Tang Dynasty: Consort Wu? Your Majesty, please address her as the Crown Prince's Consort.

Wang Gui glared angrily at Wang Shan.

Because one of these ten people was actually his grandson!

Although Wang Shan belonged to the Wang family of the capital, Wang Gui was also a direct descendant of the Wang family of Taiyuan. In addition, Wang Gui was also a member of the Secretariat, which was equivalent to one of the prime ministers.

After seeing that ten of Wang's direct descendants had been inexplicably crippled, everyone couldn't help but question Wang Shan.

Faced with Wang Gui's questioning, Wang Shan also spoke with indignation:

"This must have been Li Chengqian's doing!"

Seeing Wang Shan's confident expression, Wang Gui couldn't help but be slightly taken aback. He couldn't understand what this matter had to do with the Crown Prince. Why would the Crown Prince take action against the Wang family?

Seemingly sensing Wang Gui's doubts, Wang Shan gave a wry smile and then recounted in detail how they plotted against the Crown Prince and how they colluded with the Zheng family of Xingyang to sabotage Li Chengqian's warhorse.

After hearing his explanation, Wang Gui was immediately enraged.

"Foolish!! His Majesty is now in the prime of his life. Even if the Crown Prince and the Prince of Wei are at odds, it is far from the time to take sides."

"The Zheng family of Xingyang went mad after the Xuanwu Gate Incident. They just wanted to muddy the waters in the court. You've been betrayed and you don't even know it!"

Wang Shan was verbally abused by Wang Gui, but he didn't dare to utter a single word!

Just then, the servant rushed in and said:

"Master! The Zheng family head requests your presence at our residence for a discussion!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Shan couldn't help but glance at Wang Gui.

Seeing this, Wang Gui couldn't help but fall silent.

A moment later, he couldn't help but sigh.

"Alas! Go then. Things have come to this point, and Li Chengqian must already know that this matter is related to the Wang family of Taiyuan."

At this point, Wang Gui glanced at his crippled grandson, a ruthless glint flashing in his eyes.

"Since the feud has already begun, Li Chengqian is not suitable to be the next emperor of the Tang Dynasty!"

……

Lizheng Hall.

"Hehehe! Mom! Here, take this medicine. Spray it a couple of times when you feel a cough, and you'll be completely cured in a month!"

Empress Zhangsun looked at her son, who was presenting his treasure like this, and couldn't help but smile gently before speaking:

"Great! That's clever and shows filial piety!"

As she spoke, she affectionately ruffled his hair!

Li Chengqian couldn't help but grin, and then took out a packet of tea from his pocket and said:

"Mother! This is tea from a newly opened shop in town. Please try it; I think it's much better than the tea I've had before!"

Hearing this, Empress Zhangsun became interested.

He looked at the bag of dry tea leaves in front of him and immediately said:

"Alright, I'll have someone bring a stove to brew tea right away!"

However, just as she was about to give the order, Li Chengqian stopped her.

He smiled and said:

"Mother, this tea doesn't need to be boiled. Just have someone boil some water over!"

Upon hearing this, Empress Zhangsun was stunned for a moment, and then quickly instructed the maid beside her to bring some hot water!

After a while.

Li Chengqian picked up a pinch of tea leaves and put them into a teacup, then poured in boiling water.

A unique, refreshing aroma of tea instantly filled the air.

Li Chengqian smiled and handed the teacup to Empress Zhangsun, saying:

"Mom! You should try some!"

Looking at the clear tea in the teacup in front of her, Empress Zhangsun couldn't help but smile.

"Okay~"

She picked up the teacup, took a small sip, and a look of surprise flashed in her eyes.

"This tea is indeed more refreshing than usual, with a sweet aftertaste; it's quite good!"

Just as Li Chengqian was about to say something more, a familiar voice came from outside the door.

"Hahaha! What wonderful stuff is this? Let me see it too!!!"

A moment later, Li Shimin walked in from outside the door with a smile on his face.

Upon hearing this, Empress Zhangsun quickly rose, bowed to Li Shimin, and explained with a smile:

"Your Majesty, Gao Ming has purchased some novel teas!"

"Oh?"

Upon hearing his wife's words, Li Shimin also turned his gaze to the tea leaves and teacups on the table.

He immediately stepped forward, picked up the teacup that Empress Changsun had just used, took a sip, and then couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, looking at the clear tea in his hand with some surprise, and said:

"Hmm? Not bad, slightly bitter at first, but with a sweet aftertaste!"

Hearing his father's words, Li Chengqian couldn't help but retort sarcastically:

"Hey! Not bad, Old Li, you can even figure out so many things about drinking?"

Upon hearing this, Empress Zhangsun couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle, while Li Shimin glared fiercely at his rebellious son.

"You unfilial son! How dare you call me 'Old Li'? You have no manners! Is there any more tea? Give me another ten catties!"

Upon hearing Li Shimin's words, Li Chengqian was completely dumbfounded.

"Holy crap! Are you robbing me? Do you know how expensive this tea is? You asked for ten pounds right off the bat! Not a single piece!"

Li Shimin didn't take his son's words to heart. Well, he was used to arguing with his son and had gotten used to it.

Li Chengqian was somewhat disappointed.

Hey! What's wrong with Old Li? Does talking about him like this now not generate any achievement points for being a rebellious son?

Li Shimin asked, somewhat puzzled:

"Is this tea very expensive?"

"Of course, five taels of silver per tael!"

"What the heck?"

Upon hearing the price of the tea, Li Shimin's eyes widened like copper bells, shooting out lightning-like... well... anyway, he was very surprised!

He looked at the small bag of tea leaves in front of him with some disbelief.

"This thing costs five taels of silver per tael? Are you robbing me?"

Li Chengqian shrugged.

"Nonsense! Selling tea is way more profitable than robbing someone!"

Upon hearing this, even Li Shimin was momentarily speechless.

He glanced at the small packet of tea in his hand, then casually stuffed it into his sleeve.

"Ahem! This tea is so expensive, how can ordinary people afford it?"

Seeing his old man's actions, Li Chengqian couldn't help but roll his eyes, and then slowly said:

"Who said this tea is sold to ordinary people?"

Seeing Li Shimin's puzzled look, Li Chengqian continued to explain:

"This tea is sold to aristocratic families and nobles. Five taels of silver is very expensive for ordinary people, but it is just a drop in the ocean for aristocratic families and nobles."

At this point, Li Chengqian couldn't help but smile and look at Li Shimin, saying:

"Does Father think this tea tastes good?"

Upon hearing Li Chengqian's question, Li Shimin paused for a moment, then nodded honestly.

"Delicious!"

"That's right! Ordinary people are looking for food and clothing. In the Tang Dynasty, the price of grain is about five coins per dou. Five taels of silver is enough for a family of five to eat for a year."

But aristocratic families are not short of money. They don't have to worry about food and clothing. They pursue fame, face, and enjoyment more!

All we need to do is package the tea to make it a luxury item, so that people feel it's a loss of face if they don't serve tea when visiting someone's home.

By making scholars and artists perceive tea drinking as a refined and elegant pursuit, the tea business becomes a goldmine!