The waste prince is so fierce

When the prince saw Li Quan, a playful smile appeared on his face. He raised his hand and said, "Ninth brother, you are here, please don't be polite."

"Thank you, Your Highness." Li Quan stood up straight and looked at the prince calmly.

Li Ke smiled and said, "Ninth brother, tonight is the blessing and sacrifice activity of the emperor. I am very happy that you can come to participate. I am sure that the emperor will be very pleased when he knows it."

Upon hearing this, Li Quan said calmly, "Your Highness, you are too kind. My father is not in good health, and as a son, I should naturally show my filial piety."

When Li Ke heard this, a strange light flashed in his eyes. He smiled and said, "Ninth brother is right. Father is in poor health. We, as his sons, should really be more filial."

"However, Ninth Brother, you seem to be very famous recently. I have heard news about you in the palace."

Li Quan's heart moved, knowing that Li Ke was testing him, he said calmly: "Your Highness, I do have some things to deal with recently. However, my filial piety to my father has never diminished."

Li Ke looked at Li Quan deeply, and said with a smile: "Ninth brother, I believe what you said. However, there are some things that you still need to explain to the emperor in person."

Li Quan was startled when he heard this.

He took a deep breath and said, "Your Highness, I understand what you mean. After the sacrificial ceremony is over, I will personally go to pay my respects to my father and explain what has happened recently."

"very good."

Li Ke smiled and said, "Ninth brother, you are a smart person. You should know what to do to benefit yourself the most."

After the sacrificial ceremony was over, Li Quan did not leave immediately.

He stood in the crowd, silently observing the surrounding situation. Suddenly, he felt someone watching him in the dark. He turned his head sharply, but saw only darkness.

Li Quan frowned, with an ominous premonition in his heart.

He looked around, then quietly left the front hall and came to the Yangshen Hall.

At this moment, in the Yangshen Palace, Emperor Kang was lying on the dragon couch, looking pale and sick. When he heard the eunuch report that the ninth prince Li Quan wanted to see him, he slightly opened his eyes.

"Let him in." Kangdi's voice was a little weak.

Soon, Li Quan walked into the Yangshen Temple, and seeing Emperor Kang's appearance, he felt sad.

He knelt down in front of the bed and choked up, "Father, I am here to see you."

Emperor Kang looked at Li Quan, with a gleam of relief in his eyes.

He reached out his hand, gently patted Li Quan's shoulder, and said, "Quan'er, you are here. I have heard about what happened recently. You have done a good job and did not disappoint me."

Hearing this, a warm current instantly flowed into Li Quan's heart, and his eyes couldn't help but become moist: "Father, you are too kind. I just did what I should do."

Emperor Kang nodded and asked, "Quan'er, do you know that if I leave, the one I will be most worried about is you?"

Li Quan quickly took Kangdi's hand and said, "Father, you are blessed with great fortune. I'm sure everything will be fine this time."

"Haha, don't be silly. There is no real immortality in this world."

Kangdi, lying on the bed, smiled weakly.

"I know my health well, and I'm afraid I don't have much time left. Now, I just want to hear your definite answer. Do you want to be the emperor?"

When Li Quan heard this, he was stunned.

He never expected that his father would ask such a question.

At this moment, Li Quan had thousands of thoughts in his mind, but on the surface, he still had a sad expression. He looked at Emperor Kang and said, "Father, I only hope that you can recover soon. I am willing to find famous doctors all over the world for you..."

"Quan'er!"

Emperor Kang suddenly raised his voice, stared at Li Quan closely, and said, "Answer my question, do you want to be the emperor?"

Li Quan's heart trembled. He knew he could no longer avoid this question.

He took a deep breath and said, "Father, if I say I don't want to, then I am definitely speaking against my will. As a royal descendant, who doesn't want to ascend the throne? However, I hope that you can live a long life and continue to lead our Tang Dynasty to glory..."

"Haha, kid, you can really talk."

Kangdi smiled and interrupted Li Quan.

He looked at Li Quan and said, "Quan'er, how could I not know what you are thinking? But you have to know that this throne is not so easy to sit on. You need to have enough wisdom and means to control those court officials and ensure the eternal stability of Dakang."

Li Quan's heart moved when he heard this.

He understood that his father was reminding him that if he wanted to ascend the throne, he must have sufficient strength and means.

He took a deep breath and said, "Father's teachings are in my heart. I will work hard to improve myself and live up to your expectations."

"Okay, be ambitious!"

Emperor Kang nodded in appreciation, and then said, "Actually, I called you here this time because I have something else to tell you."

Li Quan's heart moved when he heard this.

He knew that what his father was going to say next would be of great importance.

Sure enough, Kangdi’s next words surprised Li Quan.

"Quan'er, your mother is actually missing."

"what?"

Upon hearing this, Li Quan stood up suddenly and looked at Kangdi in disbelief.

"Father, what did you say? My mother is missing? Where did she go?"

Emperor Kang looked at the excited Li Quan and signaled him to stay calm.

"I'm not sure either, but I've already arranged for the Royal Guards to investigate, and I believe there will be a result soon."

After hearing the news, Li Quan felt his mind go blank.

He had never thought that his mother would disappear in the harem.

At this moment, he suddenly understood why his father told him this news at this time.

My father wants to use the news about my mother to exchange for my loyalty!

I have to say, this move is really clever!

Because if there is anyone in this world who can make Li Quan unconditionally loyal to him, it is only his mother!

Thinking of this, Li Quan took a deep breath and looked at Emperor Kang and said, "Father, please rest assured. I believe in you!"

Emperor Kang nodded with satisfaction. "Okay! I knew you wouldn't let me down! When the Jinyiwei have any news, I will let them inform you as soon as possible. Now you should go back and prepare for the next thing."

"Yes! Father!"

After leaving the Yangshen Temple, Li Quan couldn't calm down for a long time.

My mother is missing.

Or in the harem?

How can it be!

On the other side, Kangdi also fell into deep thought.

He told Li Quan this secret just now, not only to win over Li Quan, but also to test Li Quan's desire for power.