My cultivation disguise has been exposed by Xiao Sizi.

"My beloved ministers."

Li Shimin's voice became exceptionally deep, carrying an overwhelming emotion.

"Shubao spent most of his life on horseback. Starting from the Wude era, he followed me through countless life-and-death situations, and the wounds he suffered and the blood he shed were more than any of us present here!"

"He devoted the first half of his life, half his life, entirely to the Tang Dynasty without reservation!"

Li Shimin took a deep breath, and his tone gradually became more assertive.

"If it weren't for Chen'er, this true immortal who descended to earth and saved him, Uncle Bao would have long been tormented to death by that deep-seated injury, turning into a handful of dust!"

Li Shimin walked down the steps, personally helped Yuchi Jingla, who was kneeling on the ground, to his feet, and then walked to Qin Qiong.

"Now, Chen'er has not only cured him, but also given him the opportunity to return to his peak!"

"What Shubao gave to the Tang Dynasty was already more than enough the moment he bled dry! His current life was given to him by Chen'er!"

Li Shimin turned around, opened his arms, and his gaze swept across the entire scene like the blazing sun.

"Now that he has been reborn, he should no longer be bound by the mundane court. He should seek a wider world and witness the true path of immortality!"

"Following Chen'er and following the immortals—this is undoubtedly the best destiny for this war god who has rendered unparalleled service to the Tang Dynasty!"

At this point, Li Shimin suddenly changed the subject, revealing the cunning and domineering aura unique to the greatest emperor of all time.

"To put it another way..."

Li Shimin snorted coldly and said arrogantly, "So what if he's loyal to Chen'er? Whether Chen'er is a mortal or a true immortal, the blood flowing in his veins is still mine! He will always be the Prince of Qin of my Great Tang!"

"Shubao pledged allegiance to him, and after all the twists and turns, didn't he still leave the talents of my Great Tang Dynasty in the Li family? What's there for me to be angry about in such a sure-fire deal?!"

These words were spoken.

The entire court of officials suddenly realized the truth.

Changsun Wuji couldn't help but secretly give a thumbs up in his heart.

Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!

His Majesty's move of feigning retreat not only demonstrated the emperor's magnanimity and reassured the veteran general, but also cleverly bound this high-ranking guardian deity to the Tang Dynasty's royal family!

"Your Majesty is wise! We admire you!"

The assembled officials bowed and shouted in unison, instantly dispelling the tense atmosphere of impending crisis.

Qin Qiong, his eyes also red-rimmed, bowed deeply to Li Shimin: "This old minister thanks Your Majesty for your kindness!"

At this moment, when the emperor and his ministers were in perfect harmony, enjoying each other's company, and the atmosphere was particularly touching.

An incongruous voice lazily cut in from the side.

"Hey! You two, ruler and ministers, are getting all emotional here. Did you ask for my opinion?"

Li Chen rolled his eyes dramatically, fiddling with an empty wine glass in his hand, his face full of reluctance.

"I just asked Old Deng if you were angry, I didn't say I was going to take them in!"

Li Chen pointed at the three members of the Qin family kneeling on the ground and shook his head repeatedly.

"I hate trouble the most. I can't even be bothered to look at the accounts of the Prince's mansion. Now you're giving me an old general and his two children. Aren't you just trying to make me uncomfortable?"

"I won't accept you! Go back to where you came from!"

Li Chen's disdainful look completely stunned Qin Qiong, who was originally full of enthusiasm.

He, a dignified gatekeeper of the Tang Dynasty, voluntarily swore a blood oath to become someone's underling, only to be rejected as a nuisance?!

Upon hearing this, Li Shimin immediately became anxious.

He walked a few steps to Li Chen's desk, and his originally domineering imperial face instantly disappeared, replaced by a fawning and even pleading expression.

"Chen'er! Stop fooling around!"

Li Shimin lowered his voice and desperately tried to wink at Li Chen.

"Shubao is an unparalleled warrior! Huaidao is also a promising talent! And the eldest daughter of the Qin family is gentle and virtuous! These are the kinds of people many would kill for, so why are you turning them away, you brat?"

"Even if you don't care about my sake, you should at least consider the sincere filial piety he shows! Even immortals have to consider cause and effect, don't they?"

As Li Shimin spoke, he secretly kicked Li Chen under the table.

Looking at Li Shimin's shameless appearance.

Then look at Qin Qiong kneeling on the ground, looking uneasy and afraid of being rejected, and Qin Wan'er biting her lip tightly, her eyes filled with tears and pleading.

Li Chen sighed helplessly to himself.

That old man, he really knows how to play the "forcing a duck onto a shelf" game perfectly.

But then I thought about it again, and realized that in my huge Qin Prince's mansion, there really weren't many people available to even guard the gate or run errands.

If there are any trivial matters in the future, I can't possibly have a Golden Core stage expert like myself personally handle them every time, can I? That would be too beneath me.

"Alright, alright, stop winking at me."

Li Chen waved his hand impatiently, interrupting Li Shimin's incessant chatter.

His gaze swept over the three members of the Qin family, and he reluctantly softened his tone.

"It just so happens that my household is short of a few errand runners. Since you insist on staying, then you may stay."

"It's just three more mouths to feed anyway. My Prince Qin's mansion is big and wealthy, I can afford to support them."

The immortal finally nodded in agreement.

Qin Qiong and his two sons were overjoyed.

"Thank you for taking me in, Immortal Master!"

The three of them kowtowed solemnly once more. In particular, Wan'er, the eldest daughter of the Qin family, burst into laughter through her tears, her exquisite face blooming with a captivatingly bright smile in the candlelight.

"Alright, get up, everyone."

Li Chen casually lifted his hand, and a surge of spiritual energy once again lifted the three of them up.

He picked up his wine glass and raised it to everyone present.

"Now that the misunderstanding is cleared up, let's keep drinking! Anyone who dares to walk out standing up today is disrespecting me, Li Chen!"

"Hahaha! I obey the immortal's decree! We shall not leave until we are drunk!"

Yuchi Jingde was the first to respond, picking up the wine jar and pouring it into his mouth.