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

The carriage of the Duke of Qi's mansion sped along Zhuque Street.

Inside the carriage, Changsun Wuji cursed Changsun Chong the entire way.

"Damn it, you know what to say when we get to the Hall of State Affairs, right?"

Changsun Chong looked at his father speechlessly and said:

"Father, I understand."

"It was I who insisted on taking His Highness the Crown Prince to a brothel. I was the one who kicked down the door, and I was the one who tried to steal the most beautiful courtesan."

"At least you're not completely stupid."

Changsun Wuji breathed a sigh of relief.

"If you dare to drag the Crown Prince into this, you will be committing the serious crime of instigating the heir apparent."

At that time, not only will His Majesty not let you off the hook, but that old scoundrel Wei Zheng will also berate you to death.

Even if you get beaten half to death this time, you'll still take the blame for this.

Changsun Chong nodded in despair.

If I had known, he would never have left the mansion that day, no matter what.

Not long after.

The father and son then entered the Lizheng Hall.

Empress Zhangsun was initially puzzled as to why her elder brother had brought his nephew into the palace.

After hearing what had happened, she was so angry that she almost grabbed the teacup next to her and smashed it.

"Taking Gao Ming to a brothel? And even competing with other courtesans for the top spot?"

Empress Zhangsun stood up, pointed at Zhangsun Chong, and shouted angrily.

"It's one thing for you to cause trouble in Chang'an City on your own, but now you actually dare to lead Gao Ming astray?"

Are you trying to drive me crazy? No wonder Gao Ming hasn't come to pay his respects to me these past two days.

So he was afraid I would discipline him. Someone, go to the East Palace and summon the Crown Prince.

Meanwhile, inside the Ganlu Palace.

Upon hearing Li Junxian's report, Li Shimin was so happy that he slapped his thigh.

"What did you say? Changsun Wuji took Changsun Chong to the Lizheng Hall to apologize with thorns on their backs?"

"This Chang'an city is getting more and more interesting. What's that little brat Changsun Chong doing? Does he still want to go to the Lizheng Hall to apologize?"

Li Shimin stood up, put his hands behind his back, and walked out.

"Let's go, let's go to the Lizheng Hall."

When Li Shimin arrived at the Lizheng Hall, he saw Changsun Wuji and his son kneeling on the ground as soon as he entered.

Empress Zhangsun's face turned ashen with anger.

"What's wrong? Why is Chong'er kneeling on the ground crying?"

After Li Shimin sat down next to Empress Zhangsun, he asked in confusion.

Changsun Wuji had no choice but to bite the bullet and recount the whole story again.

Li Shimin almost burst out laughing when he heard this.

But seeing Empress Zhangsun's expression, she forced herself to hold back.

"Chong'er, you're getting bolder and bolder. You even dare to make decisions for the Crown Prince?"

"You dare to go to Pingkangfang and try to steal Du He's courtesan?"

As Li Shimin was speaking, Li Chengqian walked in from outside the hall.

As soon as he entered the room, he saw Changsun Wuji and Changsun Chong kneeling on the ground, and he immediately knew what was going on.

"Mother! Your son is innocent."

Li Chengqian's eyes reddened, and he rushed to Empress Zhangsun's feet, crying out.

His aggrieved look was so heartbreaking that it would bring tears to anyone who heard or saw it.

When Li Shimin and Changsun Wuji saw Li Chengqian's expression, their lips twitched slightly.

This little rascal is such a good actor.

When Empress Zhangsun saw her son like this, she immediately stroked his head with heartache.

"Gao Ming, don't be afraid, your mother is here. Tell your mother the truth, did you go out and fool around with your cousin?"

"Mother, I left the palace that day just to clear my head. But after I finished composing my poem at Wangyue Tower, my cousin said that the poetry gathering was too boring, so he pulled me aside and said he would take me to a fun place to broaden my horizons."

Changsun Chong, who was kneeling on the ground, looked up at Li Chengqian in shock.

When he couldn't help but want to retort, he was glared at by Changsun Wuji and shut up.

"How would I know what Qingfeng Pavilion is?"

Li Chengqian continued, his face completely innocent.

"Your subject thought Qingfeng Pavilion was a shop that sold Qingfeng paper."

As soon as my cousin went in, he called out "Sister Hua" with practiced ease, and even said he wanted to see the top courtesan, Ru Yan.

I was so scared that I hid behind my cousin the whole time.

Li Shimin, who was listening nearby, couldn't hold back any longer and asked:

"Brilliant, what's the deal with that door?"

Li Chengqian turned to look at Li Shimin and sighed:

"Father, my cousin was furious when he heard that the top courtesans had been booked by Du He and Qin Huaidao."

He said that no one in Chang'an would dare to steal his woman, Changsun Chong's woman.

Then my cousin pulled me upstairs and wanted me to kick down the door. I didn't dare, so I kicked the door open instead.

Changsun Chong couldn't hold back any longer and shouted:

"Your Highness! I didn't. That door was clearly..."

Li Chengqian looked at him intently, interrupting him directly:

"Cousin, are you afraid to admit your mistakes? You even taught me that a man should be tough."

You said that even when Father Emperor was in the Tian Ce Mansion, he often went to brothels with his uncle.

They say this is called "the son carrying on the father's business..."

"puff!"

Li Shimin spat out the tea he had just drunk.

The gossip has backfired on me.

This made Li Shimin glare angrily at Changsun Chong.

Changsun Wuji hurriedly kowtowed frantically, saying:

"Your Majesty, please calm down. Chong'er would never dare to speak ill of Your Majesty. This is all a misunderstanding."

Changsun Chong was so frightened that he started rolling his eyes.

He vowed in his heart that he would stay far away from Li Chengqian in this lifetime.

Li Shimin, enraged, pointed at Changsun Chong and began to curse:

"Bullshit! When have I ever been to a place like that? Changsun Chong, you little brat, how dare you slander me?"

Empress Zhangsun glanced coldly at Li Shimin:

"Why is Your Majesty in such a hurry? I haven't even asked yet. I didn't expect that Your Majesty would often go to observe the people's conditions when you were at the Tian Ce Mansion."

Li Shimin coughed awkwardly twice and turned to look at the pillar next to him.

Empress Changsun snorted coldly, then looked at Changsun Wuji and said:

"Brother, you've really raised a fine son. Not only has he corrupted Gao Ming, but he also dares to criticize His Majesty."

Changsun Wuji hurriedly said:

"Your Majesty, I have failed in my duty to raise my son. I will break his legs when I return."

Empress Zhangsun was too lazy to waste any more words and directly issued an imperial edict.

"Changsun Chong has been confined to his quarters for six months and punished by copying the Book of Rites one hundred times. Elder brother, go back and discipline him properly. If there is a next time, I will not let him off lightly."

After Changsun Wuji pressed Changsun Chong to express his gratitude, he hurriedly left.

I will never come to this awful place again.

After they left, Li Shimin looked at Li Chengqian and asked:

"Gao Ming, tell me the truth, was it really Changsun Chong who dragged you there?"

Li Chengqian asked innocently:

"Father, you don't believe me? Then go ask the madam of Qingfeng Pavilion who specifically requested Ruyan?"

Li Shimin was speechless and stopped talking.

He can't possibly send the Hundred Cavalry to investigate in a brothel for such a trivial matter, can he?