Chapter 904 Yongping’s mentality

It's normal when you think about it. I gave you a daughter for nothing, but you didn't let me meet the political conditions. Isn't this a loss? Therefore, King Nanzhao was very careful when choosing his son-in-law. Even if Princess Yongning served as Li Xiang's concubine, it would benefit King Nanzhao a lot. What he lost from the previous daughter must be earned from the next daughter. .

"Get up, get up, we agreed that today is a family banquet, so we can't mention some official matters now. If you have to kneel down at every turn, then just don't eat this meal today. I'd better go back and eat. Forget it about me."

Li Xiang said in a very approachable manner. This is a daily operation for Li Xiang. If Li Xiang wants to get close to someone, then these words will definitely come out of Li Xiang's mouth. If Li Xiang doesn't like you, then You can put on a lot of airs, and if something is a little bit wrong, you will be punished immediately.

"Your Highness is right, please hurry up."

After hearing these words, Duan Hai was so excited that he didn't know what to say. Since his father passed away, not to mention some senior officials of Nanzhao Kingdom, including some of his father's old subordinates, when they saw him He is neither cold nor hot. Li Xiang's status is much higher than those people. Now that he can speak in such a tone, can Duan Hai not be excited?

Duan Hai is a straightforward person, but Princess Yongping next to him is different. Li Xiang did save Duan Hai's face that day, and even saved the lives of the entire Duan family, but he still has to come today. This is What's going on?

According to Princess Yongping's opinion, the matter of the day is over. Speaking of coming to the house for a banquet is nothing more than a way of saying. Li Xiang is extremely busy every day. If he wants to win people's hearts, it should be to go to a higher level. There is no need to come to your own home.

When Duan Hai went to invite Duan Hai, Princess Yongping only thought it was a polite invitation and it was impossible for him to come. But she didn't expect the invitation to come. At that time, Princess Yongping felt something was wrong. Now she saw Li Xiang pulling him When two carts of gifts came over, I felt something was wrong even more. This Li Xiang was a smart man, but even if the entire Duan family was torn apart and crushed, what did Li Xiang want?

Although you think so in your heart, you can't show it on your face. To put it another way, this means that your brother-in-law comes to your aunt's house to drink. How can you still wait and prevent her from coming? The royal family also has relatives.

The gifts given by Li Xiang were all very good, and most of them were brought from Chang'an City. Nanzhao State highly respected the culture of the Tang Dynasty, so they liked these gifts very much.

Princess Yongping came to the palace a few days ago and saw the gifts that Li Xiang gave to some people in the palace. Compared with her own, Princess Yongping was even more wary. She didn't understand what Li Xiang was doing. ?

When he saw Princess Yongping again, Li Xiang still felt that his eyes lit up, like an enlarged version of his little daughter-in-law. Although Li Xiang was not a real thief, she was still a bit...

When the two people's eyes met, Princess Yongping suddenly felt her heart beating faster. Thinking of the look in this person's eyes yesterday, Princess Yongping seemed to understand something. Could it be that Li Xiang's plot was hers?

Princess Yongping suddenly thought of a rumor that Li Xiang's daughter-in-law was Cheng Yaojin's daughter, but because she had not had children for many years, she then married another daughter of Cheng Yaojin. Could it be this person...

"lady?"

When Princess Yongping was thinking about things, Duan Hai said with some dissatisfaction, they had just exchanged greetings, and now the food was about to be served, but why was this wife distracted?

"oh……"

Princess Yongping reacted immediately and quickly asked her subordinates to serve the food. However, Duan Hai's resentment was also reflected on his face. Li Xiang observed it very carefully. It was exactly as what was said outside, although he had a lovely wife at home. , but Duan Hai is not the kind of person who cherishes beauty. Even in front of distinguished guests, Duan Hai said a few words to his wife.

People in the Tang Dynasty pay attention to teaching their children and their wives. Even if something goes wrong with their wife, they cannot say anything in front of others. After all, they have to protect their wife's face. Sometimes, their wife's face is also their own face.

It's a pity that people in Nanzhao don't pay attention to this. If Li Xiang hadn't coughed, I'm afraid Duan Hai would have continued talking. This is really a bit embarrassing. We came to your house to eat, not to see you. This is where I teach my wife a lesson.

Similar things must have happened more than once. Princess Yongping glanced at Li Xiang gratefully, and their eyes met again...

Princess Yongping felt a little jealous. As she said yesterday, both of them were born to the same parents. Why could her younger sister have such a considerate husband, while she had to serve someone like Duan Hai...

There was no comparison in the past. Princess Yongping could only continue to live her own life. Even if her life was not good, Princess Yongping also knew that the power of the Duan family was still there and she might help her father fight against her second uncle, so I have to endure some grievances.

But now that there is a comparison, Princess Yongping feels a little resentful towards her father. Even if it is for power and gain, why would she send herself to such a home?

When Princess Yongping was thinking about things, Li Xiang and Duan Hai had already finished three large bowls of wine. Although the local wine was not as delicious as Datang Tiannong, it still had a different flavor. Of course, the alcohol content was not high. Otherwise, this would be Three large bowls were enough for Li Xiang to get under the table.

Some uncles and brothers of the Duan family are also sitting here, and their lives are even worse. Because of Duan Hai's poor management, they don't even have the chance to become officials. This is simply unimaginable. , you must know that they were also born in a wealthy family, but now their road has been cut off.

It is not difficult to see that these people's resentment towards the head of the family is clearly visible on their faces, and they are eager to clink glasses with Li Xiang, even regardless of Duan Hai's expression.

There is nothing you can do about it. You were born as the eldest son and it is right to inherit the entire family business. However, if you cannot bring benefits to the brothers below, then it is normal for these brothers to not respect you.

Originally, the family was ranked at the top, but now if there is a position, it is even ranked around ten. All of this is the result of Duan Hai's management. Why do you still let others respect you? With your dedication to the family, has the family's power been greatly reduced?