The Complete Book of Immortals, Heroes, and Demons - 9

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Episode 4: Luo Cha Ye Ji / Chapter 3: Upholding Good and Punishing Evil

It was early morning, and the shops in the capital were still closed. The three walked through Andingfang and saw
dozens of stalls outside Qianfu Temple, selling all sorts of trinkets.

Qianfu Temple was originally the residence of Crown Prince Zhanghuai, Li Xian, and was converted into a temple in the fourth year of Xianheng. Li Xian was the second
son of Wu Zetian. Because of a rumor circulating in the palace that he was not Wu Zetian's son, but rather the son of her elder sister, Lady Nanbang,
Li Xian was suspicious and fearful. In the second year of Tiaolu, Ming Chongyan was murdered by bandits. Wu Zetian suspected that Li Xian was responsible, and indeed,
hundreds of suits of armor were found in the stables of the Eastern Palace. He was eventually exiled to Bazhou.

Empress Wu Zetian, still fearing his rash actions, sent Qiu Shenji to Bazhou to monitor him. Qiu Shenji misunderstood the Empress's intentions and
forced Li Xian to commit suicide. Upon learning of this, Empress Wu demoted Qiu Shenji to Prefect of Diezhou and posthumously granted him the title of Crown Prince, giving him the posthumous name of Crown Prince
Zhanghuai.

When Li Xian was Crown Prince, feeling that his mother had destroyed their mother-son bond for the sake of power, he composed
the poem "The Melon Song," which reads: "Planting melons under the yellow terrace, the melons ripen and the seeds scatter. One picking makes the melons good, a second picking makes them sparse, a third picking is still acceptable, a fourth
picking leaves only the vines." This poem uses the vines as a metaphor for his mother, and the four melons represent her four sons, hoping to awaken his mother's
understanding . However, this timeless masterpiece could not change Crown Prince Zhanghuai's fate.

Xin Xing, always fond of lively gatherings, saw something for sale and excitedly went over. But upon looking around,
he was stunned to see that everything on display was half-finished, broken, and old! Items like
patched cloth garments, tattered shoes, chipped vases, broken pots and pans—all scraps of metal, old and useless
.

The vendors were all elderly people, men and women, and some middle-aged men with
disabilities , dressed in rags. These worn-out and dilapidated things would naturally be ignored by the wealthy families of the capital,
and even ordinary people would hardly give them a second glance.

Xin Xing, seeing this scene, couldn't help but sigh deeply. Even Li Longji beside him shook his head in dismay
. Xin Xing had traveled to many places and seen many poor people, but he never expected that such a lamentable thing could exist even in this luxurious and
prosperous capital!

Yun'er felt a pang of sorrow as she watched, and whispered, "Every day at dawn, they wait outside the city gates.
Once the curfew is over and the gates open, before the street drums sound and the shops open, they gather here
to sell . Because they have no capital, all their goods are scavenged from the garbage dumps. If they're lucky, they might find
something of value, but if they're unlucky, they'll go hungry that day!"

Li Longji sighed, "These people sell here every day?"

Yun'er said, "People need to eat every day. You can go hungry for one day, but you can't go hungry for two. Before I entered
the Yang family , I suffered the same fate." "These days. Young master, you come from a noble family, perhaps you don't understand the hardships!"

Xin Xing said, "But will anyone buy these tattered things?"

Yun'er sighed and said, "Of course not many people will buy them, but some poor families will
come to help out occasionally because they are greedy for cheap goods. In fact, as long as someone will buy them and they can get a penny or two, they are already very satisfied."

The three of them came to a small stall, where they saw a blue cloth spread on the ground, covered with
pebbles . The person selling the goods was an old man of about sixty years old, with a hunched face and a haggard appearance.
It was clear at a glance that he had suffered a lot.

Xin Xing was greatly puzzled. He squatted down, picked up a pebble the size of a chicken egg, weighed it in his hand, and examined
it closely. He noticed that the pebble's surface was unusually smooth and shiny, with several red and green stripes on it, making it quite peculiar.
He asked the old man, "Old man, what is the nature of this pebble?"

The old man shook his head and said, "I don't know. I found them all on the mountain. If you like them, young master, three for one coin."

Xin Xing looked at the other pebbles, but they were all very similar. It seemed that these stones were not precious treasures,
but only had a special appearance, which was why the old man had collected them to sell. So he asked, "What are these?" "I found it! But finding such
beautiful pebbles isn't easy; you must have searched many mountains to find it!"

The old man sighed, "I can't even feed myself, and I'm too weak to support the farmers! I'm old, and my body is failing me, so I have to do some low-
investment business, picking up things to sell, hoping to earn a penny or two so I don't starve to death on the streets. It's
truly shameful!"

Li Longji asked from the side, "Don't you have any children to take care of you, sir?" The old man shook his head and said, "I used to have a son, a soldier under Chunyu Chuping, but unfortunately , he was killed by the Turks

in the battle of Yizhou . My wife lost her son so much..." "
He was too ill to recover, so he passed away, leaving only
this old man."

Xin Xing asked, "Your son died for his country, didn't you give him any reward or consolation?"

The old man shook his head and sighed, saying, "What good is this small reward! Back then, I followed
General Xue on his expedition to Goguryeo, where we defeated the Goguryeo army and captured the three cities of Nansu, Mudi, and Cangyan. In that battle, I gave away
a leg leg, and that's how I was given two taels of silver to send me back to my hometown. This pittance
isn't even enough to start a small business, otherwise, I wouldn't be in this state of destitution!"

Li Longji said, "I understand." "Old man, you are a subordinate of General Xue Rengui. My apologies, my apologies!"

The old man waved his hand and said, "That was many years ago, there's no need to mention it."

Xin Xing sighed, "Old man, back then you took up arms to protect the people and bring peace to the land, I never imagined you would end up like
this
. You are frail and still have to collect stones to make a living, it must be hard for you." He then reached into his waist pouch and found only two taels of silver on him. This silver was what he had taken from the Yang family under the guise of Yang Qiaotian. He had originally intended to use it to buy
a gift for Ziqiong, but given the current situation, he no longer thought about it. He took out all the silver and handed it to the old man, saying:
"Please accept this silver, sir. Although it's not much, it can last for a while if we live frugally."

The old man waved his hands and shook his head, saying, "This won't do. Although I'm poor, I still
have some pride. Please take back the silver, young master."

Xin Xing picked up the pebble he had just received and said, "You said these pebbles are worth three coins each, but that's just because you
don't know their value. I think this pebble is worth six or seven taels of silver. I'll buy it; it's already
a bargain for me."

The old man knew the value of the pebble perfectly well. These kinds of colorful pebbles are everywhere, and to put it bluntly, they're practically
worthless. He quickly said, "This... this isn't worth two taels of silver. You're joking, young master!"

Xin Xing smiled and said, "As long as I think it's worth it, that's fine. There's no need to haggle with me, sir."

The old man had no choice but to accept it: "Thank you very much, gentlemen."

Xin Xing put the pebble into his pocket. Just as he slowly stood up, he suddenly heard shouts and yells, followed by
several loud crashes, like objects breaking on the ground. Xin Xing looked in the direction of the sound and saw several
burly men in blue robes kicking wildly, scattering the goods on the ground. They continued to curse,
"Where did these old geezers come from? This is the main passage for Prince Dejing to enter and exit the city. How dare you set up your stall here!"

An old woman, seeing her goods being destroyed, cried out in sorrow, "Gentlemen
, please have mercy, stop kicking..."

Before she could finish speaking, one of the men yelled, "What are you babbling about? Get out of here!" He shoved
her with his large, fan-like hand. The old woman, being elderly, couldn't withstand the shove and
fell backward.

Enraged, Xin Xing saw the old woman about to fall and, without hesitation,
leaped forward like a shooting star, catching her with his right hand and helping her sit down.
Looking back, he saw several burly men still kicking and shoving at other stalls. Xin Xing's fury intensified. He drew his
double dragon staff from his waist, roared, and charged at the men.

Cries of "Ouch, ouch!" filled the air, and in an instant, more than a dozen men lay sprawled on the ground,
writhing in pain, groaning incessantly.

Xin Xing straightened his chest, stood in the middle, and cursed, "You bunch of bullies,
you won't even spare an old man! Who sent you to cause trouble?"

A burly man with thick eyebrows, though his leg was broken and his face was twitching with pain, still glared angrily and gritted his teeth, saying:
"Hmph! Boy, don't try to act tough. Even when beating a dog, you have to consider its master. We are from the Prince Dejing's mansion. How dare you be so
insolent? You're disrespecting my prince!"

Xin Xing roared. "So what if he's Prince Dejing? How can you dogs run rampant and act like tyrants under the emperor's nose!

Who exactly is this Prince Dejing? I'll find out if he has three heads and six arms to be so
domineering !"

Li Longji stepped forward and whispered in Xin Xing's ear, "Prince Dejing is Wu Sansi. He's always been autocratic and tyrannical. Otherwise,
he wouldn't have raised such lackeys."

Upon hearing the name Wu Sansi, Xin Xing immediately remembered that Ziqiong had mentioned this person. He whispered, "So it's
him. The guy who's involved with Shangguan Wan'er!"

Li Longji nodded and said softly, "Wu Sansi relies on Empress Wei's support..." Even the Emperor gives him some face.
If we offend him this time, the consequences could be dire.”

Xin Xing was born with a fiery temper, and being young and impetuous, how could he restrain himself when he saw such injustice?
Hearing Li Longji’s words, he didn’t take them seriously and said angrily, “So what if we offend him? I’d rather die than live in
dishonor. I’ll fight him to the end and see what he can do to me.”

Li Longji said, “With your martial arts skills, you naturally won’t be afraid of him. But do you know that Wu Sansi is always
arrogant and domineering? It’s hard to guarantee that he won’t take his anger out on these old folks! As soon as you leave, they will suffer
. Do you want to stay here every day to protect them?”

Xin Xing was stunned by what he said. Thinking about it, it made sense, but he couldn’t think of a solution for the moment.

Li Longji said, "If someone informs the Prince's Palace, or if officials come to interfere, it will be even more troublesome
. For safety's sake, let's escort them away from here first, so as not to make things difficult for these old folks."

Xin Xing nodded and said, "Brother, you are absolutely right. There's no time to lose, let's get out of here first."

Immediately, he notified everyone to leave while gathering their scattered belongings. The three of them, supporting the elderly and the weak,
walked out of the city gate. Several miles from Chang'an, Li Longji asked, "May I ask your name, sir? Where do you live?"

The old man replied, "My surname is Ding, and everyone knows..." "Call me Old Ding, I live in Doushui Well in the west of the city."

Li Longji took out a tael of gold and handed it to the old man selling stones, saying, "For safety's sake,
it seems we can't continue selling for now. Here's some silver; let's divide it among ourselves for now. It'll help us get by for a while, and we can
make further plans later."

Old Ding initially didn't want to accept the silver, but looking back at everyone's worried faces, he had no choice but
to accept it with a shy smile, saying gratefully, "I really... I really don't know how to thank you enough, young master. I only wish you a long and healthy life, and that you
will pass the imperial examinations soon, bringing honor to your children and wives."

Li Longji said, "Uncle Ding, you flatter me ." "Yes, I'll visit you again in a few days."

The old man bowed deeply. "I thank you both young masters on behalf of everyone. Please tell me your names so
I can pray for you and repay your kindness."

Xin Xing waved his hands haphazardly and said, "Uncle Ding, you're too kind. We did this simply because we couldn't stand those
arrogant fellows. It's getting late, and we have some things to do, so we'll take our leave now and
visit ."

Li Longji said, "Uncle Ding, remember what I said, don't set up your stall for now."

Old Ding knew the two didn't want to reveal their names. Not wanting to ask further, he bowed, leaning on his cane, and said, "I
understand your kindness, young master. Since you two gentlemen have matters to attend to, I dare not delay you. Farewell."

After walking a few feet, Xin Xing said, "Wu Sansi might send others to pursue us.
Shall we secretly escort them from behind?"

Li Longji nodded in agreement and said, "That would be fine, but why didn't we travel with them earlier?"

Xin Xing smiled and said, "Didn't you see? That Uncle Ding kept asking me all sorts of questions and was so polite, making
me feel quite uncomfortable." With that, the three of them turned back and secretly followed.

Yun'er looked at him and smiled slightly, "You two did a favor without expecting anything in return, and you didn't even want to leave your names. As the saying goes,
'Heaven rewards the virtuous, and punishes the wicked.' I believe that good people will be rewarded by Heaven." Xin Xing laughed, "

If Heaven is blessed, it won't forget my Yun'er, right, brother?"

Li Longji nodded and smiled, "Of course, brother, you are very fortunate to have such a beautiful and blessed
girl Even I am envious."

Yun'er blushed and couldn't help but pout, "I'm not talking to you anymore!"

Xin Xing said, "I've known you for a while now, brother. I don't know if you're married yet?"

Li Longji smiled and nodded, "I already have a wife and a concubine, and we have a son and a daughter. Brother, you should also work harder
and marry Ziqiong soon."

Xin Xing laughed, "Of course, let's have a contest to see who has more children."

The three of them chatted and laughed, and followed Lao Ding and the others for a while. Seeing that Wu Sansi hadn't sent anyone to chase them,
they believed they were safe and turned back the way they came.

Yun'er asked Xin Xing in a low voice, "Didn't you say you were going to buy something for Miss Ziqiong?"

Xin Xing had spent all his silver on the pebble, leaving his pockets empty. He could only smile slightly and say, "I
already bought it. Didn't you see?"

Yun'er understood his meaning and didn't ask any further questions.

The three of them returned to the Yang residence around 11:30 or 11:00 AM, just past Xin Xing's practice time. As soon as he returned, he went straight to
Linglong Pavilion. Upon seeing Ziqiong, he quickly said, "I'm sorry. I went into the city this morning to buy some things and came back late."

Ziqiong smiled and said, "You should have told Tongxia that you were late. There's no need to tell me."

Xin Xing scratched his head, took out the pebble from his pocket, and said, "I have something for you." He then
took her hand and placed the pebble in her palm.

Ziqiong gazed at the pebble in her hand and asked, "Is this what you wanted to buy this morning?"

Xinxing nodded and said, "Today marks exactly one year since we met, but unfortunately I'm penniless, terribly poor
, and can't give you anything valuable, so this is all I can give you."

Ziqiong held the pebble tightly in her palm, looking at him with tender eyes, and whispered, "Thank you, but
nothing can surpass your thoughtfulness."

Xinxing was overjoyed, grasping Ziqiong's hands tightly, and asked, "As long as you don't mind, that's fine. I was just
worried that giving you only a worthless pebble might..." "I'm sorry to upset you."

Ziqiong smiled sweetly, "You bought a pebble for two taels of silver and said it wasn't worth much."

Xin Xing was slightly taken aback, then laughed, "So...so you knew everything."

Ziqiong nodded and chuckled, "I will always remember your kindness and cherish it. What's most
precious is your chivalrous heart. Seeing your chivalrous spirit makes me truly happy."

Xin Xing laughed, "You've spoken so well, why isn't there any reward?"

Ziqiong smiled and asked, "What reward do you want? Is this alright?" She then
kissed him on the cheek.

A delicate fragrance, like orchids, wafted into Xin Xing's nose, and his heart fluttered. Taking advantage of Ziqiong's closeness,
Xin Xing quickly embraced her, their bodies instantly pressed tightly together, leaving no gaps.

Ziqiong's body went limp, nestling her curvaceous figure against him, letting Xin Xing hold her tightly.

Xin Xing gazed at Zi Qiong's peerless beauty, his eyes burning with desire, his heart pounding with lust.
He lowered his head and kissed her small lips.

Zi Qiong slowly closed her eyes, offering her tongue. She immediately felt a thick, hard object pressing firmly against her lower abdomen, pushing and rubbing against her
, arousing her intense passion. Her vaginal canal tingled with pleasure. This unbearable arousal compelled her to
hold Xin Xing tightly.

Xin Xing held Zi Qiong's head still, kissing her until she was breathless. When his right hand grasped one of her breasts,
Zi Qiong trembled violently, letting out a beautiful moan. Xin Xing caressed her through her clothes for a while, his desire
becoming uncontrollable. He quickly pulled her onto the bed and was about to remove her clothes when Zi Qiong grabbed his hands and
shook her head, saying, "Not now, you still need to practice your martial arts."

At this moment, like an arrow on a bowstring, Xin Xing was unwilling to give up. Seeing his panting breath, he loosened Zi Qiong's belt,
saying, "Dou'er can't hold back anymore, you...you have to have pity on Dou'er, let me love you properly!"

Seeing the lust in his eyes, Zi Qiong's heart softened. She gently stroked his hair and whispered, "Dou'er,
you're getting more and more clingy...Ah! Be gentle, you're hurting me..." Her front had already been lifted by Xin Xing.
Looking down, she saw him engrossed in his work, his hands cupping one of her breasts, sucking with relish.

Seeing that Zi Qiong no longer resisted, Xin Xing took her nipple into his mouth while starting to remove her clothes. Ziqiong
was extremely distressed by his actions, writhing her body to cooperate with him until Xinxing finally stripped her naked.

As Xinxing removed all his clothes, Ziqiong reached between his legs, grasping his enormous
member She found it burning hot to the touch, throbbing incessantly. She asked, "Dou'er, you're very hard. Are
you in pain?"

Xinxing nodded vigorously, exasperated, "It's killing me! Can you let me in now?"

Seeing him sweating profusely, his teeth clenched, and looking utterly pathetic, Ziqiong couldn't help but chuckle inwardly, yet also felt a pang of pity
. She willingly parted her thighs and gripped his... With his penis pressed against her vulva, Xin Xing said, "My
little one, come and take Zi Qiong... Mmm! So... so full and so comfortable, you're getting cuter and cuter..."

Xin Xing lay on top of her, letting Zi Qiong hug him tightly, and said, "I feel so good too, will
it hurt you if I go in too deep?"

Zi Qiong's eyes were full of affection, her beautiful eyes half-open, staring blankly at Xin Xing's handsome face, and she said softly, "Don't
worry about me, Zi Qiong isn't afraid of pain, as long as you're comfortable." As she spoke, she swayed her waist, trying her best to meet his thrusts.

Every time Xin Xing made love with Zi Qiong, he seemed particularly excited. After just a few thrusts, he would gradually lose himself, and
his movements would become fierce and powerful, often bringing Zi Qiong to multiple orgasms.

After more than a hundred thrusts, Xin Xing was becoming more and more vigorous, wielding his penis like the wind, deeply penetrating her flower path, and streams of nectar flowed
out with his penis, melting and splashing everywhere, making their legs wet.

Ziqiong clung helplessly to his body, letting him thrust and pound her! The narrow passage was already too small to accommodate his thick length,
which had already gripped her jade stem tightly. With such fierce and intense thrusting, the intense pleasure came wave after wave,
unstoppable.

"Mmm!" Ziqiong couldn't resist any longer, and her first climax finally arrived. Her beautiful eyes were glazed over as she stared intently
at Xinxing, saying, "Dou'er, I...I can't...I can't take it anymore. Hold me tight and let Ziqiong give all of herself to my
Dou'er! Ah, it's coming...Dou'er, I'm going to...I'm coming..."

Xinxing thrust in and out, admiring her dazed and beautiful face as she approached her climax. He felt that every frown and smile of Ziqiong was
extremely beautiful, and he couldn't help but feel inexplicably excited. He said, "Give it all to me, give me everything you have."

Ziqiong was so weak that she murmured, "I've given it all to you...I've given it all to you..."

Xinxing said, "Yes, you've given it all to me. Now it's my turn to give it to you. Do you want mine?"

Ziqiong hugged his neck tightly, "Yes...I want everything that belongs to Dou'er. Kiss me, I want you to kiss
me." Xinxing certainly wouldn't disappoint her, and the two kissed again.

Xin Xing kissed her, his hand grasping one of her breasts, kneading it vigorously. He thrust in and out hundreds more times in one breath, but
Xin Xing also felt himself running out of steam, and the urge to climax arose. He immediately increased the force of his thrusts, pumping even harder.

This fierce and relentless attack amused Zi Qiong, who murmured in his mouth, "I...I can't take it anymore,
Zi Qiong wants...I want to come!"

Xin Xing hurriedly said, "I'm almost done too, shall we do it together?"

Zi Qiong gazed at him and nodded slightly. Xin Xing thrust wildly dozens of times, his lower back went numb,
and he immediately ejaculated. Zi Qiong was scalded by the hot semen, and her vagina tightened involuntarily. She bit down on the jade dragon and sucked for a while before she also ejaculated with him.

Episode 4 (Part 3) -

Episode 4: Luo Cha Ye Ji / Part 4: Throwing the Spear

After the climax, the two embraced reluctantly. As their excitement subsided, Xin Xing kissed her delicate, smooth
cheek and whispered, "I've found that being able to do whatever I want with you is more
pleasurable . What about you? Do you feel the same way?"

Zi Qiong nodded affectionately, gently stroking his hair, and said softly, "I have no objection. As long as it's with
you, Zi Qiong is already very satisfied!"

Hearing this, Xin Xing was overjoyed. He kissed her cheek hard and laughed, "Hearing you say that
makes me happier than anything else. Zi Qiong, Xin Xing will love and cherish you for the rest of my life. Please don't leave
me, okay?"

Zi Qiong knew that she was falling deeper and deeper into Xin Xing's arms, unable to extricate herself. Hearing his words,
a sweet feeling welled up in her heart, and she nodded, saying, "Dou'er, I don't want to leave you either."

Xin Xing said excitedly, "So you're agreeing to be with me?"

Seeing his joyful and excited appearance, Zi Qiong could no longer suppress her excitement. She wrapped her arms tightly around his
neck and smiled, "How could I not agree when I see you like this!"

Xin Xing was overjoyed and said, "I'm so happy.
How about we do it again and celebrate properly?"

Zi Qiong chuckled, "Really, you're just making excuses. I'm not going to listen to you."

Without waiting for a reply, Xin Xing leaned in and kissed her cherry lips. Before Zi Qiong could react, her lover's tongue had already
invaded her mouth. "Mmm... Dou'er..." She could only say half of it before her voice was completely cut off.

Ziqiong, half-heartedly resisting, eventually melted into Xinxing's passion, becoming just as fervent as him. Their tongues
intertwined swirled, each seeking the other's sweetness. Just then, Ziqiong seemed to sense something and suddenly
withdrew her tongue. Xinxing was puzzled when Tongxia's voice suddenly rang out from beside the bed: "Sister, please forgive me for disturbing you."

The two looked over in surprise, only to see Tongxia already standing beside the bed. Ziqiong blushed instantly and quickly hugged
Xinxing tightly, afraid that Tongxia would see her body. She said, "You didn't even let me know you were coming in!"

Tongxia smiled slightly and said, "It's my fault, please don't blame me, I just had something to tell you immediately,
I really had no choice."

Hearing this, Ziqiong knew something must have happened. She quickly calculated with her fingers, slightly surprised, and then said to Xinxing,
"Dou'er, Wu Sansi has finally come to our door, he will be here soon."

Xinxing was stunned and asked in confusion, "He... how does he know I'm here? Have I been followed?"

Tongxia said, "Perhaps among those people this morning, someone recognized you as Yang Qiaotian and mistook you for him.
In any case, Wu Sansi is currently the emperor's man, you must be careful."

Xinxing remembered what happened this morning and was immediately angry: "Fine, I haven't even settled accounts with him yet, and he's already come
looking for me." Saying this, she rolled off the bed and hurriedly picked up her clothes from the ground.

Ziqiong, now exposed, hurriedly pulled the blanket over herself. Tongxia, seeing this, smiled and said, "We're
both women, why should you mind, sister?" She then turned away to avoid embarrassing Ziqiong.

The two quickly put their clothes back on. Xinxing tucked his double-dragon staff into his waistband and said, "He brought this on himself,
don't blame me."

Ziqiong added, "Wu Sansi and Shangguan Wan'er are close. Dou'er, you must be careful. It's best to
leave room for and not go too far, hindering our demon-slaying plan."

Xinxing thought it made sense and nodded in agreement. Tongxia added, "Also, you must consider the Yang family. Making enemies of
the court a big or small matter, potentially leading to the annihilation of your entire family."

Before the three even reached the main hall, they saw many Yang family members heading straight for the main hall. The hall was filled with people, each armed with a weapon, looking as if
facing a formidable enemy . After a few more steps, Yun'er rushed towards them. Upon seeing Xin Xing and the others, she exclaimed, "It's terrible! Wu Sansi has surrounded the Yang residence with a large number of soldiers, claiming he wants to see Master and you!" Xin Xing asked, "I already know. How many men do they have?" Yun'er replied, "I believe there are two or three hundred. Master sent me to inform you to go to the main hall immediately." As soon as they entered the hall, they saw it was packed with people. In the central seat, only Madam Yang sat alone; Yang Quting was nowhere to seen. As soon as everyone saw Xin Xing, they rushed over. Ma Yuanba patted Xin Xing on the shoulder and gave him a thumbs up , saying, "Well done, brother. You're brave and righteous; that's true manhood." Xin Xing asked, "You...you all know?" Xiao Que'er nodded and said, "Young Master Li and Yun'er told us everything. They even bullied the old man. They're inhuman ." Xin Xing quickly went to Madam Yang and asked, "Mother, where's Father?" Madam Yang said, "He went out to greet him with his disciples, but it's been so long, and he hasn't returned yet. It's really worrying. Dou'er, go and check on him." Xin Xing nodded quickly and said, "Dou'er will go now." As soon as he finished speaking, he hurried out of the hall, and everyone immediately followed behind. Madam Yang stopped Li Longji, saying, "Young Master Li, I know your Li family has a long-standing feud with Wu Sansi. It's truly unwise for you and your sister to appear in public. You and your sister should probably stay away." Indeed, the Li and Wu families had a long-standing grudge. Empress Wei, colluding with Wu Sansi, monopolized the court and used her cousin Wei Wen to wield real power. Empress Wei was constantly wary of the Li family and Princess Taiping, and frequently framed Li Longji's father, Li Dan, before the emperor. Fortunately, the emperor and his sister-in-law were very friendly, and he ignored Empress Wei's accusations. Li Longji hesitated for a moment. Although he wasn't afraid of swords or Wu Sansi, for the sake of his father and the entire Li family, he had to hesitate. After much deliberation and weighing the pros and cons, he could only nod in agreement and bid farewell to Madam Yang with his sister, Shu Rou, leaving the hall. Xin Xing strode quickly, with Zi Qiong and Tong Xia following closely behind. Ma Yuanba and his wife, the Gong siblings, Yang Jingxiu, Yun'er, and others followed behind. Stepping out of the square in front of the house, one sees that the Yang Clan disciples are already arrayed around the square, standing in formation, ready for battle. Reaching the main gate, one sees Yang Quting standing tall and imposing, his hands behind his back, his expression extremely solemn and dignified, exuding the air of a chivalrous hero. On either side of Yang Quting stand six Yang Clan masters, gazing intently at the rows of soldiers before them.

Xin Xing hurried forward to Yang Quting and said, "Father, one should take responsibility for one's own actions. This matter originated from
Dou'er , so please do not interfere. I will handle it myself."

Yang Quting stroked his beard and shook his head, "Dou'er, you are mistaken. Wu Sansi sent someone to specifically request to see you and me.
How can stand aside? Besides, your matter is the Yang family's matter. No matter how big the matter is, my son and I will face
it side by side."

Xin Xing was deeply moved upon hearing this. He glanced around at the soldiers in front of him and saw that they all had swords hanging at their waists, surrounding the Yang residence
tightly. In the middle stood a young officer, wearing a chainmail armor, around thirty years old. Judging from his
age alone, he was definitely not Wu Sansi. Xin Xing muttered to himself, then asked Yang Quting, "Wu Sansi doesn't seem to be
here. Where are his men?"

Yang Quting replied, "These are all the vanguard, here to establish their authority. His men haven't arrived yet."

Xin Xing snorted, "What a big shot." Just then, a dozen or so riders slowly approached. Xin Xing looked
up and saw a
middle-aged . He had an arrogant and self-assured demeanor, looking down on everyone. Xin Xing thought, "This must be Wu Sansi. What
an arrogant and disdainful fellow. Today I must teach him a lesson."

In the blink of an eye, Wu Sansi had led his riders to the front of Yang's residence. The dozen or so riders were all dressed as military officers,
giving orders with an air of superiority. It was clear at a glance that they were people who relied on their status and power. When the officer in the blue robe saw Wu Sansi, he quickly ordered
his soldiers to make way for him.

Seeing Wu Sansi's imposing manner, Yang Quting frowned, took two steps forward, and bowed, saying, "I am Yang Quting, greetings to Your Highness.
Your Highness 's arrival at the Yang family is a great honor.

" Wu Sansi glared with his tiger-like eyes and shouted in a deep voice, "So this is Yang Quting! You dare to let your son commit violence and act recklessly
! Do you know your crime? Men! Seize all these men!"

The young officer obeyed the order and waved his hand. Instantly, a clanging sound rang out, and dozens of soldiers drew their swords and
rushed forward. Seeing that he wouldn't allow him a single word of explanation and immediately ordered the arrest, Yang Quting was at a loss.
To resist would be tantamount to open rebellion; to remain inactive meant to helplessly await death!

Just as Yang Quting was in a dilemma, he suddenly saw a figure flash beside him. It was Xin Xing. Yang Quting was startled and
was about to shout to stop him when a shadow shot out and rushed into the ranks of the government troops. Two double-dragon staffs were swung horizontally and vertically,
followed by a series of howls and wails. Groups of government troops fell, and even the dozen or so people on horseback were pulled off
their mounts . In the blink of an eye, dozens of people lay on the ground, rolling and groaning, and it was impossible to tell
where they were injured.

Wu Sansi, riding on horseback, saw everything clearly and could not believe what he was seeing. He was immediately terrified, his face turned pale and his lips turned
white. He shouted in a trembling voice, "Someone...someone...stop him!" As soon as he finished speaking,
he suddenly felt a tightness on the back of his collar and was lifted up. Just as he was shocked, he suddenly felt his feet on the ground. Before he could recover from his shock,
he realized that there was someone next to him.

Xin Xing released Wu Sansi's collar, his right hand swiftly moving to grasp the pulse point on Wu Sansi's wrist. Wu Sansi immediately
felt weak all over, unable to muster any strength, and exclaimed in surprise, "You...you..."

Xin Xing smiled slightly and said in a low voice, "If you don't want to be humiliated here, listen to me. Tell
them all to step back. If you don't listen, don't blame me for being impolite."

Although Wu Sansi was unwilling, he understood the current situation; it was a matter of life and death, forcing him to submit. He could
only glare angrily and shout loudly, "All of you stop! Stand aside!"

Seeing the prince fall into the enemy's hands, the soldiers were all hesitant to act rashly and quickly stepped aside.

Xin Xing grasped Wu Sansi's wrist and laughed loudly, "It was just a small misunderstanding between the Prince and me, you don't need to
be surprised . Hey! What just happened? Why are so many people lying on the ground? What are you all standing there for? Quickly help
them up, the Prince will surely reward you handsomely later. Don't you think so, Your Highness?"

Wu Sansi snorted but remained silent.

Xin Xing leaned close to his ear and smiled, "I've already given you plenty of face, so don't put on this act.
At least put on a show. Do you want me to strip you naked and hang you at the Vermilion Bird Gate?"

Wu Sansi, a prince for decades, had never heard such treasonous and rebellious words. He was instantly
enraged and roared, "You dare?"

Xin Xing laughed, "Why wouldn't I dare? Come with me, I'm going to settle this score with you today."

Wu Sansi said, "Say what you have to say here."

Xin Xing said, "Fine, you said it, but think carefully. I'm known for my loose tongue; if I say anything
unpleasant, you might..." "Don't blame me, you brought this on yourself, you can't blame anyone else."

Wu Sansi was startled upon hearing this, thinking that this kid was really talking nonsense in front of everyone, which was extremely inappropriate.
He immediately said, "I'll go with you, I'm sure you won't dare to do anything to me."

Xin Xing took Wu Sansi's hand and loudly said to the soldiers, "The prince and I have something to discuss privately. You
can wait outside. If you get impatient, you can leave." Then he said to Yang Quting, "Father,
let's go in, don't pay attention to these people."

Yang Quting inwardly cursed. He knew Wu Sansi's character better than anyone. If the court blamed him
, it wouldn't be a joke. Thinking of this, his face became gloomy and pale.

Seeing this, Ziqiong whispered, "Uncle Yang, don't worry, Dou'er will definitely handle this
. I guarantee that after today, Wu Sansi will never dare to harass the Yang family again."

Yang Quting, however, dared not fully believe Ziqiong's words and shook his head, sighing, "I hope so!"

Xin Xing, arm in arm with Wu Sansi, entered the hall, his demeanor calm and friendly. Those unaware of the situation would have thought the two were
old friends. Xin Xing said to Yang Quting, "Father, I want a quiet room."

Yang Quting nodded and said to Yun'er, "Take the young master to the back room."

Yun'er nodded and said yes. Xin Xing winked at Ziqiong and Tongxia, signaling them to go with him.

Upon arriving at the room, Xin Xing said, "Yun'er, you go back first, and tell them not to let anyone else
near here." Yun'er responded and turned to leave.

After Yun'er closed the door, Xin Xing released Wu Sansi and pointed to the stool, saying, "Your Highness, please sit down first,
let's talk properly."

Wu Sansi's face turned ashen with anger. He snorted and roared, "I have nothing to say to you.
Aren't you afraid of having your family wiped out by this pretense?"

Xin Xing laughed, "If you don't want to suffer, then sit down obediently. If I have to take action, I'm afraid your old body..."
"Your bones might not be able to withstand it, do you hear me?"

Wu Sansi had no choice but to sit down reluctantly. Xin Xing and the other two also sat down. Tongxia
smiled and said, "Your Highness, the Yang Clan of Guanzhong is a major sect in the martial arts world. In Guanzhong alone, they control eight sects and twenty-six
factions, with at least ten thousand members. We martial arts people live a life of constant danger,
what left unsaid."

Xin Xing laughed and said, "Did you hear me? Actually, today's matter is a trivial matter. It's just that you,
Your Highness, have always been arrogant and domineering, thinking that just because you are a prince, you are invincible and that everyone should be afraid of you!
Let me tell you, not to mention you, even the emperor himself is not in my eyes." "Whoever offends me will
suffer the consequences ."

Wu Sansi was furious: "What a bold dog! How dare you offend the current emperor!"

Xin Xing said: "So what if I offended him? I've cursed the emperor more than once. Haven't you cursed him in your heart?
Not only have you cursed him in your heart, but you've also put a huge green hat on his head. Speaking of offending the emperor, I believe you're no less than
me."

Wu Sansi was hit where it hurt by Xin Xing's words. He immediately stood up and shouted: "How dare you!"

Tongxia smiled and pointed her jade hand at his leg. Wu Sansi's legs went weak

and he sat down with a "plop". He had never seen such powerful martial arts before and was terrified.

Xin Xing laughed, "This is nothing special. The Yang family has many more powerful martial arts."

Wu Sansi's eyes widened, and he said, "You...you are all monsters!"

Xin Xing said, "Whether you are a monster or not is fine. I'm making this clear to you now. I called you in to talk to you
so that you, as a prince, wouldn't lose face in public. After this, you can continue to be the Prince of Dejing.
If you are still resentful and want to cause trouble for my Yang family, don't blame me. The emperor might not want your life,
but I'm different. Taking your life is as easy as turning my hand. If you don't believe me, feel free to try. As the saying goes,
if you beat a dog into a dead end, it will surely bite back. I believe you understand this principle." "Understand?" Wu

Sansi pondered silently, thinking to himself, "I'm in a dangerous situation now, it's best to swallow my anger. My
priority is to get out of here. I'm determined to get my revenge today. We'll see!"

Xin Xing scrutinized him intently, noticing his eyes darting around, and guessed what was going on. He smiled
slightly , stood up, and said, "Your Highness's arrival is an honor. I forgot to serve tea. I'm sure Your Highness is thirsty
. Please wait a moment while I go out and give the order."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xin Xing walked towards the door. Unexpectedly, instead of pushing the door open, he used a flying
teleportation technique, his body suddenly passing through the door and disappearing in the blink of an eye.

Wu Sansi was speechless, never having seen anything like it before, and was too frightened to utter
a sound.

Zi Qiong and Tong Xia knew that Xin Xing was intentionally showing off his skills, and couldn't help but smile secretly. Ziqiong secretly used her magic to calculate that
Wu Sansi was still depressed and resentful. She knew that if she didn't convince him, he would definitely come back to cause trouble. She immediately gave Tongxia
a wink.

Tongxia naturally understood her meaning and smiled, "This humble woman has just made some pastries. If Your Highness doesn't mind,
let me go and fetch them for you to try." Before Wu Sansi could reply, a flash of red light appeared, and Tongxia had
disappeared without a trace , leaving only Ziqiong and Wu Sansi in the room.

Wu Sansi cried out in surprise, pointing at Tongxia's seat, "Where...where is she?"

Ziqiong smiled, "These are all secret techniques of my Yang family. What you saw before is called 'Passing Through the Door

,' and what you just saw is called 'Flash in Mid-Air.' And this move of mine is called 'Arrow Piercing the Clouds.'"
She then raised her hand and pointed into the air, and a golden light shot out from her fingertip. A large wooden pillar in the distance swooshed and
a small hole, more than three inches deep, was shot into it.

Wu Sansi was stunned by this miraculous sight.

Ziqiong said, "These trivial skills are truly laughable to Your Highness. Although our Yang family's martial arts may not
be the best in the world, they can be considered a unique style. In addition to swordsmanship, these kinds of tricks are
essential skills for Yang family disciples. The three of us are still young and haven't mastered them yet. If our sect leader were to use them,
that would be truly impressive."

Wu Sansi felt a chill run down his spine, thinking, "If I offend them, what if they use something like passing through doors
or flashing into my room and then pointing at me...?" He
dared not think any further. At the same time, he secretly rejoiced that the kid hadn't used his full strength, or he would
be dead!

But little did he know that, apart from these three, no one else in the Yang family could possess such miraculous skills
.

Just then, Xin Xing suddenly passed through the wall and entered, smiling as he sat back down, saying, "Your Highness, please
wait ; the fragrant tea will be served shortly."

Wu Sansi's arrogance was greatly diminished, and he could only remain silent. At this moment, the door opened slightly, and Yun'er
entered , serving the fine tea one by one, along with a plate of five-colored sunflower cakes, saying, "Please enjoy, Your Highness." Then she bowed
and left the room.

Wu Sansi looked embarrassed, somewhat unable to shake off his embarrassment. Suddenly, a flash of red light appeared before his eyes, and Tongxia
reappeared in her true form, sitting gracefully in front of him, smiling, "Your Highness, please don't be so polite
. How about trying these pastries from your younger sister?" Wu Sansi dared not try them and quickly declined.

Xin Xing didn't press the matter, and smiled, "Your Highness is still angry and determined to make trouble for my Yang family. When
you sleep each night, make sure to have plenty of people guarding the house inside and outside, and ideally, have people guarding the head and foot of your bed as well. That might ensure your
safety for a while. However, you can guard against me for a day, but not for a year or two. If I come looking for you, I doubt you'll be able
to escape."

Zi Qiong continued, "Your Highness lives in constant fear; what's the point of such a life?
It's not worth it for such a small matter today. Perhaps we should all..." "Let's shake hands and make peace. Let's pretend today's events never happened. As the saying goes, '
No fight, no friendship.' If we meet again in the future, we can still be friends. Do you really want to become enemies?" Wu Sansi, having witnessed the three men's martial arts skills, knew he couldn't fight them head-on. Seeing Ziqiong's humble and yielding tone, he decided to back down, saying, "The three of you are highly skilled in martial arts. I have always been respectful of the virtuous and talented. Alright! Let's let today's matter rest." Xin Xing said, "And the old man selling his wares at Qianfu Temple, I believe Your Highness won't interfere anymore. If Your Highness..."

"Your Highness, could you bestow some capital upon them as compensation for the damage they caused? I wonder if Your Highness would grant this request?"

Wu Sansi nodded and said, "Young Master is indeed a benevolent person. Very well, I will allocate a place for
them , and the money will not be a problem."

Xin Xing stood up and bowed deeply: "I thank Your Highness on behalf of these old folks!"

Episode 4, Part 4 (End)

Episode 4: Luo Cha Ye Ji / Episode 5: The Amorous Daughter-in-

Law As dawn broke and the sun rose, thousands of golden rays illuminated the imperial capital of Chang'an.

To the west of the East Market was Pingkang Ward, which was under the jurisdiction of Wannian County. In the northwest corner, it was conveniently located close to the imperial city.
Since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, many princes, ministers, and high-ranking officials had lived here. This was all because Pingkang Ward was close to the East Market and
the area around the East Gate, from north to south, it became a gathering place for prostitutes and the location of the city's famous "brothels.
" As a result, Pingkang Ward was even more bustling.

Teahouses and taverns were everywhere; brothels and pleasure houses were everywhere, with one every five steps and another every ten, filled
with the sounds of music and revelry all night long. Locals called it a "hotbed of debauchery."

Prince Dejing, Wu Sansi, owned several residences in Chang'an. One was located in Jincheng Ward south of Qianfu Temple,
and another was situated at the northern end of Pingkang Ward. His residence was as luxurious as a palace, with soaring eaves, painted
beams and carved pillars, gilded doors and windows, and white jade ornaments—a testament to immense labor and extravagant luxury.

At this moment, the sun shone brightly through the window, and behind the brocade curtains, the powerful
Prince Dejing still embraced a beautiful woman, fast asleep.

This Grand Master of the Palace, a high-ranking official of the first rank, actually skipped the morning court session,
truly disregarding the emperor. Just as he was lost in his dreams, a melodious, scolding voice rang out from outside the room: "
What? Even I, the princess, can't come in? Are you courting death?"

A pitiful woman's voice said, "Princess... it's... it's the prince's orders that no one should
disturb us, this servant really..."

Wu Sansi was immediately awakened by the noise outside the door. He was about to lash out when he heard the word "Princess,"
and knew that Princess Anle had arrived. His thick eyebrows furrowed, and he said loudly, "Let the princess in."
As soon as he finished speaking, a person entered the room. Upon closer inspection, it was a charming and beautiful woman with stunning looks
, staring at the two people on the bed with her bright, clear eyes.

She appeared to be about eighteen or nineteen years old, with a slender figure, dressed in a sheer, feathered garment, cinched at the waist with a sash embroidered with dragon patterns.
Her full, firm breasts were partially exposed beneath the low-cut satin dress of the Tang Dynasty palace, highlighting her radiant skin and alluring beauty.

Princess Anle, seeing her father-in-law before her, couldn't help
but glare at him with anger, and said coquettishly, "Well, you can't even go a day without a woman! The sun is high in the sky, and you're still embracing a woman, lost in your own pleasure. Do you know what a big mess you
've made in the palace?"

Since Princess Anle married Wu Sansi's son, Wu Chongxun, her willful temper had not only remained unchanged but had become even
more outrageous . In her eyes, apart from her mother, Empress Wei, she held no one in high regard, not even the current
emperor, let alone her father-in-law.

Although Wu Sansi wielded immense power, he still tolerated this willful princess to some extent. It wasn't that he was afraid of her,
but rather that she held considerable value for him.

Upon hearing her say that a major incident had occurred in the palace, he was startled and quickly stood up, patting
the naked and urging her to leave first.

This beautiful woman was Wu Sansi's sixth concubine. Because of her delicate appearance and skillful seduction, she was usually
favored by Wu Sansi. Yesterday, she had been angered by Xin Xing and vented her resentment on her that evening.

Faced with this beautiful princess, this concubine naturally felt inferior. And daring
not she hurriedly put on her clothes and left the room.

After she left, Wu Sansi asked Princess Anle, "What important matter is it?"

Princess Anle came to him in a few steps, her eyes already brimming with tears, and said, "You only know how
to play with women, and you don't care about your daughter-in-law's life or death. Father... he made Li Chongjun the Crown Prince this morning."

Upon hearing this, Wu Sansi was first taken aback, then his large eyes rolled a few times in their sockets, and he shook his head, saying,
"I thought the Emperor was just saying it, but I didn't expect him to actually do it. How could such a big thing happen without the Emperor
even informing me!"

Upon hearing this, Princess Anle couldn't help but let her tears flow freely, and she stamped her foot, saying, "It's just that Fourth Uncle and Aunt Taiping.
They kept nagging Father, saying that the matter of establishing a Crown Prince is related to the stability of the court and cannot be taken lightly
. Can you believe it?"

The matter of the Emperor establishing a Crown Prince had already been the talk of the town in the court and the inner palace recently. Li Chongjun was
born . When Empress Wei heard of this, she wanted to stop it, but her only son, Li Chongrun,
had been killed by Wu Zetian a few years earlier, leaving her speechless.

Princess Anle, however, was different. She had always been favored by her parents and was Empress Wei's legitimate daughter. In her heart, she
believed that since her brother was dead, she should be the crown prince. If a woman couldn't be crown prince, why
could her grandmother, Wu Zetian, be?

In fact, her father, Emperor Li Xian, also wanted to agree to her request. He asked the Grand Secretary Wei Yuanzhong, "I want to make
Princess Anle the Crown Princess. Do you agree?"

However, Wei Yuanzhong shook his head and said, "It would be unprecedented for a princess to be the Crown Princess. Moreover, if she really became
the Crown Princess, how would the Imperial Son-in-Law address her? This old minister believes that is unacceptable." Li Xian simply
nodded and smiled.

When this reached Princess Anle's ears, she was instantly enraged. She rushed to Emperor Li Xian and berated him,
"What kind of person is that Wei Yuanzhong? This foolish minister doesn't even consider that since his mother is emperor, why can't her
granddaughter emperor too?"

Seeing his beloved daughter's fury, Emperor Li Xian could only smile and say, "Let me think about it some more, okay?"
He then coaxed and persuaded her until Princess Anle calmed down somewhat.

Emperor Li Xian had eight daughters, and his seventh daughter, Princess Anle, was not only exceptionally beautiful and possessed unparalleled
charm, but also remarkably intelligent. Emperor Zhongzong and Empress Wei cherished her
dearly . There is an unforgettable story behind this favored daughter of heaven.

When Empress Wu Zetian was alive, she installed Li Xian as emperor. His wife, Lady Wei, named Wei Xiang
, was from Wannian County, Jingzhao Prefecture. Her grandfather, Wei Hongbiao, had served as a military officer in the Cao Prince's court during the reign of Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin. Her father, Wei Xuanzhen,
was then a military advisor in Puzhou, a low-ranking official of the eighth grade. After Li Xian ascended the throne, he promoted Wei Xuanzhen to the position of governor of Yuzhou.

He was appointed a fourth-rank local official. However, Empress Wei was still not satisfied and demanded that her husband transfer her father back to the capital to serve as a Grand Councilor. This position was equivalent to that of the Chancellor, the Grand Secretary, and the Minister of War. This time, however, things didn't go smoothly. Chancellor
Pei Yan strongly opposed it, arguing that Wei Xuanzhen's sudden promotion without merit would be difficult to accept and would damage the court's
prestige .

But Li Xian, newly enthroned, was oblivious to the changing times and the limitations of his position.
Empress Wei, while undeniably beautiful, had been a woman of loose morals since childhood .
Even after marrying Li Xian, she had many men around her. She was shrewd, strong-willed, and liked to show off.
Compared to the weak and incompetent Li Xian, she was overwhelmingly dominant, and Li Xian largely relied on her for decisions, big or small.
Empress seeing someone obstructing her path, flew into a rage, forgetting her powerful and ruthless mother-in-law
, Wu Zetian. She began to instigate her husband day and night, often saying, "As the emperor, do you have to listen to others' opinions even for a promotion?"

One morning at court, Pei Yan still insisted on disagreeing. Li Xian grew increasingly angry, thinking
that if he didn't , how could he remain emperor? He angrily retorted, "You don't need to say anything
more. Even if I were to give the entire empire to Wei Xuanzhen, you would have no right to interfere, let alone a mere courtier."

Pei Yan, seeing his foolish words, didn't argue further and went to the Empress Dowager to explain.
Wu Zetian, being who she was, knew that Li Xian's words were merely a fit of anger; even if he wanted to give up the empire, she
knew he didn't have the ability. But she never expected that her son, who was always timid as a mouse, would
utter emperor. If he grew any stronger, he would be difficult to control. Knowing she couldn't be careless,
she conceived the idea of deposing the emperor.

In February of the first year of the reign of Emperor Sisheng, Wu Zetian suddenly appeared in the imperial court, summoned all the officials, announced the emperor's demotion to Prince of Luling, and
ordered the courtiers to remove Li Xian from the throne.

This time, Li Xian was truly at a loss, stammering, "I...what crime have I committed?"

Wu Zetian glared at him: "Didn't you want to hand over the empire? This is your crime!" Li Xian
was speechless . He hadn't expected that he would lose the throne after only two months, and be
branded a criminal.

Not long after, Li Xian and his wife were exiled to Junzhou, and then moved to Fangzhou. The family
had only two old, dilapidated carts, and apart from the clothes they wore, they had nothing.

Empress Wei was already pregnant at the time, and she carried her large belly on the journey. The guards escorting prisoners didn't care if you were a former
king or general; if you didn't offer bribes, you'd suffer.

Even though Li Xian was the emperor, these guards didn't care. Since Empress Wu dared to offend you, they dared
to punish you. But this pair of fallen nobles didn't know to offer bribes, and they
truly .

One day, they had to set off early in the morning. Around noon, Empress Wei suddenly felt abdominal pain, and it seemed she was about to
give birth . But there was no village in sight, no mountain stronghold behind. Seeing his wife in such agony, Li Xian could only plead with
the constables, "The princess is about to give birth. Please, gentlemen, have mercy and allow her a moment's rest?"

The two constables frowned deeply and said angrily, "If she's going to give birth, hurry up! We'll give you
two hours. If she doesn't give birth soon, we won't be able to wait any longer. If we don't reach the post station, where will we eat and stay tonight?"

Hearing this, Li Xian nodded hurriedly, "I'll be quick, I'll be quick..."

The two constables didn't say anything more to him and walked towards a large tree. One of the constables laughed, "He says she'll give birth
, and she'll give birth? He makes it sound so easy." But as soon as he finished speaking, a loud cry came from behind. The constables looked
at each other, speechless.

Although Li Xian was the father of several children, as a prince, he had never done such a thing before, and was inevitably flustered,
not knowing what to do with the infant. Fortunately, his wife was strong and bit off the umbilical cord with her teeth. She then said to Li Xian
, "Quickly take off your clothes and wrap the baby up." Upon hearing this, Li Xian hurriedly took off his clothes and wrapped the baby. Empress Wei held the infant and
began to breastfeed.

The servants, seeing how quickly she gave birth, as if it were as easy as defecating, couldn't help but be astonished. They gathered around and
whispered themselves, wondering if it was the mountain god's blessing, otherwise, how could giving birth to a baby be so easy? One man said, "
Just looking at this, I bet Your Highness will have good fortune in the future, there's no doubt about it."

Another man said, "You're right, it seems we should treat them well after the birth, or we'll suffer."

Not long after, Li Xian came over to call them to set off. The constables rushed forward, their faces
changing , and said with a smile, "Your Highness, there's no need to rush. The Princess Consort has just given birth, she should rest more. If you need
anything from us, Your Highness, just give the order."

Li Xian was greatly puzzled and couldn't understand why. He said, "Today,
thanks to all of you brothers, everything has gone smoothly. If we have good days ahead, I will definitely repay you."

Hearing this, everyone knelt down in unison and said, "Thank you, Your Highness!" Empress Wei
saw this and couldn't help but laugh.

A constable asked, "Is she a prince or a princess?"

Li Xian replied, "She is my seventh daughter."

The man quickly said, "So she's a princess! That's wonderful! Does she have a name yet?"

Empress Wei, in the carriage, said, "How about we call her Guo'er? What do you think?"

Li Xian stroked his beard and smiled, "Yes, yes, that's a good name. What do you all think?" Everyone nodded in agreement.
Li Xian then said, "Guo'er was born with good fortune, so it seems this daughter will bring good luck."

Sure enough, Guo'er not only grew up to be exceptionally beautiful, but just as Li Xian had predicted, her family was eventually brought back to the palace by Empress Wu Zetian, and
Li Xian subsequently regained the throne.

Hearing this, Wu Sansi secretly pondered, thinking, "Li Chongjun has always been at odds with me.
Now that he's in power, although he won't directly hinder my plans, he's still a constant worry. Besides, what right does this boy have to sit in
this position? If I don't remove him, what future will the Wu family have?"

With this thought, he said to Princess Anle, "My dear Guo'er, don't be sad. You must know the Emperor is always
muddle-headed . I can't let Li Chongjun sit here so easily. Don't worry, I'll take care of everything
. As for the court officials, with just a word from me, how dare they disobey? Taking back the Crown Prince's position is a piece of
cake. Go back to the palace and tell your mother to put more pressure on your father. I don't believe we can't bring that guy down. Guo'er,
don't cry anymore. Your father hasn't shown you any affection in a long time. Come here, let me have
some fun with you today."

Guo'er pouted and glared at him, saying, "You always like this. My father-in-law is no ordinary man. He takes
someone's mother and doesn't even spare her daughter."

Wu Sansi leered, "Who told my daughter-in-law to be so pretty and cute? My son and I can both give you
pleasure at the same time, and you still say such sarcastic things."

Guo'er swayed her slender waist and sat on the bed, saying, "Who wants your big son? If it weren't for my mother
and son making me marry him, I wouldn't want him." Although this was said half in jest, Wu Sansi felt
it was not right. He frowned and his face darkened.

Seeing this, Guo'er realized she had gone too far, so she smiled slightly at him and pressed her curvaceous body
close to his, saying, "Don't be like that. You know I like to joke around.

But you, you big guy, made me so angry this morning that I was half dead. That's why I
said those things."

Wu Sansi asked, "What did he do this time? You two love to bicker!" Wu Sansi reached out and pulled her
into his arms , his strange hand slowly roaming over her body, making Guo'er weak all over and slowly collapse.

Guo'er gave a soft "hmm," panting, "You...you good son, you don't know how angry I am.
When I told him about this, do you know what he said? He said that as a woman, how could I possibly compete for the title of Crown Princess
? It's all a waste of effort, like trying to fill a basket with water. Isn't he awful?"

Wu Sansi laughed, "That boy just loves to pour cold water on things. Don't take it to heart." As he spoke, he started
to pull off her belt. Guo'er didn't pretend and simply started doing it herself. In no time, she
was as naked as Wu Sansi.

Although Wu Sansi was over fifty, he was strong and muscular. When it came to playing with women, it was his specialty.
Not to mention his wives and concubines at home, just this young wife beside him, his mother Empress Wei, Li Xian's concubine Shangguan
Wan'er, and some concubines in the harem—he had no fewer than a dozen women around him. And all the women he played with were
famous beauties of the time, noble ladies in the palace. Whatever he wanted, he could get his hands on.

In truth, with his imposing appearance—thick eyebrows, high cheekbones, and a full beard—he was certainly more imposing than handsome,
yet he still attracted a multitude of women who were completely at his mercy. This was quite a story. Wu Sansi not only possessed
extraordinary treasures but also had exceptionally strong sexual prowess. Every woman who had a relationship with him lingered in remembrance.

Take, for example, the willful princess Li Guo'er. After experiencing his pleasure two years ago, she realized that
her father-in-law was several times more powerful than her own son. No wonder even her mother was infatuated with Wu Sansi
.

Wu Sansi gently placed Guo'er on the couch, gazing at her youthful and alluring body. A surge of lust immediately rose from
his . He leaned forward, his bearded face brushing against her neck before pressing against her delicate, alabaster-like
face. Guo'er

trembled as his rough beard brushed against her, and she closed her beautiful eyes, saying, "Good man, my good father-in-law
, your daughter-in-law can't take it anymore, please stop teasing me, okay?"

Wu Sansi seemed not to hear her at all, ignoring her completely, and only pressed himself closer to her. He smelled her cheeks, temples, and
hair, all the way to her ears, inhaling the strange fragrance she exuded, which made Guo'er shiver repeatedly,
yet she was powerless against him.

Guo'er couldn't resist and gasped, "No, you're making me so itchy, so uncomfortable..."

Wu Sansi buried his head and said, "Who told my daughter-in-law to smell so good? Did you do it with my son last night?" As he spoke,
his right hand slowly moved down, sliding to her breasts, and he could clearly feel her heartbeat quicken. With a slight movement, his large hand covered her
youthful and full breasts.

"Mmm..." Guo'er let out a satisfied moan, her chest arching upwards to meet his unrestrained
caresses. She gasped, "This... what does this have to do with you? Ah! So comfortable, you just love to torment people. Hurry up,
Guo'er already wants you so much."

Wu Sansi chuckled inwardly, thinking, "Like mother, like daughter. This little slut,
if I don't make you scream and cry today, you won't know what I'm capable of." His lips slid across her pretty face, kissing her
chin , then slowly moving down to kiss her high, firm breasts. He then rubbed his stiff, brush-like beard against her
tender, red nipples.

Guo'er shuddered several times, the tingling sensation itching to her very bones. She involuntarily arched her head back, her small mouth opening and
closing repeatedly.

As Wu Sansi teased her with unrestrained passion, he raised his lecherous eyes, staring intently at his beautiful wife. The more he looked, the more
exquisite and alluring she seemed. Her exquisite features were beautiful in every way. Of all the beauties he had ever encountered, besides
Shangguan Wan'er, this willful princess was arguably the most beautiful. Just then, a sudden thought
flashed through his mind: Ziqiong's beauty had suddenly appeared. Wu Sansi sighed inwardly, "If we're talking about beauty, that girl is still
the best!"

At this moment, Guo'er could no longer suppress the turmoil within her. She tightly embraced Wu Sansi's cheek, swaying her
upper body and rubbing her breasts against his face, pleading, "My good man, my good father-in-law, if you keep
doing this to Guo'er, I'll die! Please, just give it to me, please put it in!"

Wu Sansi laughed, "It's not that easy. I haven't even had my fill of your body yet. Who told you
to come to my door so early in the morning and ruin my sweet dreams?"

Guo'er couldn't bear it any longer and said angrily, "Fine, I beg you, but don't expect me to give it to you again."

Wu Sansi laughed, "You said it, so don't regret it later." As he spoke, he
slowly down until he reached her dripping wet spot, which was already soaking wet. Her two plump and luscious
lips trembled incessantly. How could he resist such a tender and alluring thing? He immediately leaned in and began
to suckle passionately.

As he licked her sensitive spots, Guo'er's legs trembled with pleasure, her body convulsing, and she moaned
incessantly. What excited her most was the rough, stiff bristles constantly scraping against her tender flesh;
the double stimulation made her dizzy and lightheaded.

Wu Sansi, however, was licking with great enthusiasm, his serpentine tongue probing and darting about, driving Guo'er to insatiable
desire . Her hips swayed wildly, and she gasped for breath.

Seeing her uncontrollable lust, Wu Sansi knelt down and lewdly said, "My good wife, you've had your fill;
it's time to let me have my turn."

Since returning to the capital with her parents, Guo'er had witnessed much lewdness and was deeply influenced by it
. She had become a sensible person. Before marrying Wu Chongxun, she had already indulged in debauchery and promiscuity in the palace, unaware of the dangers of promiscuity.
Having served countless palace servants and guards, she had long been quite adept at charming men. Seeing Wu Sansi say this, she immediately propped
herself up, gently extended her jade-like hand, and slowly brought his large, thick treasure to her lips.

Episode 4, Part 5 (Complete

) Episode 4: Luo Cha Ye Ji / Part 6: False Accusation of the Fifth Prince

Wu Sansi stood tall and straight, looking at the pretty daughter-in-law. He saw her using both her hands and mouth,
performing a series of sucking and licking with exceptional skill and proficiency. He thought to himself, "This girl is so young, yet she has such skill. She
is truly a slut. It's hard for Chongxun to have such a cuckolded son, and he still has to swallow his anger. Today, I, as
her father-in-law, will avenge you and teach you a lesson, you slut."

Before he finished thinking, he suddenly felt his penis tighten, and a tongue was pressing against his urethra, making waves of sourness rush up
his spine . "Good! Your licking skills have indeed improved a lot. Do you really want to suck it out?"

The girl smiled as she looked up with the huge thing in her mouth, then buried her head in her work again, licking and washing the penis back and forth.
Wu Sansi kept shouting "Wow!" His lust grew stronger and stronger. After the music finished, he quickly pushed Guo'er onto the couch and said, "Quickly
spread your legs so your father-in-law can have some fun."

Guo'er smiled at him, automatically spreading her jade legs wide, displaying her rosy and luscious flower hole before him, and
said in a sweet voice, "My good husband, is this alright?"

Wu Sansi laughed and said, "Why are you calling me husband? If my son hears this, won't he be furious?"

Guo'er smiled slightly, "You still say that? It's all because you're disrespectful to your elders, not even sparing your daughter-in-law,
coming to play with people every three to five days."

Wu Sansi gripped his penis tightly, rubbing it against the entrance, and said, "Don't talk nonsense
. Who came to whom these days? You always come to the door yourself. Don't falsely accuse me."

Guo'er retorted, "Fine, who broke into my room the first time?" Before she finished speaking, her vagina suddenly felt
full. "Ah! So deep... You're making me so bloated, don't be so impatient... Hey, do you really want to kill me
!"

Wu Sansi suddenly thrust forward, reaching deep into her core. He felt as if his manhood had been thrown into a furnace, warm and moist inside
. His entire member was tightly gripped, leaving no room for anything else. He instantly reached the peak of pleasure, then spurred his horse forward,
thrusting his halberd wildly.

After his rapid thrusts, Guo'er was overwhelmed with pleasure, unable to speak. After a hundred or so thrusts, she gradually couldn't hold on any longer. She felt that
her father-in-law was truly a valiant general, far superior to her incompetent son.

Seeing her flushed face and slightly open starry eyes, which added to her alluring beauty, and her pair of jade peaks bobbing
with her could
n't help but feel a burning desire within him. He completely overwhelmed Guo'er, making her climax several times until she begged for mercy, at which point he finally reined in his horse.

Guo'er caught her breath and calmed down, then playfully scolded, "Look at you, messing around like that, not caring about anyone's life or
death! If you had broken it, how would you explain it to your son?"

Wu Sansi chuckled, "You can just tell him directly, say it was his old man who broke it."

Guo'er didn't know whether to be angry or amused; she couldn't believe there was such a father in the world. She laughed, "I'm not as
shameless ! And what happened between us must never be told. If Father finds out, I won't be able to live a decent life,
and you might lose your head too."

Wu Sansi knew this, of course, and didn't need her reminder. But what he was most worried about was... On the contrary, Empress Wei,
being deep within the palace and frequently coming and going, inevitably aroused suspicion, especially from Princess Ding'an's husband, Wang
Tongjiao, who was always at odds with her. Thinking of this, she was instantly filled with anger and said, "Even if you and I don't say anything,
who can guarantee your sister Princess Ding'an's good husband won't? I didn't harm his whole family. This man just loves to
argue . If you have anything to worry about, worry about him."

Guo'er frowned and said, "Really? How could I not know?"

Wu Sansi said, "There are many things you don't know. This Wang Tongjiao, as the Imperial Son-in-Law Commandant, how can he ..." "We
're family, but this son of yours is even willing to betray his mother-in-law. I don't know where he got the information, but he always speaks
recklessly . You know, if it gets back to your father, it won't matter if I die,
but it will be a different story for your mother. You'd better be careful."

Guo'er said, "I will find out the truth of this matter. If it's as you say, I will definitely not let him off." After saying that,
she put her little mouth close to Wu Sansi's ear and whispered softly, "Looks like you're not satisfied yet. Come on, let's
love your wife a little more."

Wu Sansi laughed and said, "You little slut, you've only just caught your breath, this..." "You want it again so soon?"

Guo'er retorted, "What are you saying? I'm only trying to help you, and you're making fun of me. If you don't want it, then forget it,
let me get up and go back." She pouted and tried to get up, but Wu Sansi knew she was being temperamental, so he gently thrust his spear.
Guo'er immediately felt aroused and moaned, "So comfortable... such a big and hard thing,
it's so lovable! I want... I want you to pound me hard, to kill your precious daughter-in-law..."

Wu Sansi used his skills, thrusting and rubbing her breasts, turning her around
from behind to attack her, being wildly unrestrained. Guo'er not only obeyed him, but also became more and more excited as he did it. They
continued like this for more than an hour before he finally stopped.

The next day, Wu Sansi got up early, put on his purple and gold court robes, and wore a gold and jade sash around his waist, which accentuated his strong
physique and made him look quite dashing.

It was not yet dawn, but the gates of the Daming Palace were already wide open on both sides. Civil and military officials, princes and ministers,
were arriving in droves along Chang Le Fang for the morning court.

Wei Yingwu once wrote a poem, "Watching the Morning Court," which vividly describes the scene at the Daming Palace: "

Drums beat throughout the city, carriages and horses overflow the imperial procession.

Bright candles shine, court robes gleam.

The golden gates are deep and secluded, yet the clear sound of the water clock still lingers.

The Milky Way has suddenly disappeared, the gatekeeper opens the morning gates.

The crimson palace stands atop the dragon's head, towering against the southern mountains.

A chill rises from the thousand gates, the sun

shines between the twin towers. Imperial guards descend in ranks, incense burners rise to the heavens."

Although it was early summer, the morning breeze still carried a chill, carrying the fragrance of osmanthus.

Wu Sansi rode a black horse, reaching the Danfeng Gate before dismounting. A servant
quickly took the horse and tied it to the manger beside the palace gate.

Wu Sansi strode into the palace gate, crossed the white jade-carved stone bridge over the Dragon Head Canal, and looked out to a
wide square. He straightened his back, walked slowly, and surveyed the palaces surrounding the square.
A surge of resentment welled up within him. He thought back to how, if it hadn't been for Di Renjie's intervention, the person sitting on the dragon throne today wouldn't be such a coward.
Depose Li Xian. The more he thought about it, the more resentful he felt, and the muscles on his face involuntarily tightened.

This solemn royal palace, located in the northeast corner of the capital, was built in the eighth year of the Zhenguan era. It consisted of twenty-four
magnificent halls, nestled among green trees.

To the north of the palace lay the shimmering Taiye Pond. In the center of the square, the Hanyuan, Xuanzheng, and Zichen
palaces were arranged in layers, with the four provinces and ten academies on either side, like stars surrounding
the central hub of the Tang Dynasty.

Wu Sansi walked towards the Hanyuan Hall. Looking at this majestic hall, a sense of loss welled up in his heart again.
This hall was where the emperor held his morning court, and where officials gathered to pay homage or present their reports.

The Hanyuan Hall was exceptionally magnificent. This was because the hall stood on Longshou Plain. Standing in front of the hall and looking into the distance, the verdant
Zhongnan Mountains were clearly visible, and the bustling city of Chang'an was also within sight, making one yearn for it.

Approaching the Hanyuan Hall, Wu Sansi looked up. Seeing the sight before him, a flood of thoughts surged within him, and the possessiveness that had lingered for
years resurfaced.

Before his aunt, Wu Zetian, gained power, he was merely a street ruffian, living in
a cellar in the capital, looked down upon by everyone, even the prostitutes. It wasn't until Emperor Gaozong ascended the throne and made Wu Zetian
empress that his cousin, Wu Chengsi, was pardoned and allowed to return to the capital from his exile in Lingnan. He inherited his grandfather's title and was promoted to
Minister of the Imperial Clan Court.

From that moment, Wu Sansi's life changed dramatically.

When Wu Chengsi became Minister of Rites, he too began to be valued by his aunt, receiving the position of Right Guard General.
After more than a decade of navigating the palace, Wu Sansi was finally enfeoffed as Prince of Liang when Wu Zetian ascended the throne. Even more remarkably,
Wu Zetian considered making him crown prince, intending for him to inherit the future throne.

However, Di Renjie, who served as the Vice Minister of the Imperial Secretariat, said to Wu Zetian, "In the past, Emperor Wen personally braved a hail of arrows and knives
to pacify the world and establish the Tang Dynasty. If Your Majesty were to hand over the empire to someone else, it would be against the will of Heaven!
Moreover, it is quite clear who is closer between an aunt and a nephew, a mother and her own son. If the throne is
inherited by your son, Your Majesty's memorial tablet can still be placed in the Imperial Ancestral Temple to accompany the late emperor, share incense offerings, and be passed down through generations.

Otherwise, if the throne is inherited by your nephew, I have never heard of a nephew becoming emperor and sending his aunt's memorial tablet to the Imperial Ancestral Temple
. At that time, wouldn't he become a wandering ghost without offerings?" After hearing this, Wu Zetian seemed to realize something and hesitated
.

One day, Empress Wu Zetian asked Di Renjie, "Last night I had a dream about a large parrot, but
both its wings were broken. What does this mean?"

Di Renjie stroked his beard and replied, "The word 'parrot' (鹉) is a homophone for 'Wu' (武), which is Your Majesty's surname. The two wings represent Your Majesty
's two sons. The meaning is quite clear: if Your Majesty appoints your two sons to official positions, the wings will be restored." He

then suggested to Empress Wu Zetian that it would be best to recall Li Xian, who had been exiled to Fangzhou.

Empress Wu Zetian finally made up her mind, claiming that Prince Li Xian of Luling was ill, and sent Xu Yanbo, a junior official, to Fangzhou
to bring Li Xian back to the capital for treatment. Not long after, Li Xian was made crown prince.

Thinking this, Wu Sansi was filled with rage and resentment, thinking, "No one is a true man without ruthlessness! If you want to
restore the Wu family's empire, don't blame me for being ruthless."

Just then, an official in his thirties, dressed in the robes of a fifth-rank official, approached him and bowed, saying,
"Good morning, Your Highness." The voice interrupted his reverie. Wu Sansi looked at the man and saw that it was
Li Jun, the proofreader. He couldn't help but show a look of disdain and nodded in return.

Li Jun stepped forward and whispered, "I have something to tell Your Highness. May I speak with you in private?"

Wu Sansi knew that he was the nephew of Song Zhiwen, the former cashier. Song Zhiwen
had been exiled to Lingnan because of his relationship with his aunt's lover, Zhang Yizhi. He had been considered a sycophant of the Wu family back then. Wu Sansi glanced at Li Jun and,
seeing his sincere expression, nodded and walked beside him.

As Wu Sansi walked, he asked, "What is it?"

Li Quan glanced around to make sure no one was watching, then lowered his voice and said, "It concerns the matter of the Imperial Son-in-Law, Wang Tongjiao."

Upon hearing this, Wu Sansi's eyes lit up, and he became alert. He hadn't expected that this man was talking about Princess Ding'an
's husband, who was also his mortal enemy.

Seeing the surprised look on his face, Li Quan continued, "I have learned that Wang Tongjiao, along with Zhang Zhongzhi,
Zu Yanqing be detrimental to Your Highness."

Wu Sansi stopped, raised his eyebrows, and looked at him, asking, "Oh! What is it?"

Li Quan said, "It is said that they have secretly gathered martial arts practitioners, planning to besiege your residence and then take advantage of the situation to launch an attack
on the palace and depose Empress Wei."

Upon hearing this, Wu Sansi was greatly shocked and hurriedly asked, "Where did this news come from?"

Li Quan hesitated for a moment, then stammered, "Actually, this matter... was told to me by my maternal uncle, Song Zhiwen
."

Wu Sansi was greatly puzzled. Wasn't Song Zhiwen still in exile in Lingnan?

Li Quan continued, "My maternal uncle has secretly returned to Luoyang from Lingnan. Because he has a long-standing friendship with Wang Tongjiao, he
is currently staying at Wang's residence. He only learned of this matter after hearing that Wang had been in contact with outsiders. My maternal uncle, realizing that this concerns
the safety of Your Highness, instructed me to inform Your Highness so that precautions can be taken."

Wu Sansi stroked his beard and nodded, thinking that Song Zhiwen was indeed a treacherous villain, actually using the blood of his friend to
exchange for a pardon for exile. He then said, "Very good! Tell Song Zhiwen to rest assured, I will handle his matter."

At this moment, more and more civil and military officials gathered inside and outside the court. Then, a deep and resonant sound of the Jingyang Bell rang out. The officials who
had been immediately became quiet and refined. They hurriedly dusted off their clothes, straightened their hats, gathered their sleeves, and held their breath, arranging themselves according to their rank,
splitting into two groups, and stepping onto the seven-fold dragon-tail path.

The civil and military officials filed in, stepping on the red lotus-patterned square bricks, and lined up one by one in front of the Hanyuan Hall.
Civil and military officials stood holding their tablets, while on either side of the steps, Imperial Guards, wielding golden maces and axes, stood motionless, like clay or wooden sculptures,
staring intently at the officials before them.

In the corridors of Hanyuan Hall, golden curtains were suddenly lifted, and Prince Xiang, Li Dan, and Prince Dejing, Wu Sansi, led a group of nobles and dignitaries, dressed in opulent
robes and holding ivory tablets, into Hanyuan Hall via side passages in two rows. Just as the group
was lined up, a solemn and respectful welcoming drumbeat resounded, signaling the imminent arrival of Emperor Li Xian.

"His Majesty has arrived..." a hoarse, high-pitched voice echoed from within the hall.

As the strings and pipes resounded and the bells and chimes rang out, a group of
palace maids and ladies-in-waiting, carrying bowls and plates and holding large fans with peacock feathers, gracefully entered
. Then, a middle-aged emperor with half-white hair and beard, wearing a crown that reached the sky, a large fur robe, and cloud-patterned shoes stepped out and ascended the Nine-Dragon Throne.

Beside the Emperor stood a eunuch, holding a rhinoceros horn, wearing a black turban, a purple-gold court robe, and a
jade belt.

A high-pitched voice then rang out from the eunuch: "Civil and military officials pay homage to the Holy Emperor..."

The officials surged forward like a tidal wave, kneeling before the imperial steps. The hall erupted in
a deafening roar of "Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"

Then, the officials presented their reports in turn. At this moment, the Grand Censor Li Chengjia stepped forward, holding his tablet, and said, "Your subject Li Chengjia
has something to report..."

Emperor Zhongzong Li Xian nodded in permission. Li Chengjia continued, "Your subject to the Emperor tore down a notice from the Tianjin Bridge in Luoyang and humbly requests permission to present it."
Li Xian nodded, and the eunuch beside him descended the imperial steps, took the notice, and handed it to Li Xian.

Li Xian unfolded the document and immediately flew into a rage, roaring, "How dare you spread such slander! Who posted this?"

It turned out that the document was written by someone sent by Wu Sansi, filled with scandalous accusations of adultery between Empress Wei and himself, used to
frame five princes in the court. Upon seeing it, Li Xian was filled with rage, his roar like thunder.

Li Chengjia reported, "I have investigated thoroughly and apprehended the person who posted it. According to him, it was Jing Hui,
Huan Yanfan, Zhang Jianzhi, Yuan Shuji, and Cui Xuanwei who sent him to post it. In my humble opinion, although it only mentions
the removal of the Empress, it is actually a plot to harm Your Majesty. I request Your Majesty to issue an edict to exterminate the entire clan of these five."

These five men were the five great ministers who helped Li Xian overthrow the Wu family and reclaim the Li family's rule. They were all now
granted princely titles and were collectively known as the Five Princes. They were also major adversaries of the Wu family and undoubtedly became a thorn in Wu Sansi's side.

Wu Sansi and Empress Wei had plotted against the Five Princes before Emperor Li Xian, but he had always ignored them. This time
, they devised a scheme to forge a list of officials, aiming to eliminate all five.

Previously, the Five Princes had used Empress Wu Zetian's illness to assist Li Xian in launching a coup and reclaiming the Li family's throne.
After the coup's success, Li Xian appointed Zhang Jianzhi and Yuan Shuji as first-rank prime ministers, Cui Xuanwei as Grand Secretary, and Jing Hui and Huan Yanfan as
Grand Councilors, all of whom were granted the title of Duke. Although the overall situation had been settled, the Wu family had not yet been eradicated. Xue Jichang, the Prefect of Luozhou,
once said to Zhang Jianzhi, "If you don't cut the weeds at the root, they will grow back in the spring breeze." Zhang

Jianzhi replied, "The Wu family is just meat on the chopping block; what ability do they have to rebel? " Xue Jichang

shook his head and sighed, "Since you say that, I don't know where I will die by then!"

At the same time, Liu Youqiu, the County Magistrate, also warned Huan Yanfan, saying, "Wu Sansi is still in the court. I'm afraid that in the future,
we won't even have a place to be buried. It's better to act early to avoid disaster and regret later."

The reign of Empress Wu Zetian was over, and the main reason why Wu Sansi was able to regain power was a woman. This woman was
Shangguan Wan'er. At the beginning of Li Xian's reign, he not only took her as a concubine but also ordered her to handle edicts and draft royal
decrees , relying on her greatly. From then on, Shangguan Wan'er held great power.

All this was because Li Xian was old and lustful, unable to satisfy this beautiful young woman. She and Wu Sansi had long
been having an affair. Shangguan Wan'er, a lone woman in the palace, was like standing under a crumbling wall, constantly
at risk of being poisoned by Empress Wei. To ensure her own safety, she had to curry favor with Empress Wei,
thus recommending Wu Sansi to her. As a result, the Wu family's power in the palace expanded once again.

It was only at this time that Zhang Jianzhi began to realize the danger posed by the Wu family and repeatedly advised Li Xian to exterminate them to prevent
them becoming too powerful. However, Li Xian remained unmoved.

Zhang Jianzhi said, "During Wu Zetian's reign, the Li imperial family was almost completely slaughtered. Fortunately, the gods protected you
and Your Majesty was able to be restored to the throne. However, the Wu family's illegitimate official titles and ranks remain unchanged. I believe their
ranks appease the people." But Li Xian, this incompetent emperor, just kept shaking his head and refused to listen.

As the Wu family's power in the court grew daily, Zhang Jianzhi and others, fearing Wu Sansi might secretly frame them, knew that
although was not affiliated with the Wu family, he frequently visited their residence on official business. They bribed him with generous gifts to make him an inside agent and gather intelligence on the Wu
family's activities.

However, they didn't expect Cui Shi to be such a fickle opportunist. Seeing the Emperor's extraordinary trust in Wu Sansi, he knew
which side to take and revealed Zhang Jianzhi's conspiracy to Wu Sansi, even declaring
his willingness to obey Wu Sansi's orders. Seeing his apparent loyalty, Wu Sansi recommended him for the position of Grand Secretary, thus making him one of Wu Sansi's strategists.

Wu Sansi and Empress Wei, knowing Zhang Jianzhi's intentions, spent their days falsely accusing the five men. Wu Sansi said to Li Xian, "
These five men, relying on their high merits and power, act arrogantly in the court. If this continues, they will eventually pose a threat to the imperial family
. Your Majesty must be wary."

Li Xian nodded repeatedly. Wu Sansi continued, "In my opinion, the best approach is to appease them
. Apparently, it's a promotion, but in reality, a demotion. First, grant all five of them princely titles and remove them from their positions as prime ministers. This way,
outwardly it's respecting meritorious officials, but in reality, it's stripping them of their real power to prevent them from harming the court." Li Xian nodded in agreement.

Finally, Jing Hui was enfeoffed as the Prince of Pingyang, Huan Yanfan as the Prince of Fuyang, Zhang Jianzhi as the Prince of Hanyang, Yuan Shuji as
the Prince of Nanyang, and Cui Xuanwei as the Prince of Boling. All were removed from their positions as prime ministers and were specially granted gold, silk, and carved saddles and imperial horses. From then on
, Wu Sansi's power grew even stronger. Anyone who did not submit to the Wu family was ostracized, and all central power fell into Wu Sansi's hands.

After hearing Li Chengjia's words, Li Xian was stunned and unable to make a decision.

Seeing Li Xian's hesitation, the Imperial Censor Zheng Yin immediately stepped forward and said, "These five people have slandered the Empress, which is
a heinous crime . Your Majesty must not forgive them lightly." The more Li Xian listened, the angrier he became. He immediately summoned Li Chaoyin, the Chief Justice of the Court of Judicial Review,
to court, intending to close the case there.

Li Chaoyin reported, "Zhang Jianzhi and the other four have not been tried; it is truly inappropriate to convict and execute them."

Another Dali official, Pei Tan, a member of the Wu family, upon hearing Li Chaoyin's words, immediately replied,
"The witnesses and evidence are all there; there is no room for denial. They should be beheaded according to the imperial edict, and their property confiscated. There is no need for further investigation and trial."

The Yellow Gate Attendant, Song Jing, petitioned, "This old minister believes that a thorough investigation is necessary before sentencing. Moreover, the five princes
received iron certificates from the Emperor, promising to pardon ten death sentences. If they are sentenced to death, the people may not be satisfied."

Li Xian, recalling his own promise, pondered for a moment and then issued an edict sentencing them all to life imprisonment.
Jing Hui was exiled to Qiongzhou, Huan Yanfan to Rangzhou, Zhang Jianzhi to Longzhou, Yuan
Shuji to Huanzhou, and Cui Xuanwei to Guzhou; their family members and children over the age of sixteen were all exiled to the Lingnan region.

Seeing that Li Xian was unwilling to execute the five men, Wu Sansi frowned deeply. However, he couldn't argue in front of the assembled ministers,
lest others suspect he was behind it all and arouse Li Xian's suspicion. He could only stare with wide, round eyes, silently
seething with anger.

As the court adjourned and the ministers exited the Hanyuan Hall, Cui Ti, the Chancellor, approached Wu Sansi. The two exchanged glances...
Upon seeing this, Wu Sansi knew his intentions; he must have something to discuss with him. The two silently left together. As

they exited Danfeng Gate, Wu Sansi and Cui Ti's servants brought their horses. After mounting their horses, Cui Ti said:
"His Majesty is so soft-hearted, we mustn't change our minds."

Wu Sansi snorted. "That old fellow is always easily swayed. I thought this move
would be a complete success, but I didn't expect Song Jing to interfere. It seems this man shouldn't stay in court either."

Cui Ti said, "Song Jing's matter can be dealt with slowly, but the most important thing right now is these five people.
If they don't die, they will be a real problem when they return to the capital. I have a plan, but I don't know if
Your Highness dares to do it."

Wu Sansi quickly looked at him, and Cui Ti whispered, "As long as we falsely issue an imperial edict and send someone to follow them from behind and
kill them one by one, they will be dead by then. Even if the Emperor asks, we can just say they fell ill on the way." Wu Sansi
nodded slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Alright! I'll do as you suggest." "How do you think we should do this? Who do you think is capable of handling
this matter ?"

Cui Ti asked.

"What about Zhou Lizhen?" Wu Sansi replied, "The one who was banished to Jiaozhou as Sima?"

Cui Ti nodded and said, "Back when he was in the capital, he was deeply looked down upon by the Five Princes, which led to Jing Hui submitting a memorial
, resulting in his banishment to Jiaozhou. Zhou Lizhen harbors deep hatred for the Five Princes, so he is arguably the best candidate to handle this matter."

Wu Sansi thought it over carefully and frowned, saying, "Although he is capable, he is, after all, a member of the court.
It might be inconvenient for him to do this personally. How about this, tomorrow I will submit a memorial to the old man recommending him as Right Censor-in-Chief,
to accompany the Five Princes to Lingnan and monitor them along the way. I will send someone else to follow behind and deal with them one by one, but this matter must
be handled cleanly and efficiently, and we must not rush it. "

End of Episode 4, Part 6

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