Changsun Wuji saw him off, and Li Tai returned in disappointment. Although he was quite polite in his mouth, he didn't know how many times he had scolded Changsun Wuji in his heart.

After Li Tai left, Changsun Wuji's third son Changsun Jun then entered the house. It was obvious that Changsun's family was not very welcome to Li Tai, far more than Changsun Wuji.

"Dad, why did the King of Wei come here?" As soon as Li Tai left, Changsun Jun, who had received the news, rushed to the house and asked Changsun Wuji.

The most successful sons of Changsun Wuji were the eldest son Changsun Chong. However, Changsun Chong and Changsun Wuji did not stand together. Changsun rushed towards Li Ke, while Changsun Wuji was facing Li Chengqian.

In addition to Changsun Chong, the second son Changsun Huan was ignorant and was a real playboy. He only hangs with Changsun Jiaqing every day, and is also disliked by Changsun Wuji. The only one who is still satisfied with Changsun Wuji is the only one who is satisfied with Changsun Wuji.

Changsun Wuji asked, "How long have you been waiting outside?"

Changsun Jun replied: "The King of Wei will be here shortly after he arrived. Looking at the King of Wei's expression, he seemed unhappy."

Changsun Wuji smiled disdainfully and said, "He did not agree to what he asked his father to do to him, so he was naturally unhappy."

Changsun Jun asked, "What's the matter with the King of Wei asking his father?"

Changsun Wuji said, "What else can it be? It's naturally the position of crown prince. Your Majesty seems to intend to make the King of Chu the crown prince. The King of Wei was anxious, so he rushed to seek medical treatment and found me."

Changsun Jun said: "As my brother said, the power of the King of Chu has been achieved and is outstanding than that of the kings. Now that the crown prince has been abolished, the King of Chu has almost made a foregone conclusion. My father is right to reject the King of Wei at this time."

The elder brother Changsun Jun mentioned was Changsun Chong. Changsun Chong first made contributions to the Northern Expedition and then became a princess. He was in a strong momentum and had a bit of a stubborn voice among the younger generation of the Tang Dynasty's meritorious children. It is also necessary that Changsun Jun attaches great importance to Changsun Chong so much.

However, listening to Changsun Jun's words, Changsun Wuji said: "Although your brother's words make sense, just listen to them. There is no need to believe them. The reason why my father rejected the King of Wei is just to avoid the edge and wait for the future."

When Changsun Jun heard this, he asked in confusion: "It's over now. Does my father still have room for maneuver?"

Changsun Wuji shook his head and said, "Of course I don't have it. It depends on the meaning of the entire Guanlong clan. Although Li Ke is only one step away from ascending the position of the crown prince, his foundation is not in Guanzhong. The King of Chu has a good relationship with the Jiangnan clan led by the Xiao family and the Cen clan, and is also very close to some Hedong clans led by the Pei family and the Helan clan, but his foundation is not deep in the Guanlong clan. This is his weakness."

In his early years, Li Ke became a disciple of Cen Wenben, relying on the Jiangnan family clans. Then he took advantage of the opportunity in Bingzhou to win over some Hedong family clans. This was the only way to fight with Li Chengqian, who was supported by the Long family clans and Li Tai, who was supported by Shandong family clans. Although this helped Li Ke through the early difficulties, it also restricted Li Ke in the later period.

The Tang Dynasty's aristocratic forces were the most powerful, followed by Shandong, followed by Hedong, Jiangnan and Hebei. Although Li Ke had the support of Jiangnan and Hedong clans, if he could not win over the Guanlong clans, his position as prince would not be stable, and the fall of the former Sui Dynasty was proof of this.

In the late Sui Dynasty, if Emperor Yang had not initiated the imperial examinations and then successively expeditions to the east, completely punished the Guanlong family and lost the heart of the Guanlong family, otherwise, how could Li Xiuning just be able to turn the world upside down in Guanzhong where the family was everywhere and private soldiers were everywhere, and destroy the foundation of the former Sui Dynasty?

Changsun Jun said: "The King of Chu has kindness to the people of Guanzhong, but it still has a lot of foundation among the people. I want to use the Guanlong clan's hand to deal with the King of Chu, it's not easy."

Changsun Wuji shook his head and said, "The people are the people, the family is the family. What the people think of is only food and clothing for three meals, but the family members are looking at the rise and fall of the family. Therefore, the people buy Li Ke's account, but the aristocratic families do not. They only look at the family and interests."

Changsun Jun said: "In this way, even if the King of Chu takes up the position of crown prince, it is not sure."

Changsun Wuji said: "This matter is hard to say, but the dispute over the throne is not limited to the court, but also in the family. The dispute over the throne is also a dispute over the family. Let's just watch it and don't be the one who stands out."

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Li Tai came with excitement and returned with disappointment. Although his purpose was not achieved, the news of his visit to Changsun Mansion was soon delivered to Li Ke.

"Li Tai is anxious. At this time, I am afraid that I will ask him to do something." In the study of the King of Chu's mansion, Wu Meiniang told Li Ke when she learned that Li Tai was visiting Changsun Wuji.

Li Ke smiled and said, "The prince is deposed, and there is something happening today. It is strange that Li Tai is not in a hurry."

Wu Meiniang said, "Li Tai is anxious, and is already in chaos, and he is no longer able to be the enemy of Sanlang. One of Sanlang's feet has already stepped into the East Palace."

Li Ke said: "Mei Niang said it well, but we should not be careless until the imperial edict of the father's appointment of the crown prince is issued for a day, so as not to leave a handle and be taken advantage of by others."

Wu Meiniang agreed: "What Sanlang said is very true. This matter is uncertain for a day, and Meiniang is also uneasy. It is better to be early than late."

Wu Meiniang said, and asked Li Ke again: "The country must not be without a crown prince. The position of the crown prince is not a long-term solution. We should order people to submit a letter to the appointment of the crown prince. First, we should test the meaning of the father, and second, we should decide this matter quickly."

Li Ke thought for a while and said, "This matter is not bad, but it is not good yet. The prince's rebellion and the new abolishment is in a depressed mood. At this time, the emperor submitted a memorial to the crown prince, which may lead to the emperor's guess. In recent days, our Chu Prince's Mansion has been better off with guests in a closed door and has also pushed all the social engagements outside."

Li Ke played the card of family affection, but Li Chengqian was abolished and was about to go to Qianzhou. Li Ke couldn't wait to test the establishment of a crown prince. What would Li Shimin think?

Wu Meiniang said, "Sanlang is not a saying that is too much. If our huge Chu Palace is closed to thank guests, wouldn't it seem too empty? Sanlang just cares about everything as usual, but it's not extravagant."

Li Ke smiled and said, "What Mei Niang said is that I have survived the past ten years. Could it be that I have been here for a few days? Since it is not convenient to leave the mansion in these few days, we will stay in the mansion well. It is rare to have free time. We should do it as usual and add a brother to the mansion."

Li Ke said, laughing and pulling Wu Meiniang into his arms, with the intention of doing whatever he wants.

Wu Meiniang listened to Li Ke's words and looked at Li Ke's appearance. She didn't know what Li Ke meant. Time seemed to have returned to the study room of the Bingzhou Grand Governor's Office at the beginning of last year. Wu Meiniang let out a soft hum, her whole body softened and melted into Li Ke's arms.

But just when Li Ke's index finger was moving and he was about to do whatever he wanted, Wu Meiniang suddenly felt aroused in her heart and remembered something.

Wu Meiniang grabbed Li Ke's unhonest hand, interrupted Li Ke's already-strung interest, and said to Li Ke: "Mei Niang thought of a way to help Sanlang test his father's intentions quietly."

Now that things have come to this point, Li Ke can't care about these things. Li Ke hurriedly grabbed Wu Meiniang's hand, pressed it down, and then said, "Don't worry, do the serious business first, and then discuss this matter later."
Chapter completed!