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

morning.

Lizheng Hall.

After finishing his breakfast, Li Chenggan went to the Lizheng Hall to visit Empress Zhangsun.

"Your subject greets Your Majesty!"

"No need for such formalities!" Empress Zhangsun waved her hand.

Seeing that Li Chenggan was safe and sound, she felt much relieved.

Li Chenggan observed carefully and found that his mother's face was pale and haggard, with heavy dark circles under her eyes.

"Mother, I heard you were ill. How are you recovering lately?"

Empress Zhangsun sighed: "It's nothing serious, it's just an old ailment."

However, Lu Zhaolin's medical skills were quite excellent. After my mother took the medicine he prescribed, she felt much better than before.

"You don't need to think too much. Worrying too much will definitely take a toll on your mental health."

Now that the siege of Chang'an has been lifted, what else do you have to worry about?

Empress Zhangsun placed her hands in front of her abdomen and paced back and forth in the hall, slowly saying: "Although you lifted the siege of Chang'an, you were impeached by Fang Xuanling."

Ultimately, your father imprisoned you.

Although your father has now released you from prison, you are not truly free.

Do you know what this means?

After listening, Li Chengqian seemed to be deep in thought: "What does Mother mean?"

"In the past, your father would spend most of his time coming to my palace to chat with me."

But now it's very difficult for me to see him.

Before this, your father would always consult with me, his mother, no matter what happened.

He obeyed everything his mother said.

But now everything has changed.

Even my words to your father, the Emperor, have no effect.

To be honest, a few days ago, I heard that you were imprisoned in the Dali Temple prison, and I was very worried about you.

So, your mother went to your father, hoping he would release you without charge.

But even if I kneel down before your father, he won't listen.

"Chenggan, you're not a child anymore. You've already undergone your coming-of-age ceremony. From now on, you must be careful with every step you take."

"Your Majesty's teachings will be firmly remembered!"

Empress Zhangsun looked out the window and said, "To be honest, my relationship with Fang Xuanling is quite good."

We've been through a lot together, from when your father was conquering the country to the Xuanwu Gate Incident.

Fang Xuanling has always provided your father with great support.

It could be said that without Fang Xuanling's support, your father wouldn't be where he is today.

Especially during the Xuanwu Gate Incident, he and your uncle played a significant role.

Therefore, your father appointed Fang Xuanling as the chief minister.

There used to be a saying: "Fang plans, Du makes decisions." Later, Du Ruhui died, leaving only Fang Xuanling.

"Now, rumors are circulating both inside and outside the court that Fang Xuanling is supporting Li Tai to become the crown prince. Is this true?"

"This—." Li Chenggan was also taken aback upon hearing this.

He wondered how this matter had reached his mother's ears.

Li Tai and I are both the Queen Mother's sons. If we fight each other...

What must the Empress Dowager have felt?

"Mother, please don't listen to those rumors. Qingque and I love each other dearly, and we are brothers who are inseparable."

Actually, it's not so bad for him to be the crown prince.

If no one objects, I would rather give him the position of Crown Prince!

"Nonsense! The crown prince is the foundation of the country; how can he be shaken so easily?"

Last time, you said something that angered your father, and now you're saying it again!

Do you still want to anger your father?

Upon hearing Empress Zhangsun's words, Li Chengqian lowered his head and remained silent.