Jiuxi

Chapter 134 Chapter 133 [Third Prince]

"it's me."

Lu Chen's answer was extremely concise, and he didn't even include an honorific.

The atmosphere in the room suddenly became solemn.

Li Zongjian's face remained as usual, and he suddenly laughed softly, and said condescendingly: "I heard yesterday that my father conferred the title of Prince of Kaiguo County on you, awarded you the title of Captain of Qingche, and promoted you to Huaizhou." Captain Rui Shiying, just to commend you for your contribution in the war in northern Xinjiang."

Lu Chen said calmly: "This is His Majesty's great love for me. In fact, I feel that I deserve it."

"There is no need to be so modest."

Li Zongjian spoke in a leisurely tone and said slowly: "As a young border general like you, and with such outstanding performance in the northern Xinjiang war, my father will definitely put you in high regard. It just so happens that this Jingshui House is owned by the Left Prime Minister. My family's property, I and Li Sanlang were having a gathering in the private room next door. When they heard the extremely lively sound next door, they asked the shopkeeper a few questions and found out that you were having a banquet here, so they came over to see the generals."

He paused for a moment, looked around the crowd and said, "You don't mind, do you?"

Naturally no one believed this.

One is the youngest son of the Tian family, the prince, and the other is the most beloved grandson of the left prime minister. The latter two must also be sons of powerful people with prominent family backgrounds.

How could this group of people appear in Jingshui Tower by such a coincidence? Normally, even if they wanted to taste the delicious food here, they would call the cook to their own manor to avoid the trouble of traveling back and forth.

Apparently, when Lu Chen asked someone to book a private room yesterday, the shopkeeper here told Li Yunyi the news, and then today's chance encounter happened.

It's just that Li Zongjian's identity is indeed special, and although his attitude is arrogant, his words are still polite, so the generals in the hall cannot take advantage of the situation.

In the silence, Li Bingxue said expressionlessly: "Does His Highness also want to sit down and have a few drinks?"

Li Zongjian was not stupid. If he, a noble prince, took the initiative to make friends with generals in the army, it would not only have a negative impact on the capital, but he would definitely not be able to escape the admonitions of the emperor and the queen. So he smiled and said: "There is no need to have a drink. The main reason why I came here today is to meet Captain Lu."

Lu Chen looked at the other party calmly and said calmly: "I wonder if your highness has any advice?"

Li Zongjian turned to look at Li Yunyi and said unhurriedly: "I heard some time ago that Li Sanlang hosted a banquet in Fanlou to entertain Captain Lu, and some unpleasant things happened during the dinner. Captain Lu Coming from the frontier, he should not be familiar with things in the capital, and he may have misunderstood Li Sanlang's intentions. I have a good relationship with Li Sanlang, and on the other hand, I don't want to see Captain Lu offend others for no reason, so before today To be a peacemaker, Lieutenant Lu must be able to appreciate my king’s painstaking efforts.”

These words immediately cleared up the doubts in the minds of others.

The incident at Fan Tower was widely spread in the capital. Both Huangfu Yu and Liu Yin had heard about it, and they had privately lamented that Lu Chen was really smart and didn't care at all about Zuo Xiang's overwhelming power.

You must know that in the capital city, there are very few people who dare to publicly slap Li Sanlang in the face. With an identity like Li Zongjian, he can do it. However, Li Yunyi is extremely respectful to him and has done many things for him secretly.

So today he came here specifically to help Li Yunyi regain his face.

In this moment, Lu Chen had figured out the ins and outs of the matter. Then he looked up at Li Yunyi and found that there was obvious contempt and disdain in the other person's eyes, as if he was responding to the four words he said when he left that day in Fan Tower. .

Might as well try.

These four words did not have any insulting meaning, but they made Li Yunyi so angry that he was so angry, especially when someone later leaked the news about the conflict between him and Lu Chen that day. Soon everyone in the capital knew about the dignified Li Sanlang. I was left speechless by a young man from the border.

Thinking of this, Li Yunyi couldn't help but raise his chin slightly and glanced at Lu Chen opposite him.

The other party relies on the emperor's respect. Now in front of the third prince, why can he maintain that disgusting pride?

Lu Chen understood the other party's gaze and felt extremely bored in his heart. Then he looked at Li Zongjian and said, "Your Highness, I don't think there is any misunderstanding. Mr. Li San has a noble status, but it does not mean that he can do whatever he wants. Although I am just a mere general, I don't think there is any misunderstanding." A military commander at least has the right to choose who he associates with."

If Huangfu hadn't been concerned about the Tian family's face, he wouldn't have been able to applaud him when he encountered hatred, and his eyes looking at Lu Chen would have become more cordial.

"Lu Chen, having more friends is not a bad thing. Besides, I have no intention of forcing you to do anything today. If you are really unwilling to accept Li Sanlang's kindness, I will respect your idea."

Although Li Zongjian felt uncomfortable, he still maintained a certain demeanor.

Of course, the princes of the Tian family will not shout and kill like the gangsters in the market. They have lived in a flattering environment since they were young. They subconsciously believe that everyone will be respectful and humble to them, so they do not mind showing their tolerance and kindness appropriately. The premise is that The other party needs to be informed and knowledgeable.

When Lu Chen saw this, he said bluntly: "Thank you for your understanding, Your Highness. The general really does not want to get acquainted with Third Young Master Li."

"A melon that is forced is not sweet, and I understand this truth." Li Zongjian raised his eyebrows slightly, and then said with a bit of contempt: "But Captain Lu comes from the border and does not know the rules here in the capital. Whenever you walk in the capital, Regardless of whether you are a member of a noble family or a mere peddler, respectability is the most important thing. Li Sanlang hosting a banquet in Fanlou is not disrespectful to Captain Lu, but the words you said during the banquet are offensive."

He looked at Lu Shen with increasingly cold eyes, and then said in a cold voice: "What does it mean to be a rude person? What does it mean to give it a try? Do you know the etiquette and rules? Who gave you the courage to threaten the Prime Minister's children?"

Although he looks thin, has no strength in his hands, and does not look like a martial artist from his eyes, not to mention a master like Li Bingxue, even Huangfu Yu is confident that he can defeat him with one hand.

However, after these questions were uttered, everyone else's expressions looked solemn.

Because Li Zongjian was the founding king by imperial decree, the Emperor stood behind him, representing the face of the Tian family.The senior officials of the ministry may not be afraid, but that does not mean that they, the highest-ranking third- and fourth-grade border army generals, can also ignore it. What's more, at yesterday's court meeting, the emperor praised and rewarded everyone in every possible way. How could he not remember this kindness in his heart?
Lu Chenlingtai Qingming, faced with Li Zongjian's sudden change of attitude, said calmly: "What do you mean, Your Highness?"

Li Zongjian waved to the back, and Li Mo filled the pot with wine, then walked forward with two glasses of wine on a tray, and then heard the young third prince say: "Don't be nervous, I know how much my father appreciates you. I won’t embarrass you. You didn’t show any dignity to Li Sanlang when he hosted a banquet for you at Fanlou, so today you just offer him a glass of wine and apologize, and the matter will be settled.”

"From now on, you will have nothing to do with each other. You are still a frontier general with a bright future, and Li Sanlang will never disturb your purity again. Yunyi, do you think this is appropriate?"

Li Zongjian looked to the side with a slight smile in his eyes.

Li Yunyi looked happy, bowed his head and said respectfully: "I will obey your Highness's instructions."

A cold voice rang out: "Your Highness, Lu Chen is a military commander of the imperial court and holds a title. Li Yunyi is just a minister with no official position. Can he bear it if Lu Chen toasts him to apologize?"

Li Bingxue made no secret of her disgust for Li Yunyi, and seemed to be reminded of the conflict two years ago.

Li Yunyi hated and feared this fierce female general. The key was that the other party had a father who held more than [-] soldiers. Not only did the emperor rely heavily on him, but even his grandfather had to maintain enough respect for Li Tianrun.

Li Zongjian frowned slightly. He thought that he had given the other party a lot of face. He just toasted and apologized, and he did not want Lu Chen to kowtow to apologize.

Li Yunyi has helped him find a lot of interesting things over the years, especially the blood-soaking fight scene some time ago, which made him feel more interesting than spending time with a beautiful woman.If it weren't for the fact that these frontier generals were being reused, he wouldn't have been able to lift them up high and put them down gently like this.

He is just a man from Jianguo County. Do you really think he is qualified to talk to the prince on an equal footing?
"Li Duwei, this matter has nothing to do with you. Besides, I think Lu Chen was at fault first. If he just slaps his ass and leaves the capital as if nothing happened, where will Li Sanlang's face go? The left minister is working hard for the country and has no energy to care about these things. , does not mean that Lu Chen can be unscrupulous. I advise you not to interfere, as Governor Li may not like what you do."

Li Zongjian's tone became more and more fierce.

Li Bingxue sneered and was about to speak when she saw Lu Chen taking a step forward and standing in front of her.

She looked at the other party's generous back and suddenly understood the reason why he did this.

Words are scary...

Li Tianrun has more than [-] soldiers, and now she has two more armies under her command. If she doesn't even pay attention to the third prince, what kind of rumors will spread?

This is completely different from her attack on Li Yunyi.

Although Li Yunyi was the most beloved grandson of the left prime minister, he only had this identity after all, and he was as different from Li Zongjian's princely status as clouds and mud.At least in the eyes of the world, a conflict with the prime minister's son could be a source of conversation, but for a border army general to directly bully the prince was a big deal.

At the thought of this, Li Bingxue felt a surge of complicated emotions in her heart.

Lu Chen looked at the noble disciples opposite him and calmly raised his hand to pick up a glass of wine on the tray.

The people behind him couldn't help but frown and clenched their fists unconsciously.

Li Zongjian smiled slightly and looked at Li Yunyi next to him, who immediately picked up another glass of wine.

Lu Chen held the glass of wine and said slowly: "I told Li Yunyi that day at Fanlou that the glass of wine was to commemorate the heroic souls who sacrificed their lives for the country in the Northern Xinjiang War. As a member of the frontier army, this Over the past six months, I have seen countless heroic souls, countless souls in ruins, and wisps of immortal conscience."

"I have seen the fall of my motherland on the border, I have seen the ghosts of people's hearts in the capital, I have seen the people running for a living, and I have seen your Majesty working so hard for the Qi Dynasty. Of course, I have also seen the dignitaries above the clouds and the people who are attached to their wings. My dear gentlemen, His Highness just now said that I was threatening the Prime Minister’s children. In fact, this is not true. I did not threaten anyone, I just disdain to associate with them.”

Li Zongjian's face became more and more ugly, and Li Yunyi, who was standing next to him, couldn't help but hold the cup tightly.

Lu Chen looked at them calmly. Under the gaze of these powerful disciples, he slowly poured the glass of wine on the ground, and then said to Li Yunyi: "You are not worthy of this glass of wine."

Li Zongjian said angrily: "Lu Chen, I advise you to take it back——"

Before he could finish speaking, Lu Chen turned around and interrupted him bluntly: "If your highness feels that the general has done something wrong, why not go to the palace with the general to see your majesty and ask the emperor to decide the rights and wrongs of this matter. wrong."

"How about going now?"

Li Zongjian was immediately speechless.

After a long time, he gritted his teeth and said in a cold voice: "Okay, today I have experienced the grace of a border army general. I hope you will not regret it in the future."

He suddenly flicked his sleeves, turned around and left in large strides.

Li Yunyi and others followed closely behind with angry expressions on their faces.

Lu Chen put the cup back on the tray. He ignored Li Mo, the boy and others who looked frightened. He looked at Li Zongjian's back and said, "Your Highness, please go slowly. I won't send you off."

(End of this chapter)