The first rebel of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 2371

The night is like thick ink, spreading in every corner of the palace, making the originally majestic palace look more solemn and mysterious in the night. The Milky Way pours down, and the stars are dotted, as if the gods in the sky are watching all this silently.

Li Yun's family of three moved forward quietly in the night. Their steps were light but cautious, and each step seemed to be carrying a heavy burden. Their destination is the splendid and powerful palace deep in the palace, where the supreme Li Shimin lives.

Li Yun's wife cuddled tightly beside him, with a bit of uneasiness and worry on her face, as if she had a premonition of what was about to happen. Her hand held Li Yun's hand tightly, her fingers trembling slightly, as if seeking his courage and strength. Their son looked up at his father, his bright eyes flashing with curiosity and anxiety. He still didn't understand the meaning of all this, but instinctively felt a tense atmosphere.

They crossed a series of covered bridges and walked through patches of flowers. The night wind blew by, bringing bursts of flower fragrance, but it could not dispel the worries in their hearts. The gate of the palace is majestic and majestic, and the guard guarding the gate has a burning gaze, scrutinizing everyone who approaches. Li Yun took a deep breath, straightened his clothes, and walked forward with his wife and children.

They were introduced into the palace and passed through a series of magnificent corridors. The corridors were lined with exquisite murals and gorgeous furnishings, all of which demonstrated the royal dignity and majesty. However, in Li Yun's eyes, all this was just passing by, and the only thing in his mind was that he was about to meet Li Shimin.

Finally, they arrived at Li Shimin's residence. Li Shimin was sitting upright on the dragon chair. The dragon chair was exquisitely carved and inlaid with gems, exuding dazzling light. Li Shimin's eyes were deep and sharp, as if he could see into people's hearts. He watched Li Yun's family of three quietly, as if waiting for their arrival.

However, Li Yun could not enter the palace at this time. He stood outside the palace, looking at the magnificent palace, his heart full of helplessness and expectation. He knew that he had to wait, wait for Li Shimin's summons, and wait for the opportunity that could change his destiny.

At this moment, the palace was solemn and solemn. Li Shimin sat on the magnificent dragon chair, his eyes were deep and firm, as if he could see into all the reality and reality in the world. The dragon chair is inlaid with countless gems, which are dazzling and reflect his majestic figure. The air in the hall seemed to be frozen, and only the smell of ambergris slowly filled the air.

Beside him, a eunuch was hunched over, carefully reporting the latest news. The eunuch's voice was low and clear, and every word seemed to reverberate in the palace, stirring up layers of echoes.

"Your Majesty, the Seventh Prince Li Yun went to see Concubine Yang first." The eunuch spoke slowly, but every word carried a heavy weight.

Li Shimin frowned slightly, a trace of doubt flashing in his eyes. He was well aware of Li Yun's character and behavior. This time he went to find Concubine Yang, and he must have an unknown purpose. He thought for a moment and then spoke slowly: "This boy went to find Concubine Yang? What did Concubine Yang say? For example, the whereabouts of Li Min?"

In the past few years, Li Shimin has been searching for the whereabouts of his long-lost son Li Min, but has never been able to do so. His longing for Li Min has already penetrated deep into his bones and cannot be let go. But at this moment, when he heard that Li Yun went to find Concubine Yang, he couldn't help but feel an inexplicable expectation in his heart.

The eunuch hesitated for a moment, then slowly spoke: "Your Majesty, Concubine Yang did not reveal much information about the Sixth Prince. She seems to have been waiting for your opinion, saying that she wanted to hear your opinion before deciding whether to reunite with the Sixth Prince. "

"What did you say?" Li Shimin stood up suddenly, his face changed drastically. His eyes shone with anger and disappointment, as if he couldn't believe his ears. He clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white from exertion, showing his inner excitement and dissatisfaction.

He took a deep breath and tried to calm down the fluctuations in his heart. He knew that he couldn't let his anger go to his head like this. He must calm down and think carefully about the ins and outs of this matter.

He sat down again, clasped his hands on the armrests of the dragon chair, and stared at the eunuch with burning eyes: "Concubine Yang really said that?" His voice was low and powerful, revealing unquestionable majesty.

The eunuch lowered his head and said, "It's absolutely true, Your Majesty. Concubine Yang did say that."

Li Shimin was silent for a moment, and a complex emotion surged in his heart. He was disappointed because Concubine Yang did not directly tell him the whereabouts of Li Min; he was also relieved because at least Concubine Yang still cared about his opinion and did not make decisions without authorization.

He knew very well that as Li Min's biological mother, Concubine Yang's heart must be full of longing and concern for her son. But she also understands that her identity and status are strictly restricted by the royal family, and she cannot easily do things that go against the wishes of the royal family. Therefore, she chose to seek her own opinion.

Li Shimin closed his eyes and fell into deep thought. He knew there was more to this than it seemed.

"Go on!" Li Shimin's voice was somewhat serious and deep. His eyes were fixed on the eunuch in front of him. Those deep eyes seemed to be able to see into people's hearts and search for more information.

The eunuch lowered his head slightly and replied respectfully: "That's right, Your Majesty." He paused for a moment, as if he was organizing his words, and then continued, "After finding Concubine Yang, the Seventh Prince did express his desire to find the Sixth Prince. Li Min's wishes. His words were full of concern and concern for his brothers. It was obvious that he was very concerned about the safety of the Sixth Prince. "

Li Shimin frowned slightly, a complex emotion welling up in his heart. He originally thought that Li Yun would stay in Chang'an with peace of mind and assist him in governing the country, but he did not expect that he would have such an idea. He pondered for a moment and asked in a deep voice: "That means that boy Li Yun wants to find Li Min personally?"

The eunuch nodded and replied: "Yes, Your Majesty. The seventh prince seems to be very concerned about the whereabouts of the sixth prince. He hopes to find him personally and ensure his safety."

Li Shimin took a deep breath, his eyes showing a bit of sharpness. He asked: "This kid, doesn't he want to be under my rule? He actually wants to leave Chang'an."

The eunuch hesitated for a moment, and then replied cautiously: "Your Majesty, the seventh prince may just want to find the sixth prince out of concern for his brothers, and does not intend to leave your rule. He has always been loyal to you and is very committed to the governance of the country. And try your best.”

Li Shimin listened and was silent for a moment. He knew in his heart that Li Yun's thoughts might not be so simple, but he also knew that Li Yun had always been a loving and righteous person who valued brotherhood very highly. He asked calmly: "Then what else did they say?" The eunuch shook his head and replied: "No, Your Majesty. The conversation between the Seventh Prince and Concubine Yang did not last long, and then the Seventh Prince left. He It seems that he has no intention of telling others about this, but just plans it silently. "

Li Shimin nodded, and a complex emotion surged in his heart, including helplessness and sadness. He originally thought that he could find Li Min's whereabouts through Li Yun, but now it seems that this path is not smooth. This made him start to doubt whether he could really control everything and whether he could really protect his sons.

He pondered for a moment, and then said slowly: "I didn't expect that my sons and ministers would leave me one after another, and the same goes for my ministers." There was a bit of sadness and helplessness in his voice, as if he was lamenting the ruthlessness of time. and the impermanence of life.

The eunuch also fell silent when he heard this. He knew that Li Shimin must be very painful about the departure of his son and ministers. But he also understands that this is inevitable. Everyone has their own choice and destiny, which cannot be forced.

Li Shimin sighed softly and continued: "Wei Zheng, he is the person I hate the most. His passing has caused me to lose a loyal admonisher, and I deeply regret it. And sons such as Li Chengqian and Li Min , they also left me one after another. Now, Li Yun also wants to leave Chang'an to find his brother. "

Speaking of this, Li Shimin's voice revealed a bit of uneasiness and anxiety. He was worried that his sons would leave him one by one, and that the city of Chang'an would become increasingly empty and deserted. He asked: "Will Li Zhi also leave next?"

The eunuch was shocked. He knew that Li Shimin was deeply worried about the departure of family members and the changes in Chang'an City. However, he also understood that he could not give a definite answer to appease the worried emperor. So, he carefully comforted: "Your Majesty, you don't have to worry too much. Everyone has their own choice and destiny, but no matter where they are, they are your people and relatives. They will remember your kindness, I will always be concerned about the rise and fall of the country.”

After hearing the eunuch's words, Li Shimin felt slightly comforted, but he still could not completely eliminate the worries in his heart. He knew that as an emperor, he had too much helplessness and sorrow.

After hearing this, Li Shimin fell into deep contemplation. He sat on the dragon chair, his eyes burning like a torch, as if he wanted to see everything through. Although the eunuch's words brought some comfort, they revealed an unavoidable reality - each member of the royal family has his own life trajectory, and as an emperor, he cannot control them one by one.

He closed his eyes and seemed to be recalling everything in the past. The ups and downs of those years and the grievances and grievances of those families all appeared in his mind like a fleeting cloud. He knew that as an emperor, he not only carried supreme power and glory, but also the fate of the entire Tang Dynasty. And under this giant wheel of fate, the choice of each family member seems to be insignificant.

However, it was these trivial choices that led to the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty. He understood that every family member, whether a prince or a princess, was part of the royal bloodline, and their choices, whether right or wrong, affected the fate of the royal family.

He sighed deeply, as if he wanted to expel all the weight in his heart with this breath. Then, he opened his eyes, his eyes shining with determination. He knew that he could not be immersed in the memories of the past. He needed to face reality and plan for the future of Datang.

"That's it, let's not talk about this!" He waved his hand and signaled the eunuch to retreat. He knew that too much discussion would only make him more confused. He needs time to think and plan Datang's future.

When the eunuch saw this, he did not dare to say anything and respectfully withdrew. He knew that His Majesty needed time to calm down his emotions, and he only needed to do his part and wait for His Majesty's call.

However, not long after, the eunuch returned. There was a trace of hesitation on his face, as if he had something important to report. He walked up to Li Shimin and whispered: "Your Majesty, the Seventh Prince has been waiting outside for a long time. Do you want to see him now?"

Li Shimin was slightly startled, with a bit of surprise in his eyes. He really didn't expect Li Yun to appear in his palace so soon. His fingers tapped lightly on the armrest of the dragon chair, making a slight sound, as if he was thinking about how to deal with this unexpected meeting.

Although he was a little unhappy, Li Shimin knew that as an emperor, he must remain calm and rational. Li Yun is his son. Even if there is some estrangement and unhappiness between the two, he cannot ignore this blood relationship. He took a deep breath, nodded, and motioned to the eunuch beside him to let Li Yun in.

"Let him in!" Li Shimin's voice contained a bit of majesty, leaving no room for doubt.

The eunuch immediately bowed to accept the order and was about to turn around to invite Li Yun. However, he suddenly remembered something, hesitated, and asked, "What about his wife and children? Are they brought in too?"

Li Shimin frowned slightly, a trace of displeasure flashed in his eyes. He was silent for a moment, and then said coldly: "I only see him!"

There was unquestionable determination in his voice. Obviously, Li Shimin was not willing to meet Li Yun's wife. The reason for this is only known to him.

Li Yun's wife was the sister of Songtsen Gampo. Although this princess from a foreign land had a noble status, Li Shimin didn't have much affection for her. The personalities and living habits of the two are very different, which makes Li Shimin always maintain an alienated attitude towards her. Therefore, he only wanted to see Li Yun alone, but not his wife.

Moreover, in Li Shimin's view, as an emperor, there was no need for him to see his child's wife on such an important occasion. In terms of her identity and status, she doesn't have that qualification.

The eunuch received clear instructions from Li Shimin and did not dare to neglect it at all. He immediately turned around, walked out of the palace quickly, and went to greet Li Yun. He knew that although His Majesty looked calm on the surface, he must be full of complicated emotions in his heart. The arrival of Li Yun may bring some new changes and break this peaceful situation.

After a while, Li Yun's figure appeared at the door of the palace. He was dressed in fine clothes and looked majestic, but there was a trace of firmness and determination on his face. He walked into the palace with firm steps and came to Li Shimin.

He bowed respectfully, then raised his head and looked directly into Li Shimin's eyes. The two people's eyes met in the air, as if there was an invisible force secretly competing.