I have already established my power and prestige, so how did Li Shimin come back to life?

Li Chengqian, sitting on the dragon throne, closed his eyes and frowned slightly, not knowing what he was waiting for.

Fang Xuanling sighed, his sigh filled with helplessness. He walked out with a solemn expression, holding the jade sceptre in his hand, each step slow and heavy.

"Your Majesty, although the Prince of Wei and Lord Changsun have committed serious offenses, considering the Prince of Wei's contributions to the Tang Dynasty and Lord Changsun Wuji's dedication to the Tang Dynasty, please spare their lives! Let them make amends for their crimes!"

His voice echoed in the hall, with a hint of pleading.

As Fang Xuanling finished speaking, Cheng Yaojin and Yuchi Jingde also stood up. They were tall and strong, with extraordinary aura. They said in unison: "Your Majesty, please spare their lives!"

Wei Zheng walked out with an expressionless face. His eyes were as sharp as a knife as he looked at everyone, as if he wanted to see through everyone's thoughts.

"The Prince of Wei colluded with Zhangsun Wuji to fabricate the imperial edict, distorting the emperor's will. They even intended to mobilize troops to resist Your Majesty's entry into the city, intent on supporting the Prince of Jin's ascension to the throne. They dared to secretly suppress the news of the late emperor's death, isolating Your Majesty from Chang'an, and even falsely reported that Your Majesty was critically ill and incurable. These two men's crimes are too numerous to list. I beg Your Majesty to execute them, just punishment! Otherwise, there will be endless trouble in the future. Treason is a grave crime and cannot be forgiven!"

Wei Zheng's words were decisive and resounding, and every word was like a bombshell, causing everyone in the court to gasp.

Fang Xuanling's expression was even more complicated, his brows were furrowed, he secretly groaned in his heart, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

Before he came, His Majesty specifically instructed that the lives of these two people must be saved at all costs.

He knew very well that if Li Chengqian insisted on having his own way, Li Shimin would have no choice but to reveal his identity and risk his reputation to save the two men. The scene would be unimaginable.

Li Chengqian slowly opened his eyes, and his gaze swept across the people below like lightning, his eyes revealing majesty and determination.

"Prince Li Tai of Wei is my younger brother. Although he committed a grave offense, it was ultimately due to his being bewitched. From this day forward, all salaries will be reduced and you will reside in the Wude Hall. You may not leave without my permission. Reflect on your actions!"

When Li Tai heard this, he suddenly raised his head, his eyes full of gratitude, which seemed to be overflowing from his eyes.

Although he was placed under house arrest, he at least retained his position as prince and saved his life.

"I thank you very much for your mercy, my royal brother." His voice trembled slightly, and he was relieved to have survived the disaster.

"As for you, Changsun Wuji, you are my uncle and the late emperor's right-hand man. How could you be so foolish as to be used as a pawn?"

There was a hint of reproach in Li Chengqian's tone, and a trace of regret flashed in his eyes.

"From this day forward, Changsun Wuji will be stripped of all official positions, demoted to a commoner, and required to surrender 90% of his property. He is also prohibited from leaving the country without the emperor's permission."

Hearing Li Chengqian's words, Changsun Wuji suddenly raised his head, his eyes full of disbelief, and his eyes widened, as if he couldn't believe what he heard.

"Your Majesty? I am so foolish, why don't you kill me according to the law?" His voice was filled with tears and his face was full of astonishment.

Li Chengqian glanced at Changsun Wuji, his expression softened a little, and there was a hint of tenderness in his eyes.

"You are the late emperor's most trusted person, his right-hand man. Even if you have committed such a crime, I will not kill you. Go back and reflect on your actions."

"Thank you!"

Changsun Wuji was in tears and kept knocking his head on the ground of the Golden Palace. Each knock was filled with complex emotions, including regret, gratitude, and self-blame.

Upon hearing Li Chengqian's verdict, Wei Zheng couldn't help but speak out, "Your Majesty! This verdict is far too frivolous and detrimental to the moral education of the people. If anyone follows suit, the Tang Dynasty will be plunged into endless civil strife! Your Majesty, please reconsider!"

His tone was urgent and his eyes were full of worry.

Li Chengqian glanced at Wei Zheng and said firmly, "Wei Zheng, I still want to call you Teacher. But this is my intention. I have made up my mind. I am not the late emperor. Withdraw."