Chapter 673

The news that over a dozen daughters of noble families had been abducted by the people of Great Qin had already become common knowledge.

Upon learning this news, Li Tai was, on the contrary, somewhat excited.

"Having suffered this blow, the noble families must surely hate Great Qin, right?"

"Can this mindset of theirs be utilized by me?"

Li Tai spread out a sheet of paper and began writing a letter to his uncle, Zhangsun Wuji.

He wanted to tell him everything that had happened in Jin Ling and ask for his opinion.

Writing to Zhangsun Wuji was not enough.

Li Tai felt that he could take this opportunity to do something.

Sitting in his own sedan chair, he entered the imperial palace.

The Imperial Study.

Li Tai stood before Li Er, putting on an appearance of great concern.

"Father, this son has heard that after the noble families' daughters were abducted, those people came to the palace?" Li Er let out a long sigh.

Although he had many sons, at present, the only ones who truly pleased him were Li Tai and Li Ke.

He did not hide these matters from his son.

"The people from the major noble families have no way to deal with Great Qin and want the imperial court to step in and resolve this matter." Li Tai performed the role of a filial son before Li Er.

He said with a face full of sorrow.

"Father, these noble families are truly going too far. What can the imperial court do? It would be better to let them take their own silver to ransom the people."

Upon hearing this, Li Er shook his head.

He raised his eyelids and gazed at Li Tai.

"Qingque, you must remember: if you want others to be used by you, sometimes you must stand up for them. Only when you become someone's roof will they become your pillars." Li Tai took the opportunity to bow with cupped hands.

"This son will strictly follow Father's teachings! Regarding this matter, does Father have a candidate in mind?"

A candidate?

Li Er gave a bitter laugh.

Serving as an envoy to Great Qin was a bitter task, and this time, it was to beg them to release the people.

Who would voluntarily step forward at such a time to be humiliated?

Li Er had disguised himself as an envoy and visited Great Qin several times.

Was there ever a time he didn't return full of resentment?

"The candidate hasn't been decided yet. Among the civil and military officials, there are few who can be entrusted with such an important task. If there's really no other way, I'll have to let Xuanling make the trip."

Li Er was truly weary at heart.

To go and ransom people while representing the interests of the noble families, without allowing the Great Tang imperial court to suffer losses—thinking it over, only Fang Xuanling met these criteria.

For a dignified Great Tang Chancellor to be running around for such matters, Li Er himself felt somewhat embarrassed.

Li Tai suddenly suggested.

"Father, this son has a suitable candidate. Why not let the Prince of Wu go? He has always enjoyed studying Great Qin and has a better understanding of Great Qin than most people."

"Ke'er?"