Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

Du He knew that Li Yi seldom went out normally, and it was a rare opportunity for him to go out now, so she couldn't bear to refuse.

Also traveling with them was Princess Changle Li Lizhi, a good princess who observed etiquette, valued trustworthiness, and managed the household prudently.

No matter how bold Princess Gaoyang was, she would not dare to deceive Li Lizhi.

"Don't think too much. Go and chant sutras or worship Buddha. Staying at home every day is not good for your health."

"In addition to bringing Linglong and the attendants from the Princess's residence, I will arrange four more guards for you."

To be on the safe side, Du He had to arrange more people to watch over Li Yi to prevent him from being led astray by Gao Yang.

"Well, my husband, you are so nice." Li Yi thought that her husband was worried about her safety, and her heart felt as sweet as if she had drunk honey.

Li Yi snuggled in Du He's arms like a well-behaved and docile kitten.

A slender jade hand was placed on Du He's belly, drawing irregular shapes through her clothes.

"Husband, the day before yesterday when father held a family banquet in the imperial palace, he compared several princes-in-law together and criticized you in the end." Li Yi said cautiously.

"Who did the emperor compare me to? How did he criticize me?" Du He asked curiously.

He married Princess Chengyang and became Li Shimin's son-in-law, and privately called Li Shimin "father".

"My husband, aren't you angry when the emperor criticizes you?"

"Why should I be angry? Father only criticizes me because he values me."

Du He made up a lie, but he didn't feel angry. Instead, he acted like a bystander.

Anyway, Li Shimin was criticizing his predecessor Du He, so what does it have to do with Du He who came from his later life?

You know what, it’s the first time in thousands of years that I’ve eaten my own melon.

There was silence in the dark night for a few breaths.

Li Yi hesitated again and again, and whispered: "At the banquet, Sister Gao Yang acted like a spoiled child to the emperor, saying that Fang Yiai had been the Minister of the Imperial Household for a long time, and wanted the emperor to promote Fang Yiai to a higher position."

"My father smiled and said at the time that the Minister of the Imperial Household was already a third-rank official position, and if you want to be promoted, you must make great achievements."

"Sister Gao Yang said that the Minister of the Imperial Household only manages the palace's finances, and she wants to ask Fang Yiai for a position with more work."

"Father said that Fang Yiai's ability in housekeeping needs to be improved, so he should serve as the Minister of the Imperial Household for a while first."

"Sister Gao Yang was not happy with her temper, so the emperor gave her a lecture. As he was talking, the emperor mentioned you guys as his consorts."

Li Yi laid the groundwork for a long time, but also let Du He know the reason for being criticized.

Princess Gaoyang was not as bad as imagined. Although she was fickle, she was very good at asking for an official position for her husband.

Princess Gaoyang, who originally had all kinds of shortcomings, now has some shining points.

Li Yi stopped here, because what her father said in public was not very nice, and she was afraid that her husband would be angry if she told it.

"Yier, you are so bold to say it. I am not a fragile person." Du He's curiosity was completely aroused.

Li Yi didn't understand what her husband meant by "a fragile heart". She hesitated for a while before continuing.

"Father compares you with Princess Gaoyang's husband Fang Yiai, Princess Baling's husband Chai Lingwu, and Princess Qinghe's husband Cheng Huailiang."

"My father was very angry and said that the other princes-in-law already held important positions, but my husband was the least learned and did not inherit my father's legacy."

Li Yi swallowed and lowered his voice again.

"My father also said that you, my husband, are arrogant and domineering, uneducated and unskillful, and are the worst of the four..."

When Du He heard Li Shimin's evaluation of him, he almost vomited blood.

Fang Laoer is strong and powerful but simple-minded. How can he be better than him?

I don’t know what Li Shimin was thinking, he actually looked down on him so much.

He said he was not sensitive one second, but almost broke down the next.

After complaining for a few words, Du He calmed down and thought about it. The other three people already held important positions, while he was still doing odd jobs. It was not wrong for Li Shimin to say that he was the worst.

Fang Yiai served as the Minister of Taifu Temple, a third-rank official.

Chai Lingwu served as the Junior Secretary of the Imperial Household, a fourth-rank official.

Cheng Huailiang served as the General of the Left Guard, a fourth-rank official.

As for him, apart from the title of the Duke of Fuma, he only served as the Shangcheng Fengyu, a lower-rank official of the fifth rank.

Shangcheng Fengyu was a department under the Dianzhong Province, in charge of the six imperial horses on the left and right.

To put it simply, he is the person responsible for arranging horses for Li Shimin's travel.

If a disciple from a poor family holds this position, he can be proud of it.

To arrange horses for the emperor requires a lot of trust from Li Shimin.

But for a super second-generation kid like Du He, he is definitely a supporting role.

This also shows that after the death of Duke Lai, their Du family gradually declined.

Compared with the dukes’ mansions of Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, Cheng Yaojin and others, the gap is getting bigger and bigger.

"Yier, didn't you say a few good words for your husband?" Du He asked jokingly.

"Husband, I've told you, but father thinks you're not calm enough." Li Yi hurriedly explained.

She only finished speaking half of her words and did not say the next sentence of her father.

Li Shimin’s second sentence was: If you are promoted to an important position, it will be a disaster for the court and the people of the Tang Dynasty.

This statement was rather extreme, and in order not to dampen her husband's enthusiasm, Li Yi ignored it.

At this banquet, Li Shimin compared several princes-in-law.

Princess Gaoyang and Princess Baling were very proud, only Princess Chengyang Li Yi felt ashamed.

Her husband performed so badly, and the other sisters' husbands performed very well.

No matter how gentle Li Yi's personality was, he would feel uncomfortable inside.

Who doesn’t want to marry an excellent husband who treats them well?

As the second legitimate daughter, the prince consort she married was not as good as the prince consorts of her illegitimate sisters. The obvious contrast caused a huge gap in her heart.

After coming back, Li Yi secretly cried for a long time.

Fortunately, my husband suddenly seemed like a different person.

His temperament became calmer and he showed more respect to her.

Li Yi was afraid that her husband would return to his old ways, so she specifically revealed this palace secret in order to remind her husband to keep it that way.

My ex-husband performed poorly and treated me badly.

She didn't like it very much.

Li Yi is in poor health and doesn't like going out, so she agreed to Princess Gaoyang's invitation to go to the temple to chant scriptures and worship Buddha tomorrow.

I just want to pray to the gods and Buddha to protect my husband and prevent him from changing back.

Du He had lived two lives and understood Li Yi's inner thoughts, and was also clear about the reason why he had never been promoted.

With such a bad image in Li Shimin's mind, it would be impossible for him to get promoted.

"Don't worry, Yier, your husband will correct his bad habits and will definitely perform better than other princes-in-law." Du He murmured in a low voice.

"Yeah." Li Yi responded sweetly.

Compared to husband and children, it is a heritage that will last forever.

Du He couldn't bear to see Li Yi, such a good daughter-in-law, lose to her other sisters.

"By the way, Yi'er, when you go to Huichang Temple with Princess Changle and Princess Gaoyang tomorrow, pay attention to any strange behavior of Princess Gaoyang."

In order to verify whether Princess Gaoyang was having an affair with Monk Bian Ji, Du He planned to ask Li Yi to find out.

Personally, he thought that the fact that Princess Gaoyang cuckolded Fang Yiai was a bad taste.

But one of them supported the prince, and the other supported Prince of Wei Li Tai, and they belonged to different camps.

Princess Gaoyang's infidelity is a good point of attack to attack Fang Yiai and eliminate Li Tai's influence.

Fang Yiai was a loyal supporter of Li Tai, the Prince of Wei.

Li Yi was full of doubts: "Husband, why is this happening?"

Du He shook his head and didn't say anything: "It's nothing, just pay attention to it."

"Okay, I'll pay attention tomorrow." Seeing that her husband was unwilling to say, Li Yi did not ask any more questions, but agreed obediently.