Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

Sun Simiao was indeed a miracle doctor. The palm-length silver needles seemed to have life in his hands and easily pierced into the major acupuncture points on Li Chengqian's thigh.

"Suck~"

Li Chengqian looked up curiously and couldn't help but gasp.

Originally he only felt slight pain, but after seeing the long silver needle inserted into his thigh, the pain seemed to increase dozens of times.

Du He, who was standing aside and watching quietly, also got goose bumps all over his body.

How terrifying!

Sun Simiao stopped only after inserting more than ten silver needles.

Before Li Chengqian could breathe a sigh of relief, he began to rhythmically flick the silver needles, twisting some of them from time to time.

A piercing pain suddenly surged into Li Chengqian's heart.

Is this a little sore?

What's the difference between this and cutting his flesh with a knife?

Li Chengqian's forehead was already covered with beads of sweat, and his body was shaking uncontrollably. He whispered impatiently.

"Sun... Dr. Sun, how long will the acupuncture last?"

Not sure if it was because it really hurt or he was just frightened, but Li Chengqian was stuttering when he spoke.

Sun Simiao whispered, "Just half a minute."

The time for acupuncture should not be too long, otherwise it will harm the body, nor should it be too short, otherwise it will have no effect.

Hearing that it would take as long as half a quarter of an hour, Li Chengqian immediately wanted Sun Simiao to pull out the silver needle.

"Dr. Sun, let's stop here for acupuncture."

“This hurts so much!”

No wonder he broke his leg a few years ago and the imperial doctors in the palace didn’t dare to give him acupuncture.

It was so painful that he was probably so angry that he would really order the imperial physician to be beheaded.

When Sun Simiao heard Li Chengqian's order, he paused and did not continue to move the silver needle.

Although he had the heart to save the world, he was not a pedantic person. He did not need to insist on giving the prince acupuncture just because the prince could not bear the pain.

Anyway, the leg belongs to the prince, so whether it can be healed or not is none of his business.

If he did not heed the prince's order to stop, he would get himself into trouble.

"Doctor Sun, don't stop. Continue with the acupuncture."

"As long as you can't kill His Royal Highness, you can do it without any worries."

Du He's voice rang out at the right time.

"Du He you!"

Li Chengqian stared at Du He with his eyes wide open, his face full of astonishment and anger.

He really didn't expect that his good brother and the person he trusted most would ignore his pain and give such an order!

It was in vain that he regarded Du He as his most trusted confidant.

Du He frowned and said, "Your Highness, if your legs feel pain, it means that acupuncture is effective."

"If you can't even bear this little pain, how can you heal such a seriously injured leg?"

"Don't you want to be able to walk normally again?"

Du He's words directly touched Li Chengqian's soul.

Walking like a normal person almost became a demon in his heart. He couldn't remember how many days and nights he had dreamed of recovering his lame leg.

There was silence for more than ten breaths.

Li Chengqian gritted his teeth and said, "Dr. Sun, please continue!"

"excuse me."

Sun Simiao nodded and continued to flick the silver needle.

Another half quarter of an hour passed.

Sun Simiao then removed the silver needle and applied new medicine.

"Your Highness, I will come back to give you acupuncture at this time tomorrow."

"Thank you, the miracle doctor Laosun."

Li Chengqian said gratefully.

After acupuncture, he felt his body getting slightly hot, as if the blood in his body was indeed flowing faster than before.

After Sun Simiao and the medicine boy left, Li Chengqian suddenly said in confusion.

"Du He, when you wrote the urgent report back to Chang'an, why didn't you specify which leg I was injured?"

"Will this arouse suspicion from my father and the court officials?"

His guess was correct. Now all the civil and military officials in the court had various concerns because of his leg injury.

In the past few days, the sky above Chang'an City was filled with carrier pigeons, and many servants of court officials quickly left Chang'an with simple luggage.

Du He chuckled and said, "Only by using falsehood and truth can we arouse His Majesty's endless anger and make the court send troops to deal with Xueyantuo as soon as possible to relieve our army's worries."

"By the way, let's see if any other princes are vying for the throne!"

"It can also tell whether the ministers in the court are secretly supporting other princes."

It will take at least two or three months for the army to return to the capital. During this period, the extent of the crown prince's injury is unknown, which may cause other princes with ulterior motives to stand up.

It's better for these people to jump out in advance than to hide behind and play dirty tricks.

Li Chengqian grinned and said, "Du He is really amazing!"

With a think tank like Du He who can plan and strategize, he can rest assured.

Just then, the guards guarding the main gate of the City Lord's Mansion came trotting in to report.

"Your Highness, His Majesty has sent General Li Junxian of the Left Guard and two imperial physicians from the Imperial Pharmacy over here!"

Hearing that Li Junxian was coming in person, Li Chengqian and Du He looked at each other.

Du He smiled and said, "Your Highness, I didn't expect that His Majesty would send the commander of the personal guards, Li Junxian, over here because he was concerned about your leg injury!"

"It seems that His Majesty and the court officials take your leg injury very seriously!"

Because of his strong fighting ability, Li Junxian won the trust of Li Shimin, who appointed him as the General of the Left Guard.

Usually Li Junxian was in charge of the Xuanwu Gate guards, and when Li Shimin traveled, he led the Qianniu Guards. He was Li Shimin's most trusted confidant.

However, Li Junxian's ending was not good because of the rumor of "there is a female martial king". In the end, Li Shimin became suspicious of him and removed him from his post as the commander of the imperial guards.

After Li Junxian was demoted to serve as the governor of Huazhou, he met the sorcerer Yuan Daoxin.

Moreover, he was deceived by the big liar Yuan Daoxin and actually believed that he could stop eating after taking the fasting pills.

Li Junxian, who was demoted for no reason, was feeling very depressed at the moment, so he hung out with this boastful charlatan every day and said some outrageous words.

No one knew who leaked what Li Junxian had said, but it was discovered by the Censorate, who took the opportunity to impeach him for colluding with evildoers and plotting against the government.

In the end, he was convicted and executed because of his momentary talk, and his entire family was confiscated.

As to whether Li Shimin was the mastermind behind the incident, no one can say for sure.

Li Chengqian said loudly: "Please invite General Li and the others in."

"promise!"

The guards bowed respectfully and left.

Not long after, the royal guards hurried in with Li Junxian and two imperial doctors.

"General Li Junxian of the Left Guard pays respect to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and pays respect to Prince Consort Du!"

When Li Junxian bowed, he also glanced at Li Chengqian's injured leg.

"Fortunately!"

"The prince's injured leg is still the lame leg!"

Seeing that Li Chengqian looks good now and speaks with full energy, he should be fine.

Li Junxian felt relieved immediately.