Drive the RV back to Datang

Chapter 352 Chapter 363: Undercurrent
After returning to the East Palace, Li Chengqian went to see Li Shimin, and told her that he had met Haitang in Ganye Temple and how he had done something embarrassing to her.

Training Guixun, the matter still needs to be resolved. Since Li Chengqian has tarnished Haitang's innocence, he naturally wants to marry her and go home. Therefore, Li Shimin issued two imperial edicts. The first imperial edict is to release Hou Junji, and the second imperial edict is to grant her marriage.

Li Chengqian was so happy, he didn't expect things to go so smoothly, Li Shimin released Hou Junji on his own initiative without pleading for mercy.

In fact, the reason why Li Shimin imprisoned Hou Junji was to teach him a lesson so that he could remember. Now that the goal has been achieved, it happens that Li Chengqian is going to marry someone else's daughter. We are all in-laws, so it is not appropriate to lock up Hou Junji. , why not push the boat along the way and release it.

On the fourth day of May, Hou Junji was released from prison. After being imprisoned for such a long time, Hou Junji's cheeks were thin. It was obvious that life in the prison was very difficult. On the second day after he was released from prison, Hou Junji personally brought generous gifts to visit the East Palace. Said to discuss marriage with the prince.

After the two met in the hall, the prince retreated to the left and right, and asked Helan Chushi to lead people around in martial law to prevent anyone from eavesdropping.

In the hall, the two sat opposite each other, the prince smiled and said: "Master Taishan has suffered."

"Your Highness is serious." Hou Junji said solemnly, "I made a mistake and should be punished."

The prince waved his hands and said with a faint smile: "Master Taishan, if you continue to perfunctory Gu, I don't think there is any need for us to talk anymore."

Hou Junji twitched his eyebrows and asked, "What do you want to say, Your Highness?"

The prince suddenly withdrew his smile, and said solemnly: "Master Taishan, I need your help, I want to keep the position of prince, that's why I rescued you."

Hou Junji squinted his eyes. Although he had already guessed that his release from prison this time was not that simple, he was still shocked when he heard the prince's words with his own ears. The prince was forcing him to stand in line.

Hou Junji also helped the prince with some affairs before, but that was not considered standing in line, and because of that incident, he was imprisoned by Li Shimin in the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice. He thought about it for half a year before he realized why he was arrested. Locked up, because he encountered Li Shimin's taboo, so now he absolutely dare not agree to the prince's request easily.

Hou Junji cupped his hands and said: "Your Highness rescued my minister from prison, I am very grateful, but this minister is unable to protect himself right now, so how can he help His Highness, Your Highness should ask another wise man."

"Don't rush to refuse." The prince seemed to have expected him to answer this way, and said slowly, "Master Taishan should know that your official title will be restored sooner or later, and your prestige in the court is also very comparable to others. Knowing what Lord Taishan is afraid of, it is because of his father, Lord Taishan, don't worry, Gu just needs you to support Gu in secret, and never let outsiders know, on the bright side, we are son-in-law, even if we get closer, no one will Doubt, as for the return, Lord Taishan, your title and official position have reached the limit, but if Lord Taishan can help Gu ascend to the throne, Gu promises that Lord Taishan will break the ground and become king!"

Hou Junji was shocked when he heard the words, he cracked the soil and sealed the king, what kind of concept is that, it is basically the country of China, who controls all the military affairs and power of life and death in the fief, that is the Emperor of Earth, this temptation, for Hou Junji Said it was impossible to resist.

Hou Junji weighed the pros and cons in his mind, and soon made a decision, squinted his eyes, nodded and said: "Okay, since His Highness wants to invite you so kindly, how dare Hou refuse to accept it."

Li Chengqian was overjoyed when he heard the words, and said cheerfully: "Not only that, but when I arrive alone, Haitang will be crowned as the queen, and my mother will honor the world. From then on, the Li family in the Tang Dynasty is the most important, followed by the Hou family. Is Master Taishan still satisfied?"

Hiding the excitement in his heart, Hou Junji cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for Your Highness's grace, Hou Junji will do everything in his power to help His Highness win the throne."

"For the time being, don't act rashly." Li Chengqian waved his hand and said, "Father has been quite dissatisfied with Gu recently, and it is said that he has the intention of abolishing the reserve. Gu can't let Father get caught now, so try to make trouble as little as possible. Master Taishan returned to the manor I am also staying at ease, waiting for my reinstatement, and if I need to use Master Taishan for anything, I will definitely send someone to notify."

"Yes." Hou Junji cupped his hands and said, "Then His Highness's marriage to the little girl..."

"Let's set it on the tenth day of May. It should be sooner rather than later, so as not to have long nights and dreams."

On the tenth day of the fifth lunar month, the prince got married and married Hou Junji's daughter, Haitang. The city of Chang'an was very lively. At the same time, Li Hao's residence was also very lively, because today was also Li Hao's big wedding, and he married Li Ping. Two marriages bumped into each other.

Logically speaking, when Li Hao married his wife, there should be many people from the court who came to have a wedding banquet. However, none of the court chiefs came because they were going to eat the prince's wedding banquet. Even Li Jicheng Yaojin and Qin Qiong, the three Everyone went to the prince's wedding.

However, they sent their respective sons to attend Li Hao's wedding banquet with generous gifts, and at the same time, they also brought letters to Li Hao, begging Li Hao for forgiveness. In fact, they also wanted to attend Li Hao's wedding, but they wanted to avoid suspicion, so they could only do so. .

Li Hao can completely understand, and even agrees with their approach very much, in order to seek great things, don't stick to such small details, just go to the prince's wedding, it doesn't matter, anyway, just send a generous gift.

In order to make Li Hao forgive, the three of them gave generous gifts this time, especially Cheng Yaojin, Cheng Yaojin is rich now, so rich, Li Hao sent someone to count it, and Guang Cheng Yaojin gave it to him The gift, worth more than 2 guan, is estimated to have broken the highest record of gifts in the Tang Dynasty.

There is also a special person who came to Li Hao's wedding banquet today, that is Jin Wang Li Zhi, Li Zhi is Li Chengqian's younger brother, it stands to reason that Li Zhi should go to his imperial brother's wedding, but if Li Zhi doesn't go, he insists on fart Dianpidian came to Lantian to attend Li Hao's wedding.

Li Hao personally opened the middle door to welcome Li Zhi. Li Zhi entered the Hou's mansion swaggeringly. I am infinitely honored."

Li Zhi was too familiar with Li Hao's action, and immediately said loudly: "Come here, take a pen and paper!"

"Wait a minute!" Li Hao hurriedly raised his hand to stop the person who was going to get the pen and paper, looked at Li Zhi in surprise, and asked, "Your Highness, why are you taking the pen and paper?"

"Write an IOU?" Li Zhi took it for granted.

Li Hao's face was ugly, as if he had eaten shit. Is this guy addicted to writing IOUs?He smiled dryly to ease his embarrassment, raised his eyebrows and said, "Your Highness, today is my day of great joy."

"I... the king knows." Li Zhi looked at him with wide eyes, and said, "I... the king is here to congratulate you, you know, today is also the day when the king's brother is happy, Hehe, I didn't even go to the wedding banquet of the emperor's brother, so I came here to congratulate you, are you moved?" He smiled shamelessly after he finished speaking, waiting for Li Hao to say he was moved.

Li Hao shook his head: "Don't dare to move."

Li Zhi was a little aggrieved when he heard the words, and asked, "What's wrong, sir? Why aren't you moved?"

"Where's the gift money?" Li Hao rubbed his fingers again, staring and shouted, "There's a gift money for congratulations!"

Li Zhi scratched his head in embarrassment: "This king left in a hurry and forgot to bring it, so this king wants to write an IOU to you."

Li Hao patted his forehead: "Why don't you think about it, Your Highness, and go back to attend the prince's wedding."

Li Zhi...

In the end, Li Zhi stayed on with a stern face, and Li Hao didn't really want to drive him away, but Li Hao was very disappointed with Li Zhi's behavior of not bringing the gift money. This kind of attitude is very disappointing. With Li Zhi’s attitude in the world, what kind of interpersonal relationship will there be? He is too incapable of doing anything. If he wants to compete for the crown prince in the future, who else will help him except Li Hao? The answer is no. , None of them, be sad, not sad at all, who told him not to come.

Disappointment is disappointment, but Li Hao knows that this is the reason why he likes Li Zhi. Li Zhi has a true temperament, is not hypocritical, and does not cheat. Such a person is actually not suitable to be an emperor.

But Li Hao has strictly considered that among the princes, the other princes have great shortcomings, but Li Zhi has no flaws, and he can be called flawless. Although his temperament is not suitable, it's okay, as long as he Assisting from the side, I believe that Li Zhi can become a good emperor.

The Hou Mansion set up running water seats again, this time the ostentation was even bigger than last time, more than 100 tables were set up directly, and people from the nearby villages were invited over. Due to the lack of space, the front yard and two side courtyards of the Hou Mansion were all occupied. It is occupied, but the middle courtyard does not allow any outsiders to enter, and all special forces and Xuanjia soldiers are sent to stand guard to prevent anyone from sneaking into the middle courtyard of the Houfu.

Just because the special forces were sent out, Wu Meiniang was finally able to come out to breathe freely. Usually, even when she went out, there were always special forces following her. She was about to collapse, feeling like she was in prison, and her whole body was depressed. Yes, because of this, she secretly resented Li Hao in her heart. At the beginning, Li Hao was comparable to her brother and sister, but now he received such treatment in his house, worse than a prisoner.

Wu Meiniang was walking in the courtyard, and just about to pass a courtyard gate, she suddenly heard someone talking outside the courtyard: "Haha, while Shi Kuang is busy getting married right now, this king is going to take a dip in his bathhouse, if you want to talk about Shi Kuang It's just being stingy, I begged him several times, but he refused to take me to take a bath in his bathhouse..."

As soon as Wu Meiniang heard this voice, she knew who it was. It must be His Royal Highness King Jin. She had lived in the mansion for a long time and had been observing secretly for a long time. The relationship between King Jin and Li Hao was extraordinary. She was an extremely smart person. He is also a smart person. A smart person like Li Hao cannot do stupid things. For example, offending the prince is a stupid thing. Just stupid.

Through this series of events, Wu Meiniang learned the truth that Li Hao wanted to support King Jin.

It seems impossible to support King Jin, after all, King Jin has no foundation, and Li Hao's foundation is too shallow, but Wu Meiniang has quietly realized a truth in the Hou Mansion for so long, the crown prince is bestowed by the emperor , although the minister's support can influence the emperor's decision, but not all the time can influence the emperor's decision.From her point of view, such a smart person as Li Hao must have thought of a way for King Jin to win the reserve position, otherwise how dare he offend the prince to death.

If Li Hao could know what was going on in Wu Meiniang's mind, he would probably kill her desperately, because this woman is so smart, so smart that it's a bit scary.

And since Wu Meiniang already knew that King Jin had a great chance to ascend to the throne in the future, how could she let King Jin go? Today, the opportunity finally came.

(End of this chapter)