In the eighteenth year of Zhenguan, Li Jue, who transmigrated and became the son of the废太子 (cancelled crown prince) Li Chengqian, secretly returned to the longed-for Chang'an from Qianzho...
"When you get promoted and receive a raise in the future, and are transferred to local areas to serve as high-ranking officials, with a bright future ahead, you can pack your bags and head to other places. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"
Everyone was already embarrassed by what Li Jue said, and now that they heard that Li Jue had even thought of their last concerns, they immediately expressed their opinions.
"Your Highness, the eldest grandson of the legitimate wife!"
"The eldest grandson, Renyi!"
"Eldest grandson, if what you say is true, then you have done a great service for us low-ranking officials!"
Upon hearing this, Li Jue waved his hand shyly.
"Actually, it's not exactly a good thing, I also have a profit to gain from it!"
"Think about it, I am a washed-up imperial grandson. My parents are gone, and my father is accused of treason. If I don't leave my descendants more property in this lifetime, they will all have to beg for food in the future!"
"Comparatively speaking, doing business with you noble officials is a sure thing."
"Besides, you've taken advantage of me. When my descendants fall on hard times in the future, you can easily lend a helping hand, and my efforts today will have paid off, hahaha!"
The officials of the Tang Dynasty had never heard such heartfelt words before, and they were all deeply moved. In addition, Li Jue's words and actions consistently protected their self-esteem, and even though he was doing them a favor, he did not ask for their gratitude, only saying that it would bring blessings to his descendants. This greatly increased their goodwill towards him, and they all began to like this unassuming little grandson of the emperor.
Li Shimin felt a pang of sadness upon hearing this. He never imagined that his grandson would think so far ahead, even coming up with something like "affordable housing" to protect future generations.
When he heard Li Jue call himself an orphan, he felt as if every word pierced his heart, and he wanted to slap himself twice.
I have failed in my duty!