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

Li Yuanchang was breathing rapidly and couldn't hear a word of it.

But he wasn't entirely impulsive.

First of all, Su Qing is an absolute beauty; which man wouldn't be attracted to her?

Secondly, she is essentially the historical "Wei Zifu"!

Not only was she virtuous, but she also had a younger brother who was a prime minister, making her a great figure among the five famous ministers of the Tang Dynasty.

No matter how you look at it, this relationship should be solidified.

The best option to solidify your position is to take it over!

In this way, he's practically set on being the brother-in-law.

"Your Highness, you!" Su Qing disagreed.

But Li Yuanchang easily grasped her two fair wrists with one hand.

She panicked and tried to break free, but Li Yuanchang overpowered her.

Immediately following was the sound of clothes tearing open.

"Your Highness!" she stammered, her beautiful eyes narrowing as she sensed something.

The next second, her brows furrowed, and she almost burst into tears.

Then, things became completely out of control.

Her delicate hands clung tightly to Li Yuanchang, completely disoriented and utterly captivated by him amidst the raging storm.

……

The next day.

The sun was high in the sky, and the sky was clear and blue.

The room was completely quiet.

Both of them were awake, and the atmosphere was awkward; neither of them broke the silence.

Su Qing's eyebrows were furrowed, and she covered her skin with the blanket.

"Ahem, well, I drank too much last night." Seeing this, Li Yuanchang had no choice but to speak first.

A hint of embarrassment, along with some shame, indignation, and speechlessness flashed across Su Qing's face.

I thought to myself, "How dare you say that!"

But the deed was done, and she was filled with shame, so she had no choice but to accept it.

"Your Highness, let it go."

Get up.

"Don't let anyone see us later," she said softly, with a hint of gentleness in her voice.

Li Yuanchang nodded: "Okay."

He was the first to stand up.

Su Qing felt a little embarrassed and put on her undergarments under the covers.

"Your Highness, let me do it."

She was barefoot, her long legs were amazing, and she took the initiative to help Li Yuanchang change his clothes from behind.

Li Yuanchang's lips immediately curled into a smile, everything understood without words.

The fact that she took the initiative to change her clothes shows that she tacitly agreed, but she just didn't want to say it out loud.

Li Yuanchang didn't mention anything, nor did he break this tacit understanding.

In no time, Li Yuanchang, with Su Qing's help, got dressed and left first from the back.

Su Qing followed suit, dressed herself, took a quick bath, and then came out.

Finally, the two met in the front yard.

The moment their eyes met, Su Qing immediately lowered her head, her gaze darting away like a thief.

The first time, it could be said that I was framed.

The second time, it won't be the same.

She regretted it, she really regretted doing such a thing.

But it's not strange, because if she really didn't want to, she would have cried for help or even resisted last night.

Li Yuanchang's heroism, handsomeness, strength, and loyalty were all factors that moved her.

"Your Highness, you're here?" Su Gui walked over, her face showing surprise. Dressed in white, she exuded elegance and wisdom.

"Yes, I was unconscious last night and stayed here." Li Yuanchang said without batting an eye.

Even Guo Chao, with his excellent composure, couldn't help but look strange at this moment.

"I see."

"Sister, your neck..." Su Gui frowned and looked closely.

Su Qing, standing to the side, looked flustered and instinctively covered herself with her collar. She had only discovered the hickeys on her body when she took a shower, and her thighs were covered in bruises.

She was quite startled; she hadn't noticed anything amiss last night.

"This, this must have been caused by insect bites. We just moved in, and no one has lived in the house before, so there are quite a few insects."

Su Gui nodded: "Then I'll go buy some curtains and screens."

"No need, I will have someone send it over. My dear brother, you should come back to the Han Prince's residence with me now. Time is short, so I will show you around the personnel of the Han Prince's residence," Li Yuanchang said.

Su Qing didn't dare to stay with Su Gui, afraid that something would be discovered.

"Yes, you should go with the Prince of Han first. Your elder sister will take care of things at home."

Su Gui nodded: "That's fine."

"Let's go."

"Yes, Your Highness."

Su Qing escorted the two of them all the way to the gate.

Before leaving, she reminded her, "Gui'er, after you go to the Prince of Han's residence, you must follow the rules and listen to the Prince of Han, understand?"

Su Gui was taken aback. At first glance, what she said seemed normal, but something about it felt strange.

"Yes, don't worry, sister."

Li Yuanchang turned back to look at Su Qing and smiled, "I'm leaving now. I'll come to visit you another day."

Su Qing's phoenix eyes flickered with a strange light; this visit was not the same as the previous ones.

Her cheeks inexplicably felt hot, and she couldn't help but give Li Yuanchang a reproachful look.

That touch of charm was absolutely stunning!

Li Yuanchang's heart trembled, and all that flashed through his mind was her long, disheveled hair and blushing profile!

Those long legs are absolutely stunning!

"Thank you, Your Highness. Please take care."

Li Yuanchang smiled, already sensing a different kind of concern from her than before.

Back at the Prince of Han's residence.

Li Yuanchang immediately took Su Gui under his wing and introduced her to everyone.

He was also told about all the internal and external relationships of the Prince of Han's residence, so that he could better coordinate affairs in the future.

Among these figures, Changsun Wuji is an unavoidable point.

Nowadays, Li Yuanchang's greatest enemy has long since risen to this most powerful minister of the Zhenguan era.

Apart from a very few special secrets involving the extermination of nine generations of a family, the Prince of Han's mansion told Su Gui everything else.

The reason they didn't say anything was because the fewer people who knew, the better; even Situ Lan didn't know those things.

Su Gui, on the other hand, picked things up very quickly and grasped them instantly. Her erudite and composed personality was definitely no less than that of Fang Xuanling and others in their youth.

In just two days, he was able to memorize the names of every key figure in the Han Prince's Mansion and had a basic understanding of the affairs of the Han Prince's Mansion.

With one of Li Yuanchang's biggest worries resolved, and with Li Shimin pressing him for more, he had no choice but to begin preparing for his mission to cross the ocean to the East China Sea in search of the elixir of immortality.

During this period, he voluntarily handed over all the affairs of the Ministry of War and suggested that Li Ji temporarily take over.

Rather than having Changsun Wuji intervene later, it's better to find a neutral party.

This matter was also approved by Li Shimin.

Three days later, all supplies and manpower were ready, and the date was set for two days from now.

At that time, Li Shimin will personally see them off.

It's like sending Tang Sanzang to the Western Paradise to obtain Buddhist scriptures.

On the penultimate day, Li Yuanchang made the final handover, and together with Su Gui, visited Fang Xuanling, Cheng Yaojin, and many others, firstly to say goodbye, and secondly to ask them to help take care of the Han Prince's Mansion.

If Changsun Wuji were to shamelessly resort to underhanded tactics, they would have the authority to stop him.

After the visit, Li Yuanchang went to Lantian County without stopping, where half of the high-ranking officials of the Zhechong Prefecture had been replaced.

However, there were also some people who were Li Yuanchang's confidants, such as Deputy Chief of Staff Tu Sitong. Li Yuanchang spoke with them one by one, asking them to keep a low profile when he was not around, and not to give Changsun Wuji any opportunity to take advantage of them.

After giving his instructions, he went to visit Wu Shi, Wu Shun, and Wu Lan.

Finally, it was already dark when he returned to Chang'an and went directly to Su Qing's place.