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

Li Chengqian looked at the secret letter and felt puzzled.

Judging by the timeline, Qin Qiong and Du Ruhui should have already captured the capital of Baekje.

Could it be that they discovered something extraordinary in Baekje's treasury, which is why they sent this urgent message to me?

Li Chengqian took the bamboo tube, opened it, and glanced at it casually.

Li Chengqian was completely stunned by that one glance.

"Your Highness, save me!"

"That old scoundrel Qin couldn't control himself and showed his face in public, where he was recognized by the Baekje people. The crime of deceiving the emperor is imminent, and this old minister's life hangs by a thread..."

Li Chengqian, in disbelief, took the secret letter and read it over and over again three times.

He slapped himself on the forehead one last time.

The others in the main hall looked at Li Chengqian with suspicion.

What happened?

What could possibly make His Highness the Crown Prince show such a terrified expression?

"Uncle Qin, Uncle Qin! Can't you control your hands? You were sent there to be a mascot, why did you have to become such a laughingstock?"

Li Chengqian was screaming wildly in his heart.

Changsun Chong quietly moved closer to Li Chengqian, wanting to peek at what was written on the secret letter.

"Your Highness, what has happened? Have they run into a tough opponent in Baekje? Should I take the artillery battalion to provide support?"

Li Chengqian suddenly turned his head, staring at Changsun Chong with bloodshot eyes.

"Don't you know curiosity killed the cat? If you want to live, don't ask too many questions."

Changsun Chong trembled at those words and dared not move any closer.

Li Chengqian felt like his brain was about to explode.

Qin Qiong was recognized.

If this news gets back to Chang'an...

There's no need for "what ifs" anymore; Li Chengqian simply doesn't believe his father wouldn't have planted his own people in the army.

The secret letter about this matter is probably already on its way to Chang'an.

I just don't know if my father will come to Liaodong with a sword and kill me.

It should be noted that what Li Shimin feared most in his life was his son rebelling.

After all, he already had a shadow in his heart.

This matter must be suppressed, otherwise even if the Empress Dowager intervenes, she will not be able to protect herself.

"Pass down the order: tonight's victory celebration banquet is canceled."

Just as Cheng Chumo was about to ask why, Cheng Yaojin kicked him back.

Cheng Yaojin looked at his son with disappointment and frustration.

How could someone as shrewd as myself raise such a clueless son?

"The entire army shall remain on high alert. Drinking alcohol and engaging in merrymaking are strictly prohibited. Anyone who disobeys will be dealt with according to military law."

Li Chengqian glanced around at everyone.

"Disperse, everyone. Return to your camps. No one is to wander around without my orders."

Although everyone was completely confused, they still obediently left the main hall.

After leaving the main hall, Cheng Chumo muttered to himself as he walked:

"What's going on? Could it be that those bastards from Goguryeo have come back? That's great, I've been worried about not having any battles to fight."

Cheng Yaojin slapped him on the back of the head.

"Would it kill you to say less? Didn't you see how dark His Highness's face is?"

This is definitely going to be a major incident that could cause a huge uproar. You little brat, you better keep your head down and don't cause any trouble.

Inside the main hall.

At this point, only Xiao Shunzi remained to serve.

"Xiao Shunzi".

"This servant is here."

"Go and bring Qin Huaidao here to me secretly. Remember not to alert anyone else, especially Cheng Yaojin and his son. Let him come alone."

Xiao Shunzi accepted the order and withdrew.

At this moment, Qin Huaidao was leading several soldiers to confiscate the property of a Silla nobleman.

Just as he was arranging for people to transport the seized items to Chang'an.

Xiao Shunzi came to his side.

"Young Master Qin."

Qin Huaidao was startled by Xiao Shunzi.

"Eunuch Shun? What are your instructions?"

"His Highness is waiting for you at the palace and requests that you go there now, alone."

Xiao Shunzi looked around and said in a low voice.

Qin Huaidao's heart skipped a beat when he saw Xiao Shunzi's mysterious look.

Sending him there alone? And summoning him secretly?

On his way to the palace with Xiao Shunzi, he kept thinking about what he had done wrong.

I don't think I've broken any military laws recently, have I?

He was just sending money home like everyone else. Everyone was doing it, so we can't just single him out as an example, can we?

Could it be that that grandson Changsun Chong went to His Highness to complain about me because of the previous dispute over the distribution of spoils?

They're accusing me of stealing from the Silla Queen's treasury?

The more Qin Huaidao thought about it, the more likely it seemed.

Changsun Chong, you son without an anus, you bastard, how dare you stab me in the back?

Once I pass this test, I'll show you just how many eyes Lord Horse has.

Xiao Shunzi did not follow Qin Huaidao into the main hall, but let him go in alone.

When Qin Huaidao entered, Li Chengqian was standing motionless in front of the peninsula map with his back to the door.

"Your Highness! I am guilty! I have never embezzled military rations, nor have I hoarded spoils of war. Someone must be framing me. I beg Your Highness to see the truth!"

As soon as Qin Huaidao entered, he knelt down and begged for mercy without saying a word.

Li Chengqian slowly turned around, looked at Qin Huaidao, and sighed.

He went up and helped Qin Huaidao up.

Qin Huaidao looked at Li Chengqian with a sense of flattery and surprise.

This kind of treatment is something even Cheng Yaojin didn't receive, right?

What is Your Highness doing?

Li Chengqian pressed down on Qin Huaidao's shoulder and said with a sympathetic expression:

"Huai Dao, I have something to tell you next."

After hearing this, you must remain calm and absolutely must not faint.