When Zhang Xuansu saw the eldest grandson Wuji coming, he was a little apprehensive in his heart, and he didn't know what kind of news he would bring. He accompanied the eldest grandson Wuji to see Li Chengqian, and walked to the door of Li Chengqian's study, and the eldest grandson Wuji said: "Master Zhang, I have His Majesty's message, and I want to convey it to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince separately, and please avoid it first." ”

Zhang Xuansu stopped helplessly and said, "My lord, please." ”

Looking at the back of the eldest grandson Wuji disappearing into Li Chengqian's study, Zhang Xuansu was very worried.

Because Zhang Xuansu did not follow Li Chengqian to the court at that time, when he first heard about this matter, like the eldest grandson Wuji, first of all, he thought that Li Chengqian was a little impulsive, and this matter could be communicated with Li Shimin in private, and there should be no conflict in public.

After Li Chengqian was grounded, Zhang Xuansu talked to Li Chengqian about the situation at that time, but found that Li Chengqian had no way to back down at that time, and if Li Chengqian did not strongly oppose Li Shimin at that time, once Li Shimin issued a holy decree and let Li Tai preside over the construction of Yong'an Palace, this matter would be irreparable.

The construction of Yong'an Palace is a long process, and as the host of this project, Li Tai will naturally stay in Chang'an. At the same time, the construction of Yong'an Palace is a major project, involving all aspects of the imperial court, and Li Tai is equivalent to returning to the political arena. Changes in the court are inevitable.

This matter is very tricky, although Zhang Xuansu has rich experience, he doesn't know what Li Shimin's attitude is towards this matter, and he can't think of a solution. Now he can only patiently wait for the results of the secret talks between Changsun Wuji and Li Chengqian.

Soon after, Li Chengqian sent someone to inform him of his visit.

Zhang Xuansu entered Li Chengqian's study and saw that Li Chengqian's face was very ugly.

The eldest grandson Wuji told Zhang Xuansu about Li Shimin's attitude and asked, "Master Zhang, what do you think?" ”

Hearing such a result, Zhang Xuansu immediately breathed a sigh of relief. He thought that such a result was acceptable, but when he saw Li Chengqian's face, he knew that Li Chengqian was unwilling to accept such a result. He must first find out what kind of attitude Li Chengqian has, and then express his opinion.

Zhang Xuansu did not answer the words of the eldest grandson Wuji, and said to Li Chengqian: "Start, Your Highness, how do you think this matter should be resolved?" ”

Li Chengqian craned his neck and looked out the window, and did not answer what Zhang Xuansu said, Zhang Xuansu understood Li Chengqian's attitude.

The eldest grandson Wuji said: "Master Zhang, this incident is very serious, and it has angered Your Majesty. In particular, the ministers followed His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to make a proposal to His Majesty, and the matter was even more serious.

His Majesty, thinking of family affection, was unwilling to pursue His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and he made concessions for this. The minister thought that his majesty's conditions should be accepted and let the matter end there. ”

After speaking, he gave Zhang Xuansu a color, hoping that he could persuade Li Chengqian together.

Zhang Xuansu figured out the situation and understood Li Chengqian's feelings. However, after weighing the pros and cons, he thought that what the eldest grandson Wuji said was right, although Li Tai would cause some trouble if he stayed in Chang'an, it was better than letting Li Chengqian continue to oppose Li Shimin and anger him and be punished. Li Chengqian has endured it for so many years, and he can't lose a big one because of a momentary impulse.

He said: "Your Highness, the minister thinks that the opinion of the eldest grandson is correct, this incident has angered Your Majesty, and if you want to calm his anger, you must give Your Majesty a step down." Otherwise, I'm afraid this matter will not be good. Chen knows that you are worried that Li Tai will cause some trouble in the future if he stays in Chang'an, but in fact, there is nothing to worry about.

Think about it, with his prominent position as King of Wei and His Majesty's favor, he has not been able to shake the status of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Now that your position in the court is much more consolidated than before, how much of a threat can he pose to you even if a degraded prince stays in Chang'an?

The minister believes that you and Your Majesty have clashed, which is exactly what Li Tai wants to see, and you should not give him this opportunity to sow discord. Taking a step back, you should accept Your Majesty's kindness and let this be the end of the matter. ”

Li Chengqian's eyes were still looking out the window, not knowing what he was thinking.

Northwest Palace.

In addition to Li Zhi and Li Mingda, Yin Hongzhi was the first minister of the court to enter the Northwest Palace, he was Li You's uncle, and it was understandable that he came to visit his nephew.

He was accompanied by Yin Guanghao. Since yesterday, Yin Guanghao has been paying close attention to the movements of the court, and he has already received the news that the eldest grandson Wuji went to the East Palace after meeting Li Shimin, so he came with his father to report to Li You.

After listening to Yin Guanghao's report, Li You was also nervous, he was a little nervous at the moment, and his face looked very solemn.

Yin Hongzhi looked at him worriedly and asked, "I don't know how Your Majesty will deal with this matter, will His Royal Highness the Crown Prince be in danger, will His Highness implicate you?" ”

Li You shook his head and said, "That's not what I'm worried about. ”

Yin Hongzhi and Yin Guanghao didn't understand what he meant, the two glanced at each other, and then looked at Li You together in confusion.

Li You instructed: "White Tiger, you go and call the fourth lady over." ”

Soon, Wu Xu hurriedly came to the study.

Li You really wanted to see what Wu Zetian thought about this matter. He asked, "Xu'er, the eldest grandson Wuji went to see his father and then went to the East Palace, what do you think this means?" ”

Wu Xu is extremely smart, her fate has changed because of Li You, and she did not enter the palace and get involved in those dark intrigues. But over the years, she has been working hard in business, and she has the status of a commercial minister, and her experience in both political and business circles has made her more humane and sophisticated, and it can be said that compared to being a concubine alone, her current intelligence is stronger than in history.

What happened yesterday was related to Li You, and Wu Xu was naturally very concerned, and had already made a comprehensive analysis of this matter, and also had his own judgment on the outcome of the matter.

After listening to Li You's words, Wu Xu said: "Lord, the concubine thinks that His Majesty should have made a decision and needs His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to make some kind of compromise, and Lord Eldest Sun is there to communicate about this matter." ”

Li You nodded and said, "That's right." ”

Yin Hongji asked worriedly, "What kind of decision will Your Majesty make?" ”

Wu Xu said: "I think that my father doesn't want to make this matter stiff, he should have made some kind of compromise, and then I hope that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and you will also make a compromise and end this matter." ”

Yin Hongji probably understood what she meant, and he still wanted to know what decision Li Shimin would make. He asked, "Can you be specific?" ”

Wu Xu said: "Uncle, I guess my father wants His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the prince to admit their mistakes to him in public, and agree that Li Tai will stay in Chang'an. The father no longer pursued the matter. ”

Yin Hongji breathed a sigh of relief, but he was still a little uneasy, and he said, "Can you tell me the reason?" ”

Wu Xu said: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has performed well over the years, and the prince also has an important position in the heart of his father. What's more, there is a reason for this matter, it is not that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the prince can't get along with his father, and the father will not severely punish His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the prince because of this.

His father has doted on Li Tai since he was a child, and it is understandable that he wants to keep Li Tai in Chang'an. Originally, this matter could be communicated privately, but there was an unexpected conflict in the court. The status of his father is in full swing, especially when he has just won the victory of the Eastern Expedition to Goguryeo, at this time, he was confronted in public, and he couldn't get up and down in face, so he would be grounded to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the prince.

Now His Majesty wants to properly resolve this matter, and from his point of view, as long as His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the Crown Prince can admit their mistakes to him in public and agree with his opinion, he will not be willing to pursue this matter anymore. ”

Yin Hongzhi praised: "Your Highness has always praised you for being smart, and that's true." ”

Wu Xu smiled modestly and did not speak, and then, a hint of worry faintly appeared on her face.

Li You asked, "Xu'er, do you think this kind of treatment is acceptable?" ”

Wu Xu said worriedly: "Lord, the concubine is very worried, I am afraid that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will not be able to withstand the pressure of his father and accept such a result." ”

Li You sighed and said, "Xu'er, that's what I'm worried about. If that's the case, all my efforts over the years will be in vain. ”

Wu Xu looked at her husband's melancholy expression and felt very distressed, she reached out to hold Li You's hand, wanting to say something to comfort him, but she didn't know what to say for a while.

Yin Hongzhi was originally a little happy when he heard that Li You would not be in any danger, but when he saw the expressions of him and Wu Xu, he was a little incomprehensible for a while. But he was also a smart man, and after thinking for a moment, he understood what they were worried about.

Yin Guanghao has grown up over the years, and he said worriedly: "Cousin, to be honest, I have always been optimistic about your choice before, and you will be betrayed by him sooner or later." ”

Yin Hongzhi glared at Yin Guanghao fiercely and said, "What nonsense are you talking about? But what he thought in his heart was the same as his own son.

A long time ago, Yin Hongzhi has always been not optimistic about Li You's support for Li Chengqian. In his mind, Li Chengqian is not a material to be an emperor, he has dull qualifications, lacks assertiveness, is easily impulsive, and is timid and afraid of things. Such qualities are all taboos for an emperor.

Among Li Shimin's sons, he thinks that Li Chengqian is not only inferior to Li You and Li Ke, but even Li Tai is not as good as Li Tai, at least Mrs. Li is insidious and cunning, good at acting and sycophancy, which is also a kind of ability.

Over the years, with the help of Li You, Li Chengqian has indeed made great progress, but his performance in many things is still unsatisfactory.

He now understands what Li You and Wu Xu are worried about - Li Chengqian, under the pressure of Li Shimin, and under the persuasion of the eldest grandson Wuji and others, will accept the conditions proposed by Li Shimin.

Once Li Chengqian makes such a choice, things will become out of control.

If Li Chengqian agreed to Li Shimin's request, he would indeed have survived the difficulties temporarily, but he would have hurt all the ministers who supported him and lost their trust in him.

Not only that, Li Tai will be greatly encouraged by Li Tai's victory this time, and he will have to make every inch, play all kinds of conspiracy methods, and use Li Shimin to constantly force Li Chengqian to make concessions. There will be a filthy situation in the court again, and it will even bring bloody rain.

According to the trend of history, as Li Shimin gets older and older, he will become more and more rigid and self-serving, unable to listen to different opinions, and Li Tai's influence on Li Shimin will become greater and greater, and he will even become Li Shimin's spokesman, coercing the Son of Heaven to order the princes.

This is by no means alarmist, such a thing happened in history to British masters like Qin Shi Huang and Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. The unjust death of Qin Shi Huang's eldest son Fusu and a witch Gu incident of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty led to the death of thousands of innocent people.

At this time, in the court, the ministers lost their trust in Li Chengqian and became rustling, and no one could reverse the chaotic situation in the court.

If such a thing really happens, Li You will never waste his heart and soul for a dou like Li Chengqian who can't be supported.

What choice will Li Chengqian make?