My cultivation disguise has been exposed by Xiao Sizi.

The backyard of the Prince of Qin's mansion was deathly silent.

"At the age of twenty-two... she passed away tragically..."

Empress Zhangsun bit her lip tightly, tears streaming down her face, instantly soaking her clothes.

She held Princess Chang Le tightly in her arms, as if her obedient and sensible daughter would leave her if she let go even slightly.

Li Shimin clenched his fists, his breathing became heavy, and he stared intently at the golden book, "The Book of Time," in mid-air.

"Chen'er".

Li Shimin suppressed the shock in his heart and asked in a hoarse voice.

"These eight characters clash, and there's pent-up frustration in their hearts; I can barely understand it."

"But what exactly does the first rule, 'marriage between close relatives, blood clashing,' mean? How come something that has always been a beautiful thing has become a grave sin punishable by heaven and shortened lifespan in the eyes of the Heavenly Dao?"

This was also a question in the minds of Empress Zhangsun and Princess Changle.

Li Chen stood with his hands behind his back, looking at this group of ancient people whose eyes were blinded by feudal ethics, and let out a cold laugh filled with pity for the world.

"A marriage that strengthens family ties? That's utterly foolish!"

Li Chen turned around, pointed at the giant golden book in mid-air, and his voice was like a resounding bell, making everyone's eardrums tremble.

"The cycle of Heaven emphasizes the interaction of Yin and Yang, and the renewal of all things. Bloodline is the foundation that Heaven and Earth bestow upon all living beings."

"What you perceive as a marriage between close relatives is, in the eyes of the laws of nature, a violation of ethics and a reversal of bloodline!"

Li Chen strode to the white jade round table, his eyes fixed intently on Li Shimin.

"Old Deng, if you don't believe me, you can send someone to investigate carefully among the people."

"Out of ten, three are stillborn! Another three are either born mentally challenged or crippled, missing limbs! The remaining few are also frail and sickly, often dying before reaching adulthood!"

"This is the bloodline curse bestowed by Heaven!"

Li Chen spoke each word clearly and forcefully, "If Chang Le marries him and gives birth to a child cursed with a curse, she, as the mother, will surely suffer divine retribution. Her body is already weak; with this severe injury, how could she possibly live long?!"

boom!

Li Chen's words, which combined modern genetics and the metaphysics of immortal cultivation, were like a devastating blow to the heads of Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun.

At that moment, their values ​​were subjected to an unprecedented and violent shock.

Stillbirth? Intellectual disability? Disability?

These horrifying words sent a chill down Empress Zhangsun's spine. If her beloved concubine were to give birth to such a child, it would be a hundred times more painful than death itself!

"But……"

Empress Zhangsun's eyes were red as she looked at the ancient book glowing in mid-air. "Chen'er, what about the third one, 'sorrow and grief, heartache'? Chong'er has always been a well-mannered and knowledgeable child. Would he really let Lizhi suffer such injustice?"

Upon hearing this question...

A mysterious smile suddenly appeared on Li Chen's lips.

He made no move.

But suddenly, lines of ancient seal script characters, shimmering with a faint light, appeared on the blank pages of the book "History of Time" in mid-air.

It's as if the will of Heaven is showing mortals its original script.

"See for yourself." Li Chen raised his chin.

Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun quickly stepped forward to examine the scene closely.

When they saw what was written on it, their pupils contracted sharply, as if struck by lightning!

On the golden lettering, it was clearly written:

In the tenth year of the Zhenguan era, Empress Wende passed away due to illness. Princess Changle was devastated by her grief, which damaged her heart.

In the seventeenth year of the Zhenguan era, Crown Prince Li Chengqian plotted a rebellion and forced the emperor to abdicate, but the plot failed and he was deposed. Princess Changle, filled with worry and fear, fell seriously ill.

"This...this..."

Li Shimin pointed at the words in mid-air, his fingers trembling wildly, unable to utter a complete sentence for a long time.

Empress Zhangsun was deathly pale and swayed precariously.

If these two things were to actually happen, it would be a fatal blow to Chang Le, who values ​​loyalty and righteousness! No wonder the book says she would be deeply troubled!

however.

Just as the emperor and empress were in utter shock.

A miraculous scene unfolded.

All that could be seen in the "History of Time" were two lines of small gold characters: "The death of Empress Wende" and "The Crown Prince's rebellion and subsequent deposition."

Suddenly it started flashing violently.

Then, as if struck by an invisible hand with thick ink, the words faded and faded until, with a soft "hum," they vanished into the air as golden light!

The third cause of death, "[sorrow and grief, depression in the heart]", was also crossed out with a red stroke!

"What?! The words have disappeared?!" Li Shimin exclaimed in surprise, his eyes wide.

Li Chen casually flicked his sleeve.

The "History of Time" in mid-air instantly closed, turning into specks of golden light that dissipated into the courtyard.

Advanced illusion, job done.

"Why did the words disappear? Naturally, it's because I forcibly changed the fate that God had originally ordained."

Li Chen turned around, his hands behind his back, exuding an aura of transcendent ethereal elegance.

"I have cured the Empress Dowager's illness. I have also taken care of the Crown Prince's disability and heartache. These two major calamities, which would have broken my elder sister's heart, have been resolved by me."

"Therefore, this third cause of death naturally no longer exists."

Li Chen looked calmly at Li Shimin.

"However, the first curse is the incestuous bloodline, and the second is the clash between birth dates. These are solid laws of fate, and even as a Golden Core cultivator, I cannot reverse destiny."

"I've already made myself clear. If you insist on coveting that empty title of being a maternal relative and are sending Chang Le to her death, then I can't stop you."

Quiet.

A deathly silence.

Li Shimin stared blankly at Li Chen.

In my mind, I connected all the things that had happened recently.

That's right! If Chen'er hadn't suddenly displayed his magical abilities to save Guanyinbi, and if he hadn't transformed the Crown Prince in the past two weeks...

The tragic future recorded in the "History of Time" will definitely become a reality!

"My beauty..."

Empress Zhangsun could no longer control her emotions and burst into tears while holding Chang Le.

She was truly terrified. She had almost, so very almost, pushed her most beloved daughter into the abyss with her own hands.

Princess Chang Le was already in tears.

But her tears no longer held the despair and sorrow of before; instead, they revealed a profound sense of relief at escaping death.

She raised her head, looking through her blurry, tear-filled eyes at her sixteenth brother, who seemed to radiate light.

At that moment, in her heart, Li Chen truly seemed like a god who had descended to earth to save her family.

"Bang!"

Li Shimin slammed his hand heavily on the white jade round table again.

But this time, his eyes held no anger, only a resolute determination.

"Cancel! This engagement is immediately null and void!"

Li Shimin gritted his teeth, his tone exuding an unquestionable imperial authority.

"Even if it means bearing the infamy of going back on my word, I would never allow my precious daughter to risk divine retribution!"

Upon hearing this, Princess Chang Le felt a great weight lifted from her shoulders. She leaned against her mother's chest as if she had collapsed, and a genuine smile of relief finally appeared on her face.