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

As a founding hero with outstanding achievements, Fang Xuanling's current concern was to consolidate the existing interests of the Fang family.

In addition, he also needs to consider his descendants.

Fang Yi'ai, in particular, is a real headache for him. Will Fang Yi'ai be able to protect this business after I pass away?

I'm afraid not. He's too simple-minded; he's being manipulated without even realizing it.

Fang Xuanling also discovered that Li Tai possessed considerable talent in calligraphy and literature, but in terms of governing the country and managing the military, he seemed inferior to Li Chenggan.

But what's done is done, and there's no going back. We can't just let all our previous efforts go to waste.

Besides, there was no other choice.

Sometimes, Fang Xuanling did think that Changsun Wuji was indeed very clever, while Li Zhi was young and weak-willed.

When Changsun Wuji speaks in front of Li Zhi, his word is law.

However, Fang Xuanling felt that the position of crown prince should never fall to Li Zhi.

Li Chengqian originally had a leg ailment, but now his legs have been completely healed, and he has a dignified appearance, showing the qualities of a wise ruler.

This made Fang Xuanling think of a problem: a roundabout attack.

If a direct attack doesn't work, then play the harem card.

Fang Xuanling fixed his gaze on Li Tai: "Prince Yue, are you aware of any recent changes in the palace?"

Li Tai was taken aback: "What do you mean by that question, Grand Secretary?"

"Tell me, often changes in the harem send out certain signals."

Li Tai lowered his head and thought for a moment: "I think I heard that Consort Xu moved to the south of the city."

"Oh? Is that so?" Fang Xuanling asked, puzzled.

In fact, Fang Xuanling and Empress Zhangsun had a very close relationship.

Because they frequently came into contact during Li Shimin's time as the Prince of Qin.

At that time, their enemies were not the separatist forces, but Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji. Therefore, they shared life and death and went through many things together.

"King Yue, do you know why Consort Xu moved to live in the south of the city?"

Li Tai shook his large head: "In my opinion, she just feels bored staying in this palace and wants to go out for a walk and change her environment."

Fang Xuanling laughed: "It seems you've oversimplified this matter."

According to my understanding, Consort Xu is no ordinary person. She is a talented woman who can not only compose poems and write essays, but also has great strategic acumen.

Now, everyone in the palace knows that she is deeply favored by your father, the Emperor, and can be said to be the object of all his affections.

At this moment, she had everything she wanted.

However, why did she move out of the palace at this crucial moment?

This shows that there were undercurrents in the imperial harem.

The infighting among the imperial concubines was perhaps no less dangerous than that on a battlefield.

Upon hearing Fang Xuanling's words, Li Tai immediately became nervous.

He wiped the sweat from his forehead with his hand.

"So, according to you, my mother's position in the palace is not as secure as it used to be?"

"You don't need to worry too much. In my opinion, things haven't gotten out of control yet."

"But what impact will Consort Xu's move outside the palace have on us?" I, Huang Xuelin, picked up my teacup and gently blew on the tea leaves floating on it. "King Yue, you're mistaken. This matter not only has an impact on us, but it's very significant."

Fang Liaoai, who was listening nearby, couldn't help but interject and ask, "Dad, what does this have to do with anything?"

What can a woman control?