Chapter 216

However, he did not make a scene, thinking that the Crown Prince would come to greet him sooner or later, and he would just mention it then.

But who would have thought.

He waited and waited, but did not get a visit from Li Chengqian, and instead saw such an unbearable scene in the Donggong.

Truly disappointing!

"Father, it is like this."

"Since Father went on campaign, the situation around the Great Tang has been turbulent. The Turks, Tuyuhun, and other places have also been restless, so to stabilize the court, I arranged some people I find easy to work with in key positions."

Li Chengqian had already prepared his excuse and said it almost without thinking.

"Hmm."

Hearing this explanation, Li Er did not have too much suspicion.

Indeed.

Recently, the surroundings of the Great Tang have not been peaceful.

Mainly because of Qin Mu.

It is only natural for the Crown Prince to be more cautious.

Plus, Li Er's deep feelings for Li Chengqian would not be affected by this small matter. "Since you find these people easy to work with, then don't let them stay in those positions in the future."

Li Er intended to let Li Chengqian be tempered more in the court; getting to know more people is always good.

"Thank you, Father."

"Father, if there is nothing else, I will go back first."

Li Chengqian's forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat, and he didn't dare to look at Li Er at all.

Since knowing his own background.

Li Chengqian no longer considered Li Er as his father.

Now that his most beloved Chengxin was dead, it made Li Chengqian feel even more resentful.

He just wanted to leave the Ganlu Hall quickly and not see Li Er again.

"Do you have nothing to say to me?"

Li Er looked at his son, complex emotions flashing in his eyes.

I have been out risking my life to lay a foundation for you to secure the empire, and you don't even have half a greeting?

Even if you don't ask about me, at least ask about your mother?

Sigh!

"Father is wise and martial; your son listens to Father's teachings."

Li Chengqian continued to say some empty official words to fob Li Er off.

"Fine, you may go."

Li Er finally gave up, waving his hand wearily, letting Li Chengqian withdraw.

Just after Li Chengqian left, an attendant hurried in.

"Your Majesty, a letter from the Empress."

The attendant handed the letter to Li Er.

"What!?"

Li Er's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly opened the letter to read it carefully.

But when he saw the content, his face gradually darkened, and finally, the veins on his temples bulged, and his hands holding the letter trembled violently.

The content of the letter was about the day Qin Mu held a grand banquet for the rulers of the thirty-six Western Regions nations.

Including the fact that the thirty-six rulers severed ties with the Great Tang, and Qin Mu successfully became the leader of the Western Regions nations, and so on.

"Ahhh!"

"Qin Mu, I am your irreconcilable enemy!"

Li Er angrily tore the letter to shreds, roaring with bloodshot eyes: "Pass my decree, grand court tomorrow!"

The next day.

Imperial Palace, Taiji Hall.

The dukes, ministers, and imperial relatives in Chang'an City were all present.

Everyone was whispering, not knowing what had happened.

"Have you heard? Yesterday, His Majesty was furious in the Ganlu Hall; I heard he even overturned the table."

"Yes! It seems to be because of the Crown Prince! I heard the Crown Prince kept a male pet in the Donggong, and when His Majesty went to the Donggong, he happened to see the Crown Prince fooling around with this person, which angered His Majesty."

"It's not because of the Crown Prince! It's because of a letter! I heard His Majesty was furious after reading that letter."

"Is that so?"