Sheng Tang: What is Liu Jianjun going to do today?

Chapter 63 Wife and Children Return
Liu Jianjun's eyes, hidden behind that provocative expression, shone brightly as if he were looking at two beautiful girls again.

Therefore, Li Xian decided not to fall for his trick.

With his two maids, Yu'er and Cui'er, Liu Jianjun is already capable of doing absurd things like staying in the courtyard all day without going out. If he were given a few more beautiful girls, he would be even more outrageous than Emperor Xin of Shang and King You of Zhou.

"The embroiderers and the others should be back in a few days," Li Xian changed the subject.

"What happened?"

Li Xian thought for a moment and said, "They should have a reply from your second uncle."

"What happened?"

Liu Jianjun still seemed nonchalant, but after he finished speaking, he stood up and went into his bedroom. Li Xian even heard him call out, "Cui'er, quickly give me a massage on your little feet~"

……

Just as he had told Shangguan Wan'er, Liu Jianjun never contacted her again.

Not only did he never contact Shangguan Wan'er.

In the past few days, he has acted as if he doesn't care about anything outside. He's either busy with something in the South Garden or he's in his little courtyard having some kind of absurd thing with his two maids.

But it's clear that Liu Jianjun seems to dote on those two maids.

According to other maids in the mansion, Liu Jianjun even kissed their feet.

This is ridiculous.

Liu Jianjun has been corrupted by the decadent lifestyle in Chang'an.

Liu Jianjun was living a carefree life, but Li Xian had been thinking about many things lately.

Recently, the Imperial Guards have been less strict in monitoring the Prince's Mansion. At least if Li Xian just strolls around the gate of the mansion for a while, the armored soldiers won't say much. Only when he leaves their sight will one or two people follow him.

Li Xian thought to himself, "This must be because Li Xian has gradually gained control of the throne."

It must be like this.

Li Xian had recently heard that many members of the Li clan had received titles and honors, including the high-ranking and prestigious ancestors and sons of Emperor Taizong.

Emperor Gaozu's sons, who were Li Xian's great-uncles, were all appointed as Grand Commandant, Minister of Works, and Minister of Agriculture.

Emperor Taizong's sons, who were Li Xian's uncles, were all granted the titles of Grand Tutor, Grand Preceptor, and Grand Protector, also known as the Three Masters.

These were all first-rank officials in the imperial court. Although they didn't have much real power, it was still a remarkable honor.

Even Li Xian himself was rewarded with a large amount of money, and the clerks who carried the money boxes into the palace even formed a long line.

If Li Xian hadn't been in power, how could he have given so many benefits to the Li clan?
Li Xian had not yet heard when his father would be buried.

It seems that although Li Xian had the upper hand in the power struggle between himself and his mother, it was not going too smoothly, to the point that even the date for his father's burial had not yet been decided.

The mourning period for his father was not yet over, and Li Xian had not heard any news of needing to pay homage to the new emperor.

……

In this atmosphere, on the fifth day of the first lunar month, the embroiderers returned from Bazhou.

Li Xian had received the news early on, so he and Liu Jianjun stood guard in front of the Prince's Mansion.

Even from a distance, Li Xian saw his wife and children's carriage. Guangshun sat at the front of the carriage, acting as the driver, driving the horses with great enthusiasm, looking very spirited.

The eldest son has been kind and filial since childhood, and Li Xian believes he is capable of shouldering great responsibilities.

"Grandma!"

Li Guangshun also saw him and excitedly waved at him from the carriage.

Li Xian was equally excited, but he didn't look at him, his gaze fixed on the carriage until the curtain was lifted, revealing a familiar face. Only then did Li Xian unable to resist softly calling out, "Embroidery Girl!"

The carriage quickly stopped in front of the Prince's Mansion. Li Guangshun jumped down from the carriage and shouted excitedly, "Grandpa! Is Furong Garden our new Prince's Mansion?"

"Embroiderer!"

Li Xian excitedly stepped forward, took the embroiderer's hand, and helped her down from the carriage. Liu Jianjun also came over, smiling and calling out, "Sister-in-law, how are you!"

"Father, why are there so many Imperial Guards at the gate?"

"Your Highness, Brother Jianjun." The embroiderer glanced at Li Xian with affection, then looked at Liu Jianjun with a grateful and peaceful smile.

Li Guangren and Changxin then got off the carriage. The group excitedly called out "Grandpa!" and then looked at Liu Jianjun, their voices equally excited: "Uncle Jianjun!" "Brother Jianjun!"

Back in Bazhou, Li Xian stayed at Liu Jianjun's house for a while because his house was burned down by the thugs sent by Qiu Shenji. His wife and children all knew Liu Jianjun.

"Uncle Jianjun!" Li Guangshun also called out.

Li Xian chuckled and gently patted Changxin's head, softly scolding, "Why do you call your Uncle Jianjun 'brother'?"

Liu Jianjun casually interrupted, "We're brothers, so it's right that these kids call me 'uncle,' but Changxin is a girl, so it's different. Calling me 'brother' makes me seem younger!"

Li Xian chuckled to himself.

Liu Jianjun is only one year older than Li Guangshun, so why does he need to look younger?

Then, Liu Jianjun walked to Changxin's side and affectionately patted Changxin's head: "Changxin, was the journey smooth?"

Changxin looked up at Liu Jianjun, his eyes beaming with joy: "Brother Jianjun! May everything go smoothly for Changxin on his journey!"

"Grandpa, where do I live now? I don't want to share a room with Guangren, his feet smell! I don't want to live with Guangyi either, he always follows Changxin around like a girl. I want to live alone!"

Li Xian looked at Changxin, a momentary look of surprise flashing in his eyes, before subtly giving the embroiderer a knowing look that only husband and wife could understand.

The embroiderer smiled and nodded.

Li Xian suddenly realized.

It seems the letter from the parents indicates that they have different feelings towards Liu Jianjun.

Li Xian felt a mix of worry and joy.

What worries him is that Liu Jianjun's dissolute nature makes him an unsuitable son-in-law; what pleases him is that if Liu Jianjun really gets together with Changxin, the bond between him and Liu Jianjun will be even stronger.

Throughout history, nothing has united two unfamiliar families better than marriage.

"Grandpa, can I have Ziyun Tower? It has the best view, you can see Qujiang!"

After a brief moment of thought, Li Xian decided to leave the matter alone.

They haven't even asked Liu Jianjun what he thinks yet!
Based on Li Xian's understanding of Liu Jianjun, he didn't seem to like women like Changxin. He preferred women who were slender, fair-skinned, had large breasts, and plump buttocks.

Changxin was still young and his body had not yet fully developed, but his face was already showing signs of roundness, which naturally made him quite adorable in Li Xian's eyes. However, Li Xian was unsure whether Liu Jianjun liked him.

"Father! You are now the Prince of Pei, do my second brother and the others have the title of Duke?"

Seeing his wife and children reunited, Li Xian greeted them with satisfaction: "Alright, stop standing outside the palace gates, let's go inside and talk!"

At this moment, the embroiderer suddenly remembered something, took out a letter from her bosom, and looked at Liu Jianjun: "Brother Jianjun, this is a letter that your second uncle asked me to write on his behalf."

Liu Jianjun was taken aback, then immediately took the envelope, grinning, "Alright, I'll go see what my second uncle said!"

Then he went into the palace without looking back.

Li Xian shook his head and chuckled. Only now did Liu Jianjun seem like a young man appropriate for his age.

"Embroiderer, let's go into the mansion."

Li Xian beckoned the embroiderer to walk into the palace.

But not long after, Li Xian suddenly realized that something was wrong.

He turned his head and glanced at his wife and children.

With a face full of confusion: "Where's Guangshun?"

……

(End of this chapter)