When Li Zhi said this, everyone in the court fell silent.
In fact, both civil and military officials knew that this matter was inappropriate.
Since Zhaoling is an imperial mausoleum, there has never been a precedent of allowing the empresses and concubines to move in before the emperor himself.
However, Li Zhi was the Empress's youngest son, and his remarks stemmed from filial piety, so these old ministers really couldn't stop him.
Li Shimin hesitated briefly upon hearing this. It wasn't that he was reluctant to give up a mausoleum, but rather that he felt this matter violated etiquette and law, and his empress, who valued etiquette and law above all else, would certainly not agree.
"Father, on the last few occasions I went to pay my respects to Mother, I saw that her coffin was still kept in a cave near Zhaoling Mausoleum..."
"Although palace maids and eunuchs cleaned the cave every day, it was still inevitably exposed to wind and sun, as well as the intrusion of snakes, insects, and rodents."
"Your Majesty, I cannot bear to see Mother Empress being humiliated by snakes and insects. I beg you at the risk of my life to allow Mother Empress's coffin to be moved to Zhaoling Mausoleum first, sob sob sob..."
When Li Zhi uttered these words, coupled with his tearful expression, not only did many ministers shed tears, but even Emperor Li Er was moved to tears.
"With a son like this, what more could a husband ask for..."
"I grant your permission!"
"Imperial Astronomical Bureau, quickly calculate an auspicious day for me!"
"promise!"
The small court assembly has now come to an end. It's not that everyone had nothing to report, but rather that Emperor Li Er was too tired to handle affairs.
After the court session, Li Zhi hurriedly ran back to the Eastern Palace, wrote down everything that had happened in court on a piece of paper, and then ordered someone to send it to Wu Meiniang, who was residing in the Yeting Palace.
However, at that moment, the Crown Princess Wang walked over carrying the little prince.
Upon seeing this, Li Zhi quickly put the note away, which immediately aroused Wang's suspicion.
"What is Your Highness doing?"
"No... I didn't do anything..."
Upon hearing this, Madam Wang asked with a questioning look on her face.
"Your Highness, His Majesty has just entrusted you with an important task, putting you in charge of confidential matters. You must not belittle yourself!"
Upon hearing this, Li Zhi's expression immediately changed.
"How dare you speak to me like that!"
"You are my Crown Princess, and you must put me first in everything!"
Upon hearing this, Madam Wang apologized.
"yes!"
"I'll remember that!"
"Your Highness should not have done such a despicable thing. You should know that since ancient times, dealings between the imperial court and the harem have been a major taboo!"
Upon hearing this, Li Zhi's expression changed drastically, and he said with disbelief.
"You...you knew?"
Upon hearing this, Madam Wang smiled slightly.
"I've heard a little about it..."
"Your Highness is favored by His Majesty and moved out of the inner palace after reaching adulthood, so naturally you have close ties with the concubines in the inner palace."
"But Your Highness must remember that when you were young, you had good relationships with the concubines in the harem, and no one thought it was inappropriate. However, you are now twenty years old and have become a father. If you continue to associate with the concubines, it will inevitably cause gossip..."
"this……"
Upon hearing this, Li Zhi fell silent. He was now unsure of what his Crown Princess knew.
If it's just her own interactions with the harem, that's fine. But if they find out about her affair with Sister Wu, then this Crown Princess cannot be allowed to stay!
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