When Li Shimin came to the Zhengdian Hall, Queen Changsun asked with a smile.
Except for Zhao Chen, Empress Changsun could not imagine how Li Shimin could not return to the palace at night.
"Last night I thought about going to have a meal and talk to him about something. Who would have thought that this kid got me drunk."
"I rested there all night." Li Shimin said with a smile.
"Last night Duke Lu spent the whole night looking for your Majesty, but he was very anxious. I guessed that Your Majesty had gone to the tavern, so I asked him to go back and rest!" Queen Changsun said.
"Today I talked about political affairs with Zhao Chen. That boy really opened my eyes."
"He actually reprimanded me and said that I am a fatuous master. It is really abominable." Li Shimin complained to Queen Changsun about Zhao Chen's verbal insult to him.
"Zhao Chen is only sixteen years old, and he was raised by Uncle Fu. His personality is naturally a bit free and easy. Your Majesty, please don't take it to heart." Empress Changsun thought Li Shimin wanted to deal with Zhao Chen, so she quickly advised him.
Li Shimin had a smile on his face, knowing that Queen Changsun had misunderstood what he meant.
"Guanyin Maid, from my preliminary observation, this boy Zhao Chen is definitely not as simple as we thought." Li Shimin said with a serious expression.
Li Shimin's expression made Empress Changsun a little strange.
"If I hadn't gone to test it, I would have really thought that boy Zhao Chen only knew how to write and draw. The child's knowledge really opened my eyes." Li Shimin said slowly, with a look that seemed a little emotional.
Afterwards, Li Shimin explained in detail to Queen Changsun what he and Zhao Chen had said in the tavern today.
After a cup of tea, Li Shimin slowly stopped.
Empress Changsun in front of her already had a look of joy on her face.
"My son actually has such foresight. If my son hadn't said this, wouldn't it have laid the foundation for disaster for the Tang Dynasty?" Empress Changsun exhaled lightly.
"Of course, this child Zhao Chen has the talent to be a heir. When I find a suitable opportunity, I will let him recognize his ancestor and return to the clan and inherit my position as the crown prince of the Tang Dynasty." Li Shimin said to Empress Changsun, seeming to assure her
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"Your Majesty, please don't rush into this matter. Let's talk slowly first." Queen Changsun advised.
Li Shimin looked at Empress Changsun and understood what she was worried about.
He nodded slightly and said with a smile: "Mr. Guanyin, I have one more thing to tell you."
"Your Majesty, what do you want to tell me?" Queen Changsun asked curiously.
"I went to the pub last night..."
Then, Li Shimin talked about how he saw Zhao Chen and Li Ruoshuang in Zhao Chen's room.
Queen Changsun looked a little ugly.
Fortunately, Li Shimin explained it to her.
Otherwise, she might rush to the tavern now, hold Zhao Chen's ears and lecture him.
"Zhao Chen, this kid is a bit brave." Empress Changsun said in a deep voice.
Li Shimin shook his head secretly in his heart.
That kid can even talk about digging his own tomb, how can he be so timid?
"Your Majesty, Hong Fu Nu is definitely aware of this matter and will probably make a fuss at home. I am worried that the matter will become too big and difficult to deal with. Why don't I invite Hong Fu Nu to enter the palace and keep me company..." Empress Changsun suggested.
How could she not know what Hongfu's temperament was?
If Li Ruoshuang was really bullied, how would she let it go?
But how can Zhao Chen be her opponent? If something happens then...
Queen Changsun felt that it was better to stabilize Hong Fu Nu first.
"I won't care about this matter. I'll leave it to you, Guanyin Maid."
"There are still many political matters that need to be dealt with over there, so I won't accompany you." Li Shimin said with a smile.
"Your Majesty, please pay more attention to yourself and don't get too tired." Empress Changsun nodded and stood up to see her off.
"By the way, Maid Guanyin, I have already agreed with Zhao Chen that when you feel better, I will take you there again."
"That boy has a wonderful pen and has promised me to draw a painting with you." Li Shimin smiled, waved to Empress Changsun, and left the palace.
After hearing that she would see Zhao Chen in a few days, and that Zhao Chen would paint a picture for her, Queen Changsun couldn't help but feel happy, but she was already full of expectations.
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Changsun Wuji didn't see Li Shimin last night, but he came again at noon today.
In Tai Chi Palace, Li Shimin was dealing with political affairs.
Seeing the eldest son Wuji coming, Li Shimin had the intention to test and abolish Li.
"Auxiliary machine, why did you come to see me?" Li Shimin put down the pen of reviewing the memorial and asked calmly.
"Your Majesty, I am here to pay my respects to Your Majesty. By the way, I would like to ask when the decree will be issued regarding the salt and iron official camp." Changsun Wuji cupped his hands and said.
Naturally, he would not tell anyone about testing Li Shimin's attitude on behalf of Li Chengqian.
Changsun Wuji didn't test him, but Li Shimin wanted to test him.
"Auxiliary machine, I want to establish another prince, what do you think?" Li Shimin said casually.
Changsun Wuji was confused at that time.
He looked at Li Shimin with his head full of confusion, and said tremblingly: "Your Majesty... Your Majesty... just said... that you want to establish another... another prince?"
"What do you think?" Li Shimin looked at Changsun Wuji and nodded.
What do I think?
What can I say?
Changsun Wuji's heart almost jumped out of his chest.
He spent so much thought on Li Chengqian because he was the eldest son.
As long as he doesn't make any big mistakes, he will be the emperor of the Tang Dynasty in the future.
Now that you are saying that you want to abolish the prince, wouldn't it be a joke that all the sacrifices he has made for Li Chengqian over the years?
"Your Majesty, since the prince took charge of the East Palace, although he has made minor mistakes, he has never made any major mistakes. Why should he abolish Li Yiyi?"
"If His Majesty gives out his decree, I'm afraid the whole court will be in chaos."
Changsun Wuji fell to his knees with a plop.
His current state can be described as bursting into tears.
If Li Chengqian is deposed, wouldn't all his years of management be in vain?
If Li Tai succeeds to the throne, even if he does not engage his grandson Wuji, he will not be reused!
Your Majesty's love for Qingque has reached such a crazy level?
Changsun Wuji felt uneasy.
Li Shimin was also stunned. He was just testing it out. Who would have thought that Changsun Wuji would be so excited.
Thinking of Changsun Wuji's identity, he was slightly relieved.
But Li Shimin also understood that if he said these words at the court meeting, he might not be able to get off stage at that time.
Wei Zheng, that old man, would probably point his finger at Li Shimin and scold him.
Moreover, he cannot disclose Zhao Chen's identity.
Otherwise, Zhao Chen will be harmed.
The ministers would not allow a country boy to directly take the position of prince.
Li Shimin felt like he had a headache.
He waved his hand and signaled Changsun Wuji to get up.
"Auxiliary machine, I just said that casually, you don't need to worry!" Li Shimin said.
Can Changsun Wuji not worry?
His Majesty the Emperor's guarantee is too perfunctory.
"Your Majesty, the Tang Dynasty has just begun, and the prince is right. You must not talk lightly about the prince's dethronement, otherwise it will change people's minds and be of no benefit to the country!"
"The prince is your majesty's legitimate son. If it's not a big mistake, would it be contrary to your majesty's promise?" Changsun Wuji said loudly.
On his first day as emperor, Li Shimin made a speech.
Only the eldest son can inherit the throne of the Tang Dynasty.
Only after the eldest son makes a big mistake or dies, will the title be extended to other princes.
Changsun Wuji wanted to remind Li Shimin that Li Chengqian was still fine, and it was never Li Tai's turn.
How did he know that Li Shimin's candidate for the crown prince was not Li Tai at all.