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

After leaving the Taiji Hall, Li Gang didn't even go home. He rushed to the Yue Prince's Mansion with the imperial edict in hand.

Standing on the city wall, Li Chengqian watched Li Gang's departing figure, thoughtfully made the sign of the cross on his chest, and then clasped his hands together.

"God bless, Buddha bless, please don't let Qingque go crazy."

The Prince of Yue's Palace.

At this moment, Li Tai had no idea what kind of misfortune was about to befall him.

He was tossing and turning in bed.

This is the life he wants now.

Who wants to be like the eldest brother, getting scolded like a grandson every day?

Even sleeping in late gets me reported by a bunch of people.

Unlike now, I can be so free and easy, sleeping as late as I want and eating whatever I want.

Just as Li Tai was daydreaming about a wonderful life.

boom!

The door was kicked open.

Li Tai was startled.

He was about to get up and start cursing, but when he saw who was at the door, he was completely dumbfounded.

"Li...Grand Tutor Li?"

Li Tai rubbed his eyes, thinking he was seeing things.

"Didn't you resign from your official post and return to your hometown? What are you doing here at my Yue King's residence?"

Li Gang walked into the house, glanced at the chicken bones on the ground and Li Tai with his messy hair, and looked disgusted.

He turned and called out towards the door:

"Butler, take all this clutter away for me. And kick out all the idlers in the courtyard."

The steward of the Yue Prince's mansion hurriedly led several maids in and tidied up the room thoroughly.

Li Tai was still unaware of what was going on.

He jumped off the couch, pointed at Li Gang, and shouted:

"Li Gang! Are you insane? This is my residence! What right do you have to issue orders here?"

"On what grounds?"

Li Gang smugly took out the imperial edict from his arms and slammed it directly onto the table.

"By order of Your Majesty, this old minister shall be transferred to instruct His Highness the Prince of Yue, effective immediately."

Li Tai stared at the imperial edict, his head buzzing.

No, wasn't the old man kicked out by the older brother?

Why would my father send him to teach me? Isn't he a notorious killer of the crown prince?

Even my older brother, with his physique, was almost driven half to death by anger; how could my frail body withstand it?

Before Li Tai could recover from his shock, Li Gang spoke again.

"Now that this old minister has accepted this task, the rules of the Yue Prince's Mansion must be changed."

Starting tomorrow, three ironclad rules will be established.

Li Gang watched as Li Tai held up three fingers.

"Firstly, we get up at 3 AM to read aloud, classes officially begin at 5 AM, and we can only rest at 5 PM."

Secondly, Your Highness's figure is too plump, which is not good for health. From today onwards, your diet should be halved.

Thirdly, all meat, fish, sweets, and greasy foods are forbidden; only simple meals of coarse tea and plain rice are served daily.

Upon hearing this, Li Tai was so shocked that his eyes almost popped out of their sockets.

Getting up at 3 a.m.? And still not being allowed to eat meat?

You might as well just kill me.

"No! I disagree."

Li Tai protested loudly.

"I am still growing, how can I not eat meat? Besides, this schedule is even earlier than the court sessions at Taiji Palace. You are abusing a prince, I am going to the palace to complain."

"Your Highness may go and file a complaint."

Li Gang raised the ruler in his hand without caring at all.

"However, before Your Highness goes to file a complaint, this old minister must first fulfill the duties of the Grand Tutor."

His Majesty decreed that if anyone disobeys, the Grand Tutor may take the disciplinary ruler and punish them on my behalf.

Before he could finish speaking, Li Gang grabbed Li Tai's wrist and lashed out with the ruler in his hand.

"Snapped!"

Li Tai screamed and hopped around on the spot, clutching the back of his hand.

From childhood to adulthood, apart from Li Chengqian, no one had ever laid a finger on him. How could he have been beaten today?

"You...you have quite the nerve to hit me, Your Majesty?"

"The old minister is punishing a naughty child who disrespects teachers and values ​​pleasure."

Li Gang straightened his face and raised the ruler again.

"Go and copy the Analects ten times. You won't be allowed to eat tonight if you don't finish copying it."

Seeing Li Gang's murderous expression, Li Tai immediately cowered.

He now deeply understands the meaning of a word.

What does it mean when extreme joy turns to sorrow?

Just then, the sound of horses' hooves rang out outside the Yue King's Mansion.

After leaving Taiji Palace, Changsun Wuji felt increasingly uneasy.

If that madman Li Gang goes to the Yue King's mansion, Qingque will be in deep trouble.

He quickly ordered the coachman to rush towards the Yue King's Palace.

Before the carriage had even come to a complete stop, Changsun Wuji jumped off.

"Open the door! I am the Duke of Qi, and I wish to see His Highness the King of Yue."

Changsun Wuji pounded on the door and shouted.

"The Duke of Qi's arrival is truly untimely. His Highness the Prince of Yue is currently reviewing his studies and has no time to receive guests."

Li Gang's voice came from inside the door.

Changsun Wuji became anxious upon hearing this:

"Li Daren, I have important matters to discuss with the King of Yue, and it won't take long."

"Even if it's something really important, we have to wait until after class to talk about it."

Li Gang retorted through the crack in the door.

"Furthermore, His Highness the Prince of Yue is currently studying, and the Duke of Qi, as an outsider, should avoid any appearance of impropriety."

If word gets out that the Duke of Qi is secretly associating with a prince, it will be bad for both of us.

Hey, guard the gate tightly, and put up a sign there.

The sign above read, "Changsun Wuji and dogs are not allowed inside."

Enraged, Changsun Wuji kicked the door.

This madman was definitely targeting me.

The Eastern Palace.

Xiao Shunzi is reporting to Li Chengqian what happened at the Prince of Yue's residence.

"Your Highness, you didn't see the Duke of Qi's face. He was so angry that he almost fainted."

He cursed at the door for a long time, but no one inside paid him any attention, so he finally had to leave by carriage.

Li Chengqian said with a smile:

"Uncle has really bitten off more than he can chew this time. That old man Li Gang is so stubborn. He's convinced that Changsun Wuji is a treacherous minister, so Uncle will never see Qingque again in his lifetime."

Then Li Chengqian looked at Du Ruhui.

"Prime Minister Du's tactic of using one tiger to devour another was truly ingenious."

My uncle wanted to use the Grand Tutor to deal with me, but I turned the tables and put the Grand Tutor into the Yue King's mansion.

Now that the Grand Tutor has become a gatekeeper for the Yue Prince's residence, the Duke of Qi and other powerful families won't be able to get in anytime soon.

"This is called lifting a rock only to drop it on one's own foot."

Du Ruhui said with a smile.

"However, Qingque's life from now on is probably going to be unbearable."

Li Chengqian was absolutely right.

Li Tai's life was not just unbearable, it was worse than death.

The next day at the hour of Yin (3-5 AM).

The chickens haven't gotten up yet.

Li Tai was dreaming of hugging a roast suckling pig and enjoying it immensely.

"Splash!"

A bucket of well water was poured directly onto Li Tai's head.

"Aww!!!"

Li Tai was startled awake from his sleep.

"Who? Which bastard dares to splash me?"

Li Tai started cursing without even opening his eyes.

Standing before the bed, Li Gang, carrying an empty bucket, looked at Li Tai expressionlessly and said:

"Your Highness, it's time for morning reading."

Li Tai roared angrily:

"Li Gang! Are you out of your mind? It's not even dawn yet, what kind of book do you want me to read?"

"Heaven rewards diligence. If Your Highness wishes to achieve great things, you must endure hardships that ordinary people cannot bear."

Li Gang threw a bundle on the bed.

"Change into these clothes, then go to the yard to recite your lessons."

When Li Tai opened the bundle, he was surprised to find a simple outfit of coarse cloth and shorts.

"I won't wear that. I want to wear exquisite silk. I want to warm myself by the fire."

Li Tai started throwing a tantrum on the bed.

Li Gang silently pulled out a ruler and tapped it twice on the table.

"Will Your Highness change it yourself, or will this old minister help you?"

Fifteen minutes later.

In the courtyard of the Prince of Yue's mansion, Li Tai held a copy of the Classic of Filial Piety in both hands and began to recite it with a reluctant expression.

"Our bodies, hair, and skin are gifts from our parents; we dare not... Achoo!"

Li Taigang tried to wipe his nose.

"Snapped!"

Li Gang struck Li Tai's arm with a ruler.

"Standing too long, your mind is not focused, you need to memorize it again."

Li Tai was in so much pain that tears welled up in his eyes.

But upon seeing the ruler in Li Gang's hand, he had no choice but to submit.

Li Tai was starving by noon.

The old butler came in carrying a tray.

Li Tai hurriedly went over, thinking he could finally have a good meal to replenish his energy.

The tray contained a bowl of millet porridge and two cornbread buns.

Li Tai looked at the butler incredulously and asked:

"This is all we're eating? Where's the meat? Where's my stewed mutton? Where's my roast goose?"

Li Gang picked up a bowl of porridge and sat down opposite Li Tai.

"As I have said, Your Highness's diet should be light."

This millet porridge is good for the stomach, and the cornbread is filling; it's just right for Your Highness.

Looking at the cornbread in front of him, Li Tai felt a surge of sorrow.

My life is worse than that of the yellow dog kept by the Crown Prince.