Chapter 674

Li Er was startled.

He hadn't thought of this.

Thinking about it now, Li Ke was indeed quite suitable.

Being a member of the imperial family, he would certainly prioritize the interests of the Great Tang imperial court.

He himself was skilled in both civil and military arts, just lacking in experience.

This trip to ransom the people was an excellent opportunity for experience.

"That's right, why didn't I think of that? Ke'er is indeed the best candidate!"

Li Er looked at Li Tai with emotion.

"Qingque, at a time like this, it is you who can share Father's worries; Father is very gratified!"

Li Tai raised the corners of his mouth, revealing a faint smile.

"Thank you for the praise, Father! This son cannot bear to see Father working so hard; being able to share Father's worries is this son's honor."

In fact, this was a conspiracy of Li Tai's.

Long before he arrived, he had already planned this move.

If Li Ke served as an envoy to Great Qin, he would inevitably be pushed into the faction that leaned toward Great Qin.

He would be feared by the major noble families, and thus, they would never support him.

In this way, without the support of the noble families, it would be impossible for Li Ke to obtain the position of Crown Prince.

Once this matter succeeded, he would have one less major threat.

Li Er never imagined that his own son could be so calculating.

He thought Li Tai was purely thinking for his sake.

His mood brightened a little.

"Qingque, accompany Father to listen to some music."

"This son obeys the decree!"

Li Tai was also willing to stay by Li Er's side more often to build up his favor with his father.

In the palace's music bureau, several musicians were summoned to perform for this royal father and son.

As the music began to play.

Li Tai felt something was not quite right.

After listening carefully, he asked in confusion.

"Father, why does this music sound somewhat like Great Qin's new pop songs?"

Li Er gave Li Tai an approving smile.

"Not bad, it is indeed your sister Changle's song. I bought a music score in Chang'an and brought it back." Li Tai's expression was strange.

Changle was his own sister, and Empress Zhangsun was his own mother. Yet, both of them had stayed in Chang'an and were unwilling to return.

This gave Li Tai a feeling of being abandoned.

"Father, Changle has already been poisoned by Great Qin; does she really like everything about Great Qin that much?"

Li Tai's words caused Li Er to fall into silence.

He had also thought about this question countless times.

His own Empress and daughter had actually chosen to abandon him just to stay in Great Qin.

To this day, he still hadn't figured out why.

And it was precisely because he couldn't figure it out that he listened to this song.

He hoped to find the answer in the song.

"Qingque, do you think Great Qin has an attraction? Why could it lure both your mother and sister away?"

A soul-searching question!

Li Tai had never been to Great Qin, let alone met Qin Mu.

In his mind, they had all been bewitched by Qin Mu!

"Father, Qin Mu is likely a master at bewitching people's hearts, especially skilled at deceiving women!"

"This time, the abduction of the noble families' daughters was very strange. This son heard that those women voluntarily followed people out of the city to the riverbank and were easily abducted."

"Doesn't this show that Great Qin might have a special ability to deceive women!"

Inadvertently, Li Er was stung by his son's words.

He had spoken with Empress Zhangsun several times.

Ever since Empress Zhangsun was abducted by Qin Mu, her attitude toward him had changed drastically.

He had once suspected that there was something going on between Empress Zhangsun and Qin Mu.

Later, he was scolded severely by Empress Zhangsun.

Even his daughter Changle had stopped liking him as a father.

"Sigh, if Great Qin truly possesses this ability to specifically deceive women, I'm afraid those noble young ladies won't be coming back either!"

Li Tai's heart stirred.

Speaking to this point, a flash of inspiration struck him, and he saw an opportunity.

"Father, if those noble young ladies really aren't coming back, why not let the Prince of Wu assassinate them? In any case, we cannot let them stay in Chang'an and disgrace our Great Tang noble families!"

These words were exactly the same as those of the major noble families.

Li Er did not suspect anything.

"Do you think Ke'er can handle it?"

Li Tai hoped Li Ke could handle it.

If Li Ke killed so many noble young ladies in public in Chang'an, he would very likely be captured by Qin Mu and beheaded.

This was the result he was looking forward to most.

"Father, the Prince of Wu should have sufficient ability. If Cheng Yaojin is also made his deputy, it will surely be foolproof!"