Datang: Only by resisting the decree can we become stronger

But right now, he can only follow the words of Empress Changsun and severely reprimand Li Ke, and at the same time try to persuade him.

On the other side, Changsun Wuji also came to Li Qiu with Li Shimin's entrustment.

With the help of the neighbors around, Li Qiu's small shop has been almost tidied up.

When the ordered tables and chairs are delivered tomorrow, we can reopen for business.

Seeing the eldest grandson Wuji approaching in person, Li Qiu hurriedly stepped forward to salute, "My son has met the elder grandson."

Changsun Wuji smiled and helped him up, showing great care.

"Li Qiu, after what happened to you, are you okay here?"

Seeing Changsun Wuji's expression and tone at this time, he did not come to question the king of Shu, so Li Qiu felt relieved.

"Thank you, grandson, for your love. There is nothing wrong with the boy."

"Today, I just had some misunderstandings with His Highness the King of Shu. I knocked down a few tables, chairs and benches in the kid's shop, and it's nothing."

Seeing that he was still hiding it for the King of Shu at this time, Changsun Wuji smiled knowingly.

"Li Qiu, this matter has already been admonished by the doctor, Mr. Wang Gui, and the report has been sent to the Holy Majesty."

"The Holy Majesty was also furious with Long Yan, and severely punished the King of Shu."

"Demoted him to be the king of Hanzhong, and at the same time he was banned for one year and fined for three years."

"Your Majesty is really supporting you, let me breathe a sigh of relief."

Changsun Wuji said it easily and freely, thinking that Li Qiu would be happy, but unexpectedly Li Qiu's face suddenly changed color.

There was no joy at all, but a trace of tension and uneasiness.

Of course, this was only a moment's work, Li Qiu quickly adjusted and saluted respectfully in the direction of the palace.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your enlightenment, and also thank you, Mr. Changsun and Mr. Wang."

"However, today's matter is really nothing. The boy feels that the punishment of the King of Shu is really too severe."

Changsun Wuji smiled, and asked the people behind him to take out 50 taels of silver and hand it over to Li Qiu.

"Li Qiu, Your Majesty has always been so strict in disciplining the princes."

"These things have nothing to do with you, so don't think too much about them."

"As for the silver, it is the royal compensation to you."

"You can use it to fill some tables and chairs, or even open a tavern in a bigger place."

50 taels of silver, that was a sky-high price in the Zhenguan period.

At that time, the price of a house with an area of ​​three mu of land (about 138 square meters) in a decent location was only [-] yuan.

Equivalent to 1.38 taels of silver.

So how dare Li Qiu accept this money?

"Master eldest grandson, I am flattered by your love for me."

"It's just that this money, the boy would never dare to accept it, so I ask my eldest grandson to take it back."

However, as an uncle, Changsun Wuji finally found an opportunity to subsidize Li Qiu, so how could he be willing to take the money back.

After repeated concessions, Li Qiu had no choice but to bite the bullet and take the money.

Only then did Changsun Wuji nod his head in satisfaction, and after explaining a few more words, he led them away.

However, within a few hundred meters of Changsun Wuji's carriage going out, Changsun Wuji pondered over and over again, and always felt that something was wrong.

So he immediately turned the carriage around and turned back.

Chapter 18 Li Qiu is going to run away

After Changsun Wuji took the people away, Li Qiu immediately called the old housekeeper Wang Zhong and two other confidants to the front.

"Wang Zhong, pack up all the valuables at home before tomorrow."

"Tomorrow morning, we will leave Chang'an City."

"What? Master, are we leaving Chang'an?"

Hearing Li Qiu's words, they were all taken aback.

At this moment, Li Qiu nodded firmly.

"Just now when the eldest grandson came, he said that because of today's incident, His Highness the King of Shu was severely punished by the Holy One."

"One year of confinement, three years of fines, not to mention the relegation of the title of prince of the king of Shu to the title of county king."

"In the heart of His Highness the King of Shu, I'm afraid he has already hated us to the bone."

"We are ordinary people, small merchants, compared with the king of Shu, I am afraid that we are not as good as an ant."

"If you don't run now, when will you wait?"

Hearing Li Qiu's words, the face of the old butler Wang Zhong, who had experienced too many storms, also changed drastically.

He knows too well the horror of imperial power and the fragility of being a merchant.

Afterwards, Li Qiu continued to make detailed arrangements.

"In a moment, Erhu, go and return all our custom-made tables, chairs and cabinets."

"No matter how much money they deduct from us, we will accept it, as long as we can get the money back today."

"Also, Wu Qing."

"Your home, wife and children are in Chang'an, so don't leave with us."

"Looking back, I will give you a few more months' extra money, and it will be your salary."

"After we leave Chang'an City, please sell this old house and shop."

"After the sale, the money will be stored with you, and we will come back to collect it when we have a chance in the future."

"By the way, there is also the remaining Sirius in our store. After we leave tomorrow, you can send all these wines to the homes of Lord Wei, Lord Wang, Lord Changsun, Lord Wei, and General Feng."

"Okay, that's it, everyone split up and act."

After arranging everything, Er Hu and Wu Qing ran out to act separately.

The old housekeeper, Wang Zhong, took care of gold and silver, valuables and soft goods, as well as such things as house deeds and land deeds.

Li Qiu, on the other hand, wanted to dismantle the wine cellar that shot Sirius, and tidy up those seasonings and seeds.

As for the seasoning seedlings that haven't grown yet, it's a pity to pull them out.

However, before the two of them could get busy, Changsun Wuji walked in with the disheveled and terrified Erhu and Wu Qing.

As soon as Li Qiu saw this, he understood in his heart that it was broken and the matter was exposed.

At this moment, Changsun Wuji was angry and funny in his heart.

This bastard is going to run!

Fortunately, I had a quick mind, and with years of keen perception, I noticed something was wrong, and turned back in time.

Otherwise, this bastard would really hide and run away.

At that time, the sky and the earth will be big, with this kid's cleverness and shrewdness, where else can I find him?

If you really lost him again, Your Majesty, especially Empress Changsun, must be going crazy? !

The consequences are simply unimaginable!

Looking at Changsun Wuji's sinking face at this moment, Li Qiu bit the bullet and squeezed out a smiling face to salute.

"My lord, why are you back?"

Changsun Wuji glanced at him angrily, "Fortunately, I came back because of something."

"Otherwise, I'm afraid I won't see you again after tomorrow, kid?"

Seeing that the matter was exposed, Li Qiu couldn't hide it any longer, so Li Qiu could only smile wryly and admit it as a bachelor.

"Master Changsun, His Highness the King of Shu was severely punished by His Majesty today because of the boy."

"The boy is also deeply guilty of himself. He really has no face to live in this Chang'an city."

"Also ask the eldest grandson to hold your hands high and let the kid go."

At this time, Changsun Wuji couldn't help sighing with some pity.

"The reason why you want to leave, even disregarding your house, is probably not because you feel guilty, but because you are afraid that the King of Shu will anger you and kill you again?"

Hearing Changsun Wuji's words, Li Qiu hastily bowed and saluted without admitting or denying.

At this time, Changsun Wuji quickly thought of an excuse in his mind, which would not only reassure Li Qiu, but also prevent him from running away.

"Li Qiu, have you ever thought about this matter?"

"The reason why His Majesty has to blame the King of Shu today is to set an example in front of the people of the world."

"Warning to future generations those emperors, grandsons, nobles, and officials of the gentry, don't let them use their status and power to despise the king's law and oppress the people."

"But if you leave like this, I'm afraid there will be no more Sirius to drink in the world. How should the people in Chang'an City and the soldiers in the army think about His Majesty and the royal family?"

"You know, because of shooting Sirius, you are now in Chang'an City, and in the army, you are no longer an unknown person."

"You left, it's a small matter, but it's the inhumaneness of His Majesty and the royal family. It's a big deal."

"Also, Li Qiu, think about it."

"If you just walked away without stopping, are you worthy of Lord Wang Gui who wrote the memorial to His Majesty for you?"

"Are you worthy of enforcing the law impartially, not hesitating to offend the King of Shu, and wanting to clear you of your charges, and speak all the good things about you in front of His Majesty, Mr. Zhang Yungu?"

"Are you worthy of my importance and care for you?"

"Are you worthy of liking you and respecting your neighbors and soldiers in the city?"

Changsun Wuji's words, word by word, covered all aspects of reason, emotion, benevolence, and righteousness.

Li Qiu sighed in his heart, helpless, but also a little grateful, and hastily bowed respectfully, "Thank you for your teaching, my son, I know I was wrong."

At this moment, Changsun Wuji sighed and patted him on the shoulder pitifully.

"Come on, sit down and talk."

"Actually, if I were you instead, I might run away too."

"A small merchant, in front of a prince, what a disparity in status and status."

"It's really not good to feel that your life is hanging by a thread and you may be crushed to death at any time."

"But Li Qiu, you can rest assured about your own safety."

"Don't forget, in Chang'an City, he is not the only King of Shu."

"By your side, there are Wei Zheng, Wang Gui, Wei Ting, Feng Li, Zhang Yungu, and me."

"As long as you walk rightly and behave well, as long as my eldest grandson Wuji is in power for a day, no one in Chang'an City, or in the entire Tang Dynasty, will dare to frame you or persecute you!"

"I don't know what I said, do you believe it or not?"

What Changsun Wuji said was kind, upright, and sincere, and Li Qiu was filled with warmth when he heard it.

Before I knew it, there were already so many people who cared for me by my side.

So, facing the elder grandson Wuji's words, Li Qiu saluted very respectfully, "I will believe the elder grandson's words!"

"In any case, the kid will not just leave quietly like this without saying goodbye."

Chapter 19 No one is allowed to hurt my child

Seeing that Li Qiu really won't leave again, Changsun Wuji felt relieved.

Of course, the protection that should be done in the dark still needs to be done, and it will not work if the number of guards and stalking Li Qiu is small.

It's a big deal, he can't rest assured!

Before leaving, Li Qiu insisted on sending Changsun Wuji a few altars of shooting Sirius back.

At first, Changsun Wuji thought of evading it, but then he turned his head and thought, the more favors he owes to Li Qiu, the more stable this kid will be.