Tang Dynasty: To win Yang Guifei, they asked Emperor Xuanzong to die.

Li Longji remained silent for a moment, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

In the past, he would have been furious and summoned Li Mao for a thorough interrogation and reprimand. However, the previous incidents had made him less impulsive. As the saying goes, things shouldn't happen more than three times; if he summoned Li Mao again for questioning and still didn't get anything out of him…

Not only would Li Mao harbor rebellious intentions, but his image as the emperor would also be severely damaged.

What kind of father is he who doubts his son all day long but can't produce any evidence?

So after Li Lin finished speaking, Li Longji did not react, but said, "Alright, you may leave now. I will personally look into this matter. You have come all this way, so don't worry about these things. Stay in Xianyang for a few more days and eat and do whatever you like."

In Li Longji's eyes, this son always liked to eat and play.

Li Lin responded and got up to leave.

As he left, he glanced back at his father, a hint of coldness creeping into his eyes.

That night, after learning about the conversation between Prince Yong and Li Longji from his confidant, Gao Lishi actually laughed: "As expected, this Prince Yong has impure intentions. Although he is targeting His Highness Prince Shou, he is damaging the kinship between brothers and fathers and sons, and shaking the foundations of the Tang Dynasty."

"Since His Majesty trusts me and allows me to establish the Tianji Pavilion in Chang'an City to realize my ideals and ambitions with this disabled body, I will never allow such a thing to happen!"

After saying this, Gao Lishi stood up immediately; he was going to see Prince Shou.

"What?" Li Mao was utterly shocked after hearing what Gao Lishi said.

He simply couldn't fathom how a spoiled brat raised by the Crown Prince could harbor such a cruel heart as to plot the assassination of the Crown Prince. Even if his target was Prince Shou, Li Mao, he shouldn't have used the Crown Prince as a bargaining chip!

Gao Lishi smiled and said, "Prince Yong is just good at pretending. No one knows what his true nature is. Your Highness Prince Shou should have heard that I am at odds with one of Prince Yong's advisors. The advisor is arrogant, and as a result, I also dislike Prince Yong."

This time, he had already suspected Prince Yong.

However, lacking evidence, it seemed unreasonable to even have the Tianji Pavilion investigate, so they waited. It wasn't until Prince Yong himself lost his patience and went to great lengths to target Li Mao that the evidence was finally exposed to him.

Now things are much better; he and Li Mao have joined forces to deal with Li Lin.

Li Mao certainly knew who Gao Lishi was referring to as his advisor—the famous poet Li Bai!

Legend has it that Li Bai once visited the emperor in the palace. Known for his arrogance and unruliness, he demanded that Gao Lishi remove his boots. It seems this account in unofficial history is true; otherwise, Gao Lishi wouldn't have displayed such disgust and humiliation when mentioning the advisors of Prince Yong's household.

Li Mao immediately bowed to Gao Lishi: "This was my oversight. I never imagined that someone like Prince Yong could be the mastermind behind it all. Thank you very much, Eunuch Gao. If it weren't for you, I would still be in the dark."

Now, Li Mao has gained another ally.

He felt he needed to be polite to Gao Lishi.

This eunuch is no ordinary person; he'll definitely be of help to me in the future.

The two immediately agreed to watch Prince Yong's performance first.

In any case, Gao Lishi had already sent people to Chang'an to collect evidence. The moment Prince Yong made trouble for Li Mao would be the moment Prince Yong brought about his own destruction!

This time, he will not wait until Emperor Suzong ascends the throne to deal with Li Lin as in history, but will use Li Longji's hand to execute him on the spot.

……

Li Lin has been enjoying a rather pleasant time in Xianyang these past few days.

He maintained his image as a playboy prince in everyone's mind, spending his days in various restaurants, teahouses, and even brothels, as if he didn't care about any of the fighting and chaos.

But in reality, he had secretly laid out many pieces, waiting for the right moment to strike and win!

That afternoon, Li Lin arrived at a high-class brothel called "Cuixiang Pavilion." The place was elegant, with melodious music playing and beautiful women everywhere. However, he hadn't been there long when a man in black quickly approached him and whispered a few words in his ear.

Upon hearing this, Li Lin's eyes lit up, and a satisfied smile appeared on his lips.

“Good, that’s great!” he said in a low voice. “You keep an eye on things, I’ll be there in a bit.”

Having said that, he ignored the women waiting for his favor and strode out of the brothel, heading straight for the Crown Prince's residence in the mansion. Li Lin's steps were exceptionally light as he walked, his heart overflowing with the joy of impending victory.

Li Lin stepped into the room and saw Li Heng drinking medicine again.

These days, Li Heng dares not stop taking his medicine for even a day, for fear that his wound will become infected and kill him.

"Brother, there's a good show in Xianyang today. Let me take you to see it!" Li Lin said with a smile as he strode forward.

Upon hearing this, Li Heng slightly raised his eyes to look at him: "What good show?"

The crown prince was not fully recovered and had no interest in any good shows.

He only showed some interest because it was his most beloved younger brother who came over excitedly to tell him.

Li Lin smiled mysteriously, unwilling to speak directly: "Why don't you go and see for yourself, Your Majesty? These days, Your Majesty is bedridden all day and your spirits are low. Come on, I'll take you to see the excitement!"

Although I didn't quite understand what my younger brother was up to, out of curiosity, coupled with my recent recovery and the oppressive atmosphere in the house for so long, I figured it wouldn't hurt to relax a little.

So Li Heng nodded and replied, "Alright, I was just thinking of going out for a walk to clear my head."

Li Heng quickly changed his clothes and left the residence with Li Lin.

Meanwhile, on the other side.

Gao Lishi knelt before Li Longji and performed a deep bow: "Your Majesty, please forgive my treason. There is something I must report to Your Majesty!"

Li Longji had been tossing and turning, unable to sleep these past few days. Upon hearing this, he immediately opened his eyes and asked in a deep voice, "What is it?"

Gao Lishi was usually a steady and calm man, but now he had suddenly knelt down and was speaking excitedly, so something serious must have happened. Li Longji's eyelids twitched, and his intuition told him that it was related to the assassination attempt on the Crown Prince and the series of events that had followed.

Gao Lishi said solemnly, “Some matters involve the princes and His Highness the Crown Prince. Your Majesty’s words cannot compare to what Your Majesty has seen with your own eyes. I implore Your Majesty to go and see for yourself so that the truth may come to light.”

Upon hearing this, Li Longji's expression changed instantly, his heart filled with complex emotions.

—Since ancient times, the most taboo thing has been the suspicion between father and son and the killing of flesh and blood, but the situation in front of us now makes it impossible not to take it seriously.

"Sigh..." After a long while, Li Longji finally sighed and said, "Fine, I'll listen to you."