Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

Mingde Hall.

When Du He walked in with a smile on his face, Li Chengqian was carefully reviewing memorials at his desk.

He saw that Du He's mood became so good after sending Duke Chen out, so he put down the memorial in his hand and asked curiously.

"Du He, why did you take so long to come back after sending Duke Chen out?"

"You are laughing so happily, is there something good going on?"

Just at this time, Pei Xingjian, with a red face, also walked in.

Du He glanced at Pei Xingjian, then smiled and said to Li Chengqian, "Your Highness, when I was escorting Duke Chen out, I happened to see Shou Yue coming in."

"Duke Chen and Shouyue hit it off right away and invited Shouyue and me to have dinner at his mansion."

Li Chengqian nodded with some doubt.

Isn't it just Duke Chen inviting us to dinner? Is it exciting to have him treating us to dinner?

Every time Li Chengqian asked Du He to stay in the East Palace for dinner, he would carry his things home to accompany his wife.

Could it be that the food cooked by Duke Chen’s kitchen tastes better?

Just as Li Chengqian was guessing all sorts of things in his mind, Pei Xingjian bowed respectfully and said.

"Your Highness, I have some government affairs from the Zhanshi Mansion that I need to report to you."

When Du He heard that they had something to discuss, he quickly said, "Your Highness, keep your promise. You guys talk about business first. I'll go back to the Princess's Mansion."

Then he said to Pei Xingjian, "Keep your promise. After your shift, go directly to Duke Chen's mansion. We will meet at the gate."

Before Li Chengqian and Pei Xingjian could say anything, Du He left in a hurry.

Leaving behind two people with confused faces.

...

Princess Chengyang's Mansion.

When Du He walked into the lobby, he happened to see Li Yi walking slowly in circles with a bulging belly.

The maid Linglong followed carefully beside her, protecting her as she walked slowly.

It has been more than five months since Li Yi became pregnant in June, and in about five months, their first child will be born.

"Husband, why are you off duty so early today?"

Li Yi saw Du He coming back in the middle of the day, so he greeted him happily and asked curiously.

Before Du He could speak, Linglong muttered beside him.

"Prince Du must have sneaked back early. I have never seen Prince Du come back late."

Ever since Li Yi's belly grew bigger and he could no longer have sex, Linglong, the maid who came with her as a dowry, naturally served him in bed.

Although she and Du He did not have a formal relationship, she was no different from a concubine.

With this relationship, her relationship with Du He gradually changed.

As long as Linglong gives birth to a boy or girl, she will no longer be a maid, but the concubine of Du He, the Duke of Xiangyang, and her status and position will rise.

Du He ignored Linglong, the chatterbox, and gently supported Li Yi's arm and spoke in a warm voice.

"I have something to do at Duke Chen's house for a banquet later, so I'm back to accompany you now."

"kindness."

Li Yi nodded, then leaned his head gently on Du He's shoulder.

She gently touched her bulging belly and whispered, "Husband, Sister Lizhi and Doctor Sun came over just now."

"Sister Lizhi's condition has stabilized. She just needs to take the medicine on time."

"Divine Doctor Sun is also preparing to return to Mount Zhongnan to practice Taoism. I heard that the emperor tried every means to persuade him to stay, but in the end, Divine Doctor Sun remained unmoved."

Du He was not surprised to hear that Sun Simiao was leaving Chang'an.

Because he had a free and easy temperament, a heart that wanted to save the world, and Sun Simiao was not interested in fame, wealth and power.

Therefore, the worldly conditions promised by Li Shimin could not retain this detached master.

Li Yi continued, "Before he left, Dr. Sun also checked my body. He said that I am in good health now."

Originally, Sun Simiao wanted to leave Chang'an directly, but Li Lizhi saw that her sister was pregnant and frail, so she specially invited Sun Simiao to the Chengyang Princess's Mansion.

Du He nodded reassuringly, then squatted down and put his ear against Li Yi's belly.

He closed his eyes and listened carefully for a while.

Then he looked up at Li Yi and said jokingly, "Yier, is the little guy sleeping in? He didn't even come over to kick me."

Li Yi said coquettishly: "Husband, he is still so young..."

Linglong, who was standing behind them, saw the princess and her husband playing around, and her face was filled with envy.

Linglong felt fortunate when she thought of her good friend Taozi from the same hometown who was living a repressed life in Princess Gaoyang's mansion.

The princess and her husband are so good to her, why should she ask for so much?

Du He chatted with Li Yi for a while, then went back to the study and wrote a letter to his elder brother Du Gou.

He reminded his eldest brother of the news that he had communicated with the Minister of Personnel Hou Junji, and that the Ministry of Personnel would send someone to Cizhou for an assessment tomorrow, so that his eldest brother could prepare in advance.

After writing the letter, Du He called a guard and gave him instructions.

"Take the letter to Cizhou and hand it to the master personally. You will set off soon, and you must be quick!"

As he spoke, Du He took out a small bag of silver and threw it into his hand.

"This money is for your journey, and the extra money is your hard-earned money."

The guard looked at the heavy silver in his hand and spoke with a stuttering tone.

"Master, this... this is too much."

As he said this, he was about to give the silver back.

Du He shook his head and said, "Take it. You are an old man in the Laiguo Mansion and you know my style of doing things."

Hearing Du He say this, the guard could only thank him excitedly.

"Thank you, sir!"

After the guard saluted respectfully, he immediately turned around and trotted away.

The reason why Du He was so anxious was that he wanted to make time for his elder brother to prepare in advance.

Being fully prepared and taking good care of the people in the Ministry of Personnel will be of great help to the assessment results.

...

An hour later.

Du He's carriage arrived at Duke Chen's mansion.

main entrance.

Pei Xingjian was waiting in advance. When he saw Du He get off the carriage, he hurried to greet him.

"Brother Du."

"Haha, Shouyue, you're here really early."

Du He also said hello.

He looked at Pei Xingjian, who had a slightly nervous expression, and said with a smile.

"Keep your promise, let's go in. If Duke Chen has something to tell you later, you can act according to your inner thoughts."

"If you don't like it, just refuse it. Duke Chen won't make things difficult for you as long as I'm here."

Pei Xingjian knew the purpose of being invited by Duke Chen because of Du He's hint, and he couldn't help but blush.

He clasped his fists in gratitude and said, "Thank you, Brother Du."

The two men walked to the gate, and the servant hurriedly and respectfully guided them.

"Prince Consort Du, Pei Sizhi, please come this way. The master is already waiting in the side hall."

Led by the servants, Du He and Pei Xingjian quickly arrived at the side hall.

The servant knocked gently on the door: "Master, Prince Consort Du and Pei Sizhi have arrived."

Soon there was a sound of footsteps from inside, and the door was quickly opened by Hou Junji, who had a delighted look on his face.

"Nephew Du, Nephew Pei, come in quickly."

As he said this, Hou Junji grabbed Pei Xingjian's hand and walked in anxiously.

As he walked, he shouted into the side hall: "Haitang, nephew Pei is coming!"

Du He couldn't help but twitch his lips when he saw Hou Junji's martial style.

Do you have to be so impatient?