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

Chapter 334 The Plan, Changing Course

With just a flick of his wrist, Li Yuanchang could put a hat on the Tibetan king and kill him.

Faced with such a choice, Li Su was a little flustered. When women get bold, men really have nothing to do with it.

Li Su, who seemed to accept her fate and live a lonely and helpless life, was the famous Princess Wencheng. At this moment, she suddenly displayed an extremely resolute belief.

Li Yuanchang smiled wryly. He had long sensed that Li Su's dependence on him was probably not that of an ordinary family member.

He couldn't quite explain how he felt about Li Su, but he certainly didn't want her to ruin her life.

"Susu, I have no intention of disliking you."

"But do you even know what you're doing?"

"I know!" Li Su nodded vigorously.

"Your Highness, please help me fulfill this long-cherished wish, okay?" She even pleaded a little.

The two were about an inch apart, their eyes meeting.

Li Yuanchang said, "You're too foolish. If we do this, you're finished."

"Your Highness, are you referring to blood? I... I can always disguise it with cinnabar blood!" She bit her lip.

Li Yuanchang felt ashamed.

"Your Highness, I want to give myself to you before I go to Baihai, so that I will have no regrets. I beg you!" Li Su spoke again humbly, her eyes filled with tears, her body trembling with sobs.

Li Yuanchang didn't know what to say, so he reached out and hugged her trembling body. Her strong shoulders made her burst into tears, like a wronged young girl.

She was reluctant to leave Li Yuanchang.

Without Li Yuanchang, she would have been forced into despair at most, but wouldn't have suffered so much!

In that moment of genuine emotion, Li Yuanchang made his final decision.

"Don't worry, I won't let you go to Tibet."

Upon hearing this, Li Su raised her tear-streaked face, instantly becoming alert: "Your Highness, what are you going to do?"

"I don't want you to do anything foolish!"

"I won't go with you, I don't want to hurt you!"

"You are the most dazzling prince of the Tang Dynasty, with limitless potential, in the future..."

"Shhh."

Li Yuanchang made a shushing gesture and smiled.

"I have my own way, and it will be done without anyone knowing. Don't ask me how, just listen to me."

"But, but..." Li Su seemed extremely conflicted.

"But the alliance between the Tang Dynasty and Tibet must not be obstructed by anyone. Anyone who tries to disrupt it will be torn to pieces. I would rather go to Tibet alone than have Your Highness risk your life for me!"

"I would never be so selfish as to drag His Highness down with me!"

"Your Highness, please don't have such thoughts anymore, I beg you!" At this point, she was already anxious, as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.

"Who told you all this?" Li Yuanchang retorted.

Li Su's eyes immediately darted away: "It's not important. What's important is that I want Your Highness to be well. If Su Su wants Your Highness to live well, then I have the motivation to live on."

Li Yuanchang laughed and said, "If you were really that open-minded, you wouldn't be crying."

"Even if you are willing to be the sacrifice, I am not."

"If I were to take you away directly, not only would I, but even a celestial being would be detained by Li Shimin and the Tibetan king."

"But I naturally have a way to deal with the situation above. You won't have to go to Tibet for a marriage alliance, and I won't be punished in any way."

Li Su looked into his eyes, speechless for a moment, and disbelieving.

That's impossible. The world is vast; how could they possibly escape Li Shimin's punishment? What about the tens of thousands of people in the Prince of Han's mansion?

"You don't believe me?"

Li Su, her eyes brimming with tears, said, "I believe you, but..."

"No buts. You don't need to worry about anything. Just follow my instructions."

"Now get dressed, then get a good night's sleep and wait for the right opportunity." Li Yuanchang was serious and calm, giving people the feeling that he was omnipotent.

Li Su's face showed hesitation and struggle, as if she wanted to say something more.

Li Yuanchang said, "Listen to me, or go to Tibet, the choice is yours."

Li Su swallowed back the words she was about to say: "Really? Is it possible?"

Li Yuanchang nodded.

"You are not a necessity. The Tang-Tibet alliance is essentially an exchange of interests, and the marriage is just a formality. The war will not come sooner because of your absence, nor will it be delayed because of your absence."

"I dared to do this precisely because I understand the higher-ups' thoughts. Besides, I would never allow you to go to Tibet!"

Hearing this, Li Su finally felt a little relieved. Her emotions overcame her rationality of self-sacrifice, and all her words were finally condensed into a tight hug.

I don't know how much time has passed.

Li Yuanchang waited until Li Su fell asleep, wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, and then quietly left.

……

The next day.

The heavy rain has stopped.

"Your Highness, there is news."

Li Yuanchang suddenly looked up, his eyes sharp: "Where?"

Chi Lian leaned closer and whispered, "The Black Ice Platform has discovered that at the junction of Hexi, Tuyuhun, and the Western Regions, there is an illusionist from beyond the realm who possesses a drug that can induce a state of suspended animation."

"In addition to the medicine, we also need to use a needle to seal the airway."

"It is said that this person once made someone appear dead for several hours in public, with no breath and no pulse, but then miraculously came back to life."

"Commonly known as the Corpse Dissection Technique!"

Upon hearing this, Li Yuanchang was shocked. Wasn't this the famous story of Yang Guifei faking her death?

Rumor has it that Li Longji used this method to deceive Yang Yuhuan. Could it really be true?

"But Your Highness, it's all just rumors. No one knows the truth. Whether it's the sorcerers of the Central Plains or the illusionists from beyond the borders, there are plenty of charlatans who deceive people." Chi Lian frowned.

Li Yuanchang remained silent, his eyes deep and thoughtful.

In his view, resurrection is absolutely impossible; it does not conform to science.

But he also knew that there were many extraordinary people among the common people, especially in ancient times. Although it was impossible for the dead to come back to life, it was possible to secretly replace the beams and pillars to deceive everyone.

"It's worth a try, no matter what."

"This is the safest way; once the person dies, there's no need for a marriage alliance."

He wasn't foolish enough to simply take the person away or stage some kind of bandit attack; that would be too fake and impossible to fool the higher-ups, and would be exposed sooner or later.

This kind of deception is the only method that can be used.

"Where exactly?"

Chi Lian said, "Hexi, Guazhou, Illusionist, Yin Zhu."

Yinzhu?

Li Yuanchang murmured to himself, then took out the map and examined it carefully for a while, seemingly lost in thought.

"Guo Chao!"

"Your humble servant is here."

"Go and invite the Tibetan envoy, Lunqin Fucha, over. Tell him that I have important matters to discuss with him."

"yes!"

In just a short while, the Tibetan envoy, Lunqin Fucha, arrived at the side hall where Li Yuanchang was staying.

"On Qin Fu tea, I pay my respects to the King of Han."

Li Yuanchang extended his hand: "Lord Lunqin, please sit down."