Chapter 167 Wei Shuyu Rebukes Li Shimin

Are you saying I am unfilial?

Li Shimin narrowed his eyes, his tone was deep, and his imperial aura emanated from his entire body.

Old Wei is one thing, after all, so many years have passed...

What right do you, Xiao Wei, have to dare to criticize me to my face?

While Old Wei is away, I'll teach you a lesson, you little brat!

"Your Majesty is wise."

Wei Shuyu stated bluntly, "I am a junior imperial physician and have the right to monitor your every word and action..."

Li Shimin was taken aback.

I almost forgot about that.

"Then tell me, where have I been unfilial?"

Li Shimin snorted coldly: "If you can't give me a proper explanation today, I will remove you from your position as Inspector General."

As he spoke, Li Shimin's eyes grew brighter and brighter.

With Father Emperor and Wei Zheng away, isn't this the perfect opportunity?

At that time, Wei Shuyu will be dismissed from his post.

Hmph, let's see what Old Wei can say now...

"Has Your Majesty visited the Emperor Emeritus these days?" Wei Shuyu asked.

Li Shimin was taken aback.

"Do you think I have time these days?" Li Shimin sneered.

Earthquakes and floods struck again.

Li Shimin truly had no time.

"Then what about the Crown Prince and the Prince of Wei?" Wei Shuyu asked another question.

"How would I know?" Li Shimin said impatiently.

"If Your Majesty does not know, I can tell you..."

Wei Shuyu began to explain: "Neither the Crown Prince nor the Prince of Wei has ever visited the Emperor Emeritus!"

"On the contrary, the Emperor Emeritus visited them several times, but does His Majesty know the result?"

"The result was that the Crown Prince and the Prince of Wei avoided meeting them!"

As Wei Shuyu recounted his story, Li Shimin's brow furrowed almost imperceptibly.

He knew all of this, of course.

He had been keeping an eye on the Emperor Emeritus's whereabouts.

"Your Majesty forbids the retired emperor from meeting with his ministers and princes, which I can understand."

“But the Crown Prince and the Prince of Wei, being your sons, are clearly not in this category.”

Why are they avoiding seeing the retired emperor?

Wei Shuyu's speech was quite impassioned.

"What does this have to do with me?"

Li Shimin raised his eyelids slightly: "I am neither the Crown Prince nor the Prince of Wei."

"His Majesty."

Wei Shuyu suddenly raised his voice: "If a son is not taught, it is the father's fault. Does Your Majesty wish to discuss the Three Character Classic with me?"

Li Shimin frowned.

I feel slightly dissatisfied with the actions of Li Chengqian and Li Tai.

But he couldn't blame the other party.

As Wei Shuyu said, he himself had not visited them, so what reason did he have to blame Li Chengqian and the other man?

You've gone off on a tangent.

Li Shimin steered the conversation back on track: "What I mean is, what do your words have to do with my filial impiety?"

"Is it alright?"

Wei Shuyu suddenly laughed: "Then what does Your Majesty think filial piety is?"

"I have already provided Father with the best living conditions!" Li Shimin replied without hesitation.

"wrong."

Wei Shuyu shook his head: "His Majesty thought you gave the Emperor Emeritus the best of everything, but what's the reality..."

"The life of the retired emperor was not much different from before!"

No difference?

Li Shimin was immediately enraged.

"In terms of clothing, food, housing, and transportation, I treat my father better than I do myself."

Li Shimin shouted sternly.

His voice was strong and powerful, full of confidence!

He wasn't bragging, but he was really good to Li Yuan.

Even when Li Yuan insulted him unreasonably, he never talked back.

If it were any other emperor, who could tolerate this?

"Yeah?"

Wei Shuyu smiled nonchalantly, then began counting on his fingers: "Clothing, food, shelter, and transportation, right?"

"The robe was a dragon robe, which the retired emperor basically never had the opportunity to wear."

"The food is just more dishes, but the Emperor Emeritus is too old to chew."

"The residence is a palace; the retired emperor still resides in the Da'an Palace."

"Where can the retired emperor go besides the palace?"

"Your Majesty, I would like to ask you a question: In what ways has the life of the Retired Emperor changed?"

These words completely baffled Li Shimin.

Upon closer reflection, it really makes sense.

"Isn't Your Majesty curious about what the Emperor Emeritus said to me?"

Wei Shuyu took out a few sheets of paper: "You'll understand once you see these."

After Wang De took it, he handed it to Li Shimin.

When Li Shimin saw it, his pupils suddenly contracted...

The paper was covered with names and information about the supplies.

These were all things that Li Yuan gave to his children.

What does this mean?

Li Shimin's expression turned serious.

"These are all supplies that the Emperor Emeritus wanted to prepare for his children."

"What I wish to tell Your Majesty is..."

"An old man's greatest wish is simply that his children are well."

"And the only way for children to show filial piety is to visit their elderly parents more often."

After Wei Shuyu finished speaking, it was thought that Li Shimin would soften his heart.

Who would have thought that Li Shimin not only ignored the advice, but became even more enraged.

Does it matter?

All that could be heard were cold and ruthless words coming from Li Shimin's mouth.

Um?

Wei Shuyu's eyes narrowed.

I'm a little confused.

"I have already given the Emperor Emeritus the best of everything!" Li Shimin reiterated once again.

Wei Shuyu's pupils suddenly contracted.

In Li Shimin's eyes, Li Yuan was not only his father, but also an absolute tool.

Li Yuan's existence was primarily to fulfill Li Shimin's political objectives.

It would be best to ease tensions with Li Yuan.

If the situation cannot be eased, Li Shimin doesn't care.

This is difficult.

Wei Shuyu's expression turned serious.

"Your Majesty, the Emperor Emeritus has already made concessions," Wei Shuyu advised.

“I also gave him the best of everything!” Li Shimin retorted.

"Your Majesty, please watch your words."

Wei Shuyu's expression grew increasingly solemn: "The Emperor Emeritus is your father. If word gets out, you will be condemned."

"Are you teaching me how to do things?"

Li Shimin's voice was cold, with a hint of murderous intent.

"His Majesty."

Wei Shuyu was not afraid at all; instead, he stepped forward and said, "I am a junior official in charge of supervision, and it is my duty to advise you on your words and deeds!"

"Your official position is nothing but a joke," Li Shimin replied dismissively.

"Then let my dad come?"

Wei Shuyu asked indifferently.

"..."

Li Shimin's murderous intent vanished, replaced by astonishment.

Calling someone "Dad" at the drop of a hat? Is that how you behave?

"Your Majesty doesn't really mean much, but since Your Majesty has already done everything perfectly in terms of living conditions, why can't you show more concern for the Emperor Emeritus?"

"From a political point of view..."

"His Majesty occasionally takes a moment to visit the Emperor Emeritus, which doesn't require much effort at all."

"On the contrary, it can silence public opinion."

"From the perspective of filial piety..."

"Your Majesty is the son of the retired emperor; this is what you should do."

As Wei Shuyu recounted his story, Li Shimin gradually calmed down.

"Your Majesty, please take another look at this..."

Wei Shuyu then took out a jade ruyi from his sleeve.

The moment Li Shimin saw it, he was stunned for a long time.

How could he not recognize his mother's belongings!