, "Your Majesty, maybe the people below have forgotten, why don't I ask this old slave?"

In fact, Liu Bing also knew that Gao Ming hadn't come back yet, so what he said was actually just a cover for Gao Ming.

As an old man who has been with Li Shimin for more than ten years, Liu Bing naturally has his own philosophy of life. If he had changed before, he would have honestly answered Li Shimin that Gao Ming had not returned, but now it is different.

Liu Bing knew how much Li Shimin valued Gao Ming. Now that Gao Ming took Princess Jin out and hadn't come back, Li Shimin must be unhappy, and Liu Bing said some ambiguous words at this time. As long as he can successfully fool him, If Gao Ming finds out about this in the future, can he not remember his benefits?
This is called political investment!
Li Shimin nodded after hearing what Liu Bing said.

"Okay, you go and help me take a look, I'm going to rest first!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Seeing that he had successfully fooled the past, Liu Bing was overjoyed and lifted his feet to leave the Forbidden Garden, but before he reached the gate of the Forbidden Garden, Li Shimin stopped him suddenly.

"Liu Bing, wait!"

Hearing Li Shimin calling him, Liu Bing stopped quickly, then turned around and saluted Li Shimin.

"What's your majesty's order?"

After Liu Bing saluted Li Shimin, he found that Li Shimin was walking towards him in a hurry, shaking his head while walking.

"Hey, I'd better go and see for myself, this prince really doesn't let me worry!"

Seeing Li Shimin walking past him without stopping, Liu Bing suddenly showed a wry smile.

"It seems that trying to sell His Royal Highness a favor is not enough!"

Seeing that Li Shimin had already gone several steps, Liu Bing hurriedly followed.

The two soon arrived at the gate of the palace. As expected, Gao Ming did not come back. At this moment, Li Tai's words rang in Li Shimin's mind again.

"Brother Huang went to Lu Guogong's house at noon, and I don't know what important matter he was discussing. Now that it's dark, he hasn't come back yet, and he's not afraid of being criticized..."

Thinking of this, Li Shimin frowned even deeper.

"Gao Ming is too reckless this time, no, I'm going to have a look, Liu Bing, prepare the sedan chair!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Immediately, Liu Bing prepared the sedan chair for Li Shimin, and then called a team of guards. After the group left the palace, they went straight to Cheng Yaojin's mansion.

After a stick of incense, the sedan chair Li Shimin was riding in stopped near Cheng Yaojin's mansion. At this moment, the sound of horseshoes suddenly reached Li Shimin's ears.

"Da da... da da da..."

The sound of horseshoes was getting closer and closer. In this silent night, the sound of horseshoes seemed very abrupt. Li Shimin immediately opened the car curtain.

"Stop, Liu Bing, go and see who is riding a horse late at night!"

"Yes!"

Liu Bing went to inquire about the news, while Li Shimin waited on the spot. After a while, the sound of horseshoes gradually stopped. After the sound of horseshoes disappeared completely, Liu Bing came back.

He came in front of Li Shimin, and then bowed slightly with a smile on his face.

"Your Majesty, the one riding the horse just now was Lu Guogong's eldest son Cheng Chumo, and his horse was accompanied by a woman holding a pipa, and now the two have entered the mansion!"

Hearing Liu Bing's return, Li Shimin's face immediately sank, and then he walked out of the sedan chair without saying a word, and walked forward.

Seeing this scene, Liu Bing guessed that there might be a scene of "a strict father teaching his son" later on. It would be better for fewer people to see such a scene, so while following Li Shimin's footsteps, he also turned towards the guards behind him. He waved his hand and signaled them to wait in place.

Li Shimin and Liu Bing soon arrived at the gate of Cheng Yaojin's mansion, and when Liu Bing was about to call the door, there was a loud cry from inside.

"Next, I will sing my favorite song for everyone, called "Big Man". Everyone applaud!"

"Clap clap clap clap..."

Hearing this voice, Li Shimin's face suddenly sank.

(End of this chapter)