Chapter 254 I finally have a reason to punish you
"Greetings, Father Emperor (Emperor Emeritus)."
Li Shimin, Wei Zheng, and others all bowed in greeting.
What brings you to Da'an Palace?
Li Yuan put away the rattan cane and replied with a displeased expression.
"Father, I have come to see Gao Ming."
Li Shimin straightened up.
Turning to Li Chengqian, he said, "You unfilial son, hurry up and apologize to your teacher Yao!"
Li Chengqian shrank his neck and didn't move.
He glanced weakly at Li Yuan.
"What did Gao Ming do wrong? Does he need to admit his mistake?"
Li Yuan stood in front of Li Chengqian like a fierce eagle protecting its cub!
Li Shimin frowned.
But I still gave an explanation.
"Father, I know you love Gaoming, but he talked back to his teacher and drove him away..."
"If you protect him like this, you'll ruin him!"
Li Yuan didn't believe this.
Wei Shuyu has just told him what happened.
Therefore, he also held Yao Siliang in high esteem.
"So what if I covered it up?"
Li Yuan stood up and shouted sternly, "My eldest grandson, can't I even spoil him?"
The retired emperor was domineering.
The retired emperor was awesome.
Choi Shin-ki and the others huddled to the side, secretly cheering each other on.
"The Crown Prince is the heir apparent of the Tang Dynasty."
Li Shimin straightened up and retorted sternly, "If word gets out that I am disrespectful to my teachers and elders and unworthy of my position, it will cause dissatisfaction among my ministers and shake the foundation of the Tang Dynasty!"
"Nonsense!"
Li Yuan pulled out a rattan cane and slammed it hard on the table: "Whoever is dissatisfied, let him come here, I will personally reason with him."
Upon hearing this, Yao Silian knew it was time for him to step in.
"The Retired Emperor".
Yao Silian bowed to the two men and said, "The Crown Prince has only been misled by treacherous officials; he can be corrected with a little guidance."
A treacherous official?
A glint of light flashed in Wei Zheng's eyes.
You say my son insulted you, we're in the wrong, we won't argue with you.
But you can call my son a treacherous minister.
That would ruin the reputation of our Wei family.
"Yao Silian!"
Wei Zheng hurriedly stepped forward, pointed at Yao Silian, and demanded, "Whom are you indirectly criticizing?"
"You know some things yourself!" Yao Silian snorted coldly.
"A pedantic scholar."
Wei Zheng flicked his sleeve and said, "I thought you were quite knowledgeable, and you were even more diligent in teaching the Crown Prince."
"I never imagined that you would grow old and become such a gossip and liar!"
Li Yuan and Li Shimin were both stunned.
Isn't this our battlefield?
Why did you two start arguing?
That's fine too.
Li Shimin: After all, Father is an elder. If I make a scene in Da'an Palace, I might be criticized.
Let Yao Silian overwhelm the other party with his momentum first, so that I will have no pressure when I argue my case based on reason.
Li Yuan: This beast is too powerful; it is not advisable to confront it head-on.
Let Wei Zheng spout some lofty principles first, then I'll have more confidence to criticize him.
Thinking about it, the two couldn't help but exchange a glance.
Li Yuan thought, "You dare glare at your father?"
He immediately glared back with even bigger eyes.
"..."
Li Shimin turned his head away.
You're the father, I won't stoop to your level.
"Wei Zheng, you mustn't tarnish my reputation!" Yao Silian was furious.
"That's strange..."
Wei Zheng asked, puzzled, "Shuyu only met the Crown Prince once, while you have been teaching him for two whole years!"
"Was the Crown Prince so easily deceived?"
As he spoke, Wei Zheng suddenly raised his voice...
"Please answer this: what exactly have you taught the Crown Prince these past two years?"
That was a good rebuke!
Li Yuan clenched his fist excitedly.
"fart."
Yao Silian angrily rebuked, "It is clearly the Crown Prince who is extravagant and wasteful, and Wei Shuyu is using clever words and flattery to cover up for the Crown Prince!"
"Gao Ming, is this true?"
Upon hearing this, Li Shimin snorted coldly.
Yao Siliang couldn't argue with Lao Wei, so he had to step in and speak up for him.
"Father..."
Li Chengqian was somewhat timid.
"My dear grandson, speak freely and boldly, your royal grandfather will back you up!"
Li Yuan offered his unwavering support.
If I don't protect my own grandson, who will?
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Li Chengqian bowed.
With Li Yuan backing him up, Li Chengqian grew bolder. He took a deep breath...
“Father, Gao Ming is not about extravagance.”
"It is because this is Shuyu's first time serving in the Eastern Palace, and Gaoming believes that it should be treated with caution."
"Moreover, Shuyu has made many contributions to the Tang Dynasty these days."
"As the Crown Prince, I wish to express my respect."
Huh?
Li Shimin was surprised.
He had no idea how long it had been since he had heard Li Chengqian defend himself.
Most importantly...
Li Chengqian had a falling out with the Wei family.
Now, setting aside our pride, we're taking the initiative to host a banquet to welcome them.
In Li Shimin's eyes, this action was actually a sign of maturity.
"Yao Qing, is this what you call extravagance and waste?"
Turning his head, Li Shimin's face showed hidden anger.
Yao Silian's body trembled.
He knew that Li Shimin had become dissatisfied with him.
He immediately explained in a flustered manner...
"Your Majesty, it is true that this old minister misspoke."
"But this old minister had already apologized to the Crown Prince at that time..."
Have you admitted your mistake?
Li Shimin's furrowed brows relaxed.
It is normal to make mistakes in speech.
Moreover, given Yao Siliang's seniority, age, and status, apologizing to the Crown Prince would be tantamount to damaging his own reputation...
Is this true?
Li Shimin looked at Li Chengqian with displeasure.
"this……"
Li Chengqian has become that cowardly crown prince again.
"Nonsense!"
Li Shimin scolded, "Minister Yao has already apologized to you, yet you still insist on holding a grudge. Is this the magnanimity a crown prince should have?"
As he spoke, Li Shimin noticed two rattan canes on the table.
Without thinking, I picked up one.
"Get over here and lie down!"
What?
Li Chengqian's face turned deathly pale.
Am I going to get beaten up again...?
"If you dare to hit Gao Ming, I'll beat you to death, you beast!" Li Yuan also picked up a rattan cane.
"Father... Gao Ming should be taught a lesson if he makes a mistake!"
"Who told you he was wrong?"
"The facts are already laid out before us..."
"fart!"
Li Yuan turned his head: "Shuyu, tell him what happened."
Wei Shuyu had no choice but to step forward...
"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince is not making a fuss about it."
"It was Grand Tutor Yao who criticized the Crown Prince for being extravagant and wasteful, it was Grand Tutor Yao who admitted his mistake, and it was Grand Tutor Yao who came to you to complain!"
"He's the only one talking about everything."
"I have just one question..."
"What heinous crime have we committed that has forced Grand Tutor Yao to resign?"
Um?
Li Shimin squinted.
The Crown Prince had made so many mistakes in the past that he had become too lazy to investigate them thoroughly.
Moreover, Yao Siliang was so angry that he resigned.
He was too ashamed to ask any more questions...
Between a teacher and a son who frequently makes mistakes, it's definitely the son who's wrong.
"What did Gao Ming do that made you resign?"
Turning around, Li Shimin asked in a low voice.
"Your Majesty... Your Majesty."
Yao Silian finally panicked, and a few beads of cold sweat appeared on his forehead.
Upon closer reflection, it seems that Li Chengqian really didn't do anything wrong.
On the contrary, he was acting a bit like a senior citizen.
"explain!"
Li Shimin suddenly roared, his voice already carrying murderous intent.
Yao Silian's actions of spreading rumors and slander constitute slander and deceiving the emperor!
"His Majesty."
Just then, Wei Zheng bowed to Li Shimin and said, "I had some doubts before, but when Lu Deming and Li Gang were teaching the Crown Prince, he didn't make so many mistakes."
"Why has the Crown Prince made so many mistakes in the past two years?"
"So that's where the root of the problem lies..."
"Hosting a banquet for guests is also considered extravagant and wasteful..."
"Then what about the mistakes the Crown Prince made before?"
"If everything is exaggerated, doesn't that mean..."
Li Shimin's pupils suddenly contracted.
Someone is using him to maliciously slander the Crown Prince!
On the side.
Li Yuan's right hand, which was holding the rattan cane, trembled.
You wretched creature, I've finally found a reason to punish you!
no.
I must bear with it.
Let that beast finish his business first!
Li Yuan used his left hand to suppress his right hand, which was unable to restrain itself...
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