After leaving Pyongyang, Li Shimin led a large army to the southwest. The closer he got to Chang'an, the more he felt the temperature increased significantly, especially when the sun shone on his body, the warmth made people feel that it was completely different from the bitter and cold style of Liaodong. It is no wonder that the nomadic peoples in the north have always coveted the land in the south.

When passing the Yellow River, the surface of the river was frozen, and the carriages were completely accessible, so there was no need to be as troublesome as last time. After crossing the Yellow River, he moved forward and entered the boundary of Henan. Finally, the army arrived in Luoyang. Li Shimin rested here for a few more days, and then set off for Chang'an.

The news of Li Shimin's return had long been reported to Chang'an. Just when their army was more than ten miles away from Chang'an, Li Chengqian and Changsun Wuji also led all civil and military officials to greet him. Li Shimin was very happy to see his son and even rode out, which scared Li Xiu and others behind him, and hurriedly increased their speed to keep up.

"My son is paying homage to my father!" Li Chengqian was very happy to see Li Shimin. He jumped out of the car and saluted Li Shimin. After his foot was injured, he could not ride a horse, so he could only rely on a vehicle when he went out.

"Chengqian doesn't have to be too polite. You have done a good job during my departure. I can destroy Goguryeo this time, and I will also count your contribution!" Li Shimin also dismounted at this time, then patted Li Chengqian on the shoulder and said, although he was a little dissatisfied with Li Chengqian before, but after nearly a year of separation, he missed his eldest son very much.

"Thank you, my father, but I just did what I should do. My father is really hard in Liaodong!" Li Chengqian hurriedly bowed again at this time.

When Li Shimin heard his son say this, he laughed with relief, and then met Changsun Wuji and others behind him. Li Chengqian also stepped forward to pay homage to Li Xiu and Cheng Yaojin and other ministers who returned victoriously.

Li Xiu also heard the conversation between Li Shimin and Li Chengqian, but he felt something was wrong, because Li Shimin not only asked Li Chengqian to supervise the country, but also asked Changsun Wuji to help him. Li Shimin just now praised Li Chengqian for doing a good job, but Li Chengqian did not mention Changsun Wuji's contribution at all. He also found that Changsun Wuji did not stand with Li Chengqian, and was a distance away, which made him frown and he vaguely guessed something?

Li Chengqian and Changsun Wuji also prepared a grand welcoming ceremony. Li Shimin, Cheng Yaojin, Qin Qiong and others were also very happy, especially those soldiers who returned from war, who raised their chests one by one, and their fatigue was swept away. However, Li Xiu was thinking about what had just happened and had no intention of appreciating these things.

"What are the prince consort thinking?" Just as Li Xiu was thinking, a familiar voice suddenly came. When he turned his head to look, he found that Changsun Wuji had come to him at some point, and he deliberately distanced himself from the people around him.

"It's nothing. Brother Wuji has worked hard to assist the prince in presidency during this period. I wonder how you get along with each other?" Li Xiu asked without going around the corner.

"Haha, it turns out that I can't hide it from the prince's consort, so I'll just say it!" Changsun Wuji smiled bitterly at this time, "Just when he received the news that His Majesty wanted to return to the court, the prince and I completely broke up. He felt that I would control the government and not give him a chance to show his own feelings, but he didn't think about it. If Your Majesty goes to war, there must be no trouble in the court, otherwise it may affect Your Majesty's use of troops, so I have to be cautious."

"It's true!" Li Xiu couldn't help but think in his heart when he heard this. With his understanding of Changsun Wuji and Li Chengqian, he could have vaguely guessed something before, and he couldn't say who is right or wrong about this matter. Changsun Wuji is indeed a bit in love with power, but Li Chengqian's current personality is becoming more and more elusive, and there are also big problems in communicating with others, otherwise he wouldn't have had such a stalemate with Changsun Wuji.

"I'm afraid this matter cannot be hidden from Your Majesty. When Your Majesty knows this, I still don't know what to think?" Li Xiu also smiled bitterly at this time. Li Chengqian and Changsun Wuji were incompatible, which would be of no benefit to both of them, and might even trigger a change in Li Shimin's attitude towards them.

"I don't know the possible impact of this incident, it's just the prince's temper..." Changsun Wuji seemed to be full of resentment, but when he said this, he suddenly stopped and said nothing, but instead gave him a long sigh.

Li Xiu also knew what Changsun Wuji wanted to say. Since Li Chengqian's foot was disabled, it has indeed had a great impact on his personality. He had wanted to persuade Li Chengqian before, but not only did it have any effect, but also caused some estrangement between their master and apprentice because of Qi Niang's marriage to Li Chengdao. Even since that day, Li Chengqian has never been to Li Xiu's mansion again, and Li Xiu has never been to the East Palace again. However, after all, Li Chengqian was the one he watched as he grew up, and at least Li Xiu could not give up the relationship between his master and apprentice.

"I will try to persuade him when I have time. I hope the prince can wake up and not be obsessed with it!" After a while, Li Xiu suddenly sighed. Although he had made up his mind and thought of not paying attention to Li Chengqian anymore, he still felt soft-hearted at this time. After all, if Li Chengqian continues like this, I am afraid that the position of the prince will not be able to be long.

"I advise the prince-consort, you should not waste your energy. The prince is no longer the prince he used to be. Even if you are a gentleman, it will not have any effect on him. And has the prince-consort forgotten about the last incident?" Changsun Wuji said again at this time. The "last incident" he mentioned was the incident that Li Xiu was rejected by Li Chengqian. It was because of this incident that Li Xiu at that time gave up on Li Chengqian and decided not to care about him anymore.

"Anyway, it's all about the master and apprentice. I really can't bear to be degenerate like this. And I have thought about it. If he is willing to listen to me, then our master and apprentice will be ruthless from now on. No matter what he does in the future, it has nothing to do with me!" Li Xiu said in a deep voice again. For Li Chengqian, he decided to go against his original decision and work hard again in the end. Regardless of whether it succeeds or not, he will have a clear conscience in the future.
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