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

The two arrived at a secluded corner of the East Palace.

After repeatedly confirming that no one was around, Li Yuanchang grabbed Wu Meiniang's wrist: "What do you mean, 'ruler'? Are you crazy?"

"This is not a place for you!"

"You may do business or whatever you wish, but you are not permitted to enter the palace!"

"Resign right now!"

Wu Zetian remained calm: "No, I want to stay."

Li Yuanchang was furious, but he controlled his voice and asked, "What exactly do you want?"

"I want to help you." Wu Meiniang's gaze was gentle yet firm.

Li Yuanchang gritted his teeth: "We can help outside, why does it have to be here!"

"You're being ridiculous!"

Wu Meiniang frowned: "I'm not being silly. This is the Eastern Palace, and the Crown Prince is the future emperor."

"I must get here beforehand to gain Li Zhi's trust, so that I can protect you in the future and help you defeat your greatest enemy, Changsun Wuji!"

Li Yuanchang was stunned, staring at Wu Meiniang's dragon-like eyebrows and phoenix-like eyes for a long time without saying a word.

She traveled all over the country doing business, and her experiences have changed long ago, but she still knows everything and still has a very high level of political acumen.

half an hour.

"unnecessary!"

"My relationship with Changsun Wuji hasn't reached that point yet. I don't need you to enter the Eastern Palace to help me. I knew this day would come the moment Song Sanlang entered the Eastern Palace!"

"Leave immediately, no matter what!" Li Yuanchang's tone was unusually firm.

Wu Zetian asked in bewilderment, "Why are you so resistant to my entry into the Eastern Palace and my connection with Li Zhi?"

"Are you suspecting me of betraying you?"

Li Yuanchang gritted his teeth: "It's not that I'm worried about your betrayal, it's that I'm worried you'll go in and never come out!"

"The Game of Thrones isn't as simple as you think!"

"Even if I wanted to escape now, I couldn't."

"All these years I've hoped you could stay away from power struggles, but you keep plunging into them. Do you think this will help me...?"

He was speaking excitedly, but halfway through his sentence, Wu Meiniang suddenly hugged him tightly.

He could even feel the softness of Wu Meiniang's chest in her warm, soft embrace. In that instant, all his anger turned into tenderness.

"I told you, I don't want you to bear so much alone. I want to help you. If I have to live under your wing forever, I'd rather do something, even if it means taking a big risk."

"You once said that no matter poverty or wealth, we would never abandon each other. Why can't we face difficulties together? I've already lost five years of supporting each other. Now I don't want to miss any more days where I can help you and move forward with you."

"You know my personality, I won't back down, so let me help you."

"Okay, Shichiro?"

She hugged her tightly, her voice as gentle as when she was sixteen.

Li Yuanchang felt a lump in his throat; he had so much to say, but after Wu Meiniang poured out her heart and pleaded with him, he couldn't utter a single word.

Perhaps she was also tormented by the fact that Li Yuanchang was not by her side during his most difficult time. She also wanted to prove that she was no worse than Situ Lan and that she could also be a good wife.

She just couldn't do it openly, so she had to resort to this method.

"But what if the Crown Prince summons you to the harem after he ascends the throne?"

Wu Meiniang looked up, a smile appearing on her face: "Are you jealous?"

Li Yuanchang smiled helplessly. This wasn't jealousy; it was a historical connection that had always existed.

"Don't worry, I, Wu Meisheng, am yours, even in death."

"Don't underestimate me. Even if I'm unwilling, Li Zhi wouldn't dare force me!" Wu Meiniang's beautiful eyes were serious, filled with absolute confidence.

Li Yuanchang was suspicious.

"Even Li Zhi wouldn't dare to force you?"

"You have quite the nerve. Even I, the king, wouldn't dare to say such a thing."

Wu Zetian smiled charmingly, her cunning and beauty coexisting, she had already developed a deep-seated shrewdness, and the only true kindness and beauty she showed was to Li Yuanchang.

"What have you been doing all these years?" Li Yuanchang pressed, realizing that he might not even know enough about the empress before him.

"Don't ask, what's mine is yours!" Wu Zetian's answer was both heartwarming and frightening.

Li Yuanchang stared intently at her, his gaze carrying an unfathomable scrutiny from head to toe.

Why is this woman so arrogant?

Just as he was about to ask something, suddenly, the sounds of the Imperial Guards could be heard in the distance, repeatedly calling out, "Your Highness, Prince of Han! Your Highness, Prince of Han!"

There were many sounds, as if something was happening.

Li Yuanchang was slightly startled. Before he could say much, he grabbed Wu Meiniang's shoulder.

"Since you insist, I can agree, but on the condition that you promise me you will not disappear again, and that you will discuss anything with me before taking any action!"

"If you continue to act alone, then you are showing no respect for me!"

Wu Zetian smiled and nodded: "Okay."

Li Yuanchang stared intently at her, but her eyes held only love and earnestness.

At that moment, the call from afar grew closer and closer; they were about to find this place.

"Wait for me to send you a message. We'll talk somewhere else next time." Li Yuanchang actually had many more questions, but he didn't have time to ask them.

Since they couldn't keep Wu Zetian hidden, all that was left was to guide her.

"it is good."

"etc."

Wu Meiniang suddenly grabbed him, stood on tiptoe, and kissed him on the lips.

Li Yuanchang looked at her, couldn't help but smile, and touched her cheek.

"Go that way."

Wu Meiniang nodded, her eyes filled with reluctance, but she acted decisively and left quickly to avoid being discovered.

She entered the Eastern Palace under an alias, claiming to be part of the entire Northern Song Dynasty and its financial backbone. If others were to discover her relationship with Li Yuanchang, her plans would be ruined.

Li Yuanchang quickly walked out of the corner, pretending to have just gone to the restroom.

"I am here, what brings you here?"

Upon hearing the call, the Imperial Guards rushed over, clasped their hands, and bowed, saying, "Your humble servant greets Your Highness, the Prince of Han!"

"His Majesty just summoned you and learned that Your Highness had come to the Eastern Palace. The eunuchs came to deliver a message saying that His Majesty summons you and asks you to put aside all matters and go there immediately."

What's wrong now?

Li Yuanchang muttered to himself upon hearing this.

"Do you know what's wrong?"

"Your Highness, I don't know. I only said that His Majesty should go to the Hall of State Affairs immediately."

Li Yuanchang nodded, glanced back in the direction Wu Meiniang had left. Although he was uneasy about this development, he felt somewhat relieved after seeing Wu Meiniang.

He then quickly left.

"..."