Hearing Old Li's domineering words, Li Jue finally began to believe that this old man was indeed Li Er...
However, his curiosity was quickly piqued: who would be the crown prince?
"You old codger, do you want Li Ke to become the crown prince?"
Upon hearing this, Li Shimin angrily punched Li Jue on the head.
"Call him Grandpa!"
"Also, Li Ke is your third uncle, so you are not allowed to call him by his first name!"
"oh……"
"Do you intend to make my third uncle the crown prince?"
Li Shimin smiled slightly upon hearing this.
"Keep it a secret!"
Li Jue was so angry when he heard this that he rolled his eyes. If it weren't for the fact that Li Er and his men were more powerful, he would have given this old man a good beating!
Li Shimin held Li Jue's hand and said.
"Let's go, come back to the palace with me!"
"oh……"
Li Jue followed Li Shimin across the Ba Bridge. As soon as they stood at the bridgehead, they saw all the civil and military officials on both sides kneeling down in unison.
"Greetings, Your Majesty the Emperor!"
"Greetings, Your Highness Prince Yong!"
Li Jue had never been treated like this before. When he saw Master Mu kneeling in the crowd, he immediately ran over and helped him up.
"Master Mu... no, no, Master Li, please rise! You are my mentor, how can you bow to me like that!"
"Your Highness, etiquette must not be disregarded!"
Li Jing said that etiquette should not be neglected, but he was really happy on the surface. He thought to himself that he had not taught the wrong person and had taught a good disciple who knew how to be grateful!
Li Shimin was also very satisfied with Li Jue's performance. If this child treated his teacher who had only taught him for a few days like this, he would surely treat his grandfather even better in the future.
"Come on, get in the carriage with me!"
Li Shimin pulled Li Jue onto the imperial carriage and led the grand procession back to Taiji Palace.
After the two left, Li Zhi deliberately lagged behind until he bumped into Changsun Wuji, at which point he asked in a low voice.
"Uncle, what should I do?"
Changsun Wuji said in a low voice upon hearing this.
"Do what needs to be done!"
"You are already the Crown Prince, and you have been officially appointed as the Crown Prince by public announcement. As long as you do not make any mistakes, your father cannot depose you!"
"I……"
"How should I deal with Li Jue?"
"Treat him normally, but don't be too close or too distant. Treat him like your own son or nephew!"
"Oh, oh, oh, nephew, I understand!"
Both of them seemed to have forgotten one thing: Li Jue was actually Li Zhi's nephew...
Li Shimin led his eldest grandson back to Taiji Palace, and in front of all the civil and military officials, formally conferred upon him the title of Prince of Yong, and granted him a golden seal and a golden book, and reassigned his fiefdom and estate.
Li Shimin had a strong desire to make up for all the shortcomings he had incurred towards his eldest son's lineage by giving them to Li Jue. However, when it came to dividing the princely residence, Li Shimin hesitated slightly.
"There's definitely no time to build a new palace, so I'll just bestow the Qin Palace upon you as a temporary residence!"
When Li Shimin uttered these words, all the civil and military officials in the court were greatly surprised.
His Majesty actually bestowed the Prince of Qin's mansion upon Li Jue?
The Prince of Qin's residence was His Majesty's residence when he was the Prince of Qin, so it has extraordinary significance. Later, it was also the residence of the retired emperor. How can it be given away so easily!
Changsun Wuji's eyelids twitched upon hearing this, and he immediately gave Chu Suiliang a look, who then jumped out.
"Your Majesty, this is absolutely unacceptable!"
"The Prince of Qin's residence has long been renamed Da'an Palace, and the Emperor Emeritus has lived here for many years. Moreover, the buildings of Da'an Palace have been in disrepair for many years, with many dilapidated parts. It is really unsuitable as a residence for His Highness Prince Yong. Your Majesty, please choose another auspicious site and rebuild a residence for His Highness Prince Yong!"
Seeing this, other officials also came out to dissuade him.
Whether the Prince of Qin's mansion is dilapidated or not is secondary. The key point is that the Prince of Qin's mansion is of extraordinary significance. Once His Majesty bestows the Prince of Qin's mansion upon Li Jue, the Crown Prince's position will be in jeopardy!
"Your Majesty, please rescind your decree and select another auspicious site for His Highness Prince Yong to build a residence!"
Faced with the advice of his civil and military officials, Li Shimin merely glanced at Li Jue indifferently.
"Li Jue, do you like the Prince Qin's residence?"
"like!"
"Since you like it, then I will bestow it upon you!"
"Thank you, Grandpa!"
The group of people who had offered advice were completely dumbfounded when they heard the conversation between the two. It turned out that all their advice had been in vain.
In fact, Li Shimin was always one who listened to advice but never changed his ways...
In his earlier years, when Wei Zheng was alive, things were a bit better, and Li Shimin had to restrain himself somewhat. Now that Wei Zheng is dead, no one in the court dares to contradict him anymore, so he has become even more unscrupulous.
Seeing that Li Shimin was completely disregarding everyone's objections and insisted on bestowing the Qin Prince's Mansion upon Li Jue, Changsun Wuji felt increasingly uneasy.
Does His Majesty intend to depose the Crown Prince?
no!
We absolutely cannot let His Majesty succeed!
"Your Majesty, I have something to say!"
If it were an ordinary minister speaking, Li Shimin would most likely not listen. But if it were Changsun Wuji, he would take it more seriously.
"Does the auxiliary machine have anything to say?"
"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince has come of age. We request that Your Majesty select a consort for him!"
Li Shimin was stunned when he heard this, and the other ministers were also taken aback when they heard about the selection of concubines.
However, everyone quickly realized what was happening, and their admiration for Changsun Wuji was like a surging river.
It has to be Changsun Wuji; his reaction speed is miles ahead of theirs!
Once His Majesty appoints the Crown Princess, the Crown Prince's position will be more secure. If the Crown Prince gives birth to a grandson, then Li Jue's status as the eldest grandson will become less of a rarity!
Li Shimin lowered his head and thought for a moment before speaking.
"Zhi Nu has indeed reached the age for marriage!"
"Fuji, as Zhinu's uncle, you should find a suitable young lady from a respectable family for Zhinu and ask the Ministry of Rites to set a wedding date!"
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