Li Qinzai had a headache. He had just returned to Chang'an, and his butt was still hot, but he was inexplicably involved in the quagmire of seizing the reserve.
The ancestors of the Li family testified that he really had no such idea, not even a single thought.
But others don't think so.
Li Xian and Li Xian were both the biological sons of Empress Wu and the legitimate sons of the Tian family.
With the title of "legitimate son", it means that the two of them have obtained the tickets to seize the throne.
Li Xian is the second eldest son, and Li Xian is the third eldest son, but the ranking is not important. As long as he is the legitimate son, he has the right to seize the heir apparent.
There is a precedent for this matter. Li Shimin brought a very bad head to the succession system of the Tang Dynasty.
When Prince Li Chengqian rebelled, it was because Li Shimin was too fond of Wei King Li Tai. Li Tai's palace honor guards and various rewards actually exceeded those of Prince Li Chengqian.
This put great psychological pressure on Li Chengqian, so much so that his temperament changed drastically. In the end, he couldn't wait for his father to die and launched a rebellion.
After Li Chengqian was deposed, Li Shimin still hadn't learned his lesson, and the position of crown prince remained unestablished for a long time, swinging back and forth between Li Tai and Li Zhi, which led to intensified internal strife among the Tian family brothers.
Since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, there have been three generations of emperors. What is interesting is that neither Li Shimin nor Li Zhi are the eldest sons in their respective rankings of brothers.
This fact is a very bad signal to the outside world. As long as the crown prince's position is vacant, it is basically a silent encouragement to the brothers of the Tian family, especially the legitimate sons to compete based on their ability. This is how the former emperors got their thrones anyway.
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Therefore, this is also the reason why the Chang'an city was filled with a tense and chilling atmosphere after Prince Li Hong was seriously ill and Li Xian secretly returned to the capital.
The battle to seize the reserve has already begun.
Then, a terrible fact came.
Li Qinzai was Li Xian's teacher. In the eyes of outsiders, he was everyone's default ace adviser who helped Li Xian win the throne.
Explanations are useless. The relationship between teacher and student is comparable to that of father and son. Now that the opportunity is right in front of him, as a teacher, how could Li Qinzai not help his disciple?
But... Li Qinzai really has no such plan!
"I'm not interested in seizing the crown prince, you know that?" Li Qinzai stared at Wu Minzhi and said: "I will not participate in this matter. It is even more impossible for Li Xian to become the prince. He does not have the strength."
Wu Minzhi chuckled: "I believe it. My disciples will believe everything you say."
He said he believed it, but Wu Minzhi's expression at the moment looked like he was hiding something, and he winked at him obscenely, as if to say, I understand everything, but we won't tell anyone...
"Wu Minzhi, come here again..." Li Qinzai smiled and waved to him.
Wu Minzhi learned the lesson this time and shook his head hastily: "I won't come, I won't come, my face hurts."
Li Qinzai sighed: "So, now both the government and the public think that I will help Li Xian win the throne?"
"That's not true. Not many people actually know the news that the prince is seriously ill. The East Palace has been sealed by the emperor's decree. No one knows what is going on inside."
"However, as long as people know the news that the prince is seriously ill, most of them think that Mr. Li will definitely help Li Xian seize the throne."
Li Qinzai sighed, yes, the teacher-student relationship is here. As a teacher, how could he not help?
At this moment, Li Qinzai suddenly remembered what Xu Jingzong said to him.
This old guy was really an old fox. He told him something about "advancing and retreating together" very cryptically. He probably wanted to get involved, but he didn't know which team to stand on, so he thought of Li Qinzai.
An important minister who was extremely favored by the emperor and had just been promoted to the title of Duke. He was also the grandson of Li Ji, a meritorious figure in three dynasties, and the teacher of the emperor's legitimate son Li Xian...
With the support of so many identities, if Li Qinzai really wanted to help Li Xian win the throne, Li Zhi would consider it seriously and carefully if Li Qinzai casually said anything in front of Li Zhi.
After all, Li Qinzai's words were not only his personal opinions, but also represented Li Ji's opinions. Could Li Zhi not consider it carefully?
Obviously, as a disciple of Li Qinzai, Li Xian has a much higher winning rate than Li Xian in the battle for the throne that has already begun.
That's why Xu Jingzong said those mindless words and expressed his willingness to advance and retreat with Li Qinzai. Anyway, by standing on Li Qinzai's team, Xu Jingzong would definitely gain nothing.
After figuring out the cause and effect, Li Qinzai looked at Wu Minzhi.
"Okay, you are no longer of use, why don't you get out of my house."
Wu Minzhi said in astonishment: "How can Sir be so ruthless? The disciples have nowhere to go, why don't you take them in?"
"You go live in Tai Chi Palace. Your aunt is the queen and she will be happy to take you in."
Wu Minzhi suddenly showed an expression of disgust. In front of Li Qinzai, he did not hide his true emotions at all.
Since his sister, Mrs. Wei Guo, was poisoned by Empress Wu, Wu Minzhi had become sworn in against Empress Wu. However, in this environment, Wu Minzhi did not have the capital to fight against Empress Wu.
Not only could he not openly fall out with Empress Wu, but he also had to pretend to be submissive to socialize with Empress Wu so-called relatives. It was not easy for him either.
"No! I'm staying at your husband's house. I won't leave even if I'm killed."
After saying that, Wu Minzhi simply lay down on the ground and started rolling around on the ground.
Li Qinzai laughed angrily. Does this guy think that rogue tricks will work on him?
After beckoning Feng Su, Li Qinzai pointed at Wu Minzhi who was rolling on the ground and said only three words.
"throw it out."
In Wu Minzhi's disbelieving eyes, Feng Su and several others lifted Wu Minzhi up. Feng Su whispered "I'm sorry" and then threw Wu Minzhi out of the door. Finally, the door slammed shut.
Li Qinzai slowly exhaled, and the whole world became quiet.
As for the next troubles, what about seizing the throne, what about Li Hong being seriously ill, well, what the hell, does it have anything to do with me?
As long as I don't cause trouble, anyone who dares to take the initiative to provoke me will just be beaten. The famous Chang'an dandy and the current Liaodong County Duke. Anyone who dares to provoke me must first weigh his own weight and think about whether he can handle it. Take the beating.
Cui Jie and Jin Xiang came running over happily at this time.
"Husband, the mansion given by the emperor is really nice. It has been renovated inside and out. Can we live here from now on?" Cui Jie said, holding his hand.
Before Li Qinzai could answer, Cui Jie sniffed and looked around, only to see Qiao'er and Hongbi squatting and playing under the ginkgo tree in the middle of the yard.
Qiao'er had a wicked smile on her face and teased Hongbi and Niba, and the ball of water mixed with Niba seemed to be the urine that the two brothers had just peed.
Li Qinzai was stunned for a moment, then pointed at Qiao'er threateningly. Qiao'er laughed, turned around and ran away.
Hongbi was left alone, and he was having a great time playing with Niba.
Fortunately, the scene of peeing was not seen by Cui Jie, otherwise she would have gone crazy as she has a slight mysophobia.
"Before grandpa returns home in triumph, we will still live in the Duke's mansion to stay with our parents. This new house can be managed by the housekeeper and maids."
Li Qinzai thought for a while and then said: "Actually... I would rather go back to Ganjing Village."