Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

After hearing Du He's words, Li Yi, Yin Yushan and Linglong blushed.

However, they did not refuse, but bit their lower lips and nodded slightly.

Du He's face lit up with joy, then he stood up and said.

"Ladies, it's late, go back and rest."

"Ah."

The three of them nodded slightly.

Before they left, they tightly grasped the underwear drawings drawn by Du He in their hands.

After returning to the dormitory.

Li Yi said coquettishly, "Husband, you have more and more quirks now."

"You used to be a refined and handsome gentleman, full of talent and integrity, but now you're actually doing these shameful things..."

In her opinion, the new style of underwear does not look very practical.

And the husband wanted them to do it just to satisfy his special fetish.

Chen Fan said with a smile: "Yier, once you make new clothes, you will know its wonderful uses."

Li Yi pouted and said, "Okay."

Because Du He was going to Cuiwei Palace tomorrow and it was already late, Li Yi did not let Du He do anything else.

The next day.

After the court meeting of all officials.

Du He went to the Ministry of Works to get a bottle of alcohol, and then, escorted by his attendants, he leisurely headed to Cuiwei Palace.

On the road.

Du He's right eyelid kept twitching, and he always felt like something bad was going to happen.

This was the first time his eyelids twitched so violently since he traveled to the Tang Dynasty.

Du He frowned and murmured in his heart.

"A twitching left eyelid is a blessing, a twitching right eyelid is a curse. Will there be trouble on this trip?"

"You must not touch Wu Meiniang!"

Du He believed that the only threat in Cuiwei Palace was the ambitious woman Wu Meiniang.

If you lose control and fall for her trick, the consequences will be disastrous.

...

Two hours later.

Du He was escorted to Cuiwei Palace by the guards, and was summoned into the main hall by Li Shimin after Lai Ji's notification.

On the imperial platform.

Li Shimin's complexion looked slightly better, but he still looked obviously ill.

It was obvious that the disease he suffered from was still eroding his body.

Du He withdrew his gaze, walked quickly to the center of the hall, and bowed to Li Shimin.

"See Your Majesty."

Looking at the young Du He, a trace of memory appeared on Li Shimin's face.

At Du He's age, he was very strong and always returned with a full load when he went hunting on horseback.

He also favored the concubines in the palace with ease.

I’m old now!

After feeling emotional in his heart, Li Shimin waved his hand and said with a smile.

"No gift."

"Sit down and talk."

Du He bowed again and then walked to the side of the hall and sat down.

When facing Li Shimin alone, Du He always felt uncomfortable and didn't know what topic to talk about.

It’s more comfortable to get along with Li Chengqian, there’s no restraint.

When Li Shimin saw the porcelain in Du He's hand, he raised his finger and pointed, asking with curiosity on his face.

"Du He, is the porcelain bottle in your hand filled with alcohol?"

Du He nodded and said, "Your Majesty, it is filled with alcohol."

"Show it up."

"promise."

Du He responded.

Before he could stand up, Lai Ji, the interpreter, came over and put the porcelain in Li Shimin's hands.

When Li Shimin opened the cork, a strong smell of wine immediately hit his nose.

He asked in astonishment: "Du He, isn't this just strong liquor?"

Then Li Shimin sniffed it several times and poured some alcohol on the table.

After carefully observing for a few breaths, Li Shimin pointed at Du He and said unhappily.

"Du He, you bastard, you actually tried to fool me with strong liquor!"

Du He smiled and said, "Your Majesty, alcohol is a highly concentrated liquor. However, because the concentration is too high, it cannot be used for drinking, otherwise it will cause poisoning."

Then Du He explained alcohol.

After a cup of tea.

Li Shimin stroked his beard and nodded, saying, "Du He, what's wrong with your brain? How come you even know such knowledge?"

Although he was still confused, it was enough for him to know the effect of the alcohol.

Du He humbly replied, "Your Majesty, I only have a basic understanding. I still need to continue reading and studying."

Li Shimin nodded with satisfaction.

If you have a desire to study and learn, you can keep improving, which is a great thing.

Li Shimin then asked, "Du He, what is the current progress of the campaign against the Eastern Turks, Xueyantuo, and Western Turks?"

Du He immediately reported the latest situation to Li Shimin in detail.

After listening.

Li Shimin said with satisfaction: "Not bad!"

"We conquered the five kingdoms of Kucha, Khotan, Shule, Zhujupo, and Pamirs without a single drop of blood, and even got the Western Turks to help us deal with the Xueyantuo and Eastern Turks!"

"It seems that before the cold winter arrives this year, we can take Xueyantuo and Eastern Turkestan."

As an enlightened emperor, Li Shimin was not as pedantic as Chu Suiliang and other ministers.

In his view, expanding territory would inevitably lead to bloodshed and sacrifice, and any means would reduce the casualties of the Tang Dynasty soldiers, so any tricks could be used.

Li Shimin then asked about recent events in the court, and Du He answered seriously regardless of whether Li Shimin knew the information or not.

After talking about the affairs of the court.

Li Shimin stared at Du He without saying anything.

Du He also sat upright, not looking around.

He guessed in his heart that the reason why Li Shimin was staring at him was nothing more than the matter of taking a concubine.

After a long time.

Li Shimin finally opened his mouth and asked, "Du He, I heard that you recently took in a concubine?"

Sure enough!

Du He bowed and said, "Your Majesty, the concubine I have taken in is named Yin Yushan, the niece of Concubine Yin."

"Before I took a concubine, I had already obtained Princess Chengyang's prior permission."

After saying this, Du He felt a little worried.

Could it be that Li Shimin, this old man, wants to vent his anger on his daughter?

Li Shimin laughed and scolded: "Yier has never had her own opinion, and she obeys you. Naturally, she will not refuse your request."

"Be nicer to Yi'er in the future, boy. If I find out that you bully her, I won't forgive you."

Fortunately.

Du He immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

He quickly clasped his fists and replied, "Your Majesty, I will definitely treat Yi'er well."

Just then, Wu Meiniang walked in from outside the hall.

When she saw Du He sitting in the hall, a look of joy appeared on her face.

But she only glanced at it and quickly looked away.

She walked straight up to the imperial platform and bowed gracefully to Li Shimin.

"Your Majesty, the Indian sorcerer Ersabomei has refined three elixirs."

"Divine Doctor Sun and Divine Doctor Zhen have both examined it. They say the elixir is fine, but their efficacy is still unknown."

"Your Majesty, do you need to take the elixir now?"

Upon hearing that the elixir had been refined, Li Shimin stood up excitedly and said with some anticipation.

"Now that the elixir is ready, I will give it a try!"

He had tried all the medicines prescribed by the imperial physician and Sun Simiao, but none of them could provide a fundamental cure for his rheumatism and other hidden illnesses.

Although the elixir developed by the Indian sorcerer may not be useful, he was unwilling to give it a try.

What if it works?

When Li Shimin walked to Du He's side, he suddenly stopped.

He waved at Du He and said, "Du He, come with me and see this legendary longevity elixir!"