The rebellious grandson of Emperor Zhenguan of the Tang Dynasty: Please, Your Majesty, be called Cro

When people cannot see through the true intentions and reasons behind others' actions, they will always subconsciously speculate and concoct a seemingly reasonable explanation for themselves.

At this moment, all the civil and military guests in the garden could not understand why Li Xiang was acting so arrogantly, uprightly, and fearlessly.

That was His Majesty the Supreme Emperor of the Tang Dynasty! He was a wise and benevolent ruler who single-handedly quelled the chaos of the world, laid the foundation for the nation, created the prosperous Zhenguan era, and whose power extended throughout the four seas.

It is the supreme ruler who holds the power of life and death, whose words can determine a person's honor or disgrace, and whose phrases can decide life or death.

In terms of his civil and military achievements since ascending the throne, the current emperor is worthy of being remembered in history and praised for all time, and deserves the title of a great emperor for all ages.

However, Li Xiang was merely an idle grandson of a concubine. Not only did he lack any sense of awe, but he also repeatedly defied the emperor in public and directly offended him.

Now that disaster is imminent and death is the only punishment, he shows no fear or trembling whatsoever; instead, a hint of joy and delight is hidden between his brows.

This is beyond the comprehension of ordinary people. What's even more outrageous is that he just made a loud statement, uttering terrifying words that were almost like a curse on the fate of the nation.

Everyone was puzzled: even if he was trying to seek justice for his father Li Chengqian, why did he have to make such outrageous remarks, cursing the descendants of the Li family and the Tang Dynasty?

Li Xiang, too, has the blood of the Tang Dynasty flowing through his veins!

Completely baffled, everyone could only come up with the only reasonable explanation in their own minds—this grandson of the emperor, like the audacious and rebellious crown prince who was eventually deposed, was already extremely insane and paranoid.

Because he's insane! He can only be insane!

Li Shimin was also shaken and his heart was in turmoil by Li Xiang's almost witch-like words.

However, his state of mind was completely different from that of everyone else in the garden. Others might just think that Li Xiang was talking nonsense and spreading rumors.

But deep in Li Shimin's heart, there was a fear that even he himself could not control!

What chilled him to the bone was that he knew Li Xiang might not be talking nonsense!

This was not the first time Li Xiang had publicly made irresponsible remarks about the Li family's succession and made pronouncements about the fate of the Tang Dynasty.

But what Li Shimin truly feared was never the so-called witchcraft and curses.

He spent half his life fighting on the battlefield, witnessing countless mountains of corpses and seas of blood, and the lives on his hands were stained with blood.

Within the Xuanwu Gate, he murdered his brothers and forced his father to abdicate, stepping over the blood and flesh of his own flesh and blood to ascend the throne.

If he truly feared the prophecies of ghosts and gods, he would never have taken that step that day. Even if he were given another chance to choose, he would still resolutely walk the path of Xuanwu Gate, and would never waver in his decision because of the existence of ghosts and gods.

What truly chilled him to the bone was the unmistakable clarity in Li Xiang's words, a clarity that even he had to admit. Outsiders might have thought this brat was spouting nonsense and acting arrogantly and rebelliously, but Li Shimin knew in his heart that he subtly agreed with every word Li Xiang spoke.

He did indeed favor Li Tai in his heart, and he did indeed have the idea of ​​using Li Tai to counterbalance the Crown Prince;

He was also well aware that he had been too harsh and cold towards Li Chengqian, and that the Crown Prince's temperament had become increasingly eccentric and extreme, ultimately leading to the current situation. As the emperor and father, he was indeed to blame.

He even understood that, since ancient times, establishing the eldest son of the legitimate wife as heir was the most secure way to stabilize the foundation of the state and reassure the people. The selection of a worthy successor was not predetermined and could easily breed conflict, causing harm to future generations. It could indeed lead to internal strife within the imperial family, fratricide, and endless bloodshed for the Li royal clan!

Deep down, he agreed with all these points. He couldn't refute them!

But it was precisely because he knew the truth that he felt even more fearful. What he feared was never the curse, but rather—that Li Xiang's unorthodox words might not be mere wild pronouncements or curses at all, but rather prophecies revealing the future fate of the Li Tang dynasty!

"Your Majesty...Your Majesty, please take good care of your health!"

Seeing Li Shimin trembling all over, looking as if he were about to collapse, Wang De, kneeling on the ground, assumed that Li Shimin had been so angry that he lost his mind again, and offered some words of advice with concern.

"I... am fine." Li Shimin took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the unsettling fear in his heart.

He, Li Shimin, was not wrong.

And it can't be wrong!

When Li Shimin opened his eyes again, all he saw was the decisiveness and majesty of an emperor who ruled by his own power.

His gaze was like cold lightning, first scrutinizing Changsun Wuji, then bypassing Li Xiang, sweeping over the assembled officials, and then over everyone else.

Finally, the responsibility fell on Li Tai and Yu Zhining's group.

"Qingque," Li Shimin said in a cold voice. "Your uncle says this brat should be killed. What do you think?"

"Ah...I..." Li Tai was startled, raised his head, and subconsciously looked up at Li Xiang.

Li Xiang was looking at him with an encouraging expression.

"Mad...madman..." For a moment, Li Tai felt like vomiting. This Li Xiang was really too unpredictable...holding life and death in someone else's hands, yet he still looked encouraging and joyful...

This opponent, so far beyond his control and even beyond his imagination, made him instinctively want to escape...

Seeing that Li Tai actually avoided his gaze, a hint of disappointment appeared in Li Shimin's phoenix eyes.

His gaze shifted again, and finally, it fell upon Li Zhi, who had not uttered a single word from beginning to end.

"Child, what do you think?"

"Father...Father Emperor?" Li Zhi was shocked when he was suddenly called out. He seemed to have never expected that Li Shimin would call his name.

He hurriedly crossed his hands, even mixing up the left and right sides in his haste. He finally managed to perform the greeting in a flustered manner, his forehead already beaded with sweat.

"What's the panic!" Li Shimin shouted in a deep voice, and Li Zhi trembled all over like a startled bird.

"Speak! You decide this matter today!"

"Your son... Your subject believes..." Li Zhi looked at Li Xiang, who was full of expectation, and then at Changsun Wuji, who had lowered his head and was waiting for the emperor's decision after giving his advice.

He lowered his head, suppressing the eagerness deep within him, as if he had hesitated for a long time before finally raising his head with feigned hesitation and saying:

"Xiang...Xiang'er is, after all, my nephew..."

"May I dare...be my father...to forgive his sins?"

"Of course! Uncle has a point! It's just... Xiang'er hasn't come of age yet..."

"If they are properly instructed in the future, perhaps... perhaps they can..."

Li Zhi's voice grew softer and softer, as if he were very guilty, and gradually became as faint as a mosquito's buzz.

"Huh? What the hell..." Li Xiang immediately exploded, "What are you pretending for, you movie star? You and Wu..."

"Junxian! Subdue him!" Li Shimin suddenly roared.

He finally understood that he shouldn't be polite to this rebellious grandson.

This guy has a sharp tongue; it's really hard to beat him when it comes to words.

He should have been given martial arts training right away!

"Here you go!"

Behind Li Shimin, Li Junxian, the tall and imposing Left Guard General, suddenly stretched out his hand.

Before Li Xiang could finish speaking, Li Junxian swiftly subdued him.

Incidentally, it also covered his mouth, which was full of deadly spiel.

"I..." Li Xiang struggled frantically, cursing Li Shimin in his heart.

You rascal, Li Er, you're using the manual mute trick again, aren't you!

I'm such a damn emperor! All he knows is how to use his power to oppress people!

But it is precisely in this aspect that Li Shimin has an absolute advantage.

Li Xiang was utterly powerless to resist. He could only express his indignation to Li Shimin with his gaze.

However, Li Xiang, busy killing Li Shimin with his eyes, failed to notice that...

Just moments ago, Li Zhi had been feigning weakness and timidity, but now...

The look in his eyes was one of utter horror!

It was like seeing a ghost!