"Ke'er, come here and let father hug you." In Kunning Palace, Lu Zhaoci took the main seat. Next to him were Cui Yingying and other daughters, as well as two sons, Lu Chengsi and Lu Ke.

The family banquet held by Lu Zhaoci. This kind of situation is often held in the palace. After all, Lu Zhaoci’s thoughts come from later generations, and the concept of family is still very important, and there are only these few women around him to hold the family banquet.

It is also very convenient. At the very least, it can enhance each other's feelings. Of course, this is what Lu Zhaoci thinks. As for whether the daughters or future sons and daughters think so, Lu Zhaoci doesn't know.

"Father." There was a hint of joy on Lu Ke's face, and he rushed towards Lu Zhaoci with his chubby little feet. In any case, the child at this time had no scheming.

"This boy looks like me. But I was not so precocious at that time." Lu Zhaoci hugged Lu Ke in his arms with a smile and said: "When he is older, let him study in the south study room!

Together with Chengsi, haha! It’s not bad for two brothers to study together and support each other.”

"Your Majesty, the Prince of Lujiang County is so smart, and Chengsi is dull by nature. If they are together, I'm afraid..." A look of embarrassment appeared on Yin Mingyue's face.

"Afraid of what? I wasn't very stupid back then. Even my second uncle is probably still calling me a fool even now!" Lu Zhaoci shouted calmly: "Don't think that if you are not talented, just think that this kid will be ordinary in the future.

People, my sons are not ordinary people. Look, Lu Ke, he is very smart now. If he doesn’t work hard, he may not even be as good as the heir in the future? Do you know how I got to the position I am today? It’s not because

I am clever, not because I have good luck, these are all nonsense, but because of the disunity of the Li family members, I was given this opportunity to inherit my father-in-law's empire. If my son is also not united, what will happen to me in the future?

I don’t know why Jiangshan is owned by others?”

"Who is your Majesty planning to take as your teacher?" Cui Yingying asked cautiously.

"Kong Yinda is the teacher, and Cen Wenwen and the others have to come every few days to teach them how to behave. Li Jing, hey, forget it, general! Xu Shiji also comes a few days a month to teach them how to march.

The principle behind fighting is to wait until they grow up to see their interest!" Lu Zhaoci waved his hand.

"Your Majesty, can I become a disciple alone?" Yang Ning'er said while stopping the silver chopsticks in her hand.

"Become a disciple alone? Is it necessary to be a disciple alone?" Lu Zhaoci said thoughtfully: "If you are a disciple alone, something like the Li family may happen in the future. This matter cannot be considered." Yang Ning'er and others

When people hear this, they dare not say anything more.

Lu Zhaoci also became very interested because of this matter. He only took a few bites before letting the girls disperse, but she stayed in Kunning Palace. Cui Yingying seemed to have read Lu Zhaoci's thoughts.

After being served and bathed in fragrant soup, Fang lay in Lu Zhaoci's arms.

"Is there someone outside clamoring for the establishment of a prince?"

Lu Zhaoci looked at Cui Yingying in surprise. It was quite rare for Cui Yingying to ask about outside affairs since they got married. What's more, she actually asked about the prince's affairs at this moment, which surprised him even more.

"If I were not a daughter of the Cui family, I am afraid that Your Majesty would have already decreed to make Chengzu the crown prince. Your Majesty, are you right?" Cui Yingying's eyes were like a sharp sword, piercing Lu Zhao.

There are many masks in front of Ci.

Lu Zhaoci sighed deeply and said: "You also know about the war in the late Sui Dynasty. Emperor Yang himself was one of the reasons, but more of it was the aristocratic family. These people only see their own family. There is no such thing.

I am also very worried about the concept of the imperial court. Once Chengzu becomes the prince, not only the Guanlong family will not agree, but more importantly, the Guandong family, Master Cui Ren does not know how many times he has mentioned it in front of me, either explicitly or covertly.

, even this time about the Zheng family in Xingyang, those old guys actually made a fuss about implementing the policy of sharing the land with the family in exchange for the position of prince. They can't see the hope of the family's rise in me. I am different from

Yang Guang doesn't like luxury, let alone building palaces or anything like that. If there is a war, I will be invincible, and there will be no incident like Emperor Yang of Sui Dynasty. The people are all with me, so they

They dare not come out to oppose me. They can only place their hope for the rise of the family on my next generation, so they encourage me to make Chengzu the prince. Once I agree with them and Chengzu makes the prince, I am most afraid.

The most important thing is that the Xuanwu Sect will happen in the future. Lu Ke is so smart at a young age. Today, Yang Ning'er wants to find him a teacher. When this son becomes an adult, he may challenge the crown prince's position, just like Li Shimin.

Same, in this way, not only will I repay Chengzu, but I will also harm my country.”….

"Does the emperor mean that he is not going to establish a crown prince?" Cui Yingying asked in surprise.

"That's not true. When the time is right, I will naturally establish a prince. Not only to protect our children, but more importantly, to protect our country." Lu Zhaoci gently patted Cui Yingying's delicate body and said: "

It's getting late, let's take a rest!" Upon hearing this, Cui Yingying's pink face turned shy, and her eyes seemed to be dripping with water. A moment later, she heard a gasping sound in the hall.

In the Xuande Hall, Changsun Wuji has not left the palace. He is on duty tonight. If something big happens tonight, he will have to deal with it, or he will have to report it to Lu Zhaoci.

"Lord Changsun, Chen Cang is writing urgently." At this moment, the palace door opened wide. Changsun Wuji looked over in surprise, only to see a handsome young man walking over. Who could he be if he wasn't Changsun Wujia.

"Wugu, why are you still in the palace late at night? Aren't you afraid of others laughing at you?" Changsun Wuji stood up and said with a slightly angry expression.

"Brother, at this time, do you still have the mind to care about these things?" Changsun Wugou said dissatisfied: "Besides, where can the little sister go? At this time, I am afraid that everyone in Chang'an City knows that Changsun Wugou has entered the palace.

I have become Lu Zhaoci’s woman.”

"Presumptuous." Changsun Wuji shouted coldly: "Don't say such nonsense."

"Hmph, this Zhizhigao was originally his trick." Changsun Wugou snorted coldly: "Brother, look at this, Wang Shichong was killed. More than 200 members of his family were killed."

After saying that, he threw the memorial in front of Changsun Wuji and snorted coldly.

"Shuhou Wang Shichong!" Changsun Wuji heard the words and quickly took the memorial up. When he opened it, he found that it was indeed written by the Chencang County Magistrate. The content of what he wrote was exactly what happened in Chencang Post House. Shuhou Wang Shichong

Everyone including Shan Xiongxin and others were killed, and even the three-year-old child was not spared. It was also pointed out that the murderer might be Dugu Xiude, the governor of Dingzhou.

"Dugu Xiude?" Changsun Wuji's eyes were straight and his face was pale.

"It is this person. My little sister remembers that Wang Shichong killed Dugu Xiude's father and his entire family. The two of them were enemies, but His Majesty sent this person to escort Wang Shichong.

Shu, it can be seen that His Majesty has long had the intention of getting rid of Wang Shichong. He did this deliberately." Changsun Wugao snorted coldly.

"If I were a brother, I would do the same thing as a brother." Changsun Wuji said quietly: "Don't forget Dou Jiande. This man was a benevolent lord of his generation and had great prestige in Hebei, but your majesty still killed him

He, Wang Shichong, was cruel and unkind in Luoyang. He repeatedly resisted the Heavenly Army, but in the end he surrendered. Because of this, His Majesty spared his life. However, he was really unwilling to kill this person, so he secretly agreed.

Let Dugu Xiude kill this person."

"this?"

"Sir, Wei Ting, the Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment, said that there is an important matter and I want to see Your Majesty." The eldest grandson Wugu was just waiting to tell the difference when suddenly a chamberlain broke in.

"What a major event, don't you know that His Majesty has already gone to bed at this time?" Changsun Wuji said dissatisfied: "Let him come to see Your Majesty tomorrow!"

"Brother, Wei Ting is here..."

"Shut up, the important affairs of the imperial court are beyond your knowledge." Changsun Wuji's eyes widened, and there was a trace of majesty on his fat face. Changsun Wuji felt panicked.

Finally, he took a few steps back, not daring to ask.

"Why are you still standing there, just reply to him like this." Changsun Wuji coldly snorted at the chamberlain.

"Yes, yes." Seeing that the waiter didn't dare to tell the difference, he quickly retreated.

"Quick, quick, change clothes, I have to go see the emperor." After the chamberlain left, Changsun Wuji's round face showed a trace of panic, and he quickly called to Changsun Wujia and said...

The eldest son, Sun Wugou, looked at his brother whose attitude changed drastically. He was extremely surprised and couldn't help but said: "Brother, why are you so panicked? Didn't you just say that His Majesty has gone to bed and cannot be disturbed?".

"Wei Ting can't disturb His Majesty, but I have to disturb Your Majesty at this time, otherwise His Majesty will be passive tomorrow." Changsun Wuji quickly explained: "What does Wei Ting do? He is the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment and is on trial.

The Zheng family in Xingyang. The Zheng family is from the Guandong family and is the enemy of the Guanlong family. Wei Ting has long been preparing to weaken the power of the Guandong family. This is a good opportunity. He came to see His Majesty late at night, obviously he has

With absolute evidence, the Zheng family in Xingyang can be put to death, and even other Guandong families are involved. In this case, Your Majesty will have to deal with the Guandong family. If this is the case, the three pillars of Guandong, Guanzhong and Jiangzuo in the imperial court

The situation will be broken, which is something Your Majesty does not want to see. So I have to disturb Your Majesty at this time." Changsun Wugou nodded after hearing this.

"Your Majesty, Sun Wuji, the minister's servant, wants to see you." Outside Kunning Palace, Eunuch Cheng, the manager of the harem, said cautiously.

"Auxiliary machine? What is he doing here at this time?" Lu Zhaoci is a young man after all. After some exercise, he became more energetic. Hearing the noise outside, he got up at once. Under the brocade quilt, exposed

Cui Yingying's skin is as smooth as snow.

"Let him wait outside." Lu Zhaoci thought for a moment, then reached out and took the brocade robe. After tidying it up a little, he left the palace and headed towards the outer hall.

"I pay homage to Your Majesty. I ask your Majesty's pardon for disturbing you late at night." As soon as Changsun Wuji saw Lu Zhaoci coming, he hurriedly paid his respects.

"Get up! It's nothing important. If you want to come with the auxiliary machine, you won't come to disturb me." Lu Zhaoci waved his hand lightly and said: "Tell me what happened that made Master Pu She break into the palace late at night.

"

"Your Majesty, there are two things coming here. The first thing is that Chencang Ling sent a report to the residence, saying that the Marquis of Shu was killed in Chencang Posthouse. The murderer may be Dugu Xiude, the governor of Dingzhou." Changsun.

Wuji said quickly.

"Dugu Xiude is wanted." Lu Zhaoci said without thinking: "Is there anything else?" Obviously he didn't want to get entangled in this matter anymore. When Changsun Wuji saw this, he knew that Wang Shichong's family's death was in vain.

Now, Lu Zhaoci's so-called wanted list will probably only wait for the news to pass in two or three years, and this Dugu Xiude will be able to appear openly in Chang'an City again. However, since Lu Zhaoci has spoken about this matter, Changsun Wuji will naturally also

I just wanted to say more, not to mention that Wang Shichong was the one who deserved to die.

"One more thing is that Wei Ting, the Minister of Punishment, was asking for an audience outside the palace, but he was blocked by the minister." Changsun Wuji said cautiously.

"How could you, um, auxiliary machine, tell me what Wei Ting is doing here without permission?" Lu Zhaoci glanced at Changsun Wuji with a somewhat thoughtful look, but he didn't care that Changsun Wuji made the decision without permission.

However, at that moment of majesty, Changsun Wuji felt as if the sky was falling. He couldn't help but feel a cold feeling on his back, and he must have been soaked all over.

"In my humble opinion, I am afraid that Sir Wei must have grasped something, so he is in such a hurry to enter the palace to meet the saint." Changsun Wuji glanced at Lu Zhaoci cautiously.

"Your Majesty, Sun Wugou said that he has something to ask for." At this time, Eunuch Cheng's high-pitched voice sounded again. Upon hearing this, Changsun Wuji secretly complained in his heart, and his head dropped even lower.

Lu Zhaoci showed a hint of joy on his lips, but soon disappeared without a trace. He waved his hand and said, "Let her in!" Seeing this, Changsun Wuji had no choice but to sigh deeply and step aside.

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"I pay my respects to Your Majesty." After the eldest grandson Wugu came in, he paid homage to Lu Zhaoci and said, "Wei Ting, the Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment, is waiting outside the palace for an order. He said that he has something important to ask to see Your Majesty."

"Why are you still outside?" Lu Zhaoci and Changsun Wuji looked at each other, with a hint of surprise in their eyes. Lu Zhaoci even showed a hint of worry on his face, and Wei Ting was still outside at this time.

Obviously, conclusive evidence has been obtained, and this evidence is not only detrimental to the Zheng family, but also to the Guandong family, so they are so determined to demand to see Lu Zhaoci.

"Your Majesty, do you think we have summoned the commanders of the Jin Yiwei? Judging from their strength, I am afraid they will know what kind of evidence Wei Ting has caught." Changsun Wuji on the side rolled his eyes and reminded him immediately.

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Chapter completed!