In 642, Emperor Taizong changed Li Yuanji's posthumous title to the greater title of Prince of Chao, and adopted his own son, by Consort Yang (Li Yuanji's widow), Li Ming (李明) the Prince of Cao (note difference in title) into Li Yuanji's line, as Li Yuanji's heir.
In 642, Emperor Taizong altered Li Yuanji's posthumous title to a more significant title of Prince of Chao and adopted his own son, by Consort Yang (Li Yuanji's widow), Li Ming (Prince of Cao) into Li Yuanji's lineage as Li Yuanji's successor.