Chapter 392 He slipped away
"His Majesty."
Wei Shuyu bowed slightly: "What you are worried about is nothing more than Li Chengyi's rebellion."
"Actually, this matter is really easy to handle..."
"If the Emperor Emeritus says that Li Chengyi is dead, then he really is dead!"
Um?
Li Shimin looked puzzled.
Li Yuan was equally puzzled.
"The Emperor Emeritus was the founding emperor of the Tang Dynasty!" Wei Shuyu added.
Wow.
Li Shimin suddenly awoke.
Li Yuan was the founding emperor of the Tang Dynasty, in other words...
Li Yuan was their royal ancestor!
Li Yuan declared that whoever was his grandson was his grandson.
If Li Yuan said that Li Chengyi was dead, then Li Chengyi must be dead!
Who says Li Chengyi is useless even when he's alive!
"impossible."
Li Yuan waved his hand and said, "Chengyi is my beloved grandson, how could I not acknowledge him?"
Um?
Li Shimin narrowed his eyes...
I haven't even objected yet, and you've already objected, haven't you?
"I also think this is too troublesome!"
Li Shimin said with a displeased expression, "Why should I go through all this trouble when killing Li Chengyi would have solved the problem?"
"..."
Wei Shuyu sighed.
So all that talk and advice I gave you was just for the dog?
OK!
Since you insist on doing things this way, then don't blame your subjects for being rude.
"His Majesty!"
Wei Shuyu suddenly shouted loudly, the volume of which startled the two of them.
"What are you yelling about? This is the Taiji Hall!"
Li Shimin sternly rebuked: "So you think you're the only one with a loud voice?"
"It's not that your subject should yell, but that Your Majesty has gone too far!"
After bowing, Wei Shuyu straightened up and said, "The Emperor Emeritus is, after all, His Majesty's father."
"Your Majesty's remarks were disrespectful and contained threats!"
"What will others think of His Majesty if word gets out?"
"More importantly..."
"The Tang Dynasty governed the country with filial piety!"
"Your Majesty's actions are giving foreigners an excuse to attack and annihilate you..."
"Outsiders will say... if one's virtue is not upright, how can one be worthy of a position?"
"How will His Majesty handle this situation then?"
"Your Majesty, I humbly request that you correct your attitude and discipline yourself, so as to set a good example for the millions of people under heaven."
Yes, yes, yes.
Li Yuan straightened his back.
When it comes to trash-talking, it has to be our little Wei...
Look at that beast's face, which has turned a deep, liver-colored hue; it's all about being completely transparent.
But Li Yuan's smugness soon faded...
"And the retired emperor."
Wei Shuyu then turned to Li Yuan and asked, "Are we here to rescue the Prince of Julu, or to start a fight?"
"No matter how loud the argument or how fierce the insults..."
"What good could it do?"
"Will they be able to rescue the Prince of Julu, or will His Majesty repent?"
"We've come to ask His Majesty to spare the Prince of Julu."
"We must always try to see things from His Majesty's perspective..."
"How is His Majesty supposed to save face after your scolding?"
"..."
Xiao Wei can't distinguish between friend and foe.
I don't want to talk to you.
Li Yuan turned his head away angrily.
Li Shimin's expression softened after hearing this.
On the side.
Wang De was dumbfounded.
You're way more formidable than your dad.
This is the first time I've ever seen someone bring the retired emperor and His Majesty together for a good scolding.
"His Majesty."
Wei Shuyu bowed to Li Shimin again and said, "Li Chengyi truly deserves to die!"
"But he didn't make any mistakes."
"Even the Emperor Emeritus has personally come to beg you to show leniency..."
"Does His Majesty truly show absolutely no mercy?"
What are you asking for?
Would I beg such a wicked beast?
Unless the sky collapses and the earth cracks.
Oh, no, that's not right.
Even if the world is destroyed, I will never beg for the life of a wicked beast!
Li Yuan thought angrily.
"Father..."
Li Shimin glanced at Li Yuan.
After Wei Shuyu said that, he calmed down.
Li Yuan's ultimate goal was simply to protect his grandson.
Moreover, given Wei Shuyu's remarks, whether Li Chengyi kills him or not is truly irrelevant.
After thinking about it...
Li Shimin chose to back down.
No matter how you look at it, Li Yuan was his father, the emperor.
One more thing.
Old Wei and Little Wei are also involved in this matter.
If he killed Li Chengyi.
It is very likely that we will lose two capable ministers.
"Then how should this proclamation be written?"
Li Shimin chose to back down: "Father has already abdicated, so it's impossible for him to issue an edict saying Chengyi is dead, right? Wouldn't that seem very abrupt?"
Wei Shuyu smiled.
Li Shimin's words indicate that he has lost his murderous intent.
"That's easy..."
Wei Shuyu replied directly: "Let the Emperor Emeritus mourn the Crown Prince."
"During the memorial service, we can recite an article about the passing of the Prince of Julu..."
"Thus, the rumors are disproven on their own."
Li Shimin nodded.
This directly proves that Li Chengyi is dead, and no one can use Li Chengyi to cause trouble.
Then he turned his gaze to Li Yuan.
"What are you looking at?"
Li Yuan's eyes widened: "Just tell me, are you going to kill Chengyi or not?"
After pondering for a moment, Li Shimin said, "As long as Chengyi stays far away from the capital and never sets foot in Chang'an again, I can pretend this matter never happened!"
"You bastard!"
Li Yuan roared, "Chengyi is my grandson, how dare you tell me I can't see him?"
"This is the bottom line!"
Li Shimin slammed his hand on the dragon table, his voice extremely firm.
Li Yuan could deny Li Chengyi's status as a grandson of the emperor, or he could restore it.
If the two of them get entangled for too long, who knows what might happen.
Therefore, Li Chengyi must stay away from Chang'an!
"Your Majesty, forget it."
Wei Shuyu stopped Li Yuan: "His Majesty has already shown mercy by protecting the Prince of Julu. You should at least try to see things from His Majesty's perspective."
Li Yuan remained silent.
He had also been an emperor and understood Li Shimin's concerns.
His lips twitched a few times, but in the end he swallowed back what he wanted to say.
"Cough cough..."
Having appeased Li Yuan, Wei Shuyu bowed to Li Shimin and asked, "Your Majesty, may I ask when my father will be able to return home?"
"What do you mean?"
Li Shimin snorted coldly: "His feet are his own; does he blame me for not wanting to go home?"
"They just laze around in the palace all day, eating and drinking for free, they're shameless!"
They're still pretty stubborn.
Fine, as long as you release Lao Wei, everything is negotiable...
"Thank you for your mercy, Your Majesty."
Wei Shuyu bowed to Li Shimin and said, "Your Majesty, I still have to deal with the coal matter. Please allow me to take my leave first."
"Um."
Li Shimin waved his hand.
Seeing this, Wei Shuyu called out to Li Yuan, "Your Majesty, let's go..."
"Walk?"
Li Yuan snorted coldly and instead walked towards the dragon throne.
"Father, what do you want to do?"
Li Shimin felt a sudden tightness in his anus, a bad premonition creeping over him.
"You beast."
Li Yuan slammed the rattan cane down on the table with a snap...
"Is it reasonable for the father to stand and the son to sit?"
"If I scold you, do you dare talk back? Are you filial?"
"You dare threaten me? You dare slam your fist on the table at me..."
"Today I will teach you how to be a filial son!"
Holy crap!
Old Li is awesome!
But...aren't you afraid that Li Er will put you in solitary confinement?
"The Emperor Emeritus..."
Just then, Wang De stepped forward again to loyally protect his master.
*Smack*
Li Yuan slapped him across the face.
Wang De spun around twice.
"..."
Wei Shuyu's lips twitched.
We've always said, how can outsiders interfere in the private affairs of the royal family?
I'm outta here.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty."
"I have an upset stomach, so I must take my leave now!"
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