"promise!"

Before long, Li Jue, carrying Li Shimin's edict, rode back to Chang'an with Sun Simiao on a fast horse.

After Li Jue left, Li Shimin looked at Li Jue's departing figure and murmured to himself.

"I have entrusted the entire city of Chang'an to you. If you wish to avenge your father, this is the best opportunity!"

Zhang Anan was startled upon hearing this, only then realizing the extent of the power His Majesty had just granted to Li Jue.

Compared to the Xuanwu Gate Incident, Li Jue now only lacks the phrase "control over the troops of the realm"!

"Your Majesty...should we send someone to keep him in check, lest the eldest grandson of the legitimate wife go astray?"

Li Shimin smiled indifferently.

"Need not!"

"As the saying goes, 'If you employ someone, don't doubt them; if you doubt someone, don't employ them.' I believe my grandson would never commit treason!"

Although Zhang Anan greatly admired Li Jue, he was a staunch supporter of Li Er at heart and would inevitably stand on the same side as Li Er in crucial moments.

Now that Li Jue has the means to rebel, he is very worried.

"Your Majesty, your eldest grandson doesn't usually show you much respect and often complains..."

Upon hearing this, Li Shimin glanced at Zhang Anan with considerable surprise, a mocking expression on his face.

"What's wrong with you today? Don't you usually take that bastard's side?"

Zhang Anan smiled bitterly upon hearing this.

"Your Majesty, this old servant does indeed favor the eldest grandson, but this old servant cares more about you!"

Li Shimin was deeply moved by these words and patted Zhang Anan's arm heavily.

"It's true what they say: new clothes are worse than old ones, but old friends are worse than new ones!"

"But don't worry, this child won't do anything rebellious!"

"Although this child often speaks strangely, he has great respect for me and cares deeply about the Tang Dynasty. Otherwise, he wouldn't have listened to his aunt and given up his official position in the Turkic Khaganate to return to the Tang Dynasty!"