bastard seizes tang

Chapter 591 Wen Yanbo is critically ill

It was supposed to be a day of great joy, but on the afternoon of the day when Li Ke was registered as the prince, a bad news came from the Duke of Yu's mansion, and Li Ke suddenly lost the mood to celebrate: Duke Wen Yan of the Kingdom of Yu Bo was seriously ill, and could no longer take any medicine.

Li Ke was kind to Wen Yanbo, and Wen Yanbo was kind to Li Ke. When Li Ke was trapped in the North, Wen Yanbo proposed many times to invite Li Ke back. Ke defended several times, and at the critical moment when Li Ke was nominated as the crown prince, Wen Yanbo even dragged his dying body, and tried his best to open up Li Ke's eyes with his last breath, and pushed Li Kesheng to the position of crown prince.

In the court of the Tang Dynasty, Li Ke was regarded as a younger generation, and there were some who took good care of them, such as Cen Wenwen, Qin Shubao, and the warrior Xun, but among these people, Li Ke had the least relationship with Li Ke, and it could even be said that he had no status but only Wen Yan Bo alone.

Cen Wenwen is Li Ke's professional teacher, Qin Shubao and Li Ke privately discuss their friendship as uncle and nephew, warrior Xun is Li Ke's father-in-law, only Wen Yanbo has nothing to do with Li Ke, because Li Ke was a hostage back then, and he returned home When it comes to Beijing, he treats Li Ke sincerely. He has not changed his original intention for more than ten years. He is a sincere gentleman, which is probably the case.

Wen Yanbo is the founding father of the Tang Dynasty, with outstanding achievements, Wen Yanbo is critically ill, and Li Ke, as the prince, should visit him both public and private.

When Li Ke heard the news that Wen Yanbo was critically ill, he hurriedly took Prince Shao Zhan Shiwang Xuance and the attendants of the prince's inner mansion, and set off from the East Palace, heading straight for the Duke of Yu's mansion.

When Li Ke rushed to the mansion of Duke Yu, many people had already gathered inside and outside the mansion, including colleagues who came and went to visit, as well as relatives and friends of the Wen family. Li Ke's status was special. Wen Zhen led Wen Yanbo into the inner room where Wen Yanbo recuperated.

"Father, the prince has come to see you." Wen Zhen led Li Ke into the inner room, leaned against Wen Yanbo's ear, and whispered to Wen Yanbo.

Knowing that Li Ke had arrived, Wen Yanbo slowly opened his eyes, leaned against the head of the bed, and turned around.

"The prince is here." Wen Yanbo looked at Li Ke, and said to Li Ke in a weak voice.

Li Ke nodded, stepped forward and grabbed Wen Yanbo's hand, and said to Wen Yanbo: "Li Ke was supposed to come to the mansion to visit earlier, but because of people's delay, Li Ke came late."

After the prince's court meeting was finalized, Li Ke learned that Wen Yanbo was seriously ill. He wanted to visit the mansion, but he was worried that Wen Yanbo would go to the mansion immediately after he made him the crown prince. He failed to come to the door, so Li Ke said this.

Wen Yanbo patted the back of Li Ke's hand lightly, and said to Li Ke: "What the prince did was right, you really shouldn't be here before that."

Li Ke said: "Fortunately, the heavens are merciful, Li Ke can see you again, otherwise Li Ke will regret it."

Wen Yanbo listened to Li Ke calling him "Sir", a smile slowly appeared on his face. The "Sir" in Li Ke's mouth did not carry his surname, so he did not refer to his official position, but his seniority. Calling him is to regard him as the elder of the family.

Wen Yanbo said to Li Ke: "Before the end of the old minister's time, I can still see the crown prince becoming a heir. My wish is enough. The promise I made to the crown prince at the foot of the Yin Mountain back then can be regarded as fulfilled."

When Li Ke went north as a hostage, Wen Yanbo and Wen Yanbo met by chance in Yinshan. At that time, Wen Yanbo watched Li Ke go north, and he made a promise that he would protect Li Ke back to Beijing as long as he lived.

When Li Ke heard this, his eyes couldn't help sore, and he said to Wen Yanbo: "The boy is grateful for the protection of the adults, but the adults are seriously ill, but the boy can't do anything."

Wen Yanbo said with a smile: "At this age, I have long since looked down on matters of life and death. The prince should not be sad. I am just going to see the late emperor Gaozu. The late emperor must have someone to serve him there."

Li Ke sighed and said: "Grandfather has only been away for a few years, and Li Ke has lost his elders. Once your lord is gone, who should Li Ke ask for advice in case of trouble?"

Wen Yanbo held Li Ke's hand weakly, and said slowly: "You are the most capable of knowing people. Cen Wenwen, Ma Zhou, and Wang Xuance under the Eastern Palace were all promoted by you, and they are all talents of the prime minister. Only above the old officials, if you are undecided, you can just ask them, why would you care about an old official, but it is indeed a pity for the old official to go."

Li Ke listened to Wen Yanbo's words, and hurriedly asked: "I don't know what it is, just open your mouth, and Li Ke will do it for you."

Wen Yanbo replied: "The old minister served in the Ministry of Internal History before the Sui Dynasty. The old minister has served your grandfather, your grandfather, and your father in the Sui and Tang Dynasties and three emperors. It's a pity that you will not see the day when you succeed , I can no longer serve you."

Li Ke's nose was sour, and tears dripped from the corners of his eyes. Li Ke said to Wen Yanbo, "Although your lord is not here, there is still Wen Zhen. Wen Zhen will definitely follow your lord's ambition, and help the world and stabilize the country."

Hearing this, Wen Yanbo glanced at Wen Zhen who was standing beside him, shook his head and said to Li Ke: "My son Wen Zhen is quite clear to me, but he is only a talent of size. I'm afraid it won't be easy, I just hope that Wen Zhen can do his best for the country and keep Wen's family alive."

Li Ke replied, "don't worry, my lord, but with me, Li Ke, after my lord's death, Duke Wen Zhen will surely keep my family alive."

The descendants of the great Tang meritorious officials took over the title, either directly following their father's title, or downgrading. It's about to be downgraded to the Duke, and Wen Zhenxi may be the Duke of the County, or even the Duke of the County.

And Wen Yanbo has a kindness to Li Ke, and Li Ke made a lot of efforts to appoint Wen Yanbo as the crown prince. Since Li Ke is the crown prince, he will naturally not sit idly by. With Li Ke here, the Wen family's family will not decline.

For Li Ke, this is not only a kindness to the Wen family, but also a scene for the courtiers to see.

Wen Yanbo contributed a lot to Li Keli's reserve, and it was only a few days ago that Wen Yanbo advocated for Li Keli's reserve. If something happened to the Wen family, if Li Ke didn't come out to help the Wen family, who would work for Li Ke in the future.

But Wen Yanbo waved his hands when he heard Li Ke's words, and said anxiously: "The prince must not be like this. The prince has just entered the East Palace, and he should be cautious in his words and deeds. What title Wen Zhen inherits is up to the courtiers to decide. How can that be possible?" If His Highness speaks, if His Highness speaks, it will be suspected of inviting people to buy people's hearts, and if it is passed on to His Majesty's ears by someone with a heart, it will be bad for the Crown Prince."

Li Ke naturally understood Wen Yanbo's intentions. Li Ke has not been established for a long time, and his actions are no different than before. Naturally, there are many more restrictions. The current Li Ke is just like the previous Li Chengqian. Countless pairs of eyes are staring at him, and he cannot get out of the way of.

Hearing this, Li Ke thought for a while, grabbed Wen Yanbo's hand, and whispered to Wen Yanbo in a low voice: "My lord's meaning is clear to Li Ke, but please rest assured, my lord's kindness to Li Ke, and Li Ke will always remember it. What kind of title is given, the Duke of Yu will return to the Wen family sooner or later."

(End of this chapter)