100 ways to trick a boy into going to sleep

Chapter 849 Begonia Spring

Li Shude's kind smile visibly froze on his face.

Unfortunately, Li Jie was looking down at the moment and didn't see the fascinating changes in his father's expression.

"Have a meal."

Li Jie didn't know why his father suddenly got angry.

Logically speaking, his father should be happy that he shared his father's and brothers' burdens!

The atmosphere at the dining table became cold and eerie. He kept his head down, silently eating, not daring to make a sound.

Li Shude was initially relatively calm.

However, one cannot endure; the more one endures, the angrier and more uncomfortable one becomes. After only a few bites, he slammed his chopsticks down again.

Do you have any private dealings with your brother and sister-in-law?

Although Li Jie didn't know why his father asked this, he had to answer, "Yes."

Upon hearing this, the man's lips unconsciously tightened.

How did we meet?

We met in the marketplace.

"Which of you, your brother or you, knew her earlier?"

"Brother."

Li Shude remained silent for a moment, then picked up his teacup and took a small sip.

"you like her."

Li Jie hadn't expected his father to see through his feelings for Jin Huan so easily, and a hint of joy flashed across his eyes without any attempt to hide it.

Indeed, no one knows a son better than his father! However, brothers fighting each other may create a rift between them.

No parent wants their two sons to fall in love with the same woman!

Ordinary families might only complain a little, but if this happened in the royal family and became the talk of the town, it would be a laughing stock.

In the end, only the one who revels will suffer.

For a moment, my mind was racing with a thousand thoughts.

He hurriedly suppressed the turmoil in his eyes and denied it, saying, "Sanhu has no romantic feelings for his brother and sister-in-law whatsoever."

Li Shude was young once too, but his son was still a bit too inexperienced. He could easily see through Sanhu's little scheme.

But in the end, they didn't delve into the details and point it out.

"In the blink of an eye, you've grown up. Is there any woman you admire? Tell me, and I will bestow a marriage upon you."

Li Jie's relaxed body tensed instantly, and he even stammered as he spoke: "The Three Barbarians only wish to crush the Xiongnu. Before achieving any victories, they have no intention of starting a family!"

Li Shude frowned and lightly scolded, "Nonsense! None of you brothers are married, and not one of you is a worry for me!"

Li Jie hurriedly knelt down, head bowed, but his words remained firm: "I beg Your Majesty to grant my request!"

Seeing him like this gave Li Shude a headache. He waved his hand and told him to sit down and talk.

"Since ancient times, one must cultivate oneself, regulate one's family, govern the state, and bring peace to the world. If you don't do the first part well, how can you do the second part well?"

"Father, why don't you go and urge my second brother first?"

Li Shude rolled his eyes at him, and was about to lecture him when he suddenly remembered something else, so he casually mentioned, "I sent someone to inform Shimin earlier, and judging by the days, he should arrive in about two days."

Li Jie nodded and hummed in agreement, but his attitude wasn't particularly enthusiastic.

Knowing about the power struggles among his sons, Li Shude didn't dwell on the matter, only glancing sideways at Su Sixu.

Su Sixu quickly bowed and came over: "What are your orders, Your Majesty?"

"Go and invite the Crown Prince and Crown Princess over."

"Yes."

As soon as the man left, he turned to Li Jie and asked, "I heard that Madam Shen is pregnant. Is that true?"

"What?! She's pregnant?!"

Li Jie was so shocked he almost dropped the bowls and chopsticks on the table!

Immediately, he slammed his hand on the heavy dining table, his voice booming: "This is impossible! Absolutely impossible!"