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

Upon hearing Fang Yi'ai's words, Fang Xuanling glared at him fiercely: "It seems you haven't read enough books and haven't made any progress at all."

Fang Yi'ai was scolded by his father, and he shrank back in fear, not daring to say another word.

Fang Xuanling put the teacup he was holding back on the table: "Throughout history, women have played an extremely important role, even capable of changing the fate of a country."

For example, Lady Huayang of Qin was favored by Lord Anguo of Qin, but the two had no children.

Yiren was held hostage in the State of Zhao. Later, with the help of Lü Buwei, he returned to the State of Qin. However, Yiren had many brothers...

He was neither the eldest son nor the legitimate son, so logically he had no chance of becoming the King of Qin.

However, the man went to visit Lady Huayang.

Lady Huayang adopted him as her godson and named him Zichu.

Through Lady Huayang's efforts, Lord Anguo established Zichu as his successor to the throne.

After Lord Anguo passed away, Zichu smoothly ascended the throne, becoming King Zhuangxiang of Qin.

Li Tai was also very familiar with this period of history.

After hearing this, he exclaimed sincerely, "Yes, we should not underestimate the power of women."

Fang Xuanling straightened his clothes: "Let's talk about the famous Empress Lü..."

Empress Lü and Liu Bang were a couple who had gone through thick and thin together. After Liu Bang died, Empress Lü was the one who made all the decisions.

Before his death, Liu Bang made the White Horse Covenant: anyone who was not of the Liu clan and became king would be attacked by all under heaven!

However, Empress Lü disregarded all that. She bestowed titles upon many members of the Lü family, and when Liu Bang was on his deathbed, she even planned to eliminate all the ministers in the court and make Empress Lü the ruler of the world.

Later, after being persuaded by her ministers, she gave up the idea.

Just think about how terrible this is.

Why was Liu Che able to become the crown prince?

Liu Che was neither the legitimate son nor the eldest son.

He was the tenth prince.

Logically speaking, he had no chance of becoming the crown prince.

But how was he able to become the crown prince and eventually the emperor?

Isn't this the result of Wang Zhi and Princess Guantao's machinations?

Without these two women, how could Liu Che have become Emperor Wu of Han?

Furthermore, Empress Wang Zhengjun was even more remarkable; she divided the Wang family into marquises, ultimately leading to Wang Mang's usurpation of the Han throne.

Li Tai nodded repeatedly as Fang Xuanling recounted historical events: "Women can also turn the tide."

Fang Xuanling sighed: "You and Li Chengqian are both sons of Empress Zhangsun."

However, since Li Chengqian had already become the crown prince, Empress Zhangsun favored him.

She will not support you becoming the crown prince.

"Yes, Your Excellency, what do you suggest I do?" Li Tai asked, looking troubled.

Fang Xuanling smiled slightly: "King Yue, you are a smart man. Do I need to teach you something like this?"

At this time, Xu Hui had already moved out of the palace and moved to the south of the city, which presented a perfect opportunity.

When you have time, go and show her your filial piety.

Li Tai thought to himself, "Xu Hui is about the same age as me, yet the Grand Secretary has to go and fulfill his filial duties himself."

Of course, this matter cannot be considered that way, after all, Xu Hui was the emperor's concubine.

Upon hearing this, Fang Yi'ai couldn't help but interject again: "Prince Yue, if you go to visit Consort Xu, I'll go with you, and I'll also visit Qiu Tianjiao while I'm at it."

"Look at your pathetic self!" Fang Xuanling glared at him fiercely again.