Long live Emperor Wu!

Chapter 129 Will you help them or help me?

The next time he went to the East Palace, he took the initiative to find Wang and stayed at her place.

The night was over, but the two of them were lying on the bed, doing nothing.

Wang wanted to take the initiative to seduce him like they did when they had sex for the first time, but he pushed her away in disgust.

At this time, Li Shancai really understood why his father always said that he liked all the women in the harem, and he would not wrong himself.

It turns out that sleeping with a woman you don't like is really aggrieved.

He even thought in vain that a woman who had been raped would feel similar to this.

Mrs. Wang was so angry at being pushed by him that she suddenly sat up from the bed and asked:

"What are you doing here, Your Highness? Did you listen to someone's advice and come here to put on a show?"

Li Shan closed his eyes in the dim light and whispered:
"No."

His tone was gentle, his voice was pleasant, and there was no hint of boredom towards her.

Wang's temper suddenly went out again, and she asked angrily:
"why?"

Li Shan was silent for a while and said seriously:
"You are my first wife, and your life is still very long. I hope that you and I can slowly get on the right track. Even if we are not in love with each other, we should respect each other as guests.

If you agree, just lie down peacefully. Let's talk some words and get to know each other better. Over time, maybe we won't quarrel. "

Wang frowned and said impatiently in her heart, are they in love?I am pleased with you but you are displeased with me. Why do you sound wronged? !

But she still suppressed her dissatisfaction, lay down obediently, and asked:
"What do you want to talk about, Your Highness?"

Li Shan was suddenly asked. He found that he was not curious about Wang at all. After a while, he asked:
"What kind of person do you think your uncle is?"

Ms. Wang didn't expect Li Shan to ask this. She turned her head suddenly, looked at Li Shan in the darkness, and asked alertly:
"Why did Your Highness ask this? Who said what?"

"It's nothing... If you don't want to talk, just change it. But I also have an uncle, so I thought there should be something to talk about."

Only then did Wang feel relieved and said:

"Of course my uncle is a good person, and he treats me well. But I have been worried that I will not be able to honor him better in the future. People say that every favor is repaid... Your Highness thinks so too, right? Your Highness's position as Crown Prince is Changsun Wuji strongly supported this."

Li Shan was silent.

Did Changsun Wuji support him?

From an outsider's perspective, it should be like this.But only their father and son knew that before the drama was staged in the hall, his father had already decided to make him the prince.

The reason why he had to take a step back and let the ministers express their stance was to see their reaction and see if they were willing to support him.His uncle Changsun Wuji was also tested by his father.

Of course, his father lied to him at the beginning and said that as long as the officials objected, he would not be allowed to become the prince.

As a result, the fourth brother Li Tai's reputation was tarnished when he went up, and the people below him lost their minds.

Hum... How can state affairs be equated with family affairs?The family ties in the imperial family are not pure family ties.

Li Shan did not answer directly, but said:
"Your filial piety is commendable, but they are all dignitaries in the court. They don't need anything on weekdays. There is nothing to repay their kindness. It's just to get closer to them."

Mrs. Wang seemed to be interested, turned half of her body, looked at him sideways, and said:
"That's different. A family should support each other. Be good to our uncles, and they will be good to us. Then if there are rebellious officials and traitors who cause trouble in the future, our uncles will help and get rid of them. Wouldn’t His Highness’ position be more consolidated?”

Li Shan didn't agree in his heart.Brothers can turn against each other and become traitors, let alone an uncle?Loyalty or not has nothing to do with blood ties... Loyalty is rare in the family ties of the emperor's family.

Precisely because of the blood relationship, the struggle for power is more nominal.

The closer the blood relationship is, the greater the chance of a successful backstab, which is why backstabbing is the easiest.

That's why since ancient times, it has been said that the position of emperor is the position of a lonely person. In such a position, family ties are thin and unreliable.

Oh, that is to say, my father is a different kind. He has become an emperor at a height that is difficult for the world to reach. No matter whether he is a minister or a son, it is difficult to compare. His family affection and friendship are all based on the piety of the world. Worship, and his strong self-confidence.

This is difficult to replicate, and he doesn't have the ability.

"Your Highness... Your Highness... did you hear me?" Wang's voice reached my ears.

Li Shan tilted his head and asked:

"what?"

Wang's voice was obviously unhappy again. She curled her lips and complained in a coquettish manner in the dim light:

"His Highness said he wanted to chat. Why did he get distracted while he was talking? Are you teasing me?"

"No, where did you say it?" Li Shan asked.

Mrs. Wang had no choice but to approach him again and said:

"I asked, why did Your Highness listen to Your Majesty and transfer Wu King Li Ke back to Chang'an to assist the government? He is your brother. The more outstanding you are in the court, the more incompetent you will appear.
I heard from my uncle that His Majesty once consulted Changsun Wuji privately and asked him if he could depose you and establish you as King of Wu. However, it was your uncle Changsun Wuji's strong objection that made the matter drop. "

After hearing this, Li Shan turned his head and looked at her, feeling shocked and confused.

The couple pillowed on one side, so close to each other, but Li Shan felt a chill in his heart, as if it was cold winter.

He was not sure that his father really had no intention of changing his position.

After all, he is not a qualified prince. Compared with his father's expectations, he is definitely far behind. Maybe one day, he will be disappointed due to some decision, and in an instant, he will have the thought of abolishing him.

It's all possible.

This matter, whether true or false, was enough to scare him.

If it were true, if his father wanted to destroy him, it would be equivalent to killing him. Although he didn't believe it, having such a thought could make his hair stand on end.

What's more... Changsun Wuji and Liu Shi colluded to secretly spread forbidden words without fear of punishment. This is no longer an ordinary relationship.

If it is false, the Wang family dares to falsely preach the edict, so as to alienate their brotherhood and eradicate their differences.It definitely couldn't be her own idea. Then Liu Shi and the forces behind him wanted more than just the honor of uncle... They wanted greater real power.

Mrs. Wang saw that he was shocked but didn't speak, so she asked:

"Your Highness doesn't believe it? It's true! Don't tell others that since His Majesty has changed his mind, don't get angry because of this matter.

But my uncle worries about your position as prince every day, and so does your uncle.If that doesn't work, just tell His Majesty to let King Wu return to his fiefdom. "

After such a long period of buffering, Li Shan finally felt a little at peace. He asked Wang a question and said:
"If one day I disagree with your uncle, or even my uncle, will you help them or me?"

(End of this chapter)