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Moreover, these soldiers escorted a convoy, and the engraving on the carriage was also the prince's carriage.
Obviously, what the soldier said was correct, it was indeed His Royal Highness King Wu who had returned.
"Open the city gate!"
The guard didn't delay any longer, and immediately ordered his subordinates to open the city gate.
Then came to the gate of the city, led the generals of the gate to welcome Li Ke's arrival.
"See Your Highness King Wu!"
When the guards saw Li Ke's car driving by, they immediately saluted Li Ke respectfully.
Li Ke opened the window of the carriage, nodded and greeted them with a smile.
Immediately, the convoy entered the city and headed towards the Wangfu.
"The rumors are indeed true. It is said that His Royal Highness Wu Wang is kind and treats others like a spring breeze. Just now His Royal Highness Wu Wang greeted us!"
"That's right, if it's another prince, I'm afraid he wouldn't even bother to look at us?"
"Be careful!"
Watching Li Ke's convoy go away, several people also discussed in a low voice.
The convoy was driving on the streets of Chang'an City, which also attracted the attention of many people.
If it's just a convoy, it won't attract everyone's attention. After all, Chang'an City doesn't know how many convoys pass by every day.
But this convoy has so many elite soldiers escorting it, that's different.
Some people also speculate whether Li Ke is back, and this team is Li Ke's team.
But Li Ke did not show his face after all, and everyone is not sure whether it is really Li Ke.
In addition, the convoy was surrounded by elite soldiers guarding them, so everyone didn't dare to get too close.
In the carriage, Xie Wan'er originally wanted to open the window to see Chang'an City after a few months, but was stopped by Li Ke.
Several people looked at Li Ke curiously, wondering why they couldn't look outside.
"Be quiet."
Li Ke didn't explain much, just said to them.
The reason why he didn't show his face was because he was afraid that after revealing his identity, it would cause too much commotion in Chang'an City.
After all, he is quite confident about his popularity in Chang'an City.
Once it is known that he is back, there will definitely be many people surrounding his convoy and completely enclosing his convoy.
He is not afraid of his safety, after all, ordinary people will not hurt him.
Rather, as a prince who is an official in other places, if he returns to Chang'an City, he will receive such a warm welcome, although it proves how popular and prestige he is in Chang'an City.
However, Chang'an City is Li Shimin's home field after all, and Li Shimin is the emperor of the Tang Empire.
As a prince, he made such a big commotion when he returned to Chang'an City. If Li Shimin left the palace and there was no such a big commotion, wouldn't that be presumptuous?
It's okay to do this in Yangzhou, but in Chang'an City, it's better to keep a low profile.
Maybe it won't matter until he becomes emperor in the future.
Soon, the convoy arrived at the gate of King Wu's Mansion, and then Li Ke walked into the mansion with his family.
It was only now that everyone was sure that the convoy really belonged to His Royal Highness King Wu.
"See Your Highness!"
Shi, the head of Wu Wangfu, saluted Li Ke respectfully.
He was also very excited to see Li Ke again after a few months.
"It's been a hard few months."
Li Ke nodded to him and expressed concern.
Ever since Li Yin left Chang'an City, Chang Shi was in charge of all the property in the palace.
The pressure in this is also great.
"It's not hard to work for His Highness."
Chang Shi forced himself to answer.
Although he said it wasn't hard work, he still breathed a sigh of relief after seeing Li Ke come back.
All of a sudden, I felt a lot more relaxed, and felt that the mountain that had been pressing on me suddenly disappeared.
When Li Yin was still in Chang'an City before, although the things he did were similar to now, the pressure was much less.
After all, Li Yin is on the top, and he is only responsible for handling the affairs.
But since Li Yin also left Chang'an City, his pressure suddenly skyrocketed.
After all, Li Ke and Li Yin are not in Chang'an City, and suddenly there is no heavyweight to control the situation, this will definitely make you feel flustered.
Fortunately, these industries all have the shares of the county kings and princes, so with the help of these princes and nobles, the past few months have passed smoothly.
Li Ke smiled and didn't say much.
Since he knew before that he was coming back, the palace had already prepared everything.
Such as quilts, ovens, etc. to keep warm.
Li Ke saw that Zhao Nanyan and the others were exhausted because of their rush.
In addition, it was a little late today, so I thought that I would rest in the palace today and enter the palace tomorrow.
Silent all night.
Early the next morning, Li Ke brought Zhao Nanyan into the palace.
After all, when he came back from Yangzhou, he must first visit Li Shimin and Concubine Yang.
He first came to Ganlu Hall with Zhao Nanyan, and saw Li Shimin again after half a year.
"My son sees my father!"
Li Ke and Zhao Nanyan saluted Li Shimin first.
"Exemption."
"Why did you suddenly decide to come back this time?"
Li Shimin saw Li Ke after half a year, and he was in a very good mood, so he asked with a smile.
When Li Ke wrote to him before, he never said that he wanted to return to Chang'an City.
"I want to go back to Chang'an City for a new year, do some things by the way, and marry two children."
Li Ke briefly stated the purpose of coming back.
Although Li Shimin gave him the privilege to return to Beijing at any time, the reason for his return still needs to be explained.
"That's good, anyway, now that the official road has been repaired, the time spent on the road will be reduced."
Hearing this, Li Shimin smiled and nodded.
He is very much in favor of Li Ke's marriage to Ruren.
After all, Li Ke has been married for more than half a year, and he saw that Zhao Nanyan still showed no sign of pregnancy.
Although he was not dissatisfied with Zhao Nanyan, he definitely hoped that Li Ke would spread his wings for the royal family as soon as possible.
It would definitely be better to marry more concubines.
Anyway, Li Ke's good fortune is not shallow. Previously, Qiwang of the five surnames gave Li Ke 21 of the best and most beautiful women of the five surnames at one time, and he could choose whatever he wanted.
"What are your plans for today?"
Li Shimin wanted to talk to Li Ke about some things, but considering that Li Ke had just returned, he probably had a lot of things to deal with.
So he asked Li Ke to see if he had time today.
Hearing this, the little eunuch next to Li Shimin couldn't help being surprised.
As the emperor, Li Shimin needs to watch other people's time for anything?
But Li Shimin wanted to see if Li Ke had time, which obviously showed that Li Ke held a very high position in Li Shimin's heart!
"I'm going to visit my mother and concubine later, and then go to Zhaoling to pay homage to my mother."
Li Ke also knew that Li Shimin probably had something to look for him, but he deliberately told him about his itinerary for today.
In Datang, filial piety is the first priority. As a son of man, he has been away from other places for so long, and he must visit his mother first when he returns home.
Secondly, Empress Changsun was his aunt, and he was not in Chang'an City when he died, so of course he would pay homage to her when he came back.
"That's right, you're done, come back to Ganlu Palace."
Hearing Li Ke's words, instead of being unhappy, Li Shimin was extremely satisfied with Li Ke's performance.
He looked at Li Ke with more relief and affection.
Ability, talent, and filial piety, in Li Shimin's view, there is no shortcoming!
"Yes, Father!"
Li Ke nodded, and then took Zhao Nanyan out of Ganlu Hall and came to Concubine Yang's Baifu Hall.
Concubine Yang had already received the news that Li Ke was going back to Chang'an City, and learned that Li Ke had returned to Chang'an City yesterday.
Knowing that Li Ke would definitely come to see her today, he waited early.
"See mother concubine!"
Li Ke and Zhao Nanyan saluted Concubine Yang.
"Ke'er, why have you lost so much weight?"
Concubine Yang hasn't seen Li Ke for half a year, her eyes are full of longing.
Immediately came over and grabbed his arm with concern.
Hearing this, Li Ke couldn't help shaking his head helplessly.
There is always a kind of thinness. It is your mother who thinks you are thinner.
He still kept exercising in the past six months, and he was obviously much stronger.
But in Concubine Yang's eyes, why did she become thinner, and how much thinner?
"How long will you stay in Chang'an this time?"
Concubine Yang asked with great concern.
She knew that Li Ke would definitely return to the fief, but she still hoped that Li Ke could stay for a while longer.
"Let's go back to Yangzhou in the spring."
Li Ke thought for a while and said to Concubine Yang.
"Well, it's okay to stay a little longer."
Hearing this, Concubine Yang was immediately very happy, and immediately looked at Zhao Nanyan.
At the first glance, it was naturally Zhao Nanyan's stomach. When he saw the still flat belly, a look of disappointment flashed in his eyes.
As a mother, she naturally hoped that Li Ke would have an heir sooner.
"Mother and concubine, I have decided to wait until next year to have an heir. I have reasons for my son. I hope mother and concubine will understand and don't blame Nanyan."
"She was actually under a lot of pressure."
Li Ke noticed Concubine Yang's expression, and immediately explained aloud.
"Ke'er, when you grow up, mother will naturally listen to you."
Hearing this, Concubine Yang also understood that the reason why Zhao Nanyan was not pregnant was Li Ke's intention.
Since it was Li Ke's intention, she naturally stopped worrying about it.
After all, Li Ke has his own ideas now, and she respects Li Ke's opinion.
Next, Li Ke and Zhao Nanyan chatted with Concubine Yang for a while, as long as they talked about some interesting things that happened in Yangzhou.
1 After reminiscing about the old days, after eating in Concubine Yang's Baifu Hall, Li Ke left the palace with Zhao Nanyan.