Accompanied by Chen Fusheng, Li Shimin quietly returned to Chang'an after a year away.

His figure seemed a little lonely, but he still couldn't hide his innate imperial aura. His eyes were like torches, as if he was exploring every change in the capital after he left.

Compared to when he left, the Chang'an before him had undergone a gorgeous transformation and amazing earth-shaking changes.

Not to mention the dazzling array of advanced facilities, just looking at the vigor and vitality on the faces of the people was enough to deeply touch Li Shimin's heart.

That vitality is just like the spirit displayed by the people of Xianyang in the past. Everyone holds their heads high, with confidence and hope flashing in their eyes, as if they all have the potential to become dragons or phoenixes. It can be said that everyone is like a dragon!

Li Shimin's heart couldn't help but ripple.

Perhaps in the near future, every inch of the Tang Dynasty will be shrouded in such vitality, truly realizing a glorious era where everyone is like a dragon.

If that day really comes, as Li Chengqian's father, he can truly benefit from his son's fame and become the father of an emperor of all ages. Wouldn't that be a wonderful story?

Thinking of this, his chest rose and fell unconsciously, and the heroic spirit in his heart surged like surging waves.

After all, from ancient times to the present, which emperor did not yearn to see with his own eyes the people under his rule full of vitality and energy?

However, the road to governing the country is long and arduous. How can it be easy to achieve such a grand vision?

The difficulties and obstacles along the way are like towering mountains and ridges, which are daunting.

"Your Majesty, please enter the palace. If there is anything you need, I will do it immediately!"

Chen Fusheng stood upright beside him, his expression extremely respectful, and his words full of humility.

He has a young and energetic face, bright and lively eyes, and contains endless wisdom and vitality.

During this journey, Li Shimin deliberately conducted an in-depth test on him.

Unexpectedly, this young man is not only full of vigor, but can also speak eloquently when faced with many complex matters, and put forward his own unique insights and profound thoughts.

Some of the viewpoints and perspectives even made Li Shimin's eyes light up, and he secretly admired their novelty and uniqueness.

"I don't have anything to prepare. Please enter the palace. I haven't been back for a long time. I thought I would never come back in this lifetime."

Li Shimin raised his head slightly, his eyes revealing a hint of regret for his past experiences.

"You are a good young man. I will talk to Cheng Qian and give you another recommendation."

His words were filled with appreciation and expectations for the younger generation, foreshadowing that Chen Fusheng was about to rise to prominence.

Upon hearing this, Chen Fusheng turned pale with fear. He waved his hands repeatedly, looking extremely panicked. "Your Majesty! Please don't do that. I'm already a cabinet member now. Everyone jokingly calls me the Little Cabinet Elder."

"From now on, you will be in a high position and have great power!"

"Now that you mention it, I'm afraid my life will be in danger!"

He smiled bitterly and shook his head helplessly. His expression showed a clear understanding of his own situation, and also had a bit of humor unique to young people, which made people laugh.

Li Shimin couldn't help but laugh at his appearance. The corners of his mouth turned up slightly, revealing a faint smile. "You little rascal, have I really made a mess of things?"

"Your Majesty, I dare not!" Chen Fusheng quickly restrained his smile, bowed seriously and said with an extremely respectful attitude.

"Let's go into the palace!" Li Shimin waved his hand and took the lead. Chen Fusheng followed closely behind him with a respectful look on his face, not daring to slack off or overstep the mark.

Outside the Taiji Hall, this court meeting broke the convention and was not held inside the Taiji Hall, but was held on the square outside the hall.

On the stone bricks of the square stood a thick and sturdy pillar. King Qi Li You was tied tightly to it with ropes. His face was flushed, his eyes were wide open and bloodshot, and he kept twisting his body, trying to break free from the ropes that bound him, and he kept uttering angry roars from his mouth.

Li Chengqian had a calm expression. He ordered someone to bring in a gorgeous and majestic armchair and sat firmly in the middle, inspiring awe.

All the civil and military officials on both sides bowed their heads and stood in silence, secretly wondering what the deep meaning of His Majesty's actions today was. However, fearing the emperor's majesty, no one dared to say a word and could only ponder silently in their hearts.

Yin Fei stood aside, extremely anxious. She kept swinging her slender arms, trying to pull away the maid who was holding her so that she could rush to Li You.

The two maids looked embarrassed and held onto Concubine Yin tightly, shouting, "My Lady Concubine, My Lady Concubine, you can't do that!"

"You can't go over there!"

Their voices were tinged with fear, sounding particularly harsh in the tense atmosphere.

The civil and military officials in the court all watched this farce quietly, wondering in their hearts how His Majesty would direct this grand drama? What deep meaning did this contain?

The atmosphere instantly reached a climax with the arrival of Li Shimin. He was dressed in simple yet elegant casual clothes, and his steps were steady and calm, each step seemed to step on the hearts of the people. He walked slowly with his hands behind his back.

Chen Fusheng followed him closely with a solemn expression, always keeping an eye on the movements around him, not daring to be careless at all.

When the old ministers in the court saw Li Shimin, tears of excitement welled up in their eyes. They suppressed their inner emotions and waited until Li Shimin approached. Then they bowed and saluted, and then shouted at the top of their lungs, "Long live the emperor!"

The voice resounded through the sky, filled with their longing for Li Shimin, telling of the past glory and the vicissitudes of time.

Li Shimin smiled and waved his hand gently, indicating that they did not need to be polite.

When Yin Fei saw Li Shimin, it was like seeing a ray of light in the darkness. She took advantage of the moment when the maids were careless and suddenly broke free from their restraints.

She rushed to Li Shimin's feet without hesitation, knelt down with a plop, hugged his thighs tightly with both hands, and cried out inconsolably: "Your Majesty! I miss you! I knew you were still alive!"

Her cry was shrill and moving.

"Your Majesty, please save our child, please save You'er!"

Her eyes were full of pleading, and she placed all her hopes on Li Shimin, hoping that he would remember the relationship between father and son, and the friendship between husband and concubine, and come to the rescue.

Li Shimin frowned slightly and glanced at Li Chengqian who was sitting on the armchair.

Li Chengqian had a playful smile on his face, his eyes were calm, as if he was waiting for something.

Li Shimin's face suddenly darkened. He turned his head and looked coldly at Concubine Yin at his feet. Without hesitation, he raised his foot and kicked her away. His voice was icy: "Regardless of high or low, there is only one Majesty in this world, and you are sitting right there."

"I am just the Emperor!"

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