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

However, upon hearing Li Shimin's roar behind him, Li Chengqian unconsciously quickened his pace as he walked away.

Are you kidding me?! Reviewing memorials? What's the difference between that and being a beast of burden?

He's not going to approve this memorial, no matter who approves it.

Instead of wasting this time, I'd rather go back and see my sweet and soft new concubine!

【Ding! 】

[Host's act of rebellion against father detected; reward: Rebellious Son Achievement Points +50]

Just as he stepped out of the Liangyi Hall, the system in his mind sounded again.

Upon seeing this, Li Chengqian could barely suppress a smile.

Adding to the scattered achievement points from his rebellious son at the grand court assembly just now, he can say he had a great harvest today.

On the carriage returning to the Eastern Palace.

Li Chengqian's consciousness sank into the system space.

[Host: Li Chengqian!]

Bound object: Li Shimin!

Nizi achievement point: 312]

Seeing this, Li Chengqian couldn't help but rub his excited little hands together.

Just then, the system notification sounded again.

【Ding! 】

[Host has been detected to have a strong desire to participate in the lottery. Tip: A 10-pull guarantees a gold item! Single pulls do not count towards the pity system!]

The sudden improvement surprised even Li Chengqian, who had originally planned to participate in the lottery.

Sure enough, a new option for a 10-draw appeared next to the draw button on the lucky draw wheel.

Upon seeing this, Li Chengqian couldn't help but purse his lips and mutter under his breath:

"Who do you think you are? The Crown Prince of the Great Tang Dynasty, destined by Heaven, doesn't need a safety net?"

No child cries every day, and no gambler loses every day.

System! Lottery! Watch Lonely draw a miracle!!!

As Li Chengqian finished speaking, a dazzling light instantly enveloped the area.

The light eventually turned into an environmentally friendly, forgiving green in Li Chengqian's incredulous eyes!

【Ding! 】

[Congratulations, host! You have obtained a green-quality enhancement, targeting your arms!]

"And this is green quality again?! Does your system have anything higher than green quality?"

Li Chengqian was somewhat overwhelmed. He had painstakingly saved up two chances to draw a prize, and both were green, not even a blue one. This was outrageous!

[Some hosts do it, some do! Whose fault is it if you can't draw the right characters? You're bad! Just practice more!]

Li Chengqian: "..."

As the system notification sound faded, a warm current rushed straight into Li Chengqian's arms.

Feeling the changes in his arms, Li Chengqian couldn't help but clench his fists. He felt that he could now lift his old man up with one hand and beat him, hehehe!

"Tsk tsk tsk! These two green-quality enhancements are quite something! I really wonder what those gold-quality enhancements will be like!"

at the same time.

The Prince of Wei's residence.

"Damn it! Bastards, that damned Wei Zheng, and that old codger, why are they all helping Li Chengqian? Just because he's the eldest son?"

Inside the study, the calligraphy and paintings by famous artists that Li Tai usually treasured were now scattered haphazardly on the floor.

His face was contorted, and he no longer had his usual composure.

The advisors standing nearby were also frightened by their prince's appearance.

They had never seen their prince so angry before!

"Your Highness! Li Chengqian is, after all, the eldest son of the legitimate wife, and it is not so easy to bring him down."

This morning at court, although Li Chengqian escaped a disaster thanks to the Emperor Emeritus and Wei Zheng, His Majesty's expression was grim in the end, and he even kept Li Chengqian behind alone. It was clear that His Majesty was resentful and wanted to teach him a lesson in private!

Although His Highness the Crown Prince has won today, he has incurred His Majesty's displeasure, which is a net loss. In the long run, we have won!

Ok?

Upon hearing this, Li Tai's eyes lit up.

Yes, Father's face was as black as the bottom of a pot when the morning court session ended today. It was obvious that he was angered by Li Chengqian.

If it weren't for that old geezer protecting him, he probably would have already exploded.

"You're right. Li Chengqian has now incurred Father's displeasure. If I behave well, Father will definitely think that I am the right candidate for Crown Prince."

Then a wicked smile appeared on his bloated face, and he spoke:

"As for that so-called eldest son as heir, ha! Does Father even care about that? He himself isn't even the eldest son!"

Seeing Li Tai suddenly feel like he's back in the game, Li Shimin would definitely object if he were here.

Who says I am not the eldest son of the legitimate wife?

Tell me, isn't the Emperor Emeritus now only having me as his legitimate son?

As for where the Emperor Emeritus's other legitimate sons went, that's none of your business!

……

The Eastern Palace!

Just as Li Chengqian arrived at the Eastern Palace, the imperial edict appointing Wu Zetian as the Crown Prince's concubine arrived.

"By order of His Majesty the Emperor of the Great Tang Dynasty:"

Lady Wu, daughter of Duke Yingguo Wu Shihuo, was gentle and graceful, dignified and beautiful...

She is hereby appointed as the Crown Prince's concubine and will enter the Eastern Palace!

So be it!

Even Wu Zetian, who was kneeling, couldn't help but be stunned when she heard the contents of the imperial edict.

Then, with a somewhat puzzled look, he looked at Li Chengqian beside him.

Seemingly noticing Wu Zetian's gaze, Li Chengqian immediately spoke up:

"What are you looking at? Hurry up and accept the imperial decree!"

Upon hearing this, Wu Zetian bowed to the eunuch who was delivering the imperial decree.

"Your Majesty, I accept the decree! Thank you!"

Upon seeing Wu Zetian receive the imperial decree, the eunuch who delivered the decree bowed respectfully to Li Chengqian and then spoke with utmost deference:

"Your Highness! Now that the imperial decree has been delivered, I shall return to report!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Chengqian gestured to the servant beside him:

"Come on! Take him to collect his reward money and have some tea!"

Upon hearing this, the eunuch who delivered the imperial decree was flattered and overwhelmed.

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

……

After the eunuch who delivered the imperial decree left, only Wu Zetian and Li Chengqian remained in the main hall of the Eastern Palace.

Wu Zetian still felt a little unreal looking at the imperial edict in her hand!

She was already His Majesty's concubine, how could she be changed to the Crown Prince's secondary consort?

Seeing that she was still standing there in a daze, Li Chengqian said impatiently:

"What are you still standing there for? Do you feel wronged being my concubine?"

Are you feeling wronged?

It's really not unfair!

The Emperor's concubines and the Crown Prince's secondary consorts are not on the same level at all.

The Crown Prince's concubine is second only to the Crown Princess in the Eastern Palace. If the Crown Prince ascends the throne in the future, she will at least be a concubine.

What's more, the Crown Prince is about the same age as her and is so handsome. She's totally got a great deal!

Thinking of this, Wu Zetian immediately shook her head and said:

"It is my honor to become Your Highness's concubine, but..."

Ok?

"Just what?"

Just as Li Chengqian was wondering, Wu Zetian made a bold move.

She stepped forward, extended her delicate fingers, and hooked Li Chengqian's chin, speaking in a seductive voice:

"I wonder how Your Highness intends to deal with me? I heard from the servants that Your Highness has never touched a woman before me!"

Upon hearing her words, Li Chengqian's eyes instantly turned cold. He stepped forward and grabbed Wu Zetian's fair neck, speaking in a completely emotionless tone:

"You dare investigate me?"