Tang Dynasty: The Holy Prince, the Dragon that Reigns Over the World

Early the next morning, Li Chengqian got up, did some simple exercise, and had breakfast. Li Chengqian walked out of the Prince of Qin's Mansion alone and walked towards Li Yuanba's Mansion according to his memory.

At this time, in the residence of Prince Zhao of the West Palace, Li Yuanji and Li Yuanba were kneeling in the living room. Li Yuanji came to Li Yuanba's house this time to persuade Li Yuanba to join their group. However, Li Yuanba was simple-minded and very stubborn. Li Yuanji and Li Jiancheng repeatedly made clear hints but all failed. Today, Li Yuanji tried his best to persuade Li Yuanba to join them, but he still couldn't persuade him. Instead, he didn't like him very much. At this time, Li Yuanji saw that Li Yuanba was not moved by soft or hard words, and he couldn't help but get angry. He thought to himself, "If it weren't for the fact that you, a fool, were born with supernatural powers and high martial arts, and only obey Li Shimin's orders, who would have the time to bother with you, a fool."

It was almost noon, and the clear sky was suddenly covered with dark clouds. Suddenly, a thunderclap resounded through the sky, and heavy rain poured down like a river. Li Yuanji looked at the lightning in the sky, and a wicked smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. "Since you don't want to follow me, don't blame me for being cruel."

At the gate of the palace, Li Chengqian was thinking about how Li Yuanji had induced Li Yuanba to raise a hammer and curse the sky. He was shocked by the thunder and remembered that Li Yuanba, the Prince of Zhao in the Western Palace, had been afraid of thunder since he was a child. He also remembered that Li Yuanba died in the Romance of Sui and Tang Dynasties because he was very angry about the thunder roaring above his head during the march, so he threw the hammer into the sky to punish the thunder. Who would have thought that the hammer fell from the sky and hit Li Yuanba's face, killing him alive.

Thinking of this, Li Chengqian was shocked. He ignored the heavy rain, lifted his clothes, and ran into Li Yuanba's house. He saw a sickly-looking, skinny man holding a pair of drum hammers in the martial arts field of the palace. He glared at the sky.

"Brother, you have been afraid of thunder since you were young, and the evil God is scaring you with thunder again. Brother, aren't you known as the best warrior in the world? Do you dare to fight against the sky?" Li Yuanji instigated. "Hey, fool, it's raining heavily now, and the rain falls on people's faces, making them unable to open their eyes. As long as you throw the hammer to hit the sky, if you can't kill it, let the thunder kill you." Li Yuanji thought to himself.

"Royal brother is right. My sledgehammer is so powerful that everyone is afraid of it. Thunder God, aren't you afraid?" Just at this moment, a thunderbolt struck. Li Yuanba angrily said, "I will kill you with one hammer. Let's see how you can thunder in the future." As he said that, he threw a sledgehammer into the sky with force.

Seeing this, Li Chengqian was so frightened that sweat poured down his face and he shouted, "Uncle San, no."

Li Yuanba turned around in shock and saw Li Chengqian, whose hair was disheveled and whose face was pale and shaky due to the heavy rain. Li Yuanba saw his beloved nephew in such a state. He was very anxious and didn't care about raising the hammer and cursing the sky. He ran towards Li Chengqian quickly. At this time, the hammer fell and hit the ground, brushing against Li Yuanba's back. With a "bang", the sound of the hammer falling to the ground actually covered the thunder in the sky. The ground originally paved with bluestone had shattered at this time.

"Qian'er!" Li Yuanba held up the staggering Li Chengqian and shouted anxiously. Seeing that Li Yuanba was fine, Li Chengqian felt relieved. He had just recovered from his injury and his vitality had not yet recovered. In addition, the heavy rain was pouring on him. At this time, Li Chengqian's spirit was lost, and his body softened and he fainted in Li Yuanba's arms.

At noon the next day, Li Chengqian woke up faintly, feeling weak, dizzy, and dry mouth.

"Water." Li Chengqian said weakly.

When Changsun Wugou heard that her son had woken up, she quickly brought water to Li Chengqian. Li Tai and Li Ke also ran to Li Chengqian's bedside with anxious faces. Li Chengqian, Li Tai and Li Ke were of similar age and had played together since childhood, so they had a very good relationship.

"Brother (in the Tang Dynasty, brother was not just a term between brothers like it is today, it also referred to father and son, uncle and nephew. For example, Li Shimin once called his uncle "brother"), are you feeling better?" Li Ke asked with concern.

"Brother, you are really making trouble. I heard from mother that you have just recovered from your injury and your strength has not yet been restored. You must not be exposed to the rain, as it will easily cause a chronic illness. Brother, you are making trouble like this. What if you get a chronic illness?" Li Tai said angrily.

"Okay, big brother knows he was wrong. Qingque (Li Tai's nickname), Kedi, big brother is okay. I'll take you to eat something delicious." Looking at the 6-year-old Li Tai and the 7-year-old Li Ke, Li Chengqian touched their heads and smiled.

"Humph! Your body and hair are given by your parents, how can you easily abuse them? You are really an unfilial son." Li Shimin angrily walked in with Li Yuanba. Seeing that Li Shimin was angry, the two little ghosts said goodbye and ran away.

"My husband, please stop scolding me. Yesterday, my husband saw Dalang being carried to the mansion by his uncle and unconscious, but he was so anxious that he couldn't sit still and didn't sleep all night. Why, now that Qian'er has woken up, you are scolding him again." Zhangsun Wugou said with a smile. Li Shimin's old face turned red when he heard this, and he turned his head away. Li Chengqian looked at Li Shimin, imagining how Li Shimin was worried about him yesterday, and his heart was warmed.

"Father, I was wrong. Please forgive me." Li Chengqian said.

"Brother, don't blame Qian'er. If it weren't for Qian'er, I would have died under my hammer yesterday. If Qian'er is implicated, please punish me, brother and sister-in-law." Thinking of the hammer that brushed against him yesterday and the bluestone on the ground that was smashed and cracked, Li Yuanba couldn't help but sweat. As he spoke, Li Yuanba clasped his fists and bowed.

"Third brother, don't blame yourself. Fortunately, you and your son are fine." Li Shimin helped Li Yuanba up. He remembered that Li Yuanji had induced Li Yuanba to raise a hammer and curse the sky, which indirectly caused Li Chengqian to fall into a coma. He could not help but say in hatred, "Li Yuanji, this beast, induced my brother to raise a hammer and curse the sky, tried to murder my brother, and caused my son to fall into a coma. He killed his brothers and sisters, and his flesh and blood. He is worse than a beast. I will pay for what happened today one day." Li Chengqian's coma completely angered Li Shimin.

"Uncle, I have something to say to you. I have heard that a true man stands between heaven and earth. He will not change his expression when Mount Tai collapses in front of him, and will not blink when a deer appears on his left. Uncle is a hero of the world, the best warrior in the world, and a treasure of our Tang Dynasty. How do a few thunderbolts compare to the millions of troops of the eighteen rebel kings? Uncle is not afraid of a million troops, so why should he be afraid of a few thunderbolts?

Uncle San heard the thunder and threw a hammer to smash the sky. How can grandfather and father be assured if he acts impulsively like this? If Uncle San suffers any loss, grandfather will lose a beloved son, my father will lose a sibling, and the Tang Dynasty will lose a fierce general. Qian'er secretly thinks that Uncle San's behavior is not that of a real man. I hope Uncle San will not make mistakes in the future." Li Chengqian stood up and bowed his hands.

"My son's words are very good." Seeing that Li Chengqian had such knowledge and eloquence at such a young age, he couldn't help but clap his hands and laugh happily. Li Yuanba heard this and said ashamedly, "Qian'er is right." Li Yuanba is not stupid, but his heart is as pure as a child.