Li Chengqian's face was also filled with shock. You have to know that these were all important officials of the court. Take these dukes for example, they almost occupied half of the country.
Not to mention the sons of these dukes, even their family stewards have not been to the Eastern Palace for three years.
The reason is simple. Li Chengqian is too troublesome. People don't want to make friends with the prince in the first place. Now you are so troublesome. Except for your father-in-law, who would want to have anything to do with you?
"Ah... please, please come in, gentlemen."
It took Li Chengqian two breaths to say this. His brain was really a little confused. These people were once his childhood playmates, but later they became estranged for various reasons.
Li Chengqian knew very well that this was all because of his son.
If Li Xiang had not performed well in the court and helped all the officials to gain favorable ties, why would they send the Duke's son to express their gratitude?
As for the Crown Princess next to her, she didn't know what to say at this moment. She was just thinking about how to take revenge on Li Xiang and his mother, but now seeing the noble young men coming one after another, the Crown Princess really didn't know how to take revenge.
The people here belong to different camps, but they all show goodwill to one side at the same time. This has not happened in more than ten years. Even when Li Chengqian was named the crown prince, there was no such grand scene in the Eastern Palace.
In fact, it is normal to think about it. The performance of a thirteen-year-old child in the court naturally cannot be hidden from these old foxes. If he had not accumulated a lot of experience, how could he have given orders to Goguryeo, which was thousands of miles away?
Think about the performance of Wei Wang Li Tai and Jin Wang Li Zhi, and even the famous Wu Wang Li Ke. They were all outshined by this little nephew. As long as Li Xiang does not make big mistakes in the future, can he still get the position of Crown Prince?
Facing the fake dragon, the dukes may have to deal with it.
But facing a real dragon, no one is truly indifferent to fame and fortune.
Li Xiang did not recognize these dukes and princes in front of him, so he could only follow his father Li Chengqian and thank each prince.
Everyone's impression of Li Xiang is that he is not afraid of the stage. For a thirteen-year-old to be able to do this, he really surpasses his own son.
In addition, after hearing about the events in the Eastern Palace on the way here, everyone became even more convinced of the Prince of Chengping.
Born in a family of officials, he is a natural master of playing power games, but if he has such achievements at the age of thirteen, his future will be truly unfathomable.
"elder brother……"
The Crown Princess was already furious, but who would have thought that at this moment she would see her brother Hou Junji's eldest son Hou Kui.
The Crown Princess's face flushed with anger. It would have been fine if others had come to add icing on the cake for that little bastard, but you, as the Crown Princess's family, actually brought a generous gift, and it was for that little bastard. Your own nephew was also conferred the title of Prince of a County today...
Hou Kui brought two gifts. If it were in the past, if the eldest son of the Eastern Palace was granted the title of a prince, he would at most receive a dozen strings of cash, and it would be impossible for him to be treated the same as his own nephew. However, the situation is stronger than people. In such occasions, all the dukes gave gifts, and if you didn't, someone would immediately isolate you.
"younger sister……"
Hou Kui also had a bitter look on his face, but he couldn't explain to his sister in this situation, so he could only bite the bullet and leave, visit Li Chengqian and his son first, and then chat with his sister.
Li Chengqian also changed his usual cold attitude and happily entertained the young masters of various families, and made Li Xiang familiar to him. As for the five-year-old legitimate son, after seeing this grand scene, he actually burst into tears. Li Chengqian asked the wet nurse to take him away with some displeasure.
"Your Highness, the Crown Prince, Marquis Fengyang, Marquis Wuping, and Marquis Chunting..."
The dukes and princes had just stepped down when dozens of marquises also sent their sons here.
These people were all second-rate nobles of the Tang Empire, but they also received the news, so they were unwilling to be outdone and sent their eldest sons to deliver valuable gifts.
If it were in the past, Li Chengqian would have been busy here for more than half an hour and would have been exhausted and even disgusted with it, but today he was full of energy and not tired at all.
"But can you still hold on?"
Although he liked Li Xiang very much, he had to maintain his father's dignity in front of so many outsiders. Li Chengqian straightened his body and said this.
"Father's body?"
Li Xiang did not mention his own affairs, but instead mentioned Li Chengqian's health first, because Li Chengqian had been standing with a limp for such a long time, and he must have been suffering more than himself.
"You're too talkative."
Although Li Chengqian said it with disgust, there was already a smile in the corner of his eyes.
This son is not only extremely capable, but most importantly, he is filial and always cares about his health. Li Chengqian recalled the journey from the court hall back to the East Palace just now. Li Xiang could have walked first, but he still supported him step by step.
"If you can still insist, I beg you to come with me to meet the guests..."
Li Xiang's eyes finally showed a hint of fear, and Li Chengqian also comforted him, saying that you kid still have to rely on your old father.
"Um."
Li Chengqian responded happily.
The fact that a son relies on his father can give the father a sense of satisfaction, let alone that the son is capable.
"The Crown Prince has ordered that all the young marquises be present."
The eunuch chief Qian Ping was also very perceptive. He immediately started calling out and had someone bring a seat for Li Chengqian. When facing the legitimate sons of the Duke's Mansion, Li Chengqian had to stand, but when facing the legitimate sons of the Marquis' Mansion, Li Chengqian could sit down calmly. If he stood, it would make those Duke's Mansion dissatisfied.
Dozens of legitimate sons of the marquisate filed in, creating a lively atmosphere.
Even if he had a grudge against Li Chengqian in the past, he still sent people to congratulate him at this moment. He was willing to give Li Xiang a try. If Li Xiang really ascended the throne and became emperor in the future, he would be able to show some mercy because of this relationship today.
As for the Crown Princess, she had already passed away claiming illness. She didn't want to see her illegitimate son run rampant.
Facing the many nobles of the Tang Empire, Li Xiang's response was remarkable. The young eunuch had already written it all down and sent it to Li Shimin's desk.
Li Xiang also understood that he should have been under level one surveillance since he left the imperial palace, so even when he was alone, he must not show any rebellious look, not to mention that there were so many Tang Dynasty nobles in front of him.
From this moment on, Li Xiang truly entered the eyes of the upper class of the Tang Empire and officially joined the ranks of those vying for the throne.
"Duke Weiguo Li Jing has arrived..."
Now it's almost the end, why is the military god of the Tang Dynasty here? And most of the people who came just now were civil officials, so how could the military generals befriend the emperor's grandson?
Isn't this a bit too much?