Li Xiang was stunned when he heard this. He dared not lie, but he did not want to betray Li Jue.

However, just as he was stammering, Li Jue quickly spoke up for him.

"Grandpa, this is what my eldest brother made!"

"However, this poem was not written on the spur of the moment. It was written when my elder brother heard an old man's love story during our exile in Qianzhou that inspired him to write this poem!"

"oh?"

Li Shimin looked at Li Xiang with considerable surprise upon hearing this.

"Li Xiang, is what your brother said true?"

"I...I...I..."

"Brother, there's nothing shameful about writing poetry, just admit it openly!"

Upon hearing this, Li Xiang immediately steeled his resolve.

"yes!"

"Just as my brother said, I wrote this poem after I happened to hear a story about an old man!"

Li Shimin still didn't believe it when he heard this. He knew all too well the value of this poem. It was safe to say that people thousands of years later might not remember him, but they would definitely remember this poem.

This is a poem that can be passed down through the ages!

However, the poignant emotions contained in this poem are something a young man could not possibly comprehend; there must be something fishy about it!

However, since Li Jue tried his best to speak up for Li Xiang, and Li Xiang did not deny it outright, the blame for the poem could only be placed on him.

"Looks like we've found the winner for today!"

Upon hearing this, Li Tai looked at Li Xiang with considerable surprise, then took the manuscript from his father's hands.

"Wow, this poem has an extraordinary artistic conception; it could be a pioneering work!"

"Li Xiang, your fourth uncle underestimated you. He had no idea you possessed such poetic talent!"

Li Xiang was naturally shy, and hearing Li Tai's praise made him want to disappear into the ground. But when he saw Yan Shu looking at him with adoration, he felt a small sense of happiness for some reason.

Could it be that Yan Shu also likes poetry?

What woman in the Tang Dynasty didn't love poetry...?

Yan Shu not only enjoyed it, but also often composed a few poems herself. Her biggest dream in life was to marry a talented scholar, and then the two of them would live a harmonious and respectful life together, happily ever after.

Therefore, when she saw that Li Xiang's poems were praised by His Majesty and the King of Wei, she was overjoyed.

This is my husband!

Li Shimin praised Li Xiang a few times, then looked at Li Jue with great interest.

In his mind, since Li Xiang was so good at writing poetry, Li Jue, as his younger brother, would naturally be just as good.

"Li Jue, have you finished writing your poem?"

"without!"

"Grandpa, you haven't given my elder brother a reward yet!"

"I will wait until you finish writing before we evaluate them together!"

"No need, I won't participate in the competition. I just want my older brother to be number one!"

Upon hearing this, Li Shimin immediately understood that this grandson wanted to ask for a reward on behalf of his elder brother!

"Li Xiang, what do you wish for as a reward from me?"

"I...I...I..."

Li Xiang was terrified of Li Shimin, and would get nervous whenever he heard Li Shimin's voice.

"My grandson lacks nothing, he needs nothing..."

Just as Li Xiang was speaking, Li Jue jumped out again to interrupt him.

"Grandpa, my brother doesn't have a mansion yet. Could you give him a piece of land so he can build a house?"

Upon hearing this, Li Shimin glared at Li Jue with displeasure.

"roll!"

"Do you need to remind me of this? I already ordered people to select a site in Qinrenfang to build a mansion for him!"

"ah?"

When Li Shimin said this, not only was Li Jue very surprised, but Li Xiang was also shocked.

So my grandfather still cares about me?

"Grandson thanks His Majesty!"

Li Shimin felt a pang of heartache as he looked at Li Xiang kneeling on the ground, thanking him. After all, this was his eldest son and grandson, the precious darling he had once cherished.

"I also have an estate in Chang'an, which I will also bestow upon you!"

"Thank... thank you, Grandpa, sob sob sob..."

Seeing Li Xiang crying uncontrollably, Li Shimin felt very sorry for him and immediately went forward to help him up.

"Silly child, this is what your grandfather should do!"

"From now on, come to the palace more often to keep me company and your brother!"

"Um!"

"Grandpa's kindness to my beloved is as high as a mountain and as deep as the river. I... I could never repay it even if I were to be shattered to pieces. Waaah!"

"Silly child, your grandfather doesn't want you to be torn to pieces. He only wants you to live a long and healthy life. Living to a ripe old age and having many children and grandchildren is the best way to repay your grandfather!"

Upon hearing Li Shimin's words, not only was Li Xiang deeply moved, but Li Tai, who was standing to the side, also secretly shed tears.

This is how a family should act!

It's just a pity that they are in the royal family, destined to fight tooth and nail for that chair!

Li Shimin comforted Li Xiang for a few moments, then saw Li Jue staring at the spectacle with wide eyes, and immediately glared at him fiercely.

Where is your poem?

"Let me tell you, if you dare to deceive your imperial grandmother, see how I deal with you!"

Upon hearing this, Li Jue hurriedly handed over the poem he had already written.

"Grandpa, I finished writing it a long time ago!"

"oh?"

Li Shimin took it and looked at it. He was completely petrified, standing there in a daze, tears streaming uncontrollably down his face.

Seeing this, Li Tai quickly stepped forward to take a look, and when he saw Li Jue's poem, he felt a pang of sadness and tears welled up in his eyes.

"No wonder this grandson didn't bring it out sooner; he was afraid of stealing Li Xiang's thunder!"

Seeing this, the others became even more curious about Li Jue's poems.

Sizi said impatiently.

"Fourth Brother, hurry up and read it aloud so we can enjoy it!"

Upon hearing this, Li Tai glanced at his father, and seeing his father nod, he cleared his throat and began to read.

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