In my dream of returning to the Tang Dynasty, I snatched Wu Zetian from my lap.

Although Wu Shun was the eldest of the three sisters, she was only seventeen years old, just two years older than Wu Meiniang.

She was of above-average looks, not as beautiful as Wu Zetian, but she would still be considered a natural beauty by later generations, and she had a relatively stable personality.

"Elder sister, what happened at the Martial Academy yesterday? Was Meiniang bullied?" Li Yuanchang asked the question he was most concerned about.

Wu Shun shook his head.

"Your Highness, no."

"When the soldiers arrived, they simply wouldn't allow anyone to enter or leave; they didn't say anything else. They took the people away early this morning."

"Perhaps out of respect for His Highness, they didn't bully him."

"My second sister kept asking where Qilang was and why he wasn't coming to pick her up," Wu Shun said, his voice choked with emotion.

Upon hearing this, Li Yuanchang felt as if his heart had been violently clenched, a sharp, agonizing pain shooting through him.

Scenes from the past flashed through his mind—sweet memories, vows made together under the sunset, blushing faces after kisses—all like knives, piercing his heart.

Unbeknownst to him, Wu Zetian had entered the depths of his heart and become a part of his life in the Tang Dynasty.

The thought of Wu Meiniang's helplessness and tears overwhelmed him. At this moment, Wu Meiniang was no longer the powerful Wu Zetian; she was just a young girl who had lost her freedom and was waiting for her lover.

Did she leave any other message?

Wu Shun shook his head.

"it is good."

"I understand. You should take good care of your wife at home. I will find a way to deal with Meiniang's matter. You should reduce your outings," Li Yuanchang instructed.

Wu Shun nodded repeatedly, then knelt down before Li Yuanchang: "Thank you, Your Highness."

Li Yuanchang helped him up, saying, "We're family, so let's not talk like strangers."

"Go back to the backyard first. If there is any emergency, you can go to the Prince's Mansion for help."

Wu Shun nodded, completely regarding him as his pillar of support.

Li Yuanchang then went outside the courtyard.

Yuchi Baoqi was ruthless; he had already snapped two belts, leaving the Wu brothers bloodied and bruised, screaming in agony.

"Big brother, no wonder my dad likes to beat me. It's so satisfying to beat people." Yu Chi Baoqi laughed heartlessly.

Even though Li Yuanchang was in a bad mood, he couldn't help but smile.

Immediately afterwards, he came to Wu Yuanqing and the other man and squatted down.

"No, stop hitting him!"

"I was wrong, I'll never do it again!"

The two reacted immediately, screaming and covered in blood, looking extremely disheveled.

They relied on being the legitimate son and the head of the family, and being men, to bully women like Madam Wu, but they were nothing in reality.

Li Yuanchang grabbed Wu Yuanqing's hair and said coldly, "If you dare to bare your teeth and swagger at Meiniang and the others again, it won't be as simple as just giving you a few slaps."

"Don't think I'm so easy to talk to. If there's a next time, you might as well start making your own coffin!"

The icy voice was chilling, and the two brothers trembled, wailing and crying, "We won't do it again! We won't do it again!"

Li Yuanchang let out a heavy snort and threw the man to the ground.

"Baoqi, could you please make another trip and find them a doctor?"

"I need to go to the palace."

Yu Chi Baoqi's expression changed slightly, and she whispered, "Brother, didn't you just go there yesterday?"

"I have to go again!"

Li Yuanchang spoke in a deep voice, his eyes resolute.

No matter the dangers, he had to find a way to rescue Wu Meiniang. The question, "Where is Qilang? Why hasn't he come to pick me up yet?" completely ignited his passion.

Even if Li Shimin is furious, suspicious and dissatisfied, he will still do it!

Yu Chi Baoqi sighed. Although he didn't know the inside story, he knew that the emperor's will could not be defied. Not to mention them, even their fathers wouldn't dare to do it.

"Big brother, be careful."

"good!"

"Thank you so much." Li Yuanchang grasped his shoulder, his eyes filled with gratitude.

These past two days, the four of them have been busy doing a lot of things.

"Brother, you're too kind. We're brothers!" Yuchi Baoqi patted his chest. Whether they were playboys or not, they were the most sincere kind.

Li Yuanchang smiled, then said nothing more and set off for the palace.

Soon, he arrived at Xuanwu Gate.

This place was definitely the most heavily guarded place in the Tang Dynasty. All officials had to go to court from here every day. Without an imperial edict, not even a prince or the emperor himself would be allowed to enter.

Those seeking an audience with Li Shimin had to report through multiple levels of government. If someone deliberately concealed information, they would be forced to kneel outside Xuanwu Gate for their entire lives and would never be able to see Li Shimin.

Inside the Liangyi Hall, the air was filled with the fragrance of sandalwood.

Li Shimin was reviewing local memorials, accompanied by several close ministers.

"Qingque, your handwriting is getting better and better, it's even showing some of Yu Shinan's skill. You're even becoming more and more adept at drafting documents." Li Shimin smiled and made no attempt to hide his admiration.

Qingque, also known as Li Tai, was his childhood name.

Sitting next to Li Shimin, the obese Li Tai, with a simple and honest face, smiled and said, "Thank you for your praise, Father. It is all thanks to your strict teaching and dedicated cultivation since childhood that I have become who I am today."

"Your Majesty, I often dream of you in the middle of the night, and I am always grateful for your guidance and cultivation."

"Hahaha, good, good!" Li Shimin's handsome yet slightly tired face immediately lit up with joy, as if all his worries had vanished in an instant.

The close advisors standing nearby were already used to it; the second son, Qingque, was probably the one in the entire royal family who gave His Majesty the least trouble.

Just as everyone in the Liangyi Hall was enjoying themselves, suddenly a eunuch ran in and knelt down.

"Your Majesty, His Highness the Prince of Han requests an audience outside the palace."

Upon hearing this, Li Shimin's smiling face gradually showed hesitation: "Go tell him that I am resting."

"yes!"

The eunuch left immediately, but returned just over a quarter of an hour later.

"Your Majesty, His Highness the Prince of Han refuses to leave, saying he will kneel at Xuanwu Gate and wait for Your Majesty to wake up."

Li Shimin frowned in displeasure.

However, considering that Li Yuanchang's continued kneeling was not a solution, they began to waver.

At this moment, Li Tai said from the side, "Father, Seventh Uncle refuses to leave. Why don't I go out and greet him for you?"

"His Highness the Prince of Han has had a series of events today. I heard he seems rather depressed and has been inquiring about Lady Wu. He must have something to discuss with the Emperor."

"I can report on the affairs of the Literature Museum at another day."

Upon hearing this, Li Shimin was touched on a sensitive spot, and his eyes immediately showed displeasure!

"Go out and tell him he won't see him!" he said, flicking his sleeve.

The close advisors looked at each other, puzzled. They had just been resting and had an excuse.

But this time, they simply disappeared, which was a direct refusal.

Your Majesty is diligent and benevolent; in most cases, this would not happen.

"Yes!" The eunuch had no choice but to leave dejectedly, not daring to report again.

"Father, Seventh Uncle is quite pitiful. Why don't you go and see him?" Li Tai pleaded with a look of pleading on his honest face.

"Alright, Qingque, stop speaking up for the Prince of Han. I know exactly what he's thinking, and I won't let him run wild!" Li Shimin said firmly.

Upon hearing this, Li Tai had no choice but to stop talking. However, a deep calculation flashed in his clear eyes, and it was unclear what he was thinking.

"..."