Chapter 954

Jin Ling City.

Li Er has been sitting in the imperial palace these days, and the more he thinks, the more wrong it tastes.

He always feels, how did he become such a miserable Emperor?

The most trusted Zhangsun Wuji is now also hiding things from him and starting to make small moves.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the Prince of Wei has returned!"

"Li Tai?"

Li Er was overjoyed.

How long has Li Tai been trapped in India?

The son is no longer close to him.

Making Li Er's hope go from thick to thin, he didn't dare to hold too much expectation for his son's return.

Unexpectedly, at this time, he suddenly returned!

"Quickly proclaim! Let me take a good look at my son, has he lost weight during these days?"

Li Er's happiness in his heart for Li Tai's return was not faked.

For the ministers in the court, he didn't dare to trust anyone too much.

Nowadays, only the son with blood relationship can let him slightly put down his guard.

In Li Er's heart, he already had an idea.

Cultivate Li Tai well, and then establish him as the Crown Prince.

For these old ministers in the court, find an opportunity to get rid of one or two. Let Li Tai take the opportunity to support his people to the top. Li Er is really somewhat tired of being this Emperor.

Maybe one day, he will directly abdicate and become the Retired Emperor, which is also possible.

But this was just a sudden thought; Li Er hadn't thought it through carefully and wouldn't do it for the time being.

Li Tai and Pei Lüshi both arrived at the main hall, covered in dust.

"Subjects Li Tai (Pei Lüshi) greet Your Majesty!"

Their voices carried choking sobs. Looking at their dusty appearance, one knew they had suffered a lot on the road.

However, it's good to be back!

Li Er stretched out his trembling hand.

"My son, quickly rise!"

Li Tai stood up, but Pei Lüshi bowed his waist and didn't dare to stand.

Just now the Emperor said very clearly, "My son, quickly rise." He, Pei Lüshi, is just Pei Ji's son.

No one noticed Pei Lüshi's awkward situation.

Seeing his father, Li Tai was somewhat too excited for a moment, trembling and incoherent.

"Father, this son almost couldn't come back this time!

That Wang Xuance was too much, actually capturing all my attendants to be coolies to repair the city wall. If it weren't for Pei Ji using food to exchange for my return, I fear I would never see Father again!" After saying this, he squeezed out a few tears.

On the surface, it looked sincere.

Li Er had a general understanding of Li Tai's experience of escaping danger.

"Where is Pei Ji? Why didn't he come back with you?"

Only then did Li Tai think of Pei Ji, who saved him from danger.

"Father, Pei Ji said he wanted to stay in India, it seems there is some secret mission to execute.

This son didn't want to get involved in those dangerous things, so I didn't ask much and came back by myself."

Li Er was somewhat speechless about this approach of Li Tai.

He still hasn't established the sense of responsibility to be the Crown Prince and govern the world.

Under the whole heaven, is it not the king's land; on the shores of the land, are they not the king's subjects!

Is this sentence just shouted in vain?

To be an Emperor, one must first learn to be responsible for every inch of territory and every citizen.

Not to mention that Pei Ji is not an ordinary person, but a special envoy sent by the Great Tang, and even more so a benefactor who saved Li Tai.

Treating Pei Ji like this...

Forget it!

Li Er didn't want to be too harsh on Li Tai about this matter.

"The affairs of India concern national secrets; it is a good thing that you don't know."

Li Er could only excuse Li Tai like this.

"Qingque, since you are back, take a good rest for a few days and nourish your body.

Afterward, I have important matters to hand over to you!"

Hearing this, Li Tai became nervous again.

"Father, this time it won't be about being an envoy again, right?

This son is exhausted from the journey and somewhat tired; I can't run far anymore. I can only handle things within the capital."

Li Er frowned.

Li Tai's literary talent is very good, and he was very pleasing to him before.

But now it seems he is not material for an Emperor.

But Li Er has no other choice; among the direct descendants, only Li Tai and Li Zhi are left. And Li Zhi is just a three-year-old child.

He feels that he hasn't abdicated so quickly and still has time to educate his son.

He waved his hand and let Li Tai withdraw.

At this time, Li Er noticed that there was still a person bowing on the main hall. Waist bent, head lowered.

Pei Lüshi!

"Your father works hard for the country, at such an old age, still staying in that war-torn land of India, his loyalty is commendable!

You also escorted the Prince of Wei back and made great contributions.

I promote you to be the Chief Clerk of the Prince of Wei's Mansion, and you will assist the Prince of Wei with your heart in the future."