At one point, he was thus accused by other officials of being not filially pious. Emperor Taizong did not punish him, but had the ministry of constructions construct a temple for Wang to shame him. In 639, Wang grew ill. Emperor Taizong ordered Princess Nanping to attend to him, and also sent Tang Jian the minister of census to look after Wang's meals and medicines. Wang soon died, and Emperor Taizong mourned him. Emperor Taizong also sent Li Tai and the officials to attend Wang's wake. References Old Book of Tang, vol. 70. New Book of Tang, vol. 98. Zizhi Tongjian, vols. 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195. 571 births 639 deaths Sui dynasty politicians Chancellors under Emperor Taizong of Tang