Zhenguan Xiaoxian Wang Li Shen Li Shimin

Outside the ward, Li Shen paced back and forth, restless. Although he had experienced this four times before, he still couldn't avoid feeling nervous.

"Shen'er, don't panic. Didn't Doctor Sun just say that nothing will happen?"

Seeing her son's anxious expression, Consort Wei offered words of comfort.

"Mother, it's been more than half an hour since we went in, why is there still no movement? Could something have happened?"

Li Shen was slightly nervous.

"You're not a new father, and you've been through so much, how can you still be like this?"

Li Shimin had been sitting there for quite some time; he certainly couldn't stand for long.

Li Shen glanced at his father and thought to himself, "You're really talking without thinking. It's not like you have any children."

It's estimated that, apart from the legitimate children, other fathers would definitely not be there to watch over their children's births.

"Yes, Shen'er, don't be in such a hurry. Childbirth is not a quick process for women; it can take several hours."

Empress Zhangsun also offered words of comfort.

“Mother, it’s getting late. Why don’t you and Father go back first? If you give birth, I will send someone to Chang’an as soon as possible.”

Li Shen looked at the sky outside and said to Empress Zhangsun.

Empress Zhangsun looked at Li Shimin, knowing that it was up to him to decide when to leave.

Li Shimin looked outside, showing no intention of leaving.

"No rush, let's wait a bit longer. Didn't Doctor Sun say it would go smoothly?"

“Your Majesty, I have examined the child many times and there is almost no chance of a difficult birth,” Sun Simiao replied immediately.

"That's good." Li Shimin nodded.

“But the city gates will be closed soon,” Li Shen asked.

The city gates are closed and almost certainly won't open again. Coming here in the middle of the night and returning to the city would break the rules I set for myself.

Li Shen believed that by the next day, memorials impeaching Li Shimin would fill the entire capital, and officials at all levels, including censors and imperial censors, would flock to submit them.

This is a great opportunity to make a name for themselves; how could those people possibly let it pass?

"If it's closed, it's closed. I'll just stay in this hospital. Anyway, I don't have to attend court tomorrow."

Li Shimin replied indifferently that he had completely let go of his inhibitions and that he usually had nothing to do.

Sleeping until I naturally wake up, counting money until my hands cramp. Isn't this much better than going to court?

"This..." Li Shen was completely speechless. You're supposed to be an emperor, can't you have any self-awareness?

Is it really appropriate to just casually spend the night outside like this?

"What do you mean, 'what do you mean'? Do you have a problem with this?" Li Shimin immediately glared at Li Shen.

"No, no, it's an honor for Father to be admitted to the medical school. I have his private room cleaned every day, just waiting for his arrival."

Li Shen quickly shook his head.

"What? You unfilial son, you actually wish for me to fall ill every day? How could my Li family have such a rebellious son as you?"

Who knew that after Li Shen finished speaking, Li Shimin immediately flew into a rage.

We cleaned it every day, waiting for his arrival. What kind of place is this? This is a hospital. What else can you do here besides being sick?

“Father, no…”

“Prince Ji, Li Shen, has committed a heinous crime by defying his superiors. He shall be punished with three years’ imprisonment as a warning to others.”

Before Li Shen could explain, Li Shimin had already angrily issued an imperial decree.

"Clap clap."

Li Shen slapped his mouth twice. Why did he have to say those last words? Now he's done it; he failed to flatter and ended up blaming the horse's leg instead.

As expected, loose lips sink ships. Li Shen now wishes he were mute.

Li Shimin smiled, his heart filled with joy. Today's trip hadn't been in vain; he had earned tens of thousands of strings of cash.

Li Shen held several positions, and his salary over the past three years must have amounted to at least 30,000 to 40,000 strings of cash. If that were done in a year, how much money would he save?

Li Shimin's thinking was actually very simple: if Li Shen couldn't get money, then he had already lost money.

Looking at the father and son, Empress Zhangsun and Consort Wei were filled with helplessness. It would be abnormal if they didn't cause some trouble.

If the father and son hadn't started fighting that day, it would have meant one thing: they were both holding back their big moves, ready to deliver a ruthless blow to each other.

Time passed slowly, and eventually Li Shen couldn't stand any longer and sat down to wait.

Occasionally, nurses would come and go to deliver things.

Li Shen had wanted to go in and accompany them, but the two mothers stopped him, saying they were afraid he would be affected by the unclean energy.

Li Shimin also forbade Li Shen from entering.

As evening approached, Li Shimin, just as he had said, decided not to leave, leaving Li Shen with no choice but to order people to prepare dinner.

I have no appetite, but my aunt and my own mother need to eat.

The noble hospital building where Li Shen was staying was under complete lockdown, and entry was prohibited below the third floor.

There was a guard every five steps and a sentry every ten steps in the corridor.

"Father, how many guards did you bring this time?"

During dinner, Li Shen casually asked a question.

"What, are you planning to assassinate the king?" Li Shimin asked provocatively after taking a sip of wine.

Li Shen almost choked to death. His father, now in his fifties, seemed to have reverted to his teenage years.

How can you talk like that? Can't we just have some fun?

"Father, I don't have that ability. I just wanted to ask if there are enough guards, and if we need to call some more over."

If the Imperial Guards were to rotate shifts, the defenses probably wouldn't be as tight.

Li Shen explained.

In fact, Li Shen's question was already taboo, but because it was Li Shen who asked it, Li Shimin didn't care.

After all, Li Shen had done many taboo things, so this was nothing.

If it were anyone else, Li Shimin would really have to think about why he asked that question.

“Three thousand men,” Li Shimin replied calmly as he ate his food.

"Then how about I have Xue Rengui bring over the Imperial Guards and have them guard the outer perimeter?"

Li Shen calculated that the 3,000 people would be on duty in shifts, with three shifts, meaning 1,000 people would be on duty at a time, and there might not be enough people to guard outside.

Although there was almost no chance of a problem, Li Shen still didn't want to take the risk. What if something unexpected happened? He couldn't even explain it himself.

Li Shimin took a bite of food, then a sip of wine, looked up at Li Shen, and nodded after a while.

Anyway, Li Shen is right here, so he doesn't need to worry about anything.

Seeing that Li Shimin agreed, Li Shen quickly turned to the stone and instructed:

"Immediately send someone to inform Xue Rengui to bring his guard battalion to provide protection."

Hmm... light cavalry, perhaps.

Light cavalry are fast and have strong adaptability; in case of an emergency, they can escort themselves and their father away quickly.

"You still have light cavalry?"

Li Shimin became interested in Li Shen's words. Having spent his life on the battlefield, he was naturally interested in the military.

In his spare time, he also likes to study military books and speculate on battle situations.

"Yes. The journey is quite long, so it's more convenient to use light cavalry, and it also makes it easier to escape," Li Shen nodded in reply.

(A single inch of longing evokes a thousand emotions; there is no place in the world where it does not manifest.)