Chapter 138 Returning Home

On the twenty-eighth of the lunar month, at the end of the Xinsi Year of the Serrated Scale, Li Du, who had held his position as prime minister alone for a decade, left the Xuanzheng Hall after the court meeting ended. This was the last time in his life that he would visit this highest hall of Tang Dynasty politics. As soon as he stepped out of the palace gates, numerous figures in green, clad in gold and purple, swarmed around him.

Since he was in his early twenties when he entered Imperial City, Li Du had been a celebrated figure in Shengjing, known for his elegant poetry and striking appearance—and he had both prestige and family background. After entering politics, his career was smooth sailing, filled with positions that easily led to achievements without any major setbacks or lowly positions.