From this day on, the entire atmosphere of the Tang Dynasty's court changed completely.
An invisible gloom loomed over the entire court.
Everyone was focused on the position of the Crown Prince.
But no matter how much attention was given, no one dared to mention it or get involved.
Gu Lei was released by Gu Jing.
He went again to persuade Li Chengqian, hoping he could admit his mistake to Li Shimin and make assurances.
But Li Chengqian's attitude remained firm.
In his words—
As long as Li Shimin decrees the abolition of the Crown Prince, he would immediately take his own life before the spirit of Empress Zhangsun to ease Li Shimin's heart.
If not, when the new emperor ascends to the throne, he will definitely revolt.
...
Li Shimin always found it difficult to make a decision.
And under such circumstances, the thriving atmosphere of the Tang Dynasty seemed to stagnate a bit.
This was an inevitable phenomenon.
