Tang Dynasty: Taking the Empress Dowager to a brothel, Father Emperor, what a coincidence!

"How does this involve your uncle again?"

Empress Zhangsun looked at Li Chengqian with a puzzled expression and asked.

Li Chengqian scooted closer to Empress Zhangsun and muttered:

"Mother, why do you think the Grand Tutor lost his temper so much today? Wasn't it because Uncle was stirring things up behind the scenes?"

Empress Zhangsun's expression changed slightly upon hearing this:

"Explain yourself clearly."

Li Chengqian pursed his lips and embellished the story of Changsun Wuji's visit to the Eastern Palace yesterday.

"As soon as my uncle entered the Eastern Palace yesterday, he started to lecture me, saying that I didn't know anything about etiquette and manners. He insisted that my going to Pingkangfang was a disgrace to the royal family, and that I was talking nonsense in the Taiji Hall."

"Your subject doesn't understand. It was clearly Mother Empress who took me to Pingkang Ward. By saying this, Uncle, aren't you insulting Mother Empress as well?"

Empress Zhangsun's expression had already turned rather unpleasant.

Li Chengqian glanced at his mother's expression and continued to add fuel to the fire:

"Your subject refuted this twice, saying that it was the place where your uncle hosted a banquet for your father, so how could it be considered a filthy place?"

As a result, my uncle became furious and berated me severely, pointing his finger at my nose as if he wanted to devour me whole.

Just then, Qiuyue came over with a freshly brewed cup of hot tea. Hearing Li Chengqian's words, Qiuyue couldn't help but speak up:

"Your Highness, what His Highness said is true."

Yesterday, I was ordered by you to deliver clothes to the East Palace. Just as I reached the door of the study, I heard the Duke of Qi roaring in anger inside.

I peeked through the crack in the door and saw that the Duke of Qi's face was very ugly. He was pointing his finger at His Highness and scolding him.

If I hadn't glanced at it, I would have thought His Majesty was giving a speech.

Upon hearing this, Empress Changsun turned to Qiuyue and asked:

"Does he really put on such an air about the Crown Prince?"

Qiuyue nodded quickly and said:

"What I saw with my own eyes and heard with my own ears."

The Duke of Qi left in a huff, ignoring even the servants' greetings.

Changsun Wugou took a few deep breaths.

My older brother is really losing his sense of propriety more and more.

Li Chengqian secretly gave Qiuyue a big thumbs up.

These are the teammates I've always dreamed of.

Li Chengqian then continued:

"Mother, after my uncle finished reprimanding me, he went to Pingkang Ward."

Xiao Shunzi went out of the palace to buy candied hawthorns for his son, and happened to see his uncle's carriage parked in front of Li Taifu's mansion.

Moreover, when my uncle entered the Grand Tutor's residence, he had the steward carry a sandalwood box.

Empress Zhangsun gripped the hem of her clothes tightly with her hand.

Li Chengqian continued, looking aggrieved:

"This is not something I'm overthinking."

No sooner had his uncle finished venting his anger at the Eastern Palace than he went to see the Grand Tutor with gifts.

As a result, the Grand Tutor came with a ruler this morning to punish me. What a coincidence!

It was clearly my uncle who was furious, but he couldn't do it himself, so he took gifts to ask the Grand Tutor to intervene and use the Grand Tutor to deal with my son.

boom!

Empress Zhangsun slapped the low table.

Her face was already flushed with anger.

No matter how unruly or ignorant her son was, he was still the Crown Prince of the Tang Dynasty, a piece of flesh and blood of Empress Zhangsun.

With her as his mother, when did it ever become Changsun Wuji's place to overstep his bounds and go to the Eastern Palace to show off his power?

What's even more infuriating is that he actually colluded with outsiders to physically punish the Crown Prince?

This is only because I'm still alive. If I were to pass away one day, would my son still be able to hold onto his position as the Crown Prince?

Is this someone instructing their nephew?

This was clearly Changsun Wuji declaring to the court that he could manipulate the current crown prince at will.

This is utterly upside down!

"Mother, please calm down. Don't get angry and harm your health."

Li Chengqian obediently reached out and gently patted the back of Empress Zhangsun's hand.

"Perhaps my uncle simply went to the Grand Tutor to seek knowledge, and I am overthinking it."

It's nothing for me to suffer a little injustice. As long as you can calm down, it's no big deal if you hit me a few times.

"Your subject is tough and resilient; he can withstand it."

Li Chengqian's scheming remarks ignited a powder keg in Empress Zhangsun's heart.

"Discussing academic matters? When has Changsun Wuji ever had such leisure and refined tastes?"

Empress Zhangsun gritted her teeth and snorted coldly.

"He thinks that I dare not do anything to him, and that he can ride roughshod over the Li family."

"They're using you to establish their authority!!!"

Empress Zhangsun looked at Qiuyue and instructed her:

"Qiuyue! Go to the Duke of Qi's mansion immediately and summon Changsun Wuji to the palace."

"Today I will ask him whether the Tang Dynasty truly belongs to his Changsun family or the Li family."

Qiu Yue was startled by Changsun Wugou's words.

The Empress is truly enraged.

She quickly responded and ran out of the Lizheng Hall.

Li Chengqian lowered his head, his shoulders trembling, as if he were sobbing in grievance.

He was actually trying his best to suppress his laughter.

Changsun Wuji, Changsun Wuji, don't you like to play dirty tricks?

Today, I'll show you what it feels like to have your own sister kiss you on the cheek and use her ultimate move.

The Duke of Qi's Mansion.

After returning home, Changsun Wuji sat in his study, deep in thought.

Li Gang is a good-for-nothing.

He originally thought he could use Li Gang to suppress Li Chengqian's arrogance.

Now, things have turned out quite differently. Not only did they fail to harm Li Chengqian in the slightest, but they were also nearly driven to the brink of death by Li Chengqian's sharp rebuke.

The entire city of Chang'an is now watching Li Gang make a fool of himself, and even Changsun Wuji has gotten himself into trouble.

What's most infuriating is that my rare copy has been completely wasted.

"master."

The butler suddenly burst into the study and reported.

"Someone from the palace has arrived. They say that Her Majesty the Empress has decreed that you must immediately enter the palace and go to the Lizheng Hall for an audience."

Changsun Wuji's heart skipped a beat.

Should we summon him to the palace at this time?

You know, my younger sister rarely gives him such formal instructions on a regular basis.

If word gets out to him, it means something big has happened.

"Who is here to deliver the imperial decree?"

Changsun Wuji looked at the steward and asked.

"It was the eunuch from Miss Qiuyue's side in the Lizheng Hall. He looked very unpleasant and urged the master to leave quickly. He left without even having a sip of tea."

The butler quickly replied.

Changsun Wuji swallowed hard, feeling a cold sweat break out on his back.

broken.

This must be because that little brat Li Chengqian badmouthed his sister.

This little brat dares to cheat even his own father, let alone his uncle.

Changsun Wuji hurriedly changed into his court robes and boarded the carriage to enter the palace.

Throughout the journey, Changsun Wuji frantically rehearsed various lines of explanation in his mind.

How can he completely absolve himself of all responsibility when he sees his sister later?

The carriage stopped at the imperial city.

When Changsun Wuji arrived at the Lizheng Hall, he saw Fugui standing calmly on the steps.

"You wealthy eunuch, how is Her Majesty's mood today?"

Changsun Wuji secretly slipped a money pouch to him.

Instead of accepting it, Fugui took a half step back and said with a forced smile:

"Duke of Qi, the Empress has been waiting inside for a long time. May you have good fortune."

When Changsun Wuji saw Fugui's attitude, his heart sank to the bottom.

He steeled himself and went inside.

Before he could even bow, a teacup flew towards him.

The teacup shattered at Changsun Wuji's feet.

"Your subject, Changsun Wuji, pays his respects to Your Majesty the Empress."

Changsun Wuji was so frightened that his legs went weak and he knelt down on the ground.

Empress Zhangsun sat on the couch, glancing sideways at her elder brother.

Li Chengqian stood obediently to the side, holding a plate of snacks in his hand, and gave Changsun Wuji an innocent smile.

"The Duke of Qi is quite arrogant."

Empress Zhangsun spoke coldly.

"I had no idea that the Crown Prince of the Great Tang Dynasty had changed his surname to Changsun?"