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

This time,

Li Chenggan went to the Wa Kingdom to mediate relations between the Wa Kingdom and Baekje and Silla.

Li Tai felt this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

He intends to make a big fuss during this period to pave the way for his own ascension to the position of crown prince.

Li Tai, observing the expressions on Consort Yan's face, noticed that Consort Yan was very interested in the jade bracelet.

He asked cautiously, "Do you like this jade bracelet?"

"It's alright! You've gone to so much trouble."

Li Tai, with his hands tucked into his sleeves, smiled slightly: "Consort Yan, you're joking."

I was just doing my filial duty.

"You've been in the palace for so many years, doing so much for Father Emperor, it's been incredibly hard work. What are these bracelets compared to that?"

Consort Yan smiled and said, "You're quite the smooth talker. Tell me, what brings you here today?"

"This—", Li Tai was taken aback, then laughed and said, "You really are a straightforward person."

in fact,

I've come to see you today for no other reason than this.

"Are you really alright?"

Li Tai thought for a moment and said, "Li Chengqian has gone to the Japanese kingdom, I suppose you already know that."

Consort Yan nodded: "I heard that Li Chengqian went to Nanbojin to mediate the relations between the Wa (Japanese) Kingdom and Baekje and Silla."

He really loves to meddle in other people's business.

What does the fighting between Japan, Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla have to do with our Tang Dynasty?

Wouldn't it be better to wait until they are both exhausted before sending troops to incorporate them all?

"Consort Yan, you are absolutely right."

Li Chengan just liked to show off.

If he doesn't go, how can he show that he's different from others?

What's even more infuriating is that Songtsen Gampo accompanied him.

Consort Yan frowned: "Wasn't Songtsen Gampo the king of Tibet?"

"Yes, he is the king of Tibet and also the son-in-law of our Tang Dynasty. He and Princess Wencheng are already engaged."

Consort Yan looked at the fat-headed and big-eared Li Tai and said, "So, Songtsen Gampo and Li Chengqian are quite close."

Then you'd better be careful.

Li Chenggan was adept at manipulating power.

He can bribe people with his silver tongue.

With Songtsen Gampo's support, wouldn't Li Chengqian's power be even greater?

"Wouldn't it be even more difficult for you to bring down Li Chenggan?"

"You're right, so I've come to ask for your help."

This time, Li Chengqian isn't in Chang'an. How should we deal with him?

Consort Yan placed the pair of jade bracelets in the box and gently closed the lid: "Although Li Chengqian is not in Chang'an..."

But don't forget, Su Wan is still in Chang'an.

That girl is very clever; she can come up with an idea in the blink of an eye.

"You've been taken advantage of by her more than once, haven't you?"

"I—," Li Tai blushed, "...it's been a few times."

"In my opinion, the last time you sent Fang Yi'ai and Changsun Chong to the Bureau of Imperial Clothing to steal Tibetan offerings, that was inappropriate in itself."

This shows that His Majesty is magnanimous and forgiving, and he did not hold it against you.

Otherwise, because of this matter,

Not only will Fang Yi'ai and Changsun Chong suffer, but you'll also be implicated.

"Consort Yan, you are right to reprimand me!"

from now on,

I will definitely pay attention.

"My life is so miserable."

Some time ago,

My little darling was still alive and kicking, but in the blink of an eye, because of Xu Hui's scheming behind his back, my little darling was suddenly gone.

Consort Yan started crying again as she spoke.