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

After the court session ended, Li Shimin didn't even go to the imperial study; instead, he took Wang De directly to the inner palace.

Li Shimin felt very frustrated throughout the journey.

Today's events have completely humiliated Li Shimin.

But he also knew that he was in the wrong today.

Guanyinbi was truly angry.

They even wore the grand court robes; it was clear they were ready to fight him to the death.

"Wang De, what good things are left in the storeroom? Go and pick out a few of the best items to send to the Lizheng Hall."

Li Shimin gave instructions as he walked.

Wang De hurriedly replied:

"Your Majesty, the Empress lacks nothing. What this servant thinks the Empress needs now is your attitude."

"Nonsense! How could I not know?"

Li Shimin glared at him irritably.

His mind was filled with thoughts of how to coax Empress Changsun when he saw her later.

Is it said that they were misled by powerful families?

No, Guanyinbi isn't so easily fooled.

Is it supposed to be to check and balance the court?

Even worse, if he dared to say it out loud, Guanyinbi would dare to fight him with scissors.

Before he could come up with a good excuse, Li Shimin had already arrived at the entrance of the Lizheng Hall.

But he suddenly discovered, to his dismay, that he couldn't log in again.

Qiuyue stood blocking the doorway.

Li Shimin frowned as he looked at Qiuyue.

"Your Majesty, the Empress has issued a decree."

Qiuyue said without the slightest fear,

"Her Majesty is unwell today and will not be granted an audience."

Li Shimin was stunned.

It was bad enough that they gave me the cold shoulder at the Taiji Hall, but now they're even turning me away?

"Qiuyue, step aside. I have urgent business to discuss with the Empress."

"Your Majesty, please forgive me. Her Majesty said that anyone who dares to let Your Majesty in will have their legs broken and be thrown out of the palace."

Qiuyue lay down on the ground, blocking the doorway.

Li Shimin got impatient and tried to step over Qiuyue.

Qiu Yue suddenly straightened up, blocking Li Shimin's path.

"Your Majesty, please don't make things difficult for this servant."

Li Shimin stopped.

He couldn't very well order the gates of the Lizheng Hall to be torn down, could he?

If this gets out, Wei Zheng will use it to berate him for the rest of his life when he returns.

Li Shimin had no other choice but to shout into the room:

"Guanyinbi, I know I was wrong."

I was also deceived by those old dogs from aristocratic families, and in a moment of panic, I said some muddled things.

Can you please let me explain a few things?

Gao Ming is our eldest son, how could I possibly take him away?

Those were all stopgap measures, just stopgap measures!

It was completely quiet inside; there wasn't a sound.

Li Shimin continued shouting:

"Guanyinbi, your health is already poor, and you're making yourself sick by getting angry."

I promise I'll never listen to those old dogs' instigation again, okay?

"If Your Majesty continues to wrongly accuse Gao Ming without distinguishing right from wrong, then you shall never set foot in this door again."

"I cherish my son myself. His achievements, earned through the blood and sweat of the front lines, cannot be erased by anyone. Your Majesty need not trouble yourself."

Li Shimin was speechless after being rebuked.

Wang De was already lying on the ground.

He was used to this kind of thing.

From what age did it begin? There are always a few days every month when His Majesty is scolded by the Empress like a grandson.

"Alright, you rest first, I'll come see you another day."

After Li Shimin finished speaking, he slunk away.

Wang De quickly got up and followed.

Back in Ganlu Palace, Li Shimin became increasingly frustrated.

Why is being emperor so frustrating?

Just then, Li Shimin's stomach rumbled.

He then realized that he hadn't eaten anything all day.

"Wang De, serve the meal!"

Wang De quickly ordered the imperial kitchen to bring up the food.

But Li Shimin only ate two bites before slamming his chopsticks on the table.

"Eat, eat, eat! I can't possibly eat anything right now."

Li Shimin looked at the memorials on his desk, and all the anger in his heart surged up.

"Changsun Wuji, Wang Gui, Cui Mingan..."

Li Shimin gritted his teeth as he recited those names.

"Do you really think I wouldn't dare to touch you?"

......

Liaodong Camp.

Qin Huaidao, dressed in full armor, walked into the central command tent.

He was also holding the Baekje king's royal seal and a letter of surrender in his hands.

Several Shadow Guards followed behind, carrying several boxes of spoils.

Inside the tent, all the generals who were discussing matters turned to look at Qin Huaidao.

"This is to inform Your Highness the Crown Prince."

Qin Huaidao forced himself to speak.

"This humble general has fortunately fulfilled his mission, single-handedly repelling Baekje, and has come to deliver the order."

The tent was completely silent.

Cheng Yaojin glared at Qin Huaidao, then suddenly jumped up.

"fart.

You little brat, are you trying to make fun of me?

"You single-handedly repelled Baekje? You'd be awesome if you could repel a rabbit these days."

Qin Huaidao lowered his head, speechless with anger, and dared not utter a single word in rebuttal.

However, he kept Cheng Yaojin in mind.

You just wait, when my dad gets out, he'll beat you to a pulp.

Seeing that Qin Huaidao didn't speak, Cheng Yaojin walked over and grabbed his breastplate.

"You're still wearing your dad's armor? With Uncle Bao's build, you could fit a watermelon inside it."

Can you lift your dad's pair of golden maces?

"You can't even lift a woman normally, and you think you can go and challenge someone with that thing?"

"Come, come, Chumo."

Cheng Yaojin waved to his son.

"Go and get my Xuanhua axe, let this kid show it off a couple of times right here."

If he can execute this flawlessly, I'll devour this case today.

Just as Cheng Chumo was about to turn around to get it, Li Jing grabbed him.

"Alright, why are you arguing with a child?"

Li Jing laughed.

"But Huai Dao, this is indeed a bit outrageous."

You single-handedly destroyed an entire country?

If word gets out, how will we veterans face the consequences in the military?

Qin Huaidao's heart was screaming wildly.

How could he know how the country was destroyed?

He's just a scapegoat and a middleman.

Qin Huaidao looked to Li Chengqian for help.

Your Highness, please say something! Otherwise, we'll be exposed.

Wei Zheng then frowned and said:

"Your Highness, this matter is of utmost importance."

Although Baekje is small, it still has tens of thousands of armored soldiers. The young master Qin's military achievements this time are truly contrary to common sense.

If we don't find out the details, who among the officials will believe this military report when it's sent back to Chang'an? Won't the people laugh at our Great Tang army for treating military achievements like child's play?

The generals inside the tent all nodded in agreement.

Li Chengqian slowly raised his head and scanned the people in the tent.

"Since General Cheng doesn't believe it, and Lord Wei finds it absurd."

"Then I will give you two choices."

Cheng Yaojin asked:

What's the choice?

Li Chengqian raised one finger.

"First, it is acknowledged that Qin Huaidao was the bravest in the army, and when he put on his deceased father's armor, he terrified the king and his ministers of Baekje."

He has accomplished the feat of destroying a nation, and everyone is overjoyed. You will also have a share of these dozens of cartloads of spoils.

Everyone looked at each other.

Li Chengqian then raised his second finger.

"Secondly, it is acknowledged that Duke Qin Qiong of Yi State was not dead at all. It is acknowledged that he committed the capital crime of deceiving the emperor, faking his death to escape, and going on a private expedition, which warrants the execution of his entire family."

"Go now and write a memorial to the Emperor, accusing me of harboring traitors and the Qin family of deceiving the Emperor and plotting rebellion."

After these words were spoken, the tent fell silent.

Cheng Yaojin's mind worked incredibly fast.

It seems that the rumors circulating these days that Qin Qiong is not dead are true.

Otherwise, His Highness the Crown Prince wouldn't have reacted so strongly.

This matter absolutely cannot be leaked, otherwise my Second Brother Qin will be truly doomed.

Wei Zheng then shut his mouth.

He's an upright official, not a fool.

The Crown Prince has put it this way; there's no need to ask how deep the waters run behind this.

Just then, Li Jing suddenly stood up and said:

"My nephew is truly like father, like son; he has inherited the true teachings of the Duke of Yi."

His achievement of subduing the enemy and destroying Baekje without a fight, relying solely on his armor, is truly well-deserved.

This old minister is filled with admiration.

Cheng Yaojin then hurriedly laughed and said:

"Oh my! Good lad."

I, Lao Cheng, have long recognized your talent as a general.

The way you wield that golden mace is even more impressive than your father's back in the day.

If those cowardly Baekje people saw your god-like appearance, wouldn't they be so scared they'd wet their pants?

Stop right there! What are you all standing there for?

Hurry up and come over to congratulate your brother Huaidao.

This is a feat that could destroy a nation. Our Cheng family will have to rely on the young master's guidance and support in the future.”

Cheng Chumo forced a smile and cupped his hands in greeting:

Congratulations, Brother Huaidao.

Cheng Yaojin then said:

"Huai Dao's armor really does have the style of Uncle Bao back in the day. Not bad, not bad at all."

A chorus of praise for Qin Huaidao immediately filled the tent.

Qin Huaidao could only awkwardly force a smile.

Li Chengqian looked at this group of seasoned veterans and was speechless.

I was forced to make this move.

As for whether it will give us away?

If you can tie all these people together, who would dare to betray him?