Compared to Li Jue, who was a troublemaker everywhere, Li Xiang was practically a model royal.

Furthermore, his three-year mourning period for Li Chengqian and his wife made him a good child in the eyes of all the adults.

Little did he know that he had already been targeted by his fourth uncle, Li Tai.

"Big brother's here?"

Li Jue saw that Li Xiang was very enthusiastic and immediately went up to him and gave him a warm hug.

Although Li Xiang had been hugged like a child by his younger brother Li Jue more than once, he still felt very uncomfortable.

There's nothing he can do; he's only the older brother in name, but in reality, he's almost half a head shorter than this guy...

"Li Jue, don't do this, people will laugh at us if they see this..."

"What's the joke?"

"We're brothers!"

Li Xiang replied irritably upon hearing this.

"What else could they laugh at? Of course they'd laugh at me for looking like a younger brother!"

"oh?"

"Hahaha!"

Li Jue laughed heartily upon hearing this, then put his arm around Li Xiang's shoulder.

"Brother, I'm not trying to be mean, but you eat too little, you're like a little kitten, how can you grow tall?"

"You have to learn from me, eat half a cow in one meal, that's what a real man does!"

Hearing this, Li Xiang rolled his eyes in frustration. He also envied Li Jue's good appetite, but he really couldn't learn it.

"Li Jue, I heard that Consort Wei hosted a banquet in the palace a couple of days ago. I wonder if you were invited?"

Upon hearing this, Li Jue's eyes darted around, and then he looked at Li Tai standing to the side.

"Fourth Uncle, guess what my eldest brother wants to ask?"

Li Tai was an exceptionally intelligent man, and with his experience, he could tell what the boy was thinking just by looking at Li Xiang's hesitant and timid manner.

"What else could it be? Of course, I want to know if my niece will be allowed into the palace!"

"But don't even think about it. Even if my niece enters the palace, men and women will be seated separately. There's no chance for the two of you to meet alone!"

"ah?"

Hearing this, Li Xiang was inevitably disappointed, but the thought of being able to catch a glimpse of Yan Shu from afar filled him with a surge of longing.

"My fourth uncle loves to joke, how could I dare to hope for that..."

"Oh, by the way, are you two going that day?"

Li Tai shook his head upon hearing this, while Li Jue said with a face full of disdain.

"What would a man like me do at a party full of women?"

Li Xiang felt even more ashamed upon hearing this, wishing he could disappear into the ground.

Fortunately, Li Tai, an experienced person, was standing by and kicked Li Jue with a loud thud.

"Shut your dog mouth!"

"You're just a kid who hasn't even grown a beard yet, what do you know about the feelings of love between ospreys!"

"Li Xiang, don't listen to him, just go. If you're worried that Consort Wei won't invite you, I'll go and talk to her for you and make sure she sends you an invitation!"

Li Xiang's expression softened after hearing Li Tai's words.

"Your fourth uncle still cares about me the most, so I thank you in advance!"

Just as Li Xiang turned to leave, Li Tai called out to him.

"etc!"

"Is something wrong, Fourth Uncle?"

Although Li Tai stopped Li Xiang, he did not speak to Li Xiang, but looked directly at Li Jue.

“Li Jue…”

"Li Xiang has been in the capital for quite some time now, haven't you arranged any work for him?"

"Um……"

Li Jue thought for a moment after hearing this and said...

"During his time as regent, he and Li Xin were assigned tasks, but after the regent's term ended, those tasks were handed over to the imperial court..."

Upon hearing Li Jue's words, Li Tai immediately made a decision.

"In that case, let Li Xiang take charge of the Institute of Physics!"

"ah?"

"ah!"

Upon hearing Li Tai's words, not only was Li Xiang stunned, but Li Jue was also momentarily dumbfounded.

"Fourth Uncle, isn't this inappropriate?"

"Also, what is the Academy of Natural Sciences? I'm afraid I don't have the ability to manage it..."

Li Jue looked at Li Tai with the same gaze, thinking to himself, "My older brother is so honest, is it really a good idea to send him to the Academy of Sciences?"

Li Tai smiled slightly upon hearing this.

"The Gewu Academy is an academy founded by your brother and me, a place specifically for cultivating top talents for the Tang Dynasty."

"oh?"

Upon hearing this, Li Xiang immediately shook his head.

"Fourth Uncle, please spare me! I'm not cut out for this!"

"If all else fails, let Xin Di do it. Xin Di has loved reading since she was little and enjoys interacting with scholars..."

Li Tai hesitated upon hearing this. In fact, he had considered his own son, Li Xin, but he felt that Li Xin was too young and might not be able to command respect.

Furthermore, he intentionally promoted Li Jue and befriended him, which is why he recommended Li Xiang.

Li Jue echoed this sentiment upon hearing it.

"Fourth Uncle, I appreciate your kindness, but I have other plans for my brother. I'll leave the Institute of Physics to Li Xin."

"this……"

Upon hearing this, Li Tai struggled slightly before replying.

"Isn't this a bad idea?"

"How old is Li Xin? Can he possibly manage the Institute of Physics?"

Li Jue replied nonchalantly upon hearing this.

"well!"

"What could the Institute of Geology possibly have to do with him?"

"It's nothing more than trivial things like eating and drinking..."

"Besides, do you really dare to make him the dean?"

Li Tai asked, puzzled.

"Otherwise what?"

Li Jue rolled his eyes at Li Tai upon hearing this.

"Fourth Uncle, the director of the Academy of Natural Sciences can only be your father, or we can serve as deputy directors for him for a while. As for Li Xin, he will just be a servant there, in charge of money, food, attendance and other trivial matters."

Upon hearing this, Li Taiyi immediately realized what was going on.

"I see!"

"You're really insightful, kid. You saw the key point right away."

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