Chapter 12: Don’t yell at your brother

After experiencing the chaos of the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, a lot of Han culture was destroyed and lost.

Emperor Yang of Sui collected books from all over the world, recompiled, revised, and prepared supplementary plans, making certain contributions to the reshaping of Han culture.

Unfortunately, when Li Shimin captured Luoyang and transported the former Sui Dynasty books in the Luoyang Palace to Chang'an City, he took the water route. When the large ship passed through Shanzhou, it was not properly protected and capsized, and the books on the ship fell into the water.

Although part of the book was salvaged, it had been soaked in water and almost completely turned into a ball of melted ink, with only a few words left.

Li Shimin established the Xiuwenguan, on the one hand to accommodate his advisers, and on the other hand to restore these books.

Li Yuanji admired the people in Xiuwenguan very much. It was conceivable how difficult it was for them to repair a book based on just a few words.

But even under such difficult circumstances, they have restored four books.

Although it is inevitable that there will be many personal items mixed in, it is also remarkable to be able to restore a book that is almost indistinguishable from being lost.

The "Treatise on Febrile Diseases" in Li Yuanji's hand probably had not been on the capsized ship, so it looked clean and the handwriting was clear. The herbal graphics on it were also drawn vividly, and the whole picture of a herb .

It is easy to identify if you follow the map.

"Your Highness, the Crown Princess has arrived and has arrived at the front hall."

Li Yuanji had just seen a prescription called "Danggui Sini Tang" and was about to study it when he saw the guard appear in the hall, kneeling on one knee to report.

Crown Princess Zheng Guanyin.

Women from five surnames.

Zheng Guanyin was the Crown Princess, and her counterpart was the future Empress.

It is not an overstep to use the word "visit".

Li Yuanji didn't have the nerve to use "please see", "request an audience" or "pay his respects".

Li Yuanji knew very well why Zheng Guanyin suddenly ran to the Wude Hall.

"Li Sixing is definitely a talent. We should pay more attention to him in the future."

Li Yuanji originally thought that if he asked Li Sixing to go to the prince's palace to ask for someone, he would be dealt with, but he didn't expect that he would force out a princess.

Although he spoke very firmly when he asked Li Sixing to go to the Prince's Palace to ask for someone, he did not expect Li Sixing to succeed.

After all, the status and position of Li Sixing and Li Jiancheng were very different. Although Li Sixing was Li Yuan's meritorious minister in Taiyuan Yuanmou, after Li Yuan ascended the throne, he was gradually marginalized. He was not as favored as Pei Ji, and naturally he did not have the power to change the situation like Pei Ji.

Li Sixing went to Li Jiancheng to ask for someone, but if Li Jiancheng used his status to pressure him, he would have no choice.

Li Yuanji was already prepared to write a letter to Li Yuan to make a big deal out of the matter.

Unexpectedly, Li Sixing was not only unable to be dealt with , but was forced to become a Crown Princess.

Those who can participate in a rebellion and still live to enjoy wealth and glory are indeed not simple characters.

"Please wait a moment, Princess. I'll be there soon."

Li Yuanji ordered.

The guard agreed and trotted off to deliver the message.

Li Yuanji packed up his clothes and rushed to the front hall.

The reason for tidying up the clothes was that Li Yuanji had messed up his clothes while reading.

Gao Shangyi was borrowed by someone sent by Li Shimin, and the little maid Ajiu was temporarily unattended, so naturally there was no need to keep an eye on Li Yuanji's demeanor all the time.

When Li Yuanji rushed to the front hall, Zheng Guanyin was sitting behind a long table, silently sipping a glass of sweet wine.

Sweet wines in the Tang Dynasty were mostly brewed from fruits, with mixed colors and a sour taste.

If you cook it with icing sugar and dried fruits, it has a sweet and sour taste without too much alcohol taste, making it a great drink.

Zheng Guanyin should be the most beautiful and elegant woman Li Yuanji has ever seen since he came to the Tang Dynasty.

The historical evaluation of Zheng Guanyin can be described in eight words: "graceful and graceful, with a graceful and gentle figure."

It generally means that she is beautiful, gentle, and has a light and graceful figure.

The first impression she gives people is that she likes to be close to others but cannot bear to be insulted.

According to unofficial history, Li Shimin was quite covetous of Zheng Guanyin's beauty.

Li Yuanji thought it might be true.

Li Yuanji stepped forward and bowed, "Sister-in-law..."

Zheng Guanyin was sixteen years old when she married Li Jiancheng, and her predecessor was twelve years old at that time.

As the eldest sister-in-law, Zheng Guanyin helped Chen Shanyi take care of her naughty predecessor and also helped her predecessor solve problems.

The predecessor had a little respect for Zheng Guanyin.

The reason why his predecessor was close to Li Jiancheng was also because of Zheng Guanyin.

Li Jiancheng sent Zheng Guanyin to deal with the matter, probably because he thought Zheng Guanyin could control Li Yuanji.

But Li Yuanji was not his predecessor, so how could he be controlled by Zheng Guanyin?

Even if Zheng Guanyin is so beautiful that it's bubbling.

Zheng Guanyin put down the wine cup and smiled faintly, "Silang, it's been a long time since we last met. Have you grown a lot taller?"

"Have it?"

Li Yuanji chuckled and walked casually to the main seat in the front hall and sat down.

A strange color flashed in Zheng Guanyin's eyes, and she smiled and said, "Not only has he grown taller, he's also become much more handsome."

Li Yuanji got straight to the point, "Sister-in-law, you came to my house today just to praise me?"

Zheng Guanyin picked up the wine cup again and took a sip. "Your brother has been busy with state affairs these days and has little free time. He was afraid that he might become estranged from Silang, so he asked me to come and see him.

Seeing Silang’s ruddy face and steady steps, he must have eaten well and slept well.

I will go back and tell your brother, he will definitely be very happy."

Li Yuanji bowed and said, "Thank you for your concern, I will definitely go to the East Palace to visit you in the next few days."

Zheng Guanyin was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "In the past you always called your brother 'brother', why do you call him 'big brother' today?"

Li Yuanji felt a little depressed when he heard this.

In later generations, an elder brother is an elder brother.

In the Tang Dynasty, the word "brother" means more.

The elder brother can be called brother, and the father can also be called brother.

After Li Yuanji learned that Datang's elder brother was also called his father, how could he possibly call Li Jiancheng his brother? !

"Isn't it good to call him Big Brother? Should I call him Da Lang? That would be too rude."

Li Yuanji made some jokes to ease the discomfort in his heart.

Zheng Guanyin said thoughtfully, "Yes, calling me elder brother seems too unfamiliar, and calling me elder brother seems a bit frivolous. You have grown up and will have your coming-of-age ceremony next year, so calling me elder brother is just right."

Li Yuanji smiled and nodded.

Zheng Guanyin slowly stood up and said with a smile: "Si Lang is fine, your brother and I are relieved. I'm going back to the palace, Si Lang, remember to go to the East Palace more often.

You haven't visited Cheng Zong for a while, and Cheng Zong is clamoring to learn martial arts from you."

The Chengzong mentioned by Zheng Guanyin is Li Chengzong, the eldest son of Li Jiancheng.

He was granted the title of Prince of Taiyuan.

Taiyuan is the birthplace of the Li Tang Dynasty.

The title of Taiyuan shows how favored Li Chengzong was from Li Yuan.

"sure……"

Li Yuanji then stood up and, smiling, escorted Zheng Guanyin out of the front hall.

Zheng Guanyin left the Wude Hall with her group of maids, servants and eunuchs.

"One or two, none of them are simple."

After Zheng Guanyin left, Li Yuanji stood at the door of the front hall and sighed.

Zheng Guanyin was so smart that she judged from his attitude that what he asked for would not be granted before he even opened his mouth.

So Zheng Guanyin never mentioned Xue Bao, but just chatted with him about family matters to keep in touch.

Yang Miaoyan is a whole street away from Zheng Guanyin, maybe even more.

Of course, this does not mean that Yang Miaoyan is not as smart as Zheng Guanyin.

Zheng Guanyin is a few years older than Yang Miaoyan, and has more experience, knowledge, and interpersonal skills than Yang Miaoyan. Zheng Guanyin has also been in the Li family longer than Yang Miaoyan, so naturally he understands the people of the Li family better than Yang Miaoyan.

"Big fox, little fox, the Li Tang royal family is a group of foxes. It's a bit stressful to be among this group of foxes."

Li Yuanji sighed and returned to the main hall of Wude Hall with his hands behind his back.

After sitting on the long table, Li Yuanji opened the "Treatise on Febrile Diseases" again. As he read it, Li Yuanji discovered that there were some hidden ideas in it, and it was actually about suturing.

It is said that a kind of mulberry bark thread can be used to suture the wound, and then applying a "magic ointment" can speed up the healing of the wound.

This is a magical skill.

Li Tang still has many enemies now. With Li Yuanji's identity, he will inevitably have to go to the battlefield. If he knows this magical skill, it is equivalent to having an extra life.

Li Yuanji hurried to see how to make the "mulberry bark thread" and "magic ointment".

But before he could see clearly, a man rushed into the hall door with an imperial edict in his hand.

Behind that man, there was a group of people, all holding mahogany plates covered with red cloth.

"Your Highness, the imperial edict has arrived."

Liu Jun entered the hall and bowed to Li Yuanji.

Li Yuanji looked up in astonishment, wondering what Li Yuan was up to, and asked, "For me?"

Liu Jun bowed and said, "For Madam Chen."

"Mrs. Chen?"

Li Yuanji was stunned for a moment. There seemed to be no Madam Chen in the bedroom. The only Madam Chen in the mansion who could be called Madam Chen seemed to be Chen Shanyi.

"For Madam Chen?"

Liu Jun nodded slowly.

Li Yuanji asked strangely, "Why would my father give Empress Chen an order?"

Liu Jun had no time to waste time talking to Li Yuanji, and said decisively: "Your Highness, please accept the order."

"You still want me to welcome you?"

Li Yuanji was completely stunned.

There were many kinds of imperial edicts in the Tang Dynasty. With Li Yuanji's status, he didn't need to greet most of them. He just had to bow and listen to the edicts. If he encountered one that started with the word "Menxia", he could even stand and listen.

If Li Yuanji had to welcome the emperor, then at least the order would have started with "The imperial edict says".

Liu Jun did not respond to Li Yuanji's words, but just stood there quietly.

Li Yuanji stood up and told Ah Jiu, the maid who was kneeling on the side, "Go tell the princess to gather the people in the mansion and prepare the incense table to welcome the emperor."

Ajiu agreed and prepared to leave.

Liu Jun suddenly said, "Everyone has said it, Your Highness and Madam Chen just need to listen, there is no need to make a big fuss."

Li Yuanji looked confused.

What does Li Yuan mean by this?

An imperial decree beginning with "Zhao said" was issued , asking him to welcome the emperor respectfully but not to start a war.

Is there something wrong?!

"Then do as Young Supervisor Liu said, prepare the incense table, and invite Lady Chen over."

Li Yuanji complained in his heart and gave new instructions.

Ajiu nodded and left the main hall.

Not long after, an incense table appeared in the main hall.

Chen Shanyi was also invited to the main hall.

Li Yuanji walked out of the long table and took the initiative to greet him, "Empress Chen..."