[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-great-tang-starting-off-by-vindicating-li-er":3,"chapter-great-tang-starting-off-by-vindicating-li-er-great-tang-starting-off-by-vindicating-li-er-chapter-21":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Great Tang: Starting Off by Vindicating Li Er",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2351152,4596,"Chapter 21: Aristocratic Reactions, Reciting Poetry and Painting","great-tang-starting-off-by-vindicating-li-er-chapter-21",21,"\u003Cp>At the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Changancheng, the mansion of the Zheng clan of Xingyang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clan head, Zheng Qian, and several elders were all present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the Third Elder, Zheng Yuanhua, had a noticeably grim expression, precisely because he was the one who had arranged for Zhang Shenji to be by Zhang Liang’s side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was afraid it would implicate him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Qian sat upright at the head of the table, his sharp gaze sweeping over the elders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately said, \"Elders, from now on, there are some things you should not do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Su Liang’s actions are nothing more than a show for us aristocratic families.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, the Third Elder, Zheng Yuanhua, felt a lingering fear and let out a deep, heavy sigh...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had also heard rumors of the things Zhang Shenji had done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then said, \"Clan head, it is fortunate that Su Liang killed Zhang Shenji on the spot; otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Qian immediately slammed the table and stood up, shouting angrily, \"Do you truly think Su Liang is a reckless person?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The First Elder, Zheng Yuanqing, then spoke up, \"Third Elder, Su Liang is giving you a chance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then stroked his gray beard and continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If he were to investigate thoroughly, how could the Third Elder still be sitting here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhang Shenji committed so many heinous acts; how could the Third Elder not know? How could you not have known?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Many of those matters were likely arranged by the Third Elder himself, were they not!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh...\" Zheng Yuanhua chuckled upon hearing this, then retorted, \"Could it be that the First Elder has done fewer of these things than I have?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A \"thud\" sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Interrupted their words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone looked toward the sound...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They saw Zheng Qian angrily smash the teacup he had just picked up onto the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The council hall was extremely silent, an eerie silence; the elders had never seen the clan head in such a rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Zheng Qian stood up and said coldly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let us stop exposing each other’s secrets; over these years, everyone has had more or less unspeakable matters in their hands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You all should think of a countermeasure instead!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The First Elder was right about one thing: Su Liang is giving our aristocratic families a chance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we continue as we did before, I fear it will not just be His Majesty who cannot tolerate us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Su Liang will be the first to not tolerate us!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Zheng Qian sat down and had a servant bring fresh tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the scene quieted down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone frowned, each lost in thought, considering countermeasures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ninth Elder, Zheng Qiu, who had not spoken until now, suddenly said, \"Our Zheng clan of Xingyang has existed for over fourteen hundred years; could it be that His Majesty truly intends to destroy our clan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Qian let out a cold snort and said, \"His Majesty naturally would not do such a thing, but there is no guarantee that Su Liang won't!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before Su Liang entered Changancheng, our aristocratic families held a full eighty percent of the Great Tang’s wealth!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But what about now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone remained silent upon hearing this; Su Liang had only been in the capital for half a year, yet he had already earned nearly ten percent of the aristocratic families' wealth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was achieved solely through businesses like ice, sugar and salt, Drunken Tang, tea, and honeycomb coal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, the tobacco business, which the aristocratic families had long coveted, was also firmly in Su Liang’s hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently, only Su Liang knew how to produce it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aristocratic families had racked their brains and tried every possible method, only to end in failure...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were never able to replicate it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, Su Liang’s wealth could truly be described as rivaling a nation; no aristocratic family could compete with him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a full quarter of an hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Third Elder, Zheng Yuanhua, suddenly said, \"Why don't we have someone take care of Su Liang...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was too afraid to speak upon hearing this, unable to believe the Third Elder was so bold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although their families had cultivated many assassins to handle dirty and sordid affairs,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>most of them lacked the courage to face Su Liang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was a man who had wiped out three nations single-handedly; they did not know where the Third Elder found such confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Qian frowned slightly at these words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then stood up and paced back and forth in the hall with his hands behind his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was unclear what he was thinking...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Qian was seen nodding slightly at times, and shaking his head at others...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the sound of footsteps filled the council hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one dared to make a sound to disturb him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was unknown how much time had passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Qian looked at the Third Elder and said calmly, \"Do you know what this action would bring?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yuanhua replied, \"If this matter were discovered, my Zheng clan would never recover and would fall out of the Five Surnames and Seven Clans!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I fear we would be reduced to a second-rate family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Qian immediately said, \"Since the Third Elder knows this, why would you say such things?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have been away from Changancheng for a long time, so there are some things you may not be clear about.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Su Liang not only has the White-Robed Guards in white clothes and white robes—though there are only three thousand of them, they can handle ordinary assassins.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But there is also a force in black clothes and black robes; their exact number is unknown, but I fear it is no less than the White-Robed Guards.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Zheng Qian still felt terrified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When fine salt first appeared, many families sent experts to investigate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, not a single one returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yuanhua was stunned upon hearing this, unable to believe it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had only returned to Changancheng in his twilight years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this from the clan head today, he was terrified and remained speechless for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Liang had swept through over a hundred thousand Turkic troops with just over three thousand White-Robed Guards, and the exact number of the Black-Robed Guards was still unknown...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about it carefully, he broke into a cold sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately... fortunately...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was lucky the clan head did not agree to this; if the matter were exposed, the consequences would be unimaginable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I fear that from that day on, the Zheng clan of Xingyang would cease to exist in this world!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is a gamble we cannot afford!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And a gamble we dare not take!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The First Elder suddenly said, \"Clan head, I fear Su Liang will not let us off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Qian immediately asked, \"What does the First Elder mean by this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The First Elder, Zheng Yuanqing, continued, \"We have not done little to smuggle salt, iron, and other supplies to the Turks over these years; if this were to be investigated, this...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone present began to recall; if truly investigated, their families would all be guilty of treason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing this, Zheng Qian waved his hand and said, \"That does not matter; this is not something only our family has done; all the aristocratic families have participated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As the saying goes, the law does not punish the masses!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, the Turks have already submitted to our Great Tang, so it should not go that far.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it were truly investigated, our families would all be in the same boat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You need not worry about such old, stale matters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the First Elder was also hesitant to speak further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Third Elder was about to speak, but was interrupted by Zheng Qian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Third Elder, no need to say more; I understand what you mean.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If our families were still the families of twenty years ago, there would be no need for the Third Elder to speak, but unfortunately...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Qian had already sat back in his main seat, and he, too, recalled the events of twenty years ago...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, the aristocratic families were infinitely glorious...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is no exaggeration to say that they could make whoever they wanted the Emperor!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is only a pity that they were harmed by the foolish Emperor Yang Guang...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The expansion of the imperial examination, the construction of the Eastern Capital, and the digging of the Grand Canal were all aimed at their noble families.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three expeditions to Goguryeo were even more of a constant drain on the noble families' foundations; capturing them only to release them again, repeating the cycle...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In order to no longer be harmed by Yang Guang, the noble families also successively funded various rebel kings...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the noble families today are already in their final flicker of life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that is while the empire is still stable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A full quarter of an hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that everyone remained silent, Zheng Qian immediately flicked his sleeves and left...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same thing was happening in the mansions of every noble family in Changancheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the mansion of the Qinghe Cui Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the suggestions of the clan elders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Clan Head Cui Li also slammed the table and stood up, angrily scolding: \"Most of the Great Tang's empire today was won by Li Er himself; do you want the Cui Clan to be destroyed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do not mention this matter again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All of you go back and think of a safe method; whoever can come up with one will be the tenth Clan Head of my Cui Clan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the mansion of the Longxi Li Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Clan Head Li Chong also instructed: \"Everyone should act more cautiously in the future, and do not make things difficult for His Majesty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After all, His Majesty comes from our Longxi Li Clan; as long as we are not guilty of treason, he will not deal with us harshly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the mansion of the Fanyang Lu Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Clan Head Lu Ming looked at everyone present and said: \"You should put your minds to other things; take a good look at the Taiyuan Wang Clan, why can we not refine fine salt!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The business of fine salt today is all being done by Su Liang and the Wang Clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do not forget, everyone, without Qian Cai, how can there be noble families!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the mansion of the Zhaojun Li Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Clan Head Li Ji spoke up and said: \"Su Liang is now a noble family unto himself; you are all just babbling about useless things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look more at what the Taiyuan Wang Clan is doing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Send word down, let the clansmen learn more from the Wang Clan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the mansion of the Boling Cui Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Clan Head Cui Yuan cursed loudly: \"You people, use your brains a bit more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is the Li Er of today as easy to talk to as Li Yuan was?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Without Li Er even speaking, Su Liang's White Robe Guard could trample our noble families' private armies!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the mansion of the Taiyuan Wang Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Clan Head Wang Xing sat in the seat of honor, beaming with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The many elders present were also full of smiles; ever since they refined fine salt, they had been keeping pace with Su Liang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Xing said happily: \"Elders, our Wang Clan is now thriving. Not only is the fine salt selling well, but the wine we brew also tastes better and better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is His Majesty not going to open an Agricultural Academy, an Engineering Academy, a Business Academy, and a Medical Academy? We should also cultivate more talent for these.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When the imperial examination comes next year, my Wang Clan will surely have a place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, work harder; in time, my Taiyuan Wang Clan will surely replace the Cui Clan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twenty-first day of the twelfth month, the ninth year of Wude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the Taoyuan Shanzhuang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After three days of rest, Empress Zhangsun was finally able to get out of bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Su Liang was making a wheelchair for Li Chenggan, he also made one for the Empress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chenggan and Empress Zhangsun both sat in their wheelchairs, recuperating well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Liang, Zhangsun Yue, Li Chenggan, and Empress Zhangsun were all basking in the sun in the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four of them were gathered around a hexagonal table, boiling wine and drinking tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Changle was having a snowball fight with Little Sizi in the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A heavy snow had just fallen last night, a full half-foot deep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overnight, the plum blossoms in the courtyard had all bloomed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plum blossoms in various colors—purple-red, pale yellow, white, and pink—were all there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some were as bright as the morning clouds, some as white as auspicious snow, and some as green as jasper, forming a spectacular scene of a sea of plum blossoms condensing clouds, with clouds steaming and rosy mist swirling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Zhangsun looked at Su Liang and said: \"Good son-in-law, with such beautiful scenery, why not compose a poem?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Liang smiled awkwardly and immediately said: \"Very well, since the Empress has spoken, I shall accept.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Empress Zhangsun frowned slightly and immediately said: \"Still calling me Empress? You will be married to Changle in less than a month; it is time to change how you address me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Liang gave an awkward smile: \"Very well, Mother Empress.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Zhangsun then beamed with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Liang then began to compose a poem...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the corner, a few branches of plum blossoms, braving the cold, bloom alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From afar, one knows they are not snow, for a faint fragrance comes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhangsun Yue was currently watching Su Liang compose the poem quietly...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One hand supporting her chin, the other brushing her hair, her face full of infatuation...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chenggan, on the side, also clapped and cheered; he was already able to walk with the help of a crutch today, and his mood was excellent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Zhangsun looked toward the corner not far away, where there were indeed a few branches of white plum blossoms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her son-in-law's talent was unprecedented in history.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This poem composed today was truly fitting for the occasion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face was full of smiles...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two playing in the snow also heard Su Liang composing a poem and ran over immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Sizi threw herself into Su Liang's arms and began to act spoiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shook Su Liang's arm and said: \"Brother Su, do another one; the last one doesn't count, I didn't hear it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, alright, alright...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Liang helplessly agreed; he was incredibly fond of Little Sizi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These past few days, whatever Little Sizi wanted, Su Liang gave her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Liang had already prepared himself...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten thousand trees frozen and about to break, the solitary root warms and returns alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the deep snow of Taoyuan, ten thousand flowers bloom overnight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wind carries the faint fragrance out, birds peek at the plain beauty arriving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next year, it will bloom alone, first to emerge in Taoyuan Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having finished another poem, Su Liang felt a bit guilty; he should compose fewer poems in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he had changed it a bit, it was still somewhat not quite right...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Changle was unhappy and also demanded that Su Liang compose another one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Liang was speechless and refused to comply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he needed to use them later, wouldn't this be like killing the goose that lays the golden eggs?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would have to waste brain cells again by then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Liang had Zhangsun Yue bring over the brush, ink, paper, and inkstone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He began to paint...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the first time everyone had seen Su Liang paint, and they all crowded around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially the painting paper that Su Liang had Zhangsun Yue bring, which was six feet wide and ten feet long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone wanted to see what kind of painting Su Liang could create.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an hour later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A painting was displayed before everyone...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Taoyuan Mountain not far away and the Chan River seemed to leap off the paper...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ten thousand plum blossoms were charming and enchanting, and even more lifelike...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The birds perched on the plum branches were even more vivid...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shanzhuang in the painting and the people in the painting were all depicted with striking resemblance...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was exactly this scene and this moment!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at this painting by Su Liang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mountains distant and waters far, left in the ink; flowers on the other shore bloom, meanings connected; the brush moves with the ink, recording the passing years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fine-brushwork structure is rigorous, the brushwork is rounded and natural, and the coloring is elegant and graceful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The brushwork is spirited and vigorous, the ink rich and naturally formed, with a harmonious contrast between density and liveliness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After viewing it, the crowd remained silent for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One after another, they were all conquered by Su Liang’s painting skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Zhangsun Wugou then asked, \"My worthy son-in-law, have you thought of a name for this painting?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Liang heard this but did not answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately picked up the brush again and began to write in the upper right corner of the painting...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Tour of Taoyuan County: Winter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterwards, he even inscribed the poem from just a moment ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten thousand trees freeze and seem ready to snap, yet a lone root finds warmth and returns alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep in the snow of Taoyuan County, ten thousand flowers bloom in a single night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wind carries a faint fragrance out, while birds peek at the pale blossoms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next year, it shall bloom alone, the first to emerge on Taoyuan County mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The calligraphy style is vigorous and charming, with strong, resilient bones—it is none other than the Slender Gold script!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is unknown when Li Er arrived; he stood not far away, staring blankly at Su Liang’s painting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not recover his senses for a long time...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The few people already in the courtyard were much calmer, as they had been watching from beginning to end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Liang was naturally aware of Li Er’s arrival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then looked at Li Er and said, \"Your Majesty, how do you have the time to come here today?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Er could not be bothered to respond to Su Liang regarding this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Li Er recover his senses, he walked straight toward Empress Zhangsun Wugou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took Empress Zhangsun Wugou’s hand and said, \"Guanyinbi, how are you feeling today?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am much better today; my worthy son-in-law says that after resting for a few more days, I will be fully recovered.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Zhangsun Wugou patted Li Er’s hand and said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Er immediately cast a glance at Su Liang, his face full of displeasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With acupuncture twice a day, how could she not be getting better? His own wife was almost being seen in her entirety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although a physician does not avoid clothing, Li Er was simply unhappy in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was his most beloved Guanyinbi...\u003C\u002Fp>",3203,"2026-06-21T02:53:01.560Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","03ca8a9a93eec2d8fbab988019389a90ecffbb74c0cf3928bd3ee037b8a3d412","great-tang-starting-off-by-vindicating-li-er-chapter-22","great-tang-starting-off-by-vindicating-li-er-chapter-20",63,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgreat-tang-starting-off-by-vindicating-li-er-cover.jpg"]