At this moment, Li Shi Min was extremely excited. This son of his that he had never met before was finally going to appear in front of him.
When Li Kuan was born, Li Shimin had been fighting outside. At that time, the Great Tang had just been established, and Li Shimin had to go to war.
When they returned to Chang 'an, Li Yuan had taken Li Kuan away by force and adopted him to his dead fifth brother.
At that time, the deposed Crown Prince Li Jiancheng was suppressing Li Shimin, so Li Shimin did not dare to disobey Li Yuan. Moreover, Li Yuan ordered that Li Shimin and his wife were not allowed to visit Li Kuan.
Therefore, for half a year, Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun had been waiting outside the palace, hoping to see their son.
However, things did not go as he wished. In less than a year, the news of Li Kuan's early death came from the palace.
Li Shiming and his wife had never seen their son before. Every time Empress Zhangsun mentioned this matter, she would secretly cry. Li Shi Min couldn't help but sigh in his heart. He could only feel that father and son weren't fated.
However, after more than ten years, Li Shiming suddenly found out that his son was still alive. How could Li Shimin not be excited by this sudden good news?
However, how could there be private matters in the imperial family? Every move of the royal family affected the entire court and the entire world!
If it were any other family, Li Shimin would have already made Li Kuan's identity public and acknowledged his ancestors. But Li Shi Min could have a son, but the Tang Emperor couldn't have a prince for no reason!
What was even more difficult was that this Li Kuan was very likely to be the eldest son!
Back then, Li Kuan and Li Chengqian were siblings. No one knew who was older and who was younger. The midwives and imperial physicians who had delivered Empress Zhangsun had all died over the years.
Li Shi Min had investigated their families and friends, but he had found nothing. The only person who knew the truth was his father, the current Retired Emperor, Li Yuan!
During the Black Tortoise Sect incident, Li Shimin killed his brothers and forced his father to abdicate. Now that Li Yuan hated Li Shi Min to the bone, how could he tell Li Shi Min the truth?
Because of this, Li Shi Min could not act rashly. If Li Kuan was brought into the palace directly and his status as a prince was restored…When the ministers saw that Li Kuan was about the same age as Li Chengqian, they couldn't help but feel shocked!
The Great Tang now had the Turks outside and the great clans inside. The court was unstable and could no longer endure such turmoil.
Because of this, Li Shimin could not recognize Li Kuan. For this, Li Shi Min felt guilty. Li Shi Min felt aggrieved that a prince had to suffer outside.
He had thought that Li Kuan was a country boy who did not know etiquette, but after repeated probing, Li Shiming realized that his son was far from what he had guessed!
Fang Xuanling's praise, his calmness towards scoundrels, his extraordinary literary talent, and his deep shrewdness made him the perfect candidate for an emperor.
At this moment, Li Shi Min couldn't wait to see his son, his most outstanding son.
However, before her son appeared, a table full of dishes was served.
Red braised pork, red braised mutton, pickled fish, and cold pig offal. These were dishes that had never been seen in Chang 'an, let alone in the Imperial Palace.
Li Shimin's appetite was aroused when he thought of Floating Over.
"Fu Lai, go and call Kuan 'er over. Zhen wants to see him!”
"Understood!"
The old eunuch turned around and left the private room. Li Shiming picked up his chopsticks and started to eat. He wanted to see his son today, so he wouldn't drink.
At this time, Wan Kuan was sitting on the recliner and swinging back and forth, looking very relaxed. However, there were always people who came to disturb him during his leisurely time.
"Young Master, a guest wants to see the owner!”
Ryoko entered the room and whispered into Wan Kuan's ear.
Wan Kuan frowned." No. Didn't you say you had a cold?"”
"But that customer insisted on letting the boss appear!”
"Who is it? Are you looking for trouble again?" Wan Kuan narrowed his eyes.
"It doesn't seem like it. It's a rich family. That servant speaks with great arrogance!”
"I won't see you, I won't see you. Just say that I've drunk the medicine and will sleep first!”
"Alright!" Yoriko turned around and left.
At this moment, Li Shi Min was eating a large mouthful of meat. He had long known about the reputation of the Myriad Blessing Tower. The tea, wine, and dishes of the Wanfu Restaurant were the three wonders of Chang 'an. Who didn't know about them?
Li Shimin asked someone to get some tea leaves and good wine from Wanfu Building. After tasting it, he was really shocked. However, this dish had to be eaten while it was hot, so Li Shimin had not tasted it until today.
At this moment, the old eunuch entered the private room with an awkward expression.
"Old Master, then Wan Kuan, he…"
"Oh! What happened to Kuan?" Li Shi Min asked.
"Master, Wan Kuan doesn't want to see you!"
"What?"
Li Shi Min's eyes were wide open. He had never been treated so lightly before. He had never been rejected by anyone he wanted to see. What was wrong with him today? I can't even see my own son?
"Fu Lai, what did you say?"
"Master, this servant has already told you everything. In the end, Wan Kuan did not show up. He even said that he had a cold and had taken medicine. He had already fallen asleep!”
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