"Father, don't be careful." Li Shimin hurriedly said: "It's just a coincidence, everyone came to say hello." ”

"Yes, my daughter-in-law didn't come to see her for a few days, but today when Chengqian and Qingque enter the palace, I brought them over to see my father." Empress Eldest Sun smiled, naturally helping to lie.

"Imperial Ancestor." Li Chengqian and Li Tai saluted and called, at this time, Li Yuanying heard the news, came in a hurry, knelt on the side of the couch, and sobbed: "Father, you finally woke up." ”

"Wake up...... Why? Li Yuan opened his eyes and said blankly, "What's wrong with me?" ”

Suddenly, seeing Li Shimin frowning, Li Yuanying realized that he had said the wrong thing, and he didn't know how to make up for it, so he had to bow his head and remain silent, and Empress Changsun smiled softly: "Father is fine, it's just that I'm too tired, I've slept for a while, but I haven't woken up, everyone is a little worried, now it's okay, naturally it's fine." ”

Everyone said yes, after all, there was no rehearsal, and the cooperation was not very good, so naturally Li Yuan couldn't hide it, although he was unwell, but his mind was very sober, he thought about it slowly, and suddenly said: "Yes, that day, I vomited blood...... Then I became unconscious, and I only woke up now, how many days has it been? ”

"Not many days." Li Shimin said: "Father, you can recuperate with peace of mind, but it is just a little sick, and after the conditioning of the imperial doctor, you have almost recovered." ”

"Yes." Li Yuan muttered, struggling to get up, but he didn't even have the strength to move, Li Shimin hurriedly stepped forward to help, and the eldest grandson queen took the silk jacket and put it behind Li Yuan, so that he could lie down comfortably.

The cloudy gaze slowly swept over everyone, Li Yuan couldn't help but be weak, and said weakly: "Erlang...... Stay, others, get out. ”

After abdicating for many years, the authority of the Emperor Taishang is gradually declining, especially when Li Shimin was present, when he saw him nodding, everyone saluted and retired, but walked out and waited outside the palace.

"Father, what do you think, are you hungry?" Li Shimin said with concern, raised his voice to order the preparation of food, and the palace servants outside responded and walked away quickly.

Li Yuan didn't stop it, but said calmly: "People are lying on the couch, if they have any appetite, they don't have to bother." ”

"It's okay, I'll accompany you with Guanyin, Chengqian, Qingque, and Yuanying." Li Shimin said.

Closing his eyes slightly, Li Yuan said softly: "Just now, I saw your mother, and Jiancheng and Yuanji ......"

Li Shimin's body is sluggish, his eyes are lightly lowered, and he is silent, since the change of Xuanwumen, Li Yuan's abdication, and Li Shimin's accession to the throne, over the years, the father and son have a very tacit understanding, trying to avoid talking about this matter, and now Li Yuan took the initiative to mention it, but it was much beyond Li Shimin's expectations, and he was not psychologically prepared in this regard, and for a while, he didn't know how to answer.

"You don't have to worry, they're doing well, and I don't blame you, I guess I'll go down to meet them in a little while." Li Yuan said, coughing, his breath was weak, like a wind candle and a lamp.

At this time, Li Shimin didn't care about any taboos to hide, and hurriedly said: "Father, don't think about it, if you feel uncomfortable in your body, I'll call the imperial doctor." ”

"Not necessarily." Li Yuan waved his hand slightly and continued: "There are some things that have been held in my heart for a long time, and while I can still speak, it is time for you to know." ”

"Father, don't be too tired, you need to recuperate now, if there is anything, let's talk about it later." Li Shimin said comfortingly, but he wanted to avoid talking about it.

"I'm afraid there is no future, since last year, my health has deteriorated, how can I not know, recently, when I sleep at night, I always see Ah Dou, she complains to me, I don't go to accompany her for so long." Li Yuan muttered: "Counting the hours, it's almost over, so as not to be lonely." ”

"Father, the emperor......" Li Shimin whispered, thinking of the Empress Dowager Dou, who had passed away for many years, and seeing Li Yuan's sad and dead appearance, his eyes couldn't help but be a little moist.

"I could feel that I was leaving." Li Yuan sighed and said, "There are some words that I am not going to bring into the coffin. ”

Li Shimin naturally did not agree, but explained: "Father, don't think nonsense, you are healthy, now you are just tired, rest well, and you will be fine tomorrow." ”

"Listen to me, I know, you have a heart disease." Looking at Li Shimin, Li Yuan looked calm and said calmly: "After so many years, you are still lingering...... So do I. ”

"After all, it's sad, so it's better not to mention it." Li Yuan sighed and said: "Erlang, over the years, the country has been booming, the four Yi have surrendered, broken the Turks, and saved face for me, all of which are your merits, and the blue is better than the blue, I am very pleased, but I also know that you want to prove to me that you are the best candidate to inherit the throne......

Li Shimin's expression was a little unnatural, and it was difficult to leave, so he only heard Li Yuan continue: "To say that I have never complained about you is naturally a lie, but more of it is heartache, but after nine years, I have seen everything lightly, and I don't want to pursue who is right and wrong with you." ”

"Father, is this forgiving me?" Li Shimin said in a trembling voice, a little uncontrollable excitement.

"If you say it, it will make you feel better." Li Yuan nodded and said, "I really don't blame you. ”

Short of breath, Li Shimin knelt on the edge of the bed, opened his mouth several times to speak, but in the end he didn't say it, but tears flowed down, repentance? Saddened? Glad?

Compared with Li Shimin, Li Yuan certainly has the problem of indecision, not diligent government, and love to enjoy, but he can be far-sighted in the melee of the heroes at the end of the Sui Dynasty, forbearance and lurking, and make a decision on the spot, raise troops in Taiyuan, capture Chang'an in one fell swoop, and become the founding emperor of the Tang Dynasty. Li Shimin is an emotional person, ambitious, ambitious, idealistic, in the process of chasing the Central Plains, he has made great achievements, far better than Li Jiancheng, Li Yuan, once promised, laid down the country, to make him the prince, but in the end, actually reversed, only named him the king of Qin.

The so-called, the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment, how could Li Shimin be willing, and finally brewed the change of Xuanwumen, just like Li Yuan said, who is right and wrong has become irrelevant, and now it is Li Shimin who sits in the world, and whether it is ruined or reputational, it cannot change this fact.

Putting this matter aside, Li Shimin should be a good emperor, at least for the people of this era, the implementation of benevolent government of recuperation and recuperation internally, the people live and work in peace and contentment, and the external use of force to promote the prestige of the Tang Dynasty is exciting, and it is natural to call him a Ming Jun.

However, no matter how virtuous a monarch is, he also has seven emotions and six desires, killing his brother and forcing his father to abdicate, doesn't Li Shimin feel the slightest guilt and anxiety in his heart? Over the years, he has worked hard to make the country prosperous, and he does not dare to be lazy in the slightest, which can be called an example of the emperor, perhaps to prove to the world, especially to Li Yuan, that he, the emperor, has done a very good job and is absolutely competent, and no one has done better than himself, which is well deserved.

Now, Li Shimin felt that his hard work was not in vain, Li Yuan finally opened his mouth to forgive himself, and in an instant, Li Shimin was full of joy and sorrow, unable to control his emotions, and choked up while crying: "Father, it's my ......"

Outside the hall, everyone waited, the meal had been served, but Li Shimin was not summoned, no one dared to rush in, vaguely heard some movement, but it was not very exact, after a long time, I felt that there seemed to be something abnormal in the hall, the eldest grandson queen frowned lightly, hesitated, whether to ask out loud.

"Queen Mother, why don't you go and knock on the door?" Li Tai said.

Empress Changsun thought for a moment, shook her head slightly, and after a while, ordered: "Qian'er, you go." ”

Li Chengqian responded, took two steps forward, touched the knocker twice, and said respectfully: "Father, Emperor, the meal has been prepared, do you want to present it in?" There was no movement in the hall, Li Chengqian waited patiently, and after a hundred breaths, he asked again, and at this time, Li Shimin's voice came: "Come in." ”

Li Chengqian pushed the door, avoided the side, and waited until the eldest grandson queen carried the food box and stepped in, and then followed behind, Li Tai was third, followed by Li Yuanying and those palace maids.

The palace is spacious, more than 20 people come in, and they are not restrained, everyone salutes, the palace maids and temple people spread out on both sides to serve, the eldest grandson queen and others approached, vaguely feeling that the situation is a little wrong, but there is nothing abnormal, Li Yuan lies on the couch lightly, his complexion seems to be good, Li Shimin is happy, serving by the couch, the father is kind and filial piety, it is very harmonious, I can't see it, there will be any problems, but I feel that I am too careful.

However, after many years of husband and wife, the eldest grandson queen is as careful as a hair, but she has found the changes in it, since that incident, in front of Li Yuan, Li Shimin has always been respectful, lest there be the slightest disrespect, in fact, it is a little more cramped and uneasy, and there is a feeling of not knowing how to face it.

Now, this feeling seems to have disappeared, Li Shimin has become calm, Empress Changsun's heart moved, but it was not broken, she set the meal, held the soup in her hand, and smiled gently: "Father, Guanyin is waiting for you to eat." ”

"Okay." Li Yuan didn't refuse, waved his hand weakly, and said slowly: "Erlang, state affairs are important, in Guanyin's maid, I don't need you to accompany me, go back and deal with the government quickly." ”

Li Shimin nodded, but did not go back immediately, but after Li Yuan had a bowl of soup, he told everyone to take care of Li Yuan carefully, and with a little reluctance, he was about to leave, but he listened to Li Yuan's call at the right time: "Erlang ......"

"Father, what else do you command?" Li Shimin hurriedly turned around.

It didn't seem to have any appetite, Li Yuan lay back on the couch, his complexion became decayed again, he took a breath lightly, and said slowly: "It's a good thing to be diligent in government, but don't be tired of yourself, Cheng Qian is a good boy, and he is already an adult, so he can share your worries." ”

Li Shimin was slightly stunned, immediately understood, looked at Li Chengqian, who had a calm look, and said with a smile: "Father, don't worry, I understand this matter in my heart." ”

"That's good, that's good......" Li Yuan was relieved, his eyelids closed lightly, and he soon stopped making a sound.

(To be continued)