The Complete Book of Immortals, Heroes, and Demons - Chapter 11

Episode 5: Palace Turmoil, Chapter 1: Spring Palace Secrets.

Shangguan Wan'er, repeatedly teased by Wu Yanxiu, couldn't help but feel her passion surging. Judging from his earlier flirtatious
behavior, he was clearly a seasoned playboy, a frivolous young man who would easily
take . But Shangguan Wan'er couldn't resist his refined, handsome, and charming
appearance, and for a moment, she couldn't control herself, even believing it to be a match made in heaven.

The three entered the inner chamber, a fragrant pavilion, where white jade walls surrounded a central rosewood phoenix couch, with gold-embroidered
bedding and brocade curtains—an atmosphere of exceptional elegance, luxury, and decadence.

Wu Yanxiu embraced two women, one a princess, the other the emperor's favorite concubine. Looking across the land,
how many could truly compare? He felt increasingly smug. Moreover, he had long admired Shangguan Wan'er, and now that his wish had finally
come true, he was naturally overjoyed.

Princess Anle, Li Guo'er, was known for her extravagance and lust, her delight in beauty, her endless teasing, and her constant sexual encounters. Meeting this
handsome and charming man, she was naturally a perfect match.

Seeing that she was already burning with lust as soon as she entered the bedroom, she dragged Wu Yanxiu to the bedside and
brazenly reached for his crotch. Upon touching him, she found his penis hard and large
, and couldn't help but mock, "Why are you so aroused today? Even after walking such a long way, it's still
hard erect. Is it because Wan'er is here?"

Wu Yanxiu hugged Shangguan Wan'er tightly, grinning obsequiously, and said, "With two large..." "A beauty like her,
just looking at her is irresistible, how could my manhood not be hard?"

Shangguan Wan'er was held tightly by him, one breast pressed against his ribcage, the rubbing making her unbearably
itchy . She shifted her body, gently pushed him away, and said reproachfully, "You're so clingy, you've made me breathless
!"

Wu Yanxiu was not about to let her go. Before he could speak, Wan'er had already undressed him. In no time, she had
stripped Wu Yanxiu naked, revealing a throbbing, veiny penis.

Shangguan Wan'er looked down, her heart pounding. She thought to herself that this man was not only as handsome as Pan An, but his manhood was also
extraordinary. Even the Cui brothers could not compare, except for that Xin...! Xin Xing's face suddenly
flashed through her mind, her heart skipped a beat, and a blush immediately spread across her pretty face.

Wu Yanxiu reached out and embraced Shangguan Wan'er again, his eyes fixed on her. He asked with a smile,
"My skills aren't bad, are they? How do they compare to your Cui Shi?"

Shangguan Wan'er leaned against him but remained silent, only raising her head to meet his burning gaze.

Seeing her silence, Wu Yanxiu pressed on, "Why won't you answer? Am I inferior to him?"

Shangguan Wan'er gently shook her head, giving him a charming smile. With a flick of her hand, she grasped his burning-hot member
, secretly praising its hardness and heat. She couldn't resist cupping the head in her palm and gently kneading it.

Wu Yanxiu's body trembled violently, letting out a comfortable groan.

Seeing the two so affectionate, Guo'er was suddenly filled with jealousy and pouted, saying, "You two are really something! The bride's in
the room, and the matchmaker's thrown over the wall!"

The two were startled, thinking, "Offending this spoiled princess is no joke!"

Wu Yanxiu grinned, grabbed the princess, and said obsequiously, "How could Yanxiu dare? My lovely princess,
please don't be offended. Let me comfort you now."

Guo'er gently pulled away, pouting, "I don't care! Let me go!"

Shangguan Wan'er subtly nudged him with her elbow, signaling him to act quickly and not neglect this precious daughter
of the royal . Wu Yanxiu, being a clever man, understood her meaning and quickly pulled Guo'er into his arms, laughing,
"How could I bear to let you go!" He then kissed her on the cheek.

Guo'er spat, "You damned fool, all you know how to do is twist things." Then she added, "Let me make this clear:
if you want me and Wan'er today, you'll have to listen to us obediently and let us do as we please. Otherwise, you can
leave and don't bother us again."

Wu Yanxiu was stunned at first, but then laughed, "I wondered what it was
all about. Fine! I agree."

Shangguan Wan'er naturally understood the princess's intention. She smiled slightly and looked at her, seeing Guo'er giving her a
smug smile. She then said to Wu Yanxiu, "Please sit down."

Wu Yanxiu nodded and smiled, saying "Yes, Your Majesty," and took Shangguan Wan'er's hand, sitting side by side on the edge of the bed.

Guo'er squatted between his legs, lifted the penis in front of her, and felt its burning heat in her hand, which trembled incessantly
. She couldn't help but love it more and more. After stroking it a few times, she leaned in and licked it with her tongue.

Wu Yanxiu let out a soft "Mmm..." and shuddered. Seeing his enjoyment, Guo'er wrapped her tongue around
the glans, licking it for a while before washing and licking the shaft. When Guo'er sucked on the scrotum, he
let out another ecstatic moan.

Seeing Guo'er enjoying herself so much, Shangguan Wan'er couldn't bear it any longer. She leaned her delicate body against Wu Yanxiu,
rubbing and teasing him, clearly very aroused.

Knowing she was aroused, Wu Yanxiu hooked his arm around her shoulder, turning her body around, pressing his face against her lips while
playing with her breasts. Shangguan Wan'er's pleasure intensified; her waist twisted incessantly, her vagina feeling like it was teeming with ants,
unbearably , and overflowing with nectar!

Guo'er became increasingly enthusiastic, her small mouth firmly gripping the glans, making slurping sounds as she sucked. Sometimes she would press
her tongue against the urethral opening, teasing and licking it, manipulating it in every way possible, causing Wu Yanxiu to tremble and shudder
uncontrollably.

Stimulated by her, Wu Yanxiu felt his blood rush to his head, his whole body burning with desire. He quickly lifted Shangguan Wan'er's skirt, reaching inside and slipping
his hand along her inner silk trousers to her crotch.

Shangguan Wan'er let out a soft "hmm" and buried her head in the crook of his neck, feeling his five fingers suddenly slip through
her fingers , her entire delicate flower-like opening now in his hands: "Xiulang...no...don't!"

The Tang Dynasty inherited the Sui Dynasty's system, and its clothing style followed the Northern and Southern Dynasties. Women's clothing mainly consisted of skirts, shirts, and shawls,
with little to no undergarments. They wore only a brocade robe that exposed their chest and shoulders, tightly covering their breasts,
revealing their cleavage. They wore a silk shawl over this, and a high-waisted long skirt tied with a belt. Underneath the skirt, they wore thin
silk trousers with a slit about a foot long at the crotch for urination and also for the male master's pleasure.
Even more extreme, royal dancers often wore completely bare breasts, only a sheer, translucent gauze robe,
to please the royal family and nobles.

At that time, it was fashionable for women to expose their breasts; nudity or semi-nudity was considered stylish. There was even a custom of "gifting beauties."
The poem about women, "Her pink breasts half-hidden, like snow in the shadows, her drunken eyes glancing sideways at the small knife ," perfectly captures the open-mindedness of the Tang Dynasty
.

Wu Yanxiu probed with his fingers and found her wet. He laughed, "So wet already! She's
really . I think I've struck gold today."

Shangguan Wan'er blushed deeply. Before she could reply, two fingers slipped inside,
moving . An indescribable pleasure coursed through her body, her vagina suddenly tightening, gripping his fingers tightly. "Ah!
Xiulang, slow...slower, I can't take it..."

Wu Yanxiu chuckled, whispering in her ear, "If you can't take it, just give in to me."

Shangguan Wan'er was mortified and buried her face in his, moaning softly. The sensation of
being explored was so exquisite, it felt as if her very heart was being ripped out.

After sucking for a while, the girl also felt unbearable pain, and her crotch was already flowing with fluid. She released the jade dragon, stood up,
and began to undress. Shangguan Wan'er, seeing the round, large head, was also itching to touch it. She quickly reached out
her jade fingers and cupped the glans, feeling as if she were holding a goose egg, her hand burning hot, and the thick, fleshy ridges
like . She thought to herself, "Such a large thing inserted inside must be incredibly pleasurable." Just as she was getting excited, she suddenly
felt a void inside her vagina; Wu Yanxiu had already withdrawn his two fingers.

Shangguan Wan'er felt a pang of sadness, but was too embarrassed to speak. Just as she felt helpless,
Wu Yanxiu untied the ribbon binding her chest. Seeing him tear off his shawl and about to take off his upper garment, Shangguan Wan'er quickly covered her chest and whispered:
"Don't take your clothes off!"

Wu Yanxiu was taken aback, then asked with a smile, "Do you mean you want to do it with me while still dressed?"

Shangguan Wan'er smiled slightly, "Who wants to do it with you? You're really insatiable, always wanting more than you have
! You're not satisfied with just the princess!"

Wu Yanxiu grinned and said, "The princess just said that as long as I obey your wishes and let you do as you please, you can kill two birds
with one . Why are you making things difficult for me now?"

Shangguan Wan'er knew that men were extremely greedy, and the rarer something was, the more they wanted it. She smiled
sweetly and said affectionately, "The princess agreed to your request, but I didn't. I just kissed and touched you, giving
you a good taste of sweetness, and you're still greedy."

Wu Yanxiu had already taken off all his clothes, revealing his curvaceous body. Hearing Shangguan Wan'er's words,
he couldn't help but secretly... He chuckled to himself, thinking, "This Wan'er really knows how to handle men. First, she creates a mystery, whetting his
appetite before slowly devouring him. She's got some skills!" He then said with a smile, "Since Wan'er is unwilling, don't
force her . Come on, let me cool down first, I can't hold back anymore!"

Wu Yanxiu was clever and perceptive. Seeing Shangguan Wan'er's act, he knew she was deliberately playing hard to get and would eventually
be unable to escape him. So he smiled and said, "You know what I'm thinking. Since you won't give in to me, I
can at least touch you."

Shangguan Wan'er smiled sweetly and said, "If you want to touch me, go touch the princess. Don't bother me."
Although said this, she pressed her body against him, kissed his handsome face, and pressed her breasts tightly against him,
gently rubbing them a few times.

Seeing her so affected, Wu Yanxiu was instantly captivated. But then the princess moved closer, and he immediately
embraced her, saying, "Princess, sit on me like this, let Yanxiu love you properly."

Guo'er wasn't shy at all; she straddled him, pressing her tender vulva against his glans, saying, "Xiulang,
come and fuck me, I want your big cock."

Wu Yanxiu smiled and said to Shangguan Wan'er, "I'm holding the princess with both hands, I can't free them, please
guide ."

Shangguan Wan'er spat, "You're so cunning, even this you have to do with someone else!" Before she finished speaking,
her jade hand grasped his enormous cock, hard and burning hot—a true treasure. Her heart pounded wildly. After playing with
it a few times, she pressed the head against her vulva, and Guo'er sat down with a soft hiss as the entire large glans disappeared
inside.

A satisfied groan escaped Guo'er's lips, and Wu Yanxiu simultaneously exhaled, "So...so wonderful
little hole, wet and warm, it feels so good!"

Guo'er sat down forcefully, the half-foot-long giant rod fully inserted, the intense feeling of fullness hitting her head
, the emptiness between her legs completely filled by that firmness, stretching her flower hole so tightly that not a drop of water could leak out, instantly making Guo'er
spasm with pleasure, unable to help but cry out, "Oh! It's going to...it's going to kill me..." Before she finished speaking, she began to sway
her delicate body, thrusting up and down like a fleshy stake.

Shangguan Wan'er, lying on top of Wu Yanxiu, stared wide-eyed, watching the princess sway back and forth,
busy receiving, her beautiful eyes filled with infatuation, her mouth groaning loudly, and for a moment she was filled with lust, a heavy emptiness
spreading from her vagina, her whole body restless and hot!

Wu Yanxiu wrapped his left arm around her waist and grasped one of her breasts with his right. He swayed his hips and thrust his hips forward, working hard
to penetrate her flower cave until it was glistening with fluid, her flower nectar flowing like a torrent. Guo'er couldn't bear it and cried out, "So comfortable! You've touched my flower core again! Use more force to kill me!" Wu Yanxiu asked with a smile, "How does my big spear compare to your husband's? Am I better or is he better?" Guo'er was aroused and nodded hastily, "Of course you are better, much better than him. Your balls are so thick and big, just your big glans is enough to kill me. It makes me feel numb and sore. If I hadn't already married him, I would definitely want to be your husband!" Since the time of Wu Zetian, the Wu family had been in power, and everyone was arrogant and extravagant. The young members of the family spent their days idly wandering around, sleeping with prostitutes and attracting unwanted attention. Wu Yanxiu was no exception. Handsome and charming , he was also skilled in various card games, including backgammon and card dealing. He only regretted being sent to the Eastern Turks by Empress to be a prince consort, nearly losing his life. The mere mention of the word "prince consort" sent chills down his spine. Upon hearing Guo'er's words, Wu Yanxiu immediately dared not reply. He thought to himself that although she was beautiful, as a royal princess, she had been pampered and spoiled since childhood—how precious she was! Marrying her would only bring him misery. How could it compare to his current carefree and unrestrained enjoyment? Guo'er was being vigorously pounded by him, her entire body radiating beauty, so beautiful that she swayed and tilted her head back, her breasts bobbing up and down, circling incessantly. Wu Yanxiu found it amusing and began to eat, his head bowed. Guo'er gasped softly, looking down to see him sucking and pulling at her nipple, which ignited her lust. She cried out, "You're making me feel so good, I want the other one too ..." Wu Yanxiu, of course, didn't refuse, taking turns, his lower body still moving incessantly. Guo'er enjoyed the pleasure from both sides, unable to stop...

With a seductive laugh and soft moans, Wu Yanxiu, aroused, pulled her onto the bed. Before Guo'er's cries had subsided,
he had her pinned beneath him, his burning hot penis thrusting in and out with tremendous force, creating a loud
crackling sound and splashing water everywhere.

Shangguan Wan'er, watching from the side, her beautiful eyes wide open, her body burning with desire, wishing she could strip naked and join the fray.

At this moment, Wu Yanxiu straightened his body, spreading Guo'er's legs wide apart. Their genitals were already wet and
filthy and his thick, long penis thrust in and out rapidly, making Guo'er sway back and forth. Seeing his
prowess, Shangguan Wan'er couldn't help but be secretly amazed. She remembered Guo'er saying that he was incredibly virile, which she hadn't believed at first, but now, seeing it for herself, she realized
it was true. The more she thought about it, the more aroused she became, and the more unbearable it became.

Suddenly, Guo'er cried out in a trembling voice, "No... I can't take it anymore, I'm about to cum, why are
n't you finished yet? I've already cummed so many times..."

Wu Yanxiu, also panting heavily, said in a hoarse voice, "I... I'm almost there too..." As he spoke,
he lifted Guo'er's waist with both hands and thrust his lower body hard. Suddenly, he let out a muffled groan and happily released his pent-up desire.

Guo'er was already limp as mud, still panting heavily. Seeing that the two had finished, Shangguan Wan'er used a feigned retreat as a pretext,
standing up and saying, "You two rest a while longer, I should go back too."

Wu Yanxiu, however, was unwilling to let her leave, quickly grabbing her hand and saying urgently, "How can you leave like this?
If you stay, I'll do anything you want."

Shangguan Wan'er smiled and said, "You've already satisfied yourself, what use is there for me? Do you think you can
still

hold your head high?" This was undoubtedly a seduction, and Wu Yanxiu understood perfectly. He immediately said, "Holding my head high
is easy. I'm not bragging, but several times a night is commonplace."

Shangguan Wan'er smiled faintly at him, "I don't believe you..." Before she could finish speaking, Wu Yanxiu
pulled her into his arms, holding her tightly.

Shangguan Wan'er let out a soft cry, nestling against him, but swaying slightly as if struggling, protesting:
"Let me go, it's getting late, let me go back."

Wu Yanxiu grinned maliciously, leaned in and kissed her, whispering in her ear, "Mmm! You smell so good, and
you're so beautiful and alluring, I really want to devour you whole."

At this moment, Guo'er had come to her senses and, seeing the scene before her, laughed, "Xiu Lang, if you want Wan'er to submit,
I'll teach you a trick. Wan'er is most afraid of people biting her earlobe. This trick is even more effective than any magic pill."

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Wan'er's face immediately changed color, and she scolded, "You...you're so ruthless! You actually betrayed me, I
...I'm not afraid...ah!" A tingling sensation suddenly spread from her earlobe, and she shuddered several times. Her whole body went weak and
powerless on the spot, and she could only cling tightly to his shoulders with both hands, pleading, "No! I don't want this...please don't
bite!"

Wu Yanxiu knew her weakness, so how could he let her go? He naturally ignored her and even stuck out his tongue
to tease . Unable to bear it any longer, Shangguan Wan'er shook her head repeatedly, trying to escape the tormenting teasing, but Wu Yanxiu held
her head and neck firmly, making it impossible for her to move an inch.

Seeing that he still ignored her, Shangguan Wan'er could only lower her head and say, "Xiu Lang, I really can't take it anymore, please
let me go, Wan'er will do whatever you want, okay?"

Wu Yanxiu laughed and said, "I don't believe you, unless you let me take off all my clothes."

Shangguan Wan'er had always wanted to be with him and had never intended to leave. Now that she heard him say this, she naturally went along
with it and said softly, "As long as you stop, I'll do whatever you want, I'll do whatever you want."

Wu Yanxiu took advantage of the situation and still held her earlobe in his mouth, saying, "Then do it yourself, I'm really afraid you'll change your mind
again ."

Helpless, Shangguan Wan'er reached out and pulled off the ribbon at her waist and began to take off her clothes. Of course, Wu Yanxiu wouldn't be idle,
and he helped her at the same time. Before long, Shangguan Wan'er was completely naked.

Looking down, Wu Yanxiu's gaze was suddenly drawn to a pair of full, round breasts. The delicate
nipples, a vibrant pink, were already erect. He couldn't help but exclaim inwardly, "Wonderful!" With a swift movement of his right hand, he cupped
one , giving it a gentle squeeze. "Sure enough," he praised, "What a pair of big, firm breasts
! So beautiful!"

Shangguan Wan'er, feeling a surge of pleasure as he held her breast, let out a soft moan. She was always proud of her figure and
beauty, especially her flawless breasts. Whenever men saw them, they were invariably full
of praise , which was nothing new to her, but she never tired of hearing compliments.

The two were of one mind, their thoughts aligned. Now, naked and embracing, how could they resist? Wu Yanxiu played with
the breasts for a while, and his previously subsided desire rekindled. He quickly bent down, opened his mouth,
and began to suckle the other nipple vigorously.

"Ah! Xiulang..." Shangguan Wan'er cupped his head in her hands, her breasts slightly thrust out, and offered one of her breasts directly into his
mouth. She felt Wu Yanxiu biting and licking her with his tongue, rough yet gentle, which was quite comfortable.

Guo'er lay on the bed, propping her cheek with one hand, her eyes wide open, staring at the two people standing in front of the bed with great
interest .

After a long period of intimacy, their passion was raging, their bodies rubbing against each other, both sweating profusely. Suddenly,
Shangguan Wan'er's jade-like hand swiftly reached out and firmly grasped the man's penis, panting as she said, "Xiu Lang, I...I can't
take it anymore, I want it so badly!"

Wu Yanxiu asked with a smile, "Want what? You have to be clear."

Shangguan Wan'er, burning with desire, had no more restraint: "Do me, carry me to bed, okay?"

Wu Yanxiu chuckled inwardly, never expecting this heavenly beauty to utter such lewd words. He
immediately said, "But I'm still not fully recovered, how can I do anything if I'm limp!"

Before Shangguan Wan'er could answer, the girl on the bed preemptively said, "Getting you hard is no problem at all. I trust
Wan'er 's oral skills the most, I guarantee you won't be disappointed."

Wu Yanxiu said happily, "I'd like to experience Your Highness's skill."

Shangguan Wan'er gave him a smile, completely shameless, and pulled his penis to the bed.

Wu Yanxiu pulled her onto the bed, pinning her beneath him, and simultaneously covered her mouth with his own. Shangguan Wan'er
opened her cherry lips, her tongue slightly parted, and their tongues immediately intertwined. In the blink of an eye, they were locked in
a passionate breasts and teasing each other with abandon.

Their kiss deepened, lingering for a long time, leaving only the bundle aside.

Episode 5, Part 1.

Episode 5: Palace Turmoil / Part 2: You Yun Ti Yu

The Shicui Palace was eerily quiet, save for the soft murmur of the water clock dripping from a corner, marking the time.
Not a single palace maid or eunuch could be seen around the hall; all had discreetly kept their distance.

In this still and quiet hour, a man's groan suddenly rang out from the inner chamber.
In the silence of the palace, this mournful cry sounded particularly chilling.

Inside the chamber, on the gilded embroidered couch, Wu Yanxiu lay supine, his hands and feet
bound tightly to the four corners of the bed with ribbons. His penis was being manipulated
by and down.

Wu Yanxiu stared wide-eyed at the two beauties before him and said, "I'll ask you again, what exactly do you want?"

Guo'er knelt on the bed, hands on her hips, her almond eyes wide open, her breasts thrust out, and said, "We just want to fuck you.
Tonight, we're going to take turns raping you, as long as we're done, until we've drained you dry."

Wu Yanxiu laughed loudly, "You two? Don't be ridiculous. Princess, when have you ever enjoyed this kind of thing
? What's so fun about being tied up?"

The two women were indignant at his shameless words, which showed no regard for them. Even Shangguan Wan'er
felt she had to teach this guy a lesson. She tightened her grip on his penis and thrust it in and out several times.

Guo'er chuckled, "I've never tried this before, so I'm going to give it a try tonight." Then she turned
to Shangguan Wan'er and said, "He's a lamb to the slaughter now. Tonight, let's rape him until dawn.
What do you say?"

Shangguan Wan'er looked at Wu Yanxiu's handsome face and smiled gently, "Xiu Lang, I
can't . You'll have to make do tonight."

Wu Yanxiu finally understood. No wonder the princess kept urging him to try something new. She had already
arranged for a trap, a net to lure him in! "Fine, one day I'll get my revenge, with interest,
and show you both what I'm capable of!" he said. He immediately declared, "Today I'm in your hands, what more is there to say? Show me what
you 've got! I, Wu Yanxiu, a true man, will never let a man
lose face!"

Guo'er laughed, "Such arrogance! Don't beg for mercy later, lest you lose your manly
pride ."

Wu Yanxiu puffed out his chest and said, "I've never known the word 'beg for mercy,' bring it on!"

Guo'er snorted coldly and said to Shangguan Wan'er, "The night is long, let's wear him down, wear him down
until we've squeezed him dry, and see if he dares to boast again. I've already led the charge,
now it's your turn."

Shangguan Wan'er had never acted so recklessly before. If it weren't for Wu Yanxiu's exceptionally handsome appearance and impressive physique, she would
n't have been fooling around with Guo'er like this. Hearing her words, she simply smiled,
straddled him, and leaned down to kiss his chest, saying, "Xiu Lang, will you blame me?"

Wu Yanxiu shook his head and smiled, "Yanxiu has longed for this for so long. To be able to truly experience ecstasy with Your Highness today is a great
blessing. Even if it means I die from exhaustion, Yanxiu would be willing and would have no complaints."

Shangguan Wan'er's heart warmed at his words, and seeing his handsome face with its delicate features, she couldn't control herself. She
kissed him on the cheek and said softly, "Would you like to have it now? Do you want to see yourself enter Wan'er's body
?"

Wu Yanxiu's eyes immediately lit up, his face beaming with joy, unable to speak, only nodding in agreement.

Shangguan Wan'er smiled slightly, propped herself up, and spread her legs, revealing a beautiful, red vulva
to . Wu Yanxiu opened his eyes and exclaimed, "What a fresh and tender Water Curtain Cave! Let me in quickly,
I'm so suffocating!"

He saw Shangguan Wan'er deliberately playing tricks, slowly raising her hips without haste, holding his jade dragon with one hand,
pressing the glans against the entrance, rubbing it back and forth a few times, but failing to penetrate.

Wu Yanxiu shuddered, a tingling sensation spreading from his urethra, sweating profusely, he cried out,
"My dear Empress, please stop teasing me!"

Shangguan Wan'er smiled sweetly, "Your head is so fat and big, I'm really a little scared."

Seeing her charming smile, Wu Yanxiu knew she was intentionally teasing him, so he could only grit his teeth and endure.

Shangguan Wan'er gripped his penis tightly and moved it quickly for a while, but she herself could no longer hold on, finally gently sitting down, and with
a "whoosh," the egg-sized glans immediately broke through the barrier.

"Ah..." The two exclaimed softly in unison, overwhelmed by a powerful sense of pleasure.

Shangguan Wan'er frowned, looking slightly distressed, and said, "No, Xiulang, you're too big!" With
a lift of her buttocks, the glans slipped out of her opening.

Wu Yanxiu was even more distressed and quickly thrust his hips forward. Shangguan Wan'er didn't dodge, only maintaining
a distance . Wu Yanxiu's limbs were bound, limiting his movement. Seeing that he had thrust several times, only managing to insert the glans
and unable to go any deeper, he pleaded, "You...you really want to torture me to death? Please, have mercy, just let me...
let me in..."

Guo'er, seeing this scene, understood that Shangguan Wan'er
was pleading, she couldn't help but laugh, secretly praising Shangguan Wan'er's clever tactics.

Seeing that she had dealt with him enough, Shangguan Wan'er's eyes flickered slightly as she slowly sat down. The half-foot-long penis gradually
disappeared, finally vanishing completely into her vagina. An unprecedented feeling of fullness
overwhelmed stopped, afraid to move, saying, "You...you're really too thick! It's
so uncomfortable!"

Wu Yanxiu took a deep breath, feeling his entire penis enveloped in warm, moist flesh. It was
indescribably . He exclaimed, "What a beautiful vagina! It feels amazing! I never imagined you were so tight. No wonder the Emperor
dotes on you so much!"

Shangguan Wan'er smiled, "If the Emperor walked in now and saw you penetrating his woman like this, I wonder
what the consequences would be?"

Wu Yanxiu was startled and quickly looked towards the door. Guo'er laughed so hard she almost fell over, saying, "Wan'er
, don't scare him! If you frighten him so much he loses his virility, I won't let you off the hook!"

Shangguan Wan'er covered her mouth and smiled, beginning to slowly sway her body. But as soon as she started, the glans penis scraped hard
against her vaginal walls. "Ah..." The feeling was absolutely wonderful!

Although Wu Yanxiu's limbs were difficult to move, his back remained strong and powerful. He cooperated with her movements, moaning,
"Ah... ah ah..."

After swaying back and forth dozens of times, soft moans filled the air, growing louder and louder until finally, she couldn't bear it any longer.
He suddenly sat down, and with a "whoosh," his glans plunged deep into her womb, instantly filling the entire flower chamber with his fiery rod.
Both cried out in pleasure, their bodies convulsing uncontrollably.

Wu Yanxiu almost ejaculated, but quickly restrained himself, saying, "This deep penetration is truly wonderful, but unfortunately,
there's a flaw: I can't move my hands and feet. If I could caress your body and hold you while we do it, that would be incredibly pleasurable
!"

Shangguan Wan'er, hearing his words, naturally understood his intentions. A smile appeared on her face as she smiled back,
leaned down and pressed her full breasts against his chest, saying softly, "If you can't hold me, then I
'll hold you, okay?"

Wu Yanxiu was overjoyed, but suddenly his neck tightened as Shangguan Wan'er embraced his neck, her small mouth
gently rubbing against his lips. Wu Yanxiu wouldn't let this opportunity pass. While thrusting downwards, he opened his mouth for a kiss, her fragrant
tongue immediately entering his mouth.

After a long kiss, Shangguan Wan'er grew increasingly aroused, raising her ample buttocks slightly and whispering in his mouth, "
A little harder, it's...it's getting interesting..."

Wu Yanxiu panted, "Raise it a little higher, let me kiss your two big treasures."

Hearing this, Shangguan Wan'er didn't hesitate. She propped herself up with one hand, lifting one breast and bringing it to his mouth
, "Mmm! So comfortable...go deeper down there, I'm almost...almost there."

Wu Yanxiu buried his head in his mouth, sucking and thrusting, the thrusts becoming loud and clear, water splashing everywhere,
making Shangguan Wan'er sway and moan with ecstasy.

Guo'er, who had been watching for a long time, was burning with desire, her vagina overflowing with nectar. She moved behind the two men and looked
at their point of contact, only to see a huge object thrusting in and out, a scene of unbearable lust!

Shangguan Wan'er was overwhelmed by his frenzied thrusting, her body trembling and her waist going weak with pleasure, her soul seemingly floating for a moment. Finally, she couldn't resist any longer,
convulsing reached her climax. Wu Yanxiu, feeling the urge to climax approaching, cried out, "Ah! I can't hold back anymore... I'm going to cum... I'll
cum all of it in you, okay?" Shangguan Wan'er was too weak to answer him, only panting heavily.

This final thrust was exceptionally fierce and brutal. After a dozen or so "slap slap slap" sounds, Wu Yanxiu suddenly
froze , his ejaculation released in a series of intermittent bursts.

Shangguan Wan'er, still passionate, lay on top of him, panting heavily, and chuckled, "Wan'er, you've already experienced Xiu Lang's skills
, haven't I been right?" Shangguan Wan'er didn't answer her, instead rolling her legs to the side and lying on her back next to
Wu Yanxiu .

Seeing that the penis was not yet completely shrunken, glistening with moisture and covered in nectar
, Guo'er was aroused. She climbed forward, picked it up, shook it, and looked at Wu Yanxiu, saying, "You're really something! You
haven't lost your temper yet!" She then opened her small mouth and, without a care for the filth, sucked the glans into

her mouth. Wu Yanxiu, still passionate, cried out again, "Ah...ah..." "Princess,
I...I really can't take it anymore! Let me rest for a while!"

Guo'er heard this, raised her head, gave him a smile, and said, "I don't believe you. You're still
rock hard. It's hard to believe you're still so strong after two ejaculations. You're truly remarkable. It seems you can still be
useful. I'll take over." Guo'er seized the opportunity; as soon as she finished speaking, she straddled him, reached down
to grasp his penis, and moved towards his mons pubis.

Although Wu Yanxiu was young and vigorous, even with his iron bones, he
couldn't . He cried out, "Princess, wait a moment, let me rest, or else..." Before he could finish, his penis suddenly
tightened, warm and melting, enveloped by layers of beautiful flesh.

Both of them cried out simultaneously, Guo'er unable to contain her desire. She pressed her hands against his chest, her hips swaying, and began
to thrust. She felt his member burning like fire, hard as iron, filling her vagina completely, a feeling of indescribable bliss throughout her body.

Just as Guo'er was enjoying herself immensely, she suddenly felt the member inside her gradually soften. Startled, she cried out,
"No... I don't want this..." But even though she cried out until her throat was hoarse, it was all in vain.

Guo'er reluctantly pulled out her penis, rolled aside, raised her delicate hand, and slapped the limp thing
, protesting, "I was just getting into it, and you poured cold water on me! Don't you think I deserved to be hit?"

Wu Yanxiu said with a bitter face, "My good princess, you've already ejaculated twice, how can you go on again right away! I
told you long ago, if you don't rest for a while, you definitely won't be able to finish."

Shangguan Wan'er suddenly heard Guo'er's cry and was very surprised. After looking over, she couldn't help but laugh and
said to Guo'er, "The night is long, let Xiulang rest for a while."

Wu Yanxiu was really afraid of offending this willful princess, so he smiled and said, "I will do my best tonight, even if it means
dying ." Although Guo'er was domineering, she knew that this matter could not be forced.

Guo'er pouted and said with a dissatisfied look, "I'll let you off the hook for now." After saying that, she got off the bed, picked up
her outer clothes and put them on, and walked towards the bedroom door.

Wu Yanxiu saw this and asked, "Where are you going? Is this the end?"

Guo'er replied, "Don't even think about it. I'm so angry I'm parched and thirsty. I'm going out for a drink of water."

Wu Yanxiu was delighted and seized the opportunity to say, "I'm thirsty too. Can you untie me?" Guo'er just
smiled at him but ignored him, turning gracefully and walking away.

Shangguan Wan'er also felt that Guo'er had gone a bit too far, so she untied his hands and feet. Wu Yanxiu was overjoyed and thanked her
profusely grabbing Shangguan Wan'er and kissing her repeatedly. Shangguan Wan'er didn't stop him, letting him do
whatever he wanted to her, even taking his hand and placing it on her breasts, wanting him to fondle them.

Seeing her enthusiasm, Wu Yanxiu knew she was aroused. He cupped one of her breasts in
his hand saying, "What an alluring pair of breasts, so full and firm. How can one bear to let go when you hold them in your hands! I
truly envy Cui Shi, that boy, for being favored by such a beauty like you. He must have accumulated a lot of good fortune in his past lives."

Shangguan Wan'er was panting softly at his touch, gazing at him with tender eyes, saying, "I'm... I'm
giving them all to you now! Ah... so comfortable, Wan'er wants more..."

Before Wu Yanxiu could reply, they heard Guo'er's voice: "You two are quite something, making
love so loudly as soon as I left."

The two looked over and saw Guo'er holding a plate with two conch cups on it. She gracefully approached the bedside
and said coquettishly, "If I had known this would happen, I would have let you die of thirst!" As she spoke, she handed a cup of pearl dew tea to
Shangguan Wan'er, ignoring Wu Yanxiu.

Wu Yanxiu laughed, "Don't be stingy. If I were to die of thirst, who would play with you tonight?"

Guo'er spat, "You're the only man in the world. I don't care about you."

Wu Yanxiu knew she was being disingenuous, so he smiled, snatched the cup, and downed it in one gulp. Only then did Guo'er
realize he was untied and glanced at Shangguan Wan'er.

Shangguan Wan'er nodded and smiled, saying, "Since Xiulang promised us, I believe he won't go back on his word.
Besides, isn't binding his hands and feet a huge loss of fun?"

Guo'er thought about it and agreed, so she stopped arguing. Shangguan Wan'er tactfully took the plate,
got off the bed, and placed the cup and plate on the table. Turning around, she saw Guo'er buried between Wu Yanxiu's legs, holding
his penis, enjoying it immensely.

Wu Yanxiu lay on his back with his legs spread, his brows furrowed, his expression unreadable. Shangguan Wan'er slowly walked back to the bed,
her eyes lighting up. She saw that his penis was already hard and erect, and she was greatly surprised.
How could it have become so quickly in such a short time? Guo'er certainly had some skill.

Just then, Guo'er spat out the glans and looked up at Shangguan Wan'er, saying, "My skills are pretty good, aren't
they? I brought Xiulang back to life in just a few moves. Wan'er, you come along too. Let's work together to drain this kid dry and see who's
stronger."

Shangguan Wan'er smiled slightly, but before she could answer, she suddenly heard Wu Yanxiu say, "That's strange. You suddenly
became so hot.

Could it be that the cup of tea just now..." Guo'er laughed, "Xiulang is indeed clever. That cup of tea was definitely mixed with Kucha Ruyi Powder. Otherwise, how could it have made you
so vigorous and powerful?"

Kucha Ruyi Powder is not uncommon. It originated from the Kingdom of Kucha in the Western Regions and is often
sold in . However, because the drug is very potent and domineering, older men generally dare not try it.
Upon hearing this, the two looked at each other in astonishment and remained silent for a long time.

Although Wu Yanxiu had never used this medicine before, he knew that it was extraordinary. No wonder that soon after taking it, his body was
boiling and churning, and he felt a burning desire that made him feel like he had to release it.

Seeing the fear on his face, Guo'er felt even more smug and said, "It seems this aphrodisiac is really good. Wan'er,
come and touch it. Your penis is burning hot and hard, it's amazing."

Shangguan Wan'er shook her head and said, "I... I'm worried that Xiulang won't be able to take it. I think we should stop."

Guo'er laughed and said, "The medicine has already been taken into his stomach, so there's no point in stopping now. It will only make him feel worse. Xiulang,
am I right?"

Wu Yanxiu was burning all over with the medicine, his mouth was dry and his lips were parched. He didn't hear Guo'er's words at all. Suddenly
, he roared, propped himself up, and pounced on Guo'er, shouting, "Give it to me quickly, I really can't take it anymore!"

The two women were also startled when they saw him pouncing on her like a hungry tiger. Before Guo'er could finish her "Ah!", she was already pinned down by Wu Yanxiu
. He spread her legs with his hands, raised his spear and thrust it in, all the way to the bottom. He immediately
began to thrust in and .

Guo'er hadn't expected him to be so fierce. He started with a whirlwind of movements, thrusting in and out with great force, and she couldn't help but cry out:
"Xiulang, don't be so rough... Ah! Guo'er has been torn apart by you... You're going to kill me..."

Wu Yanxiu had taken the aphrodisiac and couldn't suppress the lust in his heart for a moment, but he was still relatively clear-headed. Thinking of Guo'er's previous
actions, he was already itching with hatred. He immediately used his penis to thrust to the root of the penis,
fucking Guo'er until she was completely exhausted and moaning incessantly.

Before long, a hundred thrusts had passed, and Guo'er was beginning to falter. Her lips grew cold, her tongue went numb, and her limbs felt weak. She secretly ejaculated once
more. Wu Yanxiu, emboldened by the drug, was indulging in his suicidal rage. Guo'er finally couldn't hold on any longer and cried out, "Stop! If this continues,
I'll really die... Wan'er, come save me! I can't take it anymore..."

Seeing her barely clinging to life, Wu Yanxiu didn't stop. He knelt up, straightened his back, and
cupped her waist with both hands, suspending her legs and buttocks in the air. Then, with all his might, he thrust fiercely inside her. After this rapid onslaught,
Guo'er was utterly exhausted and drained of her strength. She ejaculated again, until she could no longer even cry out!

Seeing this, Shangguan Wan'er couldn't help but worry and hurriedly said, "Xiulang, the princess is already dying,
please let her rest for a while."

Wu Yanxiu smiled, pulled out his penis, and pulled Shangguan Wan'er close, saying, "
How about Your Highness takes over now?"

Shangguan Wan'er snuggled into his arms, raised her beautiful eyes and stared at him, saying, "You can't do what you did before, recklessly
thrusting around, I can't take it!"

Wu Yanxiu loved this pretty lady very much, and immediately nodded, saying, "I understand, please give me a blowjob first,
okay ?" Shangguan Wan'er didn't pretend, told him to lie down against the pillow, knelt down under him, held the penis and stroked it for a while, then
took the glans into her mouth and licked it vigorously. Gazing at her angelic face, Wu Yanxiu grew increasingly aroused.
He gently stroked her hair, saying, "Your Majesty, you are truly beautiful. Seeing you caress me is utterly irresistible!"

Shangguan Wan'er looked up at him and whispered, "If you can't hold back, then ejaculate, okay?"
She then continued her vigorous work, using her mouth and hands, employing every method imaginable. Sure enough, it didn't take long before Wu Yanxiu was
panting heavily , suddenly letting out a muffled groan as a large gush of hot semen erupted, filling her mouth. Shangguan Wan'er held it tightly,
sucking hard, until he finished, then reluctantly pulled away.

Wu Yanxiu snorted with delight and hurriedly said, "Eat it up!" Shangguan

Wan'er, her beautiful eyes filled with affection, nodded and swallowed the food in her mouth with a "gulp," then
nestled back into his arms, asking, "Was it comfortable?"

Wu Yanxiu embraced her tightly and said, "It was wonderful. Now let me love you properly."

Shangguan Wan'er was startled and reached out to touch his penis. It was as hard as iron, showing no signs of limpness.
She exclaimed with delight, "This drug is truly powerful! It can even make you ejaculate without losing your erection. It's truly amazing!" "People are scared."

Wu Yanxiu made her lie on her back on the bed and laughed, "Open your legs, I'm coming."

Shangguan Wan'er did as she was told. Chen Pin Zhan Rui's single, fiery rod arrived, and she suddenly felt her vagina full. A
wave of pleasure overwhelmed her, and she couldn't help but exclaim, "Ah! Xiu Lang, Wan'er is so beautiful, how can it feel so good..."

Wu Yanxiu was like a dragon in water, or withered rice meeting rain. As soon as he entered the wonderful spot, he began to thrust wildly and fiercely, becoming more and
more vigorous with each thrust. Shangguan Wan'er lost control several times and had to beg for mercy. Wu Yanxiu had taken the Ruyi Powder, and his golden spear
remained erect all night. He took turns having sex with the two women, and finally, he had sex with them all night long!

Guo'er really miscalculated this time. It was a case of not eating the steamed bun and getting herself into trouble. She had only herself to blame.

Episode 5, Part 2 (Complete)

Episode 5: Palace Turmoil / Part 3: The Young Master and the Young Lady

After the morning court session, Emperor Li Xian of the Tang Dynasty returned to the Shenlong Hall. He had barely sat down at his desk when he was informed that the Empress
had come to see him. Upon hearing this, Li Xian's brows furrowed, recalling the Empress's scandalous affair that had been posted on the Tianjin Bridge.
Within two days, the news had spread throughout Chang'an, how could he possibly be happy!

A soft tinkling of jade pendants rang out as Empress Wei slowly entered. Seeing the emperor's expression, she immediately waved
for all the palace maids to leave and asked, "I don't come to see you on good days, and the first thing I do is come with a long face.
What mean?"

Li Xian shook his head and sighed, "Axiang, you seem perfectly fine, but your affair with Wu Sansi
has become the talk of the town, and you've completely disgraced me!"

Empress Wei's face darkened, and she sat down beside him, saying, "This is all your own doing. I told you long ago that
these five guys were no good, but you ignored me. Now that things have finally escalated, who can you blame?"

Although Li Xian was foolish, he was well aware of his wife's affair with Wu Sansi. However, being a cuckold, he was
likely just burying his head in the sand and hated being exposed.

Li Xian's reluctance to execute Wu Sansi, choosing instead to remain silent, stemmed not only from his promise to Empress Wei to "not interfere," but
primarily from the fact that Wu Sansi was not only his cousin but also his in-law. His daughter, Princess Anle,
was married to Wu Sansi's son, and if Wu Sansi were executed, his son-in-law, Wu Chongxun, would also be implicated. Killing Wu Sansi would be difficult to explain to his wife and
daughter . Even the ministers who supported the Li Tang dynasty had
refrained from attacking Wu Sansi earlier because of this familial relationship, ultimately leading to the current situation where loyal ministers met their demise without a proper burial.

Seeing her husband remain silent, Empress Wei continued, "Although those five are now exiled, another matter has befallen them
."

Li Xian looked at Empress Wei and asked, "What is it now?"

Empress Wei said, "Your precious son-in-law, Wang Tongjiao, is plotting a rebellion. He, along with Zhang Zhongzhi, Zu Yanqing,
Shouchun , Zhou Jing, and Wang Ju, plan to gather military men to assassinate Sansi and then march on the capital. Did you know that?"

Li Xian was most averse to the word "rebellion," and his eyes widened immediately. He asked, "How could Wang Tongjiao do such a thing
? How did you find out?"

Empress Wei said, "Yesterday, someone informed Sansi, and Sansi immediately ordered Song Tan and Li Quan to investigate whether it was
true or not. If it is true, it will be very bad!"

Upon hearing this, Li Xian was half-believing and half-doubting. He knew that Wang Tongjiao had always been loyal to him and
had made , which was why he had married his daughter, Princess Ding'an, to him. How could he possibly be plotting a rebellion!

In the fourth year of the Chang'an era, Empress Wu Zetian's health deteriorated rapidly. Meanwhile
, the court officials' resentment towards Zhang Changzong and Zhang Yizhi intensified. At this time, Wu Zetian was no longer able to rule, and all state affairs were handled by the prime ministers. Despite
the imperial physicians tireless efforts, her condition showed no improvement.

Seeing this situation, the Zhang brothers, her male favorites, couldn't help but worry. If Wu Zetian were to die,
the entire court would surely not let them off the hook, and it would be their death day. How could they not be anxious? The two Zhangs had no choice
but to seek help from a few friends to try and appease her. However, because they were usually too arrogant and hadn't cultivated relationships
with military officials, when the time came, naturally no one came to their aid.

In the Yingxian Palace, besides the Zhang brothers, Wu Zetian was only accompanied by the imperial physicians,
eunuchs in charge of communications and daily necessities, palace maids, and a few soldiers serving as guards; not even a single imperial guard was visible.
This lack of security was a rare occurrence.

This complete lack of defense might have stemmed from Wu Zetian's confidence after fifty years of dictatorship, her belief that no
traitor could possibly appear, leading to her relaxed attitude. Perhaps illness had clouded her guard.

In truth, Wu Zetian knew perfectly well that the day she was summoned by the gods would be the day the Zhang brothers met their end
. Her failure to make any arrangements for their safety was proof enough. From the very beginning, the fate of the Zhang brothers was
sealed; their sacrifice for their monarch was an unchangeable fact—this was the ruthlessness of a dictator.

The prime ministers' greatest fear now was:
what ? Although this was impossible, even the most brilliant monarch could have moments of folly, and a monarch
suffering from prolonged illness was not immune to making strange moves.

At this point, the only solution was to force Wu Zetian to abdicate, even if it meant resorting to force, to install Crown Prince Li Xian as emperor
and revive the Tang dynasty.

The plan involved five people: Chancellors Zhang Jianzhi and Cui Xuanwei, Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel Jing Hui, Vice Minister of Justice Huan
Yanfan, and Right Vice Minister of the Censorate Yuan Shuji, with the veteran Chancellor Zhang Jianzhi as their leader.

The five believed that to succeed, they needed to control the military; this was paramount. Their target
was Li Duozuo, the Right General of the Imperial Guard. Zhang Jianzhi further recommended Huan Yanfan, Jing Hui, and Li
Zhan, the Right Attendant Gentleman of the Palace, as Left and Right Generals of the Imperial Guard, respectively, giving them control of the imperial troops.

This operation was highly secret, kept even from their parents, wives, and children. Only Huan Yanfan
was concerned and finally decided to explain the situation and ask for her understanding.

Upon hearing this, his mother, with tears in her eyes, resolutely said, "Loyalty and filial piety cannot coexist; loyalty to the country must come first."

In mid-January, Huan Yanfan and Jing Hui secretly met with Crown Prince Li Xian, explaining their plan and
requesting permission. Seeing their righteous indignation, Li Xian finally agreed.

On the 22nd day of the first month, Zhang Jianzhi, Cui Xuanwei, Huan Yanfan, Xue Sixing of the Left Guard, and others led
500 Imperial Guards to Xuanwu Gate. They also sent Li Duozuo, Li Zhan, and Wang Tongjiao to the Eastern Palace to welcome the Crown Prince.

Wang Tongjiao was then serving as a Palace Attendant in the Crown Prince's Palace, a sixth-rank official, and was not yet married to Princess Ding'an.

Despite prior agreements, Li Xian suddenly became frightened and
refused to leave the palace under various pretexts.

Everyone was immediately alarmed; without the Crown Prince's participation in the coup, it would be a blatant act of treason by the subjects.

Wang Tongjiao, knowing Li Xian's temperament well, immediately appealed to his sense of righteousness, earnestly saying, "The late Emperor entrusted the imperial regalia to Your Highness, yet
Your Highness was unjustly imprisoned, arousing the indignation of both gods and men. Now, Heaven has accepted our loyalty, sending us, along with the generals of the Northern Gate Imperial Guard and the prime ministers of the Southern Court
, to work together to punish the treacherous villains and restore the Li Tang dynasty. We urge Your Majesty to quickly go to Xuanwu Gate, personally comfort the masses, and
enter the palace to execute the rebels."

Li Xian remained trembling with fear, stammering and ultimately hesitant to act, saying, "The two Zhangs truly deserve to be executed, but
Your Majesty..." " If Your Majesty is unwell, it may harm His Majesty's health, which would be unbecoming of both son and subject. Perhaps we should postpone this for a while and make further
plans."

Seeing his cowardly attitude, the ministers felt helpless. Li Zhan, always upright, said sternly, "
The soldiers have all abandoned their families and lives to die for the country. How can Your Highness push them into the cauldron? Since that's the case,
I urge Your Majesty to personally instruct them and decide whether to proceed or not."

Upon seeing this, Li Xian stood up, but hesitated, looking around, and dared not move.

Wang Tongjiao hurriedly said, "Time is of the essence, delay will only lead to unforeseen changes. Today's events may also bring disaster upon Your Highness.
Only immediate action can save your life."

Hearing this, Li Xian realized he was in a bind and could no longer back down. Reluctantly, he slowly stepped
forward. Seeing his state, Wang Tongjiao steeled himself, picked Li Xian up, placed him on the horse's back, and took the reins,
heading straight for Xuanwu Gate.

The rebel army had first gathered in the forbidden garden at Xuanwu Gate. Upon seeing Li Xian's arrival, without waiting for him to speak, they rushed to the inner palace
, slaughtering any resisting guards.

The Zhang brothers, hearing the sound of military boots, hurriedly rushed to the palace gate to investigate. Just then, the Imperial Guards
stormed into the palace. Upon seeing the two, Zhang Jianzhi gave an order, and the Imperial Guards surged forward. In a flash of swords, they cleaved the two men
into several pieces, without even a chance to cry out.

Zhang Jianzhi led his generals straight to the palace. They found the guards standing in front of the hall, but Zhang Jianzhi shouted them away.

Wu Zetian, hearing the commotion, sensed something was amiss. She struggled to her feet and demanded sharply, "Who dares to rebel
?"

Li Zhan stepped forward and replied, "Zhang Changzong and Zhang Yizhi plotted a rebellion. We were ordered by the Crown Prince to execute them.
Fearing leaks, we did not report beforehand. We know we have raised troops within the palace walls; our crime deserves death!"

Although Wu Zetian was ill, upon hearing of the Zhangs' execution, her eyes suddenly widened, gleaming brightly. A terrifying
aura pressed down on the crowd. The soldiers, seeing this, involuntarily averted their gazes, most lowering their heads.

Wu Zetian's gaze slowly swept over everyone, landing on Li Xian, who was trying to hide. She said in a deep voice, "
Very good, very good. So it was you who did this!"

Li Xian trembled, lowering his head and daring not to utter a sound. Wu Zetian suppressed her anger, a contemptuous expression
appearing .

She shook her head: "Since you've killed them, go back to your Eastern Palace!"

Huan Yanfan quickly took a large step forward, then knelt down, saying, "How can Your Highness return to the Eastern Palace? The late
Emperor entrusted his beloved son to Your Majesty, and now he is grown. Heaven's will and the people's hearts have long favored the Crown Prince. We have not forgotten the late Emperor's great kindness, and thus we
were ordered by the Crown Prince to execute the treacherous officials. We beseech Your Majesty to pass the throne to the Crown Prince, in accordance with Heaven's will and the people's expectations."

Seeing the overwhelming sentiment, Wu Zetian found it inconvenient to refuse outright, and remained silent. While she hesitated, she suddenly saw Li Zhan
standing at the door, sighing, "I never imagined you were also a member of the rebel army. I treated you and your son well, yet you were involved in such
a conspiracy !"

Upon hearing this, Li Zhan immediately bowed his head in silence. Li Zhan was the son of Li Yifu, whose infamous reputation led to the exile of his
eldest son Li Jin, second son Li Qia, third son Li Yang, and son-in-law Liu Yuanzhen for bribery. Li Zhan and
his family were also exiled to Lingnan. In the first year of the Shangyuan era, a general amnesty was declared, and Li Zhan returned to Luoyang. Soon after,
the court granted him an official post, and last year, Empress Wu Zetian bestowed upon him the important position of General of the Thousand Bull Guards.

Wu Zetian turned her gaze to Chancellor Cui Xuanwei, who was fully armored and looked
every She sighed, "Most of these people were recommended by you recently, but you yourself were personally promoted by me
, yet you have betrayed me!"

Seeing Li Zhan's ashamed and disheveled appearance, Cui Xuanwei knew he had to boost morale to prevent the campaign from ending
prematurely . Always eloquent, he immediately replied, "I participated in this operation entirely for
the greater good. Only by doing so can I truly repay Your Majesty's great kindness." This was somewhat of a forced argument, but
it was the only way to do so.

At the time of the uprising, Zhang Dongzhi had already imprisoned the other three brothers of the Zhang brothers—Zhang Tongxiu, Zhang Changyi, and Zhang Changqi—
and they were all executed in prison that same day. Their heads were displayed together on the Tianjin Bridge, and above them, crows
flew and shrieked in horror.

On the same day, Yuan Shuji persuaded Prince Xiang, Li Dan, to lead the Southern Army to guard the area as a precaution. Meanwhile, the
Zhang brothers' associates, including Chancellor Wei Chengqing, Fang Rong, and Minister of Ceremonies Cui Shenqing, were all arrested and imprisoned.

The following day, Wu Zetian issued an edict of amnesty, appointing Crown Prince Li Xian as regent and granting a general amnesty. This edict of amnesty
was clearly drafted by Zhang Jianzhi and his associates beforehand and issued with their own imperial seal. Li Xian, as regent, remained
in a daze, seemingly still unaware of what was happening, allowing Zhang Jianzhi to arrange everything for him, making him a mere puppet.

Zhang Jianzhi, in Li Xian's name, appointed Yuan Shuji as a Fengge Attendant that same day, elevating him to the ranks of chancellors. Yuan Shuji
drafted edicts, and a special envoy was sent to pacify the various prefectures.

The next day, Wu Zetian, knowing she could no longer salvage the situation, formally announced her abdication in favor of Li Xian. On

January 24th of the first year of the Shenlong era, Wu Zetian finally ended her decades-long reign. On the 25th,
Crown Prince Li Xian ascended the throne at Tongtian Palace. It was a rare occurrence in history for a single person to sit on the throne twice
.

Sitting before his desk, Li Xian's mind was in turmoil. He thought to himself, "Those who helped me ascend the throne, how come
they all betrayed me? The Five Princes were like that, and now even my son-in-law is like that, all opposing me!"

Empress Wei, standing beside him, said, "Do you know what Wang Tongjiao is saying outside? He said that Sansi and I were having illicit affairs in the palace, endangering
the country state, and yet you, Your Majesty, completely ignore it, only caring about your own pleasure. Isn't that infuriating?"

Li Xian, upon hearing this, turned pale with anger, stood up abruptly, and shouted, "What a bold servant!" He then turned and
walked into the inner hall.

Empress Wei, seeing this, secretly chuckled, knowing that Li Xian was enraged.

Sure enough, the next day Li Xian ordered the Grand Censor Li Chengjia and the Supervising Censor Yao Shaozhi to thoroughly
investigate the truth of the matter. The court then ordered Yang Zaisi, the Attendant-in-Ordinary, Li Qiao, the Minister of History, and Wei Juyuan, the Minister of Justice, to conduct a joint trial.

In the Pingkang Ward area, many top-class brothels were nestled among weeping willows and green poplars, creating an elegant and secluded atmosphere,
filled with the sounds of stringed instruments and soft singing, enough to enchant any traveler.

Chunhua Tower was a famous brothel in Chang'an, located between the southern and central sections of Pingkang Ward. The well-known brothels in Chang'an
were all quite similar in environment and design; generally, the front building had a restaurant and tea room where the prostitutes entertained guests with wine and tea
, accompanied by singing and dancing, distinguishing them from other brothels.

Passing through the front hall of Chunhua Tower, one entered a spacious courtyard. The courtyard was filled with flowers, bamboo, and unusual rocks, a verdant landscape
. Rows of small rooms lined the corridors, from which occasionally drifted the sounds of singing, music, whispers, and laughter. If it weren't for the occasional
calls of "receiving guests" and "seeing off guests," it would be hard to imagine that this was a brothel where people engaged in prostitution.

The prostitutes of Chunhua Tower were mostly daughters of wealthy families, some even from official households, who had fallen into prostitution due to family decline
or their fathers' or brothers' misdeeds. Others were former courtesans from the Left and Right Imperial Music Bureaus, many possessing exceptional talent and beauty
, becoming renowned courtesans in Chang'an.

The madams of these brothels, seeing a high demand, naturally set exorbitant prices; ordinary merchants and scholars could only afford to enjoy the singing and dancing in the front wing.
However, the price for a prostitute to accompany one for a night, or to compose poetry with a famous courtesan, was truly staggering. Unless one was a high-ranking official or extremely wealthy
, one probably couldn't afford it.

Wang Ju, unaware that his and Wang Tongjiao's plan had been foiled, intended to visit
his beloved Xiaoxin at the Chunhua Tower before taking action. As he ascended the steps, the madam greeted him with a smile.

This madam was only in her thirties, yet still remarkably beautiful, her allure quite
incongruous with her status. This madam's name was Meng Chun, and everyone called her Sister Chun. In her youth, she was a top-tier courtesan.
During the Chuigong era, she was the mistress of a wealthy merchant, accumulating considerable wealth. After the merchant's death, she was not tolerated by his family and simply returned
to her old profession , training several fine girls to become a madam.

Wang Ju was from Huai Prefecture, Henan, and his courtesy name was Shaogu. He was intelligent and talented. As a child, he loved fishing and
, with ingenuity, created a unique fishing device called a "wooden otter." He carved wood into the shape of an otter, its mouth
equipped with a mechanism that could open and close. Bait was placed in its mouth, and a stone was suspended beneath its belly. When fishing
, the otter was lowered into the water with a bamboo pole, the weight of the stone sinking it to the bottom. When a fish swam into the otter's mouth to take the bait, the mechanism was triggered, and the otter's mouth
immediately bit the fish, causing the suspended stone to fall and float to the surface.

At that time, Wang Ju was only about ten years old. Just from this ingenious idea, one could tell he was exceptionally gifted and intelligent
. Wang Ju enjoyed making friends and had a close relationship with Li Longji. His participation in the assassination of Wu Sansi stemmed from two reasons: first, his hatred for
Wu Sansi and Empress Wei's actions, and second, his concern for Li Longji. He knew that if Wu Sansi didn't die, Li Longji's family would
be in imminent danger. He had even hinted at this action during conversations with Li Longji.

Li Longji was taken aback. He knew that Wu Sansi had many spies, and assassinating him would not be easy. He hurriedly told him
not to be rash and to think carefully before acting. Wang Ju could only stammer and give a perfunctory reply.

The madam, Meng Chun, led Wang Ju by the hand to a room. They sat down in the front hall, and someone served tea. She then sent
a maid to the back courtyard to inform Xiao Xin. Sitting down, she said to Wang Ju, "Young Master Wang hasn't come for several days, and Xiao Xin has been very worried
!"

Wang Ju was stunned and hurriedly asked, "Really? Is Xin'er feeling better?"

Meng Chun smiled slightly, "She should be fine. She's rested for a few days and is much better. But I don't
understand. Now that you've redeemed Xiao Xin, she should be happy, but for the past two or three days, she's
been frowning and preoccupied. I've asked her many times, but Xiao Xin always shakes her head and doesn't answer. What happened between you two?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Ju felt both joy and pain. He was pained because he shouldn't have told her about the plan, causing her constant
worry and making her sick! He was joyful because he knew Xiao Xin truly loved him. In contrast, she herself had
been preoccupied with this important matter, spending several days discussing it with Wang Tongjiao and others, forgetting about her. She couldn't help but feel
ashamed.

Just then, as Wang Ju was lost in thought, the tinkling of jade pendants reached her ears, followed by a faint fragrance.
Wang Ju immediately snapped out of her reverie, a surge of excitement welling up within her. She quickly stood up.

A beautiful, ethereal woman, slightly out of breath, hurried in. She wore a light red silk robe, her
face etched with sorrow, like a delicate beauty frail in a gentle breeze. Upon seeing Wang Ju, her eyes reddened, and two
tears streamed down her face as she threw herself into his arms.

Meng Chun tactfully withdrew from the room, closing the door behind her. Since learning of Wang Ju's situation, Xiao Xin
had been filled with fear and worry these past few days, anxiously awaiting her return. Seeing Wang Ju arrive unharmed,
she felt a surge of relief and sobbed, "Ju Lang, it's so good to see you're alright..."

Seeing her like this, Wang Ju dared not admit he hadn't yet made a move. He gently patted her shoulder, comforting her,
"I'm fine, don't worry!"

Xiao Xin helped him lie down in the inner room, then fell silent again. Wang Ju was deeply intoxicated,
forgetting , melting into Xiao Xin's gentleness and sincerity.

Wang Ju slightly opened his eyes, surveying the room once more. In the Tang Dynasty, the rooms of ordinary courtesans often displayed
a picture of a white-browed deity or a couplet that read, "When a good bird appears, it's a good guest; when a famous flower appears, it's like a beautiful woman," which could be considered
utterly vulgar.

Xiaoxin's room, however, was different. On the front wall hung only a scroll inscribed by her own hand: "The leaves haven't
fallen in the light chill of October, pale yellow and sparse green, short and long branches; a pitiable sight, seemingly heartless yet charming, amidst the sun's horn, clouds' crest, and rain's half-fallen waist."

Wang Ju was deeply captivated by Xiaoxin from their first meeting. He loved not only her beautiful appearance and graceful figure, but also her
eloquent words and exceptional talent.

Seeing this scroll, he couldn't help but think of Xiaoxin's pitiful past.

Xiaoxin's family lived in Luoyang, the eastern capital. Her father was a scholar of classical texts, particularly skilled in divination, astronomy, and calendrical calculations; they
were a family of scholars. Unexpectedly, her father was implicated in a lawsuit, arrested, and his home confiscated by the authorities. Word spread from the yamen that
if five hundred taels of silver could be offered, her father would receive a lighter sentence.

After the confiscation, they were penniless; how could they possibly raise so much silver? Desperate, Xiaoxin,
ignoring her mother's objections, decided to sell herself to save her father's life. At that time, a wealthy merchant from Chang'an was in Luoyang. He bought her for
two hundred taels of silver, claiming he wanted her as a concubine. However, upon arriving in Chang'an, he sold her to
the Chunhua Brothel for five hundred taels of silver and disappeared that very night. Her mother, upon learning of her imprisonment, fell ill and died in Luoyang.

Meng Chun, learning of Xiaoxin's background, felt pity and gave her five hundred taels of silver to deliver to the authorities,
thus commuting her father's sentence to exile in Lingnan!

Wang Ju had been with her for half a year, and with the help of Wang Tongjiao, he raised a thousand taels of ransom, deciding to marry Xiaoxin
. But before that, he had to complete this plan. He thought that if this plan failed,
everything between him and Xiaoxin would be over! But what comforted him, and left him with no regrets, was that he had secured Xiaoxin's freedom
, freeing her from this life of prostitution.

That night, the moon was as bright as day, and as the moonlight moved across the courtyard steps, it flowed into the house like clear water. The curtains
swayed , like faint ripples. The candlelight flickered, and only the whispered words of a couple remained in the room.

Episode 5, Part 3 (Complete)

Episode 5: Palace Turmoil / Part 4: A Duty That Cannot Be Refuted

After lunch, Xin Xing planned to visit Old Ding at Dou Shui Well in the west of the city to see if Wu Sansi had kept his promise
and had settled and comforted these elderly people.

Zi Qiong, hearing this, said, "Wu Sansi didn't lie to you. He found an open space in the West Market of Chang'an and even built
a fence for those elderly people to sell their wares. It seems this is the only good thing Wu Sansi has done!"

Li Longji, standing nearby, asked, "Miss Zi Qiong, you seem to know so much. Have you perhaps been to the city to see it?"

Zi Qiong smiled slightly, but Tong Xia preemptively said, "This matter has already spread throughout Chang'an. I'm afraid only..."
Young Master Li and Dou'er probably don't know this."

Dou'er scratched his head and exchanged a smile with Li Longji, but he naturally understood that Ziqiong's ability to know such
details was due to her magical powers.

The incident of Dou'er threatening Wu Sansi that day was unknown to anyone in the Yang household except for Ziqiong and Tongxia,
including Li Longji. He asked Dou'er, "Wu Sansi is usually domineering and arrogant, but this time he showed some consideration for the common people.
I wonder what method Brother Xin used to make this bald fellow obedient?"

Dou'er laughed and said, "This man is a spineless coward, bullying the weak and fearing the strong. The other day, I scared him so badly that he immediately ran away in a panic and
dared not disobey me."

Li Longji laughed and said, "That's just like a copper basin hitting an iron broom; the wicked will be punished by the wicked."

Everyone laughed when they heard this. Dou'er said, "I really want to go and ask Old Ding how they are doing.
Shall we all go together?"

Li Shurou and Xiao Que'er had been cooped up in the Yang household for several days and wanted to go out for a walk to relax, so they both nodded in agreement.

Since Yang Qiaotian's death, the Yang sisters had been constantly frowning and melancholy, especially Yang Jingxiu.
Ever since she learned Xin Xing's identity, she had become distant and aloof, a far cry from their initial meeting.

Xin Xing understood the reason, of course. Even he felt embarrassed recalling their intimate encounter,
let alone Yang Jingxiu.

As Xin Xing had predicted, Yang Jinglin, Yang Jingxiu, and Gong Xuanyan all wanted to stay home. Since Yang Jinglin wouldn't go,
Gong Yingming naturally stayed to keep her company.

Xiao Que'er asked her father if he wanted to come along, but Ma Yuanba shook his head, saying, "Having an old man like me around would only spoil
the mood. You should go."

Xin Xing didn't want to force them and remained silent, but he couldn't bear to leave Yun'er behind and wanted her to come along.
The group of seven—two men and five women—left the Yang residence and headed straight for Chang'an.

Ziqiong seemed to like Yun'er very much, holding her hand and talking to her all the way. The five beauties walking together naturally
attracted . Dou'er, surrounded by beauties, was overjoyed.

Chang'an City only operates for half a day each day. At noon, the "dong dong" of the street drums sounds, and the shops officially
open for business. As the sun sets, the gongs sound three hundred times, and all the shops close.

The group entered the city and arrived at the West Market. All the butcher shops, iron shops, silk shops, jewelry shops, and all other trades were
already wide open. It was just past noon, the peak of the business season, and everywhere was crowded with people, very lively.

Among the bustling crowd were many merchants from the Western Regions.

These merchants were always good at doing business. With their abundant capital, many of the money shops in Chang'an were opened by people from the Western Regions,
facilitating financial transactions. Those with less capital who could not run large businesses brought exotic food here and worked hard
to make a living. These foods, imbued with a strong exotic flavor, were especially popular among ordinary people, while also promoting
cultural exchange between China and other countries.

Xin Xing arrived at a tavern run by a foreign merchant and saw red, yellow, and green wines, all poured
into basins for sale, their colors exceptionally vibrant and their aroma enticing. Next door, in a shop selling flatbreads, he saw
a foreign woman, dressed in a brightly colored foreign costume, step out of the shop and perform the Hu Xuan dance, spinning like the wind, her ribbons fluttering,
a dazzling spectacle.

As soon as the dance ended, the flatbreads were baked, filling the street with their tempting aroma. Customers flocked to them, and an
entire batch of flatbreads sold out in moments. Xin Xing watched in disbelief, unable to help but admire the business acumen of these foreign merchants.

Guided by Zi Qiong, he easily found Lao Ding and his group. It turned out that Wu Sansi had
a , which had been demolished and rebuilt, leaving only a large empty plot of land. Upon hearing Xin Xing's request, he immediately ordered the area
to be cleaned , and within a few days, a large shed was erected.

Old Ding, upon seeing Xin Xing and Li Longji, was naturally extremely grateful, saying, "Thank you both so much
for your help . It has given us old folks a place to stay. We can never repay your kindness!" Other
elderly people and women also came forward to express their gratitude.

Li Longji quickly said, "Please don't be so polite, everyone. How's business?" He then looked at the goods on display. No
longer were those scrap metal items; they were now selling everyday necessities such as bowls, plates, chopsticks, hairpins, floral fabrics,
and children's toys. Although none of them were expensive, the goods were quite practical.

Old Ding nodded and said, "It's alright, we can manage to have two meals a day."

Xin Xing asked, "Has that prince been bullying you again? If so, you might as well tell me."

Old Ding said, "No, the prince has been very good to us. In addition to giving us this place, he also gave
us silver as capital so we could do some small business."

Xin Xing said, "That's good. I won't bother you any longer. If you need anything, just send someone to give
me a message." He then gave him the address of the Yang family.

After everyone left Lao Ding, Xin Xing said, "That guy surnamed Wu is quite trustworthy, otherwise he would have been in big trouble."

Tong Xia laughed, "You scared him half to death that day, did he have a choice?"

Li Longji said, "It's rare for everyone to come out today, so I'll treat you to a big meal at Huanqulou Restaurant in the East Market."

Xin Xing immediately perked up, "You're a prince, you have plenty of money, we won't stand on ceremony with you." The

area around the East Market was densely populated with noble residences and high-ranking officials, and the goods sold
there were . The variety wasn't as complete as in the West Market, but there were still more than two hundred different trades.

Entering the East Market, even the storefronts were quite different from the West Market in terms of grandeur and style
. The people walking on the street were all dressed in fine clothes, truly befitting a place frequented by nobles. After a sumptuous tea and snack, they left the East Market and
had just arrived at Xuanyang Ward when a large group of soldiers swarmed in, constantly driving away pedestrians blocking the way.

Xin Xing and the others stepped aside. Little Sparrow said, "Seeing these soldiers coming so aggressively, something big must have happened
. Hmm! Isn't that Princess Ding'an's residence ahead? Could it be…?"

Upon hearing this, Li Longji craned his neck to look and indeed saw the princess's residence surrounded by soldiers. He immediately remembered Wang
Ju's plan and was startled, thinking, "Could it be that the matter of the Imperial Son-in-Law, Wang Tongjiao, has been leaked?" Thinking of
this, he couldn't help but worry about Wang Ju's safety and hurriedly said, "Let's…" "Let's go take a look."

Upon approaching, they saw that barricades had been erected in front of the house, and dozens of soldiers, wielding long sticks, were blocking
the crowd . In no time, Wang Tongjiao and Zhang Zhongzhi were brought out. The onlookers
whispered amongst themselves: "I heard someone has submitted a memorial to the court, accusing the Imperial Son-in-Law of treason." Another said, "
How could the Imperial Son-in-Law treason? Who knows who framed him!"

Li Longji inwardly cried out in alarm; the secret had indeed been exposed! He immediately whispered to Xin Xing, "Brother, I..."
"I have something to attend to, so I'll take my leave first." He turned to leave.

Xin Xing, noticing his strange expression, quickly caught up and grabbed him, whispering, "Is this
related ? We're good brothers, so let's speak frankly."

Li Shurou also pressed, "Third Brother, what is it?"

Seeing the crowd gathered around him, but not wanting to speak openly, Li Longji gave Xin Xing a look, signaling them
to leave first. Once they were in a secluded spot, he whispered, "I have a good friend, Wang Ju. I recently learned that he conspired
with the Prince Consort to eliminate Wu Sansi. Now it seems the plot has been exposed. I must immediately inform Wang Ju
to go into hiding, or things will escalate." "Alright."

Xin Xing said, "Since he's your friend, let's go together. Even if he's captured, we'll find a way to get him
out ."

Li Longji was deeply moved. He patted Xin Xing on the shoulder and said, "You truly are a good brother, but this matter
is of utmost importance . I really don't want to implicate everyone."

Xin Xing laughed, "I wondered what you were afraid of. Even if Wu Sansi were here, I would fight him again.
As long as your friend is alive, everything will be alright. Don't worry."

Li Longji thought about it and realized that Xin Xing had managed to handle Wu Sansi's great battle against the Yang family of Guanzhong. Perhaps he
could help. Without saying a word, he led everyone straight to Wang Ju's residence.

As soon as they arrived, they saw several soldiers guarding the door. Li Longji knew something was wrong and
asked the people nearby. They all said that the soldiers had come to arrest someone but couldn't catch him, leaving only a few officers outside. Upon hearing this, Li Longji secretly
breathed a sigh of relief.

Ziqiong said, "Since the government troops have already taken action, they will naturally split up and carry out their own plans. How could they possibly allow any remaining members of the gang to escape?
Fortunately, your friend was not around and escaped this calamity. Young Master Li, you might want to think again about whether he has any friends or
where he might be, so that he doesn't fall into the hands of the government troops without knowing anything about it." In fact, Ziqiong had already figured out where Wang Ju was,
but it was inconvenient to say it in public, so she used this opportunity to remind Li Longji.

Li Longji frowned and pondered for a moment, then suddenly said, "He might be there. Ninth Sister, you and everyone else go home
and wait . My brother and I have informed Wang Ju and will be back soon."

Xin Xing asked, "Why don't you come with us? Are you afraid of danger?"

Li Longji replied, "That's a brothel. How can women go in there?"

Xin Xing smiled and said, "Your friend is quite the ladies' man, spending broad daylight in that place."

Hearing her brother say this, Li Shurou said, "But you must be careful."

Zi Qiong said, "With Dou'er going with us, we should be fine." She walked to Xin Xing's side, took his hand,
and said, "It seems this matter is not easy to handle. You must be careful."

Xin Xing nodded immediately upon hearing Zi Qiong's words.

The two entered the Chunhua Pavilion, and as soon as they sat down, the madam, Meng Chun, greeted them with a beaming smile, saying, "So it's
Young Master Li! It's truly an honor. May I ask who this gentleman is...?"

Li Longji, not wanting to waste time with her, went straight to the point, "This Brother Xing is my sworn brother. By the way,
is Brother Wang Ju here? I have some important business with him."

Meng Chun knew he and Wang Ju were good friends, and immediately smiled, "I see. Yes, Young Master Wang is indeed
here. Please have some tea, and I'll have someone inform him immediately."

A maidservant brought the tea, and Meng Chun instructed her to inform Wang Ju. Just then, another guest arrived, and Meng Chun bowed to the two men to take her
leave , then went to attend to the guest.

In less than the time it takes to drink half a cup of tea, Wang Ju arrived in a hurry. Seeing Xin Xing present, he was momentarily stunned. After introducing the two, Li Longji
whispered, "I have bad news. The Imperial Son-in-Law, Daowei, has just been arrested by the government troops,
as has Zhang Zhongzhi."

Wang Ju's face immediately turned pale. He asked, "How...how could this be! How did you get this news?"

Li Longji said, "My brother Xing and I saw it with our own eyes. It's absolutely true. When we arrived at your house, we saw
several government soldiers guarding your door. Brother Shaogu, you must leave Chang'an immediately. You can't delay any longer."

Wang Ju said, "I understand. Things have come to this point; I have no other choice." "But I have a favor to ask
of Brother Li . I have no certainty about whether I can successfully leave Chang'an this time. If I unfortunately fail, please
keep it a secret for now, and absolutely do not let Xiaoxin know."

Li Longji nodded and said, "Brother Shaogu, rest assured. With Brother Xin's help this time, I believe leaving Chang'an will not be
difficult . Once this matter has calmed down, you can come back to pick up Miss Xiaoxin."

Wang Ju saw that Xin Xing was young and wondered what help he could possibly offer, so he said, "This time I have committed a capital
offense, how can I implicate others? Brother Xin and..." "Brother Li, I thank you in advance for your kindness."

Xin Xing said, "Brother Wang, you're too kind. You're my brother's friend, so you're my friend too. Besides, you're dealing with Wu Sansi,
so you're like-minded. As the saying goes, 'One knows one's own actions and whereabouts,
and who else can one ask about the causes of fortune and misfortune? Good and evil will eventually be rewarded, it's just a matter of sooner or later.' In my opinion, that old scoundrel will not have
a good end."

Hearing Xin Xing's words, Wang Ju felt a great sense of regret for not having met him sooner, and sighed, "As long as Wu Sansi is not eliminated, the court
will not have a day of peace." " It's common knowledge that they have an affair with the Empress. The current Emperor is nothing more than a figurehead in their eyes.
All major decisions in the court are made by them in bed, and then passed on to the Emperor for implementation. If this continues,
the Tang Dynasty will surely be destroyed in their hands! It's a pity that today their affair has been exposed, and I am unable to punish the traitors and serve
the court. I die with my eyes open in disgrace!"

Just then, a commotion arose outside, with cries and wailing. A man shouted, "All of you
, stand aside! We're searching!" The three were startled and looked at each other in shock. Suddenly, with a "bang," the door was
kicked open, and several constables rushed in. Upon seeing the three, they exclaimed, "They're here..." As soon as they finished speaking
, they surrounded them, weapons in hand.

Seeing the situation was turning against him, Xin Xing rushed forward to block them, saying to the two, "These people are quite capable, actually
finding their way here. It seems we have no choice but to take action today."

Wang Ju knew he was doomed and quickly said, "You mustn't fight! I will never forget your kindness.
I will go with them."

Just as Xin Xing was about to speak, a high-ranking official dressed in gold and purple robes walked in, followed by more than ten soldiers.

This man was about fifty years old, with a thin face and black beard. He squinted at the three of them, and
upon seeing Li Longji present, he immediately dropped his arrogant demeanor and hurriedly bowed, saying, "Li Chengjia greets Your Highness."

Upon hearing this, all the soldiers and officers were stunned, and they all put away their weapons and stepped aside.

Li Longji nodded and said, "So it's Lord Li. What brings you here in person?"

This man was none other than the Imperial Censor Li Chengjia. Upon being asked, he replied, "This humble official was ordered by Prince Dejing to investigate the
case of the Imperial Son-in-Law's rebellion. I have come here to apprehend the traitor, but I was unaware that Your Highness was present. I apologize for any offense."

Li Longji smiled and said, "Does Lord Li believe that I am involved in this case?"

Although Li Chengjia was not afraid of Li Longji, this man was, after all, a descendant of the Emperor, and his status was extraordinary. He truly did not want
to offend him and said, "This humble official dares not..." "It's only because someone reported that Wang Ju is involved in this matter that we have to investigate thoroughly
. I hope Your Highness will forgive me."

Li Longji shook his head and said, "Lord Li, you must be mistaken. If your brother is a traitor, and your brother is my
friend, does Lord Li also suspect me?"

Li Chengjia quickly said, "I dare not. This is the order of Prince Dejing. How can I be biased and neglect my duty? I can only
handle this impartially. I hope Your Highness will understand." He did not want to argue with Li Longji any longer, so he gestured to the bailiff beside him,
signaling him to come forward and arrest the man.

Xin Xing, increasingly enraged by what he heard, roared, "All of you, stop right there! Anyone who dares to step forward, don't blame me for
being impolite !" He then pointed his halberd and said, "You keep talking about Prince Dejing, but all you recognize
is Wu Sansi. You treat the Emperor like he's nothing, which is extremely disrespectful..."

Li Chengjia was furious and shouted, "Rebellion! Rebellion! What are you? How dare you openly insult an official of the
court Seize him!" But before he could finish speaking, a figure flashed before his eyes, and a sudden numbness shot through the back of his neck,
leaving him completely powerless.

Xin Xing hated these corrupt officials who bullied the weak and oppressed the strong. Seeing the soldiers about to arrest him,
he acted without hesitation. In a flash, Xin Xing had captured Li Chengjia and blocked the soldiers' path, shouting,
"Anyone who dares to come near, beware of his dog's head!"

Li Chengjia was terrified, his face pale, and he stammered, "You...you audacious traitor..."

Xin Xing's anger hadn't subsided. He threw Li Chengjia to the ground, stepped on his neck, and pointed at a soldier, saying, "Listen
up! If you want this dog's head back, call Prince Dejing here to see me. Tell him that
Yang Qiaotian, the young master of the Yang family in Guanzhong, wants to see him. If he doesn't dare to come, I'll go find him. Understand?" Xin Xing knew that now,
the only viable option was to demand the man from Wu Sansi.

The soldier froze, staring at Li Chengjia, unsure what to do. Xin Xing sneered, "You don't need to ask
him. Prince Dejing and I have a close relationship and have always been on good terms
. This dog-headed idiot, blind as a bat, dares to be disrespectful to me. Today I'm just teaching him a lesson on behalf of Prince Dejing, nothing more. If you don't want him to suffer, you
'd better hurry and invite Prince Dejing here." The soldier, hearing this, didn't dare delay and rushed off with several
colleagues .

Wang Ju, always impulsive and righteous, immediately changed color after hearing Xin Xing's words, realizing he had been betrayed by Xin Xing
, and couldn't help but sigh in despair. Li Longji knew Wang Ju's temperament, but at this moment, it was inconvenient to explain clearly to him,
so he could only take it one step at a time.

Xin Xing stepped on Li Chengjia with one foot and turned to Wang Ju, saying, "Brother Wang, don't worry. When Prince Dejing arrives,
I can guarantee you won't be implicated."

Li Chengjia was even more surprised and uncertain, thinking to himself that this kid was talking nonsense. Could it be that he really had a close relationship with the prince? But
the Yang family of Guanzhong had a great reputation in the martial arts world. It was not unusual for the prince to make friends with people from the martial arts world. It seemed that
this was the case!

Within the time it takes to eat two meals, Wu Sansi and several martial arts instructors from the Prince's residence rushed over. Seeing Li Chengjia lying on the ground,
they frowned. Xin Xing stepped forward with a smile, saying, "Your Highness, it's great to see you again so soon.
Please sit, please sit."

Wu Sansi forced a smile and looked at the three, saying, "So, the young prince and Brother Xin are friends. We're
all family, no need for formalities."

Although Li Longji utterly disliked Wu Sansi, he dared not be careless in the face of this court favorite
. Moreover, in this situation, his priority was to save Wang Ju, and he couldn't afford to turn against him. He clasped his hands in a fist salute and
smiled slightly, saying, "Greetings, Your Highness. Brother Yang and I are sworn brothers, we've known each other for over ten years.

" They completely disregarded this royal descendant. If it weren't for Xin Xing's martial arts skills,
they wouldn't be sitting with them today. Hearing that the two were sworn brothers, their faces tightened, and they inwardly
cursed , "Looks like we're going to bring down Li Dan and eliminate the remnants of the Li family, but this brat is getting in our way. It'll be a lot of
trouble!"

Xin Xing cut to the chase, saying, "We had no choice but to ask Your Highness to come here, but only Your Highness's presence
can resolve this matter. The three of us brothers came here full of enthusiasm for having fun, but this Lord Li suddenly rushed in, claiming
to be acting on Your Highness's orders to arrest a traitor. Without a word, he came up and grabbed us. We had no choice but to act. We ask
Your Highness to come and explain the situation. We believe there's more to it than meets the eye." "There must be some misunderstanding, right?"

Wu Sansi had thought everything through before coming here, knowing that once Xin Xing intervened,
he would inevitably have to sell this favor. He immediately said, "Brother Yang, what are you saying? This is all the Emperor's decree to arrest the Imperial Son-in-Law's
traitorous associates. It was not my intention, and Lord Li was merely doing his duty."

Xin Xing smiled and said, "So, Your Highness thinks I am also an accomplice of the Imperial Son-in-Law?"

Wu Sansi shook his head and said, "How could I not know who Brother Yang is? It's just that someone reported Wang Ju as being involved in
this matter, which led to this misunderstanding. Since he is my friend, I should explain things clearly to the Emperor.
This matter has nothing to do with the three of you, but Brother Yang must promise me one thing." "Brother, would you agree?"

Xin Xing, having secured Wang Ju's help, didn't hesitate and nodded, "Please speak, Your Highness." Wu

Sansi said, "The evidence against the Prince Consort for instigating a rebellion is conclusive, and all other involved parties have been
apprehended . I hope you will not interfere further, lest you put me in a difficult position."

Xin Xing thought to himself, "This old fox is indeed not simple. Since he has already yielded a step, I cannot push my luck." He could
only nod and say, "Alright! A gentleman's word is his bond, and I hope Your Highness will not go back on your word."

Wu Sansi said, "My word is as firm as a mountain. I'll have to take my leave today. I happen to have important business to attend to, so I must
take my leave . Perhaps we can have a few more drinks together sometime."

The three stood up, and Xin Xing smiled, "Your Highness, please take care!" (

End of Episode 5, Part 4)

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