"Didn't you never believe in gods and Buddhas? How could you feel like you'd come to see these stone carvings?" On Longmen Mountain by the Yishui River, the girl in the Yishui River held Ping Anlang hand in hand, smiling at Li Xiu while enjoying the surrounding scenery.

Today I came to Longmen for a trip. Li Xiu strongly suggested visiting the stone carvings of Longmen. However, the Longmen Grottoes are still under construction, and the largest Tang Dynasty grottoes have not yet begun to be built. These make the current Longmen Grottoes very small in scale and far from being compared with those of later generations.

"Whoever says I don't believe in gods and Buddhas, I believe in whoever is beneficial to me. So whether it is the Three Pure Land or the Buddha, as long as they are willing to sincerely bless our family, I can believe in anyone!" Li Xiu smiled and retorted with a smile. Today, only their family went out for fun, and as for Princess Tong'an, the mother and daughter, did not come.

"Husband, don't talk nonsense. The Buddhist and Taoist religions are prosperous here. It will be bad if people hear it!" Princess Pingyang gave him a blank look when she heard Li Xiu's words. It would be fine if Li Xiu was disrespectful to gods and Buddhas, but you should still pay attention to it outside, after all, people's words are awesome.

When Li Xiu heard this, he smiled and didn't speak again. However, as the saying goes, like a father, like a son, Li Xiu stopped talking, but Li Jin beside Princess Pingyang said boredly: "Father, what's there to see about these stones? It's not as fun as Luoyang City!"

"That's right, I think these stones are not worth seeing. It's better to go to Luoyang City, where there are many delicious foods!" As soon as Jin'er finished speaking, Ping'anlang also shouted. The two brothers had a very consistent opinion. After all, children like to be lively and are not later generations. Although the scenery on Longmen Mountain is good, there are not many people coming to visit, and there are no vendors selling things, so they naturally feel very deserted.

"Okay, I've been visiting almost anyway, so let's go back now!" Li Xiu nodded helplessly when he heard the words of his two sons. In fact, there is really nothing to see in the Longmen Grottoes now, such as the most famous Longmen Lushe, the big Buddha, has not been dug yet. It is said that this big Buddha was carved in the form of Wu Zetian, but now Wu Xiao Loli is still Li Xiu's student. And according to the current historical development, she may never have the chance to dug this big Buddha in her life.

At that moment, Li Xiu took his family down Longmen Mountain and returned to Luoyang City in a carriage. Then he took his family to the most lively Western City in the city. When passing by the tofu shop where Yang Fan was, Li Xiu deliberately opened the window and looked at the busy child in the shop. The tofu money he owed last time had been sent to pay back the tofu money. But when he thought of Yang Fan's life experience, he couldn't help but sigh. Who would have thought that the royal nobles would have fallen to this level in just over ten years?

Li Xiu's family visited West City for an afternoon, and they also ate dinner at a restaurant in West City. The dishes in Luoyang are slightly different. They are considered to be pure Central Plains and have more fine workmanship. Because Chang'an is close to the north, there are too many Hu people, so the dishes are also influenced by Hu Feng, which makes them a little rough.

By the time Li Xiu's family returned to the palace, it was already the time to light the lights and they were tired after playing for a day, so Princess Pingyang and the lady in the Yi coaxed the child to sleep. Li Xiu also wanted to rest, but at this moment, he suddenly received news from Hu Hong, so the two met in the study.

"Mr. Concubine, the matter has been completed. News has been heard from Chang'an. Your Majesty has agreed. I will explain to him personally when you go back!" As soon as Hu Honggang came in, he immediately spoke to Li Xiu with a smile.

"That's great, thank you, Head Hu!" Li Xiu was very happy to hear this and thanked Hu Hong. Feinusi is a very special yamen, and the personnel inside have no specific official positions. Except for the big leader Ma Ye, the rest are leaders like Hu Hong. Each leader has several small leaders, not even the grade. Unless someone withdraws from Feinusi for various reasons, he will give him the corresponding official positions or treatment according to his merits.

"You are polite to the prince. If there is nothing else, I will leave first!" Hu Hong smiled when he heard Li Xiu's words, and then said goodbye. With his identity, he should not have too much contact with ministers like Li Xiu.

"Please wait a moment, leader Hu, I have another small thing to ask you!" But at this moment, Li Xiu suddenly shouted at the other party.

"Oh? Please tell me the prince!" Hu Hong was stunned when he heard this.

"I guess you know that locust plague may break out in Guanzhong next year. Now the imperial court is waiting for rain or snow. Leader Hu, you are well-informed. Do you know where there are snow or rain in various parts of Guanzhong during this period?" Li Xiu asked with concern. He suddenly remembered this incident, so he asked Hu Hong. After all, the locust plague next year has always been like a big stone, weighing heavily on his heart.

Hearing Li Xiu asking about this, Hu Hong couldn't help but smile bitterly: "I'm not hiding the prince-in-law, I have been looking forward to raining or snowing every day during this period, but God is really evil. In the past, at this time of year, there were even light snow or light rain, or since the beginning of winter, even cloudy days have been a handful. Every time I am happy. As for other places in Guanzhong, there are a few light rains in some places, but it only wet the ground, which is useless!"

Li Xiu was also anxious when he heard this. After thanking Hu Hong, the other party said goodbye and left again. However, Li Xiu was alone in the study room for a long time. Judging from this situation, the locust plague recorded in history must be unable to escape, and he did everything he should do. As for whether he can survive the locust plague next year, it depends on the luck of the Tang Dynasty?

Li Xiu's family visited Luoyang for about half a month. It was about to be the twelfth lunar month before they set off for Chang'an. However, before leaving, Princess Pingyang and her men swept the inside and outside of Luoyang City and collected all the most famous peony varieties in Luoyang City.

Speaking of Luoyang peony, many people in later generations thought that peony took root in Luoyang since the time of Wu Zetian. In fact, it was not. The person who really transplanted peony to Luoyang was actually Yang Guang. When Yang Guang moved the capital to Luoyang, he ordered various places to send strange flowers and plants, including peony, and Luoyang is indeed suitable for the growth of peony. Therefore, in just over ten years, peony can be seen inside and outside Luoyang City.

Unfortunately, it is winter now, and Li Xiu and the others have not seen the scene of peonies competing for beauty. Princess Pingyang loves flowers and plants and has long known the name of peonies in Luoyang City. Therefore, when she left, she didn't bring anything, so she brought many varieties of peonies. But God knows how many of these peonies will be poisoned by this little guy Jin'er in the future?

When she came, Princess Tong'an was eager to find her beloved daughter, so she walked very quickly along the way. Now Princess Guanghua has found her and she is in a very good mood. Therefore, she stopped and stopped on the road. When she encountered some famous places and historical sites, she was also in the mood to accompany Li Xiu and the others to enjoy it.

However, Li Xiu and Princess Pingyang knew that Princess Guanghua went to the tofu shop in Xicheng alone the day before leaving, and then stood there looking at her son, not leaving for a whole day. When she left the next day, she turned around several times, her eyes full of reluctance. After this time, she didn't know when she would have the chance to visit her son?

I walked and stopped all the way, but it took nearly a month to return to Chang'an. Li Xiu didn't expect that he would go so slowly, because it was already mid-twelfth lunar month. If I were a few days later, I would probably not have time to prepare for the New Year.

When he returned to Chang'an, Li Xiu had only rested for one night and came to the palace the next day to ask for Li Shimin. After all, he had already said that he would personally explain Princess Guanghua to Li Shimin. When he came to Liangyi Hall, he saw Li Shimin standing in front of the window, looking at the blue sky outside with a sad face. If it were placed in later generations, it would be something that many people dream of having such a blue sky in winter, but for Li Shimin now, he hated the blue color in front of him very much.

"Your Majesty, has it still not snowed in Guanzhong during this period?" Li Xiu gently came to Li Shimin's side, and then sighed and asked. Although he had guessed something from Li Shimin's expression, he still wanted to confirm it again.

"From the beginning of winter to now, there has only been light snow in Chang'an once. The snowflakes turned into raindrops before they even landed, and the ground was not completely wet. This little snow was the same as it was. As for other places in Guanzhong, it was not much better than Chang'an. When I think of this, I was anxious!" When Li Shimin said the last, his face showed anxiety. This winter was about to pass, but it still did not snow. He has almost given up this hope now.

Li Xiu sighed helplessly when he heard this. Although he had expected this situation, he still had some extravagant hope in his heart before, hoping that a miracle would happen, but now it seems that this miracle would not happen.

"By the way, you and your third sister went to Luoyang. How about it? Is there fun in Luoyang?" Li Shimin finally turned around and asked Li Xiu with a smile.

"It's pretty good. In terms of prosperity, Luoyang is still worse than Chang'an, but it's also very good, especially in terms of diet, which is more suitable for my appetite. When I left, I wanted to recruit a local cook to bring it back." Li Xiu replied with a smile. Speaking of this, he also picked a few interesting experiences on the road and told Li Shimin, and Li Shimin listened with relish.
Chapter completed!