Li Shimin

Once, the quirky and clever Li Lizhi, in order to shake off her escorts, randomly dashed around the city. By chance, she found this place, and the two of them hit it off instantly. She chatted happily with Li You, and some of Li You's strange words always made her burst into laughter. Moreover, she could learn many fascinating things here and enjoy great fun, while her escorts couldn't find this place at all.

Li Shimin was frightened, his face pale. The entire city immediately went on high alert, with thousands of elite soldiers clad in imposing armor flooding the streets and alleys.

However, at this moment, Tang Monk took Princess Lizhi back to Li Shimin. Although Tang Monk evaded questions, Li Shimin understood Tang Monk's character and the sudden surge in his strength. With the assurance of Tang Monk's pledge, Lizhi's safety was guaranteed. Coupled with Lizhi's earnest pleading and the display of some minor spells learned from Li You, Li Shimin chose to let it go.

Knowing how fragile mortals were in the hands of cultivators, as an emperor, Li Shimin was well aware. Establishing connections with cultivators was something he was willing to do, especially since Lizhi had encountered a formidable person. From then on, she often sneaked out to frolic in the Secular Residence with Li You. Li You treated her exceptionally well, like a beloved younger sister, showing great indulgence.

...

At this moment, looking at Li You's unfriendly expression, Li Lizhi smiled foolishly, her eyes rolling around incessantly.

“What did you say? I don't understand."

Helpless, Li You tapped her small head. "Why did you sneak out again?"

"The palace is boring. They keep making me study this and that." Princess Chang Le made a pitiful face. "It's not fun at all. It's better to come here and listen to your stories."

Li You shook his head. "You want to capture me and make me a eunuch. I won't tell you stories."

Why does he still remember that?

Li You: You say that all the time. I get scared!

Princess Chang Le tilted her little head. "No, how could I be so cruel? I just want to spend more time playing with you and be closer to you. It's your honor! There are so many people who want to get close to me. You're lucky, but you don't appreciate it. Instead, you blame me for it!"

The more Princess Chang Le spoke, the more wronged she looked. Her watery eyes seemed on the verge of tears, invoking sympathy.

"You're heartless! I showed kindness, but you don't know how to appreciate it..."

"Okay, okay, okay. If you continue, I'll be an unforgivable sinner!" Li You hurriedly interrupted, feeling a severe headache. It turned out this shameless logic had been passed down through the ages...

Princess Chang Le achieved victory, instantly bursting into a delighted smile. Li You, usually exuding a mysterious aura, appeared profound and unpredictable, almost like magic, making people involuntarily feel convinced. To win against him was one of Princess Chang Le's greatest pleasures.

With a charming smile, Princess Chang Le couldn't hide her triumphant look. "Do you know where you went wrong?"

"I don't know where I went wrong." Li You rolled his eyes.

"But I know a guest is coming!"

Again, this appearance of having everything under control!

Chang Le gritted her silver teeth, feeling very displeased.

"May I inquire if the esteemed one is present? Li Shimin of the Tang Empire seeks a meeting with the esteemed one."

A familiar voice came from outside the door, causing Princess Chang Le, who had been reveling in her triumph, to instantly stiffen. Li You mockingly looked at Chang Le without answering.

Chang Le's jade forehead broke into a cold sweat, but her body was icy and rigid.

Huh? Did the climate suddenly turn cold here?

Li You found it amusing. Had the little girl finally learned to be afraid?

"Did you betray me?" Chang Le glared fiercely, then, changing her mind, said urgently, "Forget it, you quickly hide. No, I should hide quickly. Otherwise, if Father sees me here, you'll definitely be punished, or even get your head chopped off!"

With that, Chang Le hurriedly ran into the room to hide. As Li Shimin's most beloved daughter, granted the title of princess at the tender age of eight, if Li Shimin discovered she sneaked out of the palace and hid here, an imperial rage could lead to the death of countless.

Chang Le felt frustrated, but Li You remained calm. Instead of panicking, he sat in place, looking at her hiding.

This fool!

Chang Le cursed inwardly, hoping she wouldn't be discovered. If she couldn't hide it, she could only risk being punished, or even losing favor to appeal for a milder punishment.

In the imperial family, one's heart was not one's own. If such matters were to spread, it would affect the royal dignity. If Li Shimin knew this, he would definitely be angry, and the consequences would be severe, as Chang Le mentioned!

In her heart, her Father was the greatest, and no one could defy or offend him! She completely ignored how Li Shimin had addressed Li You and himself just now and what attitude he had held.

Li You didn't say much either. After Chang Le hid herself, he waved his hand to open the door. Li Shimin, standing at the door, was admiring the engravings on the two door leaves. He felt a shock in his heart when the door opened automatically.

A miraculous technique, indeed a master!

Li You didn't know he would come at this moment, so this scene was not prearranged. His impression of Li You deepened even further.

Li Shimin suppressed his shocked expression. He straightened his attire, stepped onto the well-laid blue stones in the courtyard, and walked in. He wore a low-key, luxurious, and profound round-collared narrow-sleeved robe. Striding forward with an imposing air, few ordinary people probably dared to look him directly in the eyes. Truly, he was Emperor Taizong of Tang, an emperor who emerged from the battlefield.

Even a covert visit exuded an extraordinary aura. When facing the envoys from various nations in the court, the majesty of a great nation would undoubtedly be fully displayed.

Li You, watching Li Shimin approaching, clicked his tongue in amazement. Finally, he saw a real living emperor, which was completely different from what was portrayed on television!

After transmigrating here for so long and being trapped inside this Secular Residence, despite having absolute invincible strength here, freedom was more precious!

Initially, when he came here and learned this was the world of Journey to the West, he felt uneasy. Without any cheat, he just wanted to rely on his advanced thoughts and knowledge from his past life to become a rich and carefree nobleman and marry a few concubines—how satisfying!

However, he sadly discovered that he couldn't leave this annoying place! Then, he found out that this annoying place, which trapped him, was like his Golden Finger! Here, even without cultivating for a second, his strength skyrocketed day by day!

In just one day, he felt like he could punch a cow to death with a single blow! However, he couldn't verify it, as there was no cow here for him to punch to death. It was too bad!