Zhangsun Wuji left Drunken Night Brothel and boarded the sedan chair that was waiting on the street outside. He then ordered the sedan chair carriers to speed up their reading and rush to the Imperial Palace.
Today, he and Li Shiming had agreed to meet at the Imperial Palace at 5 PM, which was sunset, to discuss border matters with Fang Xuanling, Wei Zheng, and a few other famous officials.
As it was still early, he went ahead of time. He often went to the Drunken Sky Restaurant and ordered a few dishes and a pot of good wine. After drinking by himself, he also listened to the famous storyteller in the capital, Mr. Zheng, to relax.
Who knew that an accident would happen midway.
The manager of the restaurant changed to a young monk that no one had heard of.
Originally, he was listening to the book very well, but it was switched to another person. At first, Zhangsun Wuji was also like the surrounding restaurant guests, dissatisfied with the new Li Yi, but in the end, the facts proved that they were wrong.
The new monk told a story called " Journey to the West ". It was much better than the stories that Master Zheng had told before.
In addition, he didn't know if it was an illusion, but when the young monk told the story, it would directly appear in his mind, producing an illusory image that made him feel like he was there.
This was something that he had never heard of before.
It was because of this that he and the other audience members were mesmerized.
He had even forgotten the time the Emperor had agreed with him to discuss the matter.
"I'm late for this meeting. I'm afraid the other ministers have already arrived. His Majesty will definitely be furious. This little master has really caused me to die!”
Zhangsun Wuji sat in the sedan and thought of Li Yi. He smiled bitterly and said helplessly.
"When we arrive at the palace, we can only beg His Majesty to punish us and obtain His Majesty's forgiveness!”
Zhangsun Wuji shook his head.
In less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Zhangsun Wuji entered the palace in a sedan chair. It was already night time, and the palace was lit up.
Zhangsun Wuji alighted from the sedan chair at Xuanwu Gate and entered Taiji Palace.
"Eunuch, please report to His Majesty that Wuji wishes to see His Majesty.”
Zhangsun Wuji stood at the entrance of Taiji Palace and spoke to an eunuch who was wearing a green robe and holding a horsetail whisk. He had a fair complexion and did not look like a man, and his entire body was filled with a feminine aura.
" Lord Sikong, why did you come so late? You didn't come at the appointed time. His Majesty was furious just now. He even threw a tantrum. Even His Majesty's most beloved treasure,'Bloodjade Coral', was smashed by His Majesty. His Majesty's anger has just calmed down. Lord Sikong, you must be careful later. You can't anger His Majesty again."”
The chamberlain did not dare to be rude. With an anxious expression, he reminded Zhangsun Wuji with a tone that said that he was thinking for Zhangsun Wuji.
Zhangsun Wuji was the current Sikong of the court, one of the three dukes, and the elder brother of Empress Zhangsun. He was one of the most powerful people in the Tang Empire. Although he was Li Shiming's eunuch, he did not dare to offend Zhangsun Wuji.
After all, in the early Tang Dynasty, before the disaster of eunuchs, eunuchs did not have much power.
"Thank you for your reminder, Eunuch.”
Zhangsun Wuji nodded.
"Wuji, come in!"
Then, a dignified voice came from Taiji Palace. Zhangsun Wuji could only shrink his head and walk into Taiji Palace…
Taiji Palace was brightly lit.
There was a candlestick every ten feet.
In the center of Taiji Palace, there was a dragon throne. A white, fat, middle-aged man in his forties sat on the throne. He was wearing a dragon robe.
No one could have imagined that this fair and plump middle-aged man was the Emperor of the Great Tang, Li Shimin.
Below Li Shiming's throne stood two elders in black robes. They were both famous officials in the history of the Great Tang, Fang Xuanling and Wei Zheng.
Li Shimin's trusted advisor, along with Fang Xuanling, was Du Ruhui, who was known as the 'House Schemer's Decision'.
Unfortunately, Du Ruhui had passed away four years ago.
"Greetings, Your Majesty."
Zhangsun Wuji walked into Taiji Palace and greeted Li Shimin.
"Zhangsun Wuji, what's wrong with you?”
Li Shi Min coldly looked at Zhangsun Wuji as he walked in.
Hearing Li Shi Min call him by his name, Zhangsun Wu Ji couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart.
Li Shi Min had always addressed him as Imperial Uncle, and this was the first time he had called him by his full name.
This meant that Li Shiming was really angry this time.
"Your Majesty, this humble subject has committed a crime.”
Zhangsun Wuji immediately knelt on the ground and kowtowed to Li Shiming.
Zhangsun Wuji knew very well that although he was Li Shiming's uncle, he knew that Li Shiming hated the officials who were arrogant and didn't work hard. He was no exception.
Therefore, in order to prevent Li Shiming from really punishing him, he had to lower his stance to let Li Shiming vent his anger.
Wei Zheng and Fang Xuanling stood at the side, watching Zhangsun Wuji's act with cold eyes. They watched as Zhangsun Wuji displayed his true colors and performed an impromptu performance.
Among them, Fang Xuanling was the most resourceful, but he was calm and aloof. Wei Zheng was good at remonstrating, but Li Shiming didn't like him. Only Zhangsun Wuji liked to play tricks and make Li Shiming happy.
Because of this, Fang Xuanling, Wei Zheng and Zhangsun Wuji didn't like each other.
Li Shiming knew that the relationship between his most important ministers was not harmonious, but it was not a good thing for the Emperor to be too harmonious between the ministers. Therefore, Li Shiming let it go and was happy to do so.
As expected, Zhangsun Wuji's attitude made Li Shiming's anger subside slightly, and his face looked a little better.
"Look at the other two beloved ministers. They were able to arrive on time. Why are you the only one? Imperial Uncle, you're an hour late.”
Perhaps it was Zhangsun Wuji's attitude that made Li Shiming's anger dissipate a little. Li Shiming then called Zhangsun Wuji back to Imperial Uncle and reprimanded Zhangsun Wuji.
"Yes, it's all my fault. Your Majesty, please punish me.”
Zhangsun Wuji did not explain the reason and only kowtowed to apologize.
Of course, it was impossible to punish him.
Putting aside the fact that Zhangsun Wuji was the current Sikong and the Minister of Right Servant, Fang Xuanling and Wei Zheng represented half of the Great Tang.
If any one of them was injured, it would be an irreparable blow to the Great Tang.
Moreover, Li Shimin didn't want to punish Zhangsun Wuji.
"Get up, Imperial Uncle. This time, Zhen will let you off temporarily. Explain to me! Imperial Uncle, what happened today?”
Since he had already decided not to punish Zhangsun Wuji, Li Shimin asked Zhangsun Wuji to stand up and explain why he was late for today's meeting.
"Your Majesty, it's like this…"
Hearing Li Shiming's question, Zhangsun Wuji didn't hide anything. He stood up and told him everything that had happened today…
After listening to Zhangsun Wuji's explanation, the anger in Li Shiming's heart had mostly dissipated, and his face was gloomy.
"Imperial Uncle, is what you just said true?" Li Shimin asked in surprise. Don't tell me that you've already thought of an excuse to avoid being punished by me.”
Zhangsun Wuji saw that Li Shiming was doubting the truth of his words. He immediately knelt on the ground and pointed his right hand at the sky."Your Majesty, what I said just now is true. This lowly subject once again swears that if this lowly subject's words were false, this lowly subject would be struck by lightning and die a horrible death.”
Seeing Zhangsun Wuji swear such a vicious oath, Li Shimin felt that Zhangsun Wuji's words did not seem to be false. He quickly persuaded, not knowing whether to laugh or cry,"Imperial uncle, why do you have to make such a heavy oath? Can't zhen believe you? It's not too late now. Let's discuss important matters!”
Then, the ministers and ministers began to discuss the purpose of everyone gathering today, which was a major border matter...
However, whether it was Li Shiming, Wei Zheng, or Fang Xuanling, they all remembered the name "Drunken Sky Tower" in their hearts.
He felt that this matter was very interesting and decided to take a look when he had time.
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