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

Just as Changsun Wuji was about to angrily rebuke Li Chengqian.

Qiuyue, Empress Zhangsun's personal maid, appeared at the door carrying several pieces of clothing.

Qiuyue stood outside the door, her expression quite fascinating.

She had heard all of Li Chengqian's accusations against Changsun Wuji.

When Changsun Wuji saw Qiuyue, his heart skipped a beat.

It’s over.

This girl is the person my sister trusts the most.

If she goes back and repeats what she just said...

"Aunt Qiuyue, what brings you here?"

Li Chengqian immediately wiped his eyes and forced a smile as he went to greet her.

Qiuyue curtsied.

"Your Highness, Her Majesty has sent me to bring you some newly made clothes."

After speaking, Qiuyue turned to look at Changsun Wuji and bowed, saying:

"This servant greets the Duke of Qi. Is the Duke of Qi instructing His Highness?"

Changsun Wuji blushed and waved his hands repeatedly:

"No...nothing like that. I just happened to be passing by to see Your Highness."

He didn't want to stay here a moment longer.

They were afraid that Li Chengqian would say something even more shocking.

"Um... Your Highness, I still have official business to attend to at my office, so I won't stay any longer."

After Changsun Wuji finished speaking, he turned and left.

Li Chengqian waved at Changsun Wuji's retreating figure and shouted loudly:

"Uncle, take care! If you want Hu Ji next time, just tell me, and I'll ask Father Emperor for you."

Changsun Wuji stumbled and almost fell.

He steadied himself and ran out of the East Palace without looking back.

Qiuyue covered her mouth and chuckled to herself.

After placing the clothes on the table, she took her leave and returned to the Rissei-den to report back.

After Changsun Wuji boarded the carriage, he finally breathed a long sigh of relief.

He never expected Li Chengqian to be so difficult to deal with.

Her expression was that of a well-behaved and sensible person.

But every word he uttered was a veiled attack on the heart.

How did this monstrous thing even come about?

Suddenly, a name popped into Changsun Wuji's mind.

He then lifted the carriage curtain and instructed the driver outside:

"Go to Grand Tutor Li's residence."

Changsun Wuji sat in the moving carriage, gritting his teeth and muttering:

"I refuse to believe that I can't deal with you, you little brat."

The carriage stopped in front of a quiet mansion in Pingkangfang.

As Changsun Wuji alighted from the carriage, he instructed the steward behind him:

"Bring along that rare copy of the Spring and Autumn Annals from the previous dynasty."

The butler carefully took a sandalwood box from the car and followed behind Changsun Wuji.

Grand Tutor Li Gang served three emperors and was known as a stone in the latrine.

Normally, Changsun Wuji would never want to provoke this old man, but not today.

To deal with a child like Li Chengqian, we need to find someone who can legitimately and justifiably control him.

Li Gang was one of them.

After the gatekeeper announced his arrival, Changsun Wuji was invited into the study.

When he entered, Li Gang was sitting behind his desk, holding a scroll of some unknown book, without even looking up.

Changsun Wuji wasn't annoyed. He found a chair, sat down, and gave the steward a wink.

The butler stepped forward, placed the sandalwood box on the edge of the desk, and then withdrew.

"The presence of the Duke of Qi is an honor to my humble abode."

Li Gang put down his book and glanced at the box.

"I am just a teacher and don't understand the intricacies of court politics."

The Duke of Qi has come with lavish gifts; perhaps he has the wrong person?

Changsun Wuji sighed deeply, his face full of sorrow, and said:

"Grand Tutor, you misunderstand. I have come here today not for court affairs, but for the future of the Tang Dynasty."

With this compliment, Li Gang's expression softened considerably.

"The future of the Tang Dynasty? What makes you say that, Duke Qi?"

Changsun Wuji did not answer, but got up and walked to the desk, pushing the box over there.

"Grand Tutor, please take a look at this first."

Li Gang opened the box with suspicion, and after seeing what was inside...

His expression changed drastically in an instant.

"This...this is a unique copy of the Spring and Autumn Annals, handwritten by a great Confucian scholar from the previous dynasty?"

Li Gang picked up the yellowed ancient book, his hands even trembling slightly.

For such Confucian scholars, money was as worthless as dirt.

But the unique copy made him feel like he was in heaven.

Changsun Wuji took in Li Gang's reaction and sneered inwardly.

He put on a pained expression and said:

"Such a rare and unique book is being wasted if left in the Fuji Mansion."

Only a great Confucian scholar of our time like the Grand Tutor is worthy of it.

Li Gang stroked the pages of the book with obvious affection, his tone softening.

"The Duke of Qi is very kind. However, one cannot accept a reward without merit. The Duke of Qi, please speak frankly."

Changsun Wuji bowed deeply to Li Gang:

"Fuji is here today to plead with the Grand Tutor on behalf of His Majesty and Her Majesty the Empress."

Li Gang was startled and quickly put the book down.

"What is the Duke of Qi doing? Please rise quickly."

Changsun Wuji stood up and continued:

"Grand Tutor, His Highness the Crown Prince has been too... unruly lately."

Li Gang frowned when Li Chengqian was mentioned.

"The Duke of Qi is right."

Yesterday, I was giving a lecture at the Eastern Palace, discussing the fundamental principles of the relationship between ruler and subject, father and son. The Crown Prince not only disagreed, but also left without a word.

Li Gang became increasingly angry as he spoke.

"I have taught two crown princes, and I have never seen such an ill-mannered heir."

When Changsun Wuji heard that Li Gang actually had such a big opinion about Li Chengqian, he was overjoyed.

But he still sighed repeatedly on his face:

"Grand Tutor, you may not know this, but yesterday His Highness ran out of the Eastern Palace and actually dragged the Empress to a brothel in Pingkang Ward."

"What?!"

Li Gang slammed his hand on the desk.

"The Empress is the mother of the nation. How could the Crown Prince take her to such a filthy place? It's utterly absurd."

Changsun Wuji continued to fan the flames:

"Not only that. This morning at court, His Highness actually made fun of several dukes in front of all the civil and military officials, and even... contradicted His Majesty."

His Majesty was so angry that he didn't even finish the morning court session and left immediately.

"Grand Tutor, do you think the civil and military officials will say the Crown Prince is being irresponsible, or that you have failed in your teaching?"

After hearing this, Li Gang angrily pointed in the direction of the imperial city and began to curse:

"What a wicked creature! Absolutely a wicked creature."

"As the crown prince, he disrespects his teachers and elders, does not honor his parents, and does not abide by etiquette and law."

If this continues, won't the entire Tang Dynasty be destroyed in his hands?

Changsun Wuji then leaned closer and whispered:

"Grand Tutor, please calm down. The Crown Prince is still young and his mind is not yet settled."

As the uncle, the assistant should have disciplined him strictly. But...

However, since the assistant is a relative of the emperor, if he is strictly controlled, it will inevitably cause gossip.

His Majesty, however, is reluctant to use excessive force.

Changsun Wuji pointed to the copy of the Spring and Autumn Annals on the table with his finger.

"Looking across the court, the only one who dares to, can, and is qualified to manage the Crown Prince is you, Grand Tutor."

Li Gang was completely overwhelmed by Changsun Wuji's endless flattery.

He put the rare book into the box and then said:

"Don't worry, Duke of Qi."

Since I have been entrusted by His Majesty to serve as the Crown Prince's tutor, I will never stand idly by and watch the Crown Prince go astray.

Tomorrow morning, even if it costs me my life, I must change His Highness's temperament.

If he doesn't listen, I'll take the ruler and show him what a strict teacher is like.

Hearing Li Gang's assurance, Changsun Wuji nodded.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Changsun Wuji took his leave, satisfied.