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

Li Chengqian raised his sword to the sky while drunk. The next morning, Li Chengqian woke up drunk. Li Linger said with a smile.

"My dear, you have woken up. You were in the limelight yesterday. You danced with swords and wrote poems, asked the heavens while drunk, and chopped the sky with your sword. Tsk tsk, my dear has become the most talked about topic among the people of the Tang Dynasty. Now, my dear is the love of thousands of girls and whores, and even many men are willing to offer themselves to him.

The poem written by Langjun was not very good, but many painters drew Langjun holding a sword and asking the sky based on the description of the palace maid. Oh, and there is also a version without clothes, the posture is very coquettish, it is really immoral.

As soon as this painting was released, it was sold out instantly. Langjun has made an indelible contribution to the cultural and economic development of the Tang Dynasty. Langjun has not only become famous, but also promoted economic development. This is really cause for celebration. "

"I'll just pretend that I didn't hear you mocking me and that you were sincerely praising me. Wait, why are there nude paintings of me? Who painted them? Which one sells better? The one with clothes or the one without clothes?" Li Chengqian asked in surprise.

"Of course he is not wearing clothes. Oh, my dear, you don't know, they are selling like crazy. The Painting and Calligraphy Department under the Royal Commerce Bureau is almost overwhelmed as the supply cannot keep up with the demand. Your coquettish nude paintings have begun to be shipped to neighboring countries. I believe that it won't be long before the whole world can see the peerless elegance of our Prince of the Tang Dynasty." Li Linger said with a sly smile.

"I will not live anymore. Someone, come, quickly inform the Imperial Uniform Guard to stop all the paintings. It is shameful enough for the Tang Dynasty, and it has also brought shame to the foreign country. How can I go out in the future? Who is so unscrupulous as to draw a nude picture of me? I curse you to give birth to a son without a penis. The Imperial Uniform Guard quickly arrest this person, draw a nude picture of him for me, and distribute it everywhere for free." Li Chengqian covered his face and screamed in agony.

"My dear, the Ashina sisters, Qu Jingwen and Yu Moyun are all pregnant. You are cursing yourself to give birth to a son without a penis. Don't cry when you really don't have one." Li Linger said with a smile.

"Huh? What do you mean?" Li Chengqian was stunned.

"I'm not teasing you anymore. There are no nude paintings. Only a few of you sisters have your nude paintings." Li Ling'er said with a smile.

"I'm scared to death. Hey, that's not right. Why do you want me to paint nude? Who painted it?" Li Chengqian asked suspiciously.

"I drew this while my husband was sleeping. Originally, I wanted to sell one of these paintings when I was short of money. But then some other sisters saw it and took it away to keep as a treasure." Li Linger shrugged.

"Ling'er, you are a concubine of the Crown Prince and you are short of money? You sell my nude paintings because you are short of money? Your train of thought is amazing." Li Chengqian said with his eyes wide open.

"Oh, there's nothing I can do. I've never been able to conceive your child. I don't know if it's because I'm a second-born baby. When I'm old and helpless, how will I survive without money?" Li Linger sighed. Seeing other women in the Prince's Mansion getting pregnant one after another, but she was still not pregnant, Li Linger felt like a thorn in her heart.

"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. My dear, you should think about how to deal with your teacher. The old man came to the mansion early in the morning and has been waiting for you in the study." Li Linger chuckled.

"Old Kong? Didn't he have a relapse of his old illness and ask for sick leave? What is he doing here? That's it. The nonsense poem I made up yesterday must have upset the old man. OK, I'll go now."

Li Chengqian immediately put on his clothes and walked towards the study. When he arrived at the study, he saw Kong Yingda, who looked sick, sitting in the guest seat drinking tea. Li Chengqian immediately straightened his clothes, walked quickly into the study, and bowed as a disciple.

"Disciple Li Chengqian greets the teacher."

"Your Highness the Crown Prince." Kong Yingda said as he stepped aside and saluted.

"Teacher, there is no need to be so polite. My old illness has relapsed. Are you feeling better? If you have anything to say, just ask someone to come to my house and tell me. I will come to your house to ask for advice. Why do you have to come in person?" Li Chengqian smiled and helped Kong Yingda to his seat, then he sat down in the main seat.

"It's okay. I'm old and won't have many days left. I was sick at home yesterday and missed the opportunity to celebrate for Your Highness. I'm very sorry. I heard that Your Highness was dancing with a sword and composing a poem in the Linde Hall. I came here just for this matter." Kong Yingda saw that Li Chengqian still respected him very much, so he stroked his beard and smiled with satisfaction.

"Yesterday, I was drunk and wrote this casually without any modification. I didn't expect that this would alarm the teacher who came to give instructions despite his illness. This is my fault. Please correct me." Li Chengqian stood up, bowed and said.

"As the Prince's Grand Tutor, I naturally have to assist the Prince with all my heart. The poem the Prince wrote yesterday was quite powerful. But as far as the poem itself is concerned, forgive me for being frank, it's a mess and has no structure at all. I have taught Your Highness how to write poetry before, and all the poems Your Highness wrote before have been handed down from generation to generation. Why did the one you wrote yesterday fall so short of the standard?" Kong Yingda said.

There were very few ministers who dared to say this to Li Chengqian, but Li Chengqian really couldn't talk back to this old scholar, because he was his teacher. If he dared to talk back, Li Shimin and Zhangsun Wugou would beat him to death.

"Teacher, what I am saying is that I have been busy with military campaigns in the past two years and have neglected my studies. I will correct this and hope you can give me more advice in the future." Li Chengqian stood up again and bowed.

"Damn it, I studied natural sciences, how could I write poetry? I just made up a poem and the old man came to blame me. What a stubborn old man." Li Chengqian complained in his heart.

"Since taking over as regent, Your Highness has reformed the government and vigorously developed people's livelihood. Externally, he has expanded the territory for our Tang Dynasty and established immortal merits. I congratulate the Tang Dynasty, Your Majesty, and the Crown Prince. However, I still want to advise Your Highness not to neglect your studies." Kong Yingda said with a smile when he saw that Li Chengqian had a serious attitude.

"I will follow your instructions," Li Chengqian said as he bowed. Kong Yingda tried to persuade him for a long time, and Li Chengqian agreed with a smile. Li Chengqian escorted Kong Yingda out of the mansion, helped him into the sedan chair, and waved goodbye with a smile.

Returning to the study, Li Chengqian slumped in his seat and sighed.

"Damn, dealing with this old stubborn man is more tiring than fighting a war." At this time, Deng Xiaohu walked in with a flattering smile on his face and said.

"Master, Confucius is gone? This old stubborn man doesn't know what's good. The poems written by the master are amazing to me. They are simple and easy to understand, unlike the ones written by these scholars. I still don't know what they are about after reading them for a long time.

Besides, the master is the future ruler of the Tang Dynasty, so he should learn the ways of an emperor, not those sour words. "

Li Chengqian was in a good mood after hearing this, and hooked his finger at Deng Xiaohu, who hurriedly walked to Li Chengqian's side. Li Chengqian stretched out his hand to pat Deng Xiaohu's shoulder, but found that he couldn't reach it. Deng Xiaohu saw this and hurriedly bent down. Li Chengqian patted Deng Xiaohu's shoulder and smiled.

"Well, Ah Hu's words are very reasonable. It is true that the public has a keen eye. Popular things are elegant. And Ah Hu is becoming more and more educated. He even knows the ways of the emperor. Well, that's good. By the way, what do you want from me?"

"Master, the Queen of Silla is here and wants to see you." Ah Hu said with a smile. Li Chengqian nodded and asked Shande to come to the study.

Shande came to the study, Li Chengqian pulled Shande into his arms, closed the door with his foot, and touched Shande all over. Shande panted, pushed Li Chengqian away, and said with a flushed face.

"My dear, please don't make a fuss. It's inconvenient for me."

"What's the inconvenience? Are relatives coming?" Li Chengqian asked.

Shande had been with Li Chengqian for a while, so she naturally understood what "relative" meant. Shande was forced to give herself to Li Chengqian at first, but after their first experience, coupled with Li Chengqian's personal charm, Shande truly fell in love with the man in front of her.

"I'm pregnant." Sundeok lowered her head and spoke in a voice as soft as a mosquito. Who would have thought that the King of Silla would be like a little girl at this moment, lowering her head shyly and rubbing the corners of her clothes with her hands.

"Really? How long has it been?" Li Chengqian asked in surprise.

"I have been in Chang'an for three months, but my period has not come this month. I asked the old immortal Sun Simiao to take my pulse. The old immortal said that I have been pregnant for more than a month." Shan De raised her head and said happily.

"Good, great. Deman, you've worked hard." Li Chengqian hugged Shande and smiled. The two of them were affectionate for a while, and Shande spoke reluctantly in Li Chengqian's arms.

"My dear, I have to return to Silla. I don't know when I will see you again. When my child grows up and can inherit the throne, I will return to Chang'an to accompany you every day."

Upon hearing this, Li Chengqian suddenly remembered that Japan was trying to assassinate him.

"I am in Chang'an, surrounded by tight security. It will be difficult for the assassin to attack, and I have to be on guard every day. It is better to take this opportunity to accompany Shan De to inspect Goryeo. This way, the assassin can be lured out and captured and killed in one fell swoop, thus eliminating the trouble forever." Li Chengqian thought of this, a sinister smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, and then he laughed softly.

"Deman, you don't have to do that. I was just planning to report to my father about visiting Goryeo, and I can go with Deman. Deman can also write to my father and ask him to appoint me as an envoy to Silla. In this way, I can spend more time with Deman."

"Really? My lord, you are not lying to me? I will go back and write a letter to His Majesty right now. Please come with me." Shan De was extremely surprised when he heard this. He then hurriedly left the Prince's Mansion and went back to the Honglu Guesthouse to write a letter.

As soon as Shan De left, Chang Sun Chong came out from the secret passage in the study, shook his head and sighed.

"If Shande knew that she was just a tool in your plan, do you think she would be heartbroken?"

"So what? Those who are not of my race must have different hearts. If she truly loves me, I will not let her down. If she harbors evil intentions, I will kill her. In the three months since I left Silla and she came to Chang'an, has any other man touched her? Is her pregnancy true or false?" Li Chengqian said coldly.

"No, Shande is still devoted to you. According to the Jinyiwei, Shande often stares blankly at you and misses you, a cruel man. This time, she came to Chang'an so happily that she couldn't sleep well for several days and made careful preparations. Every time before seeing you, she would take a bath and dress up carefully.

As for the pregnancy? Do you think she can bribe the old immortal Sun Simiao? "Chang Sun Chong said. Li Chengqian nodded coldly.

"Da Lang, in the past few years I have felt that you are becoming more and more of a stranger, and that you are more and more like a superior. You are cold-blooded, decisive in killing, and willing to do anything to achieve your goals. You are becoming more and more suspicious, and your methods are becoming more and more vicious, and you are becoming more and more like a qualified emperor, but..." Chang Sun Chong sighed.

"It's just that it's becoming less and less human, isn't it? It's not just you, Dejian and the others think so too." Li Chengqian said with a smile.

"Not really. After all, they are not involved in these dirty conspiracies." Chang Sun Chong said, leaning against the bookshelf.

"Cousin, these years, I seem to be in great glory and decisive in killing. But who knows that I have been walking on thin ice and trembling with fear all these years. Every mistake in my decision may cause irreparable losses to the Tang Dynasty, the people, and the brothers who trust me.

Haha, the prince, the future ruler of the world. But who knows what this means? I can only face the complicated government affairs early on, beware of the evil of people's hearts, calculate everything, and hide all my reluctance and all my joys and anger.

The throne is very tempting, but who knows how hard it is to sit on it? My father was a wise and holy ruler, but he was also too busy and gray-haired at an early age. The words "country" and "mountains" are so heavy.

You said I was cold-blooded, resolute in killing, increasingly suspicious, and more vicious. This was the only way I could ensure that every action would have a chance of success, and that I would not be blinded by emotions. I just wanted to save the lives of my brothers who had fought through life and death every time.

I am a lonely widower. For the sake of the Tang Dynasty and the people of the world, someone has to be a lonely widower. After all, many things require a fool to do them wholeheartedly without considering anything else. "Li Chengqian said bitterly.

"Don't worry, you won't be alone. You still have us, a group of brothers who are loyal to you and will accompany you until death." Chang Sun Chong walked to Li Chengqian, patted Li Chengqian on the shoulder and said.

"Cousin, I asked you to take charge of these dirty things that cannot be seen in public. Don't you blame me?" Li Chengqian asked

"It doesn't matter. Just like you said, some things always need people to do them. It can make the Tang Dynasty famous among the four barbarians, the people can live and work in peace, and there will be fewer casualties among the soldiers. I, a fool, am willing to do it. At least you believe me." Chang Sun Chong shrugged and said.

"Hey, don't try those empty words. Stop saying those sentimental words, they're so corny." Chang Sun Chong said hurriedly when he saw Li Chengqian open his mouth.

"What I meant was, you use the secret passage instead of the main gate. You always use the secret passage in my Prince's Mansion for no reason. You go in and out so often that my secret passage is almost full.

Besides, you are the Duke of Xiaoshan County, the Sikong of the Prince's Mansion, and the Commander of the Jinyiwei, and you are eavesdropping? Remember to go through the main door next time, don't make it seem like you are having an affair, I am not made of glass, you are a fag." Li Chengqian said lightly and walked out of the study.

"Li Chengqian, you haven't changed. You're still a bitch." Chang Sun Chong was stunned for a while, gritted his teeth and said. But then he laughed again. At least Li Chengqian's nature has not changed.

"Hey, go back and fetch my sister. Have lunch with me at noon. Since I haven't seen Changle for a few days, I will make an exception and let you have a meal today." Li Chengqian shouted in the yard. Changsun Chong laughed and went out to fetch Changle.

What Li Chengqian didn't expect was that at noon, Li Dejian and his group of people, along with their wives and children, also came to the Prince's residence to eat. Seeing the group of people wolfing down their food, Li Chengqian felt distressed.

"Chang Sun Dalang, you brought a bunch of people to my house to eat for free, hoping to out-eat me. What a disaster, you are in big trouble. Hey, Yuchi the foodie, Cheng the fool, that's the tribute wine that just came in, and I haven't drunk it yet. Leave some for me." As he said that, Li Chengqian also joined the fight.

"Look how stingy your elder brother is." Chang Sunchong said to Changle with a sneer.

"Chang Sun Dalang, you don't know how expensive tea, rice, oil and salt are until you take charge of the household. Do you know how much military pay these killers take from me every year? The landlord doesn't have any surplus food. Hey, Dejian, why did you snatch the wine from my pot? You have learned bad things from them. I'm so sad." Li Chengqian continued to fight for what he had said. The meal was a mess, but he was very happy.

On the second day, Li Chengqian entered the palace to apply for a tour of Goryeo. Seondeok also wrote to Li Shimin to ask him to order Li Chengqian to go to Silla for a tour. Li Shimin looked puzzled, but still agreed to Li Chengqian's request.