Man Tanghong

Chapter 272 A Faint Sense of Alienation
All the princelings looked at Qu Tutong with strange expressions, and almost said bluntly, 'You are amazing, you are noble'.

Li Jiancheng looked at Qu Tutong thoughtfully, and the smile on his face became softer.

Li Shimin also gave Qu Tutong a meaningful look, but said nothing.

Qu Tutong gritted his teeth, and retreated behind others with a confused expression.

Li Yuanji heard everything in his ears and saw everything in his eyes, but he didn't say anything.

"The third sister is here..."

I don't know if it was the clan relative who was the same generation as Li Yuanji murmured, and the crowd once again turned their attention to the returning soldiers.

Behind the armored army led by Kan Leng, there were two tall horses, both of maroon color, handsome in body, strong in limbs, and extremely brave.

Sitting on horseback were Li Xiuning and Chai Shao, all in armor.

Li Xiuning was wearing a peacock armor and a bronze mask, so she couldn't see her face clearly.

Chai Shao was wearing a fish-scale armor, but he didn't wear a mask, but his face was slightly sad, and his eyes still glanced at Li Xiuning who was beside him from time to time.

"Is this... an awkward situation?"

Li Xiaogong muttered in disbelief.

Li Xiuning is a genius, full of strategies, and can't tolerate anything from her daughter's family, so she seldom shows her daughter's attitude, let alone quarrel with others.

So when Li Xiaogong saw that something was obviously wrong between Li Xiuning and Chai Shao, he was a little inconceivable.

Li Yuanji also felt a little unbelievable, his eyes lingered on Li Xiuning and Chai Shao for a while, but he didn't see any clues.

"Sister..."

When Li Xiuning was approaching, Li Shimin took the initiative to let out a light and went up to meet him.

Seeing this, Li Yuanji also took the initiative to greet him.

Li Xiaogong and others of the same generation, or the clan members of the younger generation, also quickly followed.

Li Jiancheng took half a step forward, but was blocked by Wang Guisheng. Wang Gui continued to apologize and said: "Your Highness, you are the king, you must not lose your status."

The smile on Li Jiancheng's face was a little stiff, and he didn't take half a step forward.

Seeing Li Shimin enthusiastically approaching Li Xiuning and talking about something to Li Xiuning, his eyes were full of envy and some inexplicable expressions.

"Sister, the Ministry of Rites doesn't allow us to use the guard of honor to welcome you, we can only come here alone, I hope sister doesn't mind."

When Li Shimin came in front of Li Xiuning, his face that was about to turn into ice cubes became more colorful.

The words are very level.

The Ministry of Rites is not qualified to prevent a prince from using the guard of honor to do anything, only Li Yuan can stop it.

Li Yuan is not only a king, but also a father. It is impossible for Li Shimin to say that Li Yuan is wrong in public, so he can only let the Ministry of Rites take the blame.

The Ministry of Rites is not going to argue with Li Shimin about this matter.

Li Xiuning reined in his horse and stopped, took off his visor, revealed a slightly pale face, and forced a smile.

Li Shimin and Li Yuanji were both startled.

"Sister is injured?"

Li Yuanji asked.

Li Xiuning handed the visor to the female general beside him, and said with a calm smile, "I'm not injured, it's just that I was tired from the journey and caught some cold, just take a few patches of medicine and it will be fine."

Li Shimin hurriedly said: "You can't be careless about this matter, it's better to ask the imperial doctor for diagnosis and treatment."

Li Xiuning said with a stiff smile, "No need, I've seen the doctor."

Li Shimin still wanted to say something, but Li Xiuning didn't intend to talk to him anymore, but just nodded at him, rode his horse and walked up to Li Yuanji, the smile on his face turned into an angry look in an instant.

"Yuanji, you must give me an explanation today!"

Li Yuanji didn't know whether to laugh or cry, knowing that he couldn't avoid this disaster, he could only cup his hands and said: "After my sister returns to the order, I will definitely give my sister an explanation."

Li Xiuning gritted her teeth and snorted, and rode to where Li Jiancheng was.

Li Shimin's eyes lingered on Li Xiuning and Li Yuanji for a long time, his brows were frowned, and he didn't know what he was thinking.

Chai Shao, Huang Junhan, Su Dingfang, and a man with bright eyes and a square face saluted Li Shimin and Li Yuanji together, then followed in Li Xiuning's footsteps.

The other generals followed suit and rushed to meet Li Jiancheng.

Amidst Li Jiancheng's hearty praise and encouragement, the group rushed to Chang'an City accompanied by drum music.

Li Yuanji also wanted to go to Chang'an City, but was stopped by a man as thin as a bamboo pole with a three-stroke goatee, who looked a bit dishonest.

"Three Treasures, Minister Ma, I have met His Royal Highness King Qi."

Ma Sanbao was wearing hard armor, so he couldn't fully salute, so he could only bend slightly.

Li Yuanji looked at Ma Sanbao carefully, but he didn't look like a good person, so he couldn't help but said, "You are Ma Sanbao?"

Ma Sanbao nodded without hesitation, "It's the minister."

Li Yuanji nodded, puzzled and said, "What did you stop me for?"

Ma Sanbao cupped his hands and said: "My master said, please return to the mansion to prepare the banquet, and prepare a few more altars for a long time. After she gives the order, she will go to the mansion to talk about it."

Li Yuanji blinked, not understanding what Ma Sanbao meant.

Ma Sanbao didn't explain much, just cupped his hands and left in a hurry.

"What do you mean by this?"

Li Xiaogong moved to Li Yuanji's side with a curious expression on his face.

Li Yuanji subconsciously said, "I don't know either."

After saying this, he suddenly looked at Li Xiaogong, "Why are you still here, don't you go to the palace to drink celebration wine?"

Li Xiaogong said in a moody way: "Without the commander's celebration wine, what is there to drink?"

Speaking of this, he looked at Li Yuanji with disdain, and said: "You direct descendants are really shameless, you take advantage of everything, and you look down on this and that."

Although Li Xiaogong didn't say it clearly, Li Yuanji could hear the meaning of Li Xiaogong's words clearly.

Li Yuanji frowned slightly, "You mean my father won't welcome the third sister into the Tai Chi Hall for a banquet?"

Li Xiaogong snorted and said: "You still need to ask about this kind of thing? Don't say that the third sister has nothing to gain this time, even if there is something to gain, the saint will not let her appear in the Tai Chi Hall."

Li Yuanji frowned even tighter.

Li Xiaogong continued: "When breaking Chang'an in the past, the third sister made the most meritorious deeds, but when the sage was discussing meritorious deeds and offering rewards in the Tai Chi Hall, not only did he not call the third sister in, but he also planned with a group of planners how to share the benefits of the three sisters. The soldiers and horses under the elder sister's command even credited some of the credits that belonged to the third sister to Yuan Mou under his command.

In the past, the meritorious deeds were outstanding, and even so, if there is no gain today, how could it be unexpected? "

Speaking of this, Li Xiaogong waved his hands impatiently, "Forget it, let's not talk, let's go home."

Li Yuanji nodded while digesting Li Xiaogong's words with the memory left by his predecessor.

In the past, when Li Yuan divided up the troops under Li Xiuning's command, his predecessor was not present, and there was no benefit from the division, so he didn't know very well.

Now with the evidence of Li Xiaogong's words, what happened to Li Xiuning when Chang'an City was breached gradually became clear.

Li Yuanji originally thought that Li Yuan just shared the benefits of Li Xiuning's troops, but he did not expect that he also shared the credit for Li Xiuning.

Really... there is no way to say.

It is wrong for Li Yuan to favor boys over girls, but as an indirect beneficiary, he is not qualified to criticize Li Yuan.

Otherwise, there is a meaning of buying a body and setting up a memorial archway.

A little too shameless.

Li Yuanji greeted the guards, and prepared to go back to Jiulongtan Mountain together, prepare a table of sumptuous food and wine for Li Xiuning, and wash away the grievances in his heart.

Li Xiaogong rode a horse and hung behind him shamelessly.

Li Yuanji couldn't help but rein in his horse and stop, and when Li Xiaogong caught up, he asked, "What are you following me for?"

Li Xiaogong said neither salty nor weak: "Of course it is to taste the fine wine in your house."

Li Yuanji squinted at Li Xiaogong.

Li Xiaogong was defeated all of a sudden, and said honestly: "I always feel that when you get together with the third sister, you will discuss some great things. I am idle and I am idle, and I can help you make suggestions."

Li Yuanji said angrily: "If you want to participate in important events, you should go to Chengqing Hall or the East Palace. There are no important events in my residence that deserve your participation."

Lee Hyo-gong gave Lee Won-gil a look of 'you can believe it or not'.

Li Yuanji glared at Li Xiaogong, and said: "Third sister must have come to me to ask questions about my teacher. If you are not afraid of being scolded, you can come here."

Li Xiaogong was immediately happy, but he didn't know what he was enjoying.

Le Huan winked and said: "I have already sent someone to deliver a message to Li Jing, and I will let him come to worship you tonight."

Li Yuanji was taken aback for a moment, he couldn't understand Li Xiaogong.

When Li Xiaogong first begged for Li Jing, he openly said that he wanted to give Li Jing to him, but his face showed a reluctance.

After he refused, he was caught and scolded by Li Xiaogong again.

Later, when he learned that Li Jing had been wronged, he immediately rushed to his house to apologize for Li Jing.

Now it is time to lead Li Jing into the door again.

Li Yuanji really didn't understand whether Li Xiaogong wanted to give or not.

"Let me tell you, I just discovered a very interesting thing."

Li Xiaogong didn't know what Li Yuanji was thinking, and while urging Li Yuanji to hurry, he smiled and analyzed the secret he just discovered with Li Yuanji.

"The third sister seems to be deliberately alienating Erlang."

Lee Hyo-gong said hehe.

Li Yuanji also observed this.

When Li Xiuning met Li Shimin before, she was very enthusiastic. No matter when and where, she always looked like a brother and sister.

But this time, Li Xiuning was a little cold and distant towards Li Shimin.

Li Yuanji didn't know why Li Xiuning had this change, so he kept silent.

Now that Li Xiaogong mentioned it, Li Yuanji took advantage of the situation and asked: "I feel it too, but I don't understand why the third sister wants to alienate my second brother?"

Li Xiaogong didn't understand either, he shook his head and said, "I'll just ask Third Sister."

Then he looked at Li Yuanji and said, "This is also the reason why I insist on participating in your banquet."

　Thanks to 'Little Master of the Moyang Family' for rewarding one hundred book coins!
　　
　
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