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

Perhaps at this moment he also thought of the debt he owed to Li Chengqian.

"The royal family is not a heartless family!"

"King Han, let's do as you say."

"You will go on this trip for me and handle this matter personally. Remember to tell Su Qing that after she is free, she needs to keep a low profile, repent and start anew, and must not reveal any royal secrets."

"Secondly, she needs to observe three years of mourning for Chengqian!"

The so-called three-year mourning period means that one is not allowed to marry within three years, but after three years one can even remarry.

This restriction is reasonable.

Li Yuanchang breathed a sigh of relief, fearing that Li Shimin was determined to keep Su Qing under his watch until his death.

Anyone with eyes can see that Li Chengqian's downfall had absolutely nothing to do with Su Qing; in fact, Su Qing had helped Li Chengqian quite a bit over the years.

But who can stop Li Chengqian from falling into depravity?

"Yes, Your Majesty is wise!"

Li Shimin waved his hand, seemingly in low spirits and unwilling to speak further.

Li Yuanchang slowly retreated.

The entire operation went smoothly without any mishaps, proceeding exactly as Li Yuanchang had envisioned, exceeding all expectations.

He first arrived at the entrance of Xuanwu Gate.

When he saw Su Gui kneeling on the ground shirtless, enduring the pointing fingers of countless people, letting the scorching sun and brambles erode her, he made up his mind to take down this talent!

A renowned prime minister, his abilities need no further explanation.

He has a strong character.

It's something that can only be encountered by chance.

After picking up Su Gui, Li Yuanchang quickly went to the Dali Temple as ordered. He also had an imperial edict from Li Shimin in his hand, and he could travel freely wherever he went.

After a brief procedure, Su Qing was successfully picked up by carriage.

Li Yuanchang simply escorted the man to the gates of Chang'an before they parted ways, deliberately ensuring that a large number of imperial guards responsible for protecting the city gates saw them.

The carriage carrying Su Qing then drove away from Chang'an.

However, when the carriage entered the outskirts of Chang'an, with the help of the Black Ice Guard, it was switched to a more ordinary carriage, thus creating a substitution.

One vehicle continued driving away and disappeared into the distance.

One of them returned to Chang'an.

"..."

As evening fell, several carriages slowly pulled up at the back gate of a quiet and secluded mansion in the west of the city.

Large quantities of goods were unloaded, box by box.

Li Yuanchang also came down with him.

He stepped into the house, where the two siblings who had been switched at birth had been waiting for a long time. As soon as they saw Li Yuanchang arrive, they immediately came out to greet him.

They knelt down immediately, saying, "Su Qing, Su Gui, thank you so much for saving us, Your Highness the Prince of Han!"

Li Yuanchang chuckled and helped the two up, saying, "You're too kind. You're being too polite."

"We're family, so let's not speak like strangers."

Su Qing and Su Gui both looked slightly surprised. Strictly speaking, they were no longer a family.

"I have brought you some daily necessities. From now on, someone will deliver them to you every month. Su Qing, your identity is sensitive, so please go out as little as possible. You should maintain this for at least the next three years."

Upon hearing this, Su Qing frowned slightly, filled with guilt.

"Your Highness, I am already extremely grateful for your rescue, how could I possibly trouble you any further?"

"Actually, my sister and I could have left Chang'an; that would have reduced many risks."

Li Yuanchang shook his head and refused outright.

"No, where can you go if you leave Chang'an? At least the Prince of Han's mansion is here to support you, and the higher-ups haven't explicitly said that you have to leave Chang'an."

"I acted not long ago just to deal with gossip."

His resolute stance left the two of them speechless.

"Yes, thank you, Your Highness."

"Your Highness, why don't you come inside for a cup of tea?" Su Qing extended the invitation with a hint of embarrassment. The house belonged to Li Yuanchang, and she was living under his roof, yet she was still inviting him for tea.

But we can't stand here forever.

"No need for tea."

"I wonder if Your Highness... I wonder if we could speak alone?" Li Yuanchang suddenly asked seriously.

Su Qing paused for a moment, then belatedly nodded: "Of course."

"Okay, let's go inside and talk."

As he spoke, he walked into a room first.

"Brother, wait outside for a moment. The Prince of Han may have some instructions." Su Qing looked at Su Gui.

Su Gui nodded, obedient to her sister. The two had an excellent relationship, as evidenced by the fact that Su Qing often confided in her when she was still the Crown Princess. It was clear that there were no secrets between them.

This is also why Li Yuanchang wanted to talk to Su Qing alone.

Su Gui watched the two figures leave, a hint of doubt on his young and refined face. He felt that the two didn't seem to have an ordinary relationship.

It was as if we had known each other for a long time.

The room had been cleaned spotlessly, but it was very spacious.

Li Yuanchang then closed the door.

Su Qing felt awkward and subconsciously reached out to stop them, but then she thought that she was no longer the Crown Princess, so what was wrong with being alone in a room?

"Shall I call you by your real name?"

"Okay." Su Qing nodded. Her clothes were ordinary, but they still couldn't hide the noble air of someone from a prestigious family and royal lineage.

When physical appearance reaches a certain level, it's all about temperament; and when temperament reaches a certain level, it's all about personal charm.

Clearly, Su Qing possessed all three of these qualities.

Li Yuanchang found her pleasing to the eye even at first glance.

He first had the servants sit down, and then began to speak: "Those palace maids of yours were punished and enslaved after the rebellion, and I have already found someone to buy them."

"They should be able to come tomorrow."

"From now on, you will stay here and make the best of a living."

Su Qing was moved by his words and felt a strange sense of security, a sense that Li Yuanchang meant what he said: "Thank you, Uncle."

Li Yuanchang nodded.

Su Qing secretly wiped away her tears: "Uncle... no, Your Highness the Prince of Han."

"You specifically asked to speak with me alone, so it must be about more than just this matter."

Li Yuanchang slapped his thigh: "That's absolutely right."

"There is one more thing I would like to discuss with you."

"Discuss it?" Su Qing's heart warmed again; the word "discuss it" represented respect.

This is almost unheard of in patriarchal royal families.

"Your Highness, please speak freely."

Li Yuanchang glanced outside and said, "Let me be frank. Su Gui is an outstanding man with excellent character. I intend to employ him."

"It's said that the eldest brother is like a father and the eldest sister is like a mother. What do you think?"

Su Qing was taken aback; so that's what it was about.

She immediately said worriedly, "Your Highness, it is Su Gui's good fortune that you have taken a liking to her."

"He is indeed of good character and highly learned, but he has never entered officialdom and has no experience. In the end, he is just a theorist, while you, Prince of Han, are already at the highest level of the Tang Dynasty."

"I'm worried that he might make a mistake, or even cause trouble for His Highness."

Li Yuanchang laughed and said, "That's alright, people are all tempered by experience."

"I trust him, I believe he is capable of handling the intensity."

"I had this idea back in Liangzhou, but for various reasons I was unable to persuade him to stay, which has always been a great regret of mine."

"Now that we're reunited, how about we strengthen our family ties through marriage?"