My older brother said I'm invincible.

Something's not right in Chapter 13.
In the quiet study, Li Shimin was writing.

There were many books beside him.

The study was simply decorated, with books on two walls and several precious bows hanging on the opposite wall.

As warriors from the Guanzhong Plain, they pursued martial arts more than classical studies, which is different from the people in the Central Plains.

However, they didn't completely neglect classical studies. At least for them, reading wasn't a bad thing. Most elders encouraged their children to study. While military skills were essential, being able to read was certainly a good thing as well.

One is a mandatory requirement, and the other is a bonus.

The pile of papers in front of Li Shimin was as high as a mountain, yet he continued to turn the pages, ponder, and then put pen to paper.

If the third child can get the teacher to say "good" three times in a row, then he must get the teacher to say it four times!
Just as he was studying diligently, a commotion arose outside.

His attendant was speaking loudly, and Li Shimin reluctantly put down his pen and went outside to see what was happening.

As soon as he pushed open the door, he saw the fourth prince rushing inside, while Li Shimin's attendant held him tightly. The fourth prince cursed at them, "You dogs! How dare you stop me?!"

"All right!"

When Li Shimin spoke, the attendant immediately released his grip.

Li Yuanji stormed up to Li Shimin, "Second Brother! They just hit me and cursed at me!"

The servant's expression immediately changed. "Second Master, we..."

"All right."

Li Shimin waved his hand. He knew his younger brother all too well. He glanced at him and said, "I asked them to stop others. I'm studying and don't want to be disturbed."

"read???"

Li Yuanji was stunned. "Didn't we agree to go fishing today?"

"Fourth!"

Li Shimin frowned and said seriously, "You're not a child anymore, how can you only think about playing all day long?"

"Did Father send us to school just so we could play?"

Li Yuanji remained in that dazed state.

"You're the one who took me out to play!"

"Didn't you say you wanted to play more while Father was away?"

"What are you doing"

Li Yuanji was tongue-tied. At this moment, he pointed at Li Shimin, wanting to give him a good scolding, but he didn't know what to say. He was so anxious that he jumped up and down.

His face flushed red with anger, and he gave her a disapproving look.

"Alright, alright, you go back to your book. I'm going to find my third brother to play with. From now on, when I come into your courtyard again..."

Li Yuanji gritted his teeth, but didn't say what he wanted, and turned to leave.

Li Yuanji stormed into Sanlang's courtyard, but was stopped by Duan Niang just as he was about to enter.

"what?!"

"My third brother went out to play??"

Li Yuanji's eyes widened again, and this time his face turned blue.

Duan Niang said, "She went out early this morning and hasn't returned yet."

"Me and them"

Li Yuanji turned around, trembling, and looked into the distance in despair.

What's wrong with this world?

The one who always wanted to go out and play ended up reading books behind closed doors, while the one who stayed home all day without moving around actually went out to play?!

Why? !
"Hmph, they're all ignoring me?"

"Can't I have fun without you guys? I'll play by myself! If I need you again, I'm not a real man!!"

Li Yuanji made a silent vow, raised his head, and strode away from there.

Li Xuanba returned to his residence. The old man Li, who guarded the orchard, watched him enter before turning away with a smile.

The first thing he did upon returning to his residence was to rush to find his second brother.

When Li Xuanba arrived outside the second brother's courtyard, the fourth brother was squatting on the ground, looking utterly desperate.

Upon seeing Li Xuanba, the fourth brother jumped up and rushed to his side, then gave him a slightly obsequious smile, "Third brother is back!"

"Ok??"

Li Xuanba looked at him in surprise, "You hit someone again?"

"No. Shimin's entourage wouldn't let me in!"

"Why don't we go find our older brother together, tell him about this, and get him to beat him up!"

"Not letting us in?"

Li Xuanba was somewhat puzzled. He quickly walked up, and an attendant hurriedly came out to greet him and bow. "It's Third Young Master! Second Young Master is reading inside. Please wait a moment, I'll go and inform him right away."

After saying that, he turned and walked back, which made Li Yuanji even angrier. "You weren't like this to me just now!"
A moment later, the attendant came out and invited Li Xuanba inside. Li Xuanba then pulled Li Yuanji along and they went in together. This time, the attendant did not stop Li Yuanji.

Li Yuanji muttered something under his breath as he followed behind the third brother.

The two entered the study together. Li Shimin sat down in the seat of honor with a smile, the area in front of him neatly arranged. "You've arrived, have a seat."

Li Xuanba and Li Yuanji sat down beside him. Li Shimin pointed to the paper in front of him and said, "I have already written it down, 'To transmit but not to create.' How about it, do you want to take a look?"

Li Xuanba replied, "Let's see later, Second Brother. I have something important to ask you this time."

"Oh? Is it about your studies? Go ahead and ask!"

Li Xuanba lowered his voice, "Second Brother secretly left the city before, right?"

"Ok?"

Li Shimin was taken aback. "You went out once? What?"

"I want to know where that exit from the city is, and how well hidden it is?"

"Asshole!!"

Li Shimin slammed his hand on the table, frowned, and angrily reprimanded, "Instead of thinking about studying properly, you want to go out of the city to play?"

"How did your father usually teach you?!"

"At your age, shouldn't you be studying hard and setting goals? You want to sneak out? Do you know how dangerous it is outside?!"

Li Xuanba lowered his head, unsure how to answer.

Li Yuanji was dumbfounded.

He could hardly believe what he was seeing: the third brother wanted to sneak off to play, and the second brother was trying to stop him?

Is this true?

"Second brother, I really have something to say."

"no!!"

Li Shimin, with a stern face, said seriously, "This is no joke. Do you know what the situation is like outside? There are bandits everywhere, both inside and outside the city. They are cracking down on these bandits all over the country. Do you know how these bandits will treat children like you? They'll boil you in water and eat you!"

"It's not even safe to go out now, let alone leave the city?!"

"Go back now! If you dare to have such thoughts again, I'll break your legs!"

Li Shimin angrily kicked his two younger brothers out.

Li Xuanba stood outside the door, sighed, and was about to think of other solutions when Li Yuanji stood in front of him with a smile.

"Third Brother, do you want to go out and have some fun?"

"Oh? What's wrong?"

"Hehe, Shimin didn't go out alone back then. I went with him. There's a small tunnel. You can go in from the inner city and come out from outside the city. I know where it is."

Li Xuanba's eyes lit up. "Really?"

"Do you want to know?"

"Of course, could you take me there to have a look?"

"I can, but you have to agree to a few conditions."

"You said."

"First of all, you also need to write a literary essay for me, one that surpasses even Shimin's!"

"I can guide you, but you have to write it yourself."

Li Yuanji thought for a moment, "Okay, secondly, from now on, you have to take me with you when you go out to play. You can't leave me alone!"

"it is good."

Li Yuanji was overjoyed and immediately grabbed Li Xuanba to leave.

But Li Yuanji quickly realized, "If Shimin doesn't go, how can we leave without any attendants? Those people at the gate will definitely tell our elder brother, and that would ruin things."

Li Xuanba had no experience with these matters. "Do you have a solution?"

"Um"

Li Yuanji thought seriously for a moment, then clapped his hands. "I've got it! Come with me! This is nothing!"

Li Yuanji led Li Xuanba back to his courtyard.

His method was quite simple.

I saw him sit down on the ground, raise his head and start crying.

"I need someone to go out with me! I need someone to go out with me!!"

Each cry was louder than the last, a mixture of sobbing and shouting, the sound almost carrying outside.

Chen Shanyi stood helplessly to the side. She was already weak and couldn't lift the crying Yuanji. She was covered in sweat. "Okay, okay, I'll find someone for you. Get up first."

Seeing this scene, Li Xuanba was too ashamed to look up at Chen Niang; his face was burning. If he had known it would be like this, he would have preferred to find a solution himself.

Chen Shanyi kept her word. She found one of her cousins, who was also a servant in the courtyard, and had him temporarily become their attendant, driving them around.

She was also very worried and kept reminding the two of them not to be playful, to come back early, and not to cause trouble.

Li Xuanba repeatedly assured him that he would bring Yuanji back as soon as possible.

After making their promises, the two brothers hurriedly left.

(End of this chapter)