Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

As the emperor who was best at accepting advice, Li Shimin's understanding of humbly accepting advice was far more profound than that in the previous four chapters.

Moreover, when he was writing "Emperor's Model: Accepting Advice", his mind was full of Wei Zheng's figure.

Over the years, that country bumpkin Wei Zheng had been causing trouble for him on various issues, and he had been so angry that he wanted to kill Wei Zheng several times.

But now thinking back, if it weren't for Wei Zheng's desperate advice to him, he might have done many regrettable things.

Li Zhi held the heavy bamboo slips in his hands, his face filled with excitement and joy.

"Father, I will read this carefully when I return, and try to understand your humble attitude towards advice!"

In his opinion, the content of "The Emperor's Model" is not important, as he can also find many principles of being a monarch in other books.

What really matters is that the emperor is willing to let him see it first. Does it contain the emperor’s expectations for him?

Li Shimin smiled and nodded, then whispered an instruction.

"Chi Nu, the same rules apply as before. No one else can know about this. Once you've read it, bring it back to your father!"

"Next year, we will go to Mount Tai to offer sacrifices to the gods. You can go with your father."

Hearing his father's words, Li Zhi's expression froze slightly.

Because when he came to Liangyi Palace, the "Emperor's Code: Judge" in his hand was accidentally seen by the prince. He didn't know if this incident would have an impact on him?

If he told this matter, it might make his father worried.

At that time, in order to take care of the prince's feelings, the emperor may not show him the later chapters of The Emperor's Model.

But if he doesn't say it, the prince will come to his father's side out of anger and make a big fuss. How will he answer his father's questions then?

Faced with this dilemma, Li Zhi found it difficult to make a decision.

His mouth moved slightly and his face was full of difficulty.

When Li Shimin saw that Li Zhi was in a daze, he raised his eyebrows slightly and then asked with concern.

"Zhi Nu, do you have anything else to say to Father?"

"If you have anything to say, just tell me. Father may be able to help you."

Li Zhi held the bamboo tube tightly in both hands. He decided to hide the fact that the prince knew that he had read "The Emperor's Style".

He was betting that the prince, for the sake of his own face, would not make trouble for his father over this matter.

Li Zhi quickly forced a smile on his face, then respectfully saluted his father with his fists clasped.

"Father, I was so surprised to hear that I could follow you to Mount Tai to offer sacrifices to the gods that I was stunned."

"I have the opportunity to see my father perform the Fengshan ceremony at the top of Mount Tai and tell the heavens about his merits. This grand occasion will surely be remembered by me for the rest of my life!"

"When your father's Fengshan ceremony is completed, I can't imagine how the historians will praise your great achievements and virtues!"

Hearing his beloved son's heartfelt words, Li Shimin couldn't help but throw his head back and laugh.

"Hahaha~"

He patted Li Zhi on the shoulder with a smile on his face and said, "Zhi Nu, you can only say some nice words to please father!"

Li Zhi quickly responded: "Father, I am only telling the truth!"

Looking at his well-behaved and honest son, Li Shimin felt extremely happy.

He knew in his heart that his beloved son was complimenting him intentionally, but as a father he still felt very happy to hear his son's praise.

Li Shimin glanced at the pile of memorials on the desk that had not yet been processed, and then spoke to Li Zhi in a gentle voice.

"Chi Nu, please go back first. Father is about to start reviewing the memorials."

As one of the most diligent emperors, Li Shimin was very strict with himself. He would not stop to rest until he had finished dealing with the day's memorials.

Also because he was too busy, he didn't have much time to favor the concubines in the harem.

Li Zhi immediately clasped his fists and replied, "The weather is getting colder and colder, and Father has to work hard on state affairs every day. You must rest well and take care of your health."

"I will now go back and read the "Emperor's Model for Accepting Advice" carefully. I will take my leave now!"

Looking at his beloved son jumping away, Li Shimin's heart warmed and a faint smile appeared on his face.

"Pheasant is filial!"

After Li Zhi's figure completely disappeared, Li Shimin's expression gradually became calm.

He walked back and forth on the platform with his hands behind his back for a while, then felt dizzy and staggered backwards.

"Your Majesty, be careful!"

The eunuchs who were silently guarding on both sides were frightened when they saw Li Shimin almost fall, and they hurried forward to support Li Shimin.

After Li Shimin steadied himself, he gently pushed them away, then shook his head slightly and said.

"I'm fine, you guys can leave now."

Several eunuchs hurriedly bowed to Li Shimin, then quietly retreated to the sides and stood on guard.

Li Shimin slowly sat down on the cushion. The pain in his head made him unable to help but tap it lightly with his fist. Even his ears could be heard buzzing.

After a long time, this uncomfortable feeling gradually disappeared.

Li Shimin pinched his eyebrows hard, muttering with dazed eyes.

"I hope this Fengshan ceremony at Mount Tai can cure my minor ailments!"

Every winter, Li Shimin would always feel dizzy and have a stuffy chest for a period of time, but it would disappear soon.

But as he got older, the uncomfortable feeling lasted longer and longer.

Li Shimin consulted many doctors in the palace and among the people, but in the end, no one could find out what was wrong with him.

After the uncomfortable feeling disappeared, Li Shimin began to pick up the memorials on the imperial desk and review them carefully.

...

The day passed quickly and the sun set in the blink of an eye.

Inside Princess Chengyang’s mansion.

Du He, who had finished his shift early, accompanied Li Yi to have dinner early. Then the two of them, wearing spotless white fox furs, strolled side by side on the path by the lake.

Li Yi whispered, "My husband, I went to the palace today to ask the astronomical bureau for divination, and the auspicious day chosen is December 12th."

Du He nodded and said, "Thank you for your hard work, Yi'er. We will need you to take care of the banquet when the time comes."

For Du He, as long as it is not raining or snowing heavily and does not delay the banquet, it is a good day.

The good days chosen by the people in the Imperial Observatory can only be regarded as a psychological comfort.

Li Yi pouted and said, "My dear husband, the beautiful sister knows that I went to the astronomical bureau to do divination in order to help you choose a good day to take a concubine. The sister laughed at me."

"If the other sisters knew, I don't know how they would criticize me in private!"

As the second daughter of the Tang Emperor, Li Yi's behavior was incomprehensible in the eyes of the princesses.

"Hehe!" Du He laughed evilly twice, then leaned close to Li Yi's ear and whispered, "Yier, I have no way to repay your kindness, the only thing I can do is to give birth to a few more big fat boys with you!"

"It's getting dark now, let's go back to the dormitory and rest!"

As he spoke, Du He took Li Yi's hand and walked towards the backyard in a hurry.

Li Yi, who had originally planned to vent her anger for a while, felt a little dizzy at the moment and could only let Du He pull her towards the backyard.

"Why does my husband want to give me more children as a token of my gratitude?"

"Isn't this repaying kindness with enmity?"