My father, Li Shimin, requests Your Majesty to become the Retired Emperor.

night.

Chong Sheng Palace.

Xu Hui was sitting in the document room, reading "Dream of the Red Chamber".

She read for a while, then put the book down and lowered her head in thought.

She had a bad feeling, as if she were like Lady Qi back then.

Lady Qi was also fighting alone, without any foundation or outside support. Wasn't she in the same situation?

Moreover, he was no match for Lady Qi, because Lady Qi had given birth to a son for Liu Bang, named Liu Ruyi.

Empress Zhangsun was an empress, and her family was the leader of the Guanlong Group. Her elder brother, Zhangsun Wuji, made great contributions when Li Shimin conquered the country and launched the Xuanwu Gate Incident.

Although Changsun Wuji is currently unemployed, his contributions are still undeniable.

If Changsun Wuji wanted to become an official, it would be an easy thing for him.

Empress Zhangsun bore several more children for Li Shimin: the eldest son, Li Chengqian, became the crown prince.

The second son, Li Tai, was the King of Yue, whose territory included 23 prefectures;

Although Li Zhi was young, he was deeply favored by His Majesty.

Li Lizhi and Changsun Chong are already engaged, and these relationships are deeply intertwined and very solid.

I am simply no match for Empress Zhangsun.

Take Consort Yang for example. Although she couldn't compare to Empress Zhangsun, she had two sons, Li Ke and Li Yin.

Li Ke, as the King of Shu, ruled over eight prefectures and held great power. Moreover, Li Ke was wise and capable, and was no ordinary person.

There are rumors that Li Chengqian had a foot ailment, so Li Shimin considered changing the crown prince.

Many people believe that Li Ke was a very satisfactory candidate in Li Shimin's mind.

Moreover, Consort Yang was originally the daughter of Emperor Yang of Sui, and her family background was also quite impressive.

These are things that I cannot compare to others.

Then look at yourself and see what you have.

It's fair to say there's nothing there, and what's worse, my belly is being uncooperative; so far, there's no sign of pregnancy.

Xu Hui couldn't bear to think about these problems; just thinking about them gave her a headache.

In particular, there was a letter from Consort Yang, in which she directly accused herself of vying for favor in the harem.

However, she never thought of vying for favor.

But who can believe it?

After all, it is an indisputable fact that His Majesty often stays overnight in his own palace.

Just as Xu Hui was lost in thought, Li Shimin walked in from outside.

Li Shimin was in a good mood today, looking radiant.

In any case, the Buyeo army withdrew, and Li Yuanli's army was incorporated into the army.

The siege of Chang'an has been lifted.

All other matters have been handled in an orderly manner.

Of course, what comforted Li Shimin the most was that, although he had imprisoned Li Chengqian,

However, he sent Cheng Yaojin to the prison to sound out Li Chengqian's thoughts. Li Chengqian was indeed very filial and loyal, which was the most gratifying thing for Li Shimin.

In other words, if Li Chengqian was indeed the kind of crown prince who was always ready to rebel, how should Li Shimin deal with him?

There's a saying that even a tiger won't eat its cubs. Does that mean Li Shimin really wanted to kill his own son?

This is not the result he wanted.

Neither can he.

When Xu Hui saw Li Shimin arrive, she quickly stood up, composed herself, and came to greet him: "Your Majesty, you look very well today."

"Hmm," Li Shimin nodded, "You've taken good care of me these past two days, and I've slept quite well!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Hui blushed.

She took off Li Shimin's outer garment, hung it up, and then poured him a bowl of tea.