Zhenguan Xiaoxian Wang Li Shen Li Shimin

Yuchi Jingde glared at Yuchi Baoqi, never expecting that this was true. His son had gone to a brothel to run up debts because he had no money, and it was even on Prince Ji's territory.

Isn't this just handing a knife to Prince Ji for him to slaughter?

Don't these kids know what happened to the Cheng family?

"You worthless brats! I told you to study hard and practice martial arts, and not to go to those brothels, but you wouldn't listen!"

Are you heavily in debt now?

You worthless wretches.

Yuchi Jingde kicked the three brothers repeatedly, scolding them as he beat them, clearly angered by their lack of self-control.

"Oh dear, Father, please calm down. We had no choice. Everyone else is going to have fun, and if we don't go, wouldn't we be considered unsociable?"

Didn't Father teach us to make many friends?

The Yuchi brothers were kicked and ran away with their heads in their hands, explaining as they went.

Yuchi Jingde became even angrier after hearing this:

"You bastards! I told you to make good friends, not to go out and fool around with a bunch of scoundrels!"

"Hey? You scoundrel Yuchi, who are you calling a bunch of cronies? If your own child is no good, why are you throwing mud at other people's children?"

No sooner had Yuchi Jingde finished speaking than Cheng Yaojin was the first to jump out and curse.

Good heavens, their kids often play with the Yuchi family's kids, doesn't that mean they've become bad friends?

"Exactly, your own child is useless, yet you blame other people's children. If you ask me, it's your own child who led other people's children astray."

Tang Jian also curled his lip, looking disdainful, thinking to himself, "With your child's meager abilities, do you really need to be led astray by others?"

It's good enough if he doesn't lead others astray.

"Hmph, you two! What business is it of yours if I discipline my own son? Don't you even know what kind of people your kids are?"

How can they compare to my son?

Yuchi Jingde turned around and snorted coldly, saying unconvinced that in his eyes his son was absolutely both scholarly and martial, better than any other child.

"Haha... what a joke." Cheng Yaojin threw his head back and laughed. "You scoundrel Yuchi, your child is not even as good as my Cheng family's."

Not to mention there are so many other young people out there, none of them are as good as your child.

"The capital is so big, with so many sons of noble families; your child wouldn't even be considered."

Cheng Yaojin looked at Yuchi Jingde with disdain, thinking that Yuchi Jingde was a bit arrogant.

Yuchi Jingde's temper flared up, and he glared at Cheng Yaojin, shouting:

"So what? These spoiled brats here, let's not talk about anyone else, they're all the same, they all have the same spoiled brat attitude."

In my opinion, my son is actually quite strong.

"Is that so~~~" Cheng Yaojin suddenly stopped arguing and revealed a sly smile. His eyes drifted directly to Li Shimin, and then he said softly, "What about the royal family members?"

A member of the royal family? Yuchi Jingde was taken aback at first, then his expression changed. This bastard had actually tricked him.

That bastard deliberately provoked me to say that.

Yuchi Jingde glanced at Li Shimin, and sure enough, Li Shimin's expression was rather unpleasant.

His son was the leader of this shareholders' meeting, and he was a notorious playboy in Chang'an. His reputation was extremely bad.

But no matter what, he is still my son. I can educate him, but I can't let others talk about him.

Judging from the current situation, whether in terms of intelligence or ability, this spoiled and unfilial son of my family is an outstanding individual, and he has brought me a lot of honor.

Even though he's a bit of a playboy, likes to act recklessly and cause trouble, overall I'm still quite satisfied.

In terms of earning money alone, he has already surpassed all other young people, making him a standout among the younger generation in the Tang Dynasty.

Yuchi Jingde actually said that his son was not as good as Li Shimin's son, which immediately aroused Li Shimin's competitive spirit.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me. I did not mean anything by it. His Highness Prince Ji is definitely better than my rebellious son."

Seeing that things were not going well, Yuchi Jingde quickly bowed and corrected himself.

"Let's talk about your family matters, don't change the subject," Li Shimin said in a deep voice.

"Yes." Yuchi Jingde quickly accepted the order, then glared fiercely at Cheng Yaojin, who looked at him with a smile.

"Your Highness Prince Ji, please tell me the total amount of money."

Yuchi Jingde knew he couldn't avoid it, so he might as well be straightforward.

"General Yuchi is a man of few words. Since we are all on the same side, I cannot be too harsh. How about this, we will settle our differences based on your share of the profits."

How about I make up the difference myself?

Li Shen smiled slightly.

Yuchi Jingde looked at the receipt in his hand, his eyes showing reluctance. More than 50,000 strings of cash! What kind of brothel could cost 50,000 strings of cash?

However, he had no choice but to place the three receipts in front of Li Shen.

"Thank you for your generosity, Your Highness. Let's call it even then."

"Haha, thank you, General Yuchi." Li Shen laughed and took back the receipt.

However, when his eyes met Tang Jian's, Tang Jian trembled in fright and waved his hands repeatedly:

"Your Highness Prince Ji, this old minister did not receive any bonuses." None of these old ministers were simple-minded; to be able to sit in the position of Minister of the Six Ministries, each of them was a shrewd and capable person.

Tang Jian quickly had his own guesses about what Prince Ji was doing.

"Your Majesty, if there is nothing else to do today, then we shall take our leave."

Cheng Yaojin and his companion were slightly disappointed that they had come all this way for nothing. They bowed to Li Shimin and said this.

"There will be a banquet later. Won't you two stay for a meal before you leave?"

Li Shimin asked the question.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. I have other matters to attend to at home, so I will not have the meal."

"So is I, minister."

The two shook their heads.

"Alright then." Li Shimin did not insist on keeping him.

"My minister retire."

The two men bowed again and withdrew. The Cheng brothers and the Yuchi brothers called out to each other and then also withdrew.

However, they didn't leave; they stayed for dinner.

"You really are a man of loyalty and righteousness," Li Shimin said with a smile, his words carrying a hidden meaning.

Li Shen pretended not to understand and shouted outside:

"Let's begin the banquet; His Majesty is hungry."

Upon hearing this, Wang Hongfu, who was waiting outside, immediately shouted:

"The banquet begins~~~~"

Then, one by one, maids came up from downstairs, carrying trays and began to serve the dishes.

"Sigh, what a wasted trip."

Outside the Prince Ji's residence, Cheng Yaojin mounted his horse and sighed.

"You surnamed Cheng, why did you frame me just now?"

After mounting his horse, Yuchi Jingde pointed at Cheng Yaojin.

"Alright, it's not a big deal. It's just a pity we didn't get the money." Cheng Yaojin waved his hand impatiently.

"What's there to regret? Can't you see what Prince Ji meant by this? It's just that it didn't end up in our hands."

Yuchi Jingde also calmed down and said calmly.

"Of course I know. What I mean is that if it doesn't come into our hands, we probably won't be able to get it back later."

Cheng Yaojin felt a little regretful.

"Either come back or don't. These years have passed, and that's about it."

(I've been quite busy with Singles' Day.)