Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

As an elder, Du Jingtong had to be humble in front of a junior. How could he bear such humiliation?

Moreover, he also hoped that Du He would break up with the family, so that the family would spend more resources on him and make him the helmsman of the family.

Du He said with a fake smile: "Mr. Du, since it has come to this, let's see what happens."

It's like an old man eating arsenic because he doesn't want to live long enough.

Originally, Du He just wanted to draw a clear line with the Jingzhao Du family, but now he was threatened by Du Jingtong. At this moment, he had the idea of cleaning up the Jingzhao Du family.

When Du Jingtong saw that Du He also wanted to confront the family, he was secretly delighted. Isn't this exactly what he wanted?

A stern look appeared on his face and he said with a sneer.

"Good good!"

"Since you want to go against our Du family, then be prepared to lose everything!"

As he spoke, Du Jingtong turned around and walked out of the lobby, giving orders to the servants guarding outside.

"Move everything back!"

Du Jingtong knew that there was no point in staying here, so he asked someone to take the gift back.

Seeing that Du Jingtong dared to threaten the Second Master and walked out of the Duke of Lai's Mansion in a swagger, the butler Du Dafu who was guarding on the side was full of murderous intent on his face.

He whispered to Du He, "Second Master, are you going to let him go just like that?"

Du He smiled and said softly, "Let him go. If we attack him in the Laiguo Mansion, it will have a bad impact if it gets out."

"Anyone who dares to threaten me like this must not be allowed to stay."

Although he was threatened by Du Jingtong, he was his elder after all. If he let his servants attack him, it would ruin his reputation if it got out.

Although his reputation is not very good, it is still considered as uneducated and unskillful.

But once he gets a bad reputation for beating his elders, the censors and counselors will definitely impeach him.

After all, the Tang Dynasty ruled the country with benevolence!

To deal with Du Jingtong and the Jingzhao Du family behind him, one cannot rely on words, but must suppress them one by one in the officialdom.

Those who say harsh words are just childish. He is the Minister of Works now, there is no need to play such low-level verbal games with him.

Du Dafu then asked, "Second Master, do you need to recruit more guards? To prevent the people of Jingzhao Du's from taking action!"

These noble families have a large number of assassins, and assassination is the most direct and effective way, so we must be on guard against it!

Du He said thoughtfully: "The strength of the guards recruited from outside is average, and their loyalty cannot be guaranteed. Leave this matter to me."

Now that he has a big family and a big business, he really has to be on guard against these people's dirty tricks.

Du Dafu bowed respectfully and said, "Yes, sir!"

Outside the Duke of Lai’s Mansion.

With the help of the guards, Du Jingtong stepped on the back of another guard and got into the luxurious carriage.

When the curtain was lowered, Du Jingtong's gloomy old face instantly showed a smile.

"Haha, what a brainless waste!"

"I really thought I was a smart guy, but I didn't expect that I could fool you with just a few words!"

"You still want to fight against the family. You really don't know your own limitations!"

Although the family also made harsh remarks to Du He, Du Jingtong was also exaggerating the situation.

Now Du He and his family have completely fallen out, and the family will stop supporting the three Du He brothers.

However, because his cousin Du Chuke had the stain of treason and was a man of the King of Wei, his official career had come to an end.

Your Majesty and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will never allow him to return to the center of power in Chang'an.

In this case, the family can only fully support him and let him take up a higher official position.

"Two dogs fight, play off!"

Thinking of this, Du Jingtong gave the order with a slightly joyful tone.

"Go back to the ancestral home!"

The servant driving the carriage responded respectfully.

"As ordered!"

Soon, the carriage loaded with gold, silver and other valuables slowly left the Duke of Lai's Mansion.

...

Night falls.

In the back garden of Princess Chengyang's mansion.

Du He held the chubby Du Ping'an in his arms, and walked shoulder to shoulder with Li Yi on the flat stone road.

The maid Linglong followed behind obediently, holding a large bag of baby supplies in her hand.

Du He said softly: "Yier, I have good news for you."

"What good news?"

"I was promoted to Minister of Works!"

"Great!"

Hearing the good news, Li Yi jumped up excitedly.

She grabbed Du He's arm and said, "My husband, you are so young and you have become the Minister of Works. This is second to none in our dynasty."

Needless to say, the first person is definitely General Tiance Li Shimin!

At Du He's age, he had already held all the official positions that were possible.

Li Yi turned to Linglong and said, "Linglong, there will be a banquet in the palace tomorrow. I want to invite all the imperial sisters to come and celebrate for my husband!"

Among all the princes-in-law of the emperor's sisters, her husband holds the highest official position.

For such a major happy event, Li Yi also wanted to stand out among her sisters.

Especially in front of Gao Yang, she has to show off.

When Fang Yiai was the Minister of Taifu Temple, Gao Yang mocked Du He in front of her every day, saying that Du He was just a small Shangcheng Fengyu.

When Li Yi heard these words, he was very angry.

Linglong responded with a smile.

"Good Le!"

As one of Du He's future concubines, Linglong now has more than just the mentality of a maid.

The higher her husband's official position, the higher her status will be.

He did not say much about Li Yi's plan to hold a grand banquet and entertain all the princesses.

If my wife wants to show off in front of her sisters, just let her do it.

Li Yi said softly, "My husband, at noon today, the Crown Princess brought Juer here."

"Juer likes our child very much and keeps holding him and won't let go."

The Juer she mentioned was Li Jue, the eldest son of Li Chengqian and the crown prince of Li Shimin.

Although Li Chengqian is only 25 years old this year, his eldest son Li Jue is already 7 years old, and his eldest son Li Xiang is already 12 years old.

It’s terrifying just to think about it!

Du He smiled and said, "It would be good to let the two brothers interact more now. Du Ping'an will be Li Jue's right-hand man in the future."

Li Yi pouted and said, "Husband, what you said is too far-fetched. Du Ping'an is nothing."

Not to mention when Li Jue would ascend the throne as emperor in the future, it was even unclear when the crown prince would ascend the throne.

My father is still young and strong this year, and he can reign for at least 20 years.

"Hehe." Du He chuckled twice, and then said: "Yier, your husband is preparing for a rainy day."

"If we pave the way for Du Ping'an in advance, his career path will be smooth."

Linglong, who was following at the back, opened her mouth wide when she heard the prince consort and the princess talking about the prince's future.

As expected of someone who could become the Minister of Works at the age of 23, the Prince Consort really has far-reaching ideas!

Du He glanced at the dim sky, then said to Li Yi with a smirk on his face.

"Yier, it's getting dark now, let's rest early!"

"Du Ping'an is too lonely. Let's try to give him a brother or sister as soon as possible."

Hearing Du He's bold words, Li Yi and Linglong's faces turned red with shame.

Li Yi lowered her head and whispered shyly.

"Ok!"