Tang Dynasty: Consort Wu? Your Majesty, please address her as the Crown Prince's Consort.

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(This is a historical fantasy novel, but it differs from the original history. The timeline is slightly off, Wu Zetian appears in a different timeline, and the protagonist's age is different from the actual historical figures!)

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June of the fourth year of the Zhenguan era.

The destruction of the Eastern Turkic Khaganate was a cause for national celebration. Even Li Shimin, who was always diligent in governing the country, couldn't resist selecting a group of young women to enter the palace!

Liangyi Hall!

A handsome and dignified middle-aged man dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe was staring intently at the handsome young man in front of him who bore a striking resemblance to him. An aura of authority naturally emanated from him.

This person is none other than Li Shimin, the current emperor of the Tang Dynasty, who was praised by later generations as having the appearance of a dragon and phoenix and the countenance of the sun and the moon, and was the strongest carbon-based life form on Earth in the 7th century AD!

The handsome young man standing casually opposite him was none other than the current Crown Prince, Li Chengqian!

At this moment, Li Shimin was looking at his irresponsible and disobedient son with a face full of anger.

"You unfilial son! Do you even know that Wu Zetian is a newly appointed concubine of mine? You've lured someone from my harem to the Eastern Palace?!"

Li Shimin was furious. During the selection of concubines, he immediately took a liking to Wu Zhao, the bright-looking and intelligent daughter of Duke Ying, Wu Shihuo, and made her a concubine on the spot.

Before he could even have a chance to sleep with her, this unfilial son took advantage of the excuse of going to pay his respects to Guanyinbi and lured away this sweet and lovely young lady!

Seeing his father's resentful expression, Li Chengqian didn't care at all, and even had a little pride on his face.

"Father, this is not right of you. You already have so many concubines in your harem, you don't need Wu Zetian. My Eastern Palace is still so deserted. You can't just think of yourself!"

Besides, our son is all grown up now, and he's already getting the hang of things. Shouldn't Father be happy? Hehehe! Another day, Zhao'er and I will give you a grandson, and you'll be secretly delighted!

Upon hearing this, Li Shimin, whose face was already filled with resentment, turned green.

He always felt like he was being cuckolded!

At the same time, a crisp mechanical notification sound rang in Li Chengqian's mind!

【Ding! 】

[Host detected as rebellious, gaining +10 Rebellious Son Achievement Points]

A technologically advanced system interface appeared in Li Chengqian's mind.

[Father Bids Farewell, Son Laughs System!]

Host: Li Chengqian!

Identity: Crown Prince of the Tang Dynasty!

Age: 18!

Bound object: Li Shimin!

Nizi achievement points: 254! 】

In addition, there are two buttons in the lower right corner of the system interface, labeled "Lottery" and "Shop"!

Seeing his unfilial son's achievement points increase, Li Chengqian couldn't help but be overjoyed!

The Li Chengqian of today is not the original Li Chengqian in history, but a soul from a thousand years in the future.

Reborn into the Tang Dynasty as the eldest son of Emperor Taizong Li Shimin, Li Chengqian spent eighteen years in mediocrity. He initially thought he didn't have any special abilities, but when news of the destruction of the Eastern Turkic Khaganate arrived, the system in Li Chengqian's mind instantly bound itself to him.

The system is called the "Father Resigns, Son Laughs" system. The system will award the host with "Rebellious Son Achievement Points" based on the host's rebellious behavior and the degree of anger of the host's father. These "Rebellious Son Achievement Points" can be used to draw prizes to acquire skills, talents, armies, crops, etc.

Of course, you can also buy it directly from the system store, but it will be much more expensive than the lottery!

Today, Li Chengqian went to the palace to pay his respects to his mother, the Empress Dowager. While passing through the Imperial Garden, he saw a beautiful woman with a sorrowful expression on her face, so he couldn't help but go up and ask her what was wrong.

It would have been better if he hadn't asked; the question startled Li Chengqian.

The woman in front of me was actually named Wu Zhao, who was none other than the famous Empress Wu Zetian in history!

The latter lost his father's protection after his death and was sent to the palace by his two older brothers to be selected for a life of wealth and honor!

Upon hearing about Wu Zetian's plight, Li Chengqian was immediately displeased. How could such a beautiful young empress be allowed to fall into the hands of her old man? It would be better for him to benefit from her than for her old man!

Moreover, if he hadn't had his experiences in the palace, there might not have been Empress Wu Zetian later on. He can be considered to have sacrificed himself for the Tang Dynasty. He was so great, I'm so moved!

So, through his maneuvering and deception, Li Chengqian arranged for people to steal Wu Zetian from his father's harem and bring her to the Eastern Palace, which led to the scene just now where Li Shimin questioned Li Chengqian!

Li Shimin immediately broke down upon hearing the words of his rebellious son.

"Look at yourself! What have you become? Where is there even a trace of your former status as the Crown Prince? To put it bluntly, you are committing adultery in the harem. Your son is stealing his father's woman. This is a huge scandal!"

Do you realize that this will invite criticism from the censors? How will future historians record this?

However, upon hearing this, Li Chengqian looked at his old man with a strange expression.

"You still care about that? I remember Fourth Uncle's wife..."

"Enough!!!"

Before Li Chengqian could finish speaking, Li Shimin immediately interrupted him.

When Lady Yang was mentioned, Li Shimin couldn't help but blush.

He didn't know why he took Yang as a concubine.

Blame it on that beast Li Yuanji; how could that beast be worthy of such a beautiful concubine?

Yes, that's right! That's how it is. Let your second brother help you!

Thinking of Li Yuanji, Li Shimin's guilt immediately lessened by more than half!

But looking at his rebellious son, Li Shimin was still furious. It's better to keep such things to yourself than to say them out loud.

"You unfilial son, stop talking nonsense! There's no princess here. She's just an ordinary woman from a collateral branch of the Hongnong Yang clan. That so-called princess you're talking about is long dead!"

"Yes, yes, yes! Father, you are the emperor, whatever you say goes!"

Li Chengqian couldn't help but roll his eyes at him, giving him a perfunctory look that showed he wasn't giving him any face at all!

Although Li Chengqian seemed to have no chance of finding a suitable angle, Li Shimin still suppressed his anger and spoke:

"Send Wu Zetian back now, and I can pretend nothing happened!"

"Hmm? What Zhao?" Li Chengqian asked, feigning confusion.

"Wu Zhao!!!"

"What is Wu?"

"Wu Zetian!!!"

"What Zhao Wu?"

Seeing Li Chengqian's feigned ignorance, Li Shimin was so angry that he grabbed a memorial and threw it at Li Chengqian!

"Get out! Get back to the Eastern Palace! Reflect on your actions behind closed doors! If you dare come out, I'll break your legs!!"

"Okay!"

Li Chengqian easily dodged the memorial thrown by Li Shimin with a quick movement, then chuckled and ignored the furious Li Shimin, heading straight towards the East Palace!