In the Purple Imperial Palace.
Li Shi Min leaned against the throne and looked up at the golden roc. He seemed to be lost in thought.
Seeing Li Chengqian and the others arrive, his face revealed a trace of a smile.
"Qian 'er, you're here."
Li Chengqian raised his head and kowtowed.”
Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, Zhangsun Wuji, and the other ministers, including Li Ke, also bowed.
"No need for formalities," Li Shi Min said happily,"I've called you here today to hear your opinions on the Heavenly Devil Tower."”
Ever since Yuan Tiangang finished speaking, Li Shimin had been unable to sleep and eat.
He was especially wary of that unfathomable net!
The people present were all people he trusted very much. Li Shiming wanted to find a way from them.
Fang Xuanling, Duke of Xing, took the lead." Your Majesty, I think we should be cautious about the matter of the Heavenly Devil Tower. Jianghu people are not as troublesome as the Turks, but the trouble lies in the element of surprise."”
"I suggest that we continue to increase the number of troops and let General Li Jing guard the surroundings of the Heavenly Devil Tower.”
Li Shi Min nodded in satisfaction, his face showing a happy expression.
He and Fang Xuanling had the same idea, and this was the safest way to go.
However, Li Shimin still wanted to hear if there was a better solution.
"Do you have any other ideas?”
Crown Prince Li Chengqian stepped forward and puffed out his chest.""Imperial Father, your son has something to say."
"Your son believes that those people from the Heavenly Devil Tower are nothing more than a bunch of clay chickens and pottery dogs. With the valiant soldiers and warhorses of the Great Tang, there is no need to cower. As long as your son goes out, you can capture them all in one fell swoop!”
Li Chengqian made a solemn vow, his eyes filled with confidence.
However, Li Shi Min shook his head. This eldest son of his was too boastful and reckless.
With such a personality, how could he become a qualified ruler in the future?
"Minister Du, Minister Zhangsun, what do you think?”
Zhangsun Wuji shook his head, saying that he was not good at handling Jianghu matters, but he also agreed with Prime Minister Fang.
Li Shimin had expected this outcome, and Du Ruhui was probably the same. He could only sigh and ask everyone to leave.
But at this moment, Du Ruhui suddenly said,"Your Majesty, I think it would be better to ask His Highness the King of Shu. His Highness the King of Shu might have a way.”
Li Shi Min was stunned. Among the many princes, Li Ke was the kind of person who was educated and reasonable. Although he was kind, he didn't have any outstanding qualities.
Moreover, Li Ke was still young, and Li Shimin had always treated him like a child.
Unexpectedly, Prime Minister Du Ruhui recommended the King of Shu.
"Alright, Ke 'er, tell me about it." Li Shimin said softly.”
Li Ke was just paddling when he heard Li Shimin's words. He thought for a moment and said,"Imperial Father, in your son's opinion, there is no need to invest too much energy in the martial world.”
"Everything has a beginning and an end. Yesterday, they came unexpectedly. Tomorrow, they might disappear without any warning.”
Li Chengqian snorted coldly when he finished speaking." Nonsense! Imperial Father, your son believes that this is an important matter. We must surround and suppress them with a large number of troops in order to eliminate the demons!”
"Chengqian, your imperial brother was just speaking unintentionally.”
Li Shi Min said in a deep voice, leaning on the dragon chair,"Actually, what I'm most worried about is not the Evil King, but the net.”
"This organization is not as simple as you think!”
Yuan Tiangang's words from last night still echoed in Li Shiming's mind.
The net was so terrifying that even Yuan Tiangang did not dare to say that he would win for sure, so how could the Crown Prince deal with it?
As for what Li Ke said, Li Shimin only treated it as a child's words and didn't take it to heart.
Li Shi Min stood up and whispered,"Alright, I still have something to tell the ministers." Chengqian, Ke 'er, go find your mother.”
After leaving the Zi Chen Hall, Li Ke and the others went to Empress Zhangsun's bedchamber.
Along the way, Li Chengqian's lackeys were all flattering Li Chengqian's ears, making Li Chengqian's heart bloom with joy, and he even walked a lot lighter.
Li Ke was expressionless all the way as the group arrived at the Political Hall.
Empress Zhangsun was sitting on the phoenix chair, listening to Minister Xiao Yu talk about the Imperial Book Garden. When she saw Li Ke and the others coming, she asked Xiao Yu to leave.
"Chengqian, Ke 'er, you're here.”
Li Chengqian rushed forward and said,"Your son greets mother."”
Empress Zhangsun smiled and said kindly,""No need, sit down. Mother called you here today to remind you not to run around.”
"You've heard about the Heavenly Devil Tower. Those people are unreasonable and don't follow the rules.”
After saying that, he took out two well-sewn Peace Blessings and placed them in their palms.
"Mother sewed a few peace seals. Zhi 'er, Tai' er, and your sister already have them. Take these two and remember Mother's words.”
The two of them felt warmth in their hearts. They took the Peace Blessing and placed it in their arms. Empress Zhangsun nodded in satisfaction.
In the blink of an eye, it was already noon. Empress Zhangsun personally cooked a table of exquisite and delicious dishes for the two of them.
At the dining table, Empress Zhangsun picked up food for the two of them again, one on the left and one on the right. She did not favor one over the other because of their identities.
Li Ke did not stand on ceremony and continued eating.
Empress Zhangsun smiled and handed Li Ke a cup. She said softly,""Ke 'er, eat slowly. If you like it, you can come to mother's place every day. Mother will cook for you.”
Crown Prince Li Chengqian glanced at him and said loudly,""Mother, your son has some ideas about the Heavenly Devil Tower.”
Empress Zhangsun was stunned. Li Chengqian suddenly mentioning this matter made her somewhat surprised.
Li Chengqian had a confident expression as he analyzed,""Mother, your son feels that among the ten great sects, only Demon Commander Zhao Deyan has some ability. Evil King and Empress Yin are already old and not worth worrying about.”
"As for that net, it's a joke! It's just a bunch of rumors. I can defeat them with one hand!”
"Puff!" Li Ke could not help but laugh out loud.
Li Chengqian immediately threw away his chopsticks and frowned.""Li Ke, what do you mean? Are you looking down on me?"
From the moment he entered the door, he had been very unhappy. He was the Crown Prince and the biological son of Empress Zhangsun, while Li Ke was only the King of Shu. His mother actually treated him equally!
Logically speaking, she should be biased towards him!
"Stop talking and have a good meal.”Empress Zhangsun spoke, her tone somewhat stern.
Li Chengqian sat down with a straight face. Although Empress Zhangsun did not allow them to quarrel, the severity in her words was clearly directed at him.
"Mother, don't be angry. It's not worth it.”Li Ke smiled and circulated his internal energy to help Empress Zhangsun dissipate her anger.
Only then did Empress Zhangsun smile. She took Li Ke's hand and said,""Ke 'er, don't blame your royal brother. He didn't mean it.”
"Mother, don't worry. I won't take this matter to heart.”
Li Chengqian gritted his teeth as he listened. Li Ke was obviously mocking him, but with Empress Zhangsun here, he could only endure it…
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