He had met many men of the Li royal family, but most of them became arrogant when they gained power. No one was like Li Xiang, who treated him the same way day after day for years.

He had placed his bets on Li Xiang years earlier, and Li Shimin should have known this. The reason he hadn't replaced him was that he didn't want to break up with Li Xiang. Now that Li Xiang's position was established, there was no need to replace Wang De. Wouldn't that be looking for internal trouble? Li Shimin was a smart man and would never let such a thing happen.

"That's fine. I don't know much else. If I'm talking about drinking and having fun, Your Highness is far behind me. But now I've already prepared several generous gifts and am waiting for Your Highness's harem to enter."

Wang De said with a smile. Li Xiang also knew that this matter could not be postponed. According to Li Xiang's idea, there were already enough women in the family and there was no need to bring in more people. If more people were to come in, it would be hard to say how long the fight would end. Now Li Xiang felt a little depressed.

Actually, there is no way around it. If it had been before, Li Xiang could have asked for fewer women, but now he has established his own government, which means he has reached adulthood. If he still has those women, it would seem a bit shabby. By then, it would not just be his own people that are lost, but also the people of the entire Tang Dynasty.

So in this situation, Li Shimin hurriedly called Li Xiang to do this matter quickly, so as to prevent Li Xiang from going to the south and then being unable to do anything.

"Greetings to the Emperor."

Zhangsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling were not present today, as this was Li Xiang's family matter, so Li Shimin called Concubine Yang. Since the death of Empress Zhangsun, although the position of empress had not been re-established in the harem, Concubine Yang had basically become the de facto empress, and was responsible for all matters, big and small.

"Greetings to Concubine Yang."

Li Xiang was not less polite. Although the relationship between the two sides was not very friendly because of the incident involving King Li Ke of Shu, one must kowtow when it is time to kowtow. In this era, the world is ruled by filial piety, and if one is less polite, someone may report you.

"He has matured over the past few years and it's time for him to start a family. Now he's just the Princess of Qin, and his family is still too few. Fighting abroad is certainly important, but it's also the responsibility of a member of the royal family to have children."

Concubine Yang was a princess of the previous dynasty, and she spoke very appropriately. The most important thing was that she was worthy of the four words "Mother of the Country". Li Shimin did not promote Concubine Yang to the rank of queen only because he was grateful for his relationship with Empress Zhangsun.

Of course, the most important point is that if Concubine Yang becomes the queen, then the situation of the Li Ke brothers will be different. They will become the emperor's legitimate sons like Li Chengqian. Although their status is still not as good as Li Chengqian's brothers, there will be many people inside and outside the court making trouble, and the stable political situation of the Tang Dynasty will be different at that time.

"I will follow the Queen's instructions."

"I will follow your Majesty's instructions."

Li Xiang looked like a good boy at the moment. In fact, Li Xiang had thought it through long ago. No matter who he married, it was not up to him to decide. Why bother about it? He just had to listen to the orders from his superiors. This would make him appear obedient.

Li Shimin rarely saw Li Xiang like this, and he felt a certain satisfaction in his heart. In the past, no matter what he talked about with Li Xiang, this kid would stand up and jump around with him for a while. Now seeing his obedient look, it was like the sun rising from the kang.

"I know you don't want your family to be in chaos, but everyone is the same as you. Not to mention that you are the grandson of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, even if you are an ordinary grandson of the Emperor, you still need several wives. Otherwise, who will support the expansion of the Tang Dynasty royal family? Some things cannot be decided by your will. Moreover, the candidates that Concubine Yang and I have chosen are the best. Even if others want them, they still don't have them."

Li Xiang had been refusing this matter, and Li Shimin knew it. In order not to increase Li Xiang's power within the court, Li Shimin had done so intentionally. At that time, under the manipulation of the two of them, the officials of the Ministry of Rites had already submitted many memorials, but in the end they were kept in the court without being sent out, allowing Li Xiang to have a good time for two years.

But now the situation is completely different. Li Shimin has chosen Li Xiang as his successor, and the court and the public have recognized it. Many people are waiting for those positions. If they don't hurry up to arrange people, then there will be fierce fighting, and the Tang Dynasty court will still be unstable.

When you reach this position, you no longer have any private affairs. Even a small matter in your family may cause others to fight, so Li Shimin sees this matter very clearly.

"Thank you, Grandfather Emperor, for your trouble."

Today's conversation was basically like this: Li Shimin and Concubine Yang each said a lot, all of which were nothing more than asking Li Xiang to accept everything. Li Xiang didn't seem to have any objection. He said, "I will listen to everything you say. Anyway, I can't make the decision in the end. There is no need to argue with you and end up parting on bad terms. He still has to marry all these people."

Changsun Yunyi's position is fixed, and there is no room for change. Moreover, Li Shimin has already promised Changsun Wuji. As the saying goes, a king never jokes. If he doesn't even allow this, Li Shimin will not be able to face his brother-in-law in the future.

Li Xiang was not surprised by this person. After all, this person's origin involved the interests of many parties, the most important of which was the interests of Empress Changsun. Thinking of the relationship between him and Empress Changsun in the past, and Changsun Wuji's contributions to the court, Li Shimin would definitely not refuse this.

The second concubine surprised Li Xiang. According to his previous speculation, it should be Xiao Yu's granddaughter Xiao Xun'er...

But unexpectedly, it wasn't this person. The second concubine was Yang Yunzhu, the niece of Concubine Yang...

Li Xiang was completely confused about this...