Chapter 1510 The friendship between cousins
As the nephew of Empress Changsun, she was often taken to the palace when she was a child. Although Changsun Chong cannot be said to have grown up in the palace, he was very familiar with everything in the palace. At that time, the two cousins were playing together. It was also a very beautiful time.
"Come up here, don't you dare to do it? Or are you afraid that I will transport it to the moat for you?"
Li Chengqian patted the other side of the carriage. This was a very ordinary carriage. Although there were guards around it, those people would definitely not come here without Li Chengqian's consent. Since he was going to drink with his eldest grandson today, then It is impossible to let more people follow. The more people come, the more embarrassing Changsun Chong may feel.
"Nowadays, a useless person like me is still afraid of you dragging me somewhere? Then I will just go drinking with you. I don't know if your drinking capacity has improved over the years. How many years have we been together? No more drinking together?"
When Changsun Chong said this, there was a sense of time gone by. Li Chengqian really counted on his fingers. As the carriage slowly moved forward, the cousins seemed to be back to the past.
"It must have been ten years. Don't talk about those things. I know there is a good private restaurant in Chang'an City. Let's go and have a good drink today. I also know that after receiving this imperial edict, you will definitely feel uncomfortable in your heart. It’s comfortable, so I’ll come over to comfort you as soon as possible. If you have any plans in the future, I will definitely help you.”
Although this imperial edict came from Zhongshu Province, His Highness the Crown Prince was qualified to read it. When he saw this edict, Li Chengqian took the time to finish other work in his hands.
"I'm determined."
Changsun Chong finally understood what was going on. He had just come out of the Imperial City Si Yamen, and Li Chengqian had already appeared outside. If he hadn't made plans earlier, it would never have happened by chance.
The two of them were dressed like noble men, and no one on the streets of Chang'an City recognized that the driver of the carriage was the Crown Prince. Even because of the Crown Prince's technical problems, several carriage drivers wanted to go up and scold them, but they just saw The carriage was not in the homes of ordinary people, so those people swallowed it hard.
Fortunately, those people didn't scold him. If he really scolded the Crown Prince, or insulted someone important in the palace, even if the Crown Prince was wearing casual clothes, I'm afraid the lives of your whole family would not be saved. , feudal society is like this.
After arriving at the private restaurant, the head eunuch of the East Palace had already packed up the place. After all, he still had to worry about the safety of the prince. Nowadays, there are more and more foreigners in Chang'an City. Although the security situation is not bad, the prince's side There can't be any problems, but if there is any problem, it will probably be a big deal.
"I really didn't expect that the Crown Prince could know the news from outside while in the palace. I often follow them drinking outside the palace, and I also manage the Imperial City Office. I didn't even know there was such a place."
What Changsun Chong said is true. The decoration here is very particular, and the inside is quiet and elegant. In Chang'an City, where the rich and powerful gather, if he had known that such a place existed, he would probably have been stepped on.
"This is not an ordinary place, it is opened by the eldest princess."
As soon as the prince said this, Changsun Chong understood that the people behind such a private restaurant must not be simple people. The prince has indeed been different in the past few years. In the past, he did things arrogantly. He is domineering and never cares about the face of his relatives and brothers.
These years, when treating guests, they like to take care of acquaintances. The eldest princess is Li Shimin's sister, and she hasn't been doing well these years. It makes sense that Li Chengqian would take care of Li Shimin's sister when he was more prosperous.
"No, no, no, do you think you are still young? How can you drink like this?"
Only two cold dishes were served, and Changsun Chong had already had a mouthful of wine in his stomach, and it was a very big mouthful. The current wine is not the kind of rice wine on the market, and does not have much alcohol content. It is all a big drink. Tang Tiannong, this sip will cost you two ounces.
Although Changsun Chong has a large capacity for drinking, if he drinks like this, he is not fooling around, so in this case, he cannot let this guy drink too hard.
"You're right. At this age, you can't drink in this way. If I get drunk tonight, I don't know what those people in Chang'an City will say. I guess a lot of people will think I'm right. I am dissatisfied with the arrangements at home.”
Changsun Chong said helplessly that in the current situation, even if he wanted to get drunk, it would be impossible. There were too many people staring at him in Chang'an City. If he drank like this, the whole city would not know it tomorrow. How many rumors are there.
"I can feel it. I was like this back then. There is not much I can advise you, that is to live well. As long as we live well, no one knows what will happen in the future. What if there is a turnaround? On that day, your body will fail, and you won’t know how you will regret it.”
Li Chengqian had the bowl removed and replaced with a small wine cup. This would prevent him from drinking too much at once. Of course, the final result would be the same, but even if the final result was the same, Li Chengqian had to Delay this time.
After hearing Li Chengqian's words, Changsun Chong seemed to understand something. Looking at Li Chengqian's life these years, Changsun Chong knew why he persuaded him like this. You must know that Li Chengqian was almost deposed in the early years, if it weren't for Li Xiang. , now that this life is gone, will you still care about other things?
The two of them drank until midnight, and Li Chengqian personally sent his eldest son Chong back. When he saw eldest son Wuji at the door, Li Chengqian also knew that his uncle cared about his eldest son, but the problem was in the choice of the family. Many things are beyond his control.
"I've caused you trouble today, uncle, thank you."
At the door of Changsun's house, Changsun Wuji came out to greet his nephew for the first time. Even though Li Chengqian was the prince, Changsun Wuji had never gone out to greet his nephew.
"Uncle, you're welcome. It's too late today. I'll invite you to the East Palace for a drink some other time."
Li Chengqian also knew that today was not the place to talk, so he turned around and prepared to leave. Changsun Wuji also nodded. (End of chapter)
