In fact, Li Xiang, like Li Yuanchang, was a bastard of the royal family. Fortunately, he was able to become a prince in the Tang Dynasty. If he had been in the Qing Dynasty, he would probably have only been given a low-level title.
But Li Xiang is different from Li Yuanchang, because he is the eldest grandson of Li Shimin and the first among the fourth generation of the Li family. Li Yuanchang is not ranked among the second generation of the Li family, so there is an essential difference between the two. In addition, with the emperor's rewards to Li Xiang in recent days, it is very likely that he will ascend to the throne in the future.
Where is Li Yuanchang?
Debut is the peak of a prince's career. He has reached the top and there is no way for him to move up further even if he has made meritorious deeds. On the contrary, if he makes a mistake, he is likely to be demoted.
"This is simply lawless. Today I will teach you a lesson on behalf of your father. Come on, take it down for me."
Li Yuanchang was so angry that he was shaking all over. As Li Shimin's younger brother, he was also a big shot in the Tang Dynasty. Even if Li Chengqian was here, he had to give him due face. You are just Li Chengqian's son, and now you dare to be so rampant. Others don't dare to teach you a lesson, but I do.
In terms of title, Li Yuanchang is a prince and Li Xiang is a duke. In terms of seniority, Li Yuanchang is the grandfather and Li Xiang is the grandson. They can be taught a lesson no matter what, but you have to have the diamond to do it.
"Guard His Highness."
Qian Ping snorted coldly and immediately protected Li Xiang.
He is an old man around Li Chengqian. In his early years, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was also extremely intelligent, but later he was seduced by people like you, so he has no good feelings towards these people. Although Li Yuanchang's title is higher than Li Xiang, he is dispensable in the royal family and is far less important than Li Xiang. If there is a conflict, the lawsuit will be brought to Li Shimin, and it is still unknown who will win.
There was a sound of swords being drawn. Zhao Yunhui had already drawn his sword. Li Yi and Li Er were standing on both sides of him. More than a dozen guards were full of murderous intent, like a huge army.
Although Li Yuanchang also has more than a dozen guards, they are all fancy moves and are useless. They are okay for bullying ordinary people in normal times, but if they really encounter such a situation, they are indeed not enough. At this moment, the two sides have not had any contact yet, but they have already lost half the battle.
"I don't believe you dare to attack me!"
Li Yuanchang tried to remain calm.
"Didn't you just start?"
Li Xiang glanced at the bloodstains on the ground, one hand still thrown there, you say I don’t dare?
"Li Chengqian, come out..."
Li Yuanchang knew that Li Xiang was ruthless and could do anything. If he rushed in, he would probably suffer at the hands of this guy. But since something like this happened today, he had to make Li Xiang kneel down and apologize to him. Otherwise, if this matter got out, Li Yuanchang would have no place in Chang'an.
You, a prince, were disciplined by a county prince, your grandson. If word spread throughout Chang'an, who would want to work with you? What qualifications do you have to work with him? Is it just because you're Li Yuan's illegitimate son?
Seeing that Li Yuanchang had lost all his politeness, Qian Ping looked at Li Xiang with some concern. Such a loud noise would definitely call out the prince.
Since Li Xiang dared to make trouble at the door, he was naturally not afraid of his father coming out. He just asked someone to move the chair away. When his father came out later, he would not be able to get out because of the chair. These things should be put to an end. From now on, King Han Li Yuanchang will never be allowed to enter or leave here.
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has arrived."
The prince heard the commotion at the door and didn't know why the King of Han was so angry, so he came with his men. However, he saw his son standing at the door with his guards, and many guards had drawn their swords.
After Li Xiang came back, he went to Li Chengqian to pay his respects, and then went back to rest. Li Chengqian was also wondering why he had a conflict with the King of Han at the door?
"That's outrageous! Who allowed you to take out your weapons? Take away all your knives."
Seeing the shining steel knives outside, Li Chengqian was furious. Although these were his son's men, this was still the Eastern Palace after all. Do you want to rebel with these weapons?
If it were in the past, no matter whether they were guards from the Eastern Palace or other guards, when they heard Li Chengqian say this, they would have to give face to the Crown Prince of the Tang Dynasty and put away their swords obediently. But at this moment, these people did not show any expression. Their eyes were still staring at the guards of King Han Li Yuanchang, staring like cheetahs. If they made any moves, don't blame us for taking action.
"Put away the knife."
Li Xiang made a sound in his throat, and Zhao Yunhui asked the people below to put away their knives, which made Li Chengqian very embarrassed.
"Haha, Your Highness the Crown Prince really has a good way of educating his son. Now the guards of the East Palace don't listen to you. Is this kid already the master of the East Palace?"
Li Yuanchang also saw this scene and quickly tried to sow discord between the father and son. Li Xiang looked at this guy with some disgust and said, "It's the end of you today."
Li Chengqian was furious. Although his son had brought him honor, he didn't give him any respect in front of outsiders. He was also a little puzzled. This wasn't the guard he had assigned. Where had he trained this kid? Did he have a backup plan?
Li Chengqian was not afraid that his son would have a backup plan, because the power of the Eastern Palace had been completely dissipated in his hands over the years. If his son had a capable person under his command, that would be what he hoped for, so that he would not have to compete for the throne with his brothers with bare hands.
"The master of the Eastern Palace is my father. A son orders his father around. This is natural and proper everywhere. My father fought for his entire life, and in the end, everything he had was mine. Don't try to sow discord here. If we're talking about closeness, is there anyone here closer to my father than me?"
Li Xiang's words were powerful and resounding. Li Chengqian was a little dissatisfied at first, but after listening to these words, he thought about it carefully and felt that what this kid said was correct. Hadn't I been living my whole life for him?
After figuring out all this, Li Chengqian looked at Li Yuanchang with an unfriendly look. "You ran to the gate of the East Palace to sow discord between us father and son. What exactly do you mean?"
you……
Li Yuanchang was speechless for a moment, not knowing how to respond, but he couldn't let it go today. Suddenly he remembered the purpose of coming here. It was an important matter, and Li Chengqian had no choice but to invite him in.