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

After hearing Li Chengqian's sharp and to-the-point words, Li Shimin fell into a long silence.

The surroundings were so quiet that it was a bit depressing, and only the occasional bird calls from afar seemed to break the suffocating silence.

After a long while, Li Shimin sighed heavily and said in a slightly hoarse voice, "You are indeed much better than Aye in handling family matters."

"Aye killed his own flesh and blood brother, and you spared Qingque and Fuji."

"Aye has always made a mess of this aspect of his life, with countless mistakes and omissions."

"Now, the magnificent mountains and rivers of the Tang Dynasty, and its vast territory, are finally in your hands. It is up to you to support this world."

"Father, I truly cannot bear to see our descendants of the Li family trapped in the pain of fratricide and never having peace, because of the terrible precedent set by Father during the Xuanwu Gate Incident."

"Today, Aye has something to ask of you."

Li Chengqian raised his head slightly, looked directly at Li Shimin, and asked, "Father, do you want me to appoint you as the Crown Prince?"

Li Shimin nodded slowly, his expression slightly relaxed, and a hint of hope appeared in his eyes. "That's right. If you can agree to this, then Father will be able to rest a little easier."

"I understand. This child will be the crown prince of the Tang Dynasty. Father, don't worry."

After hearing Li Chengqian's firm promise, Li Shimin's tense nerves finally relaxed.

The Xuanwu Gate Incident he had participated in had sown the seeds of instability for the succession of the Tang Dynasty's throne and set a very bad precedent.

At this moment, he was expecting his son to use his benevolence to turn the tide for the Tang Dynasty and open up a smooth road for the stable and orderly inheritance of the throne and harmonious coexistence between brothers.

"Aye, have you read the news about Li You?"

Li Chengqian suddenly changed the subject and asked calmly.

Li Shimin nodded slightly.

"I saw it."

"Li You has committed such a grave offense. I will never tolerate or condone him. I will definitely not let him stay."

Li Chengqian's voice was cold and hard, without the slightest hesitation.

"Announce my status as the Emperor Emeritus to the world, and I will handle Li You's affairs properly."

"To prevent others from using this to slander you and disrupt the foundation of the Tang Dynasty."

Li Chengqian shook his head slightly, his expression confident: "Don't worry, Father. Your son is now the king of the Tang Dynasty and is not afraid of any malicious slander."

"You should choose the name of your grandson."

Li Chengqian said calmly.

Li Shimin was stunned at first, a look of surprise on his face, then he asked, "I'll take it? You don't want to take it?"

Li Chengqian nodded slightly, a faint smile on his face, and explained: "Father, you have literary talent. Look at your son's name."

"Li Chengqian, the expectations contained in these three words, from ancient times to the present, how many names can compare to them?"

"I am ashamed of myself, my son. My literary talent is really limited."

"If I were to choose a name, I'm afraid I could only choose a common name, such as Li Xiang. It is really hard to match my noble status as the grandson of the Tang Dynasty emperor."

When Li Chengqian said the name "Li Xiang", Li Shimin frowned, shook his head, and criticized him mercilessly: "What's the meaning of "like or not like"? It's bullshit."

"How can such a name be worthy of being called my grandson? Let me choose it."

After saying this, Li Shimin narrowed his eyes slightly and fell into deep thought. After a moment, he slowly said, "Li Jingyou, how is it?"

"The word Jing is noble and extraordinary, like the splendor of a warm and beautiful jade."

"The word 'You' means protection and tranquility. I hope he can bring auspiciousness and peace to the Tang Dynasty, ensuring long-term stability and prosperity for the country and ensuring the people live and work in peace and contentment."

Li Chengqian listened carefully to Li Shimin's explanation, tilting his head slightly and savoring it carefully.

Then, he showed an appreciative smile on his face, gave a thumbs-up and praised: "Not bad, Lao Li, you are indeed a cultured person!"