The first disciple of the Three Pure Ones, Little Sizi's immortal brother

"Father, I have absolutely no ill intentions towards Sizi!"

"Yes, Father, we simply heard that the Prince was frightened yesterday and came to check on him!"

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"Hmph, shut up!"

With a rebuke, Li Chengqian and the others immediately shut their mouths.

"Lizhi, tell me what happened," Li Shimin turned to Li Lizhi and asked.

"Father, look at this." Li Lizhi smiled and pointed to the bamboo leaves lying quietly on the back of the rhinoceros's hand.

"What is this? Bamboo leaves?" Li Shimin immediately realized something. "These bamboo leaves were left behind by that immortal."

"Yes."

"Just because of this little thing?"

"Things of immortals are beyond the comprehension of us mortals. Your Majesty, why don't you try to imagine spanking the rhinoceros's bottom and see what the reaction will be?" Empress Zhangsun said with a smile, covering her mouth.

"Father can't believe Zhou Shizi's fasting, Shizi is very obedient!" Sizi, who was eating sesame cakes and listening to the conversation, raised her head and pouted as she retorted.

"Alright, alright, Father won't hit you." Li Shimin looked at the cute little girl with affection and rubbed Sizi's head.

Sizi nuzzled Li Shimin's hand playfully, then continued eating the sesame cake with its head down.

"Hehehe, Guanyinbi, you're putting me in a bit of a difficult position..."

"Alright, Your Majesty, I know you dote on Si Zi, so I'll just be frank," Empress Zhangsun said with a smile. "These bamboo leaves seem to be able to protect Si Zi. If it weren't for the fact that Chengqian and the others are related to Si Zi by blood, they would probably be like those palace maids by now."

"Eunuch, is anyone causing trouble?" Li Shimin's sharp gaze swept over his sons.

"It's nothing serious, just that some greed got the better of them. And that's why your good children got a lesson. At least for today, they won't be able to get close to the Queen," Empress Zhangsun explained. "Xueyan said that a few palace maids also had some improper thoughts before we arrived. After a flash of light, they disappeared without a trace."

"Truly amazing!" Li Shimin exclaimed a few times, then looked at the other palace maids. "It seems it's time to clean up my harem."

The palace maids who were swept by Li Shimin broke out in a cold sweat, lowered their heads and knelt on the ground, not daring to meet Li Shimin's gaze.

"Sizi, may I show this bamboo leaf to Father?"

It's hard to imagine that an emperor would ask a two- or three-year-old child a question in a pleading tone.

"don't want!"

Wow, Jin Yang even refused!

After refusing, Sizi threw down the half-eaten sesame cake in her hand and protected the bamboo leaf on the back of her hand.

Li Shimin was instantly disappointed, but just as he was about to try to persuade her gently, Empress Zhangsun spoke up.

"Your Majesty, you can let those brats over there try again, just to teach them a lesson."

Empress Zhangsun was quite disgusted by fratricide and scheming. Since it wasn't fatal, she figured she might as well let them learn a lesson.

Upon hearing this, Li Chengqian, Li Tai, and the others blushed, but their expressions showed no disrespect whatsoever.

They genuinely respected Empress Zhangsun, not only because of her status, but also because of her other words and actions.

Li Chengqian and his biological sons, including Li Tai, were extremely dependent on Empress Zhangsun. Sometimes, Empress Zhangsun's words carried more weight than Li Shimin's.

For example, many years later, Li Chengqian fell and crippled his leg, which caused him some psychological trauma. Coupled with Li Shimin's attitude, this led to a period of great distress for Li Chengqian. However, with the comfort of Empress Zhangsun, Li Chengqian showed no problems, or rather, no unusual behavior whatsoever.

However, not long after Empress Zhangsun died of illness, Li Chengqian, unable to bear the psychological pressure, rebelled! Although he was quickly suppressed by Li Shimin, it did have a significant impact on Li Shimin.

This incident also demonstrates Empress Zhangsun's status and importance in the hearts of the princes.

They naturally accepted Empress Zhangsun's punishment.

"You lot, didn't you hear what Guanyinbi said? Come here to me!" Li Shimin's eyes lit up; this was a good idea!

If Zhu Ye responds again, it means that the prince still has some bad intentions. Since his life is not in danger, it's fine to give him a severe punishment as a warning.

If the bamboo leaves don't react at all, that's a good thing, after all, harmony in the family brings prosperity.

Since Li Shimin had given the order, they naturally had to carry it out.

We looked at each other, then looked at each other, and finally we all started to move closer together.

Just a few steps away from the rhinoceros, a subtle ripple spread outwards from the rhinoceros.

The fluctuation made no difference when it passed over Li Shimin, Li Lizhi, and Empress Zhangsun. However, when it passed over Li Chengqian, Li Zhi, and Li Tai, it froze them in place, while the other princes were pushed back a few steps.

When it came to Li Yin and Li Ke, the two were directly blasted against the wall of Fengyang Pavilion.

Several palace maids were terrified and rushed to help, but Li Shimin's angry shout came first.

"Don't help them up!"

At this moment, Li Shimin had no time to marvel at the wonder of the divine object and went directly to the two of them.

With his intelligence, he could naturally see what this differential treatment meant.

Although he didn't know the criteria for judging the bamboo leaves, Li Shimin could still make some sense of it based on the strength of the leaves.

"How many times have I emphasized this? Fratricide is forbidden! How can you still harbor such thoughts?!"

"Your Majesty, we dare not!" Li Yin and Li Ke quickly got up and apologized.

In this situation, how would you explain the Xuanwu Gate Incident to Li Shimin?

Do you still want the prince's position?

Furthermore, Jinyang can be considered one of the few, if not the only, areas of contention for Li Shimin besides Empress Zhangsun. If they hadn't been discovered, things would have been fine; but now that they have, they will undoubtedly be severely punished.

Sizi looked over curiously, her little mind a bit confused about what was happening.

However, her usual personality still compelled Sizi to jump off Empress Zhangsun and run to Li Shimin's side to comfort him.

"Daddy, they definitely didn't do it on purpose, Daddy, don't be angry~"

Hearing his daughter's words of comfort, Li Shimin's face immediately brightened, and he smiled as he picked up the four-piece chess set.

"I'm not angry, Sizi is such a good boy." As he spoke, Li Shimin reached out to touch Sizi's little face with his beard, which made Sizi cry out and push him away.

The next moment, Li Yin and Li Ke were sent flying again. This time, they were thrown out of Fengyang Pavilion and disappeared somewhere...