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

"Huh?" Bianji's expression changed drastically.

"I am doing this for your own good. By traveling around, you can get close to all things and have a clear mind, which will help your Buddhist practice."

"But if you stay in Chang'an, your inherent flaws will be magnified infinitely."

"This dazzling world will lead you astray."

"Listen to me, leave, and don't come back. This will be the greatest blessing of your life."

Li Yuanchang said it calmly, but he wasn't lying.

From another perspective, letting Bianji leave Chang'an was indeed for his own good.

If this guy continues down this path and actually develops a relationship with Gao Yang, he'll suffer a terrible fate.

Historical records show that very few people enraged Li Shimin to the point of being ordered to be cut in half at the waist, and this guy was one of them.

"Your Highness, why do you do this?"

"This humble monk has not done anything wrong!" Bianji panicked, his voice trembling. He could easily tell that this was tantamount to exile.

He asked himself if he had ever offended the King of Han!

Leaving Chang'an and traveling the world sounds cool, but he couldn't bear the hardship. Chang'an was so prosperous and the stage was so big; he was even less willing to leave.

"You don't have it now, but you will in the future. I'm doing this for your own good," Li Yuanchang said again.

"Your Highness, no!"

"At the Great Temple of Dzogchen, I still have unfinished Buddhist teachings and many unfinished tasks; these are my lifelong aspirations!"

Li Yuanchang was indifferent; this person's judgment was not so noble, that was absolutely true!

"I am not discussing this with you."

boom!

Bianji collapsed to the ground, his handsome face pale, as if he had been sentenced to death.

"Your Highness...can you tell this humble monk why?"

"No reason."

"Consider this as travel expenses for your journey. I cannot control where you go, but you must not return to Chang'an."

"Leave tomorrow; I will send someone to escort you."

As he spoke, Li Yuanchang tossed out a bag of copper coins. It wouldn't make him rich and powerful, but at least this pretty boy wouldn't have to beg along the way.

Bianji looked at the copper coins on the ground, but showed no interest, and even had a mournful face.

"What, you're unwilling?" Li Yuanchang said calmly, his eyes more effective than any sword or blade.

Bianji trembled, helpless, and could only say, "Yes... Bianji obeys!"

"very good."

"However, I'll also make this clear upfront."

"You've already agreed to travel the world, but if I find out you've secretly returned," Li Yuanchang drawled.

"Then all I can say is that your lies are obvious to all, and you know my methods best."

Bianji trembled, on the verge of tears. He had only come out once, why did he have to leave now?

"Yes……"

Not long after, at a bend in the street in Chang'an, the carriage stopped and Bianji was put down.

He was accompanied by a guard from the Prince of Han's residence.

Li Yuanchang wanted to sever this ill-fated relationship himself, just to repay Fang Xuanling's favor.

He has been disciplined enough in his actions; otherwise, Bianji would be a corpse at the bottom of the river right now.

"..."

night.

The Prince of Han's Palace.

As spring approaches, the nights are no longer so cold, and the backyard is peaceful, with the occasional sound of a child crying.

"call!"

Li Yuanchang exhaled a large breath of stale air.

Wu Yuxiang was drenched in sweat, wiping her lower abdomen.

"By the way, how's Changhong Temple?" Li Yuanchang suddenly remembered.

"Your Highness, I've been there four times, bringing Consort Yin a lot of food and supplies."

"When Consort Yin learned that it was Your Highness who had done it, she did not refuse and asked me to convey her gratitude. She also said that Your Highness did not need to take extra care of her in the future, as she was fine on her own." After cleaning up, Wu Yu lay down.

Li Yuanchang put his arm around her shoulder.

Why didn't you say so earlier?

Wu Yu was stunned for a moment, not knowing whether to laugh or cry, thinking that she didn't have a chance to say it just now.

From entering the door to placing...

"How is she?"

"Your Highness, Consort Yin is free from desires and greed, and devoted to her spiritual practice. She seems to be doing quite well."

"It's just that the place is indeed rather shabby. It's heartbreaking to see the four great concubines reduced to this state," Wu Yu said with emotion.

Li Yuanchang remained silent, but perhaps the real torment was the inner suffering he endured, rather than the harsh conditions.

He was deeply impressed by Consort Yin De; her life had been so tragic, yet her emotions were so remarkably stable.

"From now on, you should go and visit him often on my behalf. Bring him whatever you need to. In any case, I have promised Li You's dying wish."

"Yes, Your Highness," Wu Yu replied.

"Oh, right, and one more thing..."

Halfway through his speech, Li Yuanchang suddenly stopped talking.

"Your Highness, what's wrong?" Wu Yu fiddled with her hair, revealing her collarbone covered in hickeys, and shifted to a more comfortable position.

This would be impossible in other families, but Li Yuanchang was easygoing by nature, as everyone knew, so his family and subordinates were relatively relaxed.

"Speaking of Consort Yin, I suddenly thought of the Crown Princess. Before the Crown Prince was demoted, he entrusted me to take care of her, but I have never found an opportunity."

Li Yuanchang muttered to himself, his gaze quite complicated.

If we say that Consort Yin was someone who could be helped or not, it was entirely up to her good intentions.

Su Qing is a special case. Due to that accident, the two had a physical relationship. In any case, Li Yuanchang could not stand idly by.

"Your Highness, the Crown Princess is at the Dali Temple. She should be alright, right?"

"Nothing major is likely to happen, but gossip and criticism can be a real problem, or the conditions may be difficult, so there's bound to be some degree of uncertainty."

Wu Yu said, "Then why don't I send someone to inquire tomorrow and send some things in as well?"

Li Yuanchang remained silent.

Sending gifts won't work; we have to retrieve them.

Consort Yin is possible because she was essentially imprisoned and unable to escape. Moreover, Consort Yin possessed great inner strength and could find peace even in a life of quiet contemplation and Buddhist practice. Such people are extremely rare.

But Su Qing was in a terrible state, having been reduced from the Crown Princess to a commoner.

Thinking of this, Li Yuanchang suddenly remembered someone.

Su Gui!

Su Qing's younger brother, the future prime minister!

He couldn't directly ask for help, but Su Gui and the Su family could. Su Qing was backed by the Su family of Jingzhao, so Li Shimin would have to give them some face.

Li Yuanchang and Su Gui had some acquaintance in Liangzhou, which made communication easier.

"Tomorrow, you will find a way to locate Su Gui, the Crown Princess's younger brother."

"Okay." Wu Yu nodded.

……

a few days later.

After more than half a month, Li Shimin finally resumed the morning court session!

Since the Crown Prince's rebellion, Li Shimin, who was deeply affected, had not appeared in public for more than half a month, causing widespread panic and speculation about his health.

But his appearance immediately shattered all the rumors.

In the Liangyi Hall, he was majestic and powerful, still exuding a strong presence, though a few strands of white hair had appeared at his temples, barely noticeable.

This is quite rare for someone in their forties, which shows that Li Chengqian's situation really hit him hard.

The court meeting was lively, with long-pending matters from the six ministries being reported and reviewed repeatedly, and everything proceeded smoothly and normally.

But it wasn't until an official stepped out and a memorial of impeachment was handed over that the long-silent court was shaken once again!