I am Li Shen and Li Shimin, the free kings of the Tang Dynasty

Based on Li Shimin's understanding of Li Shen, his son was greedy by nature and would definitely keep some good things for himself.

What is this, the only one in the world? He would never believe it.

His unfilial son would never give him any unique piece.

If you tell him that there are unique and unrivaled treasures in Prince Ji's Mansion, Li Shimin will still believe it.

Li Shimin has been fighting with his son for a long time. After more than ten years of confrontation, Li Shimin knows Li Shen's character very well.

Li Shimin's evaluation of Li Shen can be summed up in eight words: cheating, deceitful, lazy, greedy and cunning.

"Your Majesty, are you saying that Prince Ji also has the Nine Dragon Cup?"

When Wang De heard Li Shimin's words, he looked up in surprise and asked.

"Of course... no."

Li Shimin shook his head.

Wang De breathed a sigh of relief. If Prince Ji had the Nine Dragon Cup, it would be against the rules. The five-clawed golden dragon is the symbol of the emperor.

Using five-clawed golden dragon items privately is no different from making dragon robes. The meaning is the same, and both can prove that you want to be emperor.

"Your Majesty, if there is no reason, why do you still..."

Wang De asked carefully, "Could it be that Your Majesty suspects something?"

“Haha, that rebellious son is very afraid of death, he will never make more than the Nine Dragon Cup, but he must have the materials.

If he doesn't make a Nine-Dragon Cup, he can make an Eight-Dragon Cup. If he doesn't make a Five-Claw Cup, he can make a Four-Claw Cup.

And I am sure that he must have some uncarved jade in his hands."

Li Shimin smiled softly. When Li Shen was mentioned, his anger immediately subsided.

"Why is Your Majesty so sure?"

Upon seeing this, Wang De hurriedly asked Li Shimin, "Anger is harmful to the body, this is what the imperial physician has warned you about."

As long as Your Majesty is not sad, Prince Ji will be the sacrifice.

Wang De silently repeated to Li Shen in his heart, "What a sin!"

"Of course, this rebellious son always keeps something in mind when doing anything. Kunshan jade is hard to come by, and the best quality ones are even rarer.

What's more, one of this size is hard to find in the world.

This rebellious son must be on guard against damage and loss. Don't forget how naughty the little girl in their family is.

She has already smashed several of my Yueyao vases, how can she let go of her father's belongings?"

Li Shimin got a headache whenever he mentioned this. Having a son was enough of a headache for him, and now he had a granddaughter.

Although she was not a legitimate daughter, Li Shimin loved her equally, even if she was a concubine's daughter.

But the spirit of this mischief is exactly the same as his father's.

"Your Majesty, the Minister of the Central Secretariat Ma Zhou, the Minister of the Left Zhangsun Wuji, and the Minister of the Imperial Secretariat Gao Jifu are outside the harem asking for an audience."

At this time, a eunuch with a message ran in and bowed to report.

"Haha, the three provinces have all arrived, I want to see whether they are human or ghost.

Let them wait in the Ganlu Palace, I will be there shortly."

Li Shimin sneered after hearing this.

The representative of the Shangshu Province was Changsun Wuji, the representative of the Zhongshu Province was Ma Zhou, and the representative of the Menxia Province was Gao Jifu.

The three of them came directly to me at this time, they must be here for the prince's matter.

I just don't know what these people want to say.

"Okay, stop picking it up and go to the Ganlu Temple."

Li Shimin walked down the steps and said to Wang De unhappily.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Seeing Li Shimin walk out of the Shenlong Temple first, Wang De waved to his godson Wang Bao.

Wang Bao came running over happily.

"Aye, what do you want me to do?"

"Here, clean up everything here, don't leave anything behind, wipe the ground clean, if there's even a speck of water I'll skin you alive.

Keep the things away, don’t take anything you shouldn’t take, and give it back to me when I come back.”

Wang De gave instructions carefully.

"Don't worry, Aye. I will do everything right."

Wang Bao nodded quickly.

After Wang De handed the fragments in his hand to Wang Bao, he hurriedly chased after Li Shimin.

After receiving the order, Zhangsun Wuji, Ma Zhou and Gao Jifu came to the gate of Ganlu Hall to wait for Li Shimin.

None of them spoke, each thinking about their own thoughts.

"Your Majesty has ordered that the three ministers enter the palace."

Wang De walked out and said with a smile.

"Thank you, Mr. Wang."

The three of them said something polite to Wang De, then straightened their clothes and walked in.

When entering, Gao Ji Fu and Chang Sun Wuji's eyes accidentally met.

"I see your Majesty."

After the three of them entered, they first bowed to Li Shimin.

"Haha, my three dear ministers, there's no need to be so polite. It's been a while since we last met. How are you, my three dear ministers?"

Li Shimin's face was full of smiles, as if he was meeting a friend whom he hadn't seen for many years.

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I am fine."

The three of them answered quickly.

Looking at the smile on Li Shimin's face, the three of them felt a little confused.

Your Majesty, has your Majesty not received any news from His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?

But this shouldn’t be the case. Hasn’t the memorial been submitted?

“Someone please give me a seat.

I am very pleased that the three of you have made great contributions in assisting the Crown Prince.

You are all my trusted and loyal subjects, and I feel at ease leaving the crown prince to you.

In the future, I will need you to continue to assist the Crown Prince and make the Tang Dynasty stronger."

Li Shimin's tone was very calm, and he asked people to bring over three stools.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for granting me this seat. Assisting the Crown Prince is our duty, and we dare not take credit for it.

The Crown Prince is gifted, talented, decisive, and has a lot of demeanor like Your Majesty.

We will do our best to assist His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and devote ourselves to the Tang Dynasty until our death."

Changsun Wuji bowed and saluted with a sincere tone.

"We will definitely assist the Crown Prince and devote ourselves to the Tang Dynasty until our death."

Ma Zhou and Gao Ji Fu also echoed.

"Hahahaha, good! Very good! With the help of the three of you, the prince will be able to grow up quickly.

This way, I can rest assured in handing over the country to the prince."

Li Shimin laughed heartily and seemed very happy.

Ok?

After hearing what Li Shimin said, the three looked at each other. What did His Majesty mean by this? Was he going to pass on the throne in advance?

Since ancient times, there have been very few cases of early succession of the throne. The new emperor could only ascend the throne after the old emperor died.

It is a bit strange that Li Shimin let the crown prince take charge of government affairs in recent years, but it has always been rumored that His Majesty is in poor health and cannot work hard and needs to rest.

So even though some ministers seemed a little weird, it was still reasonable.

But over the years they discovered that Li Shimin didn't seem to be sick at all, and when he was chasing Prince Ji, he ran faster than anyone else.

He doesn't look sick at all.

This made the ministers somewhat suspicious.

Could it be that Your Majesty wants to set a precedent and pass on the throne in advance?

The three of them had their own thoughts. At this time, Li Shimin asked again:

"By the way, the three of you want to see me today, but what's the urgent matter?"

The three of them then remembered their purpose, but seeing the calm expression on His Majesty's face,

They were a little unsure whether they should say it.

Finally, Ma Zhou stood up and reported:

"Your Majesty, I am here because of the rumors in the East Palace last night."

"Oh? Rumors about the East Palace?

What rumors are there in the East Palace? My dear, please tell me about them. "