This made Li Shimin anxious, and he wanted to trade one for one with me.

Cheng Jun looked at him speechlessly and said, "Alright, it's getting late. You should hurry back to the palace and not keep the people there anxious."

"You don't need to worry about the King of Wei. That's between me and the King of Wei. I have a way to handle it."

Li Chengqian's expression brightened, knowing that he had no intention of reporting his thoughts to Li Shimin. He smiled broadly and asked, "Is there anything I can do to help?"

Cheng Jun thought for a moment and said, "Don't get involved, you're just helping out."

"..."

"That sounds so strange..." Li Chengqian muttered to himself, then nodded.

"Then I'm going back."

Cheng Jun escorted him to the outside of the mansion. On his return, he smelled the aroma of food, sniffed, and just then saw Cheng Zhong approaching. He asked:

"Uncle Zhong, why does it smell like food?"

Cheng Zhong said with a smile, "This old servant thought that since Sanlang is back so late, he must not have eaten yet, so I prepared some food. Would Sanlang like some?"

How considerate... Cheng Jun rubbed his rumbling stomach, smiled, and asked:

"Where are my eldest and second eldest brothers? Have they eaten?"

"The eldest and second sons have already eaten."

Cheng Zhong couldn't help but chuckle and said, "However, they still want to eat some more."

Cheng Jun smiled and followed Cheng Zhong into the main room. Cheng Chumo was holding chopsticks. Seeing him approach, he grinned and waved.

"Third brother, come and eat with me."

Cheng Jun sat down beside them and ate heartily. After finishing dinner, he returned to his room.

I hadn't been lying down for long.

Suddenly, a loud bang was heard, and the door was kicked open.

Having been in the Tang Dynasty for some time, Cheng Jun had gotten used to the way everyone in the Cheng family did things. Hearing the noise, he knew that Cheng Yaojin had arrived. He calmly sat up and looked towards the door.

Sure enough, Cheng Yaojin stood at the door, staring at him with a dark expression.

"I heard you got into a fight with the King of Wei today?"

Cheng Yaojin questioned.

Cheng Jun looked at him and said, "Lift up and talk to me."

Cheng Yaojin walked in carrying a Xuanhua battle axe.

Cheng Jun glanced at the Xuanhua battle axe in his hand, his eyes clearing slightly. He sat up straight and said earnestly:

"It's alright if you don't look up, Dad."

Cheng Yaojin walked up to him, stared at him, and asked, "I heard that even His Majesty couldn't stop you from fighting against the King of Wei?"

Cheng Jun explained, "The King of Wei provoked me first."

Cheng Yaojin snorted coldly and said, "I've already heard about your affairs."

As he spoke, he grabbed Cheng Jun's arm and said, "Put your clothes on and come with me to the palace. We're going to argue with His Majesty."

So he's here to stand up for me... Cheng Jun finally understood why Cheng Yaojin had sought him out. It turned out the Xuanhua axe was intended for Li Shimin. He was both amused and exasperated.

"Father, are you going to fight His Majesty?"

Cheng Yaojin slammed his Xuanhua axe into the ground and shouted:

"I've died several times alongside His Majesty. What right does this Prince Wei, a mere prince, have to act so arrogantly in front of my son?!"

"If His Majesty doesn't give me an explanation, I'll never rest in peace with him!"

Cheng Jun asked, "What do you want to do if this isn't over?"

"What's wrong?"

Cheng Yaojin sneered, "I resign! This Xuanhua battle axe was a gift from His Majesty, and I'm returning it to him!"

So that's how it goes... Cheng Jun twitched the corner of his mouth. He thought Cheng Yaojin was a real tiger, but he didn't expect him to be so calm and using a strategy of retreat to advance.

Cheng Jun pondered for a moment and said, "Father, it's not that bad, I have a way."

Cheng Yaojin raised an eyebrow and asked, "What method?"

Cheng Jun said, "I am now the teacher of the King of Wei, and I have also found six other teachers for him."

Cheng Yaojin waved his hand and said, "What's the use of that? His Majesty doesn't blame the King of Wei, so nothing you do will make a difference."

Clearly, he was aware of the extent to which Prince Wei was favored, surpassing all other princes, and Li Shimin was determined to protect Prince Wei.

Cheng Jun solemnly said, "Therefore, my purpose is to make His Majesty blame the Prince of Wei."

Cheng Yaojin frowned and said, "Why don't you just tell His Majesty directly?"

Cheng Jun spread his hands and said, "To be blunt, His Majesty will not agree. You know that Prince Wei is His Majesty's most favored son."

Cheng Yaojin suddenly realized, "So you've been circling around here?"

Cheng Jun reminded him, "This is called a roundabout approach."

Cheng Yaojin looked him up and down, then nodded slightly and said, "Hearing you say that, I feel much more at ease. Is there anything I can do to help?"

Cheng Jun thought for a moment and said, "I do have a favor to ask of you."

"What's the deal?"

Cheng Jun said, "Twenty days from now, His Majesty will review the results of our teaching of the Prince of Wei. I hope that Uncle Yuchi will be present on that day."

Cheng Yaojin nodded. "That's easy. I'll talk to him tomorrow. Is there anything else you need me to do?"

Cheng Jun shook his head and said, "That's all."

"I do have something to tell you."

Cheng Yaojin poked Cheng Jun's shoulder with his finger and said with a stern face, "If you get bullied in the future, don't think about getting revenge yourself. Tell me first, and I'll stand up for you."

“Every time you get bullied, you're the one who finds a way to retaliate, while your old man isn’t even dead yet! Don’t you know that makes me look useless?”

Cheng Jun smiled and said, "Okay!"

Cheng Yaojin was satisfied and waved his hand, saying, "You can rest now, no need to see me off."

After that, he turned and left.

Cheng Jun watched his departing figure and couldn't help but smile. He then turned around and went back into the house, where he lay down on the tatami mat to rest.

…………

Silent all night.

The next morning, Cheng Jun got up with a yawn, walked to the desk, and opened the calendar.

Today is the sixth day of the seventh lunar month.

Cheng Jun thought for a moment, picked up his pen, and wrote "Tuesday" after the date of July 6th on the calendar.

After finishing everything, Cheng Jun opened the door, washed up, and headed to the palace.

Morning court.

As the civil and military officials took turns presenting their reports, Li Shimin listened while glaring at Cheng Jun.

All the civil and military officials looked at Cheng Jun. They had also heard about the matter concerning the Prince of Wei, and couldn't help but admire him. He was truly a man who didn't hold grudges overnight.

His Majesty dotes on the Prince of Wei so much, yet he still dares to defy him.

The key point is that he actually won...

Anyone else would have felt uneasy under Li Shimin's gaze, but Cheng Jun remained calm and composed, even occasionally giving Li Shimin a kind smile.

Li Shimin almost broke down in his guard when he saw it.

"Dismiss the court!"

As Li Shimin stormed off, the civil and military officials respectfully saw him off, then cast a sympathetic glance at Cheng Jun.

Cheng Jun ignored it and was thinking about what he should do today.

At this moment, Yuchi Jingde, whose face was as black as charcoal, grinned and walked over, nudged him with his elbow, and chuckled, "Nephew Chuxia, do you see? His Majesty is keeping the fire burning for you."

Cheng Jun pondered for a moment and said, "I'm not afraid."

Yuchi Jingde laughed and said, "That's right. If you were afraid, you wouldn't have gone to fight against the King of Wei."

"By the way, I heard from your father that you want me to meet His Majesty on the day His Majesty reviews the Prince of Wei's studies?"

Cheng Jun nodded and said, "Yes."

Yuchi Jingde asked curiously, "How do you plan to meet them?"

Cheng Jun leaned closer to him and whispered, "What if you do this then..."

After listening, Yuchi Jingde nodded and said, "I understand. When that day comes, I will cooperate with you."

Cheng Jun said gratefully, "Thank you very much, Uncle Yuchi."

Yuchi Jingde waved his hand and said, "We're all family, no need to be polite. If you feel bad about not giving me a gift, just send me some flatbread. I haven't had flatbread in a long time, and I'm starting to miss it."

Cheng Jun smiled and said, "No problem."

After bidding farewell to Yuchi Jingde, Cheng Jun went to the Wei King's living quarters.

At this moment, in the living quarters of King Wei, Wei Zheng sat upright, expounding on the principles of being a person, while King Wei himself bowed his head and silently copied books.

Wei Zheng then noticed Cheng Jun approaching, frowned, stood up, walked outside the hall, and asked in a low voice:

"You fought with the King of Wei yesterday?"

Cheng Jun was surprised, "How did you know?"

Wei Zheng pointed inside the hall, "The King of Wei's hand is swollen like a pig's trotter. Who wouldn't know he's been beaten?"

Cheng Jun thought for a moment and said, "I also spanked your buttocks."