Chapter 101 Tang Dynasty Succubus 2.0
As the saying goes, if you want to impose a crime, there is no excuse for it.

Old Li is in such a state now. Looking at Li Xiang jumping around, he is looking down on him.

Li Mingda was dancing happily, chanting, "Little ball, kick it, Malan will bloom twenty-one."

"Two eight two five six, two eight two five seven, two eight two nine thirty one..."

What kind of strange ballad is this? A question mark popped up in Lao Li's head.

Of course he didn't know that this was a song used specifically for skipping rope in later generations.

The steps of skipping rubber ropes are also evolved from the Morse code. The following groups of numbers are the codes of the military unit's communication mailboxes, such as Box 28, Sub-Box 256, Box 28, Sub-Box 257...

Li Xiang was dancing happily when he suddenly felt himself flying into the air.

As soon as he looked up, he met Lao Li's big dark face.

"You little brat, don't you know how to teach your aunt a lesson every day!"

Seeing Li Shimin coming, Luluo and Lianqiao hurriedly saluted.

Old Li waved at the two of them, indicating that he should continue playing with the princess as usual.

"Aunt, if you are jealous, just say it." Li Xiang retorted.

Li Shimin choked and put Li Xiang on the ground.

This rebellious grandson will not pay until he chokes someone to death!
"Master Sun said that regular exercise would be good for your aunt's health." Li Xiang introduced to Li Shimin with a smile.

"Really?" Old Li snorted, but didn't say anything.

Seeing his daughter so lively and happy, he was also happy from the bottom of his heart.

"Before I left the East Palace, I heard from my father that something big was going to happen in the court today." Li Xiang looked at Li Shimin and asked, "What was the result?"

"The result is acceptable. The power accumulated by the Shandong gentry over more than ten years has basically been cleared out of the court." Li Shimin stroked his beard, his tone very cheerful.

Li Xiang looked at him and asked, "Really?"

"Of course it's true." Li Shimin stretched out his hand and rubbed Li Xiang's head, then looked at Li Mingda who was jumping with the rubber band, the eagerness in his eyes was obvious.

Li Xiang was very sharp-eyed and of course he could see the desire in Li Shimin's eyes.

In order to prevent the great Khan from playing games played by little girls, Li Xiang decided to find him something else to do.

It happened that Li Chengqian and his two brothers came together to visit Li Mingda, and Li Xiang also started to think about it.

After several collaborations, the relationship between Li Chengqian and Li Tai has eased a little. At least they can still talk and laugh when they are together, and they are not as arrogant as before.

"Sizi's health has really improved." Li Chengqian looked at Li Mingda and said with emotion.

Li Tai also nodded and said: "Thanks to Master Sun for treating me, otherwise, alas..."

"Only Master Sun has made the contribution, but I have no contribution in finding the Treatise on Febrile and Miscellaneous Diseases?" Li Chengqian raised his nose proudly.

Li Tai gave him a hehe expression in response.

You want me to praise you? You're dreaming!
Seeing his three brothers coming over, Li Mingda stopped jumping rubber rope and walked over to greet them.

"Sizi is much happier now than before." Li Zhi's tone was a little sour. When Li Mingda was with him in Lizheng Hall, she had never been so lively.

Could it be that the elephant really had some magical power? Li Zhi was a little confused.

Maybe Li Xiang really follows Li Shimin, the new generation of Tang Dynasty succubus.

Li Mingda chuckled and didn't say much. He just winked at Li Xiang who was standing next to Li Shimin.

"Today is the first time that the four of us, father and son, have worked together to accomplish something."

Li Shimin's tone was very cheerful. He looked at his three sons and said with a smile: "If your mother could see this, she would surely be smiling in her grave."

Today, Old Li finally has some confidence to meet Empress Changsun after his death.

Fortunately, it is not too late to mend the situation, and now the children are showing signs of reuniting.

Thanks to the elephant...

As the saying goes, one should never forget the person who dug the well when drinking water. Old Li couldn't help but reach out and rub Li Xiang's head.

It must be said that Li Xiang’s head feels really good. Old Li became a little distracted while rubbing it.

Li Zhi always felt that it was a bit inappropriate for Old Li to praise him like that. Today, it was actually just his father Li Shimin and his two brothers who were hunting down the aristocratic families together. At best, he was just shouting "six six six".

"Xiang'er often told me that when brothers are united, they can break metal." Li Chengqian looked at Li Xiang approvingly, and did not forget to flatter his son: "After hearing this, the child was also deeply touched."

"Well said! Brothers working together can accomplish anything!" Li Shimin nodded heavily: "If you, Qingque and Zhinu work together, what can't be accomplished in this world?"

Li Chengqian and Li Tai looked at each other, but because Li Shimin was in front of them, they turned their heads away without saying a word.

"How about...Aunt." Li Xiang suddenly suggested: "Actually, I have a more interesting game, but we didn't have enough people just now, so I can only jump rubber rope with Auntie."

Before Li Shimin could speak, Li Xiang continued, "This game can exercise the body and is beneficial to physical and mental health."

"Oh?" Li Shimin became interested immediately. He really wanted to go up and jump with Li Mingda.

Firstly, Old Li is more childlike, as can be seen from his love for chasing rabbits around the palace; secondly, dancing is very popular in the Tang Dynasty, and if you don’t dance a few times when you get drunk at a banquet, you’d be embarrassed to say that you are a Tang person.

Our Tang Dynasty has its own national conditions.

But Li Xiang was not very used to it after all, so he was a little reluctant to see Lao Li going up to dance awkwardly.

Besides, that was a game for little girls, and it was a bit inappropriate for an old man like Lao Li to play it.

But seeing that the old man was so leisurely, he didn't want to refuse the other party's intention.

Li Xiang took out a bag from his bosom, which was filled with dried soybeans that had been dried during the oil pressing process.

"Well, why not hit the pocket?" Li Xiang said with a smile.

"Hitting the pocket?" Li Shimin looked at the inconspicuous pocket, and then at the rubber bands that were stretching the green ivy and forsythia.

Hmm...it feels worse than dancing.

"Uncle, hitting pockets is much more fun than playing with rubber bands." Li Xiang said with a wink.

"Really? Then tell me how we should play it." Li Shimin cleared his throat and said.

Li Xiang organized his words and then said, "First, draw lots to decide who will be on the two sides and who will be in the middle... The people on both sides are responsible for hitting people with their pockets, or throwing pockets to each other. If the person in the middle grabs the pocket, he will get a chance to offset the penalty. This opportunity can be used for himself or for others."

"If a person is hit by a pocket and the pocket hits the ground, and there is no chance to offset the sack, the person hit changes places with the person who threw the pocket and hit him."

Of course, this is how Li Xiang played when he was in elementary school, and it may not be very different in other areas.

At least Li Shimin became interested after listening to it.

As the best marksman in the Tang Dynasty, he is also very good at throwing the ball into the pocket.

Naturally, Li Chengqian and his two brothers had no objections. After all, they were just playing with their sister...well, playing with their father as well.

After introducing the rules, Li Xiang asked someone to get a few notes. After drawing lots, Li Shimin and Li Zhi were responsible for hitting people, while Li Chengqian, Li Tai, Li Mingda and Li Xiang were hit in the middle.

This game is actually very strange. Some people like to hide in the pocket in the middle, some like to hit the pocket in the middle, and some like to hit people with the pocket. Obviously, Li Shimin is this kind of person.

"Three, two, one... start!" Li Xiang shouted loudly, and then threw the pocket to Li Zhi.

Li Zhi held the bag and weighed the options. First, he didn't dare to hit his two brothers; second, he felt that he might not be able to hit Li Xiang, so based on the principle of picking the weak, he lightly threw the bag at Li Mingda.

But he never expected that Li Chengqian would grab the pocket in his hand with just a touch of his hand.

"Young slave, you haven't eaten yet!" Li Chengqian threw the pocket to Li Shimin with a smile, and several people retreated with laughter.

Li Mingda squeezed in with the others, leaving behind a string of silver bell-like laughter, and hid behind his two brothers.

Li Shimin immediately locked onto Li Xiang's position, and smashed his pocket on Li Xiang's butt.

"Ah!" Li Xiang screamed and rubbed his buttocks continuously.

This blow was so hard that it hurt Li Xiang's butt.

He looked at Li Shimin with grief and indignation, and strongly suspected that Aong had done it on purpose. Not only did he hit him on purpose, but he also used such great force on purpose.

"Hahahaha..." Li Shimin burst into laughter when he saw Li Xiang rubbing his butt.

This little rebellious grandson, hahahahaha...

Since the team still had one chance to revive, Li Xiang did not leave the field.

He was quite happy at first, but soon he couldn't laugh anymore.

When the pocket returned to Li Shimin's hands, Li's hand raised it as if it was a meteor or lightning, and the pocket was frightened to death. Li Xiang made a pose and then held the pocket with his belly and legs.

Fortunately, the pocket didn't fall off, but it still hurt a lot when I was hit.

Tears were all brought out.

Seeing Li Xiang's miserable condition, Li Shimin laughed heartily.

But to Li Xiang's ears, this laughter sounded very malicious.

He felt that Li Shimin might have done it on purpose, but he had no evidence.

Then Old Li hit him hard on the butt, and he finally realized that this old man was targeting him.

There was no choice but to play the game that I had proposed.

He also secretly swore in his heart that next time he plays pocket games with Lao Li, I will be the puppy!

Amidst the laughter and joy, the six grandparents and grandchildren finished the game. Li Xiang rubbed his buttocks vigorously, with Li Mingda beside him who was concerned.

Li Mingda glanced at Li Shimin in a stern manner. This father is really...

What a child's temper!

Li Shimin didn't care about it. He didn't think it was shameless to bully a little kid by relying on his great strength.

Grandpa loves his grandson very much!

In the afternoon, several people stayed in Lizheng Hall, and Lao Li invited them to have dinner before leaving.

Li Xiang's buttocks were not well yet, so he would sit on the stool with his buttocks raised.

Seeing his pitiful appearance, Li Shimin couldn't help but asked, "Xiang'er, what's wrong with you?"

"You know it in your heart." Li Xiang rolled his eyes, took a breath, and subconsciously reached out to rub his butt.

This soybean bag hurts too much when it hits someone...

The three brothers standing by were also gloating. After all, when your pocket hits someone else's butt, it not only doesn't hurt, it's also fun to watch.

"Hahahahaha..."

Everyone laughed, except Li Mingda, who felt sorry for Li Xiang and rubbed his body.

"If I fight with you again, I'll be a puppy!" Li Xiang said viciously.

Li Shimin also smiled and said to him, "Don't worry, the old man will never target you and beat you in the future."

"Ha." Li Xiang expressed his disbelief. How can you still have such a good memory?
I will be thankful if you don't spank my butt into eight pieces, my dear old man!
At Li Xiang's suggestion, Fubao will be responsible for dinner tonight.

This is a relatively novel attempt. The dishes are few but fine, and there is no food like ribs that is not elegant to eat, so it will not affect etiquette and image.

Li Xiang is also preparing to reform the Tang Dynasty's state banquet, using a decent and luxurious dining experience to match the Tang Dynasty's great power diplomacy.

He selected dozens of classic dishes from the eight major cuisines of later generations and taught them all to Fubao, who then taught them to the chefs in the palace.

When the sweet and sour carp was served, Li Shimin couldn't help but praise it: "Wow, this carp is so delicious."

The carp on the plate was placed in a posture of leaping over the dragon gate, with its head and tail raised, as if it had just leaped out of the water.

In fact, Li Xiang originally thought that carp was not allowed to be eaten these days. However, after asking around, he found out that the imperial court did not officially prohibit people from eating carp, at least not now.

"Is this the legacy of the God of Cooking?" Li Tai looked at the carp with emotion, "I can hardly bear to eat it."

"Why can't I bear it?" Li Xiang was always good at cooking cranes and burning zithers. He picked up the chopsticks and tore the perfectly shaped carp into pieces. Then he said, "Eat it quickly. This carp should be eaten while it's hot. It won't taste good if it's cold. Remember to dip it in some sauce."

Li Shimin glared at Li Xiang who was cooking a crane and burning his zither, picked up a piece of sweet and sour carp and put it in his mouth. The sour and sweet taste made him very satisfied.

After tasting the dishes carefully, he said with deep emotion: "These dishes are indeed suitable for large banquets."

Lao Li has no psychological pressure when eating carp, he just eats big pieces to show off.

The palace was filled with joy, but the ten-mile long pavilion was filled with sorrow and misery.

Cui Mingan stood in the pavilion, with the children of the Cui family behind him. They all looked dejected, looking very miserable.

When the Tang Dynasty was founded and the capital was established, it was so high-spirited and vigorous. But now it is so desolate.

It's impossible to say that I'm unwilling.

After giving some instructions to his young men, Cui Mingan set out on the journey to Youzhou amid their reluctant gazes.

After walking on the road for several days, Cui Minggan felt more and more depressed.

Just when he was about to recite a poem, he noticed a carriage parked on the side of the road ahead, as if waiting for someone.

"Is this the Cui Daozhen from Boling, the Minister Cui?"

Daozhen is the name of Cui Mingan.

Hearing the call, Cui Mingan laughed at himself.

"I am currently the Sima of Youzhou, and I am not worthy of the title of Assistant Minister."

Not long after the words fell, a voice was heard from outside.

"I am Yin Hongzhi, the governor of Qizhou. I invite Sima Cui to come in and have a chat!"

(Take a nap and update when you wake up in the afternoon)

(End of this chapter)