When the order reached the East Palace, Li Jiancheng still did not know what happened.
He only thought that it was a normal thing.
Li Jiancheng went straight to the palace. When he entered the Sweet Dew Hall and saw Li Yuan, he was a little surprised. Because Li Yuan was standing with his back facing him.
Li Jiancheng did not doubt him and was in a good mood. He said with a smile on his face: "Father!"
"Unfilial son, kneel down!"
Li Yuan turned around and stared at Li Jiancheng with cold eyes. His pair of eyes revealed a thick look of disappointment.
As a ruler, he must have the magnanimity to tolerate people.
Especially a crown prince like Li Jiancheng, it should be even more so. As for Li Jiancheng, he made Du Qi an enemy time and time again. On the surface, he said that he would not make things difficult for Du Qi. In fact, he tried his best to make things difficult for Du Qi.
Such a result made Li Yuan disappointed.
Even more so, angry.
Angry that he did not fight!
At this moment, Li Jiancheng was a little confused. But seeing Li Yuan's rage, especially when he looked carefully, it was as if he could see Li Yuan's body trembling slightly.
Under such a premise, Li Jiancheng knew that a disaster had happened. His first thought was that Li Yuan had found out about his relationship with Zhang Jieyu and Consort Yin De.
Otherwise, Li Yuan would not be so angry.
Li Jiancheng swallowed a mouthful of saliva. He was a little uneasy in his heart, but he still forced himself to remain calm. He knelt on the ground and said: "This son does not know what has angered father. Please enlighten me."
Li Yuan said: "Are you still pretending to be stupid? Hmph, Li Shentong has already confessed. It was you who ordered him to arrange people to make trouble for Du Qi, to stop Du Qi from building the road, so that Du Qi could not complete the task in the set time. "
"No wonder at that time you insisted on making Du Qi make a military order. It turned out that you had ulterior motives."
"You are the crown prince of the Tang dynasty. How can you target your subjects everywhere? As the Emperor, I am often advised by the officials of the Imperial Censorate. There are even people with extremely sharp words. Have you seen me punish the officials of the imperial court and the officials of the Imperial Censorate because of personal grudges? "
"As the Emperor, the overall situation is most important."
"Personal likes and dislikes should be set aside. But you, on the other hand, are venting your anger everywhere, completely ignoring the big picture. Since you are so unwilling to be the Crown Prince, we might as well remove you from the position of Crown Prince and appoint the Duke of Qin as the Crown Prince. "
Li Yuan's eyes were ice- cold, without a trace of emotion. He said, "Crown Prince, what do you think?"
Boom!!
Li Jiancheng's mind exploded.
He was completely dumbfounded.
He had thought that the matter of Yin De Consort and the others had been exposed. He didn't expect that it was actually because of Du Qi.
Li Shentong was clearly involved in dealing with Du Qi. Li Shentong was also the mastermind. Now, Li Shentong had pushed all the responsibility onto him, saying that he was the one who planned it and Li Shentong was only the one who carried it out.
Li Jiancheng wanted to defend himself, but he immediately swallowed the words that were at the tip of his tongue.
At this time, the more he said, the more mistakes he would make.
If it was said that Li Shentong was also the one who planned it, Li Yuan would definitely not believe it. He would even think that he was shirking the responsibility. After all, there was a conflict between Li Shentong and Du Qi. But in Li Yuan's eyes, it was not particularly deep. Only the conflict between him and Du Qi was the focus of Li Yuan's attention.
Li Jiancheng was unable to defend himself.
After Li Jiancheng thought it through, he kowtowed and said, "Imperial Father, this son knows his mistake. This son knows his mistake. This son earnestly asks Imperial Father to show mercy. This son was possessed and lost his virtue. Moreover, this son does not have the breadth of mind of a Crown Prince. But I earnestly ask Imperial Father to spare this son this time. "
He kowtowed continuously.
His head banged against the floor of the main hall.
The sound of the banging was very loud, to the extent that Li Jiancheng's head was bruised in a few moments. In a short while, the skin was already broken. Blood was already flowing out, soaking his forehead.
His appearance was very wretched.
Li Jiancheng kept banging against the floor and shouted, "Imperial Father, this son is willing to personally apologize to Du Qi. This son promises that I will never have any conflict with Du Qi again. If this son commits a crime again, there is no need for Imperial Father to depose this son. This son will resign on his own. "
In order to protect himself, he threw caution to the wind.
He had to escape this calamity first.
At this moment, Li Jiancheng's heart was uneasy. Since becoming the Crown Prince of the Tang dynasty, Li Jiancheng had never been so panicked. Today, he was so panicked. In such a situation, Li Jiancheng was very worried that he would be deposed.
Li Yuan saw Li Jiancheng's miserable state and saw Li Jiancheng crying bitterly. His originally hard heart softened at once, and his anger also gradually dissipated.
In history, Li Yuan was such a person.
Although he had imperial power.
But he also valued family.
He had made great contributions several times because of Li Shimin, and his heart surged. He felt that Li Shimin was a suitable monarch, so he said in front of Li Shimin that he would make Li Shimin the Crown Prince.
And because of the etiquette, for the sake of the Tang dynasty's eternal stability, Li Yuan still made Li Jiancheng the Crown Prince. He also sided with Li Jiancheng everywhere and helped Li Jiancheng suppress Li Shimin.
On the other hand, after Li Jiancheng became the Crown Prince of the Tang dynasty, Li Yuan suppressed Li Shimin everywhere. It was reasonable to say that even if Li Shimin took control of the military power and made great contributions, Li Jiancheng and Consort Yin De and others colluded with each other to frame Li Shimin and target Li Shimin everywhere. Li Yuan even wanted to punish Li Shimin several times. In the end, Li Yuan's heart softened again.
Li Jiancheng and Li Shimin were both flesh and blood, but Li Yuan had to make a choice. This was where Li Yuan was in a dilemma.
Li Yuan hoped that brothers would be friendly and respectful.
In fact, it could not be done.
Li Yuan quietly stared at Li Jiancheng. After a long while, Li Yuan came back to his senses, and Li Jiancheng was still kowtowing. Li Jiancheng was really panicking. He kept kowtowing, and there was already a pool of blood under his forehead.
This was caused by the abrasion of his forehead.
"Stop!"
Li Yuan opened his mouth and ordered.
Huff!!
Li Jiancheng breathed a sigh of relief. His back was completely drenched. At this moment, Li Jiancheng was still worried, so he prostrated himself on the ground, crying bitterly, and said while choking: "Father Emperor, this son knows his mistake. This son is willing to change and will never do it again. "
Li Yuan sighed and said: "I'll give you another chance. Come, send the Crown Prince back to the palace. The Crown Prince has lost his virtue. He will reflect on his mistakes in seclusion for a month, and then be caned ten times as punishment. "
"This son accepts the decree!"
Li Jiancheng shouted.
There was a hint of relief in his voice.
Although he had to reflect on his mistakes in seclusion for a month and be caned ten times, he could maintain his position as the Crown Prince. This was the most important thing. As long as he could keep his position as the Crown Prince, everything he had to pay was worth it.
"Withdraw!"
Li Yuan flicked his big sleeve.
Li Jiancheng staggered to his feet and left.
Li Yuan looked at Li Jiancheng's departing figure. After Li Jiancheng left, Li Yuan looked at Xiao Li at the side, saying: "Xiao Li, I made Li Jiancheng the Crown Prince. Tell me, did I make a mistake?"
Xiao Li said: "Your Majesty, the Crown Prince is not bad overall. It's just that he can't get over Du Qi. Your Majesty's painstaking efforts, the Crown Prince will understand. "
Li Yuan raised his head and looked at the roof. Sighing dejectedly, he said: "Actually, although I am dissatisfied with the Crown Prince dealing with Du Qi, in reality, what I am most dissatisfied with is that the Crown Prince's desire for revenge is too strong."
"If a monarch is too obstinate and self-opinionated, and too impulsive, it will be extremely unstable for the imperial court. Something can happen at any time. This is the reason why I am truly disappointed. "
Li Yuan sighed and said: "It's a pity that the Crown Prince chose to make a move again and again. It's too disappointing."
Xiao Li comforted: "Your Majesty, the Crown Prince will definitely understand your painstaking efforts and will understand Your Majesty's intentions."
"I hope so."
A hint of exhaustion suddenly rose on Li Yuan's aged face.
After these words, a wave of anger attacked his heart. Li Yuan's entire state became somewhat uncomfortable. He appeared very tired, and even somewhat listless.
Xiao Li hurriedly supported Li Yuan to rest.
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