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

Without using firearms, they were about to fight the Xuanjia Army and the Thousand Bull Guards led by Qin Qiong.

Even the most elite forces in the Eastern Palace wouldn't have an easy time winning.

That's Qin Qiong! Even Xue Rengui would be flustered if he saw your Uncle Qin Qiong's imposing presence, not to mention there's Yuchi Gong standing next to him.

Duer was skilled in archery and horsemanship but not in dueling. As for the King of Qi... well... let's not even mention him.

If they really fight, they might end up suffering losses.

Now everything is fine; things are settled with His Highness the King of Wu.

There was naturally no point in them continuing to persist.

It would be better to take this opportunity to get to the Taiji Hall to watch the show, as that's where the final outcome will be decided.

It must be said that neither side seems to have considered Xuanwu Gate as the final battleground.

This is just a smokescreen.

Didn't you see that Li Jing and the others weren't there?

……

Taiji Hall.

When Li You entered the Taiji Hall, he couldn't help but be amazed to see his grandfather, the Emperor, sitting to the side eating melon seeds.

He glanced at his father sitting on the dragon throne, then scurried over to sit down next to his imperial grandfather and started cracking melon seeds.

Looking at his overly familiar grandson, Li Yuan couldn't help but smile slightly.

"Oh ho! Prince Qi has arrived. Didn't you want your father to get out?"

Upon hearing Li Yuan's teasing, Li Shimin, sitting on the dragon throne, couldn't help but turn pale.

Seeing his father's pale face, Li You couldn't help but feel a jolt in his heart.

What the hell!

Was I just too arrogant?

Is it too late to run now?

Just then, Qin Qiong, Xue Rengui, and others slowly entered. After bowing to Li Shimin, they said:

"Your Majesty! The Xuanwu Gate is a stalemate, with both sides suffering heavy losses!"

Upon hearing Qin Qiong's words, Li Shimin calmly nodded.

Xuanwu Gate was not the planned main battlefield; at most, it was just a place to tie down that rebellious son's troops.

The real test will come from the Taiji Hall.

I have no idea where this rebellious son is. We haven't been able to find any trace of him yet. It's really strange.

In the past, this rebellious son was always at the forefront, so how did he become the mastermind behind everything this time?

Can he still strategize and plan?

In Li Shimin's eyes, this rebellious son was just a reckless fool, incapable of any strategic planning!

……

Xiangji Temple!

Inside a meditation room.

"No! Old monk, what are you doing today? Why did you suddenly ask me to play chess?"

Li Chengqian was speechless as he looked at the smiling old monk in front of him.

I insisted on making him come to Xiangji Temple early in the morning, even though it was raining.

I said I had something very important to tell him, but we ended up playing Gomoku all morning.

Seeing his prince's impatient expression, Yao Guangxiao couldn't help but stroke his beard and say:

"Your Highness, please be patient. The results should be available in two hours at most, and Your Highness will know them then."

Seeing the old monk's mysterious demeanor, Li Chengqian stared intently at him.

A hint of suspicion flashed in his eyes.

"Old monk, something's wrong with you! You're not plotting something, are you?!"

Upon hearing this, Yao Guangxiao couldn't help but show a sad expression.

"Your Highness, how can you so wrongly accuse this humble monk? I am a monk, always honest and law-abiding, observing vegetarianism and chanting Buddhist scriptures. How could I possibly engage in any scheming or treacherous plots?"

Upon hearing this, Li Chengqian's heart skipped a beat.

"You old monk, there's definitely something wrong with you. Is this you, sir? Still acting all honest and obedient?"

Even I'm embarrassed for you to say that!

Seeing the distrust on his prince's face, Yao Guangxiao clapped his hands helplessly.

"What time is it?"

As Yao Guangxiao finished speaking, a young novice monk's voice came from outside the door.

"Reporting to Master, it's just past noon!"

Upon hearing the answer, Yao Guangxiao slowly put down the chess piece in his hand, smiled, and looked at Li Chengqian, saying:

"It's about time; now's the perfect time for us to go!"

Looking at the eccentric old monk in front of him, Li Chengqian was completely bewildered.

"No? What are you talking about, old monk? I didn't understand a single word?"

"Where to? I still need to go back to the Eastern Palace to comfort my daughter!"

Upon hearing this, Yao Guangxiao couldn't help but smile slightly and slowly utter two words.

"The Imperial Palace!"

……

the other side.

Taiji Hall.

Li Shimin sat high on the dragon throne.

Below, Li Ke stood alone with his sword in the center of the Taiji Hall.

He then slowly bowed to Li Shimin and began to speak:

"Father, please abdicate!!"

Looking at the third son who had entered the palace with a sword, Li Shimin couldn't help but feel a little puzzled.

"You? Where's your older brother?! Send him here!!"

Upon hearing this, Li Ke responded neither humbly nor arrogantly:

"We are enough here. If you want to see the elder brother, first issue the abdication edict!"

My eldest brother is the most filial and benevolent; he can't stand such things!

As soon as Li Ke finished speaking, before Li Shimin could even open his mouth, Li You, who was standing to the side, immediately let out an excited shout.

"Third Brother did a great job, he didn't disgrace himself. He still wants to see Eldest Brother? Does he even deserve to?!"

Upon hearing this, Li Shimin's face turned green.

"You unfilial son! Shut up! If you utter another sound, I'll beat you to death!!"

Not to mention Li Shimin, even Li Ke, who was standing in the main hall, couldn't help but twitch his lips slightly.

Fifth brother, are you not planning to live anymore?

Seeing the furious old man, Li You couldn't help but shrink back.

at the same time.

On the carriage on the way to the palace.

Li Chengqian looked completely bewildered.

【Ding! 】

[Rebellion Achievement Points +100]

[Rebellion Achievement Points +100]

[Rebellion Achievement Points +100]

……

Li Chengqian: ? ? !

What's going on?

I haven't done anything lately, so who upset him?!

Thinking of this, Li Chengqian couldn't help but look at Yao Guangxiao in front of him.

"Old monk, what are we going to the palace for? By the way... are you going too?"

Upon hearing his prince's question, Yao Guangxiao nodded slightly.

"Yes, Your Highness! This game can't be played without me!"

……

Taiji Hall.

Li Shimin looked down at Li Ke and couldn't help but sneer, saying:

"With your small force, you dare to come to the Taiji Palace to force the emperor to abdicate? Don't you underestimate me?!"

As he spoke, Li Shimin clapped his hands.

Then, squads of soldiers poured out from behind the main hall.

The two thousand men that Li Ke brought were immediately surrounded.

The leaders were none other than Li Jing, Li Ji, and Cheng Yaojin!

Seeing the armor of these soldiers, Li Ke couldn't help but speak up:

"The Imperial Guards of the Southern Palace, Father Emperor, what a grand gesture!"

If the Thousand Bull Guards and the Black Armor Army are the forces protecting the imperial palace, then the Left and Right Golden Guards and the Southern Imperial Guards are the most important defensive forces in the entire Chang'an.

His own father had secretly transferred these two armies to the palace.

but……

Looking at the Imperial Guards soldiers in front of him, Li Ke was afraid he wouldn't be able to hold back his laughter!

I have to say, the master is really amazing. He even predicted that his father would mobilize the Imperial Guards!

He couldn't help but laugh at the thought of what he was going to do next!