Tang Dynasty: Father, if you don't rebel, I will!

Should we send it directly over?

Empress Zhangsun and the others looked at each other in bewilderment.

This was something they hadn't expected. They had thought the emperor would find some excuse, such as bestowing a reward, to give the dragon robe to the crown prince so that he could wear it.

Consort Wei covered her mouth and chuckled, "Is Your Majesty worried that His Highness the Crown Prince's reaction is too intense?"

Li Shimin rolled his eyes.

"I'm afraid of that rebellious son. I don't want him to write any more poems for me, ruining the reputation I've worked so hard to build..."

"Have the Imperial Wardrobe send this dragon robe to the Eastern Palace as usual. If that rebellious son asks, just say it was sent by me. If he doesn't want it, let him set it on fire. Don't let him return it to me."

Having said that, Emperor Zhenguan waved his sleeve, transforming back into the arrogant Second Young Master Li of Taiyuan. He snorted and turned to leave.

They received the emperor's decree.

He Ding, accompanied by Qin, a female official from the Imperial Wardrobe, carefully carried these items towards the Eastern Palace.

Since ancient times, there have been many taboos in the Crown Prince's Eastern Palace.

It could even be said that it was more troublesome than the imperial harem where the concubines lived.

Furthermore, weapons such as infantry, archers, cavalry, and even items beyond the regulations for use by the crown prince were strictly controlled.

The profession of crown prince has always seemed to be a high-risk profession.

However, it was Li Chengqian, the crown prince of the Zhenguan era, who elevated the position of crown prince to a height never before seen in any other dynasty.

The Crown Prince's Six Guards consisted of six thousand regular soldiers.

Even the late Crown Prince Li Jiancheng didn't dare to gather them all, yet in the Eastern Palace of Crown Prince Li Chengqian during the Zhenguan era, each of the Six Guards of the Eastern Palace was a fierce and valiant individual capable of fighting at least ten men.

What about steel armor, Qinghai horse, and Bingzhou muskets?

Even the improved Gaoyang revolvers produced by the Chang'an Military Factory have been equipped on some officers.

If there's one taboo that's the same as in every dynasty, it's that... even Crown Prince Li Chengqian is wary of others encouraging him to ascend the throne.

"Now that my brother has Xiangyu, why don't we just go ahead and ascend the throne..."

Inside a side hall of the Eastern Palace.

Several princes and nobles gathered together, and even Li Yuanchang and Li Yuanjing, the two imperial uncles who were about the same age as Li Chengqian, were present.

After a few bowls of rice wine, Li Zhi let loose and became carefree.

Li Chengqian rolled his eyes: "Ninth brother, stop haggling. I've already brought your childhood sweetheart Wu Zetian to Chang'an. She's so young and already has a beautiful woman by her side. What do you think of your brothers who are still single?"

Li Tai, Li Yun, and Li Zhen: "???"

Brother, you've downed this whole jar of strong liquor, is your mind still working perfectly?

Instantly turning defense into offense?

Noticing Li Chengqian's ambiguous gaze, Li Tai, who had been feeling a bit dizzy just a moment ago, suddenly snapped to attention.

He waved his hands repeatedly.

"Your Majesty, I didn't say anything! I've been busy with the Imperial Works Bureau lately, I haven't offended you!"

Li Yun is an honest boy.

Being watched closely by his elder brother, the Emperor, he hadn't had time to think about matters of the heart, even though he was in charge of railway construction.

"I will follow my elder brother's arrangements completely..."

Li Chengqian couldn't help but sigh in his heart. They were all his brothers, so why was the ninth brother so lazy?

Li Yin chuckled and changed the subject.

"These things can't be rushed. Besides, even Father and Mother haven't urged us. So, brother, don't worry. But you, brother, hehe, did Father really write you a 'Letter of Admonition to My Son'?"

Li Chengqian shook his head; he really knew how to rub salt in the wound...

During this period, these guys took every opportunity to try and find out more.

Seeing their curious and excited expressions, Li Chengqian finally waved his hand: "Fine, you all want to see me make a fool of myself, don't you? Go get it yourselves, it's hanging on the wall in the study..."

A study room on one side of the Xiande Hall in the East Palace.

Li Shimin finally couldn't resist and followed He Ding and his entourage to the Eastern Palace.

After giving the Crown Princess Qian Yingying a few instructions.

Just getting ready to leave.

Suddenly, upon seeing the "Letter of Admonition to My Son" hanging on the wall, the corner of his mouth twitched involuntarily.

"That unfilial son, is he really that petty? He even hung it on the wall?!"

Crown Princess Qian Yingying gave an awkward smile.

"His Highness the Crown Prince is quite fond of His Majesty's 'flying white' calligraphy style..."

Li Shimin snorted coldly.

They directly removed that embarrassing past.

"I'll take the item. Tell that rebellious son that this garment is my apology to him. Whether he accepts it or not is his own business. From now on, this matter of the 'Letter of Admonition to My Son' is over. No one else, especially my grandson Xiangyu, should know about it!"

"Understand?"

Qian Yingying dared not say anything and repeatedly agreed.

Just as Li Shimin nodded in satisfaction, he was about to leave with his belongings.

Suddenly, they saw that the sixth brother was running towards them excitedly. As if he had thought of something, he gave Qian Yingying, He Ding, and Qin, the female official of the Shangyi Bureau, a wink.

They hid instantly.

"Sister-in-law, my brother sent me to retrieve the letter of admonition to our son, saying it's in the study..."

When Li Yin met Qian Yingying, he politely bowed and explained his purpose. Upon hearing this, Li Shimin, who was hiding in the shadows, thought to himself, "What a close call! This dark history was almost discovered by my sixth son, the rebellious one."

Just thinking about how this rebellious son, despite being whipped by his horsewhip, could still grit his teeth and refute his "no good" look.

Li Shimin could easily imagine that once this "Letter of Admonition to His Son" fell into the hands of this boy, the whole world would probably have a copy of his "flying white" calligraphy...

Qian Yingying forced a smile: "Well, I don't come to the study very often, so why don't you find it yourself, Prince Liang?"

Li Yin, without suspecting anything, went straight into the study.

then.

"hiss......"

As soon as Li Yin entered the study, his gaze immediately fell upon the dragon robe that had just been delivered.

The five-clawed golden dragon, along with other auspicious birds and beasts, are immediately recognizable in gold thread embroidery.

This isn't a prince's python robe, it's clearly a dragon robe.

In an instant, his pupils shrank sharply.

My brother... he wants to ascend the throne?!

They even had the dragon robe made?

Li Yin gasped, forgetting all about the "Letter of Admonition to My Son," and stared blankly at the dragon robe in front of him.

As expected of my elder brother's work, it is not only more noble than my father's dragon robe.

It also looks more comfortable and proper, and the position of the waist buckle seems to be based on the style of the uniform of the Bingzhou New Army.

This is consistent with my elder brother's usual style...

Outside the study, Li Shimin silently turned his head to look at the scene inside the window, and saw that Li Yin was staring blankly at the dragon robe, his steps seemingly out of control.

Stepping in.

He even reached out and stroked the five-clawed golden dragon.

His expression instantly darkened, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

"Sixth brother... do you also want to try on your imperial brother's dragon robe?"