Li Shimin faked his death? Then I will be powerful enough to conquer the world!

The city of Chang'an in late spring was shrouded in hazy mist. The streets of Zhuque were bustling with people and traffic. The shouts of vendors and the clatter of horses' hooves intertwined into a prosperous melody of the city.

But beneath the noise, undercurrents surged, and everyone was speculating about the big events that were about to happen.

Di Renjie sat upright in the carriage, his eyes slowly sweeping across the familiar yet unfamiliar streets through the window.

Memories came flooding back like a tide, and the scene when I left Chang'an that year was still vivid in my mind.

At that time, he embarked on a journey to Xijing with full of passion and ambition.

Now that he has returned, every brick and tile of Chang'an City seems to have retained its previous appearance, but in his eyes, it is clearly covered with a layer of dust of time and has become a little blurry.

As a high-ranking official in charge of Xijing, Di Renjie knew that his identity was special.

He is the direct descendant of the Queen of Heaven, which is both an honor and a shackle.

The rule that no one could enter the capital without an imperial edict separated him from Chang'an, the center of power.

Over the years, he has worked diligently in Xijing, managing the land in an orderly manner, and won the praise and respect of the people.

However, the changing situation in the court always concerned him.

Now, while His Majesty is still alive, the Empress suddenly summoned him to the capital, a move that caused an uproar inside and outside the court.

The old ministers of Li Tang were discussing this in private, their faces full of worry and uneasiness.

Their worries were not groundless - if His Majesty were to pass away one day, with the Queen Mother's growing power, the entire Tang Dynasty would probably become her sole authority.

How would the Crown Prince's position be protected then? And what would the old ministers loyal to the Li Tang imperial family do?

As soon as he entered Chang'an, Di Renjie was received by Wu Meiniang.

The news spread like wildfire, shocking the entire court.

Many old ministers were disheartened and their eyes were filled with disappointment.

In their view, the Queen Mother's power is already too strong, and His Majesty not only fails to check and balance it, but seems to be condoning it.

This situation made them confused and fearful about the future of the Tang Dynasty.

"Is your Majesty going mad?"

This question lingered in the minds of many veteran officials.

As His Majesty grows older and loses the agility and decisiveness of his youth, the balance of power in the court is quietly tilting.

Inside the Liangyi Hall, candlelight flickered and light and shadow danced on the walls, creating a mysterious and solemn atmosphere.

Wu Meiniang sat upright on the throne that symbolized power, with an upright posture and deep and complex eyes.

When Di Renjie appeared at the door of the palace, she slowly raised her head. The moment her eyes met Di Renjie's, it seemed as if thousands of words were flowing silently.

At that moment, Wu Meiniang's eyes were slightly red. Memories of the past flooded back to her mind like a tide. The young man who followed her, calling her "Sister Wu", had now become a senior official in his own right.

"Huaiying, you're here? How long has it been since we last met in Xijing?"

Her voice was soft, with a barely perceptible tremor, as if she was wandering in memories.

Di Renjie stared at Wu Meiniang in front of him, feeling a mixture of emotions.

Sister Wu, who was once so beautiful and full of vigor, now has gray hair and the years have left deep marks on her face.

But the light in his eyes still revealed wisdom and majesty.

"Diva, it's been fifteen years. I haven't seen you for fifteen years."

Di Renjie's voice was calm, but he could not hide his emotion.

After hearing this answer, Wu Meiniang fell silent.

She originally thought it would only be about ten years, but she didn't expect that fifteen years had already passed.

The passing of time made her feel an inexplicable melancholy. Those youthful years, those ideals and ambitions, seemed like they were just yesterday, yet they were already out of reach.

"Has it been so long, Huaiying? How are you doing in Xijing?"

She asked softly, trying to break the slightly heavy atmosphere.

"Queen, it's still the same. Xijing is still Xijing. It has never changed."

Di Renjie replied in a calm tone.

“Become, always just a human being.”

As soon as these words were spoken, the hall fell into silence.

Both of them fell into deep thought, recalling the changes and growth they had experienced over the years.

The relationship that was once very close has now become a little more distant and alienated due to changes in identity and status.

Wu Meiniang, who has always been decisive and powerful in the court, was rarely hesitant when facing Di Renjie.

The once naive boy now stood in front of her, steady as a mountain, his eyes revealing the wisdom that penetrated the world.

This change made her feel both relieved and a little strange.

"Huaiying, I called you here this time because I want you to be the Left Prime Minister of the Tang Dynasty."

Wu Meiniang finally broke the silence and looked at Di Renjie with firm eyes.

"You have been in Xijing for many years and have managed Xijing in an orderly manner. Both your ability and qualifications are more than sufficient."

Her words were full of trust and expectation, and she obviously had high hopes for Di Renjie.

After saying this, Wu Meiniang closed her eyes, as if thinking about something important.

After a moment, she slowly opened her eyes, her tone calm but with a hint of solemnity: "Huaiying, His Majesty wants to see you."

Hearing this, Di Renjie's expression finally changed significantly. He had originally thought that this time, he would not have the chance to see His Majesty on the orders of the Empress.

Unexpectedly, His Majesty also wanted to summon him.

This caused a complex wave of emotions to surge in his heart, including anticipation, nervousness, and a hint of relief.

He smiled slightly and bowed respectfully to Wu Meiniang: "Your Excellency, thank you very much, Empress Dowager."

When he was appointed as the Left Prime Minister, Di Renjie's expression was indifferent.

But when he heard that he could meet His Majesty, Di Renjie's face showed joy.

All of this was seen by Wu Meiniang.

She smiled wryly.

"Go."

After walking out of the gate of Liangyi Hall, Di Renjie frowned.

The situation in the palace seemed a little different from what he expected.

According to the news he received in Xijing.

Now His Majesty has been sidelined by the Queen Mother, but now, he can actually see His Majesty.

This proves that Your Majesty is not sidelined by the Queen Mother. Until now, the Queen Mother still listens to Your Majesty's orders.

This also gave him a sigh of relief.

No matter how powerful the Queen Mother is, even if Your Majesty has no power at all, You are still Your Majesty, and no one in the world dares to rebel.

The four capitals are still there, and the King of Wu and the King of Wei are still there.

But why did His Majesty give so much power to the Queen, and why did he abolish the Jinyiwei, Di Renjie couldn't understand it.

As long as the Embroidered Uniform Guard exists, the imperial power will be secure.

With doubts, Di Renjie went to Hanyuan Hall under the leadership of Zhang Xiaojing.

Meet the current Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, Li Zhi.

His heart was beating constantly, and the excitement made his hands and feet numb.

This was the first time he had met His Majesty since he ascended the throne.

The scene when I met the late emperor in the Liangyi Palace is still vivid in my mind.

Now, he is no longer that young man.