Datang: Only by resisting the decree can we become stronger

"Early this morning, I sent a carriage directly to Cheng Chumo to take him out. I heard that he will not be allowed to enter the capital again for three years."

Seeing Li Shimin's enthusiasm, the expression on Empress Changsun's face did not relax at all.

In fact, the author wants to lie down for a while at noon and rest for a while.But I didn't expect to fall asleep...

Chapter 42 The Kid Is Going to Propose Marriage

Still sighing worriedly, "After the King of Shu incident last time, Qiu'er thought about selling her family property and fleeing Chang'an secretly."

"Fortunately, my brother found out and stopped him in time."

"What he is worried about is that the king of Shu will find trouble with him and find his revenge in the future."

"Now it seems that Qiu'er's worry is right."

"He is a small merchant, but he offended a prince. How can he protect himself when he is helpless?"

"This time there is Cheng Yaojin, next time there may be Dong Yaojin, West Yaojin, South Yaojin, and North Yaojin."

"It's obvious that this incident came from the handwriting of the King of Shu."

Hearing this, the anger in Li Shimin's eyebrows could not help rising, "Li Ke, this narrow-minded, unrepentant, hypocritical and vicious bastard!"

"Guanyin maidservant, you and Changsun Wuji will take care of Qiu'er secretly."

"When we successfully survive the threat from the Turks this year, we will announce Li Qiu's identity and call him into the palace."

"By then, you, mother and son, will be able to see each other often."

Empress Changsun is also well aware of the many difficulties of the Tang Dynasty, especially the serious threat of the Turkic tribes on the northwest grassland.

So he didn't say anything else, just looking for an opportunity to call Li Qiu into the palace and have a meal together, mainly to appease him, lest the child sneak away again.

Li Shimin readily agreed to Queen Changsun's request.

……

A few days later, Li Qiu's home was extremely lively. Wei Zheng, Feng Li, Wang Gui, and Wei Ting visited at the same time.

Li Qiu also closed the shop altogether, just to treat the four of them well.

At the same time, today's gathering is also to clean up Wei Zheng who has returned from Shandong.

"Haha, Mr. Wei, you said you have been back for a few days."

"But I didn't invite you out until today."

"You really shouldn't do this!"

Listening to Feng Li's joke, Wei Zheng smiled and waved his hands to explain.

"Now that this is an eventful autumn, seeing that autumn is approaching, the Turkic side has fat horses and strong soldiers, and the smell of gunpowder is getting stronger and stronger."

"There is also the severe drought in this pass. Hundreds of thousands of victims are waiting for food. I am trying my best to run for them and find a way. I can't just watch them starve to death."

Hearing this, Wang Gui also sighed lightly.

"Master Wei, it's rare to have such interest today, so don't mention those troublesome things!"

"Remember when you rushed to Shandong, Li Qiu only had She Tianlang and You Zitongpao here?"

"But now it's terrible. There are too many delicious dishes that you have never tasted before."

"You have to taste it."

Li Qiu also smiled at this time, "Today, the adults must eat and drink to their heart's content."

"Otherwise, I'm afraid I won't be able to eat this dish or drink this wine for a long time to come."

Hearing his extremely sudden words, Wei Zheng, Wang Gui, Feng Li, and Wei Ting changed their expressions at the same time.

He looked at Li Qiu with a serious face.

"Li Qiu, are you planning to leave Chang'an?"

Seeing Li Qiu nodding, the expressions of the four of them became even more downcast.

After a while, Wang Gui shook his head and sighed softly.

"Well, actually letting you move out of Chang'an is the best choice for you."

"With the ruthless temperament of Li Ke, King of Shu, he will not give up seeking revenge on you."

"This Cheng Zhijie is obviously an example."

"If you continue to stay in the city, maybe something else will happen in the future."

"As for us, the former members of the four hidden princes, I am afraid that even if we have the heart to protect each other, there may be times when our ability is not enough."

"It's okay to leave, it's safe and quiet."

"It's just that if you leave, it will be difficult to have such delicious dishes like shooting Sirius from now on."

Speaking of this, Wang Gui paused, "Oh, Li Qiu, don't say, you are leaving now, we really miss you."

Not only Wang Gui, but also Wei Zheng, Wei Ting, and Feng Li who were on the side also had the same sad look on their faces.

But just as Wang Gui said, maybe leaving at this time is the best choice for Li Qiu.

Since the Xuanwumen Incident, Li Qiu's place has become a paradise where the four of them can forget their sorrows and revive their spirits.

Li Qiu, this kid, is so funny, and he flirts with them so much.

Now that Li Qiu was leaving, a strong sadness that even they themselves could not have imagined came to their hearts.

But at this time, Li Qiu smiled wryly.

"My lord Wang Gui, it's not that I want to move out of Chang'an."

"It's just that I may have to leave Chang'an in the near future to deal with some things."

"It is expected to be back in two months."

"During this period, I have already prepared enough to shoot Sirius, and I will send them to several adults' homes later."

"But these dishes, there is no way."

"If the adults want to eat, they can only wait for the kid to come back from Youzhou."

Hearing his words, several people couldn't help frowning and asked, "Youzhou?"

"What did you kid go to Youzhou for?"

Li Qiu scratched his head in embarrassment, "I'm going to Youzhou to propose marriage."

"Propose marriage?"

"Do you have a relative in Youzhou?"

"Why is this marriage settled so far away?"

"How about the woman's family background?"

Li Qiu smiled wryly and sighed, "My lords."

"The boy is over seventeen this year, but he has always been alone, without even a maid beside him."

"Wouldn't it be too tragic if you don't marry again?"

"As for the family the boy is going to propose marriage to, the adults should know it."

"It's the young lady of the Peking Palace, the daughter of the late Duke of Yue."

Upon hearing these words, Wang Gui, Wei Zheng, and Wei Ting froze on the spot, blinking their eyes in disbelief.

And Feng Li, who was drinking, just sprayed it.

"What? The daughter of Luo Cheng, Duke of Yue?!"

"Is there a marriage contract with you, a merchant's child?"

Chapter 43 How often did Chang'an hear of a laugh in the sea?

Li Qiu smiled, "I heard from Wang Zhong that my father once sponsored the Duke of Yue before he made a fortune."

"And then there was this marriage."

"No matter how specific, I don't know."

"I'm a mere small businessman, and I don't know what will happen during this trip to Youzhou."

"But no matter what, I have to go this way, and it can be regarded as an explanation."

At this time Feng Li laughed and patted him on the shoulder, "Okay, you're doing well, boy."

"In my opinion, there is absolutely nothing wrong with this marriage."

"At that time, if you become the son-in-law of the Luo family in Youzhou, it will not be so easy for anyone in the Tang Dynasty to touch you again!"

Wei Ting also laughed, "Come on, let's toast together, and wish this kid a smooth journey to the north to propose marriage."

"Let's have a drink!"

Wei Zheng: "Drink this bowl, drink it!"

"This can be described as double happiness."

"Happy, Li Qiu is about to accomplish a major event in his life."

"Er Xi, he will have this relationship with the Luo family in Youzhou in the future, his life will be safe, and he will never have to flee Chang'an again."

"We can always have wine to drink and food to enjoy in the future. It's a good thing!"

"Originally, I was still thinking about being a matchmaker for him."

"It's a pity that I really can't find a suitable one."

"Now, it can be regarded as complete."

With that said, everyone toasted and drank freely.

For this meal, they drank directly for more than an hour.

There was also a pile of empty wine jars on the ground.

At this time, everyone, including Li Qiu, was drunk and started to walk slantedly.

Since coming to this world, this is the first time that Li Qiu has let himself go completely and found a sense of belonging to this world.

"Hey, this pair of wine is a song, how much life is there."

"Today we already have good wine, but we only lack the music of the zither."

"It's a pity that the conditions are limited, otherwise, wouldn't it be wonderful for us to play the piano?"

Hearing Wei Zheng's emotion, Feng Li, Wang Gui, and Wei Ting also nodded in agreement, expressing their regret.

At this moment, Li Qiu suddenly raised his head, "If you want to talk about Qin, my family has it!"

"It's just that no one has used it for many years."

As he said that, he directly ordered Wang Zhong to quickly find the Qin at home.

A moment later, when the servant came back with the piano that had just been cleaned, Wei Zheng and Wang Gui stood there in embarrassment.

He gave Li Qiu an angry look.

"That Li Qiu, why did you really bring the Qin?"

"Before that, we just said that."

"If you ask us to quote the classics and write a few articles, it will be handy."

"But this is really about playing the piano, this..."

It was rare for Li Qiu to see the majestic Wei Zheng and the others deflated.

Seeing him like this, Wang Gui and Wei Zheng couldn't help blowing their beards and staring, pointing at him and saying with a smile: "This boy is really hateful!"

At this time, Li Qiu took Qin over and placed it in front of him.

"My lords, since you are in such a good mood today, let the boy play the piano for everyone."

"But let me tell you in advance, the boy is just a small businessman, he has been in the market since he was a child, but he doesn't know how to be a young man."