Chapter 16 The Bet on the Path of Literature and Martial Arts
"Big brother, I'm scared..."
Choi Shin-ki's legs trembled uncontrollably.
"Don't panic."
Wei Shuyu offered a reassuring remark, then stepped forward and bowed to each of them, saying, "Shuyu greets Your Majesty and all my uncles and elders."
Finally, he called out to Wei Zheng, "Father."
Cui Shenji followed suit and paid his respects to everyone, but when he looked at Wei Zheng, he also called him "Father".
Wei Zheng's expression was extremely strange.
I've had another son after just one day apart?
"Lizhi, Jing'er, what's wrong with you two?" Li Shimin's heart ached as he looked at the two girls crying.
"Waaah... Father!" The two women immediately hugged Li Shimin's waist and burst into tears.
"Tell me, who exactly bullied you? Your father will settle things for you!"
Li Shimin's cold gaze swept back and forth between Wei Shuyu and Cui Shenji.
Wei Shuyu observed his nose with his eyes and his heart with his nose.
Choi Shin-ki was in a terrible state; his legs were trembling uncontrollably, and he was about to collapse to the ground.
"Father is..."
Li Lizhi glanced at Wei Shuyu.
Wei Shuyu was staring at his right hand, looking at the back of his hand and then at his palm, as if he were admiring a priceless treasure.
Li Lizhi couldn't help but shudder.
Who is it?
Seeing that Li Lizhi remained silent, Li Shimin urged her to speak.
“It’s Changsun Chong and Cheng Huailiang!” Li Lizhi cried out.
Huh?
Choi Shin-ki, who was terrified and thought his death was imminent, widened his eyes upon hearing this.
You really didn't betray me?
Choi Shin-ki's heart calmed down, and his legs stopped trembling.
She secretly glanced at Wei Shuyu and imitated his posture of keeping his eyes down and his mind at ease.
Follow the big brother, you can't go wrong!
"How did they bully you?" Li Shimin glanced at Cheng Yaojin and Changsun Wuji and snorted coldly.
The two of them immediately broke out in a cold sweat.
"Waaah... Father, you betrothed us to them, and we just wanted to see what our future husbands looked like, but they... they went to the Wan Hua Pavilion." Li Lizhi started wailing again.
Wan Hua Ge?
Li Shimin's expression was strange.
As a man, I am naturally familiar with the famous buildings in Chang'an.
Immediately, a hint of anger arose in his heart.
I have already married my daughter to you, and you still dare to go out and seek pleasure with other women?
"Your Majesty, please forgive us. It was our negligence in disciplining them."
Changsun Wuji and Cheng Yaojin immediately bowed and admitted their mistake.
If they don't admit their mistake now, and His Majesty cancels their son's engagement, that would be a truly devastating loss.
"Princess Chang Le, I will definitely have a good talk with your cousin when we get back," Changsun Wuji hurriedly declared.
"Yes, Princess Qinghe, don't worry, I'll break Huailiang's legs today and see if he still dares to go to brothels." Cheng Yaojin clenched his fists menacingly.
The two women cried even harder after they started talking.
Especially after seeing Cheng Yaojin's rude appearance, I was scared.
"Lizhi, Jing'er, did you hear that? Fuji and Zhijie will teach them a lesson when they get back." Li Shimin began to act as a peacemaker.
Visiting brothels is no big deal.
Although he was angry, breaking off the engagement over this was going too far.
“Father, I can understand why they go to brothels, after all, we are not married yet…” Li Lizhi said sincerely.
"Lizhi has become sensible."
Li Shimin sighed and then patted Li Lizhi's head.
“But I still don’t want to get married,” Li Lizhi continued.
Li Shimin paused in his rubbing of his head: "Why is that?"
“Father, we are princesses of the Tang Dynasty. The husbands we choose need not only to be extraordinary talents, but at least to possess a proud spirit and lofty ambitions, right?”
"But look at the two of them. It's one thing to frequent brothels and live a life of debauchery, but when it comes to fighting, they can't even beat those two little brats, Wei Shuyu and Cui Shenji."
"I really don't want my future husband to be like this." As she spoke, Li Lizhi began to sob again.
Li Shimin frowned.
To be honest, he really hadn't thought of that.
The imperial decree to grant the marriage was entirely out of consideration for Changsun Wuji and Cheng Yaojin.
Who would have thought their son would be so despicable?
Upon hearing Li Lizhi's words, Changsun Wuji and Cheng Yaojin were already so ashamed they wanted to disappear.
Their own son was disappointing, and they had no choice but to swallow their pride and beg Li Shimin for help...
"Your Majesty... I will certainly give Chong'er more supervision in the future."
"Me too, Lao Cheng."
Li Shimin nodded. The imperial edict had already been issued, and there was no way to change it.
Moreover, both Changsun Wuji and Cheng Yaojin made significant contributions to the Tang Dynasty, and he was unwilling to go back on his word.
"Lizhi, Jing'er..."
Li Shimin was about to persuade the two women when Li Lizhi interrupted him.
“Father, I understand your difficulties. You are the ruler of the country, and your words are law. As a princess, it is my honor to share your burdens.”
"Ke Lizhi does not want to marry a mediocre man. She has only one small request, and she hopes that her father, the emperor, will agree, and that her uncle and Uncle Cheng will also agree."
Li Lizhi's words were quite appropriate and impeccable.
Li Shimin already felt indebted to his daughter, so he immediately agreed to listen: "Tell me what you think..."
“A real man should get back up wherever he falls.” Li Lizhi glanced at Wei Shuyu: “We don’t expect our cousin or Cheng Huailiang to be exceptionally capable, but we have one request…”
"He must surpass Wei Shuyu in both literary and martial arts!"
Swish...
Everyone immediately turned their attention to Wei Shuyu.
Wei Shuyu smiled and nodded slightly.
But in his heart he thought to himself: The ancients were right, only women and petty men are difficult to deal with.
"Auxiliary skills, integrity, and beauty—these requirements aren't excessive, are they?" Li Shimin said authoritatively.
After hearing Li Lizhi's words, he also felt that Changsun Chong and Cheng Huailiang were really terrible.
“Your Majesty, the way of literature is easy to discuss, but the way of martial arts…” Changsun Wuji looked conflicted.
Wei Shuyu single-handedly robbed eight children and then brutally beat Cheng Huailiang at Wanhua Pavilion; his martial arts skills are beyond question.
"Your Majesty, I believe that the way of martial arts is also the way of generals and commanders, and can be used to allow them to engage in military formation battles," Cheng Yaojin quickly added.
You can't fight with your own son.
He's never been afraid of fighting!
Leaving aside his own qualities as a general.
Li Jing, the military genius of the Tang Dynasty, and Qin Qiong, the war god of the Tang Dynasty, were his good brothers!
"In that case, it's settled then."
Li Shimin looked at Wei Shuyu and asked, "Shuyu, what do you think?"
"bite."
"Master, your sweetheart is online! As a host who can pacify the world with a pen and conquer the world on horseback, how can I lag behind in both literary and martial arts? A mission is hereby issued..."
Wei Shuyu: "Get lost."
system:"……"
(My attempt to flatter her failed, and I'm in tears...)
"They win and get to marry, but what benefit do I get if I win?" Wei Shuyu replied calmly.
"Didn't you shout yesterday that I wouldn't dare to take action? Now I'll send Changsun Chong and Cheng Huailiang to fight!" Li Shimin revealed a meaningful smile.
He hadn't forgotten Wei Shuyu's arrogant behavior yesterday!
And that jade pendant!
Li Shimin felt an intense rage whenever he thought of Wei Zheng dangling his jade pendant in front of him every day.
Wei Shuyu's lips twitched.
Sure enough, this father and daughter were both incredibly vengeful.
“Your Majesty, I don’t really care, but I’m afraid that Changsun Chong and Cheng Huailiang will never be able to find wives, and I’m even more afraid that your two princesses will never be able to get married…” Wei Shuyu replied truthfully.
How dare you!
Cheng Yaojin and Changsun Wuji were almost driven mad with anger.
Wei Zheng's hand, which was stroking his beard, trembled, and he plucked out several hairs, causing him to grimace in pain.
Choi Shin-ki's eyes sparkled with hearts...
As expected of my older brother, he speaks with such domineering presence.
"You've got quite the nerve," Li Shimin exclaimed. "You want something in return? I can grant you that request. If you win the first round, I'll grant you one that isn't unreasonable."
"Your Majesty, would it be alright to marry another daughter to Shuyu?" Wei Zheng immediately asked with a shameless grin.
"No way!" Li Shimin's face darkened, and he resolutely refused.
well.
Wei Zheng sighed.
“There’s no need for an arranged marriage.” Wei Shuyu shook his head with a wry smile. “If I win the first round, I want to attend the court assembly.”
Wei Shuyu was quite curious about the early morning court sessions in ancient times.
"Yes, but only as an observer."
Li Shimin readily agreed.
As Wei Zheng's son, it was only a matter of time before Wei Shuyu entered the imperial court.
Letting him experience the atmosphere beforehand isn't excessive.
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