Tang Dynasty: A Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls for Li Er at the Start

Chapter 19 directly treated me like a charlatan.
The main hall of the Prince of Qin's residence.

The area was already surrounded by heavily armored Xuanjia Guards.

Anyone caught spying will be apprehended immediately.

The atmosphere inside the main hall was extremely oppressive.

The civil and military officials stood in two distinct rows.

Tonight, everyone from the Qin King's faction has arrived.

Everyone looked solemnly at Li Shimin at the head of the table.

They all knew very well that after tonight, the Tang Dynasty would have a new master.

It could be either Crown Prince Li Jiancheng or Prince Qin, Li Shimin.

When Wen He followed Changsun Wuji in, she was so affected by the atmosphere that she even became careful with her breathing.

The people at the back of the line noticed him first.

"Who is this person?"

"I've never seen him before. Judging from his clothes, he looks like a servant."

"He was brought here personally by the Duke of Changsun, so his status must be quite high."

The group whispered among themselves as they watched Changsun Wuji lead Wen He to the front.

Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui turned around at the same time. Several people of similar age were standing beside them, all casting curious glances at them.

"Kemin, do you know this person?" A middle-aged man in a brocade robe asked, his brows furrowed.

At this moment, a stranger suddenly appeared, and it was Changsun Wuji who personally led him in. The identity of this person is quite intriguing.

“A remarkable person,” Du Ruhui said casually.

"Oh? An extraordinary person?" The people around him were unimpressed.

In the years of war and chaos, countless people emerged who claimed to be extraordinary, but what was the result?

All of that has become a thing of the past, a handful of yellow earth.

The two arrived at the main hall, where Wen He was looking around at the people.

Besides Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui, there were also newly arrived Yuchi Gong, Qin Qiong, and Cheng Yaojin.

He didn't know any of the other people.

However, he knew that among these people, they would be the ones to dominate the fate of the Tang Dynasty in the future.

It's a pity that only a small number of people entered Lingyan Pavilion; as for the rest...

By the way, which one is Hou Junji?

The thought of this person who, out of resentment, instigated Li Chengqian to rebel in the future piqued Wen He's interest.

It seems he forgot to remind Li Shimin earlier.

During the Xuanwu Gate Incident, he should have been replaced to prevent him from gaining merit.

"cough!"

Changsun Wuji frowned and gently pushed him.

This brat doesn't even look at the atmosphere right now, he's still looking around with a curious expression.

"Hurry up and pay your respects to His Highness!"

He felt that if he didn't remind her, Wen He would definitely still be standing there dumbfounded.

"Oh, greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince."

Wen He bowed to Li Shimin in a very casual manner.

boom!
Suddenly, it was as if a bolt from the blue struck inside the room.

Several people were about to step forward and reprimand them, but suddenly stopped and withdrew their steps.

Was Wen He wrong?

Of course, that's wrong. That's presumptuous and a grave offense of disrespect.

But who would dare to criticize him at this moment? "This little brat is interesting, just my type, hahaha." A hearty laugh rang out, and everyone knew who it was without even looking.

At this point, only Cheng Zhijie, this reckless fellow, dared to step forward and agree.

"Young Master Wen, stop talking nonsense." Li Shimin feigned anger, but his words were not even a reprimand; they could even be considered tacit approval.

“Your Highness, if you are not the Crown Prince now, you cannot be the Prince of Qin. The future of the Tang Dynasty needs a wise ruler like you. We must not hesitate any longer.”

Wen He excitedly bowed deeply to Li Shimin.

Changsun Wuji had no need to bring him to such a meeting.

Li Shimin wanted to take him to Xuanwu Gate; he could have taken him away with just a word.

Now that Changsun Wuji has personally brought him in, if Wen He's guess is correct, Li Shimin wants him to create momentum.

"This little brat is right. The Crown Prince and Prince Qi are both going to make a move against you. If you can't bear it, then let me go. Even if it means storming into the Liangyi Palace, all you need to do is give the word!"

Yuchi Gong snorted and stepped forward to ask for orders.

"This humble general is willing to follow General Yuchi!" A young man of about twenty-seven or twenty-eight stepped forward from the back and knelt on one knee to request orders.

"Although I, Lao Cheng, am not convinced by Yuchi Laohei, what he said makes sense. And that Hou Junji, what are you doing out here, you mere Zuo Yuhou? I haven't even come out yet, so get back here!"

Cheng Zhijie glared, his beard bristling.

He always volunteered for this kind of loyalty, and it was one thing that Yuchi Laohei beat him to it this time, but then Hou Junji, that brat, actually dared to show up too.

"This humble general was only thinking of serving Your Highness and did not have time to consider it. I have offended Duke Su."

"Get lost! Stop trying to poison my mind in front of His Highness. Back in Wagang Village, when I was plotting and harming people, you were still an infant drinking milk!"

When talking about those shameful things from the past, he was not ashamed at all, but rather proud of them. As if afraid that people would not believe him, he found an acquaintance in the row opposite him.

“Old Xu, Xu Yanzu, Xu Jingzong, I’m talking to you. You did quite a few bad things back then, so what’s with you rolling your eyes at me?”

The middle-aged man he was yelling at rolled his eyes at him helplessly, turned his head away, and didn't bother to talk to him.

"Duke Su, we're discussing serious matters. Let's talk about your past achievements in private later."

An elderly man in a brocade robe standing at the front gave a helpless reminder.

"Hehe, Yuwen Sima, I'm not going to say anymore."

Seeing Cheng Zhijie's embarrassed retreat, it was clear he dared not offend the old man.

Yuwen Sima… Wen He thought about it carefully and suddenly thought of someone: Yuwen Shiji.

Li Shimin's first Grand Secretary.

As Wen He sized up the people in the hall who had just been named by Cheng Zhijian.

Li Shimin was also observing his expression.

When Wen He heard Hou Junji's name, he immediately noticed a hint of amusement and surprise in the former's expression.

When Xu Jingzong's name appeared, a light flashed in Wen He's eyes.

Li Shimin did not make a fuss, but silently memorized the names of the two men.

Within the talent-rich Tian Ce Mansion, these two were utterly insignificant compared to the others.

"I understand what Jingde means. Thanks to this young man, I no longer hesitate today."

Li Shimin gestured for Yuchi Gong to return to his post, and then pointed to Wen He.

Everyone was extremely surprised upon hearing this.

Wen He was also taken aback.

what's the situation?
Is Li Shimin going to expose my identity?
That can't be right. He's Li Shimin, how could he be so stupid?
"cough!"

Just as Wen He was surprised, Changsun Wuji stepped forward, turned to face the people of the Qin Prince's Mansion, and said solemnly.

"Yesterday, this young man prophesied that Venus would appear in the south today, and an immortal foretold that the King of Qin would gain the world. The day after tomorrow, on the third day of the sixth lunar month, Venus will reappear. This is an omen that the Tang Dynasty will welcome a holy ruler."

What the hell!

Wen He understood.

This isn't just revealing my identity as a time traveler; it's treating me like a charlatan!
(End of this chapter)