Chapter 32: Raising a child is the best way to understand your parents
"Okay! In that case, I will listen to you!"

Li Chengqian knocked on the table, looking excited.

"Actually, Aye, let me say something disrespectful, ever since Aong had a little unpleasant experience with Crown Prince Yin and King Chaola at Xuanwu Gate..."

Before he could finish, he was interrupted by Li Chengqian.

"You call that a little unhappiness?"

"It doesn't matter. What matters is that Aung would never want the same thing to happen to his son."

Li Xiang's words were not recognized by Li Chengqian. He snorted and said, "Since you don't want the past to happen again, why do you still favor the King of Wei and give him unrealistic hope?"

Finally, Li Chengqian smacked his lips and said again: "Your second uncle."

This was a good start, Li Xiang breathed a sigh of relief.

"My child has something to ask, but I don't know if I should ask."

"There is nothing you can't ask between you and me as father. Just tell me!" Li Chengqian said with a smile.

Li Xiang decided to give Li Chengqian an example: "Give me an example, Aye, if one day, Aye really has to establish his younger brother as the heir, how will you treat the child?"

"How is that possible!" Li Chengqian looked at Li Xiang strangely. "You are my father's think tank and the cornerstone of my position. How could I abandon you and establish my son?"

These words came from the heart. In fact, Li Chengqian had thought to himself more than once that if he inherited the throne in the future, he must appoint Li Xiang as the heir as soon as possible and not repeat Li Xiang's mistakes.

As for Li Jue...to be honest, sometimes it is not only the mother who is honored because of her son, but more often it is the son who is honored because of his mother.

Just like him, Li Chengqian, who was able to be the crown prince for so many years, all thanks to his mother, Empress Zhangsun.

However, Li Chengqian did not like Crown Princess Su Yi, and even disliked her, so Li Jue was not within his consideration, even though Li Jue was the eldest son.

Without the halo of his mother, it is the ability to compare, which is why he likes Li Xiang now.

"It's just a hypothesis, Aye." Li Xiang said softly.

"If it is really a last resort, your father will have no choice but to reward you generously. I will definitely give you a noble title and a high rank to comfort you..."

At this point, Li Chengqian froze for a moment, and the bamboo slips he was playing with fell onto the table with a clatter. He stared ahead in amazement, and suddenly he felt something was clear.

He stood up suddenly and looked at Li Xiang with trembling lips.

The doubts that had been bothering me for more than a decade were answered at this moment.

However, although he understood part of it in his heart, the inherent ideas formed over the past decade still made him subconsciously unwilling to believe it.

What if... Xiang'er was just guessing? What if Aye really wanted to make Li Tai the crown prince?
Li Chengqian was skeptical, but he felt a little shaken in his heart.

Or... ask someone else?

He subconsciously thought of his sister Li Lizhi, who he grew up with. He not only loved this sister, but also Princess Changle, who was as her name suggested, a kind-hearted lady with a bit of the charm of her mother, Empress Changsun, and often helped him solve some difficult problems. However, she had been plagued by illness in recent years, and Li Chengqian couldn't bear to let her get tired, so he subconsciously didn't want to bother her when he encountered a problem.

Thinking of this, Li Chengqian couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.

Ha...the last time I went to see Li Zhi was last month.

But this time, I have to trouble her and let Li Zhi make the decision.

After a moment of silence, Li Chengqian said, "Come with me, let's go to the residence of Duke Zhao."

"Duke Zhao?" Li Xiang heard Li Chengqian's somewhat distant address and deliberately asked indirectly, "But uncle?" Li Xiang knew too well that his father was in such a situation that he was deserted by everyone. How could he restore the relationship by addressing him in a distant way?

Li Chengqian certainly understood what Li Xiang meant. He nodded slowly and replied, "Yes, it is your great uncle."

After saying this, Li Chengqian ordered the eunuchs to prepare the carriage.

He took Li Xiang with him, left the East Palace, and headed towards the Duke of Zhao's mansion.

When the prince came to visit, even though he was his uncle and an important official in the court, Changsun Wuji did not dare to neglect him.

Although it was a bit hasty, the proper etiquette was absolutely essential.

Before he could salute, Li Chengqian walked up to Changsun Wuji with his lame leg and supported him.

"Uncle, why should I be so polite? I am here this time as a family member, not as the Crown Prince."

A hint of surprise appeared on Changsun Wuji's fat face.

Since his sister Empress Changsun passed away, the nephew gradually became irritable and alienated his uncle. In recent years, when he saw him, he either avoided him deliberately or called him by his title, and never called him uncle.

He is so warm and friendly today... Could it be that the prince wants to ask for something?
Changsun Wuji felt a little wary in his heart, but his face looked as if he was in spring. He followed Li Chengqian's lead and stood up.

"In that case, I am sorry to be disrespectful."

He said this deliberately and secretly observed Li Chengqian's reaction, trying to figure out what he was up to from the changes in his expression.

It was a pity that he was surprised again. Li Chengqian's expression didn't even change.

"I came here to visit my uncle and my sister." Li Chengqian smiled. "This boy is my good-for-nothing son Li Xiang. Xiang'er, have you met your uncle yet?"

Li Xiang immediately stepped forward and bowed very politely.

"Meet my uncle."

Zhang Sun Wuji said he dared not, but he was still cursing in his heart, "Your son is useless? He dared to draw his sword against Zuo Shuzi in the East Palace, and scolded Xiao Yu, the old stubborn, to the point of losing his manners in front of the emperor, and even got Wei Zheng's appreciation... You call this useless?"

I am so jealous, okay?!

After a few more pleasantries, Li Chengqian took Li Xiang to the back house.

Li Lizhi's room was filled with a strong smell of medicine, which hit her nose as soon as she pushed the door open. Li Xiang looked inside the room and saw his aunt Changle leaning on the bed, holding a book in her hand, with a pair of eyebrows that seemed to be frowned but not frowned, with a hint of sadness. This woman who was once gorgeous now looked haggard and sick.

Seeing Li Chengqian coming, Li Lizhi's face instantly showed surprise. She was about to get up quickly, but unexpectedly Li Chengqian ran to the head of the bed quickly and limped, and held her down without saying anything to prevent her from getting up.

"Li Zhi, you are not feeling well, don't be so polite..."

Li Chengqian looked at his sister who had been ill for a long time with distress. She was so radiant as clouds in those days. But now she was so haggard, as thin as a yellow flower in the courtyard.

Li Lizhi couldn't help but cough violently due to her excitement. After a while, she said quietly, "Brother, why did you come only today?"

"Your health is like this, how can I bear to come and disturb you any longer?" Li Chengqian said, his eyes turning red.

At the same time, he couldn't help cursing in his heart.

Zhang Sizheng! Hegan Chengji!
If you can't bring back this Miracle Doctor Sun, I will make you pay!

(End of this chapter)