Chapter 113 The Emperor Emeritus Has a Brain Disease?

"The...Emperor Emeritus".

Changsun Wuji covered his head, his face showing fear.

"Entering the capital without an imperial edict is tantamount to treason, but not a real treason."

Li Yuan walked up to Changsun Wuji and, looking down at him, shouted, "Besides, Wu Shihuo didn't bring a single soldier with him. As the Minister of Works of the Tang Dynasty, do you not even have the slightest ability to argue right and wrong...?"

"Cough cough..."

Just as he was getting into a good rant, a cough suddenly rang in his ears.

Looking in the direction of the sound, they saw Wei Shuyu looking up at the roof, seemingly indifferent.

Li Yuan suddenly awoke with a start...

Yes, we have to stick to the plan.

There will be plenty of time to show off later!

"Your Majesty, I...I know I was wrong." Changsun Wuji admitted defeat.

Admit your mistake?

It's too late!

I even beat up my own grandson, how do you think you can escape?

Li Yuan, as if possessed by a tyrant, began to punch and kick.

Ping ping pong pong...

A familiar scene has unfolded once again.

Li Chengqian and Li Tai twitched their eyes and silently mourned for Changsun Wuji.

Changsun Wuji dared not retaliate and could only cover his head and endure it.

"Behave with integrity and respect for virtue, quickly..." Li Shimin hurriedly shouted.

The historian excitedly wrote: "During the court assembly, the Emperor Emeritus brutally beat the Minister of Works, Changsun Wuji, smashing the imperial seal against him and using both hands and feet. His Majesty ordered Cheng Yaojin and Yuchi Gong to come to his rescue..."

After finishing, he raised his head and continued to focus his burning gaze on the 'battlefield'.

"Who dares to come over?"

Li Yuan picked up the imperial seal and glared menacingly at Cheng Yaojin and Yuchi Gong, declaring, "I'll smash their heads open!"

Bang.

As soon as he finished speaking, another imperial seal smashed onto Changsun Wuji's forehead.

Changsun Wuji was completely stunned...

Tell them not to come any closer, then go ahead and smash them!

Why are you hitting me?

"Your Majesty, please do not act rashly!"

Cheng Yaojin and the other man offered their advice.

However, Li Yuan was not swayed by this and raised the imperial seal as if to smash it down on the two men...

"I'm telling you, I can't beat you, but believe me or not, if anyone dares to touch me, I'll be lying on the ground!"

The two of them stopped in their tracks, their eyes widening in surprise...

Where did you learn such shameless behavior?

Then he cast a helpless glance at Li Shimin.

This retired emperor is an old man with nothing but bones.

You can't hit them, you can't scold them, you can't even touch them.

What if he really does end up lying on the ground...

Being infamous for eternity is the least of my worries!

Who knows, we might both be able to meet our ancestors in the afterlife tomorrow.

"Step back!"

Li Shimin flicked his sleeve and stepped forward...

The ministers dared not, the crown prince, and the King of Wei were beaten.

Only I can intervene personally!

If Li Yuan continues to act recklessly, will the court still be a court?

"Father, you've gone too far."

Li Shimin stepped forward to help him up.

Li Yuan turned around instinctively...

Then……

Bang.

An elbow strike, by sheer coincidence, landed squarely on Li Shimin's face.

Li Shimin grunted and took two steps back.

I'll f*** your mother!

The assembled officials all gasped, then lowered their heads, silently reciting: "Do not look at what is improper, do not listen to what is improper..."

But soon, one by one, they pricked up their ears, their little eyes constantly darting forward...

I...I was actually beaten?

Li Shimin touched his cheek, his eyes filled with disbelief.

After ascending the throne, he had not been attacked for seven whole years.

It's still on the face!

No one dared to utter a sound.

Wei Zheng and Wei Shuyu both dared not.

But there was one person...

"Oh dear, Your Majesty, are you alright?"

The loyal protector of his master, Wang De, is now online.

He jogged over to Li Shimin's side and kindly helped him up.

Then he looked at Li Yuan: "Your Majesty, the Emperor Emeritus, is the ruler of a country, you...you...sigh..."

All that remains is a long sigh.

"Are you teaching me how to do things?"

Li Yuan glared, and his imperial aura emanated from him.

"This servant...this servant..."

Wang De was so frightened that his legs went weak and his teeth chattered.

"Scared?"

"Too late!"

Li Yuan grabbed Wang De, picked up the imperial seal, and smashed it onto Wang De's forehead with a bang!

Wang De immediately collapsed to the ground.

How come I wasn't knocked unconscious?

That won't do.

What if I end up like Changsun Wuji, being targeted by the retired emperor?

With a flick of her tongue and a roll of her eyelids, the servant fainted.

Wei Shuyu stole a glance.

You didn't just faint, you died...

Your acting is so bad, even Little Jiji is better than you!

"Li Junxian!"

Li Shimin was finally enraged: "Take the retired emperor back to Da'an Palace..."

Splash...

Li Junxian entered the hall with a team of imperial guards.

Cheng Yaojin and Yuchi Gong dared not make a move because they valued their reputation.

The Imperial Guards were different.

They'd love for their names to be written into history books.

"His Majesty!"

Just then, Wei Shuyu stepped forward and said, "The Emperor Emeritus is old."

So what if you get old!

Li Shimin's face was extremely gloomy: "This is the imperial court. Even if he is the retired emperor, he cannot act so recklessly!"

"Your Majesty, please calm down."

Wei Shuyu glanced at Li Yuan...

Li Yuan understood, threw down the imperial seal, and immediately sat on the ground and burst into tears.

"I have a disobedient son! How dare he lecture me!"

"I am old and have not enjoyed any happiness. I still have to suffer from my son's temper."

"My life is so miserable, is there anyone who will stand up for me...?"

Still dare to act?

Just as Li Shimin was about to launch his attack, Wei Shuyu spoke up again...

"Your Majesty, the rumors circulating that the Emperor Emeritus is seriously ill are not unfounded!"

"The Emperor Emeritus is suffering from a brain disease, and his condition is critical."

"This illness comes and goes, and I have difficulty controlling my emotions..."

Brain disease?

Li Shimin was taken aback.

He looked at Li Yuan again; not a single tear fell from his eyes, he was just wailing there.

"You beast, what are you looking at? Do you think I'm not miserable enough?"

Li Yuan picked up the imperial seal again and was about to beat Li Shimin with great force.

Li Shimin couldn't help but take a few steps back.

If you really get beaten up, you won't even have a chance to argue your case.

“Your Majesty the Emperor Emeritus, that’s His Majesty, your son!” Wei Shuyu quickly embraced Li Yuan.

"My son is not a good person."

"His Majesty is the emperor; we should give him some face..."

"You are a loyal subject, I will listen to you."

Li Yuan glanced at the assembled officials, who immediately lowered their heads.

The two chatted idly for a while...

"His Majesty."

Wei Shuyu bowed to Li Shimin and said, "The Emperor Emeritus is old and suffers from a brain disease."

What's wrong with brain disease?

Does having a brain disease mean you can do whatever you want?

Li Shimin was wary of Li Yuan, fearing that he might act rashly and strike him with the imperial seal.

"The Emperor Emeritus is sixty-eight years old. His old friend, Pei Ji, has passed away, Feng Deyi has died of illness, and Wu Shihuo has been captured..."

Wei Shuyu listed the names of several of Li Yuan's former subordinates.

"Now he's also suffering from a brain disease. Your Majesty, the Emperor Emeritus is a pitiful man..."

boom!

Li Shimin suddenly awoke from his dream...

At first he didn't understand, but when Wei Shuyu repeatedly mentioned brain disease, he finally realized what was going on.

Li Yuan is old!

Li Yuan's former subordinates either died or surrendered to him.

During the years since he ascended the throne, Li Yuan's former subordinates had long since become mere figureheads.

Even if they wanted to rebel, they would no longer pose a threat!

But that's only one aspect.

Secondly, and most importantly!

Compared to Li Yuan's former subordinates, Li Shimin was more wary of Li Yuan himself!

It is a fact that Li Shimin forced Li Yuan to abdicate.

This is something that almost everyone in the world knows.

For this reason, he could not kill Li Yuan...

He wants to preserve Li Yuanbo's reputation!

But keeping Li Yuan around would give some people with ulterior motives an excuse...

He feared that some people with ulterior motives might use Li Yuan's name to plot a rebellion.

Li Yuan's actions today, though seemingly absurd, are actually conveying a message to Li Shimin...

Li Yuan gave up the struggle.

After news of Li Yuan's brain ailment spread, those with ulterior motives could no longer use Li Yuan's name to cause trouble.

A brain disease alone has so many benefits...

First, it resolved the problem of Li Yuan's former subordinates, leaving them without a leader!

Second, it extinguished the ambitions of some people with ulterior motives, as they could no longer act in Li Yuan's name.

Third, it consolidated Li Shimin's imperial power. With Li Yuan ill, Li Shimin was the only remaining legitimate heir!

Fourth, Li Shimin and Li Yuan were irreconcilable enemies, but Li Shimin's brain disease became a link that eased their relationship.