Time flies by, in the Palace of Eternal Life.
This place has been built since the time of Emperor Gaozu to worship the ancestors of the past dynasties.
But now it has been changed to Zhenguan Hall, which is located in Luoyang and Chang'an.
At this time, Wu Zhao was waiting for something on the couch in the palace.
After a while, Wu Zhao asked: "What time is it?"
Shangguan Wan'er replied: "Back to Your Majesty, it's already noon."
Wu Zhao lay with his chin in one hand and sighed: "It's really troublesome."
However, not long after, a group of footsteps suddenly came from outside.
Li Dan, Di Renjie, Zhang Jianzhi, Jinghui, Yuan Shuji and dozens of other ministers entered the main hall.
Wu Zhao said calmly: "We've already discussed it and we still have such a large formation. What's wrong? Do you want to force me into the palace with my mother?"
Li Dan laughed and pointed at the flower petals on Di Renjie and others: "What did the queen say? How could she still have flowers on her body when she was forced into the womb?"
"Today is the Double Ninth Festival. The time has not yet come. Didn't I take them out for a walk? Besides, my son's succession to the throne also requires their presence."
A look of relief appeared in Wu Zhao's eyes.
"Then have you thought about what changes you will make after taking the throne?"
Li Dan glanced at Zhang Jianzhi.
Zhang Jianzhi bowed his hands and saluted: "His Majesty's heart belongs to Luoyang, and Luoyang is also said to be the city of gods. Now that His Highness has succeeded to the throne, he is a dragon, so I propose to change the name to a divine dragon!"
"Shenlong..." Wu Zhao said with a faint smile: "You guys, you have such a bad name."
Li Dan was startled, his face suddenly fell, and he shouted to Zhang Jianzhi: "Look, I said that instead of calling her Shenlong, wouldn't it be better to call her Yanzhen?"
"But Yanzhen's reign name has already been used."
"What? I can't use it again after using it? Am I still not the emperor? Huh?"
Wu Zhao said calmly: "Okay, since you all went down to gather around, now go out and take over the throne."
On that day, thousands of people, as well as civil and military ministers, were welcomed into the imperial city.
Wu Zhao announced in public that the prince Li Dan had recovered from his illness.
The next day, the enthronement ceremony was held in Taiji Hall, and Li Dan ascended the throne of emperor again.
Even when he ascended the throne, he had Li Longji by his side, which seemed to mean, look at this little brat, I will still be a free man soon...
The matter was resolved, and then a general amnesty was granted to the world, and the imprisonment of his brother Li Xian was released.
Li Xian's plan failed at first and he was addicted to drinking all day long. Now that Empress Wei is gone, he was spared for not dying during the rebellion. What else can he ask for now? It's better to live your whole life as an ordinary person.
It's not that Li Xian never thought about ending it by death, but Li Dan threatened him, claiming that you can commit suicide, but if you die, his name will never be included in the genealogy of his old Li family!
Just as they were celebrating, a carrier pigeon suddenly fell into the hands of Yuan Tiangang.
After opening the envelope, Yuan Tiangang's eyes unconsciously looked towards Princess Taiping who came to congratulate her.
Princess Taiping has lived a carefree life these years, and the men in her family can't control her. She can do whatever she wants.
Li Dan noticed Yuan Tiangang's expression and couldn't help asking: "What's wrong?"
Yuan Tiangang handed the envelope to Li Dan. Li Dan's eyes dropped as soon as he read a few lines of words.
[The empress is only one example, and it will be a disaster if she appears again. Taiping once wore heavy armor, and the Phoenix seal was on her body. She has the intention of replacing her. No matter what happens, be careful and guard against it. 】
Decades ago, Princess Taiping performed a dance and wanted to marry the imperial master. At that time, Li Yunxiao noticed the phoenix picture on her armor.
Her character is similar to that of Wu Zhao. Now that Wu Zhao has left, she thinks she has a good relationship with Li Dan, but she also needs to be careful, because Taiping and the previously calculated Yang Yuhuan are the last two yins of five yins forcing one yang!
Li Dan silently wrote it down, and then continued to celebrate with everyone with a normal expression.
....
In the palace, the majestic empress of the past was no longer there. Instead, she was dressed in light clothes and her silver hair was tied up, giving her a hint of heroic appearance.
In the dead of night, when everyone was still and even the eunuchs and maids were resting, Wu Zhao used Qinggong and ran all the way out of the palace.
She is free!
Looking back, what she saw in her eyes was no longer her dynasty, but her lost youth here.
But just as she was walking, she seemed to hear subtle footsteps in a daze.
Wu Zhao stopped and said with a faint smile: "Why don't you come out so late if you don't have a good rest?"
The visitor said in a very surprised tone: "Mother, do you have eyes on your back? I guessed it before I even said a word?"
The person who came was none other than Li Dan, accompanied by Yuan Tiangang.
Li Dan was not stupid, he had long thought that his mother was going to leave.
Wu Zhao stepped forward and said with a slight smile: "Mom remembers the footsteps of each of you clearly, especially you, who likes to walk on tiptoes since you were a child, just like a thief."
Speaking of this, Wu Zhao couldn't help but blame himself: "In the final analysis, mother was negligent. The brotherhood between you is indeed too ruthless, otherwise I wouldn't have made you so cautious."
Li Dan opened his hand and hugged Wu Zhao's arm: "Mom, I don't want you to go. I will miss you."
"Pfft!" Wu Zhao sneered and said, "I don't think I miss you. I think you are depressed and want your mother to continue working for you, right?"
"Hehe... I really can't hide anything from you."
Li Dan laughed innocently, but there was bitterness in the corner of his mouth.
He felt that the next time he saw his mother, it might be... He didn't dare to think about it.
Along the way, no matter what Wu Zhao did to others, at least it was true to him. Although the emperor's master contributed to it, he didn't know it.
"mother..."
Wu Zhao raised his head and glanced at Yuan Tiangang: "My mother and son have something to say. Can the Imperial Master take a step back?"
For the first time, Yuan Tiangang did not refute Wu Zhao, but stood not far away from the two of them and turned his back to them.
Wu Zhao stepped forward and straightened Li Dan's clothes: "Sitting on this dragon chair is like a person knowing whether it is warm or cold when drinking water. Mother knows that you don't want to be the emperor."
"Actually, it's no wonder. You've only been in contact with it for a short time, so it's normal that you don't understand its politics."
"After mother leaves, you must be careful of the ministers in the court. Except for Li Yunxiao and Yuan Tiangang, you must be wary of anyone."
Li Dan nodded: "These children know that since ancient times, when the prince is in the throne, they are all loyal ministers. If he succeeds to the throne, they are all evil ghosts."
"Although the emperor has calmed down many thorns now, power can change people's hearts. Even a gentleman and a minister of the country will easily become rebellious once they gain power."
Wu Zhao nodded: "Yes, so it is our royal honor to have Li Yunxiao as the Imperial Master in the Tang Dynasty."
"You came to me to ask for advice, right?"
Li Dan said without hesitation: "Yes, if I don't talk to the Imperial Master, I will have nothing to say. He and the Imperial Master are both riddles, and I just can't beat him..."
Wu Zhao said calmly: "The question you want to know is actually very simple."
"The paths in the world are all the same. If one day everyone in the world is equal, it would be best to talk to each other with respect."
"But if you can't do it, then you must have the desire to kill, the ambition, the desire to rule, the desire for world unity..."
"Remember, you must enslave or kill anyone who shakes up the Tang Dynasty, including your own people!"
"Before I leave, I want to tell you, be careful of your sister Taiping. She and Yuan Shu have become quite close in the past few years. Yuan Shu is a good person, but he is easily deceived except when fighting."
"My mother has been making her live comfortably these years, because she is more like my mother when she was young..."
"Are you afraid that she will imitate you?"
Wu Zhao didn't say anything, so he acquiesced.
