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

Li Chengan did not object to what Su Wan said.

Because he also felt that his father's handling of this matter seemed unfair.

People say that his father was a wise and enlightened ruler.

However, he sensed that his father showed favoritism in treating his children and did not treat them equally.

Putting everything else aside, let's just talk about his attitude towards Qingque and himself.

Although he was nominally the crown prince,

However, Li Tai actually enjoyed a higher standard of living than he did.

When Li Tai founded the Literary Academy, his father granted him the privilege of recruiting retainers according to his own preferences.

In other words, Li Tai can use whomever he wants.

What kind of privilege is this?

Never before.

If it weren't for Wei Zheng's strong opposition, the Emperor would have already vacated the Wude Hall for Li Tai to live in.

The Wude Hall was a sensitive place, and the fact that a prince lived there often carried a special meaning.

Back then, Li Yuanji once lived in the Wude Hall, and thus harbored improper thoughts.

Because the Hall of Martial Virtue is too close to the East Palace.

If Li Yuanji stays there for too long, how could he not harbor rebellious thoughts?

These events happened not long ago; they are still vivid in my mind.

Even though the Emperor knew all about these things, he still agreed to let Li Tai live in the Wude Palace.

This inevitably makes people think a lot.

Only after Wei Zheng strongly opposed it did the emperor give up.

Li Chengan felt deeply saddened whenever he thought of these things.

He thought to himself that he had almost lost his life for the sake of the Tang Dynasty during this period of time.

The last time Chang'an was besieged, he risked his life to rush back from the Western Regions to rescue Chang'an.

To his surprise, after he had finally managed to save Chang'an, his father imprisoned him in the Dali Temple jail.

And he sent Cheng Yaojin to test his intentions.

Fortunately, I realized it and didn't dare to say anything carelessly. If I had said the wrong thing, my head might have already been on the ground.

This reminded Li Chengan of Liu Ju, the crown prince of Emperor Wu of Han, who was known as a filial son.

Ultimately, they were forced into rebellion. Wasn't that all caused by Emperor Wu of Han?

Jiang Chong is clearly a despicable person.

To achieve their goals, they will stop at nothing.

Of course, Jiang Chong also has his advantages.

She is very beautiful and has excellent taste in clothing.

When he first entered Emperor Wu of Han's palace, he wore a thin veil, a garment that Jiang Chong had meticulously designed himself.

After reading it, Emperor Wu of Han exclaimed, "The Zhao state, known for its steam engines, truly produces many extraordinary talents!"

Of course, Jiang Chong also had his own style of doing things. He was not afraid of the powerful and dared to confront the upper class at the time. For example, when Princess Guantao was walking on the imperial road, he stopped her.

Emperor Wu of Han greatly praised Jiang Chong's actions, saying that a subject should act like Jiang Chong.

However, Emperor Wu of Han was getting old and was eventually fooled by Jiang Chong.

Jiang Chong and Liu Ju had a rift, and he worried that Liu Ju would turn against him if he became emperor in the future.

Therefore, he always spoke ill of Liu Ju in front of Emperor Wu of Han.

Over time, Emperor Wu of Han eventually listened to his advice.

Emperor Wu of Han grew increasingly distrustful of Liu Ju.

In the end, even if Liu Ju wanted to see Emperor Wu of Han, it was very difficult.

The father and son have become so suspicious of each other.

Li Chenggan wondered if he would end up like Liu Ju.

My mother had told me more than once that brothers must be harmonious, otherwise outsiders would bully them.

However, this wasn't the first time Qingque had tried to kill him.

Li Chenggan thought to himself, "I will endure all of this so as not to upset my mother."

However, it was clear that Li Tai had no intention of stopping; instead, he intensified his actions and became increasingly demanding!

The emperor did not understand his actions.

No matter what I do, it seems that nothing pleases my father.

At this moment, Su Wan grasped Li Chengqian's hand: "Your Highness, sometimes I think, it would be so much better if you were an ordinary citizen."

Let's live like Sun Simiao on Penglai Island, fishing and playing chess when we have free time.

Isn't it great?

Upon hearing this, Li Chengan gave a wry smile. Although this matter seemed so simple, could he really do it now?

Obviously impossible.

Su Wan continued, "I used to think that the harem was relatively peaceful, but now it seems that I was wrong. There are too many things going on in the harem."

On the surface, the harem appears calm and peaceful, but in reality, undercurrents are surging and dangers are lurking.

Sometimes, I feel that the harem is more terrifying than the battlefield.

In the harem, none of the women around your father are easy to deal with.

Li Chengan supported Su Wan's shoulder and forced a smile: "You don't need to think too much."

The infighting among the emperor's concubines is their business, and it has nothing to do with us.

Su Wan looked at Li Chengqian with her beautiful eyes: "Your Highness, is that really what you think?"

I think you're oversimplifying things.

"..."

Su Wan placed her hands in front of her abdomen and paced back and forth in the hall. Then, she gently stroked her temples and said, "Back then, there was a beautiful story between Emperor Wu of Han, Liu Che, and Chen Ajiao, called 'Hiding a Beauty in a Golden House'."

Chen Ajiao was the daughter of Princess Guantao, who was Emperor Wu of Han's aunt.

When they grew up, their family ties strengthened, and they got married.

This was originally a very beautiful thing.

However, unexpectedly, Chen Ajiao was unable to have children.

They had been married for many years, but Chen Ajiao's belly had not swelled up.

On one occasion, Emperor Wu of Han encountered Wei Zifu at Princess Pingyang's residence. That same day, in the Shangyi Pavilion, Liu Che (Emperor Wu) slept with Wei Zifu.

Then, on the same day, they brought Wei Zifu into the palace.

Soon after, Wei Zifu became pregnant again.

Chen Ajiao was extremely jealous.

She worried that Wei Zifu would take her place.

So she had her mother arrest Wei Zifu's younger brother, Wei Qing, and imprison him in an attempt to kill him.

Fortunately, Wei Qing had a friend named Gongsun Ao, who led a group of people to rescue Wei Qing from prison.

Now, I'm wondering if someone is trying to harm me and my brother in secret.

If I'm not mistaken, Fang Yi'ai and Changsun Chong dared to do this because Li Tai was behind it, in other words...

Li Tai wants to kill me and my brother.

"Don't overthink it. Things aren't as complicated as you think."

Su Wan looked worried: "The problem now is..."

Firstly, your father favors Li Tai over you, and is even somewhat dissatisfied with you.

Secondly, you are soft-hearted. Li Tai has tried to harm you many times, but you have never been able to do it.

How can this continue?

They've now extended their clutches to me and my brother.

Are we just going to sit here and wait to die, surrendering without resistance?

My younger brother didn't have Wei Qing's good fortune, nor did he have such good friends.

If my brother gets imprisoned, who will save him?

Wouldn't that mean we're just waiting to die?

I don't want to get involved in the affairs of the Bureau of Imperial Clothing anymore, is that alright?

"Your Majesty may appoint whomever you wish to govern."

Li Chenggan had not expected that so many things would happen one after another recently.

However, when entrusted with a task, one must do what is truly in one's heart.

Before leaving, Xu Hui handed over the Shangyan Bureau to Su Wan. If Su Wan quits now, how will she explain it to Xu Hui when she returns in the future?

Furthermore, doing so would certainly displease the Emperor.

"Do you want to reconsider this matter?"

"Hold on a little longer until Xu Hui returns, then hand over the Bureau of Clothing to her. There shouldn't be anything else going on now."

Actually, Su Wan didn't really want to quit.

However, she sometimes felt resentful inside.

"Hmm, didn't Songtsen Gampo say he wanted to marry a princess from the Tang Dynasty?"

"yes!"

"So, has this matter been settled?"

"no."

Do you think Princess Wencheng is suitable?

Li Chengan rested his chin on his hand: "I think they are quite a good match."

"Since you put it that way, then fine."

"I'll go again for you and speak with Princess Wencheng."