Chapter 292

Qin Mu didn't care about these things at all.

Whether Empress Zhangsun wants to stay or leave with the Tang envoys is her own business.

"Your Majesty, Empress, your humble servant will keep watch outside."

Fang Xuanling tactfully left the room and closed the door.

The couple hadn't seen each other for a long time, so they must have a lot to say.

"Your subject pays respects to Your Majesty!" Empress Zhangsun took the initiative to bow.

Time flies!

In the blink of an eye.

I can't remember how long it's been since I left Changancheng.

It feels like a lifetime ago!

Li Er nodded hurriedly, feeling deeply emotional: "Empress Zhangsun, these days have been hard on you. That kid Qin Mu didn't make things difficult for you, did he?"

Empress Zhangsun smiled and shook her head: "Don't worry, Your Majesty. Qin Mu has been very good to us mother and daughter and has never made things difficult for us."

"Then I can rest easy." Li Er breathed a sigh of relief and then said: "By the way, Empress Zhangsun, last time you said you wanted to stay and find out the real reason for Qin Mu's defection from Great Tang. I wonder if you have discovered anything?"

Back then.

Empress Zhangsun insisted on staying by Qin Mu's side, which Li Er did not approve of.

As the dignified Empress of Great Tang, staying in the palace of another country is really not a decent thing.

Now that so many things have happened.

Li Er naturally hopes that Empress Zhangsun will stay by his side.

Empress Zhangsun smiled bitterly and shook her head: "It is my incompetence; I haven't found out clearly."

Li Er nodded, not surprised at all.

Although Qin Mu is a youth, he is deep in thought.

How could he easily trust others?

What's more.

Qin Mu has been blinded by hatred.

Li Er had already seen through it.

Even if Qin Mu said what exactly happened, he would never give up his plan for revenge.

A broken mirror cannot be mended.

The past cannot be changed either!

"Your Majesty..."

"Empress Zhangsun..."

After a brief silence, Li Er and Empress Zhangsun opened their mouths at the same time.

The atmosphere was a bit awkward!

"You speak first," Li Er said.

Empress Zhangsun shook her head and smiled: "Your Majesty, you speak first!"

Originally, she had an inexplicable impulse in her heart...

She really hoped Li Er would know about Qin Mu's background.

If the Emperor knew, he would definitely be very happy, right?

But on second thought.

Empress Zhangsun felt some regret.

Must hold back!

Must not be too hasty!

If the Emperor knew about this, he would definitely find Qin Mu at all costs and reveal his identity to him.

Given Qin Mu's current attitude of disdain toward his own background, he would not only refuse to accept the Emperor but might even fight to the death on the spot.

What's more, Great Tang is currently at a critical stage of reform.

Once the Emperor learns of this, he will definitely be impatient to depose Crown Prince Li Chengqian.

That would be another huge uproar.

This matter must be handled more properly and calmly.

"Empress Zhangsun, there is one thing I have been thinking about on the way here; I wonder what your opinion is."

Just as Empress Zhangsun was thinking, Li Er's voice sounded slowly.

"Your Majesty, please speak freely."

Empress Zhangsun withdrew her thoughts and nodded.

"I... I want to reconsider the candidate for the Crown Prince."

After hesitating for a moment, Li Er stammered out his thoughts.

This matter had been lingering in his heart for a long time.

Especially recently.

Li Er found Li Chengqian displeasing in every way.

Not to mention his appearance and temperament, which simply didn't meet the standards of an Emperor.

Just in terms of ability, compared to Qin Mu, Li Chengqian is like heaven and earth!

There's no comparison at all.

If he were to inherit the throne, after I pass away, Great Tang would probably be handed over to Qin Mu.

Even I can barely withstand Qin Mu's schemes, let alone the mediocre Li Chengqian?

Wouldn't that just be handing over his head?

It would be better to reconsider and establish a new monarch; perhaps Great Tang would still have a glimmer of hope.

"Your Majesty, since you have already considered this, then I naturally have nothing to say."

Empress Zhangsun's expression was extremely calm, even a little joyful.

Great!

I was just worrying about how to tell the Emperor!

Cheng'er's position as Crown Prince should indeed be yielded to someone more worthy.

"Empress Zhangsun, you've changed!"

Li Er looked at Empress Zhangsun in disbelief, and a wave of bitterness suddenly arose in his heart.

Could it be,

Has Empress Zhangsun had a change of heart?