Traveling through the Gaowu Tang Dynasty, Li Kuan and Li Shimin became the second sons of the Prince

"Your Majesty... the current situation is really unfavorable to us!" - Zhang Sun Wuji actually knew it clearly in his mind - when there are enough generals, the gap in team strategy can be easily eliminated - not to mention that the counselors under the King of Chu are relatively few in number, in terms of quality...

Wang Xuance alone is enough to give them a headache.

Not to mention that they didn't even know how many backup plans Empress Taimu had reserved for her grandson - not to mention anything else, just take the previous incident where Wang Gui represented Dou and spoke harshly to Emperor Li II. Changsun Wuji is still thankful that he suppressed his anger when he was in Mount Li - of course, as the Duke of Zhao, Changsun Wuji would definitely not admit that when he faced such a ferocious King Chu, the fear in his heart had made him forget to get angry.

"What's the disadvantage?" Upon hearing this, His Majesty Li II put down the brush in his hand, then raised his head and looked at Changsun Wuji who was anxiously looking at him: "Wuji, when did I tell you that Cheng Qian deliberately broke his leg in order to keep his position as the crown prince... I was the one who gave him the hint behind his back... How come even you are starting to second-guess me?!"

"Your Majesty...that's not what I meant..." When Changsun Wuji heard what His Majesty Li II said, he was shocked again.

"On the contrary, I would like to know. A few days before the crown prince fell off his horse, he seemed to have visited you once at your residence..." When His Majesty Li II said this, he saw that Zhangsun Wuji suddenly had a look of understanding in his eyes, and he couldn't help but smile and said, "Wuji, what's up, did you remember something?"

"Your Majesty..." Zhang Sun Wuji saw that he could not escape, so he simply said: "When the prince came to visit me at my house, we didn't say anything to each other, just a simple greeting. But before the prince left, he suddenly asked me what I thought of His Royal Highness the King of Chu's experience in Hebei Province. What else could I say...

I can only say that His Royal Highness the King of Chu looks innocent, but he is not innocent in fact - even if the tiger has no intention of harming anyone, who would be willing to travel with a tiger?

In this world, not everything has a strict right or wrong distinction. Right or wrong depends on your position.

The so-called "truths of saints" are not admired by everyone, nor will they be followed by everyone - they just get the support of the vast majority of people most of the time, that's all." Changsun Wuji's last words seemed vague, but he knew that His Majesty Li II understood.

The wit that Changsun Wuji played with His Majesty Li Er can be summed up in one sentence: "A righteous man will have many supporters."

In this world, the only person who can "gain the support of many people" is the emperor.

The mistake of His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu is that he already has too many followers.

"So, Chengqian acted like that because he understood your reasoning?" Emperor Li II felt that things were becoming more and more interesting - for the first time, he discovered that he seemed to be unable to understand his son Li Chengqian.

In fact, His Majesty Li II never got involved in the...struggle between the Crown Prince and the King of Chu from beginning to end?

Because in his opinion, Li Kuan has never shown any ambition for the throne, so even if he intends to let his two sons compete for the throne, he cannot act too hastily.

But... who could have thought that Cheng Qian would give him such a big surprise.

"Take advantage of the situation...Take advantage of the situation..." His Majesty Li II tapped the imperial desk with his fingers leisurely, while reviewing in his mind: Cheng Qian must know that if he fell off the horse, I would investigate his experience before and after the accident in detail, so he visited Wuji before the accident... maybe it was to attract my attention...

But did Wuji really just tell him this...

Thinking of this, Emperor Li II couldn't help but shift his gaze to Changsun Wuji's face.

The latter, on the other hand, looked calm.

Of course, this could not dispel Emperor Li II's suspicion at all.

"Wuji, I'll ask you again, wasn't it you who suggested that the Crown Prince use the broken leg as an excuse to retreat and advance, to save his position as Crown Prince?" After His Majesty Li II finished speaking, he saw that Changsun Wuji was eager to explain, so he said again: "Wuji, don't worry, I won't blame you."

"..."Changsun Wuji really had no words to express his pain at this moment.

He and Erlang have been friends since childhood, so he naturally knows what the other person is thinking.

Well...if I don't admit it...I will definitely be more suspected. If I admit it...I will probably suffer more...

But...how could I not admit it?

Forget it. Cheng Qian's position as the crown prince is secure anyway. If I take the blame for him today, it will also allow his child to remember his uncle's kindness. So...

"Your Highness, I know my crime!" - Zhangsun Wuji finally bowed down and knelt on the ground, and began to plead guilty to Emperor Li II.

"Chang Sun Wuji...it's you!" His Majesty Li II really didn't expect that Chang Sun Wuji would choose to stand on the side of the crown prince so early: "You are so brave!"

"Your Majesty... His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is kindhearted and extremely benevolent. How could I not defend him? On the other hand, His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu... Although... he is indeed a skilled warrior and a good judge of people, but... Erlang, let's talk behind closed doors today - can you imagine that child wearing a dragon robe and discussing government affairs with a group of court officials in the Taiji Hall?"

"..." Upon hearing this, His Majesty Li Er's mind unconsciously flashed a certain picture...

Then, he felt a black screen before his eyes.

Just that bastard... wearing a dragon robe... discussing state affairs... well... to say he is a monkey in human form is an understatement...

Of course, His Majesty Li II did not say that His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu was uneducated—he was just educated and knew the rules…

These are two completely different things.

His Majesty Li II can still see in the letters sent from the northwestern countries that greetings are addressed to His Royal Highness the King of Chu at the beginning - those small country rulers who have witnessed with their own eyes how His Royal Highness the King of Chu pinned his enemies to the ground are even considerate enough to ask in the letters whether His Royal Highness the King of Chu has had three meals a day on time and whether he is in good health - and if he has trouble eating, whether they need to send their most beautiful women and the fattest yellow sheep to Chang'an to help His Royal Highness the King of Chu solve his problems.

So what else can His Majesty Li II say?

"Wuji... this is just the first time." After a long silence, His Majesty Li II finally retracted his anger that was about to burst out: "If it happens again, I will not show you any mercy."

"Your Majesty, thank you!" Upon hearing this, Changsun Wuji bowed again.

The matter seemed to have come to an end, but Emperor Li II's seemingly light-hearted move made Changsun Wuji feel a tightness in his heart.

It seems that there is no punishment... In fact, this means that there is still a possibility of "repaying the debt later"...

In fact, both Changsun Wuji and His Majesty Li Er knew in their hearts that after this incident, there was finally a hint of strange emotions between these two once close friends and monarch and minister...