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

After the sacrificial ceremony, the entire army broke camp.

Li Shimin led the Imperial Guards back to Chang'an first, while Li Yuanchang brought up the rear to handle the aftermath.

The vast Wangchuan Hunting Grounds returned to calm, with only a large number of Lantian County soldiers dismantling various facilities.

Li Yuanchang was standing on a high place looking out when suddenly his ears twitched.

A fast horse galloped in, dismounted, and rushed to a high place to whisper in Li Yuanchang's ear: "Your Highness, Wu Yuanqing and his companion have arrived."

Li Yuanchang's eyes suddenly narrowed.

Because of the assassination attempt, he almost forgot about Wu Zetian.

"Bring it here!"

"yes!"

Soon, Wu Yuanqing and his companion were brought in by their personal guards.

The two men kept wiping away sweat and keeping their heads down the whole time. They were already afraid when they saw so many soldiers, even before they saw Li Yuanchang.

For the two men, Li Yuanchang was undoubtedly the biggest boss they could come into contact with, holding a position of immense power, far surpassing even Li Zhi, unless he ascended the throne.

"Greetings, Your Highness the Prince of Han!" The two knelt down simultaneously.

Li Yuanchang stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze cold and stern: "This time, you two actually kept your word; your heads weren't lost in vain."

The two trembled, extremely embarrassed, and dared not look up.

"Has Meiniang returned?"

"I'm back."

Upon hearing this, Li Yuanchang's heart tightened.

"We gave her the letter too. She... she asked the two of us to pass on a message to His Highness the Prince of Han." Wu Yuanqing said tremblingly.

"What did you say?"

"Your Highness, we've told you, you won't kill us, will you?" Wu Yuanqing raised his head tentatively.

Li Yuanchang probably guessed that it wasn't something nice to hear; if it were, Wu Meiniang would have come to him long ago.

"If you keep me in suspense any longer, you might lose another finger."

Wu Yuanqing was startled.

"Your Highness, my sister asked me to tell you that it's like trying to find a lost sword by marking the boat after picking up fallen flowers in the morning. It's better to part ways peacefully and wish each other well."

"And, she also said that she wanted the Prince of Han to stop looking for her."

"If the Prince of Jin finds out, he might misunderstand." He said this almost with a forced smile, and then the two of them strategically knelt down and retreated.

The two men were not fools; these words could easily anger the powerful and influential Prince of Han before them.

But Li Yuanchang was unusually quiet and silent.

That's a lie.

If she had truly let go, she wouldn't be wearing the ring and deliberately appearing to attract his attention.

As for the King of Jin...

In Li Yuanchang's view, Wu Zetian's personality made it impossible for her to fall in love with a weak and naive boy.

Historically, the two emperors ruling together were due to many coincidences. Wu Zetian was not well received when she entered the palace and suffered humiliation. She gradually became ruthless and began to fight for power.

The Prince of Jin gained an emperor for free, which seems like a power ladder he had no other choice but to climb.

Li Yuanchang knew what the other party was thinking. Wu Meiniang was completely unaware of what happened back then. On her wedding day, she didn't receive him but instead received a letter of divorce.

No one could accept this.

Moreover, in the years that followed, she got married and had children, and the grudges and resentments had accumulated endlessly.

But Li Shimin was still alive, so some misunderstandings could not be resolved.

Historically, Emperor Gaozong (Li Zhi) was so fond of Wu Zetian that he only dared to pursue her after Emperor Taizong (Li Shimin) passed away.

"call!!"

Li Yuanchang looked up and exhaled a breath of turbid air. If it weren't for that prophecy, would everything have been different?

"Is that all?"

Wu Yuanqing and his companion were taken aback, their faces showing surprise. They were clearly caught off guard by such a calm reply.

That's all.

"Understood, let's go." Li Yuanchang said indifferently. Now that the person has returned, the Black Ice Platform will definitely be monitoring them, so he wasn't in a hurry.

During the hunt, he had considered testing Li Zhi, but Li Shimin was always there, so he had no chance.

"what?"

"Okay, okay!" Wu Yuanqing and his companion nodded like chickens pecking at rice, not wanting to stay a moment longer, and scrambled away.

"..."

The next day, Li Yuanchang gave instructions on the military affairs of the Zhechong Prefecture in Lantian County before officially returning home.

He had just finished his official duties and returned to the Prince of Han's residence when the imperial edict arrived.

"Disciple".

"Li Yuanchang, the Prince of Han, has rendered meritorious service in rescuing the Emperor at Wangchuan. His bravery is unstoppable. He is hereby granted a fief of a thousand households, a reward of ten thousand gold pieces, and the special privilege of carrying a sword into the palace!"

The Prince of Han's mansion instantly erupted in excitement!

A fief of a thousand households and a reward of ten thousand gold pieces are nothing to the Han Prince's Mansion, which now holds numerous businesses.

But to be granted permission to bring a knife into the palace is quite extraordinary.

This is something that only extremely trusted confidants could obtain.

The last two to receive special permission were Qin Qiong and Yuchi Gong, but that was only temporary. Li Yuanchang, on the other hand, could carry a knife every day as long as he didn't make any mistakes.

"Congratulations, Your Highness!" Qin Keyu greeted him playfully, showing no signs of being a mother; she was a pure and fair-skinned young girl.

"Hahaha!" Li Yuanchang was amused by her expression.

The entire household burst into laughter.

"No need for congratulations, that's too fake. Let's show some real action!" Li Yuanchang put his arm around Qin Keyu.

Qin Keyu blushed and spat, instantly understanding, and broke free to escape behind Situ Lan.

"Alright, Your Highness, please stop bullying Keyu."

Li Yuanchang curled his lip. Bullying?

Others might not know, but how could he not? Qin Keyu has a contrasting side; she's a pink and white-clad young lady—those who know, know.

"Today is a joyous occasion, Your Highness. Why don't we hold a family banquet to celebrate together? I'll send someone to invite a musician to entertain Your Highness," said Situ Lan.

Li Yuanchang glanced at the sky; it was just past noon, there was still time.

"become!"

"However, I need to go out for a while and will return at dusk."

Upon hearing this, the other women remained calm, but Qin Keyu immediately put on a sullen face.

"Why is Your Highness going out again?"

"Ever since he became Minister of War, His Highness has rarely gone home."

"Let us, orphans and widows, stay at home."

Li Yuanchang smiled and stroked her hair: "I'll keep you company tonight."

The four-word response instantly silenced all of Qin Keyu's dissatisfaction, and her face flushed red.

We're all women; who doesn't know what it means for me to spend the night with you?

Cui Wanqing, Chi Lian, and the others around them covered their faces with their hands to suppress their laughter, their faces flushed and their eyes clearly understanding.

"Who wants Your Highness to accompany me!" Qin Keyu couldn't handle it, scolded him angrily, and then ran away.

"Hahaha!" Li Yuanchang laughed loudly.

"Your Highness, please come back soon and change your clothes before going out."

"become!"

"..."

After a short rest, Li Yuanchang left the Prince of Han's residence and traveled discreetly.

"Your Highness, she has never come out since she entered the Begonia Villa. She should still be here," Chi Lian said.

Li Yuanchang nodded, and then said, "I didn't come out to see her."

"Huh?" Chi Lian asked in surprise.

"Go to the Prince of Wu's residence," Li Yuanchang said.

"Yes!" Chi Lian nodded and turned to instruct the people outside to turn around.

She was also puzzled. Wasn't His Highness someone who never associated with the princes and always tried to protect himself? Why was he suddenly taking the initiative?