Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

Wannian County.

Kaihuafang.

The residence of Xiao Yu, Duke of Song.

After more than half a quarter of an hour's journey, the carriages of Du He, Cui Shenji and Wang Jingzhi also arrived at the gate of the Duke of Song's Mansion.

Du He, who had just stepped off the carriage, looked at the tall and majestic mansion and the double halberds displayed in front of the door, with a look of admiration on his face.

After most of Li Shimin's daughters got married, they all lived in separate princess palaces.

When the eldest daughter, Princess Xiangcheng, married Xiao Rui, she refused her father Li Shimin's offer to open a princess mansion for her, and instead chose to live with her parents-in-law so that she could pay her respects to them in the morning and evening.

Seeing Princess Xiangcheng's repeated insistence, Li Shimin had no choice but to order people to renovate Xiao Yu's mansion and expand it a lot.

It was just so that double halberds could be displayed in front of the Xiao Mansion, which was in line with the princess's status.

Just as Du He was admiring the festive decorations at the gate of Duke Song's Mansion, an excited voice suddenly rang out.

"Hahaha, Brother Du, Brother Cui, Brother Wang, you came at the perfect time!"

"Come in quickly and sit for a moment before the banquet begins."

Du He looked up and saw Xiao Kai, wearing a red uniform, walking quickly out of the gate with a smile on his face.

After a few breaths, Xiao Kai arrived in front of Du He and the other two.

He continued, "Just now I was entertaining guests in the house, and suddenly I felt something and guessed that you would come early."

"I didn't expect my premonition to be so accurate. You really arrived half an hour earlier than expected."

While Xiao Kai was speaking, people in brocade robes would occasionally get off the carriage.

After greeting Xiao Kai, they handed the gifts in their hands to the person in charge of registering the gift book.

From the expressions on the guests' faces, it can be seen that they were somewhat speechless about Xiao Kai's behavior of taking a concubine.

Anyone would be scared if they had a relative like this who took nine concubines in just two months!

Before Du He could say anything, Cui Shenji, who was half a head shorter than him, rushed up from behind and said with a wink.

"Brother Xiao, has the bride arrived?"

"Our brother Du has not seen the bride yet. You must bring the bride over later and toast our brother Du with a glass of wine!"

Xiao Kai, who was originally in a good mood on the wedding day, suddenly turned face dark after hearing Cui Shenji's irrelevant words.

Xiao Kai gritted his teeth and said, "Brother Cui, when my concubine becomes pregnant, I will also ask Uncle Cui to give you a concubine like this!"

Cui Shenji's heart trembled when he heard Xiao Kai's vicious words.

He quickly put his hand on Xiao Kai's shoulder and said, "Brother Xiao, don't be angry. I am the one who is mean and shouldn't make fun of such a bad thing."

"After we finish the treatment at Dr. Sun's place tomorrow, I will take you to Baihua Tower to listen to music and make up for my mistake!"

"I heard that there are a few women from the Western Regions over there, and the tunes they play have a unique flavor."

Xiao Kai, who was originally full of anger, became much more relaxed after hearing Cui Shenji's words.

Wang Jingzhi, who was standing on one side of the two men, also looked at Cui Shenji with longing on his face, as if to say, "Take me with you."

Du He said unhappily, "Brother Cui, please be quiet, today is Brother Xiao's big day!"

"And Duke Song is also looking forward to holding Brother Xiao's grandson, and he wants to tie him up at home to work as a farmer."

"How dare you bring Brother Xiao to a brothel? Aren't you afraid that Duke Song will punish you?"

These three rascals are really out of tune. Xiao Kai is holding a wedding banquet today, but they are thinking about having fun in a brothel.

Xiao Yu, who is nearly 70 years old, is anxious to give Xiao Kai a grandson. If his important event is delayed, Cui Shenji and others will suffer.

Thinking of that old-fashioned Xiao Yu, Cui Shenji and Wang Jingzhi's faces changed, and they no longer dared to act playfully.

Xiao Kai said helplessly: "Three brothers, please go in first, and we will have a good drink later."

Under the leadership of Xiao Kai, Du He, Cui Shenji and Wang Jingzhi followed him into the Mansion of Duke Song.

Moreover, the seats for Du He and his friends were arranged next to the main seat, which shows how much Xiao Kai values them.

Xiao Kai smiled and said, "Brothers, please sit for a while. I will ask the servants to bring you some tea and cakes. I will go and entertain other guests first."

Cui Shenji waved his hand and said, "Brother Xiao, go ahead and do your work. We can do it ourselves."

They have known each other for more than ten years and spend most of their time together, so they are very familiar with each other.

It is no exaggeration to say that the relationship between Xiao Kai, Du He and the other two is better than that between most of his relatives.

After Xiao Kai left the side hall, Du He, Cui Shenji and Wang Jingzhi started chatting casually.

About half an incense stick of time passed.

Xiao Yu, with a serious face, walked in from outside with his eldest son Xiao Rui, and went straight to Du He.

Du He, Cui Shenji and Wang Jingzhi quickly stood up and saluted him with their fists clasped.

"Greetings, Duke Song."

Xiao Yu waved his hand casually.

He first glanced at Cui Shenji and Wang Jingzhi, then turned to look at Du He and said with a kind smile.

"Minister Du, do you have anything important to deal with after the banquet?"

"If you don't have anything urgent to do, you might as well stay and have a cup of tea and chat with me."

Seeing Xiao Yu's nice attitude towards Du He, Cui Shenji and Wang Jingzhi opened their mouths wide, their hearts filled with surprise.

In their impression, Duke of Song Xiao Yu would never show a good face to many ministers.

"Brother Du has made great progress!"

The way they both looked at Du He was full of admiration.

Du He smiled and clasped his fists, saying, "Since Duke Song has invited me, I will respectfully obey your command."

Although they cannot become direct allies with someone like Xiao Yu, Xiao Kai and Xiao Rui are both staunch supporters of the prince.

Xiao Yu's invitation today was probably because he had calculated that his own end was approaching, and he was preparing to find a backer for his sons.

For Du He, being favored by a loyal minister like Xiao Yu also has certain benefits.

Because Li Shimin valued the loyal Xiao Yu very much, if Xiao Yu said a few good words for him in front of Li Shimin, it would probably have a better effect.

Xiao Yu nodded, then left with the silent Xiao Rui.

After a few breaths.

Cui Shenji said admiringly: "Brother Du, you are becoming more and more capable now. Even Duke Song has taken the initiative to talk to you!"

"My brother and I don't have your ability. Duke Song didn't even look at us just now!"

Hearing Choi Sun-ki's sour words, Du He smiled and shook his head.

After a while, under the command of Xiao Rui, servants from the Duke of Song's Mansion came in carrying plates of delicious food.

Just as Du He and his friends were enjoying their meal, Xiao Kai came over with his new ninth concubine to toast them.

When Du He saw the burly and plump bride, his hand raised in the air seemed to freeze.

"Fuck!"