When Zhang Xuansu saw Changsun Wuji coming, he felt a little nervous, not knowing what kind of news he would bring. He accompanied Changsun Wuji to see Li Chengqian and walked to the door of Li Chengqian's study. Changsun Wuji said, "Master Zhang, I have your majesty's oral order, and I want to convey it to His Royal Highness alone. Please avoid it first."

Zhang Xuansu stopped helplessly and said, "Sir."

Looking at Changsun Wuji's back disappearing into Li Chengqian's study, Zhang Xuansu was very worried.

Because Zhang Xuansu did not follow Li Chengqian to court at that time, when he first heard about this, he was like Changsun Wuji. First of all, he thought that Li Chengqian was a little impulsive and could communicate with Li Shimin in private and should not have conflicts in public.

After Li Chengqian was confined, Zhang Xuansu talked about the situation at that time with Li Chengqian, but found that Li Chengqian had no choice but to give in. If Li Chengqian did not strongly oppose Li Shimin, once Li Shimin issued an imperial edict and asked Li Tai to preside over the construction of Yong'an Palace, this matter would be irreversible.

The construction of Yong'an Palace is a long process. As the host of the construction of this project, Li Tai will naturally stay in Chang'an. At the same time, the construction of Yong'an Palace is a major project, involving all aspects of the court, and Li Tai is also returning to the political arena. The changes in the court are inevitable.

This matter is very difficult. Although Zhang Xuansu is experienced, he doesn't know what Li Shimin's attitude towards this matter and cannot think of a solution. Now he can only wait patiently for the result of the secret talk between Changsun Wuji and Li Chengqian.

Not long after, Li Chengqian sent someone to inform him of the past.

Zhang Xuansu entered Li Chengqian's study and saw that Li Chengqian's face looked very ugly.

Changsun Wuji told Zhang Xuansu about Li Shimin's attitude and asked, "Master Zhang, what do you think?"

Hearing this result, Zhang Xuansu immediately breathed a sigh of relief. He thought this result was acceptable, but when he saw Li Chengqian's face, he knew that Li Chengqian was unwilling to accept such a result. He had to first figure out what Li Chengqian's attitude was, and then express his opinion.

Zhang Xuansu did not answer Changsun Wuji's words and said to Li Chengqian: "Start, Your Highness, how do you think this matter should be solved?"

Li Chengqian looked out the window with his neck stammering, without answering what Zhang Xuansu said, Zhang Xuansu understood Li Chengqian's attitude.

Changsun Wuji said: "Master Zhang, this incident is very serious and has angered Your Majesty. Especially when the ministers followed His Highness to make suggestions to Your Majesty together, the matter became even more serious.

His Majesty was unwilling to pursue His Royal Highness the Crown Prince because he made concessions. I believe that you should accept His Majesty’s conditions and let this matter end here.”

After saying that, he gave Zhang Xuansu a color, hoping that he could persuade Li Chengqian together.

Zhang Xuansu figured out the situation and understood Li Chengqian's feelings. However, after weighing the pros and cons, he thought that what Changsun Wuji said was right. Although Li Tai would cause some trouble when he stayed in Chang'an, it would be better than letting Li Chengqian continue to oppose Li Shimin and anger him and be punished. Li Chengqian has been enduring for so many years and cannot lose the big picture because of a momentary impulse.

He said: "Your Highness, I think Lord Changsun's opinion is correct. This incident angered Your Majesty. If you want to calm his anger, you must give Your Majesty a step. Otherwise, this matter may be difficult to be good. I know that you are worried that Li Tai will cause some trouble in the future and that you have nothing to worry about.

Think about it, with his prominent position of King Wei and His Majesty's favor, he was unable to shake your position as the Crown Prince. Now your position in the court is much stronger than before. How much threat can his deposed prince pose to you even if he stays in Chang'an?

I believe that you have a conflict with Your Majesty, which is exactly what Li Tai wants to see. You should not give him this opportunity to sow discord. Take a step back and the sky is wide open. You should accept Your Majesty's kindness and let this matter end here."

Li Chengqian's eyes were still looking out the window, not knowing what he was thinking.

Northwest Prince's Mansion.

In addition to Li Zhi and Li Mingda, Yin Hongzhi was the first minister in the court to enter the Northwest Prince's Mansion. He was Li You's uncle, and it was understandable to visit his nephew for emotion or reason.

Yin Guanghao was also with him. Since yesterday, Yin Guanghao has been paying close attention to the movements in the court. He has already received news that Changsun Wuji went to the East Palace after meeting Li Shimin, so he came with his father to report to Li You.

After listening to Yin Guanghao's report, Li You was also uneasy. At this moment, he was a little nervous and his face looked very serious.

Yin Hongzhi looked at him worriedly and asked, "I don't know how Your Majesty will deal with this matter. Will Your Highness be in danger? Will it implicate you?"

Li You shook his head and said, "This is not what I worry about."

Yin Hongzhi and Yin Guanghao didn't understand what he meant. They looked at each other and looked at Li You in confusion.

Li You ordered: "Baihu, go and call the fourth wife over."

Soon, Wu Xu hurried to the study.

Li You really wanted to see what Wu Zetian thought about this. He asked, "Xu'er, Changsun Wuji went to see his father and then went to the Eastern Palace. What do you think this means?"

Wu Xu is extremely smart. Her fate has changed because of Li You. She did not enter the palace and was involved in those dark intrigues. However, over the years, she has been working hard in business and has the status of the Minister of Commerce. Her experience in both the political and business circles has made her more humane. It can be said that her current talent is stronger than in history than being a concubine alone.

What happened yesterday was related to Li You, and Wu Xu was naturally very concerned about it. He had already conducted a comprehensive analysis of this matter and had his own judgment on the outcome of the matter.

After hearing Li You's words, Wu Xu said: "Prince, I think it should be that Your Majesty has made a decision and needs His Highness to make some kind of compromise. Lord Changsun communicates about this matter."

Li You nodded and said, "It's right."

Yin Hongzhi asked worriedly: "What kind of decision will Your Majesty make?"

Wu Xu said: "I think the father doesn't want to make this matter a mess. He should have made some kind of compromise. Then he hopes that His Highness and the Prince, you will also make a compromise and end this matter."

Yin Hongzhi probably understood what she meant, and he still wanted to know what decision Li Shimin would make. He asked, "Can you say it more specific?"

Wu Xu said: "Uncle, I guess the father wants His Highness and the prince to admit his mistake to him in public and agree to Li Tai stay in Chang'an. The father will no longer pursue this matter."

Yin Hongzhi breathed a sigh of relief, but he was still a little worried. He said, "Can you tell me the reason?"

Wu Xu said: "Your Highness the Crown Prince has performed outstandingly over the years, and the prince also has an important position in the mind of his father. What's more, there is a reason for this matter. It is not that His Highness and the prince are incompatible with his father, and the father will not impose severe punishment on His Highness and the prince for this reason.

My father has been pampering Li Tai since he was a child, and it is understandable that he wanted to keep Li Tai in Chang'an. Originally, this matter could be communicated privately, but there was an unexpected conflict in the court. My father's status was at its peak, especially when he had just won the victory in the Eastern Expedition to Goguryeo. At this time, he was contradicted in public and could not get up, so he was confined to His Royal Highness and the Prince.

Now His Majesty wants to properly solve this matter. From his perspective, as long as His Highness and the Prince can admit their mistakes to him in public and agree with his opinion, he will not be willing to pursue this matter again if he has a step forward."

Yin Hongzhi praised: "Your Highness has always praised you for being smart, it turns out to be so."

Wu Xu smiled modestly and didn't say anything. Then, a hint of worry appeared on her face.

Li You asked: "Xuer, do you think this kind of treatment result is acceptable?"

Wu Xu said worriedly: "Prince, I am very worried, just because I am afraid that His Highness the Crown Prince will not be able to withstand the pressure of his father and accept this result."

Li You sighed and said, "Xu'er, this is what I worry about. If this happens, all my efforts over the years will be in vain."

Wu Xu looked at her husband's melancholy expression and felt very distressed. She reached out to hold Li You's hand and wanted to say something to comfort him, but she didn't know what to say for a moment.

Yin Hongzhi was a little happy when he heard that Li You would not be in danger, but when he saw his and Wu Xu's expressions, he was a little confused for a moment. However, he was also a smart person. After thinking for a while, he understood what they were worried about.

Yin Guanghao has grown up over the years. He said worriedly: "Cousin, to be honest, I have never been optimistic about your choice before. Sooner or later you will be betrayed by him."

Yin Hongzhi glared at Yin Guanghao fiercely and said, "What are you talking about?" But what he thought in his heart was indeed the same as his son.

A long time ago, Yin Hongzhi was not optimistic about Li You's support for Li Chengqian. In his mind, Li Chengqian was not a material for being an emperor. He was dull in qualifications, lacked opinion, was impulsive, and was timid and afraid of things. Such qualities were all taboos for being an emperor.

Among Li Shimin's sons, he believed that Li Chengqian was not only inferior to Li You and Li Ke, but also Li Tai. At least Li Tai was insidious and cunning, and good at acting and flattering, which was also a skill.

Over the years, with the help of Li You, Li Chengqian has indeed made great progress, but his performance in many things is still unsatisfactory.

He now understood what Li You and Wu Xu were worried about - under the pressure of Li Shimin and under the persuasion of Changsun Wuji and others, Li Chengqian would accept the conditions proposed by Li Shimin.

Once Li Chengqian makes such a choice, things will become out of control.

If Li Chengqian agreed to Li Shimin's request, he would have overcome the difficulties for the time being, but he would have hurt all the ministers who supported him and would have lost their trust in him from then on.

Not only that, Li Tai won this time and would be greatly encouraged. He would be more aggressive, use all conspiracies, and use Li Shimin to constantly force Li Chengqian to make concessions. There would be a dirty situation in the court again, and even bloody storm.

This is by no means annoying. According to the direction of history, as Li Shimin gets older, he will become more and more stubborn and do not listen to different opinions. Li Tai's influence on Li Shimin will become greater and greater, and he will even become the spokesperson of Li Shimin, wielding the emperor to command the princes.

This is by no means an exaggeration. This has happened to heroes like Qin Shihuang and Emperor Wu of Han in history. The unjust death of the eldest son of Qin Shihuang Fusu and a witchcraft incident in Han Wu of Han led to the death of thousands of innocent people. Such a painful lesson is vivid in my mind.

At this time, the ministers lost their trust in Li Chengqian and became rustling. No one could reverse the chaos in the court.

If such a thing really happened, Li You would never spend any effort on A Dou like Li Chengqian who could not be helped.

What choice would Li Chengqian make?
Chapter completed!