thefictionvixens Chapter 1920 Hard to Choose
Chapter 1920 Hard to Choose
That evening, both Cuiwei Palace and Prince Ji’s Mansion were decorated with lights and colors to celebrate the upcoming addition of a new member to the Prince Ji’s Mansion.
But the people in the city didn’t know why Prince Ji’s mansion was so festive.
The next day, Li Shen got up very early, changed into royal robes, and took Su Xiaoxiao and Lu Dingniang to Cuiwei Palace to express his gratitude.
This is the rule, Su Xiaoxiao has to express her gratitude in person.
Li Shen happened to have something to discuss with Li Shimin.
When he arrived at the gate of Cuiwei Palace, he saw Wang De already waiting at the door. Li Shimin had already expected Li Shen to come.
After the two sides exchanged greetings, Wang De brought Li Shen and others to Hanfeng Palace.
After entering the hall, Li Shen took the lead in saluting:
"Greetings, Aye, Mother, and Mother."
The others followed suit.
"No need for formalities. What's the matter with you today?" Li Shimin asked knowingly.
"My dear father, I received a reward from my mother yesterday. I came here today to express my gratitude. Thank you very much for your grace."
As he spoke, Li Shen, Su Xiaoxiao and Lu Dingniang bowed again.
"My son, no need for gifts. This is a great joyous occasion, so naturally your mother will give you a reward to express her congratulations.
It has been more than a year since your Ji Wangfu reported good news, so you should be rewarded this time." Empress Changsun said with a smile.
"Mother, how can we announce good news every year?" Li Shen replied helplessly. If he gave birth to children every year, he would be exhausted to death.
If I do one every year, I will go crazy.
The queen smiled slightly upon hearing this and waved to Lu Dingniang and Su Xiaoxiao.
"Come, let me see."
Lu Dingniang and Su Xiaoxiao walked over obediently. The queen looked them up and down and asked about their well-being.
Li Shimin stood up, gave Li Shen a look, and walked to the back.
Li Shen followed immediately.
They came to Li Shimin's study one after another.
"Pah." Li Shimin picked up a memorial and threw it at Li Shen.
"Look at what you wrote. How many people can understand it? I asked you to write the sacrificial text in vain.
I haven’t improved my handwriting at all.”
Li Shen picked up the memorial from the ground and took a look at it, gnashing his teeth. To be honest, he couldn't quite understand what he had written.
I clearly remember that I recognized everything I wrote at that time.
"Don't be angry, Father. I was just happy for a moment. I said my writing was a little sloppy. Next time, I will definitely write it well."
Li Shen smiled awkwardly and promised.
"Next time? From now on, if you write a memorial, it must not exceed ten words. Unless you practice your handwriting well."
Li Shimin curled his lips in disdain. He didn't believe that Li Shen could write well.
Li Shen felt a little aggrieved. The last time he wrote a sacrificial text, he worked so hard for so long, but in the end it was not read out during the ancestor worship.
Because of this matter, Li Shen annoyed Li Chengqian for a long time and insisted that Li Chengqian read it to him alone, otherwise it would be written in vain.
During those days, Li Chengqian was so annoyed that he ordered Prince Ji not to come to Liangyi Palace.
But even though Li Shen wrote a eulogy of more than a thousand words, he did not improve his handwriting.
"Yes, Father, I will let Wang Xuance write memorials from now on." Li Shen accepted the order dejectedly.
Is my cursive script so unpopular?
"Your Highness, please have some tea." The maid beside him made some tea and handed it to Li Shen.
"You have been in medical school for long enough. You should return to the palace to recuperate. Otherwise, outsiders will think that you, Prince Ji, have some serious illness."
Li Shimin took a sip of tea.
"Yes, I went back yesterday and I'm almost recovered." Li Shen nodded in agreement.
Then Li Shen continued:
"Father, I have something to report to you."
"Oh? Tell me what you have to say." Li Shimin looked at Li Shen.
"Replying to Father Ye, yesterday I asked Divine Doctor Sun to come to my house to check Xiao Xiao's pulse. At that time, I had an idea. I wanted Divine Doctor Sun to write a medical book."
"Write a medical book?" Li Shimin was a little confused.
"Yes, it is a medical book, a book that contains all the prescriptions in the world. Since ancient times, there have been countless people with superb medical skills.
But many of them did not pass on their skills for various reasons.
The results of their years of research were lost in vain.
For example, the great doctor Hua Tuo died suddenly, and his skills have been lost.
So I was thinking, now that our Great Tang is at peace and the people are living and working in peace and contentment, shouldn’t we leave some precious things for future generations?
Compiling a medical book can not only help the world, but also leave a name for eternity and benefit future generations.
This is a great deed." Li Shen told his father what he was thinking.
After hearing this, Li Shimin fell into deep thought. At this moment, he looked at this unfilial son with a new respect.
Unexpectedly, this disaster, in addition to causing trouble, also cares about the people, especially for the benefit of future generations.
"Old Ten, this is indeed a good thing. If you can really do it, it would not be an exaggeration to say that it will be recorded in the history books, or even go down in history.
If this medical book can be passed down, it will surely be admired by generations to come."
Li Shimin couldn't help but exclaim in praise.
"But Aye, I have something in my mind that I am having trouble deciding. I hope Aye can give me some advice."
Li Shen stood up and bowed.
"Oh? Since you have made a decision, why are you still having doubts? Tell me about it." Li Shimin was a little curious.
"Replying to Father, this matter is something that will go down in history, so I want Father to issue an order to let me compile this book like the compilation of the Zhenguan Ceremony. This way, I will face much less resistance."
Li Shimin understood what Li Shen said. Li Shen wanted to give the credit to him, and he felt relieved.
It seems that my love for my son is not in vain. When it comes to major issues, he will still stand by me.
How could the ordinary yellow and white things compare to the opportunity to leave a name in history? As an emperor, why would he care about those mundane things?
"Okay, don't be so vague, there will be less resistance. There are no outsiders here. I know you want to attribute this to me.
I wonder if you still have any doubts?" Li Shimin said with a smile.
Li Shen bowed again and replied:
"Replying to Grandpa, I did think so at the beginning and wanted Grandpa to issue an edict, but later I felt that Grandpa was already an emperor of all ages.
With Aye's achievements, his name would have been passed down through the ages and would be remembered forever.
Adding this is just the icing on the cake.
If this matter is handed over to my eldest brother, he may achieve great achievements and be remembered in history.
But filial piety is the most important virtue, and I should give up my position to my father, so I found it difficult to make a decision for the moment.
I hope you can help me solve my doubts."
Li Shen said this very sincerely. He thought his father would have a hard time making a decision. After all, this was also a great achievement.
His father is a very face-conscious man and he would definitely not want to miss this opportunity.
But because of his face, he cannot compete with his son for the credit, and he will be conflicted for a while.
But Li Shimin only looked at Li Shen for a few seconds before he started laughing:
"Hahahaha, why is it so difficult to decide? Just ask your eldest brother to issue the crown prince's order."