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

Lizheng Hall.

Li Chengqian asked obediently:

"Mother, if you do this, won't Father...?"

"I will speak to your father."

Empress Zhangsun waved her hand domineeringly.

"What does Li Shimin care about regarding the relationship between ruler and subject, or the strategies of an emperor? I don't care."

All I know is that anyone who dares to harm my son will face annihilation and ruin.

Moved, Li Chengqian threw himself into Empress Zhangsun's arms again.

"Mother, you are too good to your son."

Empress Zhangsun patted Li Chengqian's back with a loving expression.

"Silly child, you are a piece of flesh that fell from your mother's body. If your mother doesn't love you, who will?"

"Come with Mother to the side hall, and try your favorite dishes."

The mother and son walked happily toward the side hall.

......

Ganlu Temple.

The table was now laden with delicacies.

Everything was meticulously prepared by the imperial kitchen at Li Shimin's behest.

At this moment, Li Shimin sat in a chair, playing with a luminous cup.

He looked at the entrance of the palace with a smile on his face.

Today in the Taiji Hall, Li Chengqian's performance truly put his father in an awkward position.

However, after calming down and thinking about it, Li Shimin actually felt a sense of satisfaction.

"That rebellious son has learned a lot since he went out to gain experience."

Wang De stood to the side, carefully forcing a smile:

"Your Highness has grown up and now understands the difficulties His Majesty faces."

Li Shimin glanced at Wang De and said in an annoyed tone:

"Consideration? He's putting me on the spot. If I hadn't reacted quickly today, this kid would have made me lose face. When he comes to thank me later, I'll give him a good talking to."

However, half an hour passed.

The dishes on the table were half cold, and there wasn't a soul in sight outside the hall.

Li Shimin frowned and asked:

"Where are they? Haven't they come out of the harem yet?"

Wang De quickly sent a young eunuch to urge him on.

Not long after, the little eunuch ran back in a panic.

"Your Majesty, His Highness the Crown Prince... His Highness, he..."

"What's with the stuttering? Speak."

Li Shimin shouted impatiently.

"His Highness is currently enjoying a braised pork knuckle in the Lizheng Hall. Her Majesty the Empress has instructed that His Highness has suffered greatly in Liaodong and should replenish his strength, so he will stay in the Lizheng Hall tonight."

The Empress also issued an edict sealing off the gates of the Lizheng Hall, saying... saying that no one was allowed to disturb them.

Li Shimin's face immediately darkened.

"Gnawing on braised pork knuckle?"

Li Shimin pointed to the plates of meticulously prepared delicacies on the table,

"I've prepared bear paws and deer antlers here, and he went off to gnaw on braised pork knuckle?"

Wang De stood to the side, not daring to utter a sound.

He actually knew all along, but he didn't dare to offend Li Shimin.

"Great! Very good."

Li Shimin angrily turned his back to the window and walked to the window.

Wang De asked cautiously:

"Your Majesty, what about this meal...?"

"Withdraw! I'm so angry I'm about to burst."

Li Shimin roared without turning his head.

Wang De hurriedly directed the eunuchs to remove the table of food.

Li Shimin stood by the window, looking towards the Lizheng Hall through the layers of palace walls.

He said some harsh words, but a strange sense of loss welled up inside him.

This brat only knows how to be close to his mother after he came back, and he dares to ignore me.

at the same time.

The gates of the Duke of Qi's mansion were decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, creating a festive atmosphere.

Changsun Wuji paced back and forth in the hall, his face full of smiles.

The table was laden with delicacies, and next to it were several jars of Western Region grape wine that had been stored for thirty years.

The butler asked with a smile:

"Master, the city gates are about to close, and the eldest son is still outside the city. Should this old servant go and fetch him back?"

Changsun Wuji waved his hand and said:

"The Crown Prince specifically left Chong'er and the others outside the city to allow them to calm their murderous intent. They will naturally return in a couple of days."

Changsun Wuji stroked his beard and continued to sneer:

"The Crown Prince accepted the gift in front of all the officials, and that was the end of it."

From now on, we will still be related to the Crown Prince through blood.

As long as the Crown Prince is still alive, the Changsun family's wealth and status are guaranteed.

The butler quickly flattered him:

"Your Excellency is wise! Those treasures are priceless; His Highness the Crown Prince will surely be satisfied."

Changsun Wuji felt a pang of heartache, but he still gritted his teeth and said:

"Losing money is better than losing it. As long as you survive and retain your power, you can earn that money back double sooner or later."

Just then, the sound of horses' hooves came from outside the gate.

Changsun Wuji's eyes lit up:

"They've arrived! Quickly, come with me to greet His Highness the Crown Prince."