Zhenguan Xiaoxian Wang Li Shen Li Shimin

Li Shimin sighed inwardly, feeling a little regretful.

“Father, if we discuss this in the imperial court, will those prime ministers and great scholars agree?”

Those censors and officials would probably curse me to death.

In their view, whether it was doing business or farming, these were all minor paths. The hierarchy was scholar, farmer, artisan, and merchant, with the scholar-officials being high above.

Asking these people to discuss animal husbandry or farming would be an insult to them.

They consider themselves pillars of the nation, discussing matters of national importance. How could they be worthy of discussing such trivial matters?

So I didn't want to cause that trouble.

Li Shen's expression turned serious, and he spoke earnestly. Even Li Shimin believed him.

Only the servants beside Li Shen knew that Li Shen built the breeding farm back then for food, to satisfy his own cravings.

However, as the livestock grew larger, so did his idea of ​​having others feed them, so that the people could also eat.

As for the ten-year plan, even Li Shen himself would laugh for a long time if he heard that.

Despite the circumstances, Li Shen couldn't very well say it out loud.

"Yes, you're right. If you had brought up this plan back then, I also felt it wouldn't have been approved."

Li Shimin nodded in agreement after hearing this.

“That’s right, so it’s better to rely on yourself than on others. It’s not like I’m incapable of doing it.” Li Shen nodded matter-of-factly.

"Back then you were only ten years old, so the officials in the court certainly wouldn't have taken you seriously, but things are different now."

You are the dignified Prince Ji, renowned throughout the north and south of the Yangtze River, and known to all in the Tang Dynasty.

If you were to propose a plan now, who in the court would dare not take it seriously?

Li Shimin smiled and looked at Li Shen.

Li Shen clasped his hands together in a very江湖 (jianghu, a term referring to the world of martial arts and chivalry)

"You flatter me."

"That's why I said, if you have the same idea again, just go directly to Gaoming. With the cooperation of the court, you will definitely achieve twice the result with half the effort."

Li Shimin finally came full circle, still wanting Li Shen to guide Li Chengqian.

"Hehe, Father, it's not impossible. My elder brother is my dearest friend and brother. If I don't help him, who will?"

However..."

Li Shen chuckled, and at the end, he habitually rubbed his hands together. His expression was as lewd as could be.

Li Shimin knew exactly what this guy was thinking: without the two words "foreign language," he had to pay extra.

Her face immediately darkened, and her goodwill towards Li Shen vanished instantly. She cursed herself inwardly for having such inappropriate thoughts.

If this guy were to sit in that position, the entire Tang Dynasty would be filled with the stench of money, and there would be no sense of propriety, righteousness, or shame left.

"You scoundrel! You're helping your brother and you still want money?" Li Shimin shouted angrily.

"The emperor won't starve his soldiers. One of my ideas could very well make my elder brother famous in history. Selling him for a hundred or two hundred thousand strings of cash wouldn't be too much, would it?"

Li Shen also put on a stern face, acting as if it were business.

"One or two hundred thousand strings of cash? Why don't you just rob someone?"

Even without your brilliant plan, can't your elder brother still be remembered in history?

Are you trying to deceive me?

Li Shimin was almost laughing in anger. After all, Li Chengqian was an emperor after ascending the throne, so how could he not be remembered in history?

Do I even need Li Shen to say that?

"Well, there's nothing I can do about it. I have to pay anyway, otherwise I could keep the money and make it myself." When it comes to money, Li Shen is completely oblivious to everything else.

"You unfilial son!" Li Shimin was furious.

Wang De was speechless. Couldn't they have changed the style? Why did it always end like this?

"You can't bring family discipline today, can you?" Li Shen deliberately provoked.

Li Shimin immediately looked at Wang De, who could only shake his head helplessly. It wasn't anything else today.

He thought he was just coming to visit and leaving, so he didn't bring anything.

Li Shen immediately smiled and said, "Hmph, I don't believe you'll always carry that around."

"Wang De, remember this: from this day forward, whenever you see this rebellious son, no matter the time, you must bring the family discipline."

Disobeying orders will be punished as defying imperial decrees.

Seeing Li Shen's smug look, Li Shimin became even more furious.

"Yes, this old servant obeys the decree." Wang De hurriedly accepted the decree, thinking to himself, "This young master mustn't anger His Majesty any further."

"Father, calm down. Getting angry will harm your health," Li Shen said with a cheeky concern.

"Don't worry, my health is much better than yours." Li Shimin ignored Li Shen.

"Well..." Li Shen wanted to say something smug, but just then the door was pushed open and Empress Zhangsun rushed in.

"Shen'er, your maid is about to give birth."

"What?" Li Shen's interest vanished instantly, and he immediately stood up and ran outside.

At this moment, quite a few people were already standing outside Su Xiaoxiao's ward.

"Make way, make way." Li Shen pushed through the crowd and squeezed in.

Sun Simiao and Li Xiuwei were immediately spotted standing at the door.

"Dr. Sun, how is she?"

Li Shen stepped forward and asked anxiously.

"Your Highness, please rest assured, everything will be fine. The midwife has already gone in to check if she is really about to give birth."

Sun Simiao smiled slightly.

"Will everything be alright? Is the operating room ready?"

Li Shen asked nervously.

"Your Highness, rest assured, there will be no problem. We have checked many times these days and there are no signs of a difficult labor."

Furthermore, the operating room is ready and surgery can begin at any time.

Li Xiuwei stepped forward to comfort him.

"Hmph, didn't you just say you were perfectly fine?"

Li Shimin followed behind and immediately mocked Li Shen when he saw his nervous expression.

"Greetings, Your Majesty." Everyone bowed immediately upon seeing Li Shimin.

Li Shimin waved his hand:

No need for formalities.

"Father, I'm in a bit of a dilemma. There's nothing in this world that's completely certain."

Li Shen immediately tried to explain himself, feeling embarrassed, saying that when the Empress asked him earlier, he had confidently assured her that nothing was wrong.

I'm already feeling vulnerable and starting to worry.

At that moment, the door was pushed open, and a nurse came out.

"Your Highness Prince Ji, the midwife says that Lady Su is about to give birth."

"Then what are we waiting for? Get ready!" Li Shen ordered without Sun Simiao's permission.

Immediately, the nurses outside began preparing the necessary items for childbirth. These items were already prepared and could be brought in directly.

"Oh right, go quickly and get a few hundred-year-old ginseng roots so that the little one will have enough energy to eat later."

Li Shen then remembered the ginseng and immediately began to collect stones.

"Your Highness, why don't we have someone make ginseng soup?" Sun Simiao suggested.

"Okay, then boil one ginseng root to make soup, crush two more roots and drink the infusion, and chew two more roots dry."

Li Shen couldn't help with childbirth; all he could do was offer his best support.

Hearing this, Li Shimin behind him rolled his eyes. Is this how ginseng is used?

Even a hundred-year-old ginseng can prolong life; this stuff can be crushed and mixed with water to drink.

After the nurse brought everything in, she closed the ward door tightly, leaving the people outside waiting anxiously.

(Heartbreak stems from longing; a thousand miles, countless hardships, a single thought of longing brings sorrow. Do not part, dance lightly, for when she turns back, do not forget.)