Otherwise, others would think he was unwilling to show the Crown Prince respect. And that respect was not merely for the Crown Prince—it was respect the entire imperial family was unwilling to give.
Although Li Changsheng had figured out the crux of the matter, he still had a headache. He had no idea how to resolve the issue before him.
Surrounded by the crowd, they headed toward the Imperial Study.
Inside the Imperial Study.
"Father Emperor."
Li Changsheng said respectfully, "Your son has returned."
"Changsheng, do you intend to remain in the Imperial City now that you have returned?" Li Shimin, seated above, asked calmly.
"Your son does not wish to remain in the Imperial City any longer. This time, I returned because I wish to travel and gain experience."
Li Changsheng answered respectfully, but inwardly he thought.
This emperor was behind everything. He planned this entire affair himself, and now it has ended up benefiting me instead. Truly despicable. But I have no evidence right now, and there is nothing I can do to him. I should not act rashly.
"Then where do you intend to travel, Changsheng?" Li Shimin continued to ask calmly.
"Your son plans to visit the South Sea, the Western Regions, the north, and other places. Does Father Emperor have any instructions?" After speaking, Li Changsheng looked at Li Shimin. Yet Li Shimin did not answer. He merely watched him quietly, making Li Changsheng wonder what scheme the old man was plotting this time.
At that moment, Prince Zhao, who stood nearby, suddenly knelt and said, "Your Majesty, I have a suggestion!"
"Oh? What suggestion do you have? Let me hear it." Li Shimin looked at him as he spoke.
"This son believes that Your Highness should travel through the South Sea, then head to