Li Zhi's teachings to the Crown Prince were quickly transmitted through the Secretariat to the Chancellery, and then to the Ministry of Personnel, where Changsun Wuji was in charge.

After reading the contents of the Crown Prince's teachings, Changsun Wuji couldn't help but smile with satisfaction.

Changsun Wuji signed his name and affixed his seal to the Crown Prince's seal, then handed it to his subordinates.

"Implement this throughout the land immediately!"

"promise!"

After his subordinates relayed the Crown Prince's teachings, Changsun Wuji sighed softly as he gazed at the beautiful scenery outside the window.

The Crown Prince has finally grown up!

As Si Zi's maternal uncle, Changsun Wuji was also very concerned about his niece who had been frail and sickly since childhood.

However, he was also very clear in his heart that even the divine doctor Sun was helpless against Si Zi's illness, let alone ordinary quack doctors.

Therefore, Li Zhi's instruction to the Crown Prince was more for Li Shimin's benefit, to show Li Shimin how much he, as the elder brother, cared for his younger sister.

"Someone come here!"

"Bring back the Crown Prince's sect!"

"Lord Changsun, what is the reason for this?"

"Although His Majesty has entrusted the Crown Prince with overseeing the country, the Crown Prince is still young. Whatever decrees the Crown Prince issues, it would be best to submit them to His Majesty for review before issuing them!"

"The adults are so thoughtful!"

When Changsun Wuji heard his subordinates' flattery, a barely perceptible smile appeared on his lips.

What does it matter if he was thoughtful or not? He just wanted His Majesty to see the Crown Prince's filial piety and brotherly love.

Changsun Wuji retrieved the Crown Prince's teachings and immediately ordered them to be delivered to the Hundred Cavalry Guard station outside Xuanwu Gate, so that they could present the teachings to His Majesty for review.

In fact, Changsun Wuji didn't need to go to such trouble. He had already guessed that His Majesty was at Sanglin Manor. However, as a subject, he had to uphold his duties. Since His Majesty said he was in Xianyang, he would assume that His Majesty was staying at Xianyang Palace.

After doing all this, Changsun Wuji strolled over to the Imperial Clan Court and chatted with Li Daozong, the head of the Imperial Clan Court.

"Old Li, I didn't expect you to actually be here!"

Under normal circumstances, there's not much to do at the Imperial Clan Court, and Li Daozong, as the head of the Imperial Clan Court, doesn't need to clock in every day.

It was only because of the incident involving Princess Changsha that His Majesty personally issued an edict ordering the Imperial Clan Court to revise the genealogy and compile all the achievements and past deeds of the imperial clan within three generations.

Actually, there's not much to organize. The Li Tang dynasty only lasted two generations. Apart from the princes who participated in the wars during the founding of the dynasty, the princes born after the founding of the dynasty only received stipends.

But Li Daozong still dared not be negligent. He guessed that the emperor was deliberately making things difficult for him, just because he didn't want to see him idle.

"What can I do if I'm not here? His Majesty was already angry with me last time because of the Princess of Changsha. If I dare to disobey him again, His Majesty can dismiss me from my post!"

Upon hearing this, Changsun Wuji burst into laughter.

"You're just too straightforward! You believe everything the princess of Changsha says!"

"Don't you even think about it? Of all the princesses born to the Emperor Emeritus, which one of them is easy to deal with?"

Upon hearing this, Li Daozong sighed inwardly.

"well!"

"I see now, I shouldn't have meddled in this business!"

"Oh, by the way, what are you doing here, old man? You didn't come here to laugh at me, did you?"

Changsun Wuji smiled upon hearing this.

"Of course not!"

"But since it's almost the end of the year, I'd like to ask if, as in previous years, all members of the imperial family will be invited to the palace to offer congratulations!"

Li Daozong frowned upon hearing this.

"Isn't this the case every year? Why can't this year be an exception?"

Changsun Wuji smiled slightly upon hearing this.

"You are unaware that His Majesty is not currently in the palace; he appears to be staying in Xianyang Palace."

"ah?"

Li Daozong immediately flew into a rage upon hearing this.

"The New Year is almost here, why is His Majesty not staying at Taiji Palace but running to Xianyang Palace!"

Upon hearing this, Changsun Wuji helplessly spread his hands.

"Who knows..."

"I dare not ask, nor can I find His Majesty to ask, so I have no choice but to come and ask you!"

Upon hearing this, Li Daozong was immediately filled with a sense of responsibility, and he threw down the pile of genealogies in his hand and left.

"I'll go to Xianyang right now and ask His Majesty!"

In fact, he had long been tired of this job, and going to Xianyang to see His Majesty was just an excuse to slack off.

Li Daozong set off on a fast horse, accompanied by a dozen or so guards.

As Changsun Wuji watched Li Daozong's departing figure, a sly smile crept across his face.

Go ahead, go ahead!

We must quickly bring His Majesty back!

What's going on with His Majesty not being in the palace during the Lunar New Year?

Although Changsun Wuji's actions were driven by personal motives—he did not want His Majesty to become too close to his eldest grandson—in a fair sense, they were primarily for the benefit of the court.

After all, His Majesty is very busy on New Year's Day, as he has to host banquets for both civil and military officials and members of the royal family.

If His Majesty does not show up on New Year's Day, it will surely arouse suspicion among the officials.

Li Daozong arrived at Xianyang Palace quickly, but was completely dumbfounded after asking the officials there.

"Lord Zongzheng, His Majesty didn't come at all!"

"That's impossible! Changsun Wuji said His Majesty has come to Xianyang!"

"Then I have no idea. Why don't you ask someone else?"

Li Daozong thought to himself, "Who else can I ask?" But just as he was thinking this, he saw Yuchi Fan carrying large and small packages passing by the gate of Xianyang Palace.

Upon seeing this, Li Daozong rushed forward and grabbed Yuchi Fan.

"Boy, where did you hide His Majesty?!"

Upon hearing this, Yuchi Fan was completely terrified. He wouldn't dare to hide His Majesty even if he had a thousand lives!

"Lord Zongzheng, I cannot bear such words. How could I dare to conceal His Majesty?"

"Then tell me, where is His Majesty?"

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