Fang Xuanling is in a very bad mood, he is old and really wants to retire.

He supported Li Chengqian in the court, and Yu Gong thought that Li Tai's stay in Chang'an would destroy the hard-won good situation in the court, and he wanted to pave the way for his children and grandchildren in the future Li Chengqian.

However, when he learned that Li Chengqian was grounded, he also began to worry. According to his understanding of Li Shimin, he believes that Li Shimin will not kill Li Chengqian and Li You because of this incident anyway.

At this time, he was worried about the same thing as Li You, for fear that Li Chengqian would not be able to withstand the pressure from Li Shimin, and finally chose to compromise with Li Shimin.

The cause of this incident was caused by Li Shimin, who ignored the antipathy of Li Chengqian, Li You, and many ministers towards Li Tai, and forcibly wanted to improve Li Tai's status.

Li Shimin's authority is getting stronger day by day, and he is no longer as humble as he was back then, and he is not very willing to hear different opinions now. If Li Chengqian chooses to compromise with Li Shimin this time, the ministers will no longer have the courage and the will and courage to confront Li Shimin's wrong behavior. This will encourage Li Shimin's idea of arbitrariness and lead to the road of dictatorship.

Fang Xuanling was uneasy in his heart, but he was as powerless as Li You and others, everything depended on Li Chengqian's own choice.

Fang Xuanling decided that once Li Chengqian chose to compromise, he would resign immediately to avoid getting involved in the fight between the new princes and so that he could get a good death.

There are many ministers who have the same idea as Fang Xuanling, and Gao Jingming is also one of them, he saw that Li Tai began to be such a loser before he took the throne, and he really didn't dare to imagine what the treasury would be like in the future. He really wrote his resignation and waited to submit it to Li Shimin.

Now, everyone's eyes are focused on Li Chengqian, to see what kind of choice he will make.

East Palace.

The eldest grandson Wuji and Zhang Xuansu looked at Li Chengqian, waiting for him to make a decision.

At this moment, Li Chengqian's heart was engaged in a fierce ideological struggle, he was afraid of Li Shimin, and he did not dare to imagine the consequences of confronting him, but he was unwilling to accept the result of Li Tai staying in Chang'an, after all, the damage that Li Tai brought to him was too serious.

Li Chengqian's heart was very chaotic, and under the persuasion of the eldest grandson Wuji and Zhang Xuansu, he wanted to compromise on this, but he was unwilling.

In his mind, the person he values the most is Li You, this time he implicated Li You, and he was guessing how he would choose if Li You was himself.

Thinking of Li You, Li Chengqian's first feeling was that he must not be sorry for Li You and those ministers who firmly supported him, and he knew that if he compromised this time, he would lose his prestige from now on, and it would be difficult to get their support in the future.

Thinking about this, he knew what he had to do - he wanted to be a responsible person, a responsible prince, and a responsible emperor in the future.

Li Chengqian's gaze turned from the window to the eldest grandson Wuji and Zhang Xuansu, and he said firmly: "I will never compromise on this matter!" ”

The eldest grandson Wuji and Zhang Xuansu looked at Li Chengqian in surprise, shocked by his firm attitude, and at the same time felt the domineering spirit from him that they had been waiting for for a long time.

Zhang Xuansu first said: "Your Highness, no matter what decision you make, the minister is willing to follow Your Highness. ”

The eldest grandson Wuji also hoped that Li Chengqian would have the heart to withstand the pressure, and he said: "Your Highness, the minister has always supported you, as long as you do the right thing, the minister will continue to support you." ”

However, the eldest grandson Wuji was still worried that Li Chengqian and Li Shimin would fight each other, and the matter could not be resolved. He asked, "Your Highness, tell me what you think." ”

After Li Chengqian overcame the fear in his heart, his thinking began to become clear, and he said: "I think this matter is ......."

After Li Chengqian finished speaking, Zhang Xuansu arched his hand and said: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is right, submit to him." ”

The eldest grandson Wuji said: "Your Highness, the minister happened to be ordered to go to the Northwest Palace, and I will convey your opinion to His Royal Highness the Northwest King." ”

Northwest Palace.

After listening to the words of the eldest grandson Wuji, the stone in Li You's heart finally landed. He smiled and said: "Okay, this is the courage of a prince, Lord Eldest Sun, please tell His Royal Highness the Prince, no matter what the consequences are, I will bear them with him." ”

Although the eldest grandson Wuji does not like Li You, he admires Li You very much, not to mention others, even his son Changsun Chong, daughter-in-law Li Lizhen and other sons and daughters, they all admire Li You very much.

He said, "Your Highness, what should we do next?" ”

Li You smiled and said: "Lord Eldest Sun, you haven't eaten in my mansion once, how about it, do you dare to drink and chat with me, a grounded person, and let's talk while eating?" ”

The eldest grandson Wuji said with a smile: "I have heard for a long time that His Royal Highness's mansion is the best food in the world, so the minister will enjoy it." ”

At the banquet, Li You and the eldest grandson Wuji discussed in detail the countermeasures related to this matter.

Liangyi Palace, study.

Li Shimin has a habit of taking a nap, and he usually starts his office at 2 p.m. The eldest grandson Wuji pinched the time and came to the Liangyi Palace.

Although the eldest grandson Wuji discussed countermeasures with Li Chengqian, Li You and others, he was still a little worried that Li Shimin would go crazy. Therefore, he did not directly ask to see Li Shimin, but first went to his daughter-in-law Li Lizhi's telecommunications room.

Li Lizhi saw that her father-in-law was coming, so she stepped forward to greet the eldest grandson Wuji.

The eldest grandson Wuji said: "Your Highness, the minister is going to see Your Majesty, you go in for me first to see how Your Majesty's complexion is?" ”

Li Lizhi understood what he meant and walked towards the study. After a while, she came back and said, "Father doesn't seem to have slept well, and his spirit is a little sluggish, so you should be careful when you speak." ”

The eldest grandson Wuji came out of the telecommunications room and decided not to go to Li Shimin for the time being, so he walked towards the harem, and he wanted to discuss with Li Chengqian and Li You to communicate with the eldest grandson empress first.

"Lord Eldest Sun."

Before the eldest grandson Wuji walked to Yongxiang in front of the harem, he heard someone shouting behind him. He looked back and saw that it was a father-in-law beside Li Shimin, who ran over and said breathlessly: "Lord Eldest Sun, Your Majesty has sent you over to see you." ”

The eldest grandson Wuji had no choice but to follow him to the Liangyi Palace.

"Auxiliary, how did you talk to the prince and Li You?" Li Shimin asked.

The eldest grandson Wuji pondered the words and said: "Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and His Royal Highness the Northwest King both regret what they did to confront you in the court, and they expressed their willingness to apologize to you in public and ask for your forgiveness. ”

Li Shimin smiled: "It's pretty much the same. ”

"But ......," said the eldest grandson, Wuji.

"But what?" Li Shimin was immediately unhappy, and his eyes were already round.

The eldest grandson Wuji was a little scared, he stubbornly said: "Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince thinks that the imperial court has relevant regulations, and the prince should leave Chang'an to go to the fief to take up his post when he becomes an adult, and when the Taishan Zen Sealing Ceremony is completed, the princes should return to the fiefdom."

His Royal Highness the King of the Northwest said that he also had to abide by the relevant regulations of the imperial court, and he said that he would leave Chang'an like everyone else. ”

As soon as Li Shimin heard it, he understood that they were coming for Li Tai. Li You is even more hateful, obviously he has agreed to let him stay in Chang'an, in order to make Li Tai have no excuse to stay in Chang'an, he actually took the initiative to ask to leave Chang'an, obviously he can't get along with himself.

Li Shimin said angrily: "What do they want to do? I've already made concessions, and I don't know how to make an inch. ”

According to the prior discussion, the eldest grandson Wuji did not anger Li Shimin on the spot, and he followed Li Shimin and said, "Your Majesty is right. The minister thought that His Majesty was tolerant and generous, and had set an example. Indeed, they should feel His Majesty's kindness.

Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, they are still young and easy to be rash. The minister suggested that His Majesty should communicate with them in person, and if there was any misunderstanding in the meantime, it would be good to talk about it. ”

Li Shimin was still angry, and said: "Two bastards, they really don't know the general situation, they ......"

The eldest grandson, Wuji, maintained a respectful attitude and let Li Shimin vent his anger.

After Li Shimin scolded, he became a little less angry, he sat on the chair and rested for a while, he didn't know what he remembered, and said angrily: "Auxiliary, am I too tolerant of them, they kick their noses in the face?" I must punish them severely. ”

The eldest grandson Wuji was startled, and he didn't understand why Li Shimin was angry again.