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

Wei Zheng, a wise minister who was once famous in the court for his outspokenness and courage to criticize, has passed away suddenly.

His departure left an unfillable hole in the sky of the Tang Dynasty.

But the wheel of history rolls forward, and will never stop its established trajectory because of the death of a certain person. The Tang Dynasty still strides forward firmly on the road of time, heading towards the unknown distance.

It seemed like just a blink of an eye, and the time of the sixth year of Qianwu had slipped away quietly through fingers like quicksand. The bell of the end of the year was about to ring, and the air was filled with the unique atmosphere of the end of the year.

When Wei Zheng was still in the sanatorium, his passionate debates could often be heard there. He expressed his opinions with Li Shimin on matters of family and country, and even argued with them until they were red in the face.

The others will also come out to watch the fun.

But now that he is gone, the sanatorium seems to have lost some of its vitality. The once familiar quarrels can no longer be heard, leaving only a quiet and empty space, which seems to silently tell the story of the impermanence of time.

This year, Li Chengqian made a decision - to cancel the New Year's Day ceremony this year.

During this festival that should have been a time to promote national prestige and welcome tributes from all nations, he chose to avoid the hustle and bustle and took Su Zhi and Jing Yi to live in Youting early.

He hopes to find inner peace in this quiet place. At the same time, he also thoughtfully brings Su Zhi's family over, so that in this cold winter at the end of the year, the warmth of family affection can dispel the haze in their hearts and comfort each other's souls.

Li Shimin, the emperor who once dominated the Tang Dynasty, is now in his twilight years, but his concern for Wei Zheng has never diminished.

Almost every day, when he was taking a walk, he would involuntarily pass by Wei Zheng's house. Every time he stopped and looked at it, his eyes were filled with complex emotions.

He was also concerned about Pei Lingxuan's living conditions, and missed the past days when he worked with Wei Zheng, the days when they worked hard together for the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty.

Fang Xuanling's wife, Lu Miaoyu, often went to visit Pei Lingxuan.

With her company, Pei Lingxuan's grief over the departure of her beloved was finally stabilized temporarily and was no longer as heartbreaking as it was at the beginning.

Since Wei Zheng's death, Fang Xuanling's mental state has become increasingly dull and gloomy, just like the setting sun.

On most days, when the warm sunshine shone in the courtyard, Mrs. Lu would carefully push him out in his wheelchair to bask in the sun.

The sunlight shines gently on them, outlining a slightly desolate picture.

Similar to Fang Xuanling, Li Jing's physical condition was not optimistic.

This general who once galloped across the battlefield has now lost his former glory due to the passage of time.

After this year, Li Jing will be 77 years old. For a general who has experienced countless battles, it is extremely rare to enjoy such a long life in this chaotic world.

Even for ordinary people, living to such an age is enough to become a good story passed down among neighbors and inspire admiration.

The same is true for Fang Xuanling. He will be celebrating his 69th birthday after the New Year. The years have carved deep wrinkles on his face and left signs of aging on his body.

From the moment Wei Zheng passed away, Li Chengqian took the affairs of these founding fathers of the Tang Dynasty to heart.

These veteran officials were the cornerstones of the Tang Dynasty's establishment and prosperity. Their experience and wisdom were its invaluable assets.

Because of this, he deliberately came to Xianyang half a month earlier this year, just to spend more time with these former heroes, see their living conditions, and give them some care from the emperor.