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

Although he won at Xuanwu Gate, the other party was still his father, no matter what.

Over the years, because of the deaths of his elder brother and that bastard Li Yuanji, his relationship with his old man has never been able to improve.

If I were to upset my old man again because of Wu Zetian's affairs, it would be a loss for me.

He was ultimately forced into this situation; if he hadn't intervened, he would have been the one to die.

But Li Yuan was still his father, and he really wanted to mend his relationship with his old man.

Moreover, his own father was, after all, the founding emperor of the Tang Dynasty. If he could gain the approval of the emperor, those old ministers from the Wude era would truly be loyal to him. That was an important political resource!

Thinking of this, Li Shimin couldn't help but sigh, then looked at his Guanyinbi with lingering fear and said:

"Luckily, Guanyinbi reminded us, otherwise if Father Emperor had found out, he would probably have started making a scene again."

Empress Zhangsun smiled gently upon hearing Li Shimin's words and replied:

"Speaking of which, Gao Ming actually helped you by accident. Gao Ming and Wu Zetian are about the same age, so having Wu Zetian as Gao Ming's concubine would surely be welcomed by Father Emperor!"

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

Huh? It seems that's actually true.

One was his eldest grandson, and the other was the daughter of a minister he valued. Moreover, the two were a perfect match in terms of age and appearance.

He couldn't think of any reason why his father could refuse.

As for how Gao Ming became the eldest grandson, it was naturally because Li Shimin was the eldest son of the legitimate wife.

As for why he was the eldest legitimate son of his own father, don't worry about that; he was the eldest among the living legitimate sons anyway.

Otherwise, how could he be in line to inherit? Hehe!

Then, as if he had thought of something, Li Shimin couldn't help but frown.

"That's not right. Even if this kid accidentally did something legitimate, he stole someone from my harem. Is that right?"

What if he comes and steals my other concubines another day?

As he spoke, Li Shimin immediately realized what was going on.

So it turns out I've been tricked by my own Guanyin maid!

When Changsun Wugou saw that her second son had reacted so quickly, she couldn't help but open her mouth.

Ok?

What's wrong with my son? Did he suddenly grow a brain today?

Meanwhile.

Inside the Prince of Wei's residence.

Several staff members sat together, while a chubby little boy sat in the main seat.

All that could be seen on that chubby face was an expression of disbelief.

"Is this true? Did my elder brother abduct Father's concubine?"

One of the people below nodded in agreement upon hearing the chubby boy's words:

"Yes, Your Highness. Our spies in the East Palace witnessed Wu Cairen being placed in a small courtyard within the East Palace by Xue Rengui."

Upon hearing the affirmative answer, a look of joy instantly flashed across the chubby boy's face.

Then, deliberately adopting a pained and indignant expression, he said:

"Oh dear! Brother, you're so foolish! He's the Crown Prince of our Great Tang Dynasty! What kind of woman doesn't he have? Why would he go and steal from Father Emperor's harem? This is a shocking scandal!"

As he spoke, the fat on his face trembled uncontrollably, and he looked like he was trying hard to suppress his smile.

The staff below, seeing this, looked at Li Tai with a strange expression.

The chubby little boy in front of you is Weiwei Li Tai, the fourth son of Emperor Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty, also born to Empress Zhangsun!

Just then, one of the aides below quickly spoke up:

"The Crown Prince has committed such a grave mistake by stealing women from His Majesty's harem. You could say he has defiled the harem, you could say he has deceived the emperor, you could say he is unfilial. But any of these charges are enough to get the Crown Prince into serious trouble."

"Yes, Your Highness, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Who would have thought that Li Chengqian would make such a foolish move? The position of Crown Prince should rightfully belong to Your Highness."

"His Majesty must be furious right now. Let's leak this information to the censors, and His Highness can enjoy the show at tomorrow's morning court!"

The advisors below offered their suggestions one after another, while Li Tai above narrowed his eyes, his expression gradually becoming distorted.

The position of Crown Prince? Li Chengqian was only born a few years earlier than me. If Li Chengqian can sit in this position, why can't I, Li Tai, sit in it?

……

The Eastern Palace.

"Your Highness is foolish! How could you do such an absurd thing for a mere concubine?"

Inside the main hall of the East Palace.

A young man was looking at Li Chengqian, who was sitting in the main seat and leisurely drinking tea, with a pained expression.

When he saw that Li Chengqian remained unmoved despite his lengthy explanation, he became furious.

"Your Highness! The matter of Consort Wu is already settled. The only way now is to secretly return her to His Majesty and then privately apologize to him."

If others found out, they might use this as leverage to attack His Highness in court!

After saying this, the young man slowly stopped, staring intently at Li Chengqian, waiting for his answer.

When Li Chengqian saw that he had finally stopped, he waved to him, indicating that he should sit in the seat next to him.

Then she skillfully made him a cup of tea.

"Du He, you must be thirsty after talking for so long. Here, have a cup of tea to soothe your throat!"

This man was Du He, son of Du Ruhui, who had always been Li Chengqian's right-hand man.

After all, in the eyes of the people, Li Chengqian, as the crown prince, was naturally the most legitimate heir to the Tang Empire, and even Du He thought so.

"Your Highness, you..."

Hearing Li Chengqian's words, Du He felt as if she had a breath stuck in her chest, and her face turned red with anger!

Seeing his appearance, Li Chengqian couldn't help but find it somewhat amusing.

"Hahaha! Brother Du, please calm down. The fact that I abducted this concubine has probably already been leaked. Do you think Li Tai doesn't have spies in the Eastern Palace? Besides, I didn't intend to hide it when I brought my men out!"

Upon hearing this, Du He, who had just sat down, immediately stood up again.

"What?! Your Highness, why are you doing this? Isn't this like handing a knife directly to the Prince of Wei?"

He really couldn't understand Li Chengqian.

Has His Highness the Crown Prince gone mad?

Seeing this, Li Chengqian waved to him again, gesturing for him to sit down, and then revealed a playful smile as he spoke:

"Brother Du, don't worry. Actually, things aren't as serious as you think. What is the rank of 'Cairen'? In an ordinary family, her status is even lower than that of a concubine."

Women of this status would be given away or sold like objects.

Although I do not agree with this approach, it is the reality. So, I know in my heart who is more important, a talented woman like Wu or me, the Crown Prince.

As for Li Tai, let him impeach me if he wants. Don't forget whose daughter this Consort Wu is; the one in Da'an Palace isn't dead yet.