Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

Li Yi looked at Du He, who had become much tanned, tenderly, and said with a bit of heartache on her face.

"Husband, you have become tanned and thinner than before."

"Is it because you can't eat or sleep well?"

Her husband was very picky about food and accommodation, and no one knew how he had managed to survive the past six months.

Du He said softly: "Yier, my husband basically stays with the prince, and he eats well and sleeps well every day."

As the deputy chief military commander, he has a large group of people serving him all the time, so he has no chance to live a hard life.

He is so tanned because he followed Li Chengqian around hunting.

Li Yi asked with concern: "Sir, did you encounter any danger when you went to conquer Goguryeo?"

"I've dreamt several times that you were ambushed by the enemy."

"But when I went to ask Father about your situation, the battle reports he showed me were all about your great victory."

Whenever Li Yi had a nightmare, she would return to the palace the next day to ask her father about the situation of the army.

However, every time her father took out the battle reports written by the prince, they were all news of great military victories.

When Du He heard Li Yi ask this, his expression changed slightly.

Li Shimin probably did not tell Li Yi about the major event that he and Li Chengqian were ambushed by the Xueyantuo cavalry, so as to avoid worrying her.

However, it is somewhat unbelievable that Linglong, who is well-informed, has not found out any relevant information at all.

Thinking of this, Du He turned his head and glanced at Linglong.

After seeing Linglong's haggard expression and the big dark circles under her eyes, Du He was instantly relieved.

I guess Linglong has been taking care of Du Ping'an during this period and has no time to go out and chat about gossip with her sisters.

So Du He smiled and said, "Yier, Goguryeo was vulnerable to a single blow. They were defeated by our charge and fled in disarray."

"And my husband, I have been staying in the central army, so I am very safe."

Li Yi believed Du He's words very much.

During this period, her royal sisters have been visiting her residence more frequently than before. This is all the result of the crown prince leading his army to victory.

Just as the two were chatting about family matters, the servant guarding the gate ran in hurriedly.

"Your Highness, Princess, Your Highness, the Crown Prince is here!"

Hearing that Li Chengqian was coming, Li Yi had a bright smile on her face, and she quickly waved to the servants and said.

"Please bring the prince in!"

"promise!"

The servant bowed and ran out.

Not long after, Li Chengqian was carried in by servants on a sedan chair.

"See His Highness the Crown Prince."

Except for Li Yi and Du He, all the maids in the hall bowed to Li Chengqian.

Li Yi looked at her elder brother who was walking down with a cane, and she hurriedly went up to him and saluted.

"Brother Prince."

Li Chengqian laughed out loud and said, "Royal sister, congratulations to you on becoming a mother."

He and Li Yi are siblings from the same mother and have a good relationship.

Du He pouted and said, "Your Highness, did you come here empty-handed?"

"Don't bring any gifts for your nephew, such as thousands of gold and silver, the more the better."

Forehead...

A row of black lines appeared on Li Chengqian's forehead.

He said unhappily, "Du He, I haven't even returned to the Eastern Palace yet. Don't you see that I'm still wearing soft armor?"

"When I'm done with this busy period, I will definitely give Du Ping'an a big gift."

After saying this, Li Chengqian walked to Du He's side with his crutches, reached out and gently pinched Du Ping'an's chubby cheek.

"My little nephew is really good-looking, with a chubby face and a strong body."

"When you grow up, you must be as resourceful as your father and assist your brother Li Jue!"

Hearing what his elder brother said, Li Yi's expression brightened.

Since the eldest brother said so, he must be absolutely sure of ascending the throne.

In the first half of last year, he was still experiencing the crisis of having his crown prince deposed. Unexpectedly, after returning from the expedition to Goguryeo, the crown prince became so confident.

Du He shook his head slightly.

As long as Li Chengqian has not ascended the throne, things may change, so he must not be proud and complacent.

Li Chengqian glanced at Du Ping'an for a few seconds, then said to Du He, "Du He, I have something to tell you. Let's go to the study and talk."

"it is good!"

Du He responded softly.

Linglong, who was standing guard at one side, walked up to him tactfully and said, "Sir, let me report to Prince Du."

After handing the sleeping Du Ping'an to Linglong, Du He spoke to Li Yi in a gentle voice.

"Yier, I'll come and accompany you later."

Li Yi smiled and said, "Go ahead, business is more important."

The army had just returned victoriously, and there were many things that needed to be dealt with. Li Yi was a sensible man, so he naturally knew what to do.

In the study room.

Li Chengqian lowered his voice and said, "Du He, I just heard from my father that Duke Liang was dismissed from his post as Shang Shu Zuo Pushe!"

"what!"

Du He shouted in surprise.

Replacing the heads of civil and military officials is a big deal!

Li Chengqian kept the secret and asked, "Du He, do you know who the emperor is going to appoint as Shang Shu Zuo Pushe?"

"Changsun Wuji?"

"Forehead..."

Li Chengqian's expression paused.

He wanted Du He to guess a few more times, but he didn't expect Du He to guess it so easily.

Seeing Li Chengqian's expression, Du He knew that his guess was correct, and he continued to ask curiously.

"Your Highness, since there has been a change in the position of Shangshu Zuo Pushe, will there also be a change in the position of Shangshu You Pushe?"

That old guy Hou Junji has been thinking about it for so long. It would be interesting if Li Shimin did not plan to replace the Shangshu You Pushe.

Perhaps Hou Junji would become even more dissatisfied with Li Shimin and do something extremely treasonous.

Li Chengqian smiled and said, "The Shangshu You Pushe needs to be replaced, and Hou Junji will take the position!"

"And your Minister of Industry has also been decided!"

Upon hearing the two good news, Du He's calm face also showed a hint of excitement.

"Great!"

Although the Minister of Works has the lowest status among the six ministers, he has actual power and a large number of officials under his command.

Excited moment.

Du He asked doubtfully, "Your Highness, are you here to discuss the issue of Chang Sun Wuji?"

There is no such thing as a visitor without a request. Li Chengqian came here without even going home. He definitely didn't come here just to see the little guy Du Ping'an.

"That's right!" Li Chengqian nodded, then said with a serious expression: "My uncle hasn't clearly expressed his support for me yet. Once he takes power, I'm afraid he will have a greater influence on me."

After the court meeting tomorrow, Changsun Wuji will be the head of all officials, and based on the power he currently controls, he will be stronger than Fang Xuanling.

After all, Changsun Wuji is the representative of the Guanlong family, and he needs to consider the interests of the family behind him.

Fang Xuanling only represented personal gains and losses, so even though he held a high position, his father did not have much fear of him.