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

However, Li Shimin couldn't say these things to Xu Hui.

Thinking of this, Li Shimin smiled slightly: "These are all hearsay; don't listen to their nonsense."

I have already announced to the world that Li Chengqian is the Crown Prince. After my death, Chengqian will naturally succeed to the throne, and everyone else can only be his subjects. This title is absolutely unchangeable.

After hearing what Li Shimin said, Xu Hui was half-believing and half-doubting: "Please grant my request, Your Majesty, I wish to move to the south of the city."

Li Shimin suddenly grabbed Xu Hui's delicate hand and pulled her into his arms.

Xu Hui's figure is undeniably stunning, with a curvaceous figure and a delicate, youthful fragrance that is truly captivating.

Li Shimin held her in his arms: "My beloved concubine, if you go to live in the south of the city, how will I be able to sleep at night?"

"Your Majesty, you are joking. With three thousand beauties in the harem, why can't you stay overnight in any of their palaces?"

Besides, I heard that Empress Zhangsun has been ill recently; you should spend more time with her.

"Oh, is that so? I have never heard of it."

Xu Hui stood up: "Your Majesty, Empress Zhangsun and you have been through thick and thin together. Moreover, Empress Zhangsun has given birth to so many children for you, which has caused her to fall ill."

"Your Majesty, in your spare time, please visit Empress Zhangsun more often, show her more care, and spend more time with her."

To everyone's surprise, Li Shimin frowned upon hearing this and said, "I am well aware of these things, and I am not a heartless person."

However, I gradually realized that the children were becoming disobedient; she had spoiled them.

"Your Majesty, how can you say such a thing?"

There is an old saying that goes, "If a child is not taught, it is the father's fault." But why not say, "If a child is not taught, it is the mother's fault"?

"It's your responsibility that the child is disobedient. How can you shirk your responsibility?"

Xu Hui didn't laugh when she said this; her expression was very serious.

If anyone else dared to say such things in front of Li Shimin, he might get angry and even have them dragged out and beheaded.

At this moment, Li Shimin laughed heartily: "You are right. It seems that I have made a mistake."

However, no matter what, I don't want you to move to the south of the city.

If that's the case, then it won't be so convenient for us to meet.

Unexpectedly, Xu Hui knelt down in front of Li Shimin with a thud, tears welling in her eyes: "Your Majesty, please grant my request."

Li Shimin looked down at her: "Why are you crying? Did you suffer some injustice in this palace?"

Tell me, if anyone dares to bully you, I will definitely stand up for you.

Xu Hui shook her head: "No one bullied me. I moved out on my own."

If Your Majesty truly loves me, please grant me this small request.

"After some time, if I feel like coming back, I'll come back."

Li Shimin helped her up with both hands: "Alright, my beloved concubine, it's not that I'm reluctant to part with those few rooms, it's that I'm reluctant to part with you."

I'm afraid you won't eat or dress well there.

Winter is almost here, and the environment there is quite different from that in the palace; it's rather austere.

"No, I don't feel bitter."

"In that case, you can move in there in a few days."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, but I won't have to wait a few days. I'll move tomorrow."

"Why the rush?" Li Shimin held her hand. "I can't live without you. I can't sleep peacefully without you by my side."