Chapter 243

Hearing Empress Zhangsun's questioning, Zhangsun Wuji realized he had spoken out of turn in his impulsiveness.

"Little sister, don't ask anymore."

"Whatever his background is, it has nothing to do with you or me."

"He is merely a rebel of the Great Tang! Even if he has flown up the branch to become a phoenix, it cannot change the fact that he is a rebel by birth!" Zhangsun Wuji clenched his fists, roaring through gritted teeth.

No!

I absolutely cannot accept that he is His Majesty's eldest legitimate son!

I also absolutely cannot accept that his status is incomparably noble!

A strong sense of frustration and humiliation burned within Zhangsun Wuji, causing him immense pain.

If Qin Mu were just an ordinary scholar from a humble background, perhaps his heart would feel a bit better.

What Zhangsun Wuji cannot endure is that Qin Mu's background is even more noble than his own!

"Elder brother! Can you just watch as the people of both nations suffer in misery?"

"As the Prime Minister of Great Tang and head of all officials, you should be His Majesty's right-hand man, not the gate blocking the Great Tang's progress!"

"Qin Mu's background might bring a great turning point for the relationship between our two nations; you cannot disregard the people of Great Tang because of Chong'er's affair!"

Empress Zhangsun still did not want to give up.

A woman's intuition told her.

Qin Mu's background is definitely not simple!

Otherwise, her elder brother would not obstruct her in every way, unwilling to let her know.

"Enough!"

"What do the people of the world have to do with me?"

"In any case, the hatred of killing one's son is irreconcilable! You need not say more!"

"Crown Prince, send your mother back!"

Zhangsun Wuji did not want to hear Empress Zhangsun's voice anymore and shouted impatiently toward the inside of the room.

In the blink of an eye.

Li Chengqian walked out from inside, acting timid and submissive.

Li Chengqian had known the moment Empress Zhangsun entered.

He had heard their conversation clearly.

When Empress Zhangsun was about to learn of Qin Mu's background, Li Chengqian was so nervous his heart almost jumped into his throat.

Fortunately, Zhangsun Wuji regained his reason in time.

Otherwise.

The consequences would have been truly unimaginable!

"Qian'er..."

Empress Zhangsun looked at her son after their long separation, filled with joy, and hurried forward.

Of course.

Empress Zhangsun had also seen Li Chengqian earlier at the entrance of the inn.

But at that time, Zhangsun Chong was like a mad dog, biting whoever he could, and Empress Zhangsun had no time to attend to Li Chengqian.

"Qian'er, why did you come here with your uncle?"

"How is the imperial court now? How is your father? Mother sees that you have gained weight recently; how is your health?"

Empress Zhangsun, like every loving mother in the world, kept showing concern for her son.

"Mother, I am fine. Uncle asked me to see you off, you... you should go first!"

Li Chengqian kept his head down, not even looking at Empress Zhangsun, just wanting her to leave quickly.

He was inherently a cold-hearted person.

Now that he knew his own background, he had even less affection for Li Er and Empress Zhangsun.

To be frank.

Even that dead male favorite, Chengxin, had received more love from Li Chengqian than Li Er and Empress Zhangsun combined!

"Qian'er?"

Empress Zhangsun was stunned.

She had imagined a scene of maternal kindness and filial piety after reuniting with Li Chengqian.

Now, Li Chengqian's tone was so cold it was as if he didn't recognize her.

What has happened to Qian'er?

"Mother, please go!"

Li Chengqian did not care about Empress Zhangsun's thoughts, walked to the door on his own, and made a gesture of invitation.

Zhangsun Wuji watched all this coldly from the side, feeling very satisfied in his heart.

Very good!

He treats even his own mother like this; it seems he can be completely controlled by me.

Then the next step is to seize the throne!

As long as he is controlled and treated as a puppet, wouldn't that be no different from being the Emperor himself?

Chong'er!