Li Shimin had joined the army to protect Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty when he was in his teens. He had ruled the world for nearly twenty years, and the number of life-and-death crises he had experienced during that period could be counted on one hand.
Only two times were the most dangerous. The first time was when he was almost killed by Li Yuanji during the coup of Xuanwu Sect, and the second time was today when he was assassinated at Ren 'an Lane on Vermilion Bird Street.
Last time, it was Yuchi Gong who had rushed over in time to save him. Because of this, he was even more valued and trusted by Li Shi Min, and was conferred the title of Duke of the Country to benefit his descendants.
This time, it was Li Xiu 'er who came forward to save him and stopped the assassins from killing each other, allowing Li Shi Min, who didn't have any guards, to escape an assassination attempt.
The reward for saving his life was naturally heavy.
Even Li Xiu 'er's fabricated birth mother was given the posthumous title of Empress!
"If I knew it would be so easy, I would have hired a woman to be his mother to fool Li Shi Min! With a ready-made mother, I can also fight for the position of Crown Prince!”Li Xiu 'er began to fantasize.
After becoming the Crown Prince, Li Shimin would become the Emperor.
When the emperor ruled the world with his own dignity, it was the most satisfying to fish, uh, love the people and do whatever he wanted!
Li Xiu 'er was Li Shi Min's eldest son, and she had saved his life. Therefore, she was conferred the title of King He Luo on the spot. None of the officials dared to object.
If anyone objected, it meant that they didn't care about Li Shi Min's life, and Li Shi Min would make them die a horrible death!
"Xiu 'er, go to the Great Peace Palace and pay a visit to the Retired Emperor! He is your royal grandfather, talk to him properly!”Li Shi Min ordered.
"Your son will obey!" Li Xiu 'er agreed loudly. She cupped her fists and bowed, then slowly left.
"Wuji, what do you think of my eldest son?" Li Shimin turned to Zhangsun Wuji, twirling his beard with a smile.
It was obvious that Li Shi Min was very satisfied with Li Xiu Er.
Even if Li Xiu 'er wasn't his child, he would still be trusted and put in an important position because of his rescue today.
Zhangsun Wuji pondered for a moment before cupping his fists and replying,""Omnipotent in both civil and military affairs, the pillar of the country! Congratulations, Your Majesty!"
Li Shi Min glanced at the other officials, and they all praised Li Xiu 'er.
In ancient dynasties, it was not enough to have a powerful emperor. One or a few very capable princes were needed to completely intimidate the entire court.
Li Xiu 'er was a dragon among men. She was very outstanding and far surpassed the other princes. This gave the civil and military officials an invisible pressure.
Therefore, they were even more fearful and respectful of Li Shiming.
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After leaving Xiande Hall, Li Xiu 'er walked towards the Great Peace Palace where Li Yuan lived under the lead of two eunuchs.
He had fooled a father and given away a grandfather for free. Oh, and a bunch of younger brothers and sisters.
In the future, these days would be quite lively!
Within the Heavenly Dao Palace of the Great Peace Palace.
Li Yuan, who was over sixty years old, was sitting on his dragon throne with his eyes closed. Concubine Wan, Concubine Yin De, Zhang Jieyu, Yuwen Zhaoyi, Wang Cairen, Yang Chan, Mo Lifang, and other concubines were accompanying him. Prince Feng, Li Yuanheng, Prince Li Yuanbao, and other princes were playing around.
Two eunuchs led Li Xiu 'er in.
Hearing the commotion, Li Yuan opened his eyes slightly.
After the incident at Xuanwu Sect, Li Yuan was imprisoned. Although his treatment was the same as before, he no longer had any power. He could only listen to Li Shiming.
Although he hated Li Shimin to death, he had to act like a loving father and filial son to Li Shimin when he met the officials to seal the world's mouths.
In fact, Li Yuan did not object to Li Shiming becoming the emperor, but he was angry that Li Shiming killed his two sons and ten grandsons.
Li Yuan loved his sons very much. No matter what happened, he would never abandon any of them.
For example, when Li Yuanji was born, he was extremely ugly. Empress Taimu Dou thought that he was the reincarnation of a demon and was even more afraid that Li Yuan would suspect that he was not his biological son, so she sent servants to throw him into the wilderness.
However, a maid named Chen Shanyi couldn't bear it and brought him back. She raised him privately for a few days and then secretly reported it to Li Yuan, who finally rushed back.
Li Yuan did not mind that Li Yuanji was too ugly, so he let Empress Dou and Imperial Concubine Wan raise him together.
However, Li Shimin had caused the Black Tortoise Sect's rebellion and killed Li Jiancheng, Li Yuanji, and their ten sons.
His methods were extremely cruel!
In order to protect the rest of the princes, Li Yuan had to comply with Li Shimin and let him ascend the throne first.
"Greetings, Imperial Grandfather! Long live Imperial Grandfather!" Li Xiu 'er bowed to Li Yuan and shouted loudly.
"What? When did I have such a grandson?" Li Yuan frowned.
Even Li Jiancheng's sons who were killed by Li Shiming were not as old as Li Xiu 'er!
The two eunuchs bowed and then told Li Yuan everything about Li Xiu 'er.
Li Yuan glanced at Li Xiu 'er and snorted.""Get up! Come in front of me and let me take a good look!”
" Thank you, Grandfather!" Li Xiu 'er nodded and stood up. She slowly walked to Li Yuan.
Consort Yin De, Zhang Jieyu, Yuwen Zhaoyi, and the other concubines, as well as Li Yuanheng, Li Yuanbao, and the other princes, all looked at Li Xiu 'er curiously.
Li Yuan took Li Xiu 'er's hand and looked at him carefully.
After looking at it for a long time, his frown deepened.
"You look just a little like Erlang! However, just by looking at two people a few more times, they would have at least this much similarity! Li Yuan shook his head.
Li Xiu 'er was extremely embarrassed, but she still pretended to be obedient and listened attentively.
"Forget it! Since it's the result of a blood test, then I'll accept it!”Li Yuan continued.
Xiu-Er Li was speechless.
Look at you. You're an old man. You talk all over the place. A person with a bad mentality won't be able to take it, you know?
"Come, sit beside zhen. zhen wants to chat with you!" Li Yuan pulled Li Xiu 'er to the stone steps on the side of the dragon throne. Li Xiu' er didn't hesitate and sat down immediately.
"This place is countless times quieter than before! Li Yuan smiled bitterly."When those civil and military officials saw that I had handed over my power, none of them were willing to come! These days, I have never felt so lonely and cold!”
"This is inevitable, Imperial Grandfather," Li Xiu 'er said softly. Since Imperial Father has already taken the throne, it's impossible for you to continue being glorious! However, although you lost your supreme power, you gained an even rarer warmth in the human world! With so many royal grandmothers and royal uncles accompanying you every day and enjoying such a happy family, you should be happy!”
" But I can't be happy!" Li Yuan said unhappily,""Every night in my dreams, Zhen would dream of Dalang, Silang, and those grandsons crying and crying for injustice, asking Zhen to seek justice for them! But Zhen is powerless!"
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