"My father is the Son of Heaven, how can I be wrong? It's all my son and ministers who are wrong. Father, please speak, I, my ministers, are listening."
Li Chengqian suppressed his inner dissatisfaction and said.
"Qian'er, as the crown prince, you have to set a benchmark for other princes. My father knows that you like that monk named Chengxin. If you were an ordinary person, it wouldn't matter. But you are not an ordinary person. My father had no choice but to execute you. He, you removed the mourning hall set up for him in the East Palace."
"Father, it's true that he used to be a monk, but he has returned to secular life. People will change. Is it wrong for him to serve his children in the palace? I don't understand why you can't tolerate him? You can tolerate the former prince? Concubine? Why can’t you tolerate him?”
Satisfaction is his weakness.
Li Chengqian mentioned that he was filled with sadness.
What he said is right. You, Li Shimin, even killed the former prince's son, but left his wife for yourself. Why do you want to do whatever you want? I can't do it?
"you!"
Li Shimin suddenly stood up angrily.
"You're such a traitor, how dare you teach Lian Lien a lesson? Come on!"
Two eunuchs rushed in from outside and looked at the father and son nervously.
"Your Majesty, the servant is here."
Li Shimin stroked his head, waved to them and said, "You guys go out first."
When Li Chengqian saw Li Shimin getting angry, not only was he not afraid, but on the contrary, he was a little proud.
The upper beam is not straight and the lower beam is crooked.
If you hadn't behaved improperly and not sat upright, how could you have a son like me? You can dominate your sister-in-law, but I only dote on a monk, which is much better than your behavior.
"Father, I didn't mean to accuse you. I just kept talking without hesitation."
Li Shimin looked at this son who dared to contradict him, and sighed and said: "Prince, what do you want Lian to say about you? Do you know that you will destroy your own future by doing this?"
"Father, where is the future for my son?"
Li Chengqian's question choked Li Shimin.
"Your future is the lofty dragon chair in Taiji Palace. Don't you know that you are the crown prince of the Tang Dynasty?"
"However, everyone in the civil and military circles of the dynasty knows that your favorite is King Li Tai of Wei, your father. As time goes by, it is hard to say who will hold that position."
Li Shimin was so angry that he started talking and shouted: "Nonsense, who has the audacity to say such rebellious words? Tell me, do you think I will kill him?"
Li Chengqian remained silent.
I thought to myself, who said that? Do I need to say it? In the entire Chang'an city, who has ever enjoyed the privilege of riding a chariot to go to court? Who can build a literature museum in his palace?
Only Li Tai, King of Wei.
"Okay, maybe my father didn't do a good job in some aspects. I have already said that I will change in the future. When you go back, you will immediately remove the monk's spiritual tablet."
When it came to this matter, what else could Li Chengqian say, and he quickly agreed: "My son, I obey."
"Also, the prince's wedding is not coming soon. When can Rang Lian have a grandson? You have to work harder."
"My son, I obey your orders."
Li Shimin finally communicated calmly with his son, and his anger immediately dissipated.
"Go, my father is waiting to hear the good news that the Crown Princess is happy."
Li Chengqian got Li Shimin's promise and felt much better.
It seems that I misunderstood him. The prince is the prince and no one can replace him. No matter how favored you, Li Tai, is, you are just a crown prince.
While walking, I was thinking, why not go to Prince Wei's Mansion and kill his arrogance?
Li Tai and a group of palace servants were placing the books given by Li Shimin. When they saw the prince's sudden arrival, they hurried to welcome him.
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has arrived, and the King of Wei has come to greet you from afar."
Li Chengqian smiled and said: "Fourth brother, I really have you. Do you want to build the Wei Palace into a bookstore?"
Li Tai didn't know what he meant and said: "The reason why I want to build a literature museum is simply to carry forward the culture of the Tang Dynasty and spread our culture to all parts of the world."
"Okay, that's good. I just came from my father, and he praised you very much."
Did he come from the emperor? He looked so happy. Could it be that there has been a turn for the better in the supervision of the country?
"Really? His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has been cultivating for such a long time. It's time to return to the court to discuss politics. Congratulations."
"Why are you so happy? Fourth brother, I have such pity for the hearts of parents in the world. My mother has passed away. My father is very loving to you and my brothers. He just criticized me so much and taught me a lot of ways to govern the country, which has benefited me a lot.
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"The prince can receive personal teachings from his father, which is beyond the reach of my younger brother. Would you like my younger brother to take you to visit my literature museum?"
Li Tai felt unhappy.
Li Shimin has always had opinions about Li Chengqian, but today he was announced to be in the palace for an interview. Could it be that the rigid relationship between father and son has improved?
If that were the case, would my efforts still be meaningful?
No, I absolutely cannot increase his ambition and destroy my own prestige.
"Okay, let me see what books you have here?"
Li Tai smiled and said: "To be honest with you, the prince, the books I have here are from the library when my father was the King of Qin. Take a look at this one."
Li Tai took out a "Book of the Later Han Dynasty" from the books and handed it to him. It was stamped with the seal of "Book Collection of the King of Qin".
So he said sarcastically: "It is said that no one can match your father's favor to you. I saw it today, and it is indeed well-deserved. I have asked my father for this book many times before, but I have never received it."
Li Chengqian felt sour in his heart. The confidence he had just ignited was completely destroyed by the blow.
Li Taixin was secretly proud and thought to himself, isn't it just that you got carried away after being interviewed by the emperor? There is something even more unbearable for you here.
The two people walked to the painting room. Li Chengqian was immediately stunned by the "Lanting Preface" hanging on the wall. He pulled him and asked: "Why is this painting here?"
Li Tai smiled and said: "My father spent a lot of money to collect it from the people. He knew that I loved the prince's calligraphy, so he gave it to me to copy and study."
Li Chengqian felt as if his heart was being weighed down by Mount Tai.
You must know that the name of this painting is Li Shimin's most beloved. The fact that he can give his most beloved thing to Li Tai is enough to prove his importance in his heart.
"Then I would like to congratulate you, fourth brother, and take my leave."
After Li Chengqian finished speaking, he rolled down his sleeves and left angrily, regardless of Li Tai calling him from behind.
Zhou Ruhua saw all this in his eyes and came over and asked: "Why did King Wei lie to him? This is obviously your copy of Wang Xizhi's calligraphy, why do you have to say it is authentic?"
Li Tai laughed and said: "I just wanted to test how big-hearted he is, but I didn't expect him to be so stingy. Is it possible that all the good things from his father should be given to him? The position of a prince is as valuable as a thousand pieces of gold, and he is not satisfied yet."
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All this was heard by a woman hiding in the distance. She was silent, and Li Tai and Zhou Ruhua were unaware of it.
