Chapter 608 The Xiao family’s banquet

You must know that the old prime minister has seen the world. During the reign of Emperor Sui Yang, this guy was a serious uncle. His sister was Empress Xiao. What kind of scene have you not seen? Later, he became the prime minister for Li Yuan. Everyone in the civil and military circles of the dynasty had seen it, and no one felt this nervous.

But at this moment, thinking of meeting Li Xiang soon, the old prime minister was more or less nervous.

The last time they met, it was because of His Highness King Wu's affairs. Li Xiang originally tried to persuade them not to get involved, but he didn't expect that the old prime minister was full of ambition at the time and wanted to take advantage of His Highness King Wu's support. Dongfeng allowed the Lanling Xiao family to make a qualitative leap.

But I didn't expect that this leap would not be successful. Instead, I fell from a high altitude, and the fall was very serious. Everyone from top to bottom was very dissatisfied with him as the head of the family. You have to lead us to glory, but what kind of glory is it now? They didn't even see it, but they tormented us so much that if it weren't for our deep family background, we wouldn't be able to get up if we fell down this time.

The old prime minister has seen many dangers in his life, but he has never seen such dangers. The last time it was not serious for the entire family and they could recover, but the last time the plan was made by a child.

The old prime minister has seen many young talents, but compared with Li Xiang, they all seem a little unqualified. Li Xiang either doesn't make a move, and when he does, he hits you directly on the seven inches.

Speaking of which, Li Xiang still saved his face. According to him, the Lanling Xiao family made a great contribution to the Tang Dynasty and was not as arrogant as other aristocratic families. So we have to flow in what should be flowed in. Who knows what will happen in the future? Why don't you ask for help?

"Oh my, it's really our father and son's fault. There are too many things going on in the court, and the old prime minister has been kept waiting for a long time."

When facing Xiao Yu, even Li Chengqian had to speak kindly. After all, this was the prime minister of the previous generation of the Tang Dynasty. Although his relationship with Li Shimin was not good, his position was here, and in addition, he was still Lanling Li Chengqian, the head of the Xiao family, had to lower his profile even more.

As for Li Xiang, who has to follow Li Chengqian obediently at the moment, since Li Chengqian doesn't even talk about national gifts, Li Xiang doesn't have the qualifications to do so.

"What are you talking about, Your Highness the Prince? National affairs are of course important. Your Highness the Prince and Your Highness Taisun are the backbone of the Tang Dynasty. Every day is really hard. I am just a person idle at home. Wait a moment." It’s okay.”

When the old prime minister said this, he felt a little sad in his heart. People outside called him the old prime minister. Is he really old? Calculating how old I am now, I am much younger than some of the old people in the imperial court. But while they can sit in the playground honestly, we can only drink tea at home.

The two sides bowed to each other and saluted each other. This is also a style of the Tang Dynasty. If you two have a good relationship, whether it is the royal family or a meritorious family, this is basically how it used to be. It is only done in some formal occasions. salute.

Of course, if you two don't deal with it, then the royal family will stand up straight. No matter what the occasion, you have to salute honestly. If you also stand still, you will have to It's time to hold you accountable.

At the very least, it's your own fault, and you may be fined some salary. At the most serious level, it's your family's poor education, so everyone, including your father and ancestors, may be held accountable.

Therefore, when it comes to salutes, it is better to go a little too far than to be too arrogant based on the relationship between the two parties. Once someone catches you, no one will say anything when you go uphill. If you fail in the future, this will happen. Just one of them can kill everyone in your family.

After the two parties divided the guests and hosts, Li Chengqian didn't ask anyone to serve tea. The father and his wife had already been drinking tea here all morning. If you still want to ask others to drink tea, you would probably have to go back with a full stomach of tea. .

"I know that the two highnesses are busy with their affairs, but the princess has already prepared wine and food. I happen to have nothing to do at home, so I will personally come over and invite the two highnesses to the banquet."

This is the second largest palace in the East Palace after Li Shimin, so it is difficult to talk about other things here. It is not allowed for the prince to make friends with ministers, but it is not so strict now.

It would be reasonable for the old prime minister to blame this matter on Princess Xiangcheng. No one can say that the younger brother cannot go to his sister's house for dinner. No matter how strict the court's requirements are, this is still justified.

What's more, this matter was already agreed in front of Li Shimin. Even if someone sued Li Shimin, Li Xiang and his son had nothing to fear.

"We should entertain my sister first, but these things in the court make me a little dizzy. Since the old prime minister is here in person today, my father and son will go over to bother her no matter what."

What Li Chengqian said was definitely not shirk. Since Li Chengqian restored power, Li Shimin has begun to enjoy it. Except for some military and state affairs, Li Shimin sent all these things to the East Palace. This can be regarded as his pursuit of psychological balance.

At that time, Li Shimin was still angry with Li Xiang. Aren't you making me angry? Then I will let your father get busy. There are dozens of large and small memorials a day. Li Chengqian was very interested in it at first. After all, he has been idle for so many years. This is also a representation of rights.

But after a month or two of busy work, Li Chengqian felt like he was going to faint. There were so many things going on in a country every day. Even if he was just dealing with big things, there would be at least fifty or sixty things a day.

Therefore, it was rare for Li Chengqian to have a free day. Being able to go out to the banquet today was a holiday for his mind, not to mention that Li Shimin also knew about this.

"Then I will go ahead and wait for your highnesses at home."

Xiao Yu was very satisfied with this result. After Li Chengqian regained power, every family in the imperial court held banquets like crucian carp crossing the river, and they all wanted Li Chengqian to come to their homes for dinner. However, except for Changsun Wuji and Cheng Yaojin, , Li Chengqian has never been to anyone at home.

Changsun Wuji is Li Chengqian's biological uncle. It is normal to go there for dinner, and he must go there during the holidays.

Cheng Yaojin is Li Chengqian's in-law, which is understandable. Xiao Yu can be ranked third, which also earns enough face.