While Li Zhi was hitting the wall, Li Tai also heard the news that Li Jue had returned to Chang'an.

"What? Li Jue is back?"

"yes!"

"Not only has the eldest grandson returned, but he has also brought back His Majesty's edict, taking over the military and political power in Chang'an!"

"What?"

Li Tai was taken aback by these words, and then said sourly.

"It seems that Father really intends to pass the throne to this grandson!"

Yan Wan was startled when she heard this, thinking that her husband should not compete with her nephew.

"My lord, I think Li Jue is quite good; he is much more composed than my elder brother was back then!"

Li Tai nodded upon hearing this.

"really!"

"If Father Emperor truly passes the throne to Li Jue, I will have no complaints and am willing to serve as a leisurely prince under him!"

"Your Highness, is that really what you think?"

Li Tai smiled wryly upon hearing this.

What else can I do?

"It's one thing to compete with his father, but to compete with this grandson would be utterly shameful!"

Yan Wan chuckled upon hearing this, finally feeling relieved.

But that's just how her husband is—full of talent and arrogant. Even when it comes to vying for the throne, he only feels that he is more suitable than Li Chengqian, rather than truly coveting the position.

"My lord, even if you cannot be the emperor, you can still emulate Yi Yin and Zhuge Liang and become a wise minister!"

"In this way, you will not only realize your ambitions, but also leave your name in history and become a wise king and a wise minister!"

Li Tai was very tempted by this, but he knew the rules of the Tang Dynasty that once someone became a prince, they could not stay in the capital.

"well!"

"I would like to help that bastard, but he doesn't care about me at all!"

Just as Li Tai was feeling sorry for himself, he suddenly heard the steward calling out.

"Your Highness, the eldest grandson of the legitimate wife requests an audience!"

"What?"

Li Tai was shocked when he heard this, and ran out barefoot.

"Husband, the shoes... the shoes..."

Upon hearing his beloved concubine's call, Li Tai realized that he had been so excited that he had forgotten to put on his shoes. He hurriedly ran back to put them on and then jogged all the way to the front hall.

As he approached the front hall, he suddenly slowed his pace, not only regulating his breathing but also having his beloved concubine help him straighten his clothes.

"My beloved concubine, how do I look now?"

"Elegant and dashing!"

Upon hearing Yan Wan's assessment, Li Tai burst into laughter and entered the living room. Before even seeing Li Jue, he let out a loud "Aow!" that nearly scared the entire manor to death.

"Nephew, let's rebel together, hahaha!"