Is it true that, as Fang Xuanling said, things have changed after becoming an emperor?
"Father, who has been in your heart all these years? Everyone praised your friendship with Empress Changsun before."
"Since I was a child, I have always watched the women in the harem wandering around you like clouds. Father, can you give me a relatively standard answer now?"
"How many women do you have in your heart? What's the status of my mother in your heart? What's the status of Queen Changsun? What's the status of Wu Meiniang? Please talk to me about these things. Anyway, I’m quite interested in these things about you. If you tell me clearly, maybe I won’t question you like this again in the future.”
Li Shimin never expected that his son would actually ask about his feelings from court objects. Over the years, he had always had Empress Changsun in his heart, and he knew this clearly.
As for the anxious mother, there has never been a place for him in her heart.
The reason why he was so nice to Wu Meiniang was because he felt a little guilty for following her at such a young age, so he thought he could be nicer to Wu Meiniang.
"Father, please don't say that you want to compensate Wu Meiniang because she is young. If you really had this idea at that time, you should not keep Wu Meiniang by your side. , Don’t you know how much Zhi’er liked Wu Meiniang at that time?”
"If you were really serious, when you got down from that position, you should have sent Wu Meiniang out of the palace as soon as possible and let him and Zhi'er be together. I believe that with the ability here, Wu Meiniang can be protected, but You were unwilling to let him go abroad, but you would rather confine him to yourself than give him freedom."
"I always thought real love was nothing like this."
After careful calculation, Li Shimin can be said to have lived a smooth life.
But he didn't expect that he would be forced into such a situation by his biological son in his later years.
"Li Ke, these are not things you, as a son, should ask now. You should ask me about government affairs, instead of asking about the love between children. These things are meaningless to the entire Tang Dynasty."
After hearing Li Shimin's handsome words, Li Ke chuckled, and then looked at Li Shimin who was sitting on the stone bench.
"Father, don't you think it's a bit hypocritical for you to say such things like this now?"
"The reason why I came to question you at this time is just because you failed to handle all those things before, and the root cause of all these things is because of Wu Meiniang. I want to come to you now to seek a correct answer. Is it so difficult?"
"You are unwilling to tell the truth now. What are you trying to hide? Is it possible that Wu Meiniang outside the palace has other uses to you?"
After hearing this, Li Shimin's hand holding the tea cup tightened slightly.
He thought he had demonstrated well this time, but Li Ke, who had been observing him, had already seen these little moves.
"Since Father, you are not willing to tell me today, then I will come back another day. I believe that one day you will definitely tell me the truth of the matter."
"Besides, even if you don't want to say it, I have already started to investigate. If I find that there is really something fishy in this, both you and Wu Meiniang will die."
After Li Shimin, who was holding the teacup, heard this, he threw the teacup in his hand towards Li Ke.
"You treacherous son, now it seems that you are not seeking answers from me at all, but just threatening me here. What do you want? If I have it, I will try my best to satisfy you. I just hope You can give me, a dying old man, a glimmer of hope."
After hearing Li Shimin's almost pleading words, Li Ke just chuckled to himself. He had always looked down on his father before.
Yes, how could a person who could destroy the Sui and Tang Dynasties and build a new Tang Dynasty on his own be an ordinary and simple person?
It seems that he had made all these things simple before.
He thought that as long as he could oust Li Shimin from this position, he would be able to change the entire Tang Dynasty.
As a result, I didn't expect that Li Shimin really had a very deep government. Even after he abdicated, he was still thinking of plotting against others.
"Father, if you don't want to say anything today, I will find out one day. You can take care of yourself in this courtyard. After I find out the truth of the matter, I will tell you as soon as possible."
After Li Shimin left the palace, Li Ke called Li Zhi in outside the palace.
After hearing the imperial edict summoning him, Li Zhi was still a little stunned.
After all, it had been so long since the last incident, and he thought Li Ke had forgotten about it.
As a result, I didn't expect that Li Ke actually asked him to come in now.
Could it be that there has been some new progress in that matter?
After thinking of this, Li Zhi glanced at Wu Meiniang next to him.
The key point of the matter now lies in Wu Meiniang.
If Wu Meiniang is willing to explain clearly to herself now, maybe it won't be so difficult to resolve this matter.
"Mei Niang, this time the emperor asked me to enter the palace. I don't know what will happen next, but I heard that there has been a lot of chaos in the capital recently. Have you heard any rumors?"
Wu Meiniang, who had a guilty conscience, became slightly nervous after hearing what Li Zhi said.
However, he quickly recovered and spoke with a smile on his face.
"Zhi'er, what are you thinking about? I never leave the house all day long. I have never even stepped out of this palace. How could I possibly know about the rumors outside."
"But don't worry, I will stay in the palace peacefully during the next period of time. I will never cause you any trouble. If you have any problems in the palace, I will also I will find a way to bring you out of the palace as soon as possible, don’t worry about that.”
At this time, Wu Meiniang was still unwilling to be honest with her, so Li Zhi shook his head helplessly.
He had already been given the opportunity, and it was his fault that he didn't want to take it.
