Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

The next day.

It was just getting dark.

With the help of his maid, Du He put on his soft armor and official robes. Just as he was about to go out, Li Yi's voice came from behind him.

"My dear husband, I will take the child and my sister to Yuhua Palace in about two hours. It will be cooler in the morning."

"You don't have to wait for me."

The weather has been very hot and humid these days. If you set out for Yuhua Palace in the afternoon, you will definitely sweat.

In addition, her husband has a lot of things to take care of today, and she doesn't want to distract him.

"it is good."

Du He nodded, turned around and said, "I will have Xi Junmai lead 1000 imperial guards to escort you to Yuhua Palace later."

Well...

Li Yi was shocked and said, "My lord, we have dozens of guards escorting us. Do we still need so many imperial guards to protect us?"

It is not too far from Chang'an to Yuhua Palace, only two hours' journey.

Is it necessary to make such a big fuss?

Du He smiled and said, "There's been unrest outside Chang'an lately. If I can send more people to escort you, I'll feel more at ease."

"Ok."

Li Yi nodded slightly.

After Du He washed up, he had a hearty meal and then went to the palace under the escort of the guards.

Today, all of his guards wore Ming Guang armor, held Mo Dao or Ma Lance in their hands, had swords across their waists, and carried powerful crossbows on their backs.

Arriving at the gate of Taiji Hall, all the civil and military officials bowed and saluted.

"Meet the Duke of Korea!"

Du He waved at them, smiling broadly, and said, "No need to be so polite."

He saw Changsun Wuji standing at the front of the crowd and discovered that he was wearing a brand new official robe today, and even his beard seemed to have been half trimmed.

Du He walked over and teased, "Duke Zhao, you're dressed so smartly today. Are you planning to be the groom?"

"Would you like me to give you a little gift?"

As soon as these words were spoken, silence suddenly fell outside the Taiji Hall.

Be a groom?

Only Duke Han would dare to tease Duke Zhao like this!

All the civil and military officials turned their heads to look over, but when they noticed that Changsun Wuji had a dark face, they quickly turned away.

Something is wrong!

Something is wrong!

All the civil and military officials felt that the Duke of Han and the Duke of Zhao were different today, but they couldn't tell what was different.

A moment of silence.

Zhangsun Wuji said coldly, "Duke Hanguo, don't talk nonsense. My son is much older than you. How can you be a groom?"

"The Duke of Korea is young and handsome. Not only has he taken in three concubines, he has also accepted a group of Japanese women."

"The Duke of Korea revels day and night, making others envious!!"

Li Tai, that heartless bastard, gave 99 Japanese women to the prince and never thought of giving one to his uncle.

Only Li Zhi had a conscience and still cared about him.

Unfortunately, Li Zhi was unable to handle the task, and all his efforts were wasted.

Du He shook his head and said, "Duke Zhao, your life is not bad. Ever since you brought the widow from Western Turkestan back, your health has been getting worse day by day."

"You are old now, so you should exercise some restraint."

"Don't die in a widow's belly!"

hum~

As Du He finished speaking, a low buzzing sound suddenly sounded all around.

Many ministers looked at Changsun Wuji with strange eyes.

"you..."

Changsun Wuji's expression changed, his lips moved, but he didn't say anything in rebuttal.

Shuzi!

A bastard with no moral principles!

Changsun Wuji did not continue to argue with Du He. There was nothing to say to such a shameless person.

at this time.

The door of Taiji Hall was slowly opened by the eunuch, and Si Yilang Lai Ji came out and spoke loudly.

"His Royal Highness is here!"

"The meeting begins!"

Changsun Wuji looked at Du He deeply, his gloomy eyes filled with murderous intent, and then he took the lead and walked into the Taiji Hall.

Looking at Changsun Wuji's back, Du He also curled up his lips in a sneer.

Following a group of important ministers leading the way in, civil and military officials followed suit and entered the Taiji Hall in order of their official rank.

Because they had to go to Yuhua Palace to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival in the afternoon, Li Chengqian did not waste too much time of the officials. After each department finished reporting on government affairs, he immediately stood up and spoke.

"My dear ministers, please go back and arrange your government affairs now."

"At noon, follow me to Yuhua Palace."

"Retreat."

After finishing speaking, Li Chengqian quickly left the Taiji Hall amid the respectful farewells of all the officials.

The other officials did not dare to neglect and they also left one after another.

Walk out of the Tai Chi Hall.

Du He instructed Xi Junmai, "Junmai, you will lead 1000 imperial guards to Princess Chengyang's residence and escort her to Yuhua Palace."

"Once you arrive at Yuhua Palace, just wait there."

"Remember to wear armor and hold a spear."

Wearing armor and holding a spear, go to Yuhua Palace?

Xi Junmai whispered, "Duke Hanguo, will His Majesty have any objections?"

Could it be that the prince is going to force his way out of the palace tonight?

It shouldn't be that urgent, right?

Du He looked at Xi Junmai with a puzzled expression. He smiled and said, "Don't worry, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has already informed His Majesty."

"Zhangsun Wuji and his men will take action tonight. There may be a small-scale battle. You and Xue Rengui will be needed to protect His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

It turned out to be the case.

Xi Junmai said solemnly, "Don't worry, Lord Hanguo. I will put on my armor and lead my troops to escort Her Royal Highness the Princess!"

Du He smiled and nodded, then walked towards the Ministry of Revenue.

Feeling the gloomy weather and the dark clouds appearing in the sky, Du He frowned slightly.

“Hopefully it will rain soon.”

These passing clouds and rain came and went quickly, and should not affect their fireworks feast tonight.

Go to the Ministry of Revenue.

Du He strolled around inside, listened to Lu Chengqing and Liu Xiangdao's report on what they were going to do in the next few months, and after an hour he slowly walked towards the East Palace.

Just as he entered the Mingde Hall, heavy rain began to fall from the sky.

Inside Mingde Hall.

Li Chengqian glanced at Du He and said disdainfully, "Du He, you're really afraid of death. Why are you wearing soft armor in such hot weather?"

Du He said with a smile, "Your Highness, aren't you also wearing golden armor underneath?"

As Du He finished speaking, the two of them laughed out loud with their heads raised.

Laughed for a moment.

Li Chengqian then said, "Du He, is everything arranged?"

Du He nodded: "Everything has been arranged."

Even if it rains heavily now, it will stop soon and the sky will clear up, which will not delay the transportation and setting off of fireworks.

The two of them were not busy with their work, but sat in the hall and chatted about business.

...

Ministry of official affairs.

Zhang Sun Wuji stood quietly in the corridor, looking at the heavy rain in front of him, and his right eyelid began to twitch wildly again.

He stretched out his hand to catch the raindrops from the sky, frowning and muttering.

"Is this a warning from the gods to me?"

"Ask me not to go to Yuhua Palace?"

It hadn't rained in Chang'an for more than a month, but they didn't expect it to rain on the Mid-Autumn Festival, especially when they were about to set off.

He stood there quietly until the heavy rain suddenly stopped after more than half an hour.

at this time.

Zhang Xuansu, the Minister of Personnel, shouted from a distance.

"Duke Zhao, we have to set off."