The Great Tang Dynasty: The Celestial Master Descends the Mountain, Starts by Being Deceived into Ma

Chapter 52 Li Yuan's Summoning

Inside the Li Zheng Palace.

Empress Zhangsun and Gaoyang were chatting enthusiastically, while Lu Jinghe watched Xiao Sizi from the side, and Xiao Sizi was paying attention to her sister Chang Le.

She stretched out her little hand and drew pictures on Chang Le's face from a distance, laughing happily.

Just then, a young eunuch rushed over in a panic, bowed, and said, "Your Majesty, the Emperor Emeritus has sent someone to inquire. They say that Princess Gaoyang will be married next month, and her husband has already entered the palace. They wish to see him."

"The retired emperor?"

Empress Zhangsun was taken aback, not expecting that this matter would alarm him.

Her brows furrowed slightly; ever since that incident, Erlang and the Emperor Emeritus had had a very bad relationship.

What was the purpose of this summons by the Emperor Emeritus? Was he simply looking to see Gao Yang and Jing He, or did he have other intentions?

"Does His Majesty know?"

"It was His Majesty who told this servant that Her Highness the Princess and her husband were here."

Empress Zhangsun nodded thoughtfully. If that was the case, then she wanted to give the choice to Jinghe and Gaoyang.

She turned to look at Gao Yang, who also looked bewildered.

Lu Jinghe raised an eyebrow, looking somewhat intrigued.

Emperor Emeritus? Li Yuan? The founding emperor of the Tang Dynasty, and a victim of the Xuanwu Gate Incident.

Lu Jinghe was actually quite curious about what exactly happened back then, but unfortunately, he had just achieved mastery of his cultivation and was traveling around the world at that time.

Gao Yang's eyes darted around, and he asked the little eunuch, "What did Grandfather say?"

The young eunuch lowered his head and stammered, "Your Highness, the Emperor Emeritus said... he was displeased that he was the last to know about such a momentous event as his granddaughter's marriage."

"He told you to hurry over. He wants to see for himself, to judge for Her Highness whether the prince consort is worthy of you."

Lu Jinghe: "

"

Oh no, this old man is after him.

Empress Zhangsun sighed softly and nodded, saying, "We should indeed go and see the Emperor Emeritus. Princess Gaoyang has been loved by him since she was a child, and now that she is about to get married, it would be inappropriate not to visit her."

Gao Yang nodded and took Lu Jinghe's hand, saying, "Let's go, come with me to see my grandfather."

"etc!"

Suddenly, a shout came from outside the hall.

It was Li Shimin.

"I will go with you." Li Shimin strode in, somewhat anxious.

When the little eunuch came to him just now, he didn't think much of it.

But upon closer examination, Lu Jinghe could very well act as a lubricant between him and Li Yuan.

To ease their tensions.

He had wanted to ease the tension for a long time. After all, he was his father, even though the Xuanwu Gate Incident had caused a huge uproar. He was still his father.

Empress Zhangsun was taken aback and said, "Your Majesty..."

Li Shimin waved his hand, saying nothing more; those who understand, understand.

Lu Jinghe understood immediately.

Although he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he had read about it in history books.

After the Xuanwu Gate Incident, although Li Shimin possessed the entire empire, his relationship with Li Yuan remained very delicate.

This matter is a knot in the hearts of the father and son.

Now I'll go to Da'an Palace to see if I can help, since he's my father-in-law.

"Then let's go," Lu Jinghe smiled. "I'll go with my father-in-law."

Li Shimin glanced at Lu Jinghe; this kid is quite insightful.

Logically speaking, bringing Li Shimin along at this time might make Li Yuan unhappy and affect their wedding, although the impact wouldn't be significant.

Even if Li Yuan is allowed to cause trouble, how much can he really do?

Li Shimin smiled broadly and walked ahead, saying, "I'll go first. Jinghe, you and Zhaoning can walk slowly. Zhaoning can tell you about the palace."

Li Shimin strode away quickly with his long legs.

Just as Lu Jinghe and Gao Yang were about to leave, they saw Xiao Sizi dart over in a flash.

He grabbed Lu Jinghe's trouser leg, looked up, and said, "Brother! Shizi wants to go too!"

"Aren't you going to stay with Sister Chang Le anymore?" Gao Yang squatted down and smoothed Xiao Si Zi's sideburns.

"Sister Chang Le is sleeping soundly, she doesn't need Shi Zi to keep her company." Xiao Si Zi poked her finger and said, "Si Zi doesn't want to stay here, it's boring, I don't like it."

"Let her go," Empress Zhangsun said at this moment. "We haven't told the Emperor Emeritus yet that the Prince has recovered."

Seeing this, Gao Yang had no choice but to pick up Xiao Sizi, even though her father had created an opportunity for her to be alone with Jing He.

Gao Yang felt a little resentful and helpless; she really couldn't muster any anger towards Si Zi.

"Haha, look at you." Lu Jinghe chuckled and said softly, "There's plenty of time later, a little while won't make a difference."

The three of them walked out of the Lizheng Hall and swayed as they headed towards the Da'an Palace.

"Zhaoning, can you tell me about your imperial grandfather?"

"Grandfather, after that incident in the ninth year of the Wude era, the relationship between Father and Grandfather became very delicate. Although Father had long since stopped restricting the imperial..."

Grandpa is free now, but Grandpa the Emperor locks himself in the Da'an Palace every day...

"

"He had nothing to do all day except have children with his concubines; he must have been in a lot of pain..."

Lu Jinghe tilted his head and stared at Gao Yang.

Are you sure he's in pain?

"Why are you looking at me like that!" Gao Yang blushed, embarrassed. Although she hadn't experienced the complete process yet and hadn't followed the proper path, it felt great.

How could something like this be painful? If it were painful, why did her grandfather give birth to so many uncles and aunts for her?

Gao Yang blushed, and even felt a phantom pain in his buttocks.

Lu Jinghe smiled and stopped looking at her.

"Grandpa is really something. Those concubines aren't ugly at all; on the contrary, most of them are quite beautiful..."

"Seeing him in so much pain on ordinary days, I thought he was really in pain, but now I think that's probably not the case."

Gao Yang blushed and muttered something under his breath. Little Sizi sucked on his fingers, unable to understand, so he simply stopped listening and stayed obediently in Gao Yang's arms, feeling soft and incredibly comfortable.

Lu Jinghe smiled. He had given Li Shimin a bunch of younger brothers and sisters, which made him feel good both physically and mentally.

Moreover, the royals were all skilled actors. Li Yuan's feigned pain and pleasure in front of Li Shimin was simply to disgust Li Shimin.

Although the relationship is still delicate, it has actually improved a lot.

Da'an Palace is located to the west of Taiji Palace and was the residence of the retired Emperor Li Yuan.

It was very quiet here; apart from a bunch of concubines, maids, and eunuchs, there was nothing else.

At the palace gate, Li Shimin was waiting, with a young eunuch standing beside him.

Upon seeing Lu Jinghe and the others arrive, Li Shimin led them inside.

After passing through several palace gates, the group arrived at the main hall.

The palace doors swung open, and a strong, resonant voice came from within: "Is that Zhao Ning? And that imperial son-in-law? Come in quickly so I can see him."

Upon entering the room, Lu Jinghe quickly glanced around.

The interior of the hall was simply furnished, without many luxurious items.

The only thing worth mentioning is the bed, which is enormous.

At this moment, in the center of the hall sat an elderly man in his sixties.

It was none other than the retired Emperor Li Yuan.