Li Shimin faked his death? Then I will be powerful enough to conquer the world!

When Li Chengqian blurted out the words that had been suppressed in his heart for a long time, his heart, which had been tightly bound by heavy pressure, was suddenly gently brushed by a warm light. An indescribable feeling of relief slowly spread in his heart, allowing him to breathe a little.

As the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, his extremely noble status represents supreme power in the eyes of the world, and it is a pinnacle that countless people dream of but cannot reach.

But deep in Li Chengqian's heart, there is a broader world, that is his ideal world.

He longed to break the existing old rules and regulations and build a fair, just and vibrant Tang Dynasty, so that every citizen could live and work in peace and contentment on this land and shine with their own brilliance.

But this great ideal came into sharp conflict with his imperial position.

He often wandered alone in the corridors of the palace in the dead of night, gazing at the bright moon hanging high in the night sky. He was filled with sorrow but had no one to confide in. He could only silently bury the pain deep in his heart, letting it grow wildly in the corners of his heart, gnawing at his soul.

Fang Xuanling, a highly respected old minister, was like a beacon of light and became the only outsider to whom Li Chengqian could express his true feelings without reservation.

Fang Xuanling had experienced many ups and downs in life, and was able to see through Li Chengqian's majestic imperial appearance and see the passionate and lonely soul deep in his heart.

Although he owned the whole world and could enjoy all the wealth and glory in this world as he pleased, these external materials could not truly fill his heart.

Deep in his soul, he was always closely connected with the lower-class people who were struggling for their livelihood and survival, because he understood that he was not only the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, shouldering the heavy responsibility of ruling the country, nor was he just the Li Chengqian admired by everyone, but also an ordinary member of the millions of people.

His teacher's words gave him an unshakable belief. No matter what difficulties and obstacles were waiting for him ahead, he would never betray his teacher and would never give up his ideals.

In this long journey of pursuing his dreams, he never retreated or changed his original intention.

Fang Xuanling listened quietly to Li Chengqian's words, with all kinds of complicated emotions intertwined in his heart.

He looked at the extraordinary emperor in front of him, his eyes filled with pain.

The path His Majesty has chosen is full of unknowns and will face countless difficulties, but he also understands that His Majesty...

His determination is so strong that nothing can take it away!

For a moment, Fang Xuanling felt as if something was choking his throat. Thousands of words came to his mind, but he didn't know where to start.

In the end, he just silently stretched out his wrinkled hands, tightly held Li Chengqian's hands, and silently expressed his support for His Majesty.

In Fang Xuanling's eyes, Li Chengqian was not only an emperor, but also a child whom he loved from the bottom of his heart, a poor child who was drifting and struggling alone in the storm of his ideals.

Perhaps in this world, he was the only one who could truly understand His Majesty's inner pain, and he was the only one who could see the loneliness he might have to endure in the future. This heartache gently stung his heart.

"What a pity, Your Majesty. I'm afraid my old bones won't last much longer. I'm afraid I won't be able to accompany Your Majesty through the next stormy journey."

"If I could borrow a little more time from heaven, even just a short while longer, I could continue to help Your Majesty solve his problems and relieve some of the pressure."

There was regret and reluctance in Fang Xuanling's voice, and his eyes revealed his concern for the young emperor.

An elder who is about to go on a long journey is full of reluctance to leave his beloved younger generation.

As the train slowly moved forward, the familiar scenery outside the window came into everyone's sight frame by frame.

Chang'an, the capital city that carries the glory of the Tang Dynasty and has witnessed countless historical changes, is now within reach.

After a long year, the last prime minister of the Tang Dynasty once again set foot on this familiar land.

Looking at the scenes around him that were once so familiar, Fang Xuanling's eyes flickered with complex light.

All the past glories, setbacks and hardships flashed through his mind one by one.

"Your Majesty, I was born into the Fang family. Since the end of the Sui Dynasty, when the world was in turmoil, I have followed the Emperor Retired. I have traveled all the way through wind and rain, and experienced countless hardships and dangers."

"During the Xuanwu Gate Incident, it was the old ministers who urged the retired emperor to act decisively and preemptively, which led to the subsequent prosperity of the Tang Dynasty."

"I have spent half of my life in Chang'an. Later, I went to Xianyang for recuperation. I thought I would never be able to visit Chang'an again in this life, but I never expected that I would be able to return to Chang'an again today."

Fang Xuanling closed his eyes, his voice trembling slightly, with a hint of indescribable emotion.

"Your Majesty, please take good care of your health in the future and avoid staying up late to handle government affairs as you did in the past. The young people in the cabinet today are all very talented and have great potential."

"And then there's Grand Tutor Qi, who is an even more remarkable figure. His talent and strategy are, in some respects, even better than those of this old minister."

"Your Majesty, please rest assured. With these capable ministers and wise counselors assisting us, the Tang Dynasty will surely prosper."

"No matter what changes we may encounter in the future, Your Majesty, please remember that my heart will always be with you."

"Your Majesty, the Tang Dynasty has you. I am very confident that Your Majesty will succeed!"

Li Chengqian was deeply moved by Fang Xuanling's heartfelt words. He nodded heavily and replied softly, "I understand, Prime Minister Fang."

"I will definitely remember your teachings and live up to your expectations."

At this time, he could clearly see the majestic outline of Chang'an City in the distance, and an inexplicable excitement surged in his heart.

He gently held Fang Xuanling's hand, shook it slightly, and said with a hint of childish pride on his face, "Prime Minister Fang, look, we're finally back in Chang'an. Wasn't this journey very fast?"

But Li Chengqian's words fell on deaf ears, and Fang Xuanling did not respond for a long time.

Li Chengqian's heart suddenly skipped a beat, and an ominous premonition came to his mind.

He slowly let go of Fang Xuanling's hand, only to see the hand hanging down weakly, as if it had lost all life.

Li Chengqian turned his head and looked at Fang Xuanling who was still leaning against him. There was a faint smile of satisfaction on his face, as if he had seen the ideal world in Li Chengqian's heart in his dream.

Li Chengqian stretched out his hand in disbelief and placed it tremblingly under Fang Xuanling's nose, trying to feel that faint breath.

When he confirmed that Fang Xuanling had left him, his hands suddenly tightened, and he couldn't help but hug Fang Xuanling tightly in his arms, saying in a choked voice: "Prime Minister Fang, you have committed the crime of deceiving the emperor..."

In an instant, tears welled up in his eyes and Li Chengqian's voice trembled.

"Prime Minister Fang, you clearly promised me that you would stay with me for another two years! How could you just leave like this?"

His voice became softer and softer, filled with reluctance.

Finally, Li Chengqian could no longer suppress his inner grief and burst into tears. The crying was a little suppressed at first, but then it became louder and louder.

He hugged Fang Xuanling tightly, as if trying to wake him up with his body temperature, and kept shouting, "Liar! Liar! Liar!"

"Prime Minister Fang! You are the most deceitful old man in the world!"

"Wake up! We're here in Chang'an!"

"Will you not come to Liangyi Palace to discuss matters with me in the future?"

"I've even had someone sprinkle your favorite tea leaves into your teacup! I'm just waiting for you to pour some water for you!"

"My dear Fang Xiang! I can't bear to leave you!..."