Qinzheng Hall.
In fact, Li Shimin has been paying close attention to the development of the situation. Perhaps his grasp of it is not so accurate, but he knows every step Li Xiang takes. He is also silently calculating in his heart how capable this grandson is. As long as it does not go beyond his control, he will let this kid do whatever he wants. What future can a child who does not cause trouble have?
"Father, please say something. This kid dares to do anything. Now he even dares to kill foreign princes..."
Li Tai and Li Zhi had been there for a long time, just to report Li Xiang, but Li Shimin remained silent. No matter how much Li Tai talked, Li Shimin still had the same expression.
Li Zhi has already signaled to his second brother several times, saying, "Just say it once. Since the emperor is unwilling to speak, it means that he has his own ideas in mind. If something bad happens, we two brothers will have a bad day today."
Unfortunately, Li Tai refused to listen. He believed that the emperor would definitely punish Li Xiang for doing such a terrible thing, so he had to add fuel to the fire and step on this guy under his feet in one fell swoop, and never let him have a chance to turn over.
Li Shimin had no expression on his face, but he was extremely disappointed with Wei Wang Li Tai. He originally liked this kid the most, but ever since Li Xiang's rise, he couldn't stand this second son. He had no sense of the overall situation at all, and all he thought about every day was internal fighting. If he handed over the Tang Dynasty to such a person, then all his efforts in the early years would be in vain.
"Your Majesty, the Emperor's eldest grandson, Li Xiang, is requesting an audience outside the palace."
When Wang De said this, Li Tai quickly shut his mouth and a look of excitement appeared on his face. Let's see what you say later. You have caused such a big trouble that the whole Chang'an City knows about it.
"The Emperor has decreed that the Emperor's eldest grandson come to the palace."
Seeing Li Shimin nodded, Wang De hurriedly shouted loudly, and the young eunuchs also repeated this sentence. Li Xiang came slowly from a distance.
"Your Majesty, long live the Emperor!"
When Li Xiang knelt down, he saw that there were no outsiders here. Apart from Li Shimin sitting in the middle, his four sons were on both sides. Except for the crown prince Li Chengqian, the other sons were basically all present. The rest probably had no status in the court.
"Are you done with your work tonight? If not, would I have to wait for you for a while?"
There was unhappiness in Li Shimin's words, and a smile immediately appeared on the face of Prince Li Tai of Wei. However, Prince Li Zhi of Jin did not think so. If it were according to normal rules, if Li Xiang had done such a thing last night, the emperor would have sent people to arrest him long ago. Could he still wait for him to come?
"Grandfather, what are you talking about? I heard that several uncles came to visit you, so I thought it must be something important. That's why I didn't dare to come. Now I think the discussion is over, so I hurried over."
Listening to the tone of the words, Li Xiang knew that Li Shimin was not truly angry. This was normal. Li Shimin had long been dissatisfied with Tuyuhun. The reason he did not do anything excessive was because of his inappropriate status. To put it bluntly, he was just a 13-year-old child. If he really did something wrong, would the world be angry with a child? Li Shimin also had room to maneuver.
What's more, Li Xiang is familiar with history. According to the original historical trend, the relationship between the Tang Dynasty and Tuyuhun would soon drop to the lowest point. Although the two sides did not fight against each other during the Zhenguan period, they were also wary of each other. What we are doing is in line with the trend of the times.
Even if Li Shimin was somewhat dissatisfied, he was only dissatisfied with certain methods and approaches, not the whole thing.
"Then do you know that your uncles are here with consent?"
When Li Shimin said this, several people present were a little nervous. They all came to complain, and they all complained in private. If Li Shimin pointed them all out, then the uncle would lose face. Of course, one of them stood straight, and that was King Wu Li Ke.
"My uncles hold important positions, and I believe they share the worries of the Tang Dynasty every day. I am still young and cannot yet understand their painstaking efforts, but today I truly felt their love for me..."
Li Xiang naturally knew what these guys were here for, and this was not unexpected to Li Xiang, but in front of Li Shimin, I can't be like you guys. You are here to earn negative points, but I am here to gain favor.
"Oh? Tell me, what kind of help have your uncles given you?"
Li Shimin only knew that Li Xiang had visited several royal palaces, but he was not sure what the specific matter was. After all, although his spies were able to get the news, they might not be so detailed in some details.
"It's just a small matter. My grandson was bullied outside and almost lost his life. My uncles were so angry that they sent out the most powerful fighters in the mansion. They insisted that my grandson get back at me. I didn't sleep all night just because of this matter."
Li Xiang knew what Li Shimin wanted. Since Li Shimin ascended the throne, family affection had become increasingly weak. Even family members had stern faces when speaking, and all kinds of etiquette made people feel very uncomfortable. So Li Xiang tried to speak in plain words when speaking, so that Li Shimin could feel a little family warmth. This is what Cheng Yaojin, the tough guy, did, and now it seems to have been quite effective.
"Haha, I didn't expect your uncles to be so conscientious. They just sent someone to someone else, and now they come to me to tell tales. This is a bit unbecoming of an uncle, isn't it?"
Li Shimin sneered and said that he didn't know there was such a layer in between. He was not afraid of being two-faced. As long as you were facing others, you could be as cunning as you wanted. After all, as a member of the royal family of the Tang Dynasty, if you were a nerd, the Tang Dynasty would not be stable.
But what Li Shimin wants is that you treat others well, and not your own people like that. If you are two-faced even to your own nephew, then will he still want someone like you in the future?
After the Xuanwu Gate Incident, what Li Shimin hated most was family infighting, and these people happened to be in trouble today.
In Li Shimin's eyes, you guys are all treacherous villains. Li Xiang is here praising your merits, but you are coming to me to complain about him. In comparison, you are really my good sons...
hehe……
Li Shimin's sneer made several princes shudder.