area51novel Chapter 2756 A Kind Father and a Filial Son
Chapter 2756 A Kind Father and a Filial Son
Li Shen ran and shouted, muttering incoherently, but Li Chengqian and the others couldn't understand what he was saying.
At this moment, Li Shen was running very slowly, panting heavily and about to run out of breath.
Meanwhile, Li Shimin strolled leisurely behind him, keeping Li Shen at a distance that was neither too close nor too far.
Li Shen ran past Li Chengqian, who waved and smiled at him.
When Li Shimin arrived, everyone quickly bowed in greeting:
"See Your Majesty."
"Yes, gentlemen, you have worked hard. Excellent. Prepare some food for you to enjoy at noon."
After Li Shimin stopped, he was only slightly out of breath, and his face was rosy; he didn't look tired at all.
"Thank you for your generous gift, Your Majesty." Everyone immediately bowed in gratitude.
"Yes, Father." Li Chengqian bowed and accepted the order.
"Your Majesty is in great health and vitality, which is a blessing for the whole country."
Changsun Wuji looked at Li Shimin and flattered him, "Look at that young man in front of you, and then look at Your Majesty. Who would dare to say that Your Majesty is not in good health?"
"Hahaha, Assistant Ji is joking. I am old, and my health is not as good as before. I should move around more often."
Doctor Sun said that regular exercise is good for your health, and you should not be too busy with political affairs.
Setting aside half an hour each day for running leaves me feeling refreshed and invigorated.
Upon hearing the praise, Li Shimin burst into laughter. He was currently focused on recuperating and had long since recovered from any ailments.
They eat a balanced diet and medicinal cuisine, drink medicinal wine, exercise daily, and live a very regular life.
"Father, what are you and Tenth Brother doing here..." Li Chengqian asked, pointing to Li Shen who had run away.
"It's nothing, just some exercise. You all continue your meeting, I'll get back to work."
After saying that, Li Shimin took off after Li Shen and caught up with him in no time, continuing to keep him at a distance.
The crowd looked at each other in bewilderment. Was Prince Ji's health too weak? He probably couldn't even beat the maids in the palace.
Today, Li Shen felt that he had really performed beyond his usual level. It was more than 900 steps from the Vermilion Bird Gate to the Taiji Hall, then several hundred steps from the Taiji Hall to the Liangyi Hall, and then several hundred steps to the Ganlu Hall.
At this moment, Li Shen's legs were weak, and he was at his limit. He really couldn't run anymore. He didn't realize it at first, but now he realized that his father was really toying with him.
With a thud, Li Shen knelt on the ground; he simply couldn't run anymore.
Li Shimin slowly approached from behind, and just as he was about to commit domestic violence, Li Shen vomited.
"Ugh~~~~"
This surprised Li Shimin. This time the journey took a little longer than the one before, but he didn't expect it to be so serious.
Li Shen knelt there vomiting continuously, gasping for air, feeling as if his brain was starting to lack oxygen.
I'm so tired from sticking my tongue out.
"Go get some water for your master." Li Shimin stood beside Li Shen, patting his back, and called out to the stone.
Upon hearing this, Shi Tou turned and headed towards the Liangyi Hall, knowing that it was the only place with people at that moment, and also the closest.
"Go ahead and run. I told you to learn martial arts, even if you don't master anything, you should still cultivate your physique."
My Li family are emperors on horseback, establishing our nation through military might. Look at your brothers; every one of them has practiced martial arts since childhood and is skilled in volley shooting.
"You are the most useless prince the Li family has ever seen. You can't lift a finger or carry a load. You truly disgrace the Li family's reputation."
While patting Li Shen on the back, Li Shimin whispered instructions in Li Shen's ear.
However, to Li Shen, it just sounded like rambling.
"Father, your son... ugh... I'm just not cut out for martial arts. Human strength has its limits, and everyone has their own area of expertise. I was never born to be a warrior... ugh..."
Li Shen said while vomiting that he had thrown up everything he ate that morning.
"What kind of talk is this? What do you mean by a warrior? Look at the civil officials in the court, which one of them isn't skilled in both literature and martial arts?"
They could govern the country with their pens and bring peace to the nation on horseback; even the scholars outside were skilled in swordsmanship and archery.
Didn't you see it when you went to the Imperial College?
Li Shimin rebuked, "The civil officials of the Tang Dynasty are not truly weak; if they cannot be reasoned with, they also know some martial arts."
“Father, I stopped going to the Imperial Academy when I was nine years old. How would I know what happened after that? Father, you shouldn’t have allowed me to leave the Imperial Academy in the first place.”
Li Shen sighed inwardly. Sure enough, he still needed to go to school and study more. Studying could change his destiny.
The prince's education was comprehensive. He had to learn all kinds of etiquette for nobles, poetry, songs, playing musical instruments, horseback riding, archery, hand-to-hand combat, weapons, football, and polo.
After completing his studies, he became a typical spoiled brat.
Unfortunately, Li Shen went into business and didn't continue his studies. He even learned archery later, and now he's reached the level of hitting the bullseye with a single shot.
"You scoundrel! I told you before that I wouldn't let you leave the palace too early, but you tried every possible way to escape."
I've told you more than once to continue attending the Imperial Academy, but you insisted on your own way, and now you're blaming me?
After hearing Li Shen's words, Li Shimin patted Li Shen hard.
"Ugh~~~~" Li Shen gagged when he was slapped, and almost shoved his own vomit into his face.
“Father, if you’re filming, I’ll probably have to go to Zhaoling to wait for you.”
Li Shen shifted his position and plopped down on the ground. The coldness from the ground made him feel a little better.
He almost vomited his lungs out just now; the severe lack of oxygen caused him to vomit.
Upon hearing the name Zhaoling, Li Shimin struck Li Shen on the head again, causing Li Shen to cry out in pain.
In the distance, Li Chengqian, Changsun Wuji, and others stood there watching this scene. Prince Ji sat on the ground, panting with his tongue lolling out, while His Majesty squatted down beside him, patting Li Shen's back to help him catch his breath.
The scene was warm and harmonious, but everyone felt something was strange or surprised.
That's His Majesty, the Heavenly Khan, the ruthless emperor who kills without blinking an eye.
It is a universally acknowledged fact that there are no true relatives in the world.
Their emperor was a ruthless person, and even Changsun Wuji was seeing this side of the emperor for the first time.
A loving father and a filial son—at this moment, His Majesty truly resembled an ordinary father.
Li Chengqian felt envy, jealousy, and longing.
After he turned eight, his father never treated him like that again. Ever since he became the crown prince, his father had become extremely strict with him.
Whatever you do, you must do it to the best of your ability and not make any mistakes.
"Alas, Prince Ji's benevolence is boundless, unmatched by anyone." Changsun Wuji couldn't help but sigh, realizing at that moment that what his sister said was true.
Prince Ji enjoys the Emperor's favor alone; do not make an enemy of him.
"Hehe, because only the tenth brother can please His Majesty. In terms of filial piety, I am not as good as Prince Ji."
Li Chengqian chuckled twice, expressing his heartfelt admiration.
"You scoundrel, get up right now and stop pretending." But as soon as Li Chengqian finished speaking, he saw Li Shimin stand up and kick Li Shen twice.
(I learned today that a celebrity has passed away. I felt a little numb and sad when I saw the news. I'm not a fan of celebrities.)
I just suddenly realized that as my youth slips away little by little, I'm no longer that young boy.