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

Chang'an City.

Ganlu Temple.

Li Shimin was so angry when he saw the commemorative document sent back from Youzhou by the Hundred Cavalry Command that he threw it to the ground.

"What exactly is this rebellious son trying to do?"

Leading a large army to make the people of Youzhou shout "Long live the Emperor!"—is he really trying to force the emperor to abdicate?

The eunuchs and palace maids in the main hall were so frightened by Li Shimin's roar that they all knelt down.

The flames in Li Shimin's heart surged.

Actually, his anger wasn't directed at Li Chengqian.

But these days he hasn't even been able to get into the Lizheng Hall.

He dared not lose his temper with Empress Zhangsun.

Therefore, Li Chengqian became the perfect target.

However, Li Shimin did indeed feel some pressure due to his achievements in conquering kingdoms.

It's just a little pressure.

For a former general of the Heavenly Strategy Army, destroying three small countries was not something that would make him feel apprehensive.

What he ever feared was the impact Li Chengqian's ascension to the throne would have on his reputation.

As for the claim that one's achievements are so great that they threaten the ruler?

Could Li Chengqian's achievements surpass those of Li Jing?

"Wang De, where have you been? Get your ass over here!"

Wang De rushed in from outside the hall: "This old servant is here, Your Majesty, please calm your anger..."

Li Shimin kicked Wang De in the buttocks:

"Calm down my ass. Immediately send people to the East Palace. Clean it thoroughly, inside and out. Not a single corner can be missed. If I touch even a speck of dust, I'll skin you alive."

Wang De was taken aback for a moment, then quickly agreed.

"Also, order the imperial kitchen to bring out all the dishes that boy used to love."

Wang De looked up and glanced at Li Shimin.

They were just shouting for war, and now they're starting to prepare food?

Seeing that Wang De did not move, Li Shimin raised his leg to kick him again.

"What are you standing there for? Hurry up and go!"

Wang De quickly got up and ran outside.

"etc."

Li Shimin called out to him again.

"Tell me, that kid's been causing trouble in Liaodong for so long, hasn't he lost a lot of weight?"

Li Shimin stroked his chin and muttered somewhat awkwardly.

Upon hearing this, Wang De couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Li Shimin glared at him: "What are you laughing at?"

Wang De quickly covered his mouth and said:

"Your Majesty, you may scold him harshly, but you care about His Highness the Crown Prince more than anyone else."

"Nonsense."

Li Shimin blushed and immediately straightened his face.

"I am doing this to appease my meritorious officials. After all, they have conquered such a vast territory for the Tang Dynasty. If I don't even provide them with a good meal, wouldn't the people of the world condemn me as heartless and ungrateful?"

Wang De nodded repeatedly in agreement:

"Yes, yes, Your Majesty is wise; it's all for the sake of the people's opinions."

Li Shimin waved his hand impatiently and sent Wang De out.

He sat back down at his desk and picked up the secret report from Liaodong.

Looking at the words "Conquering three kingdoms in succession, the Tang Dynasty is victorious forever," Li Shimin's lips curled up slightly.

"That brat, he's definitely got the same fighting spirit as me..."

......

The Duke of Qi's Mansion.

Changsun Wuji looked at the note that had been delivered and felt a pang of regret.

During this period, Changsun Wuji truly experienced what it meant to be worse than dead.

His family stripped him of his position as clan leader, the aristocratic alliance kicked him out, and even his own sister, Empress Zhangsun, severed ties with him.

The once bustling Qi State Duke's mansion is now so deserted that even a stray dog ​​wouldn't dare pass by its gate.

Changsun Wuji had originally hoped that the Crown Prince would suffer a defeat in Liaodong or that Li Jing would seize his military power.

He'll step forward and show off his foresight when the time comes.

But this little rascal not only leveled the peninsula, but also returned with a large army and tremendous military achievements.

Once the Crown Prince enters Chang'an, will there still be a place for Changsun Wuji in the Tang Dynasty's court?

The crown prince could easily find an excuse to return to his hometown to retire.

"No... I can't just wait to die like this."

Changsun Wuji stood up and began to wander around the study.

Face? Dignity? The airs of an imperial brother-in-law?

Without Empress Zhangsun's protection, it's all bullshit.

Changsun Wuji shouted towards the door:

"housekeeper."

Changsun Fu rushed in.

"Go open the storeroom. Take out that blood coral inside. And wrap up all the luminous pearls that were tributes from the Western Regions."

The steward looked at Changsun Wuji in shock:

"Sir, that's a family heirloom you've kept for generations."

"What kind of family heirloom is this? If we don't bring it out soon, the Changsun family line will die out."

Changsun Wuji cursed in an annoyed tone.

He felt that, after all, Li Chengqian was his maternal uncle, and he was willing to swallow his pride and kowtow to him in front of all the people of Chang'an to admit his mistakes.

For the sake of his reputation, shouldn't the Crown Prince forgive himself?

What's wrong with being a groveling dog as long as I can keep my power?

.....

Outside Chang'an City, on the banks of the Wei River.

The army stood in formation, and not a single person made a sound.

The overwhelming aura of menace made the officials who were waiting at the city gate feel a sense of unease.

Looking at the large army behind the Crown Prince, Wang Gui and Cui Mingan's desire to overthrow him grew even stronger.

If Li Chengqian were to sit in that position, would our aristocratic family still have a chance to survive?

Changsun Wuji, the emperor's brother-in-law, stood at the forefront of the civil officials' ranks.

The surrounding officials kept a distance of three steps from him, afraid of being tainted by his bad luck.

Changsun Wuji ignored all of this.

Saving face can't put food on the table these days.

As long as she could appease the prince, she would do anything, even bark like a dog in public.

Li Chengqian slowly walked towards the city gate.

Li Jing, Cheng Yaojin, Wei Zheng, and others followed closely behind.

Upon seeing Li Chengqian approach, Changsun Wuji rushed over in a flash.

"Your Highness! My Your Highness!"

Before Changsun Wuji even arrived, cries and screams could already be heard.

Li Chengqian dismounted and stood there quietly watching his uncle perform.

Changsun Wuji walked up to Li Chengqian and grabbed Li Chengqian's arm with bloodshot eyes.

"Your Highness has endured wind and rain all the way, making such an unparalleled contribution to the Tang Dynasty. Your uncle in Chang'an has been worried about you day and night."

"Look at him, he's gotten so thin he looks emaciated."

While wiping away his tears, Changsun Wuji looked Li Chengqian up and down.

The way he looked so distressed was even more heartwarming than if he were his own father.

Looking at Changsun Wuji's smug face, Cheng Yaojin couldn't help but spit on the ground:

"Pah! This old man is getting more and more shameless."

How powerful they were back then, shouting threats of war in the imperial court and cutting off our supplies!

Now look at His Highness, returning with an army of 100,000! He's wagging his tail more enthusiastically than my big yellow dog.

Li Jing laughed from the side:

"You don't know anything. That's called being flexible and adaptable. Didn't you see what that old guy was carrying behind him? He probably pulled out all his savings for his funeral this time."

Li Chengqian raised an eyebrow.

This old fox's acting skills have improved.

He also put on an expression that looked like he was about to cry.

"Uncle, you flatter me. I have been fighting far away and have not been able to serve you. I feel extremely guilty."

Changsun Wuji was overjoyed upon hearing this.

There's a chance for this.

Li Chengqian still cherished family ties.

Changsun Wuji quickly took out a folded paper from his sleeve and handed it over.

"Your Highness, your uncle knows you are busy with military affairs, so he has specially prepared a welcome banquet for you at the manor."

Here are some small gifts, a token of my appreciation from your uncle to celebrate your success. Please don't find them offensive.

Li Chengqian glanced down at the folded paper.

He flipped through a few pages, and with each line he read, his face grew more surprised.

"Two pairs of three-foot-long blood corals."

"Ten luminous pearls from the Western Regions."

"A screen carved from Hetian jade, depicting a hundred sons and a thousand grandsons."

"Ten thousand mu of fertile land outside the city."

......

Good heavens, they've emptied the Changsun family's coffers!