Li Zhiyun actually knew the fourth son's intelligence well before. When this kid was in Chang'an Primary School, Kong Yingda once told him that the prince of Wuling County was young but wise.
In private, when Li Zhiyun met this boy in Changle Hall, he could see Xiao Chengzhao's precocious wisdom from his ordinary chat.
He was both happy and uncomfortable about this.
As a father, he was naturally happy, but as an emperor, he felt that it was not a good thing for Cheng Zhao to prematurely show wisdom beyond his peers.
He knew about the injury to Zhongyong.
Moreover, as his legitimate son, Cheng Zhao's natural status is more noble. If he behaves too outstandingly, Yang Gongren will probably write to him again in the future to establish him as a crown prince.
The most important thing is that Li Zhiyun discovered that this kid was always arrogant and full of confidence because he was too smart.
This is not a good thing.
Having confidence is a good thing, but having unbridled confidence is arrogance.
He must be given more strength.
Changle Hall.
After a day's work, everyone returned to the palace.
Queen Yang looked at her son and said, "You shouldn't say those words today."
"What are you talking about?" Li Chengzhao said, "It's obviously a very simple truth, but I really don't understand why my father would go out of his way to say it. It doesn't mean much. Besides, didn't you ask me to speak, Queen Mother?"
"You're going to beat me up, right?" Jin Yang twisted his ear with his backhand and said, "You just admit your mistake when my mother says anything. It's not your fault. Did you hear it?"
"I heard it, I heard it, it hurts, sister, let go." Xiao Chengzhao grinned and begged for mercy.
Jinyang snorted and let go of his hand.
Seeing that the two siblings were so kind, Empress Yang felt a little better, but she still explained: "Your father's mind is unpredictable, don't try to guess him."
"Ouch." Xiao Chengzhao covered his ears.
Seeing that her son was uncertain, Empress Yang said sternly: "Zhao'er, your father has always acted in a low-key manner. What you said this time is good, but you shouldn't have said it in front of so many people."
"Is it right to talk to father alone next time?" Cheng Zhao asked.
Empress Yang nodded, "Yes, you have to remember that His Majesty is your father. You must not hide anything from your father. Whatever His Majesty asks you, you just say what you know. You can tell as much as you know. Your Majesty doesn't like other people being around you the most.
Hiding things from him, not to mention you are still his legitimate son, you must remember this no matter what.
Do you understand?"
"My child understands." Xiao Chengzhao nodded.
"Okay, after a tiring day, you should go back and rest as soon as possible."
"yes."
After the two children were out of the scope of their premature death, they no longer lived in Changle Palace. Instead, they went to the Prince's Courtyard for the princes and the Princess Courtyard for the princesses.
Walking on the road, the two little guys lagged behind. Five steps away in front, several maids held lanterns to lead the way.
"What you said today is really unpleasant."
"Sister, what's wrong with that?"
"Hmph." Jin Yang said disdainfully: "You'd better not show off your little cleverness in front of the emperor, otherwise you will make the emperor unhappy, and you will be punished."
Li Chengzhao was speechless and rubbed his eyes with his little hands.
"It's you who want me, and you who don't want me. What do you want from me? It's really unreasonable."
"Idiot, you can't pretend to be stupid!"
Li Chengzhao said speechlessly: "I'm not stupid, why should I pretend to be stupid?"
Jinyang covered his face.
"Go away, don't talk to me anymore, lest you lead me astray."
Jin Yang was so angry that he took the maids away and left Cheng Zhao on the spot, tilting his head and laughing.
Yongning Hall.
"He is the legitimate prince, and it is normal for him to be smart. Just let him speak." Wei Gui mended his clothes stitch by stitch.
Your Majesty likes to see women being thrifty, she knows.
Li Chenglie smacked his lips and said: "But I also thought of the mother-in-law at the time, and I also studied the history of the Han Dynasty."
"So what?" Wei Gui glanced at his son and said calmly: "There are many people who have learned that thing."
"Concubine, why should I let my fourth brother live? Is it because he is the younger brother?"
"Yes, because he is your brother and you are his elder brother." Wei Gui did not raise his head and continued: "You must always remember that if the fourth prince wants to say something, you let him say it."
"But the child also wants to be praised by his father."
"Did your father praise the fourth prince?" Wei Gui asked back.
Li Chenglie shook his head, "No."
"That's right."
"To what?" Li Chenglie was confused.
Yongning on the other side put down his book, stood up and curtsied.
"Concubine, it's getting late. My daughter has gone back to rest. Concubine, please rest early."
"Yeah." Wei Gui nodded lightly.
Yong Ning pulled Li Chenglie out of the palace.
After her children left, Wei Gui just put down her embroidery and combed her hair. The mature charm of her body was getting stronger and stronger, and this simple movement was full of provocative meaning.
That's it, she was still unconscious.
She knew that His Majesty liked her maturity and knowledge the most.
"Are you smart?" Wei Gui dragged his cheek with one hand, "Oh, there have been too many smart princes since ancient times."
Manna Hall.
Li Zhiyun did not go to the harem to rest tonight, but stayed in the Manlu Hall to handle government affairs. It was not until midnight that he put down government affairs and prepared to rest after Gao Liangzhong's repeated reminders.
The emperor's robes fluttered as Li Zhiyun walked to the door of the main hall.
The Tang Palace was inherited from the Sui Palace. Due to wars and the relocation of the capital by Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty, it fell into disrepair and many places lost their original color and became dark.
When the late emperor was on the throne, he never considered rebuilding the palace because it was not worth it. Instead of wasting money repairing the Tai Chi Palace, it would be better to find a good location and build a new palace from scratch.
In addition, with years of war, there was no money at all.
Therefore, Tai Chi Palace has always been a matter of "repairing things."
Li Zhiyun never thought about rebuilding the Tai Chi Palace, let alone building a new palace. The money he had was not enough to spend, and he would not waste it.
Tonight, when he saw the mottled pillars on the walls of the Manna Hall, he suddenly felt something.
Although the Tang Palace has gradually decayed, it is becoming more and more majestic.
As an emperor, his authority becomes more and more powerful day by day.
Looking at the stars in the sky, he felt a little uncomfortable in his heart for the first time.
"Boy, you are really smart."
He shook his head.
The next day.
Li Zhiyun instructed the two principals of Chang'an Primary School and Middle School to give strength to several princes.
After receiving the order, several princes' unlucky days began. In addition to the scheduled homework, they had to complete additional homework every day.
And Li Zhiyun has also thought about it. As the children get older, he has to take time to teach them how to behave.
Although Li Chengzhao's words were not widely publicized, they were known to a small number of people.
"Although King Wuling is young, he can understand the suffering of the people, which is very valuable." Yang Gongren stroked his beard with a smile on his face.
Opposite him, Yang Shigui held a tea cup and took a sip.
"Having said that, what do you want to do?"
"I know that His Majesty does not plan to appoint a crown prince at the moment, but we cannot wait until His Majesty wants to appoint a crown prince before making preparations. It will be too late."
Yang Shigui was silent for a moment, and then asked: "How do you plan to explain the Queen's side?"
"No explanation." Yang Gongren replied: "I just made preparations in advance so that we won't be in a hurry after the Queen has figured it out. Moreover, I also know that His Majesty is very disgusted with mentioning the appointment of a crown prince at this time."
"Very good, I feel relieved if you think so." Yang Shigui sighed: "I will retire in two years, and then King Wuling will ask you to take care of me."