"The food is ready, everyone please take your seats."
Looking at Li Tai's arrogant look, Li Xiang was about to say something back to him, but Changsun Pingting spoke first.
Changsun Wuji understood that if he let his uncle and nephew continue to fight, they would probably have to stand here for half an hour. With so many servants coming and going in the house, it would not look good if they continued to fight, so he gave his daughter a look.
The host family's face must be given, not to mention that the cousin Changsun Pingting is not an ordinary person. She can almost be said to be half of the think tank of the Changsun family and is an object to be won over.
snort……
The uncle and nephew snorted coldly and looked at each other with disdain, but still followed Changsun Wuji in.
Changsun Pingting saw all of this. The more intense the fight, the more benefits our Changsun family will get.
Changsun Pingting knew Li Tai, but not so much about Li Xiang, especially the gift he had just given her, which could definitely be said to be a treasure passed down from generation to generation. Where on earth did this guy get it from?
The last time I saw this kid was at a family dinner in the palace a few years ago. He has grown so tall in a blink of an eye, and he handles things well. None of these dragon sons and grandsons are easy to deal with.
After entering the front hall, Changsun Wuji naturally sat in the main seat.
Prince of Wei Li Tai was a prince with a first-character surname. He was previously the most popular candidate for the crown prince and was also Li Shimin's most beloved prince, so he sat in the first seat on the right.
"How can this be possible? When we come to our house for dinner, we just observe family etiquette. Uncle and aunt, please take the seats. I'll just sit here."
The first position on the left should belong to Li Xiang. After all, Li Xiang is a prince of the second rank and the eldest grandson of the emperor of the Tang Empire. He deserves to sit in this position. If he is the crown prince, Li Tai cannot sit in front of him. But this guy knows how to behave and sits in the lowest position without any explanation.
Changsun Chong and Changsun Pingting kept persuading him, and they were very happy in their hearts. Although they were both the top nobles in the Tang Dynasty, their status was still inferior when facing the royal children. Now that Li Xiang could give them such a great face, they both remembered it in their hearts.
Little bastard!
King Li Tai of Wei cursed in his heart. When he was eating here before, he treated everyone except his uncle Changsun Wuji as servants and never thought of showing courtesy to anyone. He didn't think this was wrong.
Now seeing the smiles on Changsun Chong and Changsun Pingting's faces, this guy realized how wrong he was before.
"Today is a family dinner, you all go down, I'll just pour the wine."
When Li Xiang saw the maid bringing up the wine, he immediately snatched the wine jug and prepared to pour wine for Changsun Wuji.
"How can this be allowed? Your Highness was polite for a few words, and you are so presumptuous."
Changsun Pingting glared at the servants.
"Don't be upset, cousin. It's a Confucian etiquette that the younger generation should pour wine for the elders. Moreover, it's not convenient for us to chat with them here. Let them go. It's nothing more than a nephew running errands."
As Li Xiang spoke, he poured wine for several people, including Li Tai, and it was also a full cup.
It is no small matter for His Royal Highness the Grandson of the Emperor to pour the wine himself, but it is also understandable that Li Xiang promoted the etiquette of Confucius and Mencius.
The Tang Dynasty also respected Confucian education, and respecting the elders and loving the young was also the thought of Confucius and Mencius. Moreover, the relatives of these people present were relatively close, and the sense of strangeness among them indeed dissipated in an instant.
The three people from the Changsun family were very familiar with Li Tai, but not so familiar with Li Xiang. After all, Li Xiang had only appeared in public for a few days, and these actions made up for the shortcomings.
Changsun Pingting wanted to say something, but after seeing her father's eyes, she sat down calmly and watched Li Xiang pour the wine.
Changsun Wuji is an old fox. One or two things cannot move his heart. Now he is also observing Li Xiang carefully. If you were to act, I wonder how long you can act.
Establishing a crown prince is a big deal. Changsun Wuji will never change his decision because of one or two small things. Li Xiang also understands this, so he has to make long-term efforts. Even if he can't see the results in a short time, he has to endure it.
After three rounds of wine and five kinds of dishes, Li Xiang knew that the climax was coming. Changsun Wuji invited the uncle and nephew to his home, not just for a simple meal. This might be the first test for the uncle and nephew.
"Erlang, Tai'er, have you heard? The Tuyuhun prince, Zat'erke, has proposed marriage to the Tang Dynasty. How do you think we should respond?"
The test came so quickly, and no one present was a fool, so Changsun Wuji didn't beat around the bush and directly stated the test questions.
Prince Li Tai of Wei has always been famous for his talent and is also a leader among the princes. Li Xiang is even more powerful. Yesterday, his strategy to pacify Goguryeo in the court surpassed the entire court. Currently, Zhangsun Wuji is in charge of the affairs of the Tuyuhun prince. It is a good opportunity to see if these two people have any ideas, which can not only help him solve the problem, but also test them.
"I know Zat'erke. He's Tuyuhun's most talented scholar, and he's studied in Chang'an for a long time. He's long admired the Tang Dynasty. Although Tuyuhun has been unkind to us over the years, if we marry them and guide them well, they will surely become our vassal states, helping us defend our southwestern border and prevent Tubo invasions."
King Li Tai of Wei said very proudly that he had consulted many scholars about the affairs of Tuyuhun, so before Li Xiang could answer, this guy spoke first to show that he was capable in this area.
The barbarians of the Tang Dynasty?
Resist Tubo?
After hearing what Li Tai said, Li Xiang didn't know what to say. With a brain like yours, can you be called talented?
It's easy to understand if you think about it. Prince of Wei Li Tai is Li Shimin's most beloved prince, so the people below him just flatter him as much as they can. Flattery doesn't cost any money anyway. Li Tai must have lost himself in all the flattery and really thinks of himself as a talented person.
"Erlang is right. Zat'rk once traveled extensively in Qujiang and left behind many poems, which are quite reminiscent of the style of Tang Dynasty literature."
When Li Xiang heard what Changsun Chong said, he knew that his two imperial horses were given away in vain, and this guy was still a staunch supporter of the King of Wei.
Changsun Pingting had heard of Zatlk a long time ago, but Li Xiang had not expressed his opinion yet, so Changsun Pingting did not say anything. During the Zhenguan period, marriage was praised by everyone from top to bottom. Could it be that Li Xiang had some objections?
So Changsun Pingting would not speak until Li Xiang expressed his attitude.
"Xiang'er, what do you think?"
Li Tai's answer was quite standard, and Zhangsun Wuji's face showed no expression. Now he asked Li Xiang directly...