The Prodigal Son of Zhenguan

The blasting rods in the yard were ringing, and the atmosphere in the house became lively again because of the distribution of rewards.

The box was opened, and it was full of copper coins wrapped in red cloth. Li Fu personally distributed rewards to them to ask for good luck.

The servants who received the rewards took the copper coins from Li Fu's hands, while constantly saying auspicious words and bowing to thank Li Fu.

Li Fu was smiling.

Who doesn't like to hear good words?

It's the New Year, and I like to hear auspicious words, and I feel comfortable when I hear them.

After distributing the rewards, Li Fu found a soft place to sit down, cross his legs, and lean on the backrest.

Xiao Tao took a blanket and covered Li Fu's feet.

Li Fu looked at the lively scene in the house, and he was very happy under the slight intoxication.

Now, he has money, power, so-so, after all, he is a royal relative, although he has no real power, but his reputation is scary, and ordinary people dare not provoke him.

The only flaw is that he doesn't have a bunch of lackeys following him, some to help him lead the dog, some to help him carry the bird cage.

When he walks on the most prosperous street in Chang'an City, he will see a beautiful young lady and take the initiative to greet her... or something.

"If you are really sleepy, just take a nap. So many people are staying up together today. It's okay. Besides, there will be a big court meeting tomorrow, and you have to go to the palace early. His Majesty will give a banquet in Taiji Palace at noon. You still have to rest up. Tomorrow, there will be a lot of trouble." Xiao Tao knelt beside Li Fu and reminded him in a low voice.

"It's okay. I'm not that sleepy now." Li Fu smiled and waved his hand.

He asked Shitou to play dice and mahjong. The night is long, so he always has to find some fun for everyone.

It's the New Year, throwing dice and playing a few coins is harmless.

On the night of New Year's Eve, if you deliberately don't go to bed, you will feel very sleepy. This is the case with Li Fu. In the second half of the night, he was drowsy, but the people in the house were still having fun.

Li Fu let them go, and asked Xiao Tao and Shitou to watch the charcoal fire in the house, and he found a corner to take a nap.

Xiao Tao was right, there was a big court meeting tomorrow, and it would take at least until the afternoon.

Before dawn, Li Fu started to clean up.

At this time, the people in the house had dispersed, and everyone was sleepy at this time, but they had finished staying up for the New Year. After waking up tomorrow, they had to clean up the house, especially this house.

"My dear, it's time to get up." Xiao Tao came to Li Fu and woke him up.

Xiao Tao also did not sleep all night, but she did not dare to go to bed before Li Fu entered the palace. If she overslept and delayed her husband from entering the palace to attend the grand court meeting, it would be a sin.

Li Fu opened his eyes hazily, got up, and went back to the room with Xiao Tao.

The hot water in the room was ready. Li Fu washed his face and woke up completely.

The night before, Li Fu's court clothes had been found and placed in the room.

Li Fu changed into court clothes and put on a cloak.

Wu Liangye was waiting at the gate in a carriage.

A hand warmer was also prepared in the carriage.

The morning was so cold that even if he was wearing a cloak and curled up inside, he could still feel the cold coming towards him.

His face was almost stiff.

This was his first time attending a grand court meeting, but he would have to do it every year in the future.

Even if he was just pretending today, he had to keep pretending.

Such a big occasion only happens once a year. If he fails to keep up, Li Shimin's desk will probably be filled with memorials from the censors impeaching him the next day.

Encouraged by Li Shimin, these censors in the court dared to speak out.

They dared to say anything.

Anyway, the emperor would not blame them, but would praise them for speaking the truth.

After a while, they will probably "report the matter on rumors".

No matter whether the matter happened or not, as long as there is a little rumor, they will report it first...

Li Fu got on the carriage and sat in the carriage. Wu Liangye drove the carriage towards the direction of the palace.

"When did everyone leave in the evening?" Li Fu asked.

"It was about half an hour ago." Wu Liangye said, "Everyone was having a great time, and they were having fun until the middle of the night. Butler Zhao said that everyone was tired after a night's work, so he told them not to pack up yet, but to go back and rest and sleep, and to clean up in the afternoon when they woke up."

So the room is still in a mess until now.

"Wait until the evening, and heat up the leftovers from yesterday, and have another meal." Wu Liangye said, "My dear, there is a food box on the carriage, and there are hot cakes in the food box. If you are hungry, just bring it up."I'll eat something before the big court meeting. If it's a big court meeting, we have to wait until noon for the banquet, which will take a long time."

It's still dark outside now. It will take a long time to wait until noon for the banquet.

Li Fu simply took a hot pancake wrapped in oil paper and put it in his arms.

It's warm and filling, which is good.

Walking to the street outside, Li Fu reached out and opened the thick curtain of the carriage, looking out the window. Today is the New Year's Day, and it's still early. There are no people on the street. Even if you occasionally see a carriage or hear the movement of a carriage, it is other officials and nobles who are rushing to the palace to attend the big court meeting.

"My dear, we have arrived at Xuanwu Gate." Wu Liangye said.

"Okay, you go back and rest first, and wait until Weishi, and then you come to the palace gate to pick me up." Li Fu urged.

"Yes." "Wu Liangye responded.

Li Fu stood at the gate of the palace, watching Wu Liangye leave, then turned and walked into the palace and into the Xuanwu Gate.

Li Fu sighed, the Xuanwu Gate is now quiet, with majestic palace walls and heavy city gates.

It's so quiet as if nothing has ever happened here.

The floor is clean.

"Why did His Royal Highness the Prince of Jingyang stop here? Why didn't he leave?"

Just when Li Fu was distracted, he heard someone talking behind him.

Turning around, he saw Wei Zheng wearing a green official uniform, walking towards him leisurely.

"Doctor Wei, good morning." Li Fu bowed.

"Your Royal Highness is here earlier than me. I wonder who you are waiting for?" Wei Zheng asked with a smile.

"I'm not waiting for anyone. I'm just looking back at the past. "Li Fu smiled and said, "If Doctor Wei had entered the Tiance Palace earlier, his talent would not have been buried until Your Majesty ascended the throne."

"The past cannot be retrieved. People should look forward. What happened in the past is not important. What matters is what will happen in the future." Wei Zheng said.

Xuanwu Gate... Wei Zheng suggested that Li Jiancheng take the initiative to kill Li Shimin. It's a pity. If Li Jiancheng listened to Wei Zheng and took the initiative, it would be unknown who would win.