Chapter 195: Caught in a Dilemma? Look Ahead!
That's a brilliant move—a strategic retreat to advance.
This is also a move commonly used by military generals!
No matter what the blame is, just take it all on yourself.
The same principle applies.
With Li Xiaogong around, as long as Li Chongyi doesn't rebel, no one in the world can kill him!
Behind the screen.
As the crucial moment approached, Wu Qiqi tugged at Li Yuan's sleeve: "Your Majesty, the time has come for you to display your divine power."
"Yeah?"
Li Yuan, who was watching the show with amusement, suddenly frowned and quickly adopted a dignified posture.
"Prepare the carriages and set off for battle!"
"Okay."
The two of them jumped up and shouted in unison, "The Supreme Emperor has arrived!"
What?
The retired emperor is here again?
The sudden sound startled everyone in the court.
Looking around...
The group walked out through Li Shimin's private passage.
Choi Shin-ki and his buddy somehow got hold of two scepters and held them to their chests.
He held his head high, looking arrogant and overbearing.
Behind them, Wu Qiqi walked slowly, arm in arm with the Emperor Emeritus.
"Cough cough..."
Li Yuan coughed.
Everyone was confused.
"Cough cough..."
Li Yuan coughed again.
"Sir, is your throat bothering you?"
Choi Shin-ki turned around and asked.
Bang!
However, his response was a kick from Li Yuan.
I finally managed to show off in court, and you dare to walk ahead of me?
Beating you up would be too lenient.
"Godbase..."
Fang Yihao wanted to help him up.
You dare to stroll around in front of me?
He immediately followed suit and kicked her.
Bang.
The two of them piled on top of each other.
"Greetings to the Retired Emperor."
"Your subject greets Your Majesty..."
The courtiers and Li Shimin all bowed.
In reality, I was sweating profusely inside.
Who just said we can't fight in the Taiji Hall?
The retired emperor would use his hands and feet exclusively in the Taiji Hall.
No need for formalities.
Li Yuan waved his hand and leisurely walked to the dragon throne.
Just as he was about to seize Li Shimin's throne, he heard Li Xiaogong's voice.
"The Emperor Emeritus..."
Li Yuan's body trembled.
Li Xiaogong, who is usually very domineering, sounded aggrieved in his voice at this moment.
Li Yuan's former subordinates...
Li Xiaogong too!
Don't let Li Xiaogong's current arrogance fool you; when he followed Li Yuan in conquering the world, he was a spirited young man in his early twenties.
After Li Yuan abdicated, Li Xiaogong relinquished all power and became a leisurely prince.
Therefore, deep down, Li Yuan felt indebted to Li Xiaogong.
"Nephew."
Li Yuan paused, walked up to Li Xiaogong, and said, "Tell me, did Shimin bully you? I will stand up for you!"
Uh-huh?
Li Shimin was dumbfounded.
Didn't you see what happened behind the screen?
How can you all be blaming me?
"Your Majesty, I have simply not seen Your Majesty for so long, and I am overwhelmed with emotion."
Li Xiaogong came to his senses and gave a solemn explanation.
He was the Prince of Hejian, and Li Yuan was the Retired Emperor.
Privately, Li Shimin would never allow the two to have any interaction.
"well."
Li Yuan patted Li Xiaogong on the shoulder: "Let's have a couple of drinks tomorrow, uncle and nephew."
As the two exchanged pleasantries, the ministers' eyes flickered.
It seems... the retired emperor is on Li Xiaogong's side?
"The Retired Emperor".
Changsun Wuji immediately stepped forward: "Wei Shuyu intends to execute your nephew Li Chongyi. Please, you are the one to decide this matter."
Huh?
Li Yuan was taken aback.
What am I here for?
It seems to be about dealing with Li Xiaogong...
But my nephew is in such a bad situation, so I guess I should help him out.
And so, Li Yuan defected.
He strode up to Wei Shuyu and said, "Shuyu, look how hard it's been for my nephew. Can you please stop nagging me?"
"cannot!"
Wei Shuyu showed him no respect whatsoever.
Not giving me any face?
I am the Retired Emperor, I have swept across the world, I am the founding emperor of the Tang Dynasty...
"What if I were to order a pardon for Chongyi?"
Li Yuan roared.
"I would naturally not dare to disobey the Emperor Emeritus's orders."
Wei Shuyu returned the three blank imperial seals in his arms to Li Yuan, saying, "In that case, I have no choice but to resign."
What?
Resign from office?
If you resign, how can I scold this beast?
If you resign, how can I maintain my prestige?
If you resign, who will I ask for the money I invested?
You resigned from your post, your father...
Turning around, I saw Wei Zheng holding his official tablet, poised to take the step to impeach him...
"No, you cannot resign!"
Li Yuan roared even louder.
The Wei family father and son have resigned from their official posts, and I must return to that dark and gloomy Da'an Palace...
"Minister Wei is a pillar of the state; could it be that he has suffered some injustice?"
Li Yuan shouted righteously, "Tell me, did Shimin bully you? I will settle your score!"
As he spoke, he pushed the blank seal back.
Li Shimin was speechless.
You really try to pin everything on me!
"Your Majesty, was it wrong for Li Chongyi to smash up Wenyun Pavilion?"
"yes!"
"The Prince of Hejian wanted to beat my father. Was he wrong?"
"yes!"
"Then should I seek justice?"
"yes!"
After saying that, Wei Shuyu fell silent...
Li Yuan understood instantly!
What am I here for?
I'm here to show off in the imperial court.
I'm here to support Little Wei!
Turning around, Li Yuan strode aggressively toward Li Xiaogong.
"Nephew, why did you do this?"
Li Yuan immediately launched into a tirade of angry rebukes.
ah?
Now it was Li Xiaogong's turn to be dumbfounded.
Weren't you just now so aggressive, saying you wanted to stand up for me?
I'm your own nephew!
"Your Majesty, are you having a brain attack?"
Li Xiaogong asked a question subconsciously.
"Go to hell, you're having a brain attack."
Li Yuan glared at him: "Tell me, did your son vandalize the Wenyun Pavilion?"
Seeing Li Xiaogong remain silent and hesitant, Li Yuan raised his hand...
I got beaten up by you a lot when I was young!
"Right?"
Li Xiaogong quickly forced himself to admit it.
"Tell me, did you want to hit Wei Zheng?"
"Right?"
"So, are you wrong or not?"
"..."
Li Xiaogong felt extremely aggrieved: "Your Majesty, I am your nephew."
Li Yuan was taken aback.
yes.
Li Xiaogong is our nephew, and he is extremely loyal to us.
We must not bully him, and we must not let him suffer any injustice.
What to do when caught in a dilemma?
Look ahead!
Swish...
Li Yuan suddenly turned around and glared fiercely at Li Shimin!
We can't blame Xiao Wei, we can't blame Li Xiaogong...
Whose fault is it?
Upon seeing Li Yuan's gaze, Li Shimin's heart skipped a beat.
Really?
As Li Shimin predicted, things turned out as he had expected.
Li Yuan strode aggressively toward Li Shimin!
"You bastard!"
Li Yuan roared, "What kind of emperor are you? You can't even handle such a small matter!"
Everyone was dumbfounded.
Could it be that the Emperor Emeritus really has a brain disorder?
Why are you doing things haphazardly, all over the place?
"Father, I am handling it!"
Li Shimin tried to help Li Yuan up.
But would Li Yuan listen?
Li Xiaogong is my eldest nephew, and I feel sorry for him when he suffers injustice.
You wretched creature, I'm already being lenient by not hitting you!
"Is this what you call handling it?"
Li Yuan flicked his sleeves and pointed at Li Xiaogong: "Look at my nephew, how wronged he is! Is this how you treat your cousin?"
"In court discussions, reason prevails!"
Li Shimin patiently explained.
"What did you say?"
Li Yuan was furious, his roar echoing through the roof of the Taiji Hall: "If it weren't for your incompetence as my cousin, would I have let my brother suffer such injustice?"
"..."
Li Shimin was speechless.
How can you blame this on me?
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