Tang Dynasty: Consort Wu? Your Majesty, please address her as the Crown Prince's Consort.

Wang Shan couldn't help but curl his lip as he looked at Zheng Yang, who had a face full of resentment.

How could they be angry? If Li Jiancheng had been able to ascend the throne smoothly, the Empress of the Tang Dynasty would now be from the Zheng family of Xingyang. Unfortunately, Li Shimin appeared out of nowhere and disrupted all of the Zheng family's plans!

Changsun Wuji was nothing more than Li Shimin's lackey, a newly risen Guanlong aristocratic family. How could he be compared to the Five Surnames and Seven Clans that had been passed down for thousands of years?

Just then, Zheng Yang looked down at the bustling Hongwen Hall and couldn't help but sneer.

"Hehe! But it's not too late now. Since Prince Wei, Li Tai, is willing to compete, then my Zheng family of Xingyang will naturally lend a hand! Let Li Shimin see how his two sons kill each other!"

Looking at Zheng Yang's sinister expression, Wang Shan couldn't help but shake his head. He wasn't as extreme as Zheng Yang.

For him, supporting Li Tai would bring more benefits to the Wang family of Taiyuan. If Crown Prince Li Chengqian offered a higher price, he would be willing to switch sides to Li Chengqian!

These aristocratic families never put all their eggs in one basket. They only care about the interests of their families. As for whether the emperor's surname is Yang or Li, they don't care. Dynasties come and go, but the aristocratic families of a thousand years are never just empty words!

……

The Eastern Palace!

"I am Yang Zaixing of the Yang family of Hongnong, paying my respects to Your Highness the Crown Prince!"

Upon seeing the robust figure before him, Li Chengqian was overjoyed and quickly stepped forward to help him up, saying:

"Hahaha! Good! Since General Yang is willing to follow me, I will certainly not let you down!"

Then he turned to Xue Rengui beside him and said:

"Ren Gui! I intend to appoint Yang Zaixing as the deputy commander of the Six Guards of the Eastern Palace, and at the same time, he will temporarily work with you to ensure my safety."

Rest assured! If I ever have the opportunity to achieve great things in the future, I will never forget you!

Although the system had set Yang Zaixing's loyalty to be 100%, Yang Zaixing was still somewhat surprised.

The Six Guards of the Eastern Palace are the army under the Eastern Palace and the Crown Prince's greatest strength. I never expected that the Crown Prince would entrust him with such an important task so soon after he joined the Eastern Palace.

Thinking of this, Yang Zaixing quickly knelt down on one knee, bowed deeply to Li Chengqian, and said:

"Thank you, Your Highness! Yang Zaixing is willing to go through fire and water for you!"

Upon seeing this, Li Chengqian was overjoyed and immediately burst into laughter, saying:

"Hahaha! No need for formalities, Zai Xing! From now on, we're all on the same side. You and Ren Gui should interact more; you'll be partners from now on!"

Hearing his prince's words, Xue Rengui smiled and stepped forward, patting Yang Zaixing on the shoulder as he spoke:

"Hahaha! Yes, Old Yang, from now on we'll all be serving His Highness, so we're family. I'll treat you to drinks when you have a day off, you can't miss it!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Zaixing laughed heartily and said:

"Hahaha! Okay! I'll definitely go, and I'll definitely drink you under the table!"

"Ha ha ha ha!"

Seeing the two of them like this, Li Chengqian couldn't help but smile. Military officers don't have the same intricacies as civil officials; sometimes, building a friendship is just a matter of a drink!

Watching the two figures leave, Li Chengqian's consciousness once again sank into the system space.

[Inverse Son Achievement Points: 123]

Upon seeing this, Li Chengqian couldn't help but sigh.

"Sigh! We're back to square one! It seems Old Li has been living too comfortably. I, as his son, have failed in my duty!"

Li Shimin: 6!

……

Inside the room!

"Your Highness! This is lotus seed soup that I personally cooked. Please drink it while it's hot!"

Upon seeing the lotus seed soup that Wu Zetian brought over, Li Chengqian couldn't help but be slightly taken aback, a look of surprise flashing in his eyes.

"I didn't know you had this skill!"

Upon hearing this, Wu Zetian simply smiled and said:

"Your Highness is too kind. I don't know how to make much, but I happen to know how to make lotus seed soup. Please drink it while it's hot!"

As she spoke, she pushed the lotus seed soup toward Li Chengqian, her bright, beautiful eyes filled with anticipation!

Upon seeing this, Li Chengqian laughed heartily.

"Hahaha! Alright! Then I'll try your cooking!"

As he spoke, he picked up the lotus seed soup in front of him and drank it in large gulps.

Seeing Li Chengqian's Adam's apple bobbing, a sly glint immediately flashed in Wu Zetian's beautiful eyes!

In no time, Li Chengqian devoured the small bowl of lotus seed soup.

He rubbed his belly contentedly and said:

"Hmm~ Not bad, I'm very satisfied!"

This was indeed Li Chengqian's honest opinion; Wu Zetian's lotus seed soup was now just as good as that of the imperial chefs in the palace!

Wu Zetian couldn't help but smile sweetly upon hearing her prince's words.

"Your Highness likes it! I'll make it for you every day from now on!"

Li Chengqian nodded, but when he looked at Wu Zetian, his vision began to blur, and a strange heat swept over his body, making his mouth dry.

The most primal urges began to take over his mind!

Sensing the changes in his body, Li Chengqian immediately looked at Wu Zetian with a horrified expression!

"It was you? You...you actually dared to drug me!!!"

Even now, he could clearly see that there was definitely something wrong with that bowl of lotus seed soup!

Seeing her prince's expression, Wu Zetian couldn't help but chuckle, and gently lifted Li Chengqian's chin with her jade-like finger, saying:

"Your Highness, please rest assured~ I did not poison you. I only added some good things to the lotus seed soup. These things are beneficial to Your Highness's health, but there will be a slight side effect, just like Your Highness is feeling now!"

As the medication took effect, Li Chengqian's last shred of reason finally vanished.

Looking at Wu Zetian's stunningly beautiful face, he could no longer control himself.

He immediately stepped forward, roughly picked up Wu Zetian, and carried her towards the bed.

That night, Li Chengqian's room was brightly lit.

From time to time, the sounds of tearing fabric and muffled groans that made one's blood boil could be heard from inside the room. Even the maids passing by outside couldn't help but blush with embarrassment when they heard the noise coming from inside!

……

The next morning!

Li Chengqian felt a warmth in his arms. He slowly opened his eyes and saw Wu Zetian sleeping soundly in his arms!

Upon seeing this scene, Li Chengqian was completely stunned. Recalling what happened last night, a tear slowly rolled down Li Chengqian's cheek, and his eyes seemed to have lost their light!

I was...

Just then, Wu Zetian, who was in Li Chengqian's arms, seemed to sense something. Her beautiful eyes trembled slightly before she slowly opened them.

Their eyes met quickly, and an inexplicable atmosphere spread in the room!

Sensing Li Chengqian's gaze, Wu Zetian immediately stepped forward and hugged him tightly, speaking softly:

"Your Highness~ I'm sorry~"