The rebellious grandson of Emperor Zhenguan of the Tang Dynasty: Please, Your Majesty, be called Cro

Chapter 177 It seems like your aunt is the one who tired you out!

Remembering that Chu Suiliang had also recorded the "grand occasion" of today's banquet, Yan Xiangshi asked, "Dengshan, how did you record this event in your daily records today?"

"Could we show this to our old friend so we can verify it with each other?"

Chu Suiliang recorded official history, while Yan Xiang recorded private history. Official history must avoid mentioning the faults of superiors, and key points often require the use of subtle and euphemistic writing.

Yan Xiangshi was determined to write extensively about the ambiguous and taboo parts in Chu Suiliang's official histories. He was determined to make future generations pay more attention to his private histories than to official histories like the daily records of the emperor's activities.

Chu Suiliang, however, appeared deeply worried. When Yan Xiangshi inquired about it, he sighed deeply: "How to record it is secondary."

"It's truly unexpected that the imperial grandson would be so upright and unyielding."

"In front of foreign envoys, I would rather offend the entire court and denounce His Majesty than allow a marriage alliance to be formed—"

"Alas, this has disrupted the marriage alliance and harmed the dignity of the nation. No matter how lenient Your Majesty may be with the imperial grandson, this matter cannot be simply left unresolved."

"How should this matter be resolved—"

Chu Suiliang frowned deeply, his brow furrowed in worry.

He was a close advisor to the emperor and a representative of the upright officials. Although he was currently only serving as a court attendant, almost everyone with discerning eyes knew that he, Chu Suiliang, was someone Emperor Li Shimin had hidden in his pocket. In the future, he would surely become a powerful minister who held great power in the court.

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Chu Suiliang was well-versed in classics and history. He knew early on that the previous emperor favored Prince Wei, Li Tai, and that such favoritism would inevitably lead to a struggle for the throne and sow the seeds of future trouble in the court. He had earnestly remonstrated with the emperor several times before, but the emperor's mind was already biased, and his efforts had little effect.

Now that the struggle for the throne has been settled and the overall situation is determined, if there is no better choice, supporting the benevolent Prince Li Zhi of Jin is the only safe and feasible option for the country in his mind.

However, despite being deposed, Crown Prince Li Chengqian remained in the capital.

Moreover, another rebellious yet intelligent and filial grandson of the emperor emerged, who took an unconventional approach to preserve the crown prince's dignity while simultaneously catching the emperor's eye.

Chu Suiliang was well-versed in classics and history, and knew that the safest way to ensure the succession to the throne was through the eldest son of the legitimate wife. The Prince of Jin was not only not the eldest son of the legitimate wife, but also lacked the necessary qualities to rule; in the future, he would have to rely on the maternal relatives of the Changsun family.

With the Xuanwu Gate Incident as a precedent, the next emperor will not be the eldest son of the legitimate wife, and then the maternal relatives will take power—all that's missing is a hen to crow at dawn!

With so many hidden dangers, who knows what the Tang Dynasty will become in the future!

Rather than that, why not bet on the deposed crown prince? If His Majesty is willing to reinstate the deposed crown prince, then all the hidden dangers of the Tang Dynasty will naturally disappear. — Chu Suiliang knew that the emperor looked down on the deposed crown prince and was also a stubborn and face-saving person. If he were persuaded by outsiders, he would certainly not change his mind and might even offend the monarch.

Ideally, the grandson of the emperor, Li Xiang, should devise a plan to restore the reputation of the deposed crown prince, so that his lineage can once again enjoy the hopes of the people, and things will fall into place naturally.

But today—the imperial grandson, in order to oppose the marriage alliance, is willing to offend the entire court of emperors and ministers—he once openly tried to obstruct the Prince of Jin from ascending to the throne in front of the emperor.

How could I not be filled with worry?

Upon seeing this, the brothers Yan Shigu and Yan Xiangshi exchanged a glance, and Yan Shigu patted Chu Suiliang on the shoulder. "Dengshan, you're getting too attached to appearances."

"All things under heaven are like the eastward flowing water, vast and surging."

"Without hardships and hidden currents, how can one ever reach the vast ocean?"

Whether today's events are good or bad will only be known in the future. What good will it do to worry now?

Chu Suiliang nodded and said nothing more. The three continued on their way, when suddenly someone blocked their path.

"Two masters of physiognomy, and a servant of the Imperial Household Department—"

"Hmm? So it's Princess Chang Le. May I ask what Your Highness is like—"

Yan Shigu and Yan Xiangshi, as scholars of the court, had educated many princes and princesses, and Li Lizhi also studied under them for a time. As for Chu Suiliang, he was a close advisor to the emperor, and often served as the residence of princes and princesses when Li Shimin summoned them.

Chu Suiliang, who was always by his side.

Having finally found three trusted officials she knew, Li Lizhi eagerly asked, "How is the situation in the palace today?"

"Is Father Emperor still determined to send Fifteenth Prince to a marriage alliance?"

"And what about Xiang'er? Why hasn't he come out yet?"

Yan Shigu, Yan Xiangshi, and Chu Suiliang exchanged glances, and with a slight turn of their heads, they understood the whole story.

No wonder His Majesty was somewhat surprised and suspicious when he heard that the imperial grandson had entered the palace. It turned out that it was Princess Chang Le who had sent the imperial grandson to the palace—this eldest princess was gentle and kind, and valued family ties very much. Naturally, she did not want her younger sister to be sent to the grasslands for a political marriage.

"Regarding the marriage alliance—His Majesty stormed out of the court. Although it was briefly discussed at the court meeting, it is still not a settled matter."

"As for the imperial grandson—" Yan Xiangshi glanced at Li Lizhi and saw the worry on her face, so he couldn't help but sigh.

"After His Majesty issued an edict to punish him, the imperial grandson was thrown out of the palace gates from the North Garden by the imperial guards."

"Ah!" Li Lizhi exclaimed in surprise. In her haste, she caught her breath and immediately began to cough, her back arched.

"Is Your Highness alright? — Such a serious illness, have you consulted a renowned physician? Please do not harm your body —" Yan Shigu asked.

"I—I'm fine." Li Lizhi straightened up with the help of her maid, ignoring the fact that she could barely stand.

He hurriedly asked, "Why is this happening—is Xiang'er alright?"

"Why—" Yan Xiangshi hesitated slightly, but seeing Li Lizhi's urgent question, he took out the extremely precious wooden tablet and showed it to Li Lizhi.

"The imperial grandson publicly humiliated the envoy, reciting two poems in a row, and angrily rebuked the court officials and His Majesty."

"In a fit of rage, His Majesty ordered the Imperial Guards to enter the palace, drag the grandson away, give him ten severe beatings, and throw him out of the Xuanwu Gate."

"The Imperial Guards know their limits, so the Imperial Grandson should be unharmed. However—"

"Your Majesty's anger has not yet subsided, but who knows what will happen after the imperial grandson's death?"

As Chu Suiliang spoke, Li Lizhi's eyes were fixed on the clapperboard that Yan Xiangshi was holding, and her whole body trembled slightly.

In her mind, the image of the short, still-grown figure she had brought into the palace, standing before the hall, had already appeared.

The entire hall was filled with enemies, and questions and reprimands came crashing down like a tidal wave.

But that figure still stood straight, arguing forcefully and confidently, without ever backing down an inch!

All he wanted was to protect his family in front of the emperor, the court officials, and the people of the world, and to seek justice for his family!

Even though he himself was still just a teenager.

Even though he had never even met his aunt, Ah Ning, more than a few times!

"Elephant, so beautiful—"

Li Lizhi's hand gently stroked the words on the wooden tablet: "Since the barbarians want to seize my relatives, I wish I could mount my horse, take up my sword, and fight them to the death." Tears streamed down her face.

"It's your aunt who's made you tired!"

Li Lizhi burst into tears.

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